Naruto: Kushina's Redemption, My Revenge

Chinya had stayed inside his tent for almost a whole day before finally getting up.

After rubbing his temples to ease the throbbing pain, Chinya left the tent, planning to meet Orochimaru first before finding something to eat.

While heading toward Orochimaru, Chinya encountered several ninjas.

The looks these ninja gave him were a mix of shock and fear.

All the ninja here were already aware of Chinya's actions during the raid on Hidden Hot Water Village.

Everyone found it hard to believe that he had seriously injured *the Leader of the Hot Water Ninja*, Tatsuji Kuroiwa.

Once a double agent despised by all, he had now become so formidable.

And they feared him because aside from Minato Namikaze, others had also witnessed the moment Chinya handed an [Explosive Tag] to the ninja called Dagi.

How could such a cold and ruthless Chinya not scare them?

Moreover, some among them had once mocked and abused Chinya in the streets.

They worried that if they were ever wounded in battle, Chinya might hand them [Explosive Tags] and use them as cannon fodder.

Chinya paid no heed to their stares as he walked straight into Orochimaru's tent.

However, Orochimaru wasn't there. Chinya guessed that Orochimaru must be in the war room.

He made his way back to the war room and finally found Orochimaru, with Jiraiya also present.

"Teacher Orochimaru, Jiraiya-sama."

Chinya greeted both respectfully.

Orochimaru nodded.

Jiraiya smiled and asked, "Young Chinya, how are you feeling? Did you get enough rest?"

Chinya bowed slightly. "I've rested sufficiently."

At this moment, Orochimaru spoke up. "Chinya, make your preparations. Tomorrow we will begin advancing the front line ten kilometers forward."

Chinya furrowed his brow briefly but quickly relaxed as he speculated, "I suppose we've already requested reinforcements from Konoha. Therefore, tomorrow we will advance the front line ten kilometers, then gradually withdraw while fighting until we join forces with the Konoha reinforcements and hold our current defensive line, right Teacher Orochimaru?"

Jiraiya's mouth hung open slightly, staring at Chinya in shock. "No way! Orochimaru only said that the front line would advance ten kilometers tomorrow, yet you figured out so much from just that?"

Chinya explained, "Actually, it's not that hard to figure out. The surprise attack on Hidden Hot Water Village itself was preparation for advancing our front line. Since the operation succeeded, we must promptly begin pushing forward; otherwise, all efforts would be wasted once the Cloud Ninja recover.

Furthermore, advancing ten kilometers—that's ten thousand meters—with our current number of remaining ninja, is impossible for us to defend. Since Teacher Orochimaru still decided to advance ten kilometers, there must already be plans arranged for future contingencies.

Our biggest shortage is manpower. Although Konoha also lacks usable ninja currently, compared with other fronts, the threat and pressure from the Cloud Ninja in the Land of Hot Water to Konoha is the greatest. Thus, when we request reinforcements from Konoha, Hokage-sama will definitely agree."

Jiraiya stood there completely astonished.

He stared blankly at Orochimaru and muttered, "Orochimaru...your student's brain is really something else."

Orochimaru praised without reservation, "Chinya's strategic acumen and judgment in tactical situations have always been excellent."

Jiraiya looked Chinya up and down skeptically before asking again, "But the surprise attack on Hidden Hot Water Village was meant to drive the Cloud ninja out. The village hasn't expelled them yet — how can you say the plan has already succeeded?"

A slight curve formed at the corner of Chinya's mouth as he replied, "Jiraiya-sama, the surprise attack's purpose was never about driving the Cloud ninja out. Whether or not Hidden Hot Water Village regains its neutrality or expels the Cloud forces has no bearing on our front-line advance.

The real purpose of attacking Hidden Hot Water Village was simply to intimidate them into hesitation, making them reluctant to act rashly, thus smoothing our front-line advance.

You and Orochimaru-sensei killed so many of the Hot Water and Cloud ninja in the village — our effect has already been achieved. So how could you say the plan failed?"

Admiringly, Jiraiya said, "Orochimaru, your disciple really has an outstanding mind."

At this moment, Orochimaru posed a question: "Chinya, what do you think — when we advance our front line, would the Cloud ninja take action?"

After some thought, Chinya answered, "They'll definitely act, but at most will only scout our forces and conduct minor raids. They won't engage in direct conflict with us."

Orochimaru continued testing him: "Then what's the solution? How can we advance our front line ten kilometers at minimal cost?"

Chinya had already considered this earlier and immediately shared his idea: "The method I can think of is creating an illusion of strength, making it seem like we currently have large numbers of ninja.

We should create numerous basic clones using both regular Bunshin and Shadow Clones. All ninja will generate a certain number of clones, then surround these basic clones with Shadow Clones for advancement. Meanwhile, other actual ninja will stand guard on the outer perimeter of these clones to prevent Cloud ninja from scouting our true forces.

This way, we can create the false appearance of having abundant supporting forces, making the Cloud shinobi even more hesitant to act rashly."

Orochimaru nodded satisfactorily.

He commented, "Excellent idea. Surrounding basic clones with Shadow Clones will confuse enemy sensor ninja, while positioning real ninja on the outer perimeter indeed creates the illusion of overwhelming manpower."

Even Jiraiya was astonished: "Isn't this exactly what you had in mind, Orochimaru?"

Chinya also looked surprised toward Orochimaru, not expecting their ideas to align so closely.

Orochimaru calmly stated, "No need to be startled, Jiraiya. This is simply the most feasible solution under current circumstances."

Turning to Chinya, Orochimaru added, "Chinya, I've already reported your performance at Hidden Hot Water Village to Sarutobi-sensei. Though you recently became a Chunin, I can't be certain whether you'll be promoted to Jonin, but Tokubetsu Jonin status is highly likely."

Chinya nodded, "I see. Thank you, Orochimaru-sensei."

Waving his hand dismissively, Orochimaru said, "You earned this yourself. Also, there's another matter regarding Konoha's reinforcement personnel."

Chinya's eyes narrowed slightly. Since Orochimaru specifically mentioned Konoha's reinforcement personnel, Chinya had already guessed something.

Chinya speculated, "Teacher Orochimaru, did Konoha begin dispatching ninja from the Ninja Clan as reinforcements this time?"

Jiraiya had already gone numb. Both master and apprentice—so damn sharp-witted.

Orochimaru hadn't even finished speaking before Chinya figured out what he meant.

Jiraiya started thinking about whether he should advise Minato Namikaze to be careful around Chinya in the future.

After all, his own disciple was such a straightforward person. Although Jiraiya had full confidence in Minato Namikaze's talent, he was somewhat concerned that Minato might be at a disadvantage when dealing with Chinya.

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