Naruto Emperor: The Mandate of Heaven

Chapter 20

Fire Country: the next day 8am

Naruto was in his tent studying and speaking with Kurama they were going over plans and strategies on how to defeat each enemy and the remaining members of the Akatsuki. The tricky fight would be against Madara, Naruto was looking at scrolls of all the recorded history on the man his victories, his failures, and his legendary fights with Hasirama Senju the First Hokage. He was also relying on Kuramas memory the great fox had been controlled by the Sharingan twice the first time was definetly Madara but the second he wasn't sure about. While the man never said his name the second time he was controlled the voice the man used and that cursed Sharingan were an all to familiar sight and feeling, it was then suddenly Altan entered his tent and spoke.

"My lord I have the reports regarding Otogakure"

"Speak" Naruto said his face down still looking over scrolls and other reports

"Orochimaru and his followers have turned the place into a fortress the three remaining Akatsuki members Hidan, Kakuzu, and Kisame are their as well. There are approximately 30,000 people that live in The Land of Sound that's civilians and Shinobi included. He has recruited missing-nin and mercenaries it is why the numbers have swelled. He has a total of 4 hideouts and 2 laboratories that we know of. It is has also been made clear to us that his men have had enhacements done to them from his experiments such as increased speed, strength, and chakra reserves" Altan said

"Will the civilians fight?" Naruto replied

"Unsure my lord but it seems they are loyal to him no matter what. Which brings me to my last piece of information, there are 4 people that are close to him at all times they seem to be his lieutenants of some sorts. The first is Suigestsu Hozuki brother to one of the legendary Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist, the next is Jugo no last name or clan it seems he was another one marked with the Curse Mark in order for Orochimaru to change bodies, then we have Kabuto Yakishi his right hand man I believe you have fought him already and know his capabilities only problem with him is that he has not been seen for a while now, and finally the last one is Karin Uzumaki" Altan said

"Uzumaki?" Naruto's interest was peeked he lifted his head up

"Yes my lord she is from your clan. Intelligence says she is a very powerful Kunoichi it seems she doesn't have a particular liking to the snake but feels indebted to him because he saved her. She like you has massive chakra reserves and she can also transfer her chakra to other people making her a very reliable medic. She is also the Warden of the southern most hideout and she also ran Orochimarus experiments as well." Altan finished

"Is that all?" Naruto asked

"Yes my lord" Altan replied

"Good you've done well....theirs a reason why I chose you now when is Konoha and the army arriving?" Naruto said

"The army should be here by noon along with General
Wei as for the Konoha group they should arrive within the hour" Altan replied

"Thank you Altan get some rest I will call upon you tonight to discuss things for tomorrow, now enjoy your time" Naruto said with a small smile.

"Thank you my lord" he said exiting the tent

"So....Oto is first eh" Kurama said

"Yes...it's the most logical step if we take them out Madaras war capabilities will be cut down tremendously. But the biggest advantage is that it will give my army the foothold it needs to launch campaigns in other parts of the East"