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Chapter 741: Asuma's Power Grab!
Chapter 741: Asuma's Power Grab!
"Kujaku, hold on a little longer, Lady Tsunade will be here soon!"
Yamayoshi Kaisuke encouraged his friend.
The enemy was truly invincible; he was the core of the Boar Deer Butterfly trio.
It was because of him that the three clans held a central position among the Leaf Shinobi Clans.
After all, he was the 'Leaf Strategist'.
Whether it was during the F4 era or the current Jiraiya era, his importance was unparalleled.
If possible, both Yamayoshi and Akado Teizo would rather sacrifice themselves for their friend.
The problem was, without him, their connection to the upper echelons of the Hokage would undoubtedly weaken.
All Nara Kurenai could do was watch helplessly, and even when Kujaku closed his eyes, he couldn't exchange a single word with him.
This was the battlefield, and even if they were father and son, there was no way they'd be allowed to get close.
Who knew if he was an imposter or had ties to the enemy?
So, even if Kurenai wanted to step forward, several ANBU members blocked his path.
He was only a Chunin, and even though he was Kujaku's father, without orders, the ANBU would act this way.
"Kujaku!!!"
Tsunade, covered in blood, finally arrived.
Unfortunately, she was a step too late, and Kujaku had already closed his eyes permanently.
The distance of less than two kilometers felt like a heavenly chasm to Tsunade.
Along the way, she had been attacked countless times, each time silently and unexpectedly, leaving her unable to react.
Several of these attacks had been fatal.
If she hadn't unsealed her Yin Seal and used the Hundred Seal Technique, she wouldn't have made it alive.
"Lady Tsunade..."
Yamayoshi looked disheveled, and Tsunade, stained in blood, didn't know what to say.
Should she blame him?
Definitely not!
He had taken such a huge risk to return as quickly as possible.
Should she blame the Skyguard Tower?
That was even more unreasonable.
They were enemies, and the Leaf had joined the Allied Forces, even participating in the 'Paradise Plan' to eradicate them.
The enemy was merely counterattacking.
Assassinations were not unheard of in the Leaf.
When Danzo led the Root to assassinate them, they didn't send anyone to investigate the truth.
But everyone knew that the Leaf leadership was involved.
So, it was unfair to blame them for assassinations.
"Prepare to gather and retreat!"
Tsunade forced herself to control her emotions and gave the order.
If Kujaku were here, they could take a chance and launch a counteroffensive.
But without the 'Leaf Strategist', coordinating the Allied Forces would be difficult, especially with low morale.
Retreating to rest was the best choice.
However, Tsunade didn't expect someone to object.
"I believe that if we gather and counterattack now, we can definitely eliminate the evil Skyguard Tower!"
Asuma arrived, surrounded by Monkey Clan ninjas.
However, when he saw Kujaku's body, his eyes wavered.
He understood that the other was a pillar of the village, and their goals were the same.
His death here was a tremendous loss for both the village and himself.
The reason he chose to counterattack was that, aside from morale, the Allied Forces had the advantage in both numbers and strength.
"Have you gone mad?"
Tsunade didn't hold back and directly rebuked Asuma.
Of course she could see the situation and knew the Allied Forces had the upper hand?
The problem was, their opponent was Uchiha Douhei!
A warrior who had never tasted defeat on the battlefield, the 'Purification Flame' who had fought across the Shinobi World without a single loss.
He was most skilled at turning the tables, and in this situation, it might even be a trap he had set up.
"Lady Tsunade, I understand your concerns, but you must also realize this might be our Leaf's only chance!"
Asuma stood his ground, unmoved by Tsunade's status and position.
Yes, they might lose.
But they might also win, right?
If they didn't take this chance, they wouldn't even have a chance to win.
The issue was, if they retreated now, he didn't know if there would be another opportunity.
Who knew what backup the Skyguard Tower had, even though their last line of defense had been breached?
"..."
Tsunade understood that Asuma wasn't targeting her; it was just a difference in their choices.
If it were before, Nara Shikaku would have mediated.
Now?
No one else had the right to speak up.
The only one who did was Jiraiya, who was currently engaged in a fierce battle with Uchiha Yaya.
"Alright... From now on, you'll be in command. I just hope you're prepared to shoulder all the consequences!"
Tsunade compromised for the greater good.
In the current situation, if she insisted on her way, she could indeed suppress Asuma.
But that might lead to internal strife.
Tsunade wasn't oblivious to the village's secret precautions against her, and she was no fool.
The reason was her conversation with Uchiha Douhei in Konoha the last time.
Because she was tempted by that deal, she didn't reveal the truth, which led to the current situation.
She wouldn't blame Jiraiya, as she would have done the same in his place.
Once she became Hokage, the village's importance would surpass everything else, even suspecting and guarding against her own friends.
That's why Tsunade disliked the position of Hokage.
Because once she became Hokage, she would no longer belong to herself but to the village.
"Let's begin the assembly and prepare to counter the Skyguard Tower's counterattack, and at the same time..."
Asuma wasn't surprised at all by Tsunade's compromise.
After all, the village was too important to her, and he used to be the same. But now... So it wasn't strange for him to seize this opportunity to counterattack.
Under Asuma's leadership, the Allied Forces, which were initially on the verge of defeat, stabilized their position and even began to counterattack.
Just as the Skyguard Tower was about to launch a pursuit, they revealed another trump card.
The sky!
"For a pure and blue Shinobi World!"
Countless cheers echoed in unison.
Yes, the Air Corps! That was the Skyguard Tower's trump card to turn the tide of the battle.
Whoosh!
An Air Corps warrior accelerated his aircraft, outpacing the Allied Forces' Wind Style Ninjas. With the sharp edges of his Glide Wings, he effortlessly sliced through the enemy's wings and pilots.
With the Chakra Core, even ordinary people could perform some of the feats of Wind Style Ninjas.
And if one was a Wind Style Ninja themselves, with the aid of the aircraft, they could unleash an astonishing combat power.
Bodies fell from the sky!
If the Skyguard Tower's ground advantage wasn't overwhelming, their aerial superiority was an absolute crushing force.
Even though their numbers were far fewer than the enemy's, once they unleashed their full power, the Skyguard Tower's Air Corps instantly demonstrated a different style from before.
The Fortress Zone's self-destruction was the signal! As soon as they saw the signal, the Air Corps, who were initially only meant to contain and delay, would truly unleash their strength.
Slaughter!
The gap between the two Air Corps was now fully revealed.
Even with the Allied Forces' overwhelming numerical advantage, facing an unmatched technical disadvantage, they could only be slaughtered.
Due to the speed difference, they didn't even have a chance to take their enemies down with them.
"Kill!"
A red aircraft, adorned with over a dozen stars, spun at high speed and crashed into the Allied Forces' Air Corps.
The wingtips of this red aircraft flickered with chakra light, like two indestructible blades, instantly shredding countless Allied Forces' Glide Wings and pilots.
Skywing!
This was a specialized Air Combat Ninja, trained by the Skyguard Tower's own system.
Don't be fooled by his Jonin rank; in aerial combat, even numerous Wind Style Ninjas were no match for him.
Ace Pilot!
This title was earned by defeating ten opponents of the same level in official assessments and being able to modify one's aircraft.
The number of stars on his aircraft was a testament to his prowess in aerial combat; each star represented a formidable ace.
Yes, this system was created by Douhei, reflecting his personal taste.
However, the emergence of this system had the Air Corps in a frenzy.
Because being an Ace Pilot not only brought glory but also came with better benefits and treatment, how could they not be driven?
With these Ace Pilots leading the charge, even enemies with similar equipment would be crushed, let alone a bunch of weaklings.
Sweep!
Like cleaning up trash, the Allied Forces' Air Corps, which had been evenly matched, was directly defeated.
At this moment, the Kirov Airship descended and opened its lower hatch, releasing airburst and incendiary bombs.
Carpet Bombing!
It had begun.
This was the Skyguard Tower's confidence in reversing the battle situation.
Even if the Allied Forces hadn't fallen into the trap, there was no need to worry about the situation getting out of hand.
Today.
They would show the entire Shinobi World how true aerial warfare was conducted.
(End of Chapter)
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