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Chapter 91: The War Erupts
Chapter 91: The War Erupts
"Cough... Ah..."
Jiraiya, who was almost pushed out of the tent, barely maintained his balance and landed at the edge of the tent, staring wide-eyed at Tsunade.
What does she mean by being concerned about Feng Ye's safety?
Feng Ye is Orochimaru's disciple, how did Tsunade get involved with him?!
Noticing Jiraiya's gaze, Tsunade shrugged and said, "Back then, I received a lot of help from Senior Sakumo. Out of gratitude and moral obligation, I can't just ignore his child."
Jiraiya's mouth twitched.
Feng Ye helplessly said, "Actually, Lady Tsunade doesn't need to worry about my safety. I'll be fine."
He could understand Tsunade's actions. After all, after three days of 'treatment', not only had he become her patient, but their relationship had also grown closer. It was natural for her to be concerned about his well-being.
If he were to die on the battlefield, not only would Tsunade's hemophobia remain untreated, but the progress they had made so far might also be lost.
"Shut up..."
Tsunade glared at Feng Ye irritably. "I've heard those words countless times, but most of the people who said them ended up having accidents afterward. Now you've made me even more worried."
Aside from Shizune, no one else reported to her about Feng Ye's situation, and Shizune had been following her for the past year, so her understanding of Feng Ye was still at the level of a year ago.
However, during these days of interacting with Feng Ye, she had confirmed that his chakra level was roughly at the level of a jonin.
Although this level of strength was extremely powerful for Feng Ye's current age and indeed worthy of the title of genius, on the battlefield, the title of genius couldn't guarantee one's survival.
Even elite jonin had perished countless times on the battlefield.
She couldn't just stand by and let Feng Ye die in battle.
So, with Shizune staying behind to guard the camp, she decided to participate in this war.
"...”
Hearing Tsunade's words, Feng Ye wanted to retort that it was different for him. Even if the Sand Ninjas brought out the One-Tail, Shukaku, they wouldn't be able to do anything to him in his current state, unless someone like Uchiha Madara or the Sage of the Six Paths suddenly appeared.
But after thinking about it, he decided against making that retort.
It would be troublesome if they really showed up.
Finally, he helplessly spread his hands and said, "As long as you're happy."
Jiraiya looked at Feng Ye and then at Tsunade. Finally, he asked with some concern, "Are you really sure you're alright?"
"Yeah, I'm basically fine now," Tsunade replied, turning to face Jiraiya. "I wouldn't joke about something like this."
Jiraiya sighed in relief. "That's good."
...
The next day.
Clear skies.
A large number of Konoha ninjas left the camp, almost emptying it. They were divided into multiple batches and rushed towards the Sunagakure camp, launching a full-scale attack.
Such a huge commotion could not be carried out quietly.
About twenty miles after the Konoha forces left their camp, Sunagakure scouts quickly relayed the intelligence back to their forward camp, causing quite a stir.
However, Ebizo had already deduced that Konoha would definitely launch a full-scale attack within the next half month, so Sunagakure's response was swift. Soon, the entire camp was mobilized, and the Sand Ninjas marched majestically towards the battlefield under the leadership of Kazekage Rasa and Chiyo.
This was the largest battle since the start of the Third Great Ninja War!
Sunagakure deployed more than three thousand ninjas, and Kazekage Rasa himself led the troops. Aside from not using the Jinchuriki, they had practically sent all their elites!
Konoha did the same, mobilizing more than two thousand elite ninjas. Although this number was not large compared to Sunagakure's total ninja force, these troops were almost entirely composed of elites!
There were very few genin among them.
Genin like Uchiha Obito and Yuhi Kurenai were left to guard the camp and did not participate in the front-line battle. Only Hatake Kakashi, who had become a chunin, received the order to follow the team into battle.
The battleground between the two sides was in a hilly area with gentle terrain. The height difference between the highest and lowest points was only about a hundred meters.
"Report! The fifth and sixth squads have encountered the enemy!"
The left and right flank forces clashed with the Sand Ninjas first, engaging in direct combat, and the battle intelligence from the flanks was swiftly relayed to Jiraiya.
Jiraiya stood at a vantage point, his eyes sweeping over the countless Sand Ninjas rushing in the distance, a gleam flashing in his eyes.
Kazekage Rasa!
Elder Chiyo!
The two highest-ranking and most powerful ninjas of Sunagakure were unexpectedly on the front lines!
"They've abandoned the flanks... No, the objective for the flanks is merely to withstand the attack, intending to concentrate their combat power on the front lines and break through from the center... "
Jiraiya instantly understood Sunagakure's strategy.
With the enemy having made these preparations, he couldn't alter his strategy and recall Minato Namikaze to the front lines. The key to victory now lay in which side's flank would collapse first.
A cold smile appeared on Jiraiya's face as he thought this.
If Tsunade weren't here, it would indeed be troublesome for him alone to deal with Kazekage Rasa, Chiyo, and other powerful ninjas. The outcome of the war would be uncertain.
But now, with Tsunade present, as one of the Sannin, he was well aware of her strength... The front lines could withstand the Sand Ninjas' assault!
"I'll leave the flanks to you... Show them what you've got, Minato!"
A gleam flashed in Jiraiya's eyes, and he took a deep breath before shouting, "Third and fourth squads, prepare your Fire Style Jutsu!"
Following Jiraiya's order, about a dozen Konoha ninjas sprinted to the front of the formation. They swiftly performed hand seals, causing Fire Chakra to surge.
"Fire Style: Dragon Fire Technique!"
Dragon Fire was a linear fire jutsu, but when the flames connected, it became a large-scale jutsu akin to a raging inferno.
Due to the geographical environment of the Wind Country, there were few Sand Ninjas skilled in Water Style Jutsu. At this moment, facing Konoha's fire jutsu, the Sand Ninjas at the forefront hesitated.
But the next moment—
The ground in front of them suddenly surged.
The earth, covered in grass, shattered into dust and sand, surging forward in an instant to form a sand waterfall that rushed towards the sea of fire.
"Well done!"
The Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, glanced at his wife, Karura, and shouted. He pressed his hands on the ground, activating his Magnet Style ability, causing a large amount of gold-infused sand to appear and surge towards the Konoha camp.
If he only knew how to scheme, he wouldn't have become the Fourth Kazekage. To attain this position, he also possessed overwhelming strength that surpassed countless ninjas!
Whoosh! Whoosh!!
The golden sand surged forward, and despite the Konoha ninjas' continuous use of Fire and Earth Style jutsu, they couldn't stop it. Soon, several of them were engulfed by the sand and let out miserable screams.
"As expected of Sunagakure's new Kazekage..."
A gleam flashed in Jiraiya's eyes, and he suddenly rushed towards Rasa.
He couldn't allow Rasa to unleash large-scale jutsu like this, or else none of Konoha's ninjas would be able to withstand his abilities.
"Hmph!"
Seeing Jiraiya charge forward, a cold light flashed in Rasa's eyes, and he showed no fear. He manipulated the sand, turning it into countless sharp bamboo shoots that crisscrossed towards Jiraiya.
This was a decisive battle.
There were no probing attacks.
From the start, it was a clash between the leaders of the two forces—Jiraiya versus Rasa!
As Jiraiya and Rasa faced off, it signaled that the war had reached its most intense and critical stage. The surging chakra of the thousands of ninjas from both sides collided in a formidable clash.
The entire hill country transformed into a battlefield!
(End of Chapter)
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