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  The six-thousand-strong army did not fully set foot on the isnd until the following m.

  Upon arrival, Qin Yi had already surveyed the isnd’s terrain alongside the Three Generals. Some aspects of the situation aligned with their expectations, while others were unforeseen.

  After a brief discussion, they resolved to advance swiftly and secure the isnd as soon as possible.

  "Once we pass through this dense forest, we’ll reach the isnd’s tral region. There’s a vilge about the size of Konoha, but far less prosperous." Qin Lin quietly briefed them.

  "Have any Shinobi beeed?" Qin Yi asked in a low voice.

  At that moment, they were swiftly navigating the dense forest. The soldiers moved in disciplined formations, the air thick with tension, their ons ready for battle.

  "Some, but its nothing signifit. I’ve already distributed the thousand kunai, shuriken, and explosive tags that Konoha provided as support. Even if the soldiers aren’t skilled in their use yet, simply scattering them in battle will cause siderable destru." Yang Yi smirked.

  "Resources are limited for now. These supplies must be used wisely— especially the explosive tags. Once used, they’re gone." Qin Yi’s tone was serious.

  "Rest assured, Your Majesty. The Shinobi presen this isnd is weaker than we expected. Based on our reaissance, a mere show of force should be enough to make them submit." Yang Yi spoke with fidence.

  The scouts had already ducted thh iigations, and their reports indicated that the isnd did not pose a major threat.

  "Mm." Qin Yi nodded, somewhat reassured.

  He khe Three Generals were all battle-hardened veterans who would not uimate the enemy.

  Moreover, their six-thousand-strong army was trained in chakra trol and basijutsu. Even if they weren’t full-fledged Shinobi, they were still a formidable force.

  "However, the real lies with a small isnd to the west. Reports suggest that it belongs to a separate nation." Qin Lin’s voice grew solemn.

  "A nation?!" Qin Yi’s eyes narrowed.

  Based on his knowledge, this isnd should be located he Land of Waves. There were indeed small isnds nearby, but an indepe nation?

  "It’s called the Land of Whirlpools. It has a small popution, but there are Shinobi among them." Qin Lin’s expression was grave.

  "The Land of Whirlpools?!" Qin Yi was taken aback.

  He kly what this meant. The legendary Uzumaki resided there, their hidden vilge known as Uzushiogakure. Like the Senju, they possessed the resilient Uzumaki lineage and were masters of Fūinjutsu (Sealing Teiques). Feared and envied for their abilities, they were ultimately wiped out by a coalition of enemies who saw them as a threat.

  To enter them here was ued.

  "What’s their estimated strength?" Qin Yi asked in a low voice.

  "The scouts have yet to return, but initial reports suggest they are fewer in han us." Qin Lin replied.

  Qin Yi nodded, deep in thought. He did not dwell oter further.

  "First, we secure this isnd aablish our foothold. We will deal with the Land of Whirlpools ter."

  With that order, he set the aside.

  pared to the Five Great Nations, smaller tries and hidden vilges posed hreat. Given time, his soldiers would grow strohey didn’t o reach elite levels— so long as they could fight on par with in, they would be an unstoppable force.

  Six thousand in-level warriors would be an overwhelming presen any battlefield.

  "Yes, Your Majesty!" Qin Lin responded firmly.

  …

  Half an hour ter, the army arrived at the isnd’s tral vilge.

  Qin Yi and his anders surveyed the area. What y before them was a settlement in plete disarray— ramshackle buildings, worn paths, and an air of decay.

  pared to the thriving vitality of Konoha, this pce was a wastend. The lush forest surrounding it trasted sharply with the dreary, lifeless vilge. The people— emaciated, rags— trembled at the sight of the massive army. Some children g to each other, shivering in fear.

  "Where are the Shinobi?" Qin Yi’s gaze hardened.

  "They are gathered at the vilge ter. There are about forty of them, mostly in-level." Fang Laed.

  "Forty." Qin Yi sidered this for a moment. His eyes flickered as he g the fearful vilgers, their expressions eg those of his own people ba the capital.

  " the soldiers hahem?" A cold glint fshed in his eyes as he asked this.

  "Our army is trained for moments like this. Our troops are the elite, Your Majesty. Rest assured! We deal with them" Fang Lan immediately uood Qin Yi’s i and answered with unwavering resolve.

  "Move out!" Qin Yi anded, stepping fandalf, Yang Yi, Qin Lin, and Qin Xiyao followed, sensing the weight of their emperor’s determination.

  Having withe devastatiht upon their homend, they fully uood Qin Yi’s resolve.

  "Army, heed my and!" Fang Lan’s voice thuhrough the vilge like a war drum.

  "Your loyal warriors stand ready!" Six thousand voices roared in unison, shaking the grouh them.

  "Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!"

  War drums pounded. Every soldier’s expression darkeheir killing i surging. Their minds echoed with a singur resolve: they would not return until their enemies were utterly vanquished.

  They were the kingdom’s most formidable warriors— unyielding, disciplined, and fearless. Even in the face of overwhelming odds, they had never knowreat.

  "Prepare yourselves!"

  "Kill anyone who resists without mercy!"

  "Kill any Shinobi who stand against us without mercy!"

  "Kill any who take advantage of the chaos without mercy!"

  The threefold decree set their blood abze.

  Fang Lan raised his longsword, pointing toward the vilge’s tral building.

  "Kill!!"

  The six-thousand-strong force advaheir synized march shaking the ground.

  "Civilians, stand aside! We are here t judgment upon the wicked Shinobi!"

  Fang Lan’s voice carried across the vilge.

  The vilgers hesitated, then their expressions ged— first fear, then realization, and finally, hope.

  For years, they had suffered uhe rule of these Shinobi, who extorted them, murdered dissenters, and treated them as little more than cattle.

  Now, an army had arrived to challehem.

  With hushed murmurs, the vilgers quickly made their way.

  The soldiers pressed forward, Fang Lan leading the charge toward the vilge ter.

  "Who are you people?!" A group of Shinobi ckeys rushed out with their ons drawn, their faces pale with panic.

  "Kill." Fang Lan’s response was cold and final.

  In an instant, soldiers surged forward, cutting them down in swift, decisive strikes.

  "Sweep the area. Eliminate all who resist!" Fang Lan anded.

  (End of Chapter)