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Chapter 128: Oh No, the Hokage's Son Has Been Captured!
Chapter 128: Oh No, the Hokage's Son Has Been Captured!
"Earth Release: Ultra-Weight Rock Technique!"
In an instant, the massive body of the giant snake, Manda, became tightly pressed against the ground, rendering it immobile.
A tall, muscular ninja with a red headband and a red combat suit stood in front of Manda, his right arm exposed.
It was Kurotsuchi, the son of the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki.
A near-Kage-level powerhouse!
Unfortunately, he hadn't mastered the pinnacle Kekkei Tota of the Hidden Rock Village, the Dust Release. Otherwise, he could have instantly defeated Manda with a single strike, rather than just restraining it.
But this was enough.
Without Manda, a large summoned beast, leading the charge, the Leaf Village ninjas found it incredibly difficult to retreat.
They were surrounded—pursued from the front and intercepted from behind.
The situation for the Leaf Village ninjas was perilous.
"Damn it!"
Ape Fly Shinno's teeth were almost grinding to dust.
Becoming a commander for the first time and going on his first mission should have been two joyful events, but why had they turned into this?
"Brat!"
Babushka Chiyo seized the opportunity and initiated a close-quarters battle.
As a puppeteer, close combat was her fatal weakness. But Chiyo was acting out of character by engaging in close range, which definitely indicated something was wrong.
Ape Fly Shinno wasn't a rookie; he understood this and used ninjutsu and throwing techniques to keep his distance.
From this perspective, his fundamentals were solid, making him a well-rounded ninja.
High EQ: Well-rounded ninja!
Low EQ: Good-for-nothing!
Perhaps it was because he lacked a standout strength that he couldn't break through to the Kage level.
Thump, thump!
Ape Fly Shinno's heart began to race uncontrollably.
Was he poisoned?
He knew his current state was far from normal.
As for antidotes?
Sorry, they had no effect.
He didn't even have the chance to counterattack because he had just created distance.
Facing a Kage-level powerhouse, Ape Fly Shinno was repeatedly pinned down and beaten.
In the Hidden Leaf Village, due to his status as the Hokage's son, no one had ever shown him the true danger of Kage-level opponents.
Now, facing other villages' Kage-level ninjas, he was getting a harsh lesson.
But the cost of this lesson was too high...
Bang!
Ape Fly Shinno fainted due to insufficient blood supply to his heart, and the centipede puppet, as thick as a round table, immediately swallowed him into its belly.
"Shinno!"
"Commander!"
...
Anxieties echoed from the mouths of the Leaf Village ninjas.
Everyone was in a panic.
They hadn't expected Ape Fly Shinno to be captured.
After all, while Chiyo was a Kage-level powerhouse, her Ten Puppets of the Pine had not been fully repaired, significantly reducing her combat effectiveness. It wasn't an exaggeration to consider her an elite jonin.
It was because of this that Ape Fly Shinno had decided to face her alone.
At the very least, he could boast about 'battling a Kage-level powerhouse without falling behind' in the future.
But who would have thought that a battle he had under control would go so wrong?
In fact, the outcome was predetermined.
After receiving intelligence from the 'Shell' organization, the Sand Village ninjas had planned ahead, including specifically targeting Ape Fly Shinno.
When the centipede puppet first emerged from the ground, it had actually released an odorless and tasteless drug.
This drug went unnoticed.
Once it entered the body, another drug could be used as a trigger to make the target's heart race.
It wasn't a poison!
The effect was to make the heart race due to physical exertion, leading to unconsciousness due to insufficient blood supply.
Clever!
The Sand Village's plan was indeed unsolvable when caught off guard.
Of course, if it were aimed at certain targets, it would have been ineffective.
For example, Orochimaru, Tsunade, Jiraiya, or Doan.
But Ape Fly Shinno was just an elite jonin. With the intelligence known in advance, having Chiyo, the master of poisons, prepare a specific toxin to take him out wasn't surprising.
If it had been Doan!
His Flame Cloak would have evaporated even the strongest poisons, and other Kage-level ninjas had their own means.
"Shadow Imitation Jutsu!"
Nara Shikaku reacted immediately, using his secret technique to pin the puppet, preventing it from burrowing back underground.
"Multi-Size Jutsu!"
Akimichi Choza, in perfect coordination, instantly transformed into a giant over ten meters tall (without using secret medicine) and rushed toward the puppet to rescue Shinno.
Yugao tried to intercept, but was restrained by Inoichi's Mind Body Switch Technique.
It was no wonder this generation of 'Ino-Shika-Cho' was unmatched, both in teamwork and strength.
It's worth noting that not every combination of the three clans qualifies as 'Ino-Shika-Cho.' Only the most outstanding trio of their generation earns this title.
Not only did the three act, but other Leaf Village ninjas also broke away from their opponents and charged toward the puppet.
They had to save Ape Fly Shinno at all costs.
While the Will of Fire preached that everyone in the village was equally important,
But words can deceive others, not yourself.
"Shadow Multi-Snake Hand!"
Orochimaru didn't care about chakra consumption as he launched a powerful attack.
He had already gained the upper hand, slowly forcing Gaara to act according to his plans, but now he needed to end the battle immediately.
"Orochimaru, you don't really think this move will work on me, do you?"
Gaara waved his right hand, directly controlling the golden sand in front of him to block the snakes that were about to bite him.
These snakes were indeed troublesome, not only because of their venom but also because of their ability to bind and seal. However, they lacked the power to break through defenses, so the golden sand easily stopped them.
"Is that so!"
Orochimaru let out a sinister laugh.
Clang!
At the same time, one of the snake heads from his right hand opened its mouth and spat out a gleaming sword, instantly piercing through the golden sand shield.
The Kusanagi Sword!
It was also Orochimaru's trump card.
Though not a divine weapon, it was undoubtedly razor-sharp.
Slice!
The blade left a thin wound on Gaara's right arm.
"Poison?"
Gaara, seeing the color of his blood, immediately created some distance and used an antidote.
For an elite like him, ordinary poisons would have little effect.
But he dared not underestimate Orochimaru's poison.
While Gaara was taking the antidote, Orochimaru used the Body Flicker Technique to rush to Chiyo's side, holding her back to buy time for the others to save the captive.
Orochimaru was the true all-rounder.
His ninjutsu, genjutsu, and taijutsu had no weaknesses, making him a super-enhanced version of Asuma Sarutobi.
Now, by using his superior close-combat skills to bully the elderly Chiyo, he quickly gained the upper hand.
The loss of the Ten Puppets of Near Song significantly reduced Chiyo's combat power, but it also lured the prey into the trap.
Crack!
Choji Akimichi snapped the massive centipede puppet in two, throwing the half containing the 'person' toward the Leaf Village.
"Cover me!"
Ko Sarutobi used explosive tags to force the enemies back and immediately chased after the half-puppet.
The other three, including Shizuna, were responsible for covering her, ensuring she could reach the half-puppet and rescue the person inside.
"It's a decoy!!"
Ko Sarutobi's face turned grim. The 'person' in front of her, though dressed in a Leaf Village uniform, was a puppet. The real Asuma Sarutobi was not there.
It seemed Chiyo had tricked everyone.
The puppet had swallowed Asuma and immediately transported him away. By the time they had retrieved the person, it was just a decoy to throw them off.
"Retreat!"
Orochimaru, without a moment's hesitation, gave the order to retreat.
As the 'Cold Lord,' he never lacked decisiveness.
Staying would not only fail to save Asuma but might also result in a total loss. It was better to retreat and plan a rescue later.
As long as they could retreat, they could find a way to save Asuma. If they all stayed, there would be no hope.
The others understood this and began to withdraw one by one.
"Ko Sarutobi, you select a hundred people to cover the retreat!"
Orochimaru's vertical pupils fixed on her as he gave the order.
The subtext was clear.
She was to select a hundred clan ninjas to act as cannon fodder!
Though she was a 'Boxing Master' and dared to show her displeasure even to a sage like Dohei, Ko Sarutobi dared not say a word to Orochimaru. She simply nodded.
His authority was too overwhelming!
This showed the status of the Three Legendary Sannin in the hearts of the Leaf Village ninjas.
"Yes!"
Even knowing that this nod meant sending a hundred people to their deaths, Ko Sarutobi had no choice but to comply.
Though Orochimaru's order was harsh, it was the best option.
If they retreated without a rear guard, the Sand ninjas would surely pursue them, causing even greater losses. Having a rear guard, though cruel, would allow the others to retreat safely.
A hundred ninjas were selected.
Knowing their task, they turned back without hesitation and launched a counterattack.
Even a shadow-level ninja couldn't afford to be careless against these Leaf Village ninjas, as they could pose a significant threat when they put their lives on the line.
Thus, the rear pursuit was temporarily halted.
With the threat of the Sand ninjas gone, Orochimaru and his team of powerful ninjas broke through the intercept by Roshi.
Though they successfully broke through, the casualties were significant.
Of the original 1,200 ninjas, only about 800 remained, a loss of nearly a third.
This was a considerable loss.
However, that was a concern for later. The priority was to escape the pursuit.
Watching the gradually calming battlefield, Dohei, who had been observing, rose with a satisfied expression.
"Let's go!"
This was too good to be true.
He was now very curious about the reactions of the Leaf Village F4, wondering if they were sweating profusely.
(End of Chapter)
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