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Chapter 898: Airship Attack!
Chapter 898: Airship Attack!
Noon!
As the sun hung high in the sky, the streets of Konoha were bustling with people. Suddenly, everyone's gaze turned upwards, looking towards the southern sky.
"Are they transporting something important to the village?"
"Why aren't there any flags or markings on it?"
"Could it be the Apefly Clan? Only they would dare to do this!"
"Shut up, you're asking for trouble!"
Five massive airships were slowly approaching the village.
This was highly unusual! Since the Sky Tower was located several kilometers outside the village, it was impossible for airships to directly enter Konoha, which is why it drew everyone's attention.
However, no one thought that these cargo airships could pose any threat to Konoha, so everyone was relaxed and even made occasional comments.
Many villagers speculated that the Apefly Clan might be transporting something, which was why the airships were flying directly into the village.
The suspicion fell on the Apefly Clan because they had indeed become a bit too bold.
After the decline of the Uchiha and Hyuga clans, the Apefly Clan naturally became the new elite of Konoha.
Even though they suffered heavy losses in the attack on the Heavenly Fortress Tower, with abundant resources, new Apefly ninjas have risen.
Especially with the growing fame of Asuma, the 'Dragon of Konoha', they walked with their heads held high, which made others suspicious.
However, what they didn't know was that Asuma, at the Hokage Building, had also received a report from the ANBU.
He suspected the two Advisor Kages.
No one else would dare to do this, so he sent the ANBU to investigate.
"What? You're saying it wasn't arranged by the two elders?"
Asuma stood up from behind his desk after hearing the report, turning to look at the slowly approaching airships in the distance with a face full of surprise.
Since it wasn't the two Advisor Kages or his doing, these airships were definitely suspicious.
As for Jiraiya?
He was currently training Naruto outside, with no time for anything else, which they were well aware of.
"Yes, we've confirmed with the two elders and the major ninja clans that those airships are unrelated to them!"
The reporting ANBU agent confirmed.
Not only had they questioned the two Advisor Kages, but also the major ninja clans in the village, so they could determine that it had nothing to do with them.
"Deploy the Air Combat Squad and shoot down those airships!"
Asuma's pale face was determined.
Since it wasn't the village's doing, these airships were likely the enemy's, so shooting them down was the best option.
"Yes!"
The ANBU ninja used the Teleportation Jutsu to deliver the order.
The only good news was that these airships weren't from the Sun Country; they were inferior in every aspect.
Their speed was also much slower! So, there was still time before the airships reached the village, giving them a chance to intercept.
Air Combat Squad!
It wasn't something rare anymore; even Konoha had established one.
However, unlike the Sun Country, this squad was composed entirely of Wind Style ninjas.
While Konoha desired a squad trained by ordinary people, they simply couldn't afford it, nor did they have the means to utilize it.
For ninjas, a squad of over a hundred was sufficient.
But for ordinary people, the number would be in the thousands, requiring a significant investment in glider wings and weapons, which was beyond the means of even a ninja village with the support of nobles and daimyos.
Therefore, the Air Combat Squads in ninja villages mostly followed the 'elite' route.
Wind Style ninjas ascended swiftly.
Whoosh, whoosh!
One by one, Wind Style ninjas with glider wings leaped into the air, using Wind Style to propel their wings towards the airships.
Wind Style ninjas were known as the 'Kings of Air Combat'.
In the sky, with the aid of glider wings, they could fully utilize their advantages, and even a genin could defeat a jonin.
However, this advantage was largely negated when facing the Sun Country's air force.
The difference in glider wings was too vast.
Nevertheless, Wind Style ninjas had no trouble dealing with airships; it was like child's play.
The Air Combat Squad's speed and agility ensured that even with siege crossbows and bows on the airships, they were not threatened.
So, after witnessing the Air Combat Squad's attack, Asuma relaxed and rushed towards Konoha's outer wall to command from the front lines, ready to intercept the airships there if needed.
Whoosh!
By his side was an ANBU ninja wearing a mask, along with the hurried arrivals of Ayame and Mizuhara Gen.
The ANBU's questioning made them realize something was amiss, so it was only natural for them to come and check.
And it wasn't just that!
Leaf ninjas were leaping from rooftops, gathering at the outer walls on the village's edge.
If they hadn't seen the air combat squad taking off, they wouldn't have felt anything amiss. But now, understanding that the enemy had arrived, they naturally had to protect the village.
In an instant, the entire Leaf Village went into a state of war.
Ninja Village!
It was always a military stronghold rather than a city, and this was well demonstrated.
If it were a city like the Capital City, don't even think about preparing for battle so quickly.
Of course, it was also because the Leaf Village had been attacked several times, and it no longer had the arrogance of 'no one dares to offend' from before, so it reacted so quickly.
If it were before Tang Ping caused trouble, from the time the village was established, the Leaf Village had never been attacked.
From this perspective, he could be said to be 'extremely evil'.
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He directly turned the Leaf Village into a nervous wreck.
However, there were benefits too. When facing an attack, the Leaf Village, with its multiple experiences, reacted extremely fast.
If it were before, they would only react after being attacked. How could they be like now, sensing the slightest disturbance and taking action to stop it?
On the airship! A figure in a black robe with red cloud patterns, the Seven Paths, was examining the Wind Style ninjas who had arrived using Glider Wings.
"Leave it to me!"
Konan took the initiative to fight.
Pain (Chamaru) didn't say anything, implying his agreement.
If it were anyone else, Chamaru would never listen to their words, but only Konan was different; he always listened to her.
Whoosh!
A pair of Paper Wings unfolded from behind Konan.
The wings complemented her pure and holy appearance and demeanor, giving her a real sense of 'angel', and it was no wonder the Rain Village ninjas called her that.
"Paper Dance Technique!"
After flying forward a distance, Konan was not far from the Wind Style ninjas, and she directly activated her secret technique.
Rustle!
Countless white papers emerged from her body, sweeping forward like a storm.
They appeared to be ordinary white papers.
However, when these papers blew past the Leaf Village's air combat squad ninjas, a terrifying situation occurred.
Among these papers were papers with the word 'Explode' written in the middle, already in a lit state—Explosive Tags.
The Explosive Tags were created by Konan's secret Paper Manipulation technique, but only she could use them; they couldn't be sold.
Otherwise, just selling the Explosive Tags would make her the richest in the Shinobi World.
Boom!!!
A massive explosion sounded, instantly shattering several Wind Style ninjas who had approached.
This was also why Konan couldn't mimic the Vacuum Bomb; if one Vacuum Bomb were detonated, the number of deaths would increase by at least tenfold.
"Disperse, quickly disperse!"
"Be careful of the Explosive Tags mixed in her Paper Manipulation!"
"Ignore them, attack the airship first!"
...
The Jonin squad leaders in command were no fools; they naturally understood how to respond.
Facing such a powerful opponent, gathering together was suicidal. So, the best strategy was to fight individually, and their target was not the opponent but the airship behind them.
"You'll never get past me!!"
Konan lightly shouted, forming hand seals, and countless white papers in the air folded into miniature paper cranes, flying towards the Wind Style ninjas.
In terms of air combat, she truly had nothing to fear.
A Wind Style ninja accelerated, preparing to bypass Konan's interception, but he discovered that at some point, a paper crane had stopped on his Glider Wings.
"No!"
He only had time to utter this word before he was engulfed in flames and explosions.
Boom!
The explosion shattered him.
Air combat was extremely dangerous, mainly because there was nowhere to hide during critical moments.
Even Tang Ping gave an extremely famous evaluation:
"Only true heroes dare to face air combat!"
Air combat had a much higher death rate than ground combat, and without courage, no one would dare to engage in it.
With Konan's full power, she blocked these Wind Style ninjas, covering the airship as it approached the wooden wall of the Leaf Village.
(End of Chapter)
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