FSDYT Note's: As you have realized by now the time frame of the story is like right on the time of the 1st Shinobi World War.
I would like to just say you and I both know the humongous amount of a challenge it is to cover all of this information and happening between the war(s) so just know it won't actually happen. I will cover highlights and what not, speeding the story along and expect reference to things I never covered with vague descriptions.
This has to be so because like I stated, it is just impossibly too much to write. Though it'll really not even be noticeable. Beside all the stuff I won't put in does not even matter really. I mean seriously that is what flashbacks are for.
Four weeks had passed since the combined force of Uzu/Leaf had successfully destroyed any attempt Sand village had of ever invading Fire country and subsequently, Leaf village.
With the fall of Fort Setsuna the biggest opposition that was posed by Sand village, with their stationed over a thousand ninja at the mountain fortress defeated by the combined effort of Leaf and Uzu. The Sand ninja were quickly pushed back from the River country border deep in to their village with many casualties.
Soon after as if fighting for vengeance the two unified armies did not just stop at demolishing one of the Sand village forts but less then a day later attacked another outpost north of it, completely destroying it too with the deadly overwhelming water tactics that were provided from the sealing powers of the Uzu-ninja.
Sand village after suffering the two major defeats quickly realized a some odd seven thousand ninja force terrorizing their border would need their hostile attention as soon as possible.
Therefore after diligent planning Sand village sent out their own forces to annihilate the threat of a formidable Leaf and Uzu invasion.
At first the battalion of Suna ninja started engaging the invaders in small skirmishes that were strategically planned to tire out their enemies over a short time, but before long culminated up to one final battle.
The resulting final battle was a costly completely rigged ambush on Sand's part that shredded the Leaf and Uzu defenses who even with the odds of numbers in their favor were plagued in battle by the five-thousand strongest Suna-nin that the desert dwellers had to offer. Amounting in to a collision that lasted two nights and days.
Stubbornly after being able to push the alliance of ninja from their land back in to River country and striking many casualties against Uzu and Leaf, it was believed that they, Suna, could decisively destroy the momentarily defeated an retreating invaders.
Though with a different mind-set the Uzu/Leaf strategists quickly went to work on formulating a solution to help them get off of the ropes.
Re-geared to a new plan the heavily damaged Uzu and Leaf force cut down to below six thousand, led the Sand battalion in to a false sense of security thru taking advantage of the Sand-nins abrasive fighting style.
Possum-like Uzu/Leaf lured Sand into prime target position by a long retreat tactic which the Sand-ninja raced head-long in to with the goal of finishing off their aggressors. Followed eagerly the retreatig Uzu/Leaf ninja army, deeper thru River country where a mass slaughter ensnared the sand dwelling ninja in to a ultimate defeat.
So bloody and fierce the battle was it gave birth to the name of the being who; aided by the second Hokage caused blood colored rain to hail from the sky courtesy of his legendary and now believed unsurpassed Water Style. That opened the gateway for the dubbed Arata of the Blood Ocean.
The Uzumaki aided with the red rain that bleed from the heavens was but the first warning the Sand ninja got as they battled the alliance of Uzu and Leaf, to retreat but they did not heed such a warning.
Though the Sand battalion in repentance did try later to rethink their strategy a little too late as the now legendary Arata walked, yes simply walked threw the battlefield slashing his sword thru tinted red walls of water that rose from puddles, and sliced red rain drops in two.
Leaving the same sword marks turned reflected slashes that appeared on whole legions of Sand-ninja till the body count got so high the smart Sand ninjas began to retreat.
Unfortunately it did them little good, after the scale had been tilted in to the favor of the once losing alliance; now a ratio of three to one in the alliance's winning favor. The 'battle' quickly turned in to a blood bath with Arata leading it, co-piloted by Tobirama who together decimated everything in their way.
Victory was completely obvious for the alliance as every Sand ninja was dead by nightfall or dieing on the ground with their comrades.
While thousands of Leaf and Uzu ninja stood caring for their own wounded comrades or wrapping up their dead, it all paled though to the truth that they had won, a very hard fought battle.
"This was very much needed" said the stoic voice of Tobirama as he came to a stop behind his co-leader. Crossing his arms he looked at the rigid back and waited for a response.
Arata did not pay the man any attention. His mind was too busy still digesting the view of a field covered with many dead Sand ninjas.
A tinge of remorse pricked in to the Uzumaki's conscience as the unattained idea of; if this could have possibly been avoided. If the many he saw laying strewn which ever way their bodies fell when struck a final death blow. Really all had to die?
Moving his eyes over the wasteland of a above ground graveyard Arata quivered a bit at seeing a great majority of dead warriors had his swords; Akasuikage's signature gash across the back or chest. A cutting technique perfected by him to the point it slashed threw everything from the collar bone to hip of a person, something that was precise and fatal.
'Never thought it could prove this deadly. . .' Arata mentally regretted while looking at his sheathed sword that mockingly but none the less wordlessly slightly rattled then went completely still 'Truly only death comes from this thing'
Figuring he had been kept waiting long enough Tobirama stated "Sunagakure can't fight for long anymore with as many casualties they have sustained. Fortunately for us Iwagakure has been waiting for us and Suna to fight it out. No doubt they will take a different even more active stand in the north seeing as they did destroy one of Sand's forts too, which leaves Suna very weakened. Strategically we should withdraw and leave Iwa to clean this mess up. Iwa will sufficiently be able to take advantage of Sand's state even as they fight Mist in the east. . . How that got started I do not know"
At a different time Arata would have argued with Tobirama on his wolfish tactic of leaving Sand to be ravaged by the notoriously opportunistic Rock village as Leaf's own ninja stood-by waiting to strike but he was not in the mood nor had the motivation.
Instead he ignored his want to stay and finish the war and spoke "Yes this battle was the one that turned the tide. . . Except now you will be having a three way conflict with Iwa, Kiri and Kumo as you watch your west border not sure if Suna has got the picture or not. Plus God knows, many other villages will try to see to your village's downfall"
Confused at the sad tone the Uzumaki spoke in Tobirama speechless stared at the field of dead that seemed to go on endlessly with corpses then looked back to his ally wondering aloud "This is not getting to you is it?"
"No" quickly spoke Arata defensively then turning to glare at who he knew to have become his. . . rival.
"Alright then" Tobirama retorted condescendingly. Earning a contemptuous snort from Arata.
Smirking at being able to cause ire in the man. The white haired Hokage continued "Our two villages work well together. Hashirama was on to something when he made this pact. Also don't forget your country too has its' own battles to go thru."
Such a observation made Arata nod slightly as he did want to forget that this battle was but one of many he was destined to fight. Though at this time it seemed to him that surely enough had died already to have no one left to fight a war.
Though such a idea was false.
Oblivious to the mournful Arata the Hokage chattered "Cloud has been attacking with small skirmishes on Hot Water country's border. From what I heard though they do not make any progress because of your Reaper. You also have problems with Rock village, they are still attacking Mist meaning they are surely sailing by waters at least near your own."
"Yes that will cause much tension if they break out in to battles near my homeland. . . It just seems the problems never end" said the red-head resenting how he felt he'd been hit in the stomach by the reminder.
The Hokage indifferent shrugged "Don't get tired now my comrade. We will get thru this especially if you are leading your people" complimented the man extending a hand.
Shaking the hand Arata gave a small smile as he said "Same to you, when we are needed again we shall ally"
"Thank you" spoke the Hokage with gratitude that quickly left when he disappeared in a spiraling water body flicker; splashing Arata with water at his departure.
"Bastard!" growled the drenched General