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Chapter 277: Fifth Hokage! 【17】
Chapter 277: Fifth Hokage! 【17】
The First Mizukage, First Kazekage, Second Mizukage, Second Kazekage...
There were already six former Kage standing here, and including the other well-known powerful ninjas, there were at least ten Kage-level figures present.
Such a lineup would easily crush even a large ninja village. Even if the two great ninja villages of the Second Ninja World War joined forces, they would struggle to withstand this might.
That ninja from Konoha...
He actually said that it would be over once the Hokage arrives.
What was most crucial, however, was that Hashirama Senju noticed that the other Konoha ninjas, like Kurenai Yuhi and Yahiko Nara, didn't seem to doubt Kakashi's words at all!
"Quite the persuasive Hokage, I'm curious to see who it is."
Hashirama murmured to himself, but he was worried that he might not get the chance to find out, as his older brother, Senju Tobirama, was likely on Konoha's side and might have already arrived!
Facing the mighty pressure brought by the Reanimated Army, the Sunagakure ninjas, who had been in a chaotic battle just a quarter of an hour ago, were now forced to stand with Konoha.
They were clearly on the losing end.
They were being beaten down mercilessly.
Yet, in order to survive, they had no choice but to stand with those who had beaten them, a bitter pill to swallow, but one that Rosha had to accept as well. He wanted to live, for death would mean the end of everything.
Sunagakure might be destined to become a thing of the past, but at least some seeds had to be preserved so that even if they merged with Konoha in the future, they could become a prominent clan like the Uchiha or Hyuga, thus avoiding complete annihilation.
Whoosh!!
It was about this time.
The attacks of the First Mizukage and the others, which had momentarily stalled, erupted once more.
"I'm a Water Style ninja, so send a ninja proficient in Earth Style to deal with me. Don't try to match my long-range ninjutsu, get in close, as I'm not that adept in close combat!"
The First Mizukage shouted as he formed hand seals with both hands, addressing the ninjas in front of him.
Even though the Konoha ninjas and the Sand ninjas before them were not from Kirigakure, Kirigakure might also be under attack by the Konoha forces at this very moment. If not, once they finished off Konoha and Sunagakure, Kirigakure would surely be next.
They knew which side to choose.
"I'm a Wind Style ninja, weak to Fire Style, but I don't have any major weaknesses..."
The First Kazekage also spoke up, his voice deep and serious as he swiftly formed hand seals with both hands.
Rumble, Rumble!!
Tsunami-like waters surged and howled, and violent winds swirled.
The two founding Kage, standing at the forefront, unleashed ninjutsu that covered almost everyone, including Kakashi, within the attack range.
"..."
Kakashi glanced at Obito, who was also looking at him.
Without Obito, he might not be able to handle so many former Kage alone, but he could still calmly send Kurenai and the others away. However, the situation made it difficult to succeed.
Boom! Boom!!
The attacks of the First Mizukage and the First Kazekage were countered by Yahiko Nara and Kurenai Yuhi, who had both fully transformed into their tailed beasts and used their Tailed Beast Balls. Meanwhile, the other Kage figures swiftly closed in.
Even though Konan, Uchiha Stop, and the others were also extremely powerful ninjas, they quickly fell into a tough battle against the several-fold Kage-level opponents leading the enemy forces.
"This won't do..."
"We can't hold out for long like this. I wonder if my Hypnosis Genjutsu will work on the Reanimated ninjas..."
After evading Second Hokage Tobirama Senju's attack with his Body Flicker Technique, Uchiha Stop gritted his teeth. He decided that he had to try it now, so he looked at Tobirama, and the tomoe in his eyes combined to form a four-cornered pinwheel that suddenly spun.
Buzz!!
Tobirama Senju's body froze for an instant.
At the same time, far away, thousands of miles away, Nagato suddenly felt a jolt, his pupils shrinking slightly as his expression changed. He sensed that Tobirama had lost control.
"Is it an illusion? Well done, Uchiha Clan's ninja!"
Tobirama Senju realized that his Remote Control Jutsu and the Reanimation Jutsu's remote control had canceled each other out, restoring his ability to act, and his spirit lifted.
He used the Flying Thunder God Technique to appear in front of Mitarashi Anko in an instant and used a Water Style ninjutsu to force the attacking Chiyo and Second Kazekage back.
Witnessing this, the numerous former Kage present changed their expressions, and they all looked over, while Anko was also taken aback, looking at Tobirama and exclaiming, "Second Hokage?!"
Tobirama looked at Uchiha Stop and said, "That Uchiha Clan ninja, your genjutsu is strong. It can neutralize the Reanimation Jutsu's control. Release a few more former Kage, and we can balance out the difference in our forces!"
However,
Uchiha Stop closed one eye, and blood flowed from the corner of that eye. His face was somewhat pale as he said, "I'm sorry, Second Hokage... I can only use that once..."
Both of his Mangekyo Sharingan abilities were Hypnosis Genjutsu, the most powerful genjutsu that could influence others' consciousness, but the cooldown period was extremely long. His left eye had used it once over three years ago when it first opened, and it still hadn't recovered. Now that he had used his right eye, he wouldn't be able to use it again for a while.
With Hashirama's strength, unless the enemy also resurrected Uchiha Madara, the combined might of the previous Kage would be something that he and his brother could contend with.
But now, that plan was impossible to carry out.
Swoosh! Swoosh!!
Tobirama's figure flickered as he assisted Anko Mitarashi, Might Guy, and Roshi in repelling several attacks. However, the First Mizukage and the First Kazekage had already overwhelmingly suppressed Kurenai Yuhi and Ino Yamanaka, who had both fully transformed into their tailed beasts.
Although Tobirama's escape from his predicament eased the near-disastrous situation, the battle was still heading towards a breakdown due to the overwhelming power gap!
In fact, even when Tobirama used the Flying Thunder God Technique to slash off Chiyo's head, he couldn't seal her in time due to interference from the other Reanimated ninjas.
"This won't do..."
"Ninja of Konoha and Sunagakure, I'll use the Flying Thunder God Technique to get you out of here!"
Realizing that continuing the fight would lead to inevitable defeat, Tobirama made a decision.
Swoosh!!
As he spoke, he flickered behind Konan, touched her Paper Wing with his hand, and activated the Flying Thunder God Technique, instantly teleporting her away from the battlefield.
Immediately after, Tobirama flickered again and appeared beside Might Guy, who had just exceeded his limit after opening the Eighth Gate of the Eight Inner Gates, and was about to collapse. Tobirama also teleported Guy away from the battle.
"As expected of the Second Hokage."
Seeing this, Itachi Uchiha managed a difficult smile. He knew his plan had worked, and even if Feng Ye hadn't made it in time, there was now a chance for a safe evacuation.
But.
As Tobirama teleported Guy and Konan away, it also meant that the enemies they had been holding back, including Chiyo, were now free to act.
After a brief pause, the liberated Chiyo and the others' bodies moved on their own as they all rushed towards the Seven-Tails, which was the closest tailed beast. A barrage of attacks instantly hit their target.
Hiss!!
The Seven-Tails let out a roar.
From the start, it had been bearing the brunt of Tobirama's attacks, and now it had reached its limit. Scarred and wounded, it could no longer maintain its form, causing Kurenai's complete tailed beast transformation to suddenly dissipate.
"Kurenai, I've reached my limit. I need to recover," said the Three-Tails.
"Ino, I can't hold on any longer either..."
The voice of the Three-Tails, Sanbi Isobu, rang out as well, and its massive body instantly vanished, leaving Ino to fall from the air and land on the ground.
Seeing this, Kakashi, Tobirama, and the others' faces changed.
"Damn, they've both reached their limits at the same time?!"
Tobirama grit his teeth. At this rate, he wouldn't have time to get everyone out. Both Kurenai and Ino were simultaneously in peril!
There was no room for hesitation at this point. He flickered and appeared beside Ino, using the Flying Thunder God Technique to instantly teleport her away from the battlefield. However, on the other side, Kurenai was under a joint attack from the First Mizukage, Chiyo, the Second Mizukage, and the Second Kazekage!
"It's too late..."
After teleporting Ino away, Tobirama looked towards Kurenai, realizing that he wouldn't be able to do anything in time. He could only watch as Chiyo's chakra thread wrapped around Kurenai, and the Second Mizukage's water cannon and the Second Kazekage's wind blades slashed towards her body.
Kurenai had also reached her limit and couldn't break free from Chiyo's chakra thread to dodge the attack. She struggled to lift her hands and tried to form hand seals to release a defensive ninjutsu.
And just then.
Swoosh!!
A figure appeared silently behind her, without any hesitation, and reached out to grab her. In an instant, they severed Chiyo's chakra thread and sidestepped to the side.
This scene was almost identical to Tobirama's Flying Thunder God Technique, but the person who had appeared was not Tobirama.
Bang! Hiss! Hiss!!
The spot where Kurenai had been standing just a moment ago was now riddled with holes from the Second Mizukage's water bullets and the Second Kazekage's wind blades.
Kakashi: "!"
Tobirama: "!"
Obito Uchiha: "!"
Almost everyone noticed the anomaly and turned to look.
They saw Kurenai standing on a ruined building several dozen meters away, having realized what had happened. She showed no signs of resistance and simply breathed a sigh of relief.
Under the gaze of everyone present, the figure standing behind Kurenai slowly lowered his hand and stepped forward, his calm gaze sweeping across the battlefield.
The Fire Shadow's Haori fluttered gently in the wind, and the characters embroidered on it became visible—
"Fifth Hokage."
Feng Ye... had finally arrived!
(End of Chapter)
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