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Chapter 191: The Collapse of the Mist Ninja Frontline!
Chapter 191: The Collapse of the Mist Ninja Frontline!
At the seaside fishing spot.
"Yagoto?"
To Hei looked at the figure in front of him, puzzled as to why he was here. Shouldn't he be in Konoha?
"It's Miss Mei!"
Yagoto delivered a message that made it impossible for To Hei to stay calm.
"What?!"
To Hei, who had been sitting on a homemade wooden chair, instinctively stood up.
"Miss Mei and the main branch of the Uchiha clan are trapped on the southeastern border. Only you can save them now...!"
Yagoto, who wouldn't play games at a time like this, urgently revealed the information that had been kept secret by the village.
It turned out that the Uchiha and Hyuga clans had suddenly discovered a rare opportunity for a counterattack and organized a strike.
Initially, it went extremely well, pushing the Mist ninjas back step by step.
Seeing this golden opportunity, they committed the majority of their forces to the counterattack, leaving the main branch of the Uchiha clan to guard their base.
However, they didn't expect it to be a trap. The attacking forces were decimated by the Third Mizukage and the remaining Seven Swordsmen of the Mist, using a divide-and-conquer strategy.
Moreover, there were ambushes on the return route, forcing the defeated troops to retreat via alternative routes.
As a result, the main branch of the Uchiha clan, still holding the border, was surrounded by the high-spirited Mist ninja army.
Upon receiving the news, the village immediately sealed the information and began constructing a second defensive line.
As for the Uchiha main branch holding the fort?
Sorry, we don't know them.
They were directly used as sacrifices to buy time for the establishment of the second defensive line.
That was the gist of it.
This was why Yagoto had come to find To Hei instead of seeking help from the village.
The Uchiha clan was at a loss.
Not only were most of their forces already committed, but the remaining members were part of the security department and couldn't leave the village without permission.
Even if they were to attempt a rescue, their priority would be to assist the defeated Uchiha forces.
After hearing the detailed report, To Hei flew into a rage.
"Is Fugaku a pig?!"
"Even a pig wouldn't be as reckless as him, walking right into a trap!"
"Damn, he can't handle internal conflicts and is useless in external battles. Losing to Danzo and now the Mist ninjas, there's nothing left to lose."
"Making him the clan leader was a mistake. He doesn't have the capability, do you understand?!"
...
Originally, he had planned to gradually enhance his fiancee's strength, then challenge Fugaku to seize control of the clan, at the very least ensuring control over the main branch.
But he hadn't expected Fugaku to do something so foolish.
Knowing it was a trap, he still went for the glory.
Initially, the two powerful clans could have withstood the assault of one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages. After this battle, the losses were unimaginable.
No wonder the future clans were so weak.
In the original timeline, they must have been similarly betrayed.
Otherwise, To Hei couldn't fathom why two Kage-level shinobi could massacre the Uchiha.
Even an ambush wouldn't be possible!
With thousands of clan members and hundreds of ninjas, they couldn't all be killed, even if they were pigs.
But if they were first betrayed and their strength significantly reduced, it became a possibility.
Hearing To Hei's tirade, Yagoto felt a bit awkward.
After all, Fugaku was the clan leader. Though Yagoto was from the main branch, he was still an Uchiha. Was it proper for To Hei to berate the clan leader in front of him?
After venting for a while, To Hei calmed down.
There was one thing he couldn't understand.
Why hadn't he received any news?
As the commander of the southwestern ninja forces, he should have been informed of such critical information.
But he hadn't received any intelligence, indicating it had been suppressed.
It wasn't surprising that the village leadership hadn't shared the information with him.
Given their plan to sacrifice the main branch to buy time for the second defensive line, it made sense not to inform him.
But why hadn't Mei sent him a message?
There was no reason!
No matter how strong-willed and domineering her personality, she wouldn't choose to die rather than send a message in such a desperate situation, would she?
So... there’s only one possibility.
“Damn, that old coot again!”
Tang Ping muttered.
It had to be that old man, Madara, up to his tricks again.
Only the White Zetsu could silently seal off information like that.
But what his goal was, they didn’t know.
It definitely wasn’t anything good!
If the other side was up to something in the shadows, there might be more sinister plots afoot.
Right now, the other side was probably in the final stages of their plan.
If Team 404 went all out, they might have a chance to sever the other side’s lifeline.
But doing so would expose everything they had, which would be tantamount to suicide.
So, finding that old man and sending him to his grave wasn’t a viable option for now.
But it was fine.
Just a few more years, and he would naturally be out of the picture.
Fortunately, the other side was in the open, while he was in the shadows, allowing him to respond carefully.
“Alright, let’s go!”
Tang Ping’s mind raced with countless thoughts, but in the end, only one idea remained.
No matter what the other side’s plot was, he could crush it with his overwhelming strength.
He hadn’t fought all-out many times; the battle at Mount Kikyo was one of them. Since then, he had only shown a fraction of his true power, so the other side couldn’t possibly know everything about him.
But upon hearing his response, Uchiha Hachidai was incredibly surprised and asked, “Just us?”
He glanced around and realized there were only two of them.
“Of course not!” Tang Ping gave him a strange look and, after the other man relaxed, continued, “It’s Team 404 and you!”
Taking the Southwest Ninja Army would be a waste of time and wouldn’t be very effective.
The Mist Shinobi had set up a trap specifically to ‘lure and ambush’ them. The more forces they brought, the faster they would die.
So, he needed to employ a special tactic.
A tactic that would catch the other side off guard, giving them a chance to succeed.
Soon, Hyuga Seigetsu and Yamakawa Kousuke were summoned.
Their doppelgangers would continue to pose as them in Chasen Castle.
Of course, the name had already changed.
Tenshukaku!
As Tang Ping’s base, he had the right to rename it, and the village and the Land of Fire had approved.
So, he indulged himself a little.
He officially renamed Chasen Castle to Tenshukaku.
It perfectly suited his usual penchant for mischief.
The four quickly arrived at a hidden location. After Hyuga Seigetsu nodded, confirming there were no White Zetsu around, Tang Ping bit his finger, smeared his blood on his hand, and began to form seals.
That’s right!
He was summoning Taiichi directly.
If it were anyone else, they would definitely head to the ground.
But Tang Ping was planning to use an ‘airdrop tactic.’
Only by doing this could they appear unexpectedly and have a chance to rescue Uchiha Mei.
“Summoning Jutsu!”
Tang Ping slapped his right hand on the ground.
Bang!
A large cloud of mist erupted.
Feeling Tang Ping’s resolve, Taiichi remained silent, standing still on the ground.
“Get on!”
Tang Ping jumped onto the creature’s back and beckoned the others.
There was no need to worry about weight.
Even with its wings folded, Taiichi stood over twenty meters tall, equivalent to a five- or six-story building. Carrying the four of them was a simple task.
“But...”
Uchiha Hachidai hesitated, eyeing Taiichi’s massive body covered in dark golden feathers.
Top-tier summoning beasts each had their own temperaments. Jumping onto one without permission could anger it.
Taiichi’s reputation among the Uchiha was high; countless people aspired to have such a powerful and magnificent top-tier summoning beast.
At the very least, it was better than snakes, toads, or bugs, right?
But seeing Tang Ping’s puzzled look, Uchiha Hachidai gritted his teeth and jumped onto the back.
Swish!
Taiichi spread its wings and took to the sky, flying east at full speed.
A conspiracy awaited them there.
(End of Chapter)
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