"We've fallen into a trap, quickly release the signal bullet!" Mitokado Homura quickly ordered.
Although they've fallen into a trap, Mitokado Homura remained calm.
Panic can't solve problems, calmly thinking of ways to break through the predicament is what a qualified ninja should do.
Whizz! Bang!
Upon receiving the order, the Konoha ninja swiftly launched the highest level signal bullet.
"Head towards the north!" Mitokado Homura immediately commanded further.
Teacher Chen's team isn't far from them.
If they meet Teacher Chen's team in time, not only can they escape the crisis, but they might even turn the tide for a counterattack.
"This is not a place you can come and go as you please." Karatachi Yagura flew towards Mitokado Homura with an iron rod in hand.
The Hidden Mist Elite behind him also began to make their moves, clearing obstacles for their boss.
"Let's see if you can stop this." Mitokado Homura opened a large scroll hanging on his chest and swiftly performed hand seals to gather chakra.
"Tool Manipulation: Hidden Weapon Strike!"
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!
Dozens of kunai shot swiftly towards Karatachi Yagura.
However, Karatachi Yagura did not swing the iron rod to knock down the kunai, but instead gathered chakra and extended his right hand.
"Water Release: Bright Mirror Jutsu!"
A large amount of water appeared, swiftly forming a giant circular mirror in front of Karatachi Yagura.
Boom!!
The kunai hitting the water mirror caused explosions, making the water mirror constantly ripple.
Though Mitokado Homura had hidden the explosive tags on the kunai cleverly, Karatachi Yagura still caught sight of them.
Swoosh!
At the moment of blocking the explosion, Karatachi Yagura cancelled the Water Release, swung the iron rod, and charged at Mitokado Homura.
At the critical moment, Mitokado Homura summoned an iron staff, fully exerting to block Karatachi Yagura's iron rod.
Clang!!
With a loud and crisp metallic crash, the two iron rods clashed fiercely, and as both sides used significant force, small sparks erupted at the point of impact.
Scrape!
Karatachi Yagura's expression remained unchanged, pressing Mitokado Homura's iron staff down, his iron rod was specially designed with a hook at the tip.
Under Karatachi Yagura's tremendous force, the iron hook rapidly slashed towards Mitokado Homura's head.
Mitokado Homura exploded with chakra, twisting the iron staff, causing Karatachi Yagura's strike to veer off course.
His staff technique was learned from Sarutobi Hiruzen in the past, and it's considered his most proficient long-handled weapon.
Hu hu!!
Clang clang!!
The two wielded their weapons with steady and powerful steps, creating silver arcs in the air as the iron rods and iron staff swept through, with both sides evenly matched in strength and speed, making it hard to determine the superior.
Realizing close combat wouldn't yield results, Mitokado Homura suddenly exploded backward, pulling away and throwing the long staff like a spear towards Karatachi Yagura, starting to use the summoning scroll again.
A large bow and several arrows appeared before Mitokado Homura.
Mitokado Homura quickly completed bow tension and arrow nocking, consecutively shooting two arrows infused with Wind Attribute Chakra.
Karatachi Yagura raised his hand again to defend using Water Release.
The first arrowhead submerged in water, unable to penetrate the water mirror, only creating large ripples on it.
Shu!
The second arrow pierced through the constantly wavering mirror surface.
The arrow broke the water mirror, splattering water droplets on Karatachi Yagura's face, stimulating his nerves.
At this critical moment, Karatachi Yagura swiftly turned his head, leaving a blood scar on his cheek.
"I underestimated this guy, such fast and accurate arrows!" Feeling the wetness on his face, Karatachi Yagura's heart pounded wildly.
At this moment, his heart, which had started to drift due to his considerable advantage, stabilized.
This Mitokado Homura being able to secure a high position in Konoha isn't without reason, his strength is formidable.
"What a pity." Mitokado Homura let out a small breath, retracting the bow into the scroll.
This trick was specially designed for ambush, if it didn't succeed, it would be essentially useless for the rest of the battle.
"Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
Mitokado Homura took a giant shuriken from the scroll and tossed it towards Karatachi Yagura, then quickly performed hand seals.
Under the chakra's effect, the giant shuriken split into two, then four.
"Water Mirror Jutsu!"
Karatachi Yagura created a water mirror again, but this time it was not for defense, but offense.
A ninja identical to Mitokado Homura emerged from the water mirror, also using the Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu.
Bam bam!!
The four giant shurikens cancelled each other out, and the clone of Mitokado Homura still charged towards Mitokado Homura, disappearing after a move exchange.
"Water Release: Water Cannon Jutsu!"
Seizing the opportunity, Hozuki Shingetsu, with hands shaped like guns, fired several liquid bullets at Mitokado Homura.
"Water Release: Water Fang Bomb!"
On the other side, Momoguruma Kawasaki rapidly formed hand seals, creating numerous water bullets in front of him that attacked Mitokado Homura.
"Water Release: Water Dragon Bomb Jutsu!"
Karatachi Yagura exhausted a large amount of chakra to create an immensely thick water dragon.
Suddenly besieged by three strong ninjas at once, even with Konoha ninjas obstructing for Mitokado Homura, he still got injured.
Retreating amidst the water dragon's impact, Mitokado Homura kept observing the overall battlefield situation.
"It's not looking good, most of the invading Hidden Mist are likely here." Mitokado Homura frowned.
As the highest combat strength, though not inferior to Karatachi Yagura, in looking at the whole battlefield, Konoha is almost entirely at a disadvantage, making a fight while retreat impossible.
"Do I have to risk my life to breakthrough?" Mitokado Homura was somewhat hesitant.
If sacrificing most people, he is confident in leading a part of the elites to escape.