Chapter 448: Blame it all on Dong Ping!
Chapter 448: Blame it all on Dong Ping!
"Charge!"
"Kill a Tenju Tower lower-ranked ninja for 100,000 ryo, a mid-ranked for 500,000 ryo, and a high-ranked for 3 million ryo!"
"Spread out!"
...
Numerous 'Mist Shinobi' wearing headbands rushed forward, but their battle cries alone revealed their true nature; they were merely mercenaries hired by the nobility.
The real Mist Shinobi were positioned at the rear, forming an imposing formation around the warship, like a dark cloud of several thousand ninjas.
Powerful and disciplined! This was the impression the Mist Shinobi forces gave off.
Those charging forward were merely cannon fodder and a test.
They understood this, but the nobility's rewards were too tempting; not only had the compensation increased several times over, but additional bounties were also offered.
Even a low-ranked ninja could earn an extra 100,000 ryo, and a high-ranked ninja 3 million ryo, a price that could easily buy someone's death.
It was common knowledge that even elite Jonin, in the underground black markets like the Exchange, had bounties of around 10 million ryo. As for Sarutobi Asuma, his bounty was in the tens of millions due to his status as the Second Hokage's son, but this didn't mean that killing an elite Jonin like him would actually cost that much.
The nobility's rewards were generous, and with the additional bounties, it was no wonder the hired ninjas were so reckless, charging forward despite the high risk of death.
After reaching the island—
Whoosh! Whoosh!
A rain of throwing knives fell like a storm, instantly turning several unlucky ninjas who reacted too slowly into pincushions.
Despite the deaths of their comrades, the others showed no hesitation and continued their charge.
They were only temporarily united by their employment, and seeing their allies die, some secretly rejoiced, thinking it meant one less competitor for the job.
After all, there were only about a thousand ninjas on Tenju Tower's side, not enough to go around.
But before these ninjas could finish celebrating, a new trap appeared.
Boom! Boom!
Explosive Tag traps detonated one after another, shattering the bounty ninjas.
Money was no object! These precious ninjutsu tools were used as if they were free.
It wasn't that others didn't know the usefulness of Explosive Tags.
The issue was affording them!
To be honest, the cost of purchasing these tools was high.
But how could they be bought?
These tools were incredibly easy to use; anyone with chakra could wield them.
However, the barrier to their production was extremely high.
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The Uchiha clan, with their natural affinity for Fire Style, combined with this technology, quickly monopolized the Explosive Tag market.
It could be said that the Uchiha clan's status as a wealthy family was not only due to their clan's past achievements but also their profits in the arms market.
The main branch of Tenju Tower directly controlled the production of Explosive Tags, eliminating the middleman and creating a win-win situation.
Tenju Tower's generosity with Explosive Tags far exceeded anyone's imagination.
The continuous Explosive Tag traps flattened the charging cannon fodder ninjas, showing them the difference between facing a powerful force and their usual missions.
Fortunately, ninjas didn't bunch together, so despite the loud commotion, the casualties weren't exaggerated.
However, getting past these traps didn't guarantee entry into the fortress.
Ninjas appeared above the fortress.
"Fire Style: Fire Bullet!"
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!"
"Earth Style: Earth Dragon Bullet!"
...
One by one, ninjutsu cleared the area, directly taking out the fastest and luckiest of the cannon fodder.
Those hired by the nobility to fight on the battlefield were naturally not truly powerful.
Groups like the 'Akatsuki' were extremely rare, and even the 'Xuan Yuan' were already considered the best of the best.
But during the last great war, the Xuan Yuan were defeated by Uchiha Yai, even with two Shadow Level Shinobi backing them, which earned her the title of 'Thunder Fire Queen'.
Among the current bounty ninjas, even the stronger ones were reluctant to provoke Tenju Tower. Would they dare to challenge them? They might just show up at their doorstep.
So, despite the nobility's high offers, not many truly powerful ninjas participated this time.
They were greedy, but they weren't stupid.
With the advantage of terrain, these cannon fodder, no matter how numerous, couldn't break through the defenses.
As for the Mist Shinobi at the back, they weren't just posing.
"Water Style: Burst Water Wave!"
"Water Style: Great Burst Water Wave!"
...
A large number of Water Style techniques were unleashed.
It wasn't a combined ninjutsu, as that was the Rock Village's signature move; the Mist Shinobi didn't have that.
But even without the combined power, using these Water Style techniques simultaneously still achieved their goal.
What was the effect of the Burst Water Wave?
It created a wave of water that surged towards the target.
Even the higher-level A-Rank Water Style: Great Burst Water Wave only produced a more exaggerated wave.
The power of this technique was determined by the amount of chakra used.
Even if a regular ninja learned this technique, the power they could exert was limited.
However, in the hands of a ninja like Kirin, who possessed an immense amount of chakra, this technique's power was akin to a 'natural disaster'.
Even a Tailed Beast could be overturned by it.
Whoosh!!!
Dozens or even hundreds of these ninjutsu were unleashed simultaneously, creating a terrifying hundred-meter-high 'tsunami' that surged violently towards the island.
Flood!
The Mist Shinobi's tactics were somewhat similar to Dong Ping's.
Speaking of which, he had set a bad example.
The tactics he used, like 'lifting the floor' and 'water attacks', were secretly learned by various forces.
In the past, ninjas would engage in direct confrontations, purely testing strength and logistics, with the occasional use of encirclement and ambush tactics. Rarely did they employ such tactics.
However, since Dong Ping's debut, these tactics weren't limited to him alone.
But with this, the cannon fodder at the forefront faced a tragic fate, caught in the middle.
The tsunami didn't differentiate between friend and foe, attacking both troops and fortresses alike.
It must be said that this move could only achieve such power when used at sea.
If used in a waterless environment, a height of several tens of meters would be impressive.
Boom!
The tsunami advanced, accompanied by the sound of thunder, an unstoppable force.
Even a Tailed Beast like the Nine-Tails would be overturned by this tsunami-level disaster.
Being swept away was unlikely, but being hurled into the air was certain.
Using Water Style at sea provided an incredibly exaggerated boost.
Buzz!
The fortress on Crab Island suddenly erected a barrier, enveloping the fortress within.
Barrier Team!
The Heavenly Fortress naturally had such ninjas.
After all, with Dong Ping present, the sealing techniques from Konoha might not even compare to what he had. Kurama Kuhakonae had imparted all her sealing knowledge to him without reservation.
With so much sealing knowledge, she first taught Kurama Kaizou, who then trained a group of ninjas. What could be difficult?
"Run!"
"Damn those Mist Shinobi!"
...
The cannon fodder ninjas at the front, upon seeing the overwhelming tsunami behind them, instantly scattered.
The tsunami crashed into the barrier, which shimmered with a faint light.
Bang, bang!
It was as if a divine hammer was being wielded, creating continuous reverberations along the cliff.
If it were just a cliff, it would have undoubtedly collapsed.
However, with the pre-arranged barrier, the fortress managed to withstand the impact.
Whoosh!
The seawater receded, revealing the island that had just been submerged.
But the Mist Shinobi had achieved their goal.
Traps and setups!
All were destroyed by this tsunami.
An excellent tactic.
By using this move, they not only forced the revelation of the barrier card but also cleared out various traps and setups.
Without these, it was impossible for a mere thousand troops to confront an army of over five thousand, with nearly three thousand being Mist Shinobi alone.
The only suspense was how long they could hold out.
However, at this moment, Uchiha Shou, who should have been in despair, led a group of Konoha ninjas out of the fortress built into the cliff and stood at the top.
It seemed like they were making a last stand.
But soon, the Mist Shinobi understood the reason.
(End of Chapter)
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