Given Minato's current comprehensive strength at the high Kage level, to possess three times his strength, one would estimate that only someone at the Super Kage level could meet that requirement.
As for having a large number of people? I'm sorry, but no matter how many people there are, they cannot twist their power into a single rope; it is a matter of quality.
The Land of Iron and the Land of Whirlpools are not far apart; both are on the border of the Land of Fire. By boat, it takes less than a day to reach the border of the Land of Whirlpools.
When Minato arrived in the Land of Whirlpools, a day and a half had passed. It would take another half day of travel to reach the Hidden Eddy Village.
However, while Minato and his group were heading towards the Hidden Eddy Village, two waves of unidentified individuals were also advancing towards the village from different directions.
A group of well-trained ninja, clearly not something an ordinary ninja village could possess—only the Five Great Nations could train such forces. Their forehead protectors were removed, showing they did not wish to reveal their identities.
The two groups set foot on the soil of the Land of Whirlpools at almost the same time as Minato. However, unlike Minato who was traveling slowly, these unidentified individuals were rushing. It was estimated that by the time they reached the Hidden Eddy Village, Minato would have only covered less than half the distance.
The two groups of unidentified individuals slowly approached the Hidden Eddy Village. When they arrived, they discovered that there was another group just like them. Both sides had a significant number of people, making the situation awkward.
They couldn't start fighting right outside someone else's home. Everyone's goal was clear; both parties wanted the sealing jutsu inside the Hidden Eddy Village.
If they fought to the death beforehand, it would not only alert the enemy and let the people inside discover them, but with their remaining strength, they might even be wiped out by the people of the Hidden Eddy Village.
The two teams remained in a standoff, neither daring to make a move.
This went on for over an hour, approaching two hours. Both sides felt they could not delay any longer, otherwise, if they were discovered by the enemy, they would be in a passive position.
At this point, the captains leading the operation for both sides stepped forward and met.
"Everyone knows our purpose. Both our sides have nearly a hundred men; a firefight is definitely not realistic."
"I have a proposal. We divide the area. Whoever grabs the items in a specific zone keeps them. Any objections?"
One of them offered an opinion; they couldn't keep wasting time like this.
"No problem. However, the barrier of the Hidden Eddy Village requires both of us to break it together. After the barrier is broken, we will each start snatching our spoils."
The other person pondered for a while and agreed. After all, his thoughts were the same. As for whether both sides would truly stay out of each other's way in the end, that would be discussed after the Hidden Eddy Village was destroyed.
Before that, they would not attack each other.
As for after the destruction of the Hidden Eddy Village, it would depend on whether there was anything worth fighting over.
"I know your background, so there is no need to hide. Your Water Release combined with my Lightning Release—attacking together shouldn't be a problem, right?"
One of them clarified the relationship between the two. The only ones proficient in Water Release and Lightning Release, and capable of crossing the ocean directly to the Land of Whirlpools, were the ninja from the Land of Lightning and the Land of Water.
"Hmph."
The other person merely snorted coldly and did not deny it. Everyone was a sensible person; continuing to hide it would just be insulting the other's intelligence and make one look foolish.
The two groups arrived at the edge of the Hidden Eddy Village, looked at the barrier in front of them, exchanged glances, and nodded.
"All units, prepare Water Release."
"All units, prepare Lightning Release."
The two captains began to give orders. Everyone focused their attention and prepared to form hand seals.
"Release."
With the command from the captains of both groups, ferocious water dragons combined with streaks of electric arcs charged towards the barrier of the Hidden Eddy Village.
It was the combination of Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique and Lightning Release: Earth Flash.
"Boom."
The powerful Water Release and Lightning Release attacks hit the barrier, causing cracks to appear on the Hidden Eddy Village's shield.
However, the Hidden Eddy Village's barrier indeed had its unique qualities. Even such a powerful attack did not collapse it instantly.
In the original story, when Kushina and Minato sealed the Nine-Tails into Naruto's body, Hiruzen Sarutobi stood outside the barrier completely helpless, unable to enter. He could only enter after the two had died and the barrier dissipated.
This shows just how powerful the Hidden Eddy Village's barrier is.
But no matter how powerful, it could not withstand the continuous bombardment of so many people. After all, nearly 200 people were attacking continuously. Even if the attacks were scattered, it was not something the Hidden Eddy Village's barrier could block indefinitely.
After holding out for another minute, the Hidden Eddy Village's barrier finally shattered.
But such a huge commotion had long since alerted the people inside the Hidden Eddy Village. One minute was enough for all the high-ranking members of the Hidden Eddy Village to gather.
"Who are you people? Why are you attacking our Hidden Eddy Village?"
The Clan Leader of the Hidden Eddy Village, who was also Kushina's father, Uzumaki Ashita, looked at the two groups of uninvited guests with a grave expression. He felt that the Hidden Eddy Village was in danger today.
"Don't waste your breath. Charge up and kill those with combat ability. Then we can slowly loot the things in the Hidden Eddy Village."
The ninja from the Land of Lightning, the captain sent by the Hidden Cloud Village this time, was just as irritable as the Third Raikage. He chose the most direct method and attacked immediately.
The people from the Hidden Mist Village did not hesitate either, coordinating with the Hidden Cloud people to charge towards Uzumaki Ashita.
"Quick, arrange for everyone to start fleeing. Try to escape to Konoha. Nana is there; you can seek asylum. We will hold them off."
Seeing that the two groups were going to kill without a word, how could Uzumaki Ashita not know their intentions? He frantically urged the young combatants behind him to protect the clan members and retreat, while the old fellows would stay behind to fight to the death.
"Do you think you can stop us with that little combat power? Keep dreaming! Die!"
The captain leading the Hidden Cloud team looked at Uzumaki Ashita with disdain, then charged towards him alongside the Hidden Mist captain. Of course, the ninja behind them were not idle either and rushed up together.
With his clan members behind him, Uzumaki Ashita absolutely could not retreat. So, without hesitation, he led a group of old men and charged forward. Even if they died, they had to delay them, giving the clan members enough time to escape.
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