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Chapter 739: A Classic Reenactment
Chapter 739: A Classic Reenactment
The Root Blades!
No, they should be called 'Modified Ninjas'.
These were the forces created through the collaboration between Danzo and Orochimaru.
They couldn't perform ninjutsu and were slow.
With knowledge of their opponent's intelligence, even a genin could handle these three-meter-tall beings covered in snake scales.
However, Danzo's willingness to cooperate with Orochimaru was undoubtedly due to their immense value.
The Battlefield!
That was where the Root Blades, or Modified Ninjas, truly shined.
Their formidable strength and resilient bodies allowed them to compensate for their weaknesses and fully utilize their strengths on the battlefield.
After all, in terms of sheer combat power, they were equivalent to specialized taijutsu Jonin.
Today, a thousand of them appeared.
Yes, that was the number.
And this number represented a significant sacrifice of resources and wealth.
The last time Danzo 'assassinated' Tang Ping, it wasn't that he didn't want to bring more Root Blades; it was simply impossible to bring such a large number into Konoha.
Therefore, the remaining Root Blades that couldn't be taken along were received by Asuma, who then formed this elite force.
However, due to their questionable origins and incompatibility with the 'Will of Fire', they hadn't been deployed until now.
But with the current critical situation, Asuma used 'atonement' as an excuse, finally convincing Jiraiya.
The most crucial factor was that if these Root Blades weren't utilized, the price would be paid by the Leaf ninjas.
And there was also a scapegoat! Danzo.
As the creator of these ninjas, they were merely being used as disposable pawns, which would still attract criticism but to a much lesser extent.
It was only because of this scapegoat that this force could even consider entering the battlefield.
Among the Leaf forces, these Root Blades served as the vanguard, followed by three thousand Monkey Clan troops and five thousand Leaf ninjas.
Surrounding the Leaf forces were the remaining Allied ninjas.
At this moment, the Skyguard Tower finally revealed its fangs.
After all, with the prey already trapped, there was no need to keep up appearances.
Hiss!
The sound of fine fuses igniting echoed throughout the area.
Yes, this was Tang Ping's classic reenactment.
A Desperate Battle!
The environment and strength were perfectly matched.
The correct password activated the tactic.
Just like during the battle where Kikyo made her debut, they used explosive tags to blow up the floor, crushing the Sand ninjas and establishing a formidable reputation.
The same was happening now.
Countless explosive tags had been strategically placed throughout the fortress zone.
With the prey now entering, they were triggered.
"Retreat!"
Tsunade was the first to sense something amiss and immediately gave the order.
After Jiraiya's confrontation with Uchiha Yui, the leader of the Central Allied Army naturally became Tsunade and Asuma.
Yes!
Both Tsunade and Asuma held the position of Vice Commander.
Asuma's authority stemmed from the fact that only he could command the three thousand Monkey Clan troops and one thousand Root Blades, hence the Vice Commander status.
Asuma's reaction was equally swift, and he immediately recalled the battle at Kikyo Mountain.
After all, Uchiha Tang Ping was the mortal enemy of the Monkey Clan, and the childhood grudges against several Big-Nosed Masks made it impossible for Asuma not to be concerned.
To be blunt, Tang Ping might not even know himself as well as Asuma did.
Therefore, recalling the battle at Kikyo Mountain, Asuma immediately shouted.
"Watch out for the explosive tags! Everyone, disperse and retreat!"
With the ninjas mentally prepared, there were numerous escape routes.
The issue was that while the Leaf ninjas could follow orders, the same couldn't be said for the Allied forces, which included ninjas from the Guardian Ninja, Fire Temple, and wandering ninjas.
In their eagerness to claim credit, these ninjas were already pursuing, and some had even ventured beyond the fortress zone, making a retreat challenging.
Additionally, their internal complexity meant that even if they sensed something amiss, it was too late to withdraw.
Tang Ping was currently engaged in battle; otherwise, he'd have something to say about this.
Explosions as Art.JPG!
The ensuing scene was indeed spectacular.
The fortress zone, now transformed into a snake's nest and enemy territory, finally witnessed the detonation of the countless explosive tags scattered throughout.
Boom, boom, boom!!!
The thunderous explosions and flames engulfed the entire fortress zone.
"Ahh!"
"Retreat quickly!"
"Use defensive jutsu!"
...
Various voices were drowned out by the blasts, like tiny ripples in the ocean, instantly swallowed by the chaos.
This scene caused many faces to change in shock.
"This...!"
Jiraiya, who was struggling with Uchiha Yui, looked at the fortress zone not far away, his expression the most grim.
How tragic! The devastating flames and explosions covered the entire fortress, leaving no gaps whatsoever.
"Quite a fireworks display, isn't it?"
Uchiha Yui raised the ninja sword in her hand, her lips curling slightly, looking extremely pleased.
She had been suppressed by the Allied Forces for so long; did they think she had no temper?
Now, it was finally time for her counterattack.
"Little Jiraiya, don't be distracted!"
Sage Shima hurriedly reminded him.
Even though he was also anxious, as many of the Toad Clan members were caught in the explosions, he understood that they couldn't afford any distractions.
If they lost focus, they might face defeat.
Uchiha Yui, with her Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, was even more terrifying when she didn't use Susanoo.
Indeed, with Susanoo, it was difficult to attack the opponent, but it was also challenging for them to attack you. Evading attacks was not as easy as it seemed.
Therefore, when facing an opponent, Susanoo should only be used in special circumstances; otherwise, it might not be the best option for destructive power.
As the saying goes, ninjas never lack destructive power; what they lack is precision.
The current Uchiha Yui, in her Ghost State, combined terrifying lightning and fire jutsu with astonishing speed, directly overwhelming Jiraiya.
If it weren't for the combined efforts of Shima and Fukasaku, he would have been defeated long ago.
Although Jiraiya had managed to severely injure Uchiha Yui several times and even got stabbed to create an opportunity to pierce her heart, until now, there were no signs of injury on her body, as if piercing her heart was just an illusion.
But Jiraiya was sure that what happened earlier was not an illusion.
'It must be the Mangekyo Sharingan!'
This thought crossed his mind.
If it were the ultimate genjutsu called 'Izanagi,' she would have lost an eye, but now, with both her eyes intact, this was the only possible explanation.
"Yes, Big Sis!"
Jiraiya focused his mind and concentrated on the battle before him.
The opponent was not someone to be taken lightly; if he wasn't serious, not only would victory be out of the question, but a crushing defeat might also be imminent.
Thus, Jiraiya launched an even fiercer offensive.
However, given the strength of both sides, it would take a considerable amount of time to determine a victor.
Tang Ping, who was engaged in aerial combat with the Three Sacred Princesses in the sky, couldn't shake them off for the time being, but this was precisely what he wanted.
The Dragon Ground Hole! This was the real prey today. The Allied Forces were just a 'side quest,' so as long as he could hold off the Three Sacred Princesses and prevent their escape, that was enough.
Others also reacted to the explosion in various ways.
The busiest person was Nara Shikaku, who was directing and coordinating the Allied Forces with all his might.
As the strategist of Konoha, he was the true commander.
Tsunade and Asuma were the frontline commanders, while he stood atop the earthen slope created by the Rock Ninja's Earth Jutsu, issuing commands and adjusting the Central Allied Army's offensive.
Facing this unexpected, shocking turn of events, even though he was also startled, he quickly calmed down and began giving various orders.
With his commands and adjustments, the initially chaotic situation started to settle down.
By his side, Yamanaka Inoichi and Akado Teizo provided protection.
As the Leaf Strategist, it was natural for him to have bodyguards.
In addition to the two of them, there were also ten squads of ANBU accompanying him to relay commands.
With this lineup, even if a strong Kage-level ninja were to attack, they could hold them off until reinforcements arrived.
Unfortunately, the one targeting Nara Shikaku was an existence that even Tang Ping found incredibly dangerous.
(End of Chapter)
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