I, The New Hokage of Konoha - Chapter 246
Above the waters of the Land of Waves, three aircraft carriers, once seized from the clutches of rogue Ninjas, now carry three newly crafted Konoha Village aircraft carriers. They depart from the Fire Land’s base, traverse the seas of the Land of Waves, and head further into the distance.
At this moment, on the aircraft carrier, a Konoha Ninja wearing an orange vest exclaimed to their companion, “We can finally show our skills!”
“Yes!” the other nodded.
As members of the aircraft flying squad, they had done nothing else for these years except undergo secret training.
Although the monthly allowances were substantial, it still felt awkward for them to receive so much income without contributing anything, considering their past lives accustomed to rewards for missions.
“Now, we can finally make our mark after holding back for many years. It’s time to shut up those who complain about the expenses of our aircraft carrier fleet. It’s also time for the Mist Ninjas to learn what precision strikes mean!”
“Haha! Absolutely!”
The two of them conversed with enthusiasm.
Conversations like this were happening all over the aircraft carrier fleet.
Just as everyone was getting ready, inside the aircraft carrier fleet’s command room, a communication officer from the Yamanaka Clan received intelligence from afar and immediately reported to the fleet commander:
“Our allies have taken my lord, Shika, Mito, Ushi, and Maebi Islands. Headquarters orders us to proceed at full speed and initiate the ‘Peace’ plan officially.”
“I understand.” The commander of the Konoha aircraft carrier fleet, a middle-aged man named Aokihara, nodded solemnly. He immediately issued orders to those around him, “Inform all members the ‘Peace’ plan is officially underway. Level one combat readiness. All vessels, full speed ahead, target: the Land of Water!”
“Yes!”
In an instant, the loud alarm bells rang along with broadcast announcements.
The aircraft carrier staff and the Ninjas from the flying squad immediately sprang into action reflexively, swiftly following the steps practiced during simulations.
Soon, with double the previous speed, the high-powered aircraft carrier fleet sailed through the long waves of the ocean, heading officially toward the Land of Water.
The so-called “Peace” plan had been rehearsed secretly by the Konoha’s Intelligence Division and stored in the confidential archives. The current situation aligned perfectly with the operational plan aimed at the Land of Water.
Unlike other nations they’ve faced, the Mist Ninjas, stranded overseas, would need ships to attack the Fire Land. While skilled Ninjas could walk on water, it would consume chakra continuously. Not to mention the distance between the Fire and Water Lands, it was uncertain if the Mist Ninjas could arrive before depleting their chakra.
Even if they managed to arrive, exhausted and with barely any chakra left, facing the well-prepared Konoha Ninjas would only lead to their demise.
If the Mist’s leadership wasn’t foolish, they would prepare many ships to transport their forces.
Therefore, the Konoha had decided to surprise the major ports of the Land of Water, destroying all ships capable of transporting Mist Ninjas.
With control over the Land of Waves and the Shika, Mito, Ushi, and Maebi Islands and with the aircraft carrier fleet’s formidable power, this surprise attack’s success rate was undoubtedly high.
The name “Peace” plan was chosen because, after destroying the Land of Water’s ships, the Mist Ninjas could not conduct cross-sea operations in the short term, whether voluntarily or involuntarily. This move by the Konoha would result in peace for both sides.
That’s why it got its name.
Initially, Yuki wanted to name it the “Pearl Harbor” plan, as it bore some resemblance to his previous world’s surprise attack plan. However, when he considered the outcome of the Pearl Harbor incident, he abandoned that idea.
Soon after departing from the Land of Waves, passing through the Shika, Mito, Ushi, and Maebi Islands one by one, one could still see the lingering smoke of battle on these not-so-large islands.
As they passed by, the aircraft carrier fleet signaled their allies on the islands, and the Konoha’s allies responded with fireworks.
“Is that the so-called… aircraft carrier?” In Maebi Island, a Konoha Ninjas who had just finished bandaging their wounds curiously watched the massive vessels on the sea not far away.
It was their first time seeing something so enormous floating on the sea.
“It should be,” their companion, who was also seeing it for the first time, shrugged and said, “I heard that our several thousand people rushed here urgently and performed various tasks just to create conditions for these iron lumps, which are the real main force now.”
“The real main force? Can they handle it?”
“Who knows?”
Because the Konoha’s secrecy was well-maintained, even the Konoha Ninjas themselves were not clear about the power of the aircraft carriers, let alone the Mist Ninjas. The latter probably never expected the arrival of the aircraft carriers.
This was a key factor in the success of the “Peace” plan.
At this moment, with both allies and enemies unaware, only the commander-in-chief of the aircraft carrier fleet, Aokihara, was diligently performing his duties, fully aware of what was happening.
It could be seen that, on the aircraft carrier deck, from time to time, an improved flying Ninjas tool operated by Konoha Ninjas soared into the sky to inspect the area and ensure that the fleet was not detected.
Their luck was good this time.
They didn’t spot any Mist Ninjas along the way, and it seemed that the enemy didn’t expect the Konoha to cross the sea to attack their homeland.
As for the occasional encounter with distant fishing boats, once their identities were confirmed, the Konoha didn’t bother even if they knew the Land of Water civilians. With the speed of the aircraft carrier, these fishing boats couldn’t catch up, let alone report back.
Finally, three hours after departing from the Land of Waves, when Yuki’s Konoha forces had not yet launched their assault on the Hidden Mist Village, the six aircraft carriers had completed their preparations for the attack, a hundred miles away from the Land of Water’s coastline.
“Target, Nayori Port, Meikyo Port, and Oyatani Port. All aircraft carriers form teams in pairs. As the fleet commander, I order all aircraft squadrons to take off immediately!”
Without hesitation, after Aokihara issued the command, the six aircraft carriers immediately sprang into action.
Thanks to the “good teamwork” of the Mist Ninjas, who had specially gathered Land of Water ships in Nayori Port, Meikyo Port, and Oyatani Port for their future use, the targets for the aircraft carrier’s aerial assault were limited.
Soon, amid the rapid ringing of bells, Konoha Ninjas equipped with flying Ninjas tools quickly emerged from the ship’s hold, stepping onto the deck, entering the take-off and landing machines, and, after a rapid ascent on the elevators under the guidance of the aircraft carrier’s personnel, they arrived one by one at the flight thrusters.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh…
A continuous and rapid burst of sound filled the air in the following moments.
Under the immense thrust of the thrusters, Konoha Ninjas, equipped with flying Ninjas tools, quickly soared into the sky.
When all the Konoha Ninjas from the flying squadrons on the six aircraft carriers were in the air, the once-blue sky was now covered by the yellow flying Ninjas tools.
Amidst the deafening roar, the multitude of flying Ninjas tools, under the command of the Konoha Ninjas, circled above the aircraft carriers.
After some time, under the command of the squadron, platoon, and battalion leaders, nearly a thousand sorties of flying Ninjas tools quickly formed into three massive air fleets, heading toward Nayori, Meikyo, and Oyatani, the three ports.
The aerial assault had begun!
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Nayori Port.
As the primary port used by the Mist Ninjas during the previous Three Wars period, and with years of maintenance, plus funding from the Capital City of the Land of Water in recent years, the port had been expanded. It had become the largest port in the Land of Water.
As a result, in the upcoming Fourth Great Ninjas War, the Land of Water had conscripted the largest number of ships specifically for use by the Mist Ninjas.
If one could view it from the sky, one would see a vast area of ships covering the nearby waters.
On land, many Mist Ninjas had gathered here, preparing for the two-day battle.
Konoha spies embedded in the Land of Water had already obtained information about the ships in Nayori Port, so the Konoha’s airborne squadrons targeted it with the most aircraft.
Not long after, small black dots began to appear in the distant sky on the horizon of Nayori Port.
Initially, the Mist Ninjas at Nayori Port, who could not see clearly unless they had the Byakugan, paid little attention to these small dots. However, as the strange “buzzing” noise grew louder and louder, those who sensed that something was amiss started to look around.
“What’s going on? Is something happening?”
“Where is that strange noise coming from? Go check if someone is deliberately causing trouble.”
“This sound sounds like the noise created by the Flying Squad established by the village a few years ago! Are they here?”
No one suspected an enemy invasion.
Stranded overseas, despite various disadvantages, the Land of Water had never allowed war to reach its homeland during the previous Three Great Ninjas Wars.
No Ninjas from any nation would be foolish enough to battle the Mist Ninjas at sea. Even more so for the Konoha, who were now facing attacks from all sides.
So, even when some Mist Ninjas speculated that it might be their own Flying Squad making the noise, they never thought it could be a foreign enemy. They believed it was just their own people.
Flying Ninjas tools were known to other major Ninjas nations due to their experiences during the Second Great Ninjas War. Some even had the remains of Flying Ninjas Tools in their moldy war trophy warehouses.
The spies from the Four Great Ninjas Villages had also gathered information about the Konoha’s plan to create flying Ninjas tools and establish an aerial squadron over the years.
Hence, the Mist Ninjas, known for their tenacity, weren’t surprised by the existence of a flying squadron. However, the Konoha’s efforts were seen as minor in comparison due to financial constraints and technical limitations.
As the Mist Ninjas continued to wonder at the increasingly loud buzzing noise, the moment the Konoha airborne squadrons fully appeared in the sky, a Mist Ninjas, the one who had just reported about the Konoha airborne squadrons, suddenly turned pale and shouted in panic:
“Enemy attack!”
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