Chapter 311: Decapitation
Chapter 311: Decapitation
"What is that?"
Tsunade's group, who were closer to Yuyi Xuan Yue, suddenly sensed a strong chakra fluctuation coming from the sky as they were running. They looked up and their faces were filled with astonishment.
A white light, shaped like an arrow, was speeding past them at an incredible velocity.
Mito immediately recognized it and said gravely, "Dust Release!"
Mu, who was beside him, exclaimed, "Yuyi Xuan Yue's Dust Release. I can't believe it's crossing such a vast distance!"
Tobirama Senju, keeping his eyes fixed on the direction of the departing light, said swiftly, "That direction leads to our headquarters! Could this be an assassination attempt?"
"Can we stop it?" Minato asked anxiously, turning to Mito and Mu, the other two who also possessed knowledge of Dust Release.
They shook their heads. "It's too late."
Even if they were to use Dust Release themselves, they wouldn't make it in time.
Tsunade could only give immediate orders, "Minato, Second Grandpa, quickly notify everyone at the headquarters to evacuate!"
Mito and Tobirama, who had already left their Flying Thunder God seals at the headquarters, nodded and vanished instantly.
"Evacuate everyone from the headquarters! Hurry!"
Back at the Ninja Alliance's headquarters, Nara Shikaku, who had been informed of the situation earlier, suddenly opened his eyes. Without wasting a moment, he anxiously shouted to Inoichi Yamanaka, "Evacuate everyone from the headquarters immediately!"
This was the first time Inoichi had ever seen his usually calm friend so urgent.
Realizing the severity of the situation, Inoichi decisively used the Mind Transmission Jutsu to convey the order to everyone in the headquarters:
"Abandon all belongings! Everyone, evacuate the headquarters immediately!"
Currently, inside the headquarters were Inoichi Yamanaka's team, led by Inoichi and Shikaku; the intelligence unit headed by Ao; the advisory unit led by Shikaku and Inoichi; and a portion of the reincarnated Kage, including the Third Hokage.
As for the remaining reincarnated forces and the guard unit, consisting mainly of shinobi from the Five Great Shinobi Nations, they were stationed in the surrounding areas.
Inoichi's notification was directed at those who were currently inside the headquarters.
Upon receiving the order, the shinobi in the headquarters were puzzled but well-trained, and they began to evacuate swiftly.
However, during the retreat, someone couldn't help but ask, "What's going on?"
After all, the headquarters served as the command and communication center for the Ninja Alliance, and any disruption would have a significant impact.
Before Shikaku could explain, Ao, who had activated his Byakugan, had already seen a kilometer away, a massive white light approaching at incredible speed, emitting chakra fluctuations that were no weaker than a Tailed Beast Ball.
His expression changed drastically, and he grabbed the two slowest ninjas with both hands, rushing towards the exit, "An attack comparable to a Tailed Beast Ball is incoming! Evacuate quickly!"
At the same time, Minato and Tobirama also returned.
"Everyone, evacuate quickly!"
The two of them kept appearing and disappearing, continuously escorting batches of ninjas to safety.
The remaining Kage, seeing this, also sprang into action.
The Third Raikage transformed into lightning, escorting one tardy ninja after another to safety.
The other Kage also used their unique abilities to accelerate the evacuation process.
Being reincarnated themselves, they were not concerned about their own safety.
In just a few breaths, the Ninja Alliance headquarters was completely evacuated.
The moment they left...
The arrow-like Dust Release light traversed the long distance and finally arrived.
When the arrow-shaped, translucent white barrier descended upon the headquarters...
All the ninjas who had been in the headquarters turned back for one last look.
In an instant...
A dazzling light enveloped their vision.
There was no explosion, no sound.
Everything fell silent.
When the white light finally dissipated, their vision returned to normal.
Shikaku, Inoichi, and the others looked back once more.
The headquarters had ceased to exist, replaced by a massive pit, barren and devoid of any traces of the headquarters.
Ruffling sounds of paper fragments filled the air in the next second, echoing within the pit.
At this moment, the ninjas present felt a mix of relief and dismay.
Not only had they sensed the immense power of Yuyi Xuan Yue for the first time, but with the headquarters destroyed and its specialized chakra equipment ruined, they could no longer observe and communicate with their ninja forces as effectively as before.
The Ninja Alliance was in peril!
"They ran pretty fast." Yuyi Xuan Yue remarked nonchalantly as he gazed into the distance at the fading white light.
While not as fast as a Tailed Beast Ball, the Dust Release was still incredibly destructive, albeit a tad slower.
Thankfully, his goal had been achieved.
The people at the headquarters had escaped, but the chakra-enhancing equipment they had relied on remained.
Without these devices, the headquarters would no longer be able to remotely manipulate the front lines of the battlefield.
Yuyi Xuan Yue swept his gaze across the surrounding ninjas, seeing the confusion and bewilderment on their faces.
Even with their commanders present, they couldn't compare to the strategic genius of Nara Shikaku.
As he watched the ninja forces charge towards him once more, their tactics more rigid and less adaptable than before, Yuyi Xuan Yue pointed his toes and leaped into the air, gracefully landing on the ground with a discarded ninja sword in his hand.
With casual flourish, he spun the blade before beginning to walk forward at a leisurely pace towards the ninjas, who were now shouting and trying to psyche themselves up for the battle ahead.
The once cohesive war machine had suddenly fallen into disarray.
If he didn't strike now, when would he?
"Why aren't we moving yet?" In a secluded area hidden by a barrier, far from the battlefield, Deidara couldn't contain his impatience any longer. He paced back and forth, muttering under his breath.
He had been itching for a fight for far too long, longing to take Yuyi Xuan Yue's place and battle the entire Ninja Alliance by himself.
To stand alone against the entire ninja world—what a unique and artistic endeavor that would be!
What a shame!
Such a glorious opportunity had fallen into the hands of their clan leader.
Deidara couldn't help but pound his chest in frustration.
But this was how it had to be.
Without orders, he dared not step out, and he could only whisper his complaints.
It wasn't just because of the clan leader's authority, though.
Deidara snuck a glance at the group of formidable elders, including Ali, Yuyi Qing, Izumi Uchiha, and Kyuubi Gyuuki, who were chatting casually nearby.
They were too formidable and held too much seniority for him to offend.
Deidara knew he couldn't afford to cross them.
And he wasn't the only one who felt this way. The other members of the Akatsuki were also unusually quiet.
They had never expected Yuyi Xuan Yue to be able to gather such a formidable group of individuals.
But this turn of events would undoubtedly benefit them in the upcoming battles.
At that moment, unable to bear Deidara's restless pacing any longer, Kakuzu spoke up: "Deidara, stop pacing. Cherish this moment of peace, for the cruelty of the upcoming battle will far exceed your expectations."
Having lived through the Warring States era himself, Kakuzu was all too aware that the chaos of the battlefield was far more complex than individual duels.
"Cruelty? I can't wait!" Deidara replied, unconcerned. He was about to continue when suddenly—
He sensed something.
And he wasn't alone. Everyone present tensed up, their eyes narrowing in concentration.
Amid the clanking of armor, Yuyi Mu stepped forward, his gaze sharp as he surveyed the group. With a grand gesture, he declared, "Let's move out!"
Without hesitation, the entire group sprang into action, rushing out of the barrier.
And so, the Fourth Great Ninja War officially commenced!
(End of Chapter)
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