At this moment, the Uchiha forces erupted with overwhelming combat strength, their coordination flawless.
Their power did not lie solely in individual strength. What truly made them terrifying was their seamless cooperation, as their chakra and abilities intertwined, allowing each person to sense the presence of their fellow shinobi.
They could entrust their backs to one another without hesitation. The bond of clan and family deepened their connection, enabling them to unleash their strength to its fullest potential.
One of the greatest advantages of the shinobi world was the large-scale battle formation system developed under Naruto's leadership, which allowed them to achieve maximum efficiency with minimal cost.
"Fire Release: Great Flame Fire Dragon Formation!!!"
With the combined effort of over a thousand shinobi, the technique expanded across dozens of miles, far surpassing the scale of Pain's Shinra Tensei.
However, the enemy was not without resistance. A massive number of White Zetsu simultaneously used Ninjutsu, blocking most of the incoming attack.
Even so, the impact disrupted their formation. The shinobi forces surged forward like a spear, splitting the enemy apart and scattering them completely.
"Bring up the High-Energy Concentrated Chakra Cannon!"
The voice was clear and melodious, yet carried a cold edge.
It was Izumi.
"Sister Izumi, the Chakra Cannon's power is too great. Should we really—"
A nearby Uchiha hesitated. This weapon had been designed for interstellar warfare. A single shot could destroy meteorites spanning dozens of miles, and at full power, it could leave hundreds of miles barren.
He feared it might harm their own forces.
"I know what I'm doing. Have the left flank break through and force the enemy into a fan-shaped spread. Switch the Chakra Cannon to dispersed mode. That will be enough to inflict large-scale damage instantly."
Izumi issued her orders without pause.
The Uchiha beside her immediately complied. Though he had trained for over a hundred years within the time treasure pearl, his strength remained at the Super Kage level, while Izumi had already stepped into the Six Paths level.
Her ability to read the battlefield far surpassed his.
Izumi calmly observed the situation. The only Six Paths-level enemy in this area had already been eliminated by her. His Mangekyō ability had been formidable, but she had exploited his unfamiliarity with her fighting style and eliminated him in a single decisive ambush.
Now, their greatest challenge was the overwhelming number of White Zetsu, along with several Super Kage-level opponents.
Rather than fighting alone, Izumi chose to command and guide the battlefield.
Soon, the Uchiha shinobi returned with the High-Energy Concentrated Chakra Cannon, retrieved from the battlefield quartermaster.
"Left flank, break through immediately! Right flank, increase long-range Ninjutsu output! Barrier Team, deploy Type XE Barrier!"
Izumi's commands were precise and steady.
If the battlefield were divided into two sides, theirs would be the blue side and the enemy the red. The red side's numbers exceeded theirs by nearly fifty times, yet the shinobi forces held the advantage in coordination, equipment, and tactical formations.
With proper strategy, victory was still within reach.
Izumi understood that this battle was only the beginning. The shinobi world needed to adapt to large-scale warfare, especially with the prospect of future interstellar conflicts.
She had absolute confidence in Naruto.
Although the population of the shinobi world remained limited, the resources within their current star system were already sufficient for continued development. Beyond that, countless opportunities awaited among the stars.
Many of the younger generation had never experienced true war. Despite their strength, there was a clear difference between those who had seen blood and those who had not.
With the existence of the time treasure pearl, many had grown stronger rapidly in a sheltered environment. Some had even lived entire lives, marrying and raising families within it.
To protect the shinobi world and conserve time, countless people had spent most of their lives inside that isolated space.
"Sister Izumi, the left flank has successfully broken through!"
The Uchiha reappeared beside her. As a user of the Flying Thunder God Technique, he served as her deputy and messenger.
"Have the right flank increase firepower and suppress the enemy's spread!"
Izumi responded immediately, her gaze fixed on the battlefield.
The enemy's numbers made it impossible to fully contain them. The shinobi formation had taken on a semi-elliptical shape, while the White Zetsu forces continued to spread outward. The right flank was dispersing the fastest, making suppression essential.
Once the Chakra Cannon was deployed, the pressure would ease significantly.
"Understood!"
He vanished again.
Though his talent was limited compared to others, his Mangekyō ability was related to mental processing, making him invaluable in coordinating complex battlefield commands.
He was, in essence, the perfect support for a commander.
Soon, the High-Energy Concentrated Chakra Cannon was brought into position.
With a caliber exceeding ten meters, it exuded an overwhelming sense of power and precision. Its silver exterior and streamlined structure gave it a majestic appearance, while the dark muzzle resembled the gaping maw of a beast.
"Charge!!!"
At the command, massive amounts of chakra were compressed into the cannon, and a destructive aura spread across the battlefield.
Light began to gather within the dark barrel, radiating an oppressive presence.
"Fire!!!"
The charging process lasted only a second, though at maximum output it could take up to five. In high-level combat, even a single second was significant.
Then—
A terrifying yet strangely beautiful scene unfolded.
A vast plane of energy surged forward, spreading across the designated area. With the Barrier Team's timely deployment and the cannon set to dispersed mode, the attack covered an enormous range.
The power was less concentrated, but still devastating.
Countless White Zetsu were engulfed instantly, their bodies disintegrating upon contact, reduced to nothingness as they became part of the planet itself.
Some were left gravely injured, while a few survived by hiding behind others, the weakened energy no longer enough to destroy them completely.
Even so, the result was staggering.
In a single strike, five hundred thousand White Zetsu were annihilated.
(End of Chapter)
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