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Chapter 125: Like a Miracle [35]
Chapter 125: Like a Miracle [35]
"It's a good thing Fengye is accompanying Tsunade."
Sarutobi Hiruzen felt a sense of relief in his heart. If Fengye hadn't sensed the danger earlier and Tsunade had gone alone, encountering the Cloud ninja's AB combination, the consequences could have been dire.
If Tsunade were to fall in battle, it would deal a significant blow to their overall strength and morale, and the situation here would be even worse than in the Land of Earth.
"Fire Shadow, what if we retreat with our entire army? Instead of engaging the Cloud ninjas directly, we could send our entire force to hunt down the Third Raikage's son and the jinchuriki of the Eight-Tails in the Cloud Village."
A ninja suggested in a low voice, "Once we take out those two, the Cloud ninjas will suffer a tremendous loss. Then, when we face them, we'll be able to achieve a resounding victory."
"No!"
Someone immediately objected, "There are still a large number of injured and supplies in the camp. Are you suggesting we abandon all the wounded and our resources?"
The others also joined the discussion, debating whether to engage the enemy head-on or abandon the camp and retreat towards the Land of Fire, targeting the Third Raikage's son and the jinchuriki of the Eight-Tails.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's mind was in turmoil.
If they chose to confront the Cloud ninjas directly, their chances of victory were slim. Even if they could withstand the enemy's assault, their losses would undoubtedly be severe.
However, if they abandoned the idea of direct engagement and instead went after the Third Raikage's son and the jinchuriki of the Eight-Tails, failure would be just as disastrous. Moreover, leaving the wounded behind would also affect the ninja's fighting spirit.
He was caught between a rock and a hard place.
Just as Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression shifted, about to make a decision, a liaison ninja rushed into the tent once more.
His eyes still held a hint of residual shock as he took in the arguing ninjas within the tent and Sarutobi Hiruzen's paused movement. He took a deep breath.
"Fire Shadow! Battle report from the Second Valley Bridge!"
"Fengye, the jonin, defeated the Third Raikage's son, rendering him incapable of fighting. The Cloud ninjas used some sort of technique to transport the Raikage to their location, covering the escape of the jinchuriki and the Raikage's son..."
Hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others' expressions changed.
The fact that Fengye had defeated the Third Raikage's son was not surprising to them; after all, Fengye was the Silver Flash, a powerful ninja who had slain Chiyo. What truly startled them was the arrival of the Third Raikage himself at the Second Valley Bridge!
Those present had a deep understanding of the Third Raikage, especially Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had recently led a team against him, resulting in both sides withdrawing.
He was well aware of the Raikage's strength.
The Third Raikage was a ninja who had honed his lightning release ninjutsu and taijutsu to the extreme, a monstrous existence in terms of ninjutsu and physical prowess. In Sarutobi Hiruzen's opinion, he was the strongest ninja he had ever encountered!
['I never anticipated it would come to this. I should have gone to provide support personally...']
The thought flashed through Sarutobi Hiruzen's mind, but he also felt a slight relief. Although the Third Raikage's presence on the battlefield posed a threat to Fengye and Tsunade, at least the main force attacking them wouldn't have the Raikage leading them, at least not in the short term.
He reached for the teacup on the table.
The others in the tent quickly came to the same realization, letting out a collective sigh of relief. The tense and oppressive atmosphere eased slightly.
Just then—
The liaison ninja took a breath, his eyes still reflecting the shock he'd experienced. His voice trembled slightly as he continued, "The jinchuriki of the Eight-Tails and the Third Raikage's son have fled the battlefield, their whereabouts unknown. The Third Raikage remained and engaged in a fierce battle with Fengye, the jonin..."
"According to the liaison ninja's report, Fengye, the jonin, ultimately used a super S-rank ninjutsu to slay the Third Raikage!"
With those words, the chapter came to an end.
Crunch!
In the midst of the quiet, the sound of a shattering teacup cut through the air. It was Sarutobi Hiruzen who had dropped it, his hand shaking slightly as he held on to the cup.
"You... What did you say?!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen's hand remained in the position of holding the cup, his fingers trembling slightly as he looked at the liaison ninja.
The other ninjas in the tent wore identical expressions of shock, their minds blank as they struggled to process the news.
Defeating the son of the Third Raikage...
That was nothing surprising.
Feng Ye was the Silver Flash of Konoha.
But killing the Third Raikage himself? That was almost unbelievable, and it left them all in a state of stunned disbelief.
And what was this about a super S-rank ninjutsu?!
...
Near the Second Valley Bridge.
After nearly two hours of rest, Tsunade finally recovered and the Yin seal mark on her forehead reappeared.
Feng Ye still wore the green overcoat. Instead of taking it off to change into the dead Cloud ninja's clothes, he simply kept it on.
Tsunade looked at Feng Ye, who was standing on a raised stone not far away, and said, "You seem to have recovered faster than I did."
"I am a man, after all."
Feng Ye turned to look at Tsunade, a playful smile on his face.
Seeing his expression, Tsunade couldn't help but find it amusing. "You might want to change into some proper clothes before you try to look cool again... Oh, it looks like the support team is here."
"Have they finally arrived?"
Feng Ye looked up, and after a moment, he spotted a dark silhouette in the distance, approaching their location.
Tsunade gazed at the distant silhouette, her arms folded in front of her. "After today, your fame will spread throughout the ninja world, and countless ninjas will come to fear you."
A faint smile appeared on Feng Ye's face.
...
The support team quickly joined up with Feng Ye, Tsunade, and the others.
Uchiha Fugaku and Nara Shikaku had received news of the battle and the situation at the Wood Leaf camp along the way, and both men were stunned by the developments.
Even Nara Shikaku, who had anticipated the worst-case scenario of the Third Raikage appearing, had not expected Feng Ye to kill him!
The Third Raikage was known as the strongest of all the Raikage in the Cloud Village!
Even Sarutobi Hiruzen had been at a disadvantage during a previous encounter, and both sides had eventually withdrawn to avoid unnecessary losses.
Uchiha Fugaku vaguely remembered Feng Ye's graduation from the Ninja Academy and his subsequent application and passing of the Chunin Exam—all within the last two years.
In this short span of time, Feng Ye had climbed the ranks of ninjas, step by step.
He had first shown his potential in the battle in the Grass Country...
Then, in the Rain Country, he had truly revealed his prowess...
And now, in the Wind Country, after killing the Sand Village elder Chiyo, he had become famous throughout the ninja world. And today, he had killed the Third Raikage of the Cloud Village...
His rise was nothing short of miraculous!
Unbeknownst to them, the eldest son of the White Fang, a mere eleven-year-old ninja, had already reached the pinnacle of the ninja world, surpassing countless others.
(End of Chapter)
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