Chapter 168: Military Tactics

Chapter 168: Military Tactics

The two Leaf ninja were on their way back to the village. Watching Daichi find the root of the woman's illness and create a treatment so quickly still amazed Kakashi. It was yet another reminder that the boy was the apprentice of one of the Sannin.

"How did you diagnose her condition so quickly?" The Jonin asked out of curiosity.

Daichi had a small smirk when he heard the question. "My medical ninjutsu techniques are far more precise and thorough than everyone else's. The only one who could match my skills or have even greater proficiency is Lady Tsunade. The second I scanned her body, I knew there were foreign particles inside her. Those particles are almost impossible to detect by anyone else. It's why the other medics failed to recognize what was wrong with her. And during my scan I found that her veins started clogging up first and her chakra system was being attacked after. That narrowed down the cause and the rest Well, you saw."

Kakashi nodded and looked ahead. 'People dedicate their whole lives to learn and become proficient in a certain field. But this kid To him, it was as if learning Medical Ninjutsu was just a side project'

The man still remembered the day he met the boy and the discussion he had with the Hokage after. 'An immeasurable talent with a rapid growth rate He could very well become kage level in a few years if he keeps going at this rate.'

The duo moved through the trees without stopping. They didn't encounter any resistance or bandits on their trip. Several hours later they reached the village gates and notified their arrival at the gate guards.

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Hiruzen was listening to the mission details. Kakashi recalled everything that happened and quickly gave an oral report.

Once the Jonin was done the kage nodded his head in approval. "I see. So that's how it went huh. Well done Daichi. You've completed the mission and you saved someone's life. Tsunade would be proud."

Daichi smiled and gave a short bow. He received the quest completion notification and soon the two of them left the Hokage's office.

[Quest 'Delivery Mission to Tonika Village' Completed.] This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

[Rewards:]

[7000 Exp.]

[1050 Exp.]

[Reputation slightly increases with people of Tonika Village.]

[You have leveled up.]

'Yes. Level 51. I need to complete high ranking missions and increase my experience I also need to think about the next dungeon I want to enter.'

As Daichi was making plans Kakashi spoke.

"Take a day off to rest. The day after tomorrow, meet me at the training ground at 7am. We'll go over some battle tactics and team formations." Kakashi said those words and the next second vanished in a puff of smoke.

'So military tactics and strategies huh. Hmm I'm looking forward to it.'

Daichi headed back home and spent the remainder of the day just enjoying himself. He visited Naruto and the gang the next day and spent some time with his friends catching up.

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It was almost 10am and Daichi's senses picked up the scent of his teacher entering the forest. He opened his eyes and stopped his meditation when Kakashi got near.

"So what are we doing today?" Daichi asked the man.

"You're not even curious as to why I'm late?" The Jonin looked at the kid.

"Nope." Daichi shook his head and kept a straight face.

Kakashi sighed seeing his student's lackluster response. 'Maybe this will be more fun with my next team.'

"Hmm Well. In a war there are several maneuvers one can use to overcome the enemy forces. The first is 'Penetration of the center'. We exploit a gap in the enemy line and go directly to the enemy's command or base of operations. There are two ways to accomplish this. Can you take a guess as to how?"

At Kensei's question Daichi thought about how he would do such a thing. "We separate the enemy forces and use a reserve to exploit the gap. Or we attack their weak spot with overwhelming force."

Kensei smiled as he heard that answer. "Precisely. Just like this." He moved his Shogi piece and captured Daichi's piece.

"Damn it." Daichi cursed and looked at the board. His grandfather had forced him to concentrate his pieces to two locations and thereby creating a path directly to one of the more valuable pieces. Daichi looked at the scene and his eyes widened as he understood what happened. 'His battle senses and wisdom are incredible.'

"We use Chunin ninjas and Special Jonin to hold the line while our elite forces smash down the weak spots and continue forward exploiting the gap." Kensei spoke as if from experience.

Daichi nodded and took every word to heart. Kensei continued.

"Now the next is Defensive attack. We establish a strong defensive line and attack the enemy. But this strategy has a problem. A prolonged defensive battle can become too passive and it could ultimately lead to our defeat and deaths. If you are in such a situation, try to change the tides or escape. Those are the two options."

"I understand grandpa."

"Now for single envelopment we attack with a strong flank. Holding the front line while the enemy gets demolished from the rear."

"What happens if there is someone extremely strong behind the weak front." Daichi asked.

"If that's the case, it might prevent our allies from successfully completing the maneuver. Or it could even result in total failure. But it only happens in the case of a strong enemy present." Kensei said to the boy. The next moment he moved his piece and ended the match.

"Checkmate." Said Kensei with a smile, capturing Daichi's king. "You're getting better. You lasted much longer this time." The old man complimented the boy.

"But I still have a long way to go." Daichi grumbled.

"Patience Daichi. It is a virtue."

"What are the other maneuvers used?" Daichi was more than curious now. He wanted to know the different kinds of strategies to outsmart his enemies.

Kensei leaned back and replied. "Well, the next is Feigned retreat. The frontal forces fake a retreat forcing the enemies to chase us."

"Drawing them out in pursuit and then attacking them. Is that what you're getting at?" From the very name of the technique Daichi had an idea as to what it entailed.

The old veteran ninja nodded his head. "Yes. We attack with a strong force at the location of our choosing. But in some cases the Feigned retreat may devolve into a real one Now the final one is Delayed approach. We wear down the enemy with a minor force and then launch an attack with a majority. In this case there will be unavoidable sacrifices."

"Is there any way to minimize the casualty?" Daichi asked.

"Information is key. Information on the enemy strength, the number and Rank and we also need to be prepared for the unexpected. Utilizing this information and arranging our forces accordingly, we can reduce the number of deaths to our forces."

"I see"

Flashback End.

"So you have an understanding of the techniques used in war. Good. Seems we can skip that part."

Kakashi began moving on with the next topic. Team formations.

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