Chapter 372: Konoha's turmoil! The final battle of the Rain Country Sand Village!
Konoha.
When news reached Konoha that Fujiwara Tetsuya had captured the One-Tail Jinchuriki Bunpuku, and Sakumo Hatake had once again defeated Ebizo, signifying Konoha's victory over Sunagakure's main forces, the entire Konoha was almost in a state of jubilation.
Besides Hiruzen Sarutobi and Utatane Koharu, there were many Shinobi Clans… and even numerous civilians who possessed strategic vision.
They clearly understood the impact this battle would have on Konoha.
It would be the turning point of the war, a precursor to Konoha's victory!
..."That kid Tetsuya, and Sakumo… they've truly done something remarkable this time!"
Hokage Office.
At this moment, besides Hiruzen Sarutobi and Utatane Koharu, there were also many Shinobi Clan Higher-Ups… Facing the changes in the war situation, the Konoha Higher-Ups also had to make timely responses.
For example, how to leverage the One-Tail Jinchuriki to secure more benefits from Sunagakure.
And, after the Third Kazekage leads the main forces still in the Land of Rain back, how will the frontline troops in the Land of Wind cope with the impending pressure?
Furthermore, how should Tsunade, Orochimaru, and others be deployed? Should they rush to the northern front of the Land of Rain to assist the elites of the Land of Rain led by Hanzo, and the Konoha frontline troops commanded by Danzo… to repel Iwagakure as quickly as possible, or something else?
All these required repeated discussion… "Sakumo, and that kid, they did very well this time. Although it was a bit risky, capturing the One-Tail Jinchuriki Bunpuku at this critical moment can indeed greatly reduce the Village's burden…"
Perhaps due to Fujiwara Tetsuya's capture of Bunpuku, Utatane Koharu uncharacteristically refrained from slandering Fujiwara Tetsuya in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Hmm~ Koharu is right!"
"But precisely because of this, we must seize this difficult opportunity to completely secure victory in the war against Sunagakure…"
"Regarding what happened on the Land of Wind front, I have already dispatched people to quickly head to the Land of Rain."
"I believe with Orochimaru and Tsunade's abilities, they will not give the Third Kazekage a chance to counterattack…"
"As for Hanzo, after learning about the situation in the Land of Wind, he will likely be even more determined to ally with Konoha, desperately blocking the threat from Iwagakure."
"The reason I gathered all the Clan Heads and Elders today is for the situation on the Land of Wind front."
"Although the frontline troops, led by Sakumo and that kid Tetsuya, won this battle, there were still significant losses. To cope with the upcoming situation, we need to dispatch a batch of reinforcements to the Land of Wind front… until the situation in the Land of Rain is settled."
Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, the expressions of the Shinobi Clan Higher-Ups on both sides immediately darkened… To help Konoha win this war, many Shinobi Clans were already severely weakened. To draw more clan members to the battlefield, if anything were to happen, then… they might become a replica of the Senju Clan in the future.
"Hoo~ Hokage-sama, the Kurama Clan… can no longer spare any strength to reinforce the front lines."
"If we absolutely have to conscript strong individuals, besides us Old fellows, we can only send the kids who are still in the Ninja Academy…"
The Kurama Clan Head's remarks immediately drew a chorus of agreement.
It also indicated that Hiruzen Sarutobi's original goal would become incredibly difficult to achieve… Land of Rain.
Slaughter was constantly unfolding under the shroud of continuous rain… To prevent the Third Kazekage from concentrating his forces and launching another large-scale attack on the Konoha Camp.
Tsunade, Kato Dan, Akimichi Torifu… a group of Konoha experts faced the risk of being annihilated by Sunagakure's main forces, constantly attacking facilities around the Sunagakure Camp, as well as Sunagakure reconnaissance kids lurking in the shadows.
They made every effort to tie down and deplete Sunagakure's effective forces.
Although they achieved some impressive early results, even pushing the forces Sunagakure had deployed on the outskirts of their camp to a state of extreme paranoia.
But neither the Third Kazekage nor Chiyo were powerful Ninja who could be measured by ordinary standards.
After understanding Tsunade's psychology, the Third Kazekage and Chiyo directly adopted a strategy of trading pieces.
They abandoned the forces deployed on the periphery and led over a thousand elite combatants to directly raid the Konoha Camp.
"Kill… Stop these damned Sunagakure Ninja, buy time! Lady Tsunade, Dan-sama… and Torifu-sama, they are on their way back to reinforce us."
The sudden attack shattered the tranquility of the Konoha Camp.
While countless Konoha Ninja bravely fought the enemy, desperately trying to block the Third Kazekage, Chiyo, and other Sunagakure experts.
Orochimaru, constrained by this dangerous situation, had no choice but to drag his still unhealed body back onto the battlefield.
"Summoning Technique: Manda!"
Manda's appearance instantly boosted the morale of the Konoha side.
After countless battles and skirmishes, the Konoha Ninja in the western Land of Rain all knew… what that massive, deep purple creature signified.
"Yes! Orochimaru-sama…"
"Orochimaru-sama is still here! Everyone, fight to the death to stop these damned enemies…"
"Orochimaru-sama's gaze is upon us…"
"Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet!"
"Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!"
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!"
...Orochimaru's participation in the battle, to some extent, curbed Konoha's collapse.
But even Orochimaru, at this moment, had to face a reality… that is, with over seventy percent of Konoha's Elite Jonin, all Quasi-Kage… and a Kage-level expert like Tsunade away.
Looking at the current Konoha Camp, there was no one who could provide him effective support.
"Orochimaru, do you think that you, in your severely wounded state, and that stinky snake at your feet, can stop us?"
Gazing at the pale-faced Orochimaru, the Third Kazekage's killing intent surged in his eyes. With a wave of his hand… endless Iron Sand poured from the gourd on his back, like a surging tide, crashing towards Manda with terrifying momentum.
"Heh heh~ Whether I can stop you or not, it's important to try first…"
"Chiyo, both of you come at me… Otherwise, you won't be able to kill me."
"Summoning Technique: Triple Rashomon!"
Not far away, Chiyo saw Orochimaru block the Third Kazekage's attack, her eyes darkened. After killing several Konoha Ninja, she manipulated the Chikamatsu Ten Puppets to swiftly attack Orochimaru… "Magnet Release: Gold Dust Spear!"
Although the Third Kazekage and Chiyo were temporarily tied down by Orochimaru… for the countless Konoha Ninja.
Rasa, who also possessed the Magnet Release bloodline and was a Quasi-Kage expert, was also an insurmountable mountain.
In the desperate eyes of several Shinobi Clan Chunin and Jonin, those spears made of Gold Dust mercilessly tore through layers of solid defenses in front of them, piercing their bodies.
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