"Are you ready for the coming battle… my children?!"
Leon's voice rang out loud, strong, and clear, spreading across the entire field as he addressed the seven hundred warriors standing before him in relatively organized lines. Seven hundred men strong, trained, and fully prepared. Their eyes burned with excitement, their fists raised high in the air as they answered him in one unified, thunderous shout, "Ooooooh! Ooooooh! Yes! Yes!"
In truth, for this large-scale battle against the Uchiha Clan and the Senju Clan, the regular army of the Land of the Blue Dragon would not be used at all . not even a single ordinary soldier. Instead, Sato and Leon had decided together, after careful discussion, to rely entirely on one force . the "Lone Wolves Squad." This elite and unique unit had been personally trained by Leon over the past years, shaped through harsh and dangerous methods that pushed each member far beyond normal limits.
The reason for this decision was simple and practical. Sending regular soldiers into a direct confrontation against Uchiha and Senju shinobi would be no different from sending them to their deaths. They would not be able to stand against the overwhelming strength and refined skills of those two clans. The gap in power was massive, the difference in training was obvious, and the experience on the enemy's side was far superior. It would have been a massacre from the very beginning.
The Lone Wolves, however, were different. Each one of them was powerful in their own way. Their training under Leon had been brutal, but it forged them into exceptional fighters. Their style was not like a traditional army . there was a certain chaos in the way they fought, a strong sense of individuality . But that did not make them weak. On the contrary, it made them even more dangerous in direct combat. They excelled in close-range fighting, using swords, spears, fists, and kicks with equal skill. Their physical strength was greatly enhanced, and their control over chakra was advanced and precise. They could manipulate it freely, shape it into weapons, and even launch ranged chakra attacks when needed.
There was another reason behind Leon's decision. He wanted them to gain real combat experience against truly strong opponents. Fighting powerful enemies creates stronger warriors . it was a simple rule. And the Uchiha and Senju were the perfect opponents for that purpose. They were strong, but not impossible to face. This battle was a rare opportunity and chance to grow, to test themselves, and to gain true battlefield experience.
As for Leon himself, his current level of power had already surpassed the need for any army or support. Alone, he could easily face both clans at the same time and wipe them out in a single strike. But that was not what he wanted. His goal was different. He wanted to create a long chain of battles, repeated encounters that would push his chosen opponents to grow stronger over time. That was why he would not use his true power from the beginning. Doing so would crush their spirit completely, destroy their will, and possibly throw them into deep despair. That outcome was the opposite of what he desired.
He raised his voice again, speaking to his warriors with complete honesty. "Some of you bastards… might die today in this battle!"
His tone grew more serious as he continued, "And I'll be completely honest with all of you this battle has no real strategic goal for us. I am the one who caused it. I planned it. I wanted this to happen!"
He paused briefly, looking at their faces before adding, "So this is not about defending your homeland or any noble reason like that. The real reason is simple . the battle itself. The joy of real combat. Facing truly strong opponents."
Silence fell over the field for a brief moment. Then he spoke again, clearly and without hesitation, "So now… I'll give you a chance. Anyone who wants to withdraw… step back now. There will be no punishment. No shame."
For a short moment, everything went quiet.
Then suddenly laughter broke out. Loud and wild, and full of excitement.
"Hahahaha!"
"Finally! A real fight!"
"This is what we've been waiting for!"
They were not afraid. If anything, they were even more excited. Their admiration for Leon was clear. They respected his honesty, his direct nature, and his love for true combat. Many of them followed him not just as a leader but as someone they deeply believed in.
The shouting rose again, louder than before. "Ahhh! Finally!" "A real battle against strong enemies!" "Thank you, great commander!" "We will never retreat!" "We live for battle!"
Leon's smile widened, filled with pride as he looked at them. These were his warriors.
Then he raised his fist high and shouted, "Then follow me, you crazy bastards! Today, we enter a true and thrilling battle! We will spill the blood of our strong enemies and show them our real strength and our wild spirit!"
They answered him in one powerful voice, "Yes! Yes! Yes! For battle! For death! For glory!"
Not far from them, Yuta stood beside the command tent, watching everything unfold. A quiet laugh escaped him as he shook his head slightly. Then he muttered to himself, "It looks like the Uchiha and the Senju have stirred up a whole nest of mad hornets… and it's going to be very hard for them to deal with it."
For a brief moment, he felt a small sense of pity for the two clans… for what they were about to face.
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