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Chapter 742: The True Air Combat Unveiled!
Chapter 742: The True Air Combat Unveiled!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The mountains shook and the earth cracked as explosions and flames engulfed the assembled Allied Forces, who were preparing for a counterattack.
No matter how agile or evasive the ninjas were, there was no escape from this indiscriminate carpet bombing.
The metal storm created by the airburst bombs was enough to tear apart any flesh and blood, and coupled with the incendiary bombs, the battlefield was transformed into a sea of fire.
If the Allied Forces' air corps were still present, they might have been able to stop the carpet bombing of the Kirov airships.
But the Skyguard Tower's air corps, especially under the leadership of ace pilots who slaughtered enemies like chickens, left the Allied Forces' air corps with no chance to escape, let alone stop the attack.
With no obstacles in their way, the Kirov airships, from a height of several hundred meters, unleashed countless airburst and incendiary bombs.
The metal storm from the airburst bombs was devastating to any non-heavy armored targets.
While the incendiary bombs were less powerful than the airburst bombs, their advantage was that they could be mass-produced and were not too expensive.
Moreover, their burning effect far exceeded that of the original oil-based materials.
Each incendiary bomb transformed into a pillar of fire that devoured everything in its path, even melting and deforming steel.
"Ahh!"
"Help!"
"Run!"
...
The Allied Forces' ninjas, who had never experienced such destructive attacks, were unable to withstand it and collapsed immediately.
There was no choice!
Although ninjas have an extremely high tolerance for casualties, they are not robots and couldn't possibly ignore this hellish scene.
Especially when you see your teammates being shredded by metal fragments in an instant, or being engulfed by flames like maggots on bones, and ultimately turning into ashes, it's hard not to feel overwhelmed.
Normally, a few dozen airships wouldn't carry an excessive amount of firepower.
They would only have a few dozen to a hundred tons of ammunition at most.
But these Kirov airships were not ordinary; their large size and carrying capacity were enhanced tenfold or more due to special materials and the effect of the 'anti-gravity barrier'.
Together, they carried nearly ten thousand tons of ammunition!
Yes, each standard ship had a carrying capacity of five hundred tons, and if packed tightly, even more.
Today, several dozen Kirov airships took to the skies, fully loaded with ammunition, hovering high above, not engaging in combat but waiting for the air corps to clear the enemy's air forces before descending to commence their bombardment.
Nearly ten thousand tons of ammunition rained down!
It would undoubtedly bring a billion-fold shock to the Shinobi World.
However, this was something only the Skyguard Tower could accomplish.
For Konoha, aside from lacking the technology for airburst and incendiary bombs, even if they had it, they wouldn't be able to produce many.
The metal casing of a single airburst bomb required a high-level craftsman to work on it for days or even half a month to produce just one.
But in the Skyguard Tower, these were 'assembly line' products, with factories capable of producing several hundred to a thousand or more every day.
While explosive tags couldn't be produced on an assembly line, the abundant production materials, along with various incentives, allowed the Skyguard Tower to stockpile an astonishing number.
Incendiary bombs, making up over ninety percent of the ammunition, were in no short supply for the Skyguard Tower; they had as many as needed.
The entire battlefield was transformed into a sea of fire!
The terrifying high-temperature flames even caused the Skyguard Tower's pursuing forces to retreat instinctively.
After all, attacks do not discriminate between friend and foe; even their allies would be unfortunate if they entered the attack range.
As for the Allied Forces?
If they hadn't assembled for a counterattack and instead scattered and fled, the effectiveness of the carpet bombing would have been minimal.
Unfortunately, they had gathered for a counterattack, and as a result, most of them were caught in the bombardment.
The only good news was that Asuma had deployed the other forces as cannon fodder and consumables at the front, positioning the Konoha forces at the rear, away from the primary bombing zone.
However, the Root Blade and Monkey Clan Army still suffered a tragic fate.
Especially the Root Blade.
If all the Konoha forces were to rank the most unfortunate squad, this squad would undoubtedly be first.
Initially, they had lost nearly half their number in the previous explosive tag trap.
Now, they were completely wiped out.
The Root Blade ninjas had high resistance to airburst bombs; even if their bodies were torn by countless metal fragments, they wouldn't die instantly and could still retain their combat effectiveness.
The question is, for the Root Blade, the incendiary bombs are an absolute countermeasure.
The terrifying high-temperature flames are enough to melt the snake scales that even the shuriken couldn't cut through. No matter how resilient the body, it's useless against this continuous damage, and they can only be burned to ashes like torches.
The Monkey Clan Army fared better than the Root Blade.
At least with their wisdom, they wouldn't just stand there and burn. They could avoid and defend themselves.
But after two consecutive strikes, their losses were still severe.
Over a thousand Monkey Clan ninjas fell.
With more than a third of their forces lost, the Monkey Clan's eyes turned red with grief.
These were the foundation of the Monkey Clan!
And now, it was all gone.
How tragic!
The Skyguard Tower's carpet bombing today made one thing clear—the sky is the most crucial battlefield.
Without air superiority, engaging in a decisive battle is suicidal.
The Skyguard Tower hadn't always held back from aerial attacks, but the various powers didn't realize its significance until now. During the war with the Mist Village, they didn't fully grasp the potential of air forces.
Before witnessing it firsthand, the powers believed that air forces merely revolutionized warfare by bringing ground combat to the skies.
They thought air forces would engage in aerial assaults, dive-bombing enemies, or harassing them from above.
But who could have predicted that gaining air superiority would enable such devastating...
Aerial bombing!
This is the true purpose of air forces.
It also proves a point—without air superiority, you're at the mercy of your enemy.
After nearly ten thousand tons of incendiary ammunition were unleashed, the Kirov airships didn't retreat. Instead, they dispersed and surrounded the battlefield.
Recalling the Battle of Mystical Forest Mountain, one realizes that the Kirov airships serve another purpose besides being a firepower platform.
The black rods they carry are the best energy sources for barriers, and setting up the barriers on the airships beforehand can save preparation time.
So, this is simply a repeat of history.
Of course, both Konoha and the Toad Clan of Mystical Forest Mountain are aware of this information.
"Run!"
"Escape with the remaining troops!"
Tsunade suddenly spoke to Asuma, who had been standing by her side since the carpet bombing began, looking dazed.
If they didn't retreat now, their entire force would be annihilated.
"Lady Tsunade, I..."
Asuma's voice was hoarse with guilt.
His decision had led to heavy losses for the Allied Forces, and he felt responsible.
"Shut up. The enemy never intended to let us escape, so the outcome would be the same. Now is not the time for hesitation or weakness. Your task is to bring the remaining Konoha ninjas back to the village. This is your chance to redeem yourself!"
Tsunade's tone was sharp, but she didn't blame him.
This was not a fault of battle.
No one could have anticipated that the Skyguard Tower would stockpile such a terrifying amount of ammunition and use it all at once.
It was an incredibly audacious move.
Konoha would never dare to employ such a tactic, let alone even consider it.
The only option now is to find a way to retreat safely.
Tsunade was well aware that continuing the attack on the Skyguard Tower was out of the question; even defending Konoha seemed uncertain.
The losses were devastating! And if the Skyguard Tower were to unleash such a bombing on Konoha, the entire village could be wiped off the map.
Therefore, this ninja army must be brought back, even at a cost.
Yes, she wasn't some naive fool; she had made up her mind to use the remaining Allied Forces to hold off the Skyguard Tower's pursuit, providing cover for Konoha's retreat.
"Yes, Lady Tsunade!"
Asuma could see the determination in Tsunade's eyes and knew that if they didn't leave now, they might never get another chance. So, gritting his teeth, he turned to leave.
"Kakashi, Guy, Tenzou... You should retreat with Asuma too!"
Tsunade added, wanting to preserve Konoha's strength as much as possible.
As for the other Allied Forces, she could only apologize in her heart.
(End of Chapter)
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