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"Everyone, something is very odd about the Kumogakure ninjas. Although they've gathered a significant number of ninjas, their lackluster engagement doesn't seem like they're truly fighting us."
After pausing their offensive, Sakumo gathered everyone to discuss the situation.
They had already pushed the front line to the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Hot Water, and sent numerous patrol teams into the Land of Hot Water, sometimes even skirmishing with Kumogakure ninjas within the Land of Lightning.
Facing a military nation with a strong martial culture, Sakumo's arrangements were already quite aggressive, yet the Kumogakure's resistance was surprisingly weak, only counterattacking when Konoha's teams entered the Land of Lightning.
The war had been ongoing for two months, and Yoichi had accumulated five opportunities to extract, with the sixth one due next month. Despite two chances to exchange, there had been no progress in this battle.
Compared to the situation with Iwagakure and Kusagakure, the conflicts in the Land of Hot Water could be considered minor skirmishes. In two months, only thirty-seven had died here, while the casualties on the other front were almost ten times higher.
"If they're not deterred by Sakumo-san and Yoichi-san's reputations, then they must have a plan. We need more intelligence, preferably infiltrating Kumogakure's rear to gather it."
Orochimaru glanced at Yoichi as he spoke, recalling how he had obtained information about the Two-Tails previously.
"However, Kumogakure might have learned their lesson and won't use the same method to transmit information again."
"Have Iwagakure and Kumogakure really allied? If so, Kumogakure should at least launch a few attacks to pressure us."
A Jonin from the Nara clan spoke up, "Iwagakure has suffered over two hundred casualties, yet Kumogakure seems unconcerned."
Although Kumogakure had also lost at least a hundred ninjas, this battlefield was far less intense. Of those hundred casualties, a third were taken out by Uchiha Yoichi during his missions.
Now, whenever Kumogakure ninjas spotted Yoichi from afar, they would immediately scatter.
Encountering the Lightning Fang of Konoha and surviving became a bragging point.
Sakumo said, "There's another matter. The Third Hokage wants to transfer two hundred ninjas from here to reinforce the other front, hoping we can pull back our defenses."
The other Jonin in the tent fell silent at this.
Yoichi frowned and asked, "Can't reinforcements be sent from the village?"
"The village still needs to guard against Suna and Kirigakure. We can't risk everything on the battlefield in the Land of Grass. We simply have too few ninjas to face two villages at once."
There were already over two thousand Konoha ninjas on the battlefield in the Land of Grass. Here, in the Land of Hot Water, there were only fifteen hundred. If two hundred were transferred, it would be difficult to handle a sudden attack from Kumogakure.
However, the remaining ninjas in the village were indeed limited. At this point, there were barely ten thousand registered ninjas. Excluding those who died in the First and Second Ninja Wars, Konoha's active roster might only be around seven thousand.
Nearly half of the ninjas were already deployed on two fronts. With Suna having a history of invasions, they couldn't rely solely on Amegakure for defense.
"Although our situation isn't ideal, this is the Hokage's order. Yoichi-san, Hayama-san, please select a hundred ninjas each from your squads for reinforcement."
Sakumo stated. The Third Hokage's order wasn't up for discussion, only compliance.
"Understood."
Yoichi and Hayama responded, ready to act once the meeting concluded.
"Additionally, continue to strengthen intelligence gathering and increase patrol teams. Ryota-san, I'll leave this to you."
"Understood."
The Kumogakure's behavior puzzled Sakumo, but they weren't without countermeasures. Orochimaru had prepared summoning seals with his blood.
By having some Chunin and Genin perform the summoning jutsu, they could summon ten massive serpents on the battlefield.
These serpents alone would pose a significant threat to Kumogakure. Orochimaru and Yoichi also had their own summoned beasts.
Hiruzen had initially wanted Mina to lead the medical team, along with Gates, but dropped the idea upon learning of her pregnancy.
On the other side, the situation in the Land of Grass was barely stabilized even after Namikaze Minato received reinforcements.
Facing three villages at once was incredibly difficult. Iwagakure, Kusagakure, and Takigakure knew Konoha had limited numbers, so they deliberately launched attacks in multiple places to spread Konoha thin.
Even Danzo's Root had suffered setbacks. He had intended for his ninjas to stealthily infiltrate Iwagakure's rear for assassination and sabotage, but they lost over ten ninjas without success.
However, their sacrifices weren't in vain. They managed to destroy an Iwagakure supply line and uncover an important piece of information: Iwagakure's supply routes and Kusagakure's supply points.
Previously, only Kumogakure could transport supplies without much pressure, thanks to the Six Paths Tools. Other villages needed manpower, and storage scrolls couldn't hold everything.
Iwagakure deployed many ninjas, requiring supply runs every few days to keep up with the consumption of shuriken and kunai.
Upon learning this, Danzo immediately passed the information to Minato and Jiraiya, deciding not to waste more Root ninjas on such missions.
Gathering this intel had already cost many lives. Further sacrifices would weaken Konoha's defenses, so it was best left to the battlefield commanders to handle.
Danzo was curious to see how the young battlefield commander would turn the tide.
Iwagakure and Kumogakure exchanged updates almost daily. After two months, Onoki, the Third Raikage, Kitsuchi, Dodai, and A decided it was time to launch their attack.
Their intelligence confirmed Konoha wouldn't deploy the Nine-Tails jinchuriki. Although they sent envoys to Suna and Kirigakure, the outcome was uncertain, but worth trying.
After finalizing the attack plans, A said to Kitsuchi, "We'll be counting on you, Kitsuchi-san."
"No need for thanks. We have a common enemy."
Kitsuchi replied. If Konoha, with both the Nine-Tails and the newly acquired Two-Tails, wasn't dealt with, their strength would grow immensely in a few years.
The previous Chunin Exams had facilitated the Kumogakure-Iwagakure alliance.
The next day, A ceased the subdued approach and dispatched numerous Kumogakure reconnaissance teams. They soon clashed with Konoha patrols, leading to skirmishes.
These encounters inflicted significant losses on Konoha, with targeted ambushes in many areas of the Land of Hot Water.
News quickly reached Sakumo, who, sensing something amiss, immediately sent out scouts to track Kumogakure's movements.
The scouts reported back rapidly, with information that shocked Sakumo Hatake.
Kumogakure had mobilized en masse, with a large force moving towards the Land of Fire, expected to invade within a few hours.
Sakumo gathered all the Jonin, shared the intelligence, and began making arrangements.
"Orochimaru-san, if I'm not here, you'll be in command. If Orochimaru is also occupied, Hayama-san, you take over. Yoichi-san, handle the Eight-Tails if it appears."
Sakumo organized the defenses. With equal numbers, Kumogakure was easier to manage than Iwagakure.
Once preparations were complete, Konoha ninjas quickly gathered, determined to face the imminent threat.
As the Konoha ninjas prepared, they soon spotted the advance units of Kumogakure's main force.
A Yamanaka clan ninja controlling a messenger hawk reported to Sakumo, "Sakumo-san, I see Iwagakure ninjas too, at least dozens, on Kumogakure's left flank."
Boom!
Before the Yamanaka ninja could finish, three colossal figures appeared ahead of Kumogakure's force.
A giant, red-furred ape with horns and two fangs, four tails swaying behind it.
A creature with a dolphin's head and a horse's body, pure white, its five massive tails blocking out the sky.
Lastly, the Eight-Tails Ox, familiar to Konoha ninjas from its fierce battle with Uchiha Yoichi, its destructive power terrifying to ordinary ninjas.
The appearance of these three fully-transformed tailed beasts on the battlefield immediately brought immense pressure on Konoha's side, even surprising Uchiha Yoichi, who sensed the severe threat.
Orochimaru's face turned grave. Based on the Yamanaka ninja's report, he quickly suggested to Sakumo, "Sakumo-san, we need to retreat. This battle is unwinnable."
"Retreating won't be easy. Kumogakure won't let us."
Sakumo replied, swiftly seeking a solution. With Kumogakure hiding such crucial information, they wouldn't allow an easy escape.
"No matter what, we need to fight first!"
Seeing the three fully-transformed tailed beasts, Yoichi realized he couldn't hide his strength today.
"Susanoo!"
Massive chakra surged from within, quickly forming bones, muscles, and armor.
A seventy to eighty-meter tall, dark blue Susanoo, resembling a giant crow tengu, appeared on the battlefield. With increased ocular power, Yoichi's Susanoo had grown taller than the Eight-Tails by over twenty meters.
The dark blue Susanoo swiftly moved to the front, swinging its chakra blade to deflect an incoming tailed beast bomb into the sky.
However, the Susanoo's blade broke after deflecting just one bomb, forcing it to cross its arms to block the second and third bombs.
Orochimaru reacted quickly, forming hand signs, "Triple Rashomon!"
Boom!
The violent explosion, searing flames, and intense shockwaves toppled the Rashomon gates.
Fortunately, the Konoha ninjas had scattered underground. Otherwise, the tailed beast bombs would have caused severe casualties.
Tailed beasts indeed lived up to their reputation as war nukes, their attacks devastating even to elite Jonin, who are the high ranks in a great village.
"Yo, yo, yo, bastard, fool, get blown away~!"
Killer Bee cheered after seeing the effect of the tailed beast bombs, rapping joyfully, then suggested to Rōshi and Han, "How about we keep up the momentum and continue the attack?"
"He's not down, Killer Bee, be careful!"
Swish!
A powerful slash suddenly emerged from the explosion's dust cloud, targeting the three jinchuriki, carving a deep chasm in the ground.
Thanks to Rōshi's warning, the three used their tails to block the slash.
The battlefield was now thoroughly devastated, with a deep chasm extending from Konoha's side to Kumogakure's main force. The tailed beast bomb explosions had also cleared the dust cloud.
Yoichi's Susanoo had a large hole in its chest from the bomb, but he quickly repaired it with chakra.
Before Susanoo, a nearly hundred-meter wide crater had formed.
Sakumo Hatake, Orochimaru, and others were inwardly alarmed. Without Yoichi and the Rashomon gates absorbing most of the explosion's impact, surviving even half the ninjas under the tailed beast bomb's assault would have been difficult.
"Hayama-san, have Inomata-san relay orders. The first squad covers, the second and third squads and the medical team prepare to retreat, and send a message to the village explaining the situation!"
Sakumo decisively ordered. Any delay would mean sacrificing the thousand ninjas here.
Yoichi and the three jinchuriki across from him also had thoughts of changing the battlefield.
Even Susanoo and the tailed beasts caused tremendous destruction with their attacks. On a ninja battlefield, without sealing techniques, the thousand ninjas wouldn't stand a chance.
"Simple Susanoo might not withstand continuous tailed beast bomb attacks. I need to reveal more of my power."
After deciding, Yoichi clasped his hands, and Sage Mode markings appeared on his face, with a horn slowly emerging on his forehead.
Even Susanoo transformed, its armor gaining scale-like features, and a similar horn appearing on its forehead.
"Sage Art: Wood Release: Wood Human Technique!"
(End of Chapter)
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The massive wooden figure formed within the Susanoo quickly made the already seventy to eighty meters tall Susanoo rise another thirty meters, transforming it into the Mighty Wooden Man Technique.
Now, the Hachibi, Yonbi, and Gobi were only half as tall as Yoichi.
"This... this is Mokuton!?"
Everyone present, except Orochimaru who had expected it, including Sakumo, all the Kumogakure and Iwagakure ninjas, as well as the three jinchuriki, were shocked upon witnessing this.
Especially the three bijuu, who immediately recalled the helplessness and anger they felt when they were once dominated by Mokuton. That bastard had captured them and sold them to these ninjas, condemning them to a life of eternal darkness.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The colossal Mighty Wooden Man began to move towards the three bijuu, causing the ground to shake violently. Nearby ninjas couldn't even stand up.
"Sakumo-san, act quickly. This is a rare opportunity," Orochimaru said before slithering like a snake towards another part of the battlefield.
The meticulously planned joint effort of Kumogakure and Iwagakure wouldn't be easily abandoned just because of the sudden appearance of Mokuton.
"Doton: Doryuudango!"
"Doton: Doryuuheki!"
Two Doton jutsus were cast in quick succession, the former by Kitsuchi and the latter by Orochimaru.
With the appearance of the three bijuu and the massive Mighty Wooden Man, the battlefield was quickly rearranged. Kitsuchi seized the opportunity to launch a surprise attack, aiming to deal a heavy blow to Konoha ninjas.
However, Orochimaru countered his Doton jutsu.
Orochimaru's hoarse voice mocked, "Heh heh, Kitsuchi-kun, I didn't expect Iwagakure to play such a trick. Fortunately, we have the Konoha no Raiga, foiling your plans."
"Orochimaru, three bijuu aren't so easily dealt with. If we delay a bit, you'll undoubtedly lose on the front lines! Doton: Doryuudan!"
"Doton: Doryuudan!"
Both cast Doton jutsus again. Apart from his research on snake techniques, Orochimaru was most proficient in Doton. He could perform almost all the Doton jutsus that Sarutobi Hiruzen could.
However, against Kitsuchi's advanced Doton techniques, his snake techniques were less effective unless he summoned Manda.
Boom!
A figure surrounded by lightning broke through Orochimaru's Doryuuheki and quickly charged at him.
"Ryuuro Bakuhatsu!"
Powerful Raiton chakra concentrated at the elbow, increasing the impact force at an incredible speed. Even an iron plate in front would be pierced by A's strike.
Clang!
A white light flashed as the White Fang short sword sliced through the lightning-covered armguard on A's wrist, then struck the metal guard on his arm.
It wasn't Sakumo's intention to miss; A had deflected the blade to make the metal guard collide with it.
Clang!
The clash produced a loud metallic sound, and both men jumped back using the recoil. A examined the metal guard on his arm, made from the Land of Lightning's hardest mineral and chakra-conducting metal, which now bore a shallow cut.
"Konoha no Shiroi Kiba..."
"They have no reinforcements. If we hold them off, Konoha's ninjas are doomed!"
Kitsuchi shouted and resumed his attack on Orochimaru.
They had nearly three thousand Kumogakure ninjas, dozens of Iwagakure elites capable of performing joint Doton jutsus. With Konoha's elites occupied, even ten minutes could see their camp overrun.
Meanwhile...
Yoichi and the three jinchuriki of Iwagakure and Kumogakure moved away from the battlefield. Both sides avoided their destructive powerhouses, even Kumogakure and Iwagakure ninjas kept their distance from their own jinchuriki.
Standing near such destructive beings made survival difficult even if they intended to protect you.
"Be cautious. Whether it's Mokuton or Susanoo, both are formidable adversaries for us."
The Hachibi reminded. All three bijuu had suffered at the hands of Mokuton before. Once entangled, their chakra would be swiftly drained.
Fortunately, they were now in jinchuriki form, making them more manageable than their original forms. If entangled, they could retreat into their jinchuriki.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The Mighty Wooden Man charged quickly, shaking the ground with each step, raising its long sword to strike at the Hachibi.
The octopus tails of the Hachibi elongated, forming a flexible shield to block the Mighty Wooden Man's slash.
Boom!
The chakra-infused wooden sword cut into the octopus tails but, due to their flexibility, most of the force was dissipated, leaving them only half-severed.
The slash's wind pressure, however, cleaved the ground behind the Hachibi, creating a deep chasm over a thousand meters long.
"Bijuu Dama!"
The Yonbi, controlled by Rōshi, quickly formed a Bijuu Dama and hurled it at Yoichi.
In the few seconds the Yonbi formed the bomb, Yoichi reacted, controlling the Mighty Wooden Man to catch the Bijuu Dama, using its chakra-absorbing ability to prevent it from exploding.
Meanwhile...
"Die! Futon: Yokai Totsugeki!"
The Gobi, controlled by Han, released a large amount of steam to increase its speed and strength, charging at the Mighty Wooden Man.
"Take this back!"
Yoichi pressed the Bijuu Dama against the Gobi's head, causing it to explode violently upon impact.
The explosion and shockwave created a terrifying spectacle on the battlefield, felt even from a great distance.
After several seconds, the shockwave subsided, revealing the heavily injured Han, flung back hundreds of meters. Although the Gobi's body absorbed most of the damage, Han still felt immense pain.
"You idiot! If you can't fight in bijuu form, let me handle it. Stop using my body to take heavy hits."
The Gobi scolded Han. Though it frequently lent Han its chakra, Han had never fought fully transformed before, and his first battle ended in such a blunder.
The Mighty Wooden Man lost an arm in the explosion but was quickly repaired by Yoichi's chakra control. Without the Sage Art chakra and Susanoo, the wooden figure couldn't have withstood the blast.
"Mokuton: Shijuukaijin!"
After forming the seals, massive trees burst from the ground, transforming into a forest-like sea that surged towards the three bijuu.
"Be careful not to get entangled by the trees."
The Hachibi warned, only to find itself quickly ensnared by numerous trees growing around it.
"Damn it!"
The Hachibi struggled against the surprisingly strong and tough trees, requiring significant effort to break each one.
This Mokuton, enhanced by Sage Art chakra, could be considered a Sage Art.
"Die!"
The Mighty Wooden Man's chakra sword swung horizontally, aiming to decapitate the Hachibi.
Sensing danger, the Hachibi used four octopus tails to shield itself, but all four were severed by the slash.
The Hachibi roared in pain. Although its tails could regenerate, the pain from being severed was unavoidable.
"Kakazan!"
Son Goku, taking control from Rōshi, pounded the ground, causing magma to erupt and incinerate the surrounding trees.
Son Goku remained unscathed in the magma, accustomed to such environments from years of living in it. The Yonbi and Gobi took control, as Rōshi and Han's initial attempts at fully transformed combat were poor.
The Gobi used Futton, emitting a large amount of steam to break free from the entangling trees. Both bijuu had special abilities effective against Mokuton.
"Yokai Setsudan!"
The Gobi, freed, used Futton to accelerate, charging directly at the Mighty Wooden Man's chakra sword.
The Gobi's horns, its hardest part, combined with the acceleration, pushed the much larger Mighty Wooden Man back.
The Yonbi moved to aid the Hachibi, using Youton to burn away the trees binding it. "Are you okay, Hachibi?"
"I'm fine, thanks to your ability. Otherwise, I'd have had to de-transform."
The Hachibi gratefully replied. Without the bijuu form, Killer Bee would have been vulnerable to the colossal threat, likely dying within a few rounds.
"Enough talk. Mokuton is powerful, but capturing all three of us won't be easy. Let's help the Gobi!"
While Son Goku spoke, the Mighty Wooden Man knocked the Gobi down with a slash, about to deliver a fatal blow when the Yonbi and Hachibi launched Bijuu Dama.
The first Bijuu Dama was deflected by the Mighty Wooden Man, but the second struck it directly.
At the moment of impact, the Gobi shielded itself with its tails. The bijuu's tails were exceptionally tough, capable of withstanding many attacks.
However, only the Yonbi and higher could manage this. The Ichibi, Nibi, and Sanbi had too few tails to protect their massive bodies.
Meanwhile, on another part of the battlefield...
Konoha's side had barely held out for ten minutes before collapsing.
The combined Doton jutsus of the Iwagakure elites were too difficult to counter. Simple techniques like Iwa no Tekkai and I
wa no Tsuchi Ransu were used as if they were S-rank forbidden jutsus, with continuous rock rain causing severe casualties among Konoha ninjas.
Even Jonin had to use chakra-intensive jutsus to block the Iwagakure's combined attacks.
The Iwagakure ninjas used low-chakra Doton jutsus, but Konoha ninjas couldn't withstand multiple rounds and began to retreat.
As their formation broke, Kumogakure ninjas formed assault teams to charge in, killing Konoha ninjas under the cover of jutsus, shuriken, kunai, and explosive tags.
"Sakumo-sama, Orochimaru-sama, we can't hold on. Iwagakure and Kumogakure are breaching our formation."
Sakumo and Orochimaru, fighting A and Kitsuchi, heard this message through a Yamanaka clan ninja's communication jutsu.
This battle had only just begun. The enemy's onslaught was too fierce!
"Sakumo-sama, Orochimaru-sama, we can't hold on. Iwagakure and Kumogakure are breaching our formation."
Sakumo and Orochimaru, fighting A and Kitsuchi, heard this message through a Yamanaka clan ninja's communication jutsu.
This battle had only just begun. The enemy's onslaught was too fierce!
"Retreat immediately. We've lost this battle. Fall back to the second camp and set up defenses. Use the summoning snakes as cover!"
Sakumo ordered decisively. Through the Yamanaka clan's jutsu, he knew the situation; Kumogakure and Iwagakure were relentless, their powerful attacks exhausting chakra without hesitation.
"Orochimaru, inform Yoichi-kun to find a chance to retreat. If he can't, let me know, and I'll support you. Inomata, assist Orochimaru with communication."
Sakumo used the Yamanaka clan's jutsu to give orders, then created a shadow clone.
Seeing this, A became vigilant but then saw Sakumo's shadow clone heading towards Orochimaru and Kitsuchi, enraging him.
"Konoha no Shiroi Kiba, you dare underestimate me!"
Even if A was at a disadvantage, he wasn't completely powerless. How dare Konoha's White Fang divert half his chakra to help others!
"I'll kill you!"
Zzzzz!
A's Raiton chakra surged to its maximum, increasing his speed slightly as he charged at Sakumo.
Orochimaru, upon seeing Sakumo's shadow clone arrive, used snake techniques to disengage and headed towards Yoichi.
"Kuannin, Yuta, Higashi, use jutsus to intercept Konoha no Shiroi Kiba. Don't engage him closely!"
Kitsuchi ordered, using jutsus to force back Sakumo's shadow clone and chasing after Orochimaru.
"Damn beasts!"
Yoichi's multiple attacks were countered by the three bijuu's mutual cover, angering him.
Noticing Orochimaru's arrival, Yoichi saw him summon snakes to entangle the Yonbi and Gobi's legs, then explode, toppling them.
Suddenly, Yoichi heard a voice in his mind, "Yoichi-sama, I'm Yamanaka Inomata. This is my jutsu, allowing Orochimaru-sama to communicate with you."
"Yoichi-kun, we've lost the front line and are retreating. I'm here to cover you."
"No need. Before we retreat, I'll kill at least one bijuu!"
Yoichi's words reached Orochimaru and Inomata, surprising Orochimaru.
The next moment, Yoichi created a wooden clone to maintain the Mighty Wooden Man, then jumped away; maintaining the Mighty Wooden Man for so long had consumed a lot of his chakra, but he still had enough strength for his trump card.
A key seal of the Four Symbols Seal appeared in his hand, which he pressed and turned on his abdomen!
The internal Four Symbols Seal opened, enveloping Godzilla in chakra, causing the giant beast to expand rapidly!
Suddenly, Yoichi's body began to change, hardening skin appearing, a tail sprouting from his back, hands turning into claws, and his body growing larger.
"Roar!!"
The battlefield trembled as the Godzilla-like form of Yoichi emerged, towering over everything. His monstrous roar echoed, signaling his true power.
"Prepare yourself!" Yoichi growled, charging at the three bijuu with newfound ferocity.
The Hachibi, Yonbi, and Gobi prepared to counterattack, their massive forms bracing for the clash with Yoichi's transformed state.
In the face of overwhelming power, both sides realized this battle was far from over. The true test of strength, strategy, and survival had just begun.
(End of Chapter)
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