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Chapter 316: Strategic Deployment
Chapter 316: Strategic Deployment
Ye Cang!
The beautiful and powerful woman rushed to the forefront, eager for battle after being restrained for so long.
Uchiha Meika, standing atop the fortress, scanned the surroundings as the enemy advanced.
Yuzuki Seika, Hyuga Cangyue, Scarlet Lotus, Uzumaki Kaede... and others.
Right, Uzumaki Kaede was there to prevent the Tailed Beast from appearing.
Even with her strength and the Uzumaki bloodline, she was only a special Jounin at this moment.
But her exceptional sealing technique was enough to seal the Tailed Beast if it were to be knocked down.
Although Dong Ping knew that the One-Tail should currently be sealed within Gaara and couldn't appear, he couldn't be sure if the plot had changed.
A safety net! That was Uzumaki Kaede's role.
Of course, in critical moments, she would also serve as a 'medical kit'.
While there were healing potions, their effects couldn't compare to hers, so if they encountered trouble, she would have to bleed a little.
Dong Ping wasn't like those naive saviors who, after saving someone, would treat them like a treasure and never use their abilities again.
If they set such high standards, why not just avoid killing altogether?
He wouldn't let her be a blood bag in normal times, but in critical moments, he had no choice.
Did they really think that providing her with abundant resources and protecting her and her daughter came without any cost?
Uzumaki Kaede readily accepted this fair exchange and felt completely at ease.
In the Shinobi World, one's value diminished if they weren't needed.
"Sister Seika, hold them off!"
Uchiha Meika gave the order.
She assigned Yuzuki Seika to restrain Ye Cang.
Why was she addressed as 'Sister' instead of 'Aunt'?
Naturally, it was because the other party disliked such a title, and calling her 'Sister' made her seem younger.
Whoosh! Yuzuki Seika vanished from her spot like a bubble.
Being an expert in Illusionary Techniques, she was more than capable of handling this task, as long as she didn't do anything reckless.
As for Hyuga Cangyue... as long as their side wasn't in dire straits, she would maintain her 'invisible' status.
Even if Uchiha Meika revealed her Mangekyou Sharingan, Cangyue wouldn't be allowed to take action.
With this hidden trump card, they could often act freely without worrying about suspicions falling on themselves.
Regarding Scarlet Lotus, despite her strength, she wasn't yet qualified to participate in such intense battles, even with Crystal Transformation.
Unless she obtained complete stages of natural energy and a Haku, her strength couldn't surpass that of a Jounin.
"You can join the battle too, but be careful!"
Uchiha Meika signaled Scarlet Lotus to engage.
She wouldn't treat her like a delicate flower in a greenhouse.
As an Uchiha, she believed that strength was forged through bloodshed.
"Thank you, Captain!"
Scarlet Lotus, despite her subtle opposition to Uchiha Meika due to her teacher and sister, genuinely respected her, so she nodded and rushed to the frontline.
In the previous guerrilla warfare, although she fought from start to finish and even clashed with Makki a few times, she had never experienced such a grand scene, making her incredibly excited. If not for her hesitation to act too boldly in front of Uchiha Meika, she would have volunteered long ago.
With a few instant movement techniques, Scarlet Lotus arrived at the forefront.
The Skyguard Fortress had a defensive fortress, but they didn't hide within it. Instead, they used the fortress as a core, dispersing their forces around it to form multiple defensive lines.
If they all hid within the fortress, it would give the Sand Ninja the perfect opportunity to concentrate their large-scale ninjutsu attacks.
At this moment, the Sand Ninja's puppets had already been scattered by their 'life-risking' tactics.
So, the attackers were now the Sand Ninja themselves.
Small teams advanced in waves.
They threw various tools and Wind Style ninjutsu to clear the way.
The Skyguard forces responded with long-range tools and ninjutsu, only sending teams to engage when enemies got too close.
On such a large-scale battlefield, breaking through the enemy's long-range firepower was essential to infiltrate their ranks.
"Crystal Transformation - Hexagonal Kunai Dance!"
Scarlet Lotus, upon entering the fray, immediately unleashed her ninjutsu to clear the area.
Although she was only a Jounin, her chakra exceeded several cards, and with the boost from Crystal Transformation, she delivered a 'dimension-shattering' blow to the ordinary Sand Ninja, instantly clearing a section of the battlefield.
But with her conspicuous appearance, she naturally caught the attention of the Sand Ninja.
"Scarlet Lotus!"
Makki charged straight at her.
He wouldn't allow them to slaughter the Sand Ninja.
Although they were only Jounin, their killing efficiency surpassed hers, so instead of competing in that aspect, it was better to directly engage them.
"What a hassle!" Scarlet Lotus muttered.
Over this period, she had clashed with them more than once.
Their battles were like playing with open cards, a stalemate where neither could gain the upper hand.
But Scarlet Lotus didn't back down; she chose to confront them head-on.
"Crystal Transformation - Emerald Crystal Blade!"
After summoning a close-range weapon, she blocked Makki head-on.
Facing the overwhelming Sand Ninja, the Skyguard Fortress forces were clearly outnumbered.
However, the battlefield situation was the opposite.
Countless tools and explosive tags bombarded the attacking Sand Ninja, forcing them to keep their heads down.
Especially those explosive tags!
Each one was equivalent to a high-level Fire Style, and on the battlefield, even a Jounin could only unleash a few high-level Jutsu.
This meant that explosive tags were difficult to hit, otherwise, they could have easily defeated the Sand Ninja.
Seeing the unfavorable situation, Chiyada had no choice but to join the fight.
"White Secret Technique · Konmatsu Tenjin!"
She unfurled a scroll, releasing ten puppets.
Each puppet was equivalent to a Jounin, with various modifications and even poison.
This was why they had an advantage against Yamazaka Housuke's type, as they would usually be suppressed by Chiyada.
A human-specific assault!
Chiyada, or the Sand Ninja's puppet technique, all had this effect.
The puppet technique was a secret art created for assassination.
Hence, it was less effective against Tailed Beasts and large summoning beasts, but incredibly dangerous against humans.
Ten Jounin-level puppets, working in perfect harmony as if they were one, quickly tore through the Skyguard Fortress's defenses under Chiyada's control.
In such a close-quarters battle, the fleet's long-range firepower couldn't provide support.
At such a distance, if they fired, the chances of friendly fire were too high.
A sharp, piercing bird cry echoed as Uchiha Meika sprinted down from above the fortress.
Her right hand seemed to grasp a ball of lightning.
Chidori!
She couldn't possibly use the Lightning Style Chakra Mode.
That would be like admitting that the Third Raikage's body was in their possession.
Although Chidori was created by Kakashi, they wouldn't cause trouble for him.
Since he had guided them during their research, he had a claim to the Jutsu's copyright, so he wasn't afraid of any trouble from them.
To be honest, this A-Rank Lightning Style was incredibly useful, especially when combined with the Sharingan.
The Lightning Style stimulated the body, allowing for astonishing speed.
However, without the Sharingan, one might crash into objects due to excessive speed or miss their target.
But for Uchiha Meika, it was different.
Even in her normal Triple Tomoe state, each step seemed meticulously planned, smooth, and precise.
Puff, puff!
One by one, the Sand Ninja and puppets blocking her path were shredded by her right hand's lightning, yet its brilliance didn't diminish.
As said before, don't compare the future Second Raikage and Meika.
The gap between them was too exaggerated.
Whether it was Chakra or foundation, they weren't on the same level.
The fact that their Chidori could only pierce one target was their problem, not the Jutsu's.
By continuously replenishing the nature-transformed Lightning Style Chakra, she could maintain Chidori for a longer duration.
After dealing with these nuisances, Uchiha Meika dragged a streak of lightning towards Chiyada, who was at the heart of the Sand Ninja forces.
Both sides didn't want to suffer heavy losses, as this was only a localized conflict, not a life-or-death battle.
So they had an unspoken agreement to determine the outcome through a battle of the strongest.
The stronger side would defeat their opponent, then lead their forces to victory over the enemy army, winning the war without a bloodbath.
Uchiha Meika vs. Chiyada!
This battle would decide the war's outcome.
(End of Chapter)
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