Chapter 380: Sweeping Away the Masses, Like a Raging Storm!
Chapter 380: Sweeping Away the Masses, Like a Raging Storm!
Blood Collapse!
The already precarious situation, which had barely held its ground, turned into a complete bloodbath after Chi Kuru Maru issued the retreat order.
Until then, there was still a glimmer of hope in the hearts of the others, believing they could turn the tide, especially with their numerical advantage.
But once Chi Kuru Maru unequivocally commanded the retreat, all hope vanished.
With even the last shred of hope gone, a bloodbath was inevitable.
Scattering in all directions!
That's the only way to describe it.
However, Uchiha Yae, contrary to her usual behavior, charged towards Chi Kuru Maru, whom she had avoided earlier.
The reason she hadn't engaged them earlier was that she wanted to pick off the weaker ones first. Now that the others had crumbled, it was the perfect opportunity to strike.
Although the Ninja Army had been defeated, the Guardian Ninja and the Fire Temple, as the core forces, remained unscathed. The Daimyo would soon reorganize the Ninja Army, so it was imperative to inflict heavy damage and, at the very least, capture Chi Kuru Maru.
Only by capturing this leader of the Ninja Army could the Heavenly Fortress claim the title of 'Victor'.
"Thousand Bird Stream!"
Uchiha Yae had exited her Demonic Transformation state, yet her combat prowess remained formidable. With a single Thousand Bird Stream, she instantly annihilated several individuals who had witnessed her state change and were hoping to capitalize on it.
"Follow me!"
After dispatching these foes, she didn't even spare a glance for the corpses of the fools who had become her victims. With her Shinobigatana pointing forward, she continued to lead the charge.
The reason her Demonic Transformation had lasted so long was that she hadn't used any chakra-draining ninjutsu or genjutsu; instead, she relied solely on her speed to overwhelm her opponents.
Now, although the Demonic Transformation had ended, it didn't mean the Demon Horns' supportive effect had faded.
Her combat prowess remained astonishing.
As for her chakra, with her reserves, her sustained combat ability was unparalleled.
If not for these reserves, she would have lost her fighting capacity long ago and wouldn't have been able to continue fighting.
"Yes!"
Countless Heavenly Fortress ninjas responded with enthusiasm, their morale soaring as they followed Uchiha Yae.
A lion pack led by a lion king is far more formidable than one led by a sheep.
This was why the Uchiha, under the leadership of Han, could rival the Senju clan, while the Uchiha, led by Fuyuki, couldn't even outmaneuver Danzo.
Uchiha Yae, with her awe-inspiring aura and strength rivaling that of Han, naturally commanded the respect of the Uchiha, especially Choho, who fought with unparalleled might. They were united, with no divisions among them, whether they were hawks, doves, or moderates.
Even those outside the Uchiha clan would be impressed by her.
After all, who wouldn't respect such a formidable leader who led from the front?
Under her command, the Heavenly Fortress ninjas quickly closed in on the retreating Chi Kuru Maru.
At the beginning of the grand battle, the Ninja Army had nearly three thousand ninjas, giving them an absolute numerical advantage.
However, after being ambushed and backstabbed, they were utterly crushed, leaving less than a thousand intact units. The numerical advantage had evaporated.
In a fair fight, there was no way the Ninja Army could win.
They couldn't win even with a several-fold numerical advantage earlier, so how could they possibly win now with almost equal numbers?
Chi Kuru Maru was foolish but not stupid; he understood this logic and, in his frustration, issued orders.
"Charge! Block those Heavenly Fortress bastards!"
Yes, this was the starkest difference between him and Uchiha Yae.
One said, "Follow me," while the other commanded, "Charge!" This, coupled with the disparity in prestige and strength, explained why these two formidable forces had little impact on the battlefield.
They were bound to him as 'shields', leaving no room for them to showcase their abilities.
"You two, charge as well!"
Chi Kuru Maru noticed Dong Ping and Hyuga Cangyue by his side and, in his frenzy, gave the order.
In his mind, as the employer, he had every right to command them.
The problem was that Dong Ping didn't see it that way. He threatened, "Do you want to die?"
Ninja Village ninjas might follow the rules more strictly.
But bounty hunters and rogue ninjas are lawless by nature.
The 'Akatsuki' organization, for instance, is filled with S-rank rogue ninjas, many of whom have assassinated aristocrats and daimyos. They may accept missions for money, but that doesn't mean the employer can command them at will.
The Shell Organization is a small mercenary group, so defeating them isn't out of the question.
"You... you..."
Chi Kuru Maru was suddenly startled.
He suddenly realized that the two people before him were not Konoha ninjas, nor were they his subordinates. If he truly angered them, it was not impossible for them to kill him.
"Rest assured, after you die, we might just help you take revenge!" Dong Ping threatened the other side.
The opponent, despite being a Quasi-Hokage, did not possess unwavering determination when it came to clever breakthroughs.
However, the opponent's identity and status held immense value, and he could be utilized to make some moves.
For instance, if he sold the opponent a favor and 'saved' them when they were about to be killed, would they be able to refuse a small favor in return later on?
As they spoke, Uchiha Yae had already led her forces to engage in a head-on confrontation with the Ninja Army.
To be honest, both the Guardian Ninja and the Fire Temple monks were seething with anger.
From start to finish, they hadn't had a chance to show their full strength before the Ninja Army was defeated, and now that they finally had the opportunity to fight against the Heavenly Fortress, they were determined to wash away the shame.
Unfortunately, after engaging in combat, they realized the kind of monsters they were up against.
"Cosmic Mirage!!"
The two jet nozzles on the back of Yamagawa Kousuke's power armor suddenly erupted with intense flames, and then he opened the Eight Gates, unleashing his most powerful attack.
Boom!!!
It was as if a hurricane swept across the land, sending countless ninjas flying into the sky.
Even the ground was torn apart, forming a gorge several dozen meters wide, several meters deep, and hundreds of meters long.
The power of this strike was terrifying, and this was the result of him focusing his power on the target. If he hadn't done so, the destructive effect would have been even more exaggerated.
And this was just the appetizer.
"Lightning Transformation: Lightning Robe!"
Uchiha Shou was bathed in lightning, resembling a lightning beast charging forward.
Ascension Surgery!
This surgery implanted the Third Raikage's heart into him, allowing him to inherit most of the Raikage's Lightning Style.
Combined with his own innate Lightning Style talent, the two together made his Lightning Style talent no weaker than the Third Raikage's.
The key point was that the surgery also greatly enhanced his physical attributes.
In a sense, Uchiha Shou could be considered an 'enhanced' version of the Third Raikage.
After all, apart from his physical attributes and Lightning Style talent, he also possessed the Sharingan and the Eight Gates.
Given enough time, it wasn't impossible for him to approach or even surpass the Third Raikage.
Lightning Robe!
This was the technique most suited to him, and in his hands, its power was even stronger than Uchiha Yae's.
Recently, he had been stationed in the Tea Country, diligently training his Lightning Transformation Mode, and later directly switched to the Lightning Robe.
They were similar, but with some minor adjustments.
Bathing in lightning, Uchiha Shou was like an unrestrained lightning beast, and the enemy Ninja Army's attacks couldn't break through his defenses.
Compared to Uchiha Yae's 'speed' approach, Uchiha Shou focused on both 'defense' and 'speed'.
With strong talent, he could do as he pleased.
One by one, enemy ninjas were directly shattered.
Neither the Guardian Ninja nor the Fire Temple monks could stop these two 'ferocious beasts', Yamagawa Kousuke and Uchiha Shou, making the defensive line extremely precarious.
Not to mention, they also had the support of Honglian, Uchiha Shizuka, Ine, and other powerful allies, making it a one-sided beating.
Zzzra!
Uchiha Yae held a Shinobigatana and slowly walked towards the center where Chi Kuru Maru was being protected.
As ninjas rushed towards them, they were dealt with by their own powerful allies, and her subordinates also cleared the way, allowing her to advance like a queen.
The crimson Sharingan and her intimidating aura firmly locked onto Chi Kuru Maru, giving him no chance to escape.
Wait!
If Chi Kuru Maru left the protection of the Ninja Army and tried to escape, he would only die faster. That's why he stayed in place, protected by his allies, instead of running away.
"Kill her!"
Chi Kuru Maru finally revealed his strongest card.
These were the dozen or so samurai with their faces covered, looking like dead men.
Dong Ping, who had been watching the show, now focused his attention.
He hadn't left because he wanted to repay a favor and maintain his reputation, but more importantly, to observe these guys.
Now, he finally had the chance to see them in action.
If the opportunity arose, it wasn't impossible to even obtain their corpses.
(End of Chapter)
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