A BLONDE TIME-TRAVELLER

7. DEFEAT OF SHIMURA

Uzumaki Naruto and Mito were sitting across from Inuzuka Shinrei inside the Inuzuka Main Command Camp. The previous battle was over almost instantly after the arrival of the Uzumaki forces and the death of Shimura Kai. Without a leader the Shiruma forces were broken apart from within and most of them retreated before the battle could go on any longer. The Inuzuka's took their chances and attacked most retreating enemies as the could. By the end, it was safe to assume that almost a quarter of the Shimura forces were killed.

Shinrei had tiredly invited the high command of the Uzumaki Clan back to his command camp and tasked his subordinates to organize enough space for the rest the Uzumaki members. Mito and Naruto ordered the other lieutenants to help organize the placement of the others, and the two of them had followed the Inuzuka leader back to discuss further actions.

"I am forever grateful for your help, Uzumaki-dono..." said Shinrei graciously as he bowed down a little.

Naruto smiled as he looked over at Mito, who mirrored Shinrei's bow. "You are very welcome Shinrei-dono, we hope this is enough to prove that the Uzumaki Clan is here to help."

Shinrei smiled and nodded. "Of course, and I must say that your timing is impeccable." said the man kindly. "Any later and I likely would have died..." Shinrei turned to face Naruto fully and offered him a bow as well. "Thank you for saving my daughter and I, Naruto-san."

Naruto smiled and returned the gesture. "There is no need, Shinrei-sama." replied the blond man as he faced Shinrei and Kagura. "I am under direct orders from Mito-sama to protect the as many members of the Inuzuka Clan as i can, I was just doing my job." Mito blushed a little at her friend and subordinate's words, it was actually him who reminded her to treat all the Inuzuka's members as high priority as Inuzuka believe in pack mentality.

Kagura smiled at Naruto. "No matter what Naruto-san, you saved my Otou-sama and myself, and for that we are eternally grateful."

Shinrei turned a tad serious and looked over at Mito. "I was not aware that Genryusai-dono was preparing to aid us in this war...and he was kind enough to send his own daughter as the Commander." said the man with a smile. "With the Uzumaki Clan's help, I am confident that we will defeat the Shmura Clan within the next several months."

Mito smiled. "I agree..."

Naruto leaned forward and bowed slightly. "But a few months is far too long a time..." said the blond with a smirk as the others looked over at him. "If we take the initiative within the next two days, we can force a peace treaty from them by the end of the week at most."

Shinrei and Kagura both looked at Naruto surprised, and Mito was confused. "What do you mean, Naruto-san?" asked the Inuzuka leader. "Is that even possible?"

Naruto nodded. "Hai." replied the man calmly. "Base of the losses of the Shimura Clan suffered today, they would have to travel back to their main base back in the major cities of Tsume no Kuni in order to recuperate." The others nodded at his words. "They lost their General today, and the Shimura would have to elect a new commander for the forces, and all that would take quite a while."

Mito nodded. "So you are saying that this is our window of oppurtunity, and we should strike now?"

Naruto nodded. "That is part of what I am saying..." said the Uzumaki as the others listened on. "I am aware that the Shimura Clan had sent almost 70% of their forces out to fight this war, so if we really want today to mark the end of this war, we have to wipe out the now leaderless forces remaining out there." Shinrei's eyes widened at the notion. "All the remaining Shimura soldiers out there are all alone and the higher ups in the camp right now will place retreating as their highest priority, so it is optimal that we attack them before they have the chance to leave the area."