"You're going to the battlefield?"
When the others present heard Yubi's words, they were all slightly taken aback.
Saori, who had just been trying to get close to him, said with a serious expression, "Yubi... I know you're strong and possess a Bloodline Limit, but the battlefield is different from the missions you've done before; it's not that simple! You're a Medical Ninja... I'm not just saying this to protect you, but for the entire army, your presence in the Medical Squad is the most helpful and valuable to everyone."
"Everyone is contributing to the Village. The Medical Ninja's battlefield is in healing and saving lives... While it may not be as direct as combat, it's even more crucial."
Saori thought Yubi was young and impetuous, craving the thrill of physical combat, and lacked a clear understanding of the battlefield, with a rather naive mindset, so she emphasized this point.
"On the way here, I learned from Senior Kenji that the Medical Squads on the front lines are different from those providing support in the rear... they also have to be on the battlefield. Under the enemy's offensive, they don't engage in direct combat, mainly focusing on rescue... In this way, I'm also essentially fighting, it's just that the safety is a bit lower."
Yubi smiled, "Also, Iwagakure doesn't seem to be stopping anytime soon... I'll have plenty of time in the army, and during my free time away from the battlefield, I can also save people... it's just not as efficient."
"..."
Hearing this, Saori seemed to want to say something more.
But Shimizu, who was nearby, suddenly spoke, "Since he already has an idea, let's do it that way..."
"Shimizu..."
If it had been any of the other squad leaders or division leaders making a statement, Saori would have retorted.
But as the overall commander, Shimizu's orders had to be obeyed by those below him, regardless of their wishes.
Shimizu believed Yubi possessed a certain combat strength, and as the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility. Although he was still young, this was a battlefield... he had to shoulder greater burdens.
There was no such thing as 'too young' or 'too old'.
Moreover, he wasn't unaware of Yubi's potential and importance to the Village. Even so, the Kazekage had sent him and Sasori to the battlefield, which meant... the Kazekage's thoughts were similar to his own, intending to comprehensively temper the two youngsters, not just to keep Yubi safely in the outpost.
"Yubi... the battlefield is no joke. If you change your mind, you can find me anytime, and I'll apply to the commander again."
Saori said.
"Mm."
Yubi nodded, thanking Saori.
Afterward, their group began to be assigned to teams. Yubi, like Sasori, joined the Puppeteer Squad, but as part of its accompanying Medical Squad.
The Puppeteer Unit had several subordinate divisions, and he and Sasori were in the same division, numbering about several dozens of people.
And, without any surprise, Yubi was directly promoted to the leader of the Medical Squad.
Their squad consisted of five people in total.
This meant that the five of them were responsible for the injuries of the entire squad of several dozen people.
This also showed how important and scarce Medical Ninja were on the battlefield.
As for Yubi, this 'parachute' squad leader, the other four had no complaints... after all, they had all heard of Yubi.
They also knew he had sufficient qualifications and strength to take on the role.
Age... was never an issue on the battlefield.
Sasori also became the vice-captain of the division... The entire area of the Sunagakure outpost was quite large, given the considerable number of people.
Different units and departmental camps were located in different positions.
After being led to the camp of his assigned division, Yubi immediately began to immerse himself in work.
First, he familiarized himself with the current situation of the wounded in the division and learned some battlefield rescue experience from the other members of the Medical Squad... Although he had performed similar rescue missions on the border of the Land of Rain, the situation on a true battlefield was clearly not what he had imagined.
By the next morning, their division received military orders, assigned to cooperate with another team to intercept Iwagakure Ninja infiltrating from the northwest border.
It was the outpost squad in the northwest that discovered the unusual situation.
Immediately, hundreds of people marched mightily to the scene of the incident.
The five members of their Medical Squad were also among them.
This scale was Yubi's first time participating in.
Even with so many people, everyone's speed was quite fast.
They demonstrated the efficiency of marching to the fullest.
Upon reaching the location, they were first met by Sunagakure Ninja from the outpost, and then... everyone lay in ambush in front of the Iwagakure's advance route.
A reconnaissance squad and Sensor Ninja were dispatched to scout the situation.
After confirming the signs of Iwagakure activity in the distance... the vanguard squad immediately formed a front line. Their Puppeteer division was positioned further back, rushing directly towards Iwagakure's foothold.
Across the desert, a moving formation of hundreds of people sprinted through the swirling sand... their eyes fixed only on the sand dunes where Iwagakure was hiding.
As soon as they appeared, Iwagakure naturally detected their presence.
Large numbers of black dots also rushed down from the sand dunes... In an instant, the killing intent of both armies filled the air.
Before they even got close... the Sunagakure Ninja, pre-positioned in the formation and skilled in long-range attacks, simultaneously formed hand seals and collectively unleashed a Wind Release Ninjutsu.
In a flash, terrifying gales erupted towards the approaching Iwagakure forces.
Iwagakure also had similar teams, who simultaneously activated Earth Release... The immense Chakra energy fluctuations immediately detonated.
From a high-altitude view, the people of Sunagakure and Iwagakure appeared as ant-like black dots, rapidly converging.
The people at the forefront of both armies engaged in close-quarters combat and simultaneously launched Ninjutsu attacks.
The Puppeteers moved in second to assist, and after observing the situation on the field, they quickly located different assault squad positions, and using their puppets, began attacking targets under the cover of their comrades drawing fire.
The scene instantly became chaotic... Within the ranks, constantly moving Sensor Ninja assessed the enemy's ever-changing formation and other information, relaying it to the Sunagakure Ninja on the field.
It could be said that... before the battle even began, everyone present was very clear about their 'position'.
They knew what to do and what not to do.
Each type of Ninja, cooperating with the army's tactics, demonstrated different functions.
Yubi, at the very rear of the army, encountered this situation for the first time, but he didn't panic. Instead, his eyes darted around quickly... analyzing the battlefield situation, where the number of casualties was increasing, where rescue should be prioritized, and which areas Medical Ninja could not enter.
His brain rapidly absorbed the images he saw in his field of vision.
Then, he immediately gave orders to the other four.
He himself also moved swiftly.
"It really is different from before..."
Although Yubi remained calm, he still felt a great impact internally.
Like at the Land of Rain border, they only operated as a small squad near the battlefield. The areas they passed through had already seen the end of combat, ensuring maximum safety, and then... they would search for potentially living casualties.
He was still in the rear of the border then, not the front line.
To put it bluntly... it was body retrieval.
But now... the battlefield's test of their rescue capabilities had risen by more than one level.
Medical Ninja transformed from simple aid... into 'field doctors' just like other Ninja.
They also had to participate in the conflict... even beginning to treat the wounded while the war was still ongoing... Chaotic Ninjutsu and Chakra fluctuations intertwined over the desert, creating dazzling and dangerous colors... Some multi-person Ninjutsu even formed a power comparable to nature itself.
"Don't worry about anything else... no matter the battle situation, no matter how chaotic the scene, it has nothing to do with me... In my eyes, there are only the wounded of Sunagakure, those figures falling or facing danger." Yubi cast aside the distracting thoughts in his head, steadied his mind, and his gaze became calm.
"Just like with Data Taijutsu, begin analysis..."
Yubi's eyes flashed with a sharp glint.
Actually, his mood at this moment was slightly excited.
The reason he wanted to go to the battlefield wasn't for Sasori... but to participate in the war.
Whether it was positive experience points from healing... or negative experience points from killing, he could acquire both!
Yes... he was very greedy.
The next second, seeing a fallen Sunagakure Ninja about to be executed by an Iwagakure Ninja.
Yubi instantly ambushed.
Like a streak of white silk, he shot past.
The flying kunai not only killed the Iwagakure Ninja but also, in a blink of an eye, carried away the injured Sunagakure Ninja and quickly retreated to a safe zone.
The surrounding Sunagakure Ninja also intentionally provided cover for him, trying to prevent Iwagakure's attacks from affecting him.
Everyone understood the importance of Medical Ninja.
This kind of battle relied on the coordination and cooperation of two armies.
It was no longer a simple clash of individual strengths.
At least, on the current battlefield, there hadn't appeared any 'individual characters' capable of influencing a battle of this scale...