Chapter 386 The Wind Country's situation collapses! Attention: The Third Hokage arrives at the battlefield!
Land of Wind.
Days after Tetsuya Fujiwara's departure, news of his redeployment to Konoha and subsequent assignment to reinforce the Land of Rain reached Third Kazekage, Chiyo, and others through a secret channel, without any reservation.
At the same time, the sudden changes in the Land of Rain, and the successive retreats of Amegakure and Konoha, further stirred the ambitions of Sunagakure's high command.
As the situation stood, if Sunagakure could gather its forces and eliminate the three thousand Ninja led by Sakumo Hatake and Tsunade, then Sunagakure might just have a chance to win this war decisively.
"Give the order: initiate a full wartime mobilization. This time, besides necessary defenses, everyone will follow me to raid Po Suo Oasis."
With Third Kazekage's final directive issued, even though Sunagakure had also lost many Ninja in its wars against Konoha and Amegakure, this colossal war machine still advanced with the terrifying momentum of a crushing mountain, towards Po Suo Oasis.
Facing the seven thousand Sunagakure troops led by Third Kazekage, Chiyo, Ebizo, and Rasa, Sakumo Hatake and Tsunade, after holding their ground for half a day, ordered a full retreat to the Land of Rivers border, intending to use its complex terrain for defense.
In the subsequent pursuit, Sakumo Hatake and Tsunade led dozens of Konoha Ninja in several rearguard actions, only managing to repel the Sunagakure pursuit force and safely withdraw into the Land of Rivers after Kato Dan and Akimichi Torifu arrived.
The collapse of the war in the Land of Rain, the rapid deterioration of the war in the Land of Wind—everything was pushing Konoha into an even more perilous situation.
"We finally made it…"
In the eastern part of the Land of Rain, at the temporary camp of Orochimaru, Danzo, and others, amidst the chaotic sounds of battle, Tetsuya Fujiwara and Hiruzen Sarutobi, leading over a thousand Ninja, stormed into the battlefield, forcefully carving a bloody path to the area where the top powerhouses of both sides were clashing.
"That is…"
Feeling the terrifying Chakra fluctuations emanating from Tetsuya Fujiwara and Hiruzen Sarutobi, Han, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, Kitsuchi, Kiri, and others, who were cornering Orochimaru, instinctively turned their heads to look.
With just a glance, Kitsuchi was drenched in a cold sweat.
Compared to Han, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, Kiri, and others, Kitsuchi, who had experienced the Konoha Chunin Exams, undoubtedly had the deepest impression of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tetsuya Fujiwara.
"What's wrong, Kitsuchi? Do you know those two?"
Noticing Kitsuchi's unusual reaction, Han, Kiri, and the others immediately abandoned their fight with Orochimaru and flashed to Kitsuchi's side.
Even amidst the chaos of this battlefield, those two terrifying presences were as grand and magnificent as a scorching sun—they were undoubtedly unimaginably powerful enemies!
"Teacher? Tetsuya-kun…"
Before Kitsuchi could speak, Orochimaru's slightly startled voice instantly broke the silence.
It was precisely Orochimaru's words that sent a chill down the spines of Han, Kiri, and the others.
Hero of Shinobi! Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi!
Mei Zhi Hang! Konoha's strongest of the new generation, Tetsuya Fujiwara!
These two had actually come to the Land of Rain together. Looking at each other, both Kitsuchi, Han, and Kiri felt a heavy weight in their hearts.
They suddenly had a feeling that the Land of Rain battlefield, which had just undergone major changes, might soon experience even greater turmoil.
"Retreat…"
"Third Hokage is not someone we can easily deal with."
"Immediately send someone back to inform Elder Retsu of the situation here, and have Elder Retsu prepare for a potential Konoha raid!"
"Also, immediately send an elite squad to Lord Tsuchikage and tell him… Third Hokage has arrived."
…"Water Release: Hard Vortex Water Blade!"
After Tetsuya Fujiwara reached the Kage-level and raised the mastery of Hard Vortex Water Blade to its peak, in the geographical environment of the Land of Rain, the destructive power unleashed was absolutely beyond everyone's imagination.
Under the cover of several condensed water lances, several empty areas were successively cleared in the Iwagakure rear battlefield. One by one, the Iwagakure reserve troops, who had not yet entered the battle, were all severely wounded by Tetsuya Fujiwara.
"Retreat…"
After Han, Kiri, Kitsuchi, and others reached a consensus, the Iwagakure main force began to retreat towards their camp.
In just a few minutes, they shook off the Konoha Ninja's entanglement.
Of course, a large part of this was due to Hiruzen Sarutobi's consideration for the long-distance raid.
To reach the Land of Rain battlefield as quickly as possible, the accompanying Ninja army essentially had only three to four hours of rest each day.
A reckless pursuit might ignite Iwagakure's fighting spirit and cause unnecessary casualties for Konoha.
"Yes, Hokage-sama… Hokage-sama has actually come…"
"Since Hokage-sama has come, we will definitely be able to repel Iwagakure…"
"Long live Hokage-sama~~~"
As the Konoha Ninja gathered, more and more people recognized Hiruzen Sarutobi, and their loud cheers almost echoed through the sky.
At this moment, whether it was Orochimaru, who took over as commander, or Tetsuya Fujiwara, who instantly eliminated hundreds of Iwagakure Ninja upon his arrival, both were destined to be overshadowed.
The Hokage's authority is unshakeable!
The Hokage's prestige… is even more unshakeable!
"Orochimaru… you've truly worked hard during this time."
Amidst the boisterous cheers, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly withdrew his gaze and looked at his most proud disciple.
His eyes held both relief and an indescribable heartache. The prolonged war… besides Jiraiya, both Orochimaru and Tsunade had endured too much.
"Orochimaru-senpai, I never thought you… would have such a disheveled day!"
Meeting Orochimaru's gaze, Tetsuya Fujiwara chuckled softly, slowly returning kirimaru to its sheath.
Strictly speaking, Orochimaru's ability to hold out for so long against a Kage-level Jinchuriki and several Quasi-Kage of Iwagakure's new generation was already an unimaginably resilient feat.
"How is it? Jonin Ryoui, Danzo… how are his injuries?"
At the Konoha Camp, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the severely wounded and unconscious Danzo, a hint of guilt flashing in his eyes.
As he spoke, he unconsciously raised his voice until Tetsuya Fujiwara stepped forward and placed his hand on Torune Ryoui's waist, at which point Hiruzen Sarutobi finally came to his senses, giving a wry smile and casting an apologetic look at Tetsuya Fujiwara and Torune Ryoui.
He had been too impatient.
"Hokage-sama, rest assured… the comrades in the Medical Division handled it very well, and Lord Danzo's injuries are healing."
"I have already repaired Lord Danzo's damaged meridians. In two to three more days at most, Lord Danzo will awaken from his coma."
"However… because Lord Danzo suffered such severe trauma this time, if conditions permit, it would be best not to let Lord Danzo participate in high-intensity battles for the next three to five months."
"Otherwise, it will leave a hidden ailment and shorten Lord Danzo's peak period as a Ninja."
Feeling the warmth at her waist, Torune Ryoui's lips curved into a smile. Throughout Konoha, there weren't many men who could make Third Hokage express an apology.
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