Chapter 391: General Attack on the Hidden Rock Village! Fists That Shake the Earth!
Kumogakure's speed was incredibly fast!
In just two days, they assembled thousands of elite troops to invade the Land of Earth.
Watching the hundreds of departing ships, Utatane Koharu didn't hesitate. She immediately handed Dodai the documents agreeing to give Kumogakure a portion of the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Technique, as well as the transfer of mission quotas for the Land of Hot Springs and the Land of Rice Fields.
From today onwards, the war between Iwagakure, Amegakure, and Konoha would be reversed...
Compared to the rugged mountains and barren west, the eastern coast of the Land of Earth was undoubtedly its most fertile region, a tax-heavy area, and its very essence.
Its expansive outlets connected the Land of Earth with the Land of Waterfall, the Land of Rice Fields, the Land of Iron, the Land of Frost, the Land of Hot Springs... and the Land of Lightning's maritime trade...
To maintain stability on the eastern coast of the Land of Earth, the Iwagakure high command, led by Ōnoki, deployed no less than 1,500 elite troops in the eastern coastal area.
However, these forces would be utterly incapable of resisting the thousands of Kumogakure elites personally led by the Third Raikage...
"H-how is this possible?"
"The Raikage... and Kumogakure's army, how could they be here?"
Watching the countless dark figures pouring out from the ships, the Iwagakure commander responsible for a certain coastal defense line felt a dizzy spell.
His heart was shrouded in endless shadows...
"Immediately send someone back to the Village to report Kumogakure's invasion, and have the Village dispatch reinforcements as quickly as possible... a large number of reinforcements."
"This level of enemy is simply not something the eastern coastal defense force can withstand..."
...Time flew by like a white horse passing a crack, swiftly and imperceptibly!
Since that battle, Ōnoki had led Iwagakure's elites to launch several more probing attacks on the camp where Hiruzen Sarutobi, Orochimaru, and Fujiwara Tetsuya were entrenched...
He seemed to be probing Konoha's Ninja army's troop deployment and searching for weaknesses in the Konoha Camp's defenses.
However, before Ōnoki could make a new round of deployments, news of Kumogakure's attack on the eastern coast and the defeat of Iwagakure's support forces had already reached Ōnoki.
On July 13th, the Third Raikage led thousands of Kumogakure elites in a surprise attack on the eastern coastal port city... Aside from a few Iwagakure Ninja who returned to Iwagakure to report, the entire defense force was annihilated.
Between July 15th and July 18th, Kumogakure's main force swept through the eastern coastal cities, not only defeating the defense forces of each city but also plundering countless treasures.
Of course, this was only what had happened a few days prior.
Because, during the time the Iwagakure Anbu were rushing to deliver the message, the two thousand elite support forces stationed at the Iwagakure high command's gathering point, who were heading to the eastern coast, were defeated by the main force led by the Third Raikage, with over fifty percent casualties.
"Kumogakure... Konoha!"
Looking at the enraged Ōnoki, Han, Kitsuchi, Kari... and Roshi, who had just arrived, subconsciously shivered.
They understood in their hearts that this time... Ōnoki was truly furious.
Kumogakure's sneak attack... successfully reversed Konoha's disadvantage, and in turn, put Iwagakure in a pincer attack from Konoha, Kumogakure... and Amegakure.
Given Hanzō's cunning, once he learned of Kumogakure's attack on the Land of Earth's mainland, he would likely... no longer sit idly by as he was now.
"Give the order, launch a full-scale attack on Konoha tomorrow morning... regardless of casualties!"
..."It's really quiet!"
Outside the Iwagakure Camp, under a certain tree's shade.
Fujiwara Tetsuya wore a straw hat, completely shrouded in darkness, quietly observing the movements in the Iwagakure Camp.
For some reason!
His heartbeat had been accelerating since the afternoon... as if foreshadowing something.
To prevent Iwagakure's final counterattack, Hiruzen Sarutobi even transferred the defense forces stationed on the borders of the Land of Fire and the Land of Grass to the Land of Rain...
However, that meager number of reinforcements would be negligible for the situation in the Land of Rain.
"Forget it, I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. For now... thinking too much will only add to my worries!"
"I'll go back and have a good long sleep... and wait for Iwagakure to make its move!"
Rumble~~~
A dull thunder continuously rumbled from the distant sky, and in the instant the lightning struck.
Fujiwara Tetsuya had already vanished into the end of the shadows...
"Quick, quickly inform Hokage-sama, Iwagakure has launched a full-scale attack..."
In the early morning, the dark clouds were still incredibly thick. Under the assault of the cold rain, except for the wounded and some Medical Ninja located behind the Iwagakure Camp.
Ōnoki led thousands of Iwagakure elites, pouring out like a surging black tide, heading straight for the Konoha Camp.
"Has this day finally come?"
"It seems Kumogakure must have succeeded!"
Under the serious gazes of the Konoha Jonin and Elite Jonin, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Orochimaru, Fujiwara Tetsuya... emerged from their respective tents one after another, rushing towards the Konoha Camp gate...
"I didn't expect Ōnoki to even bring the Four-Tails Jinchuriki to the eastern Land of Rain..."
Gazing at the dozen or so figures at the forefront of the Iwagakure army, Fujiwara Tetsuya's eyes instantly became serious.
The presence of Han and Ōnoki already made the battle between Konoha and Iwagakure incredibly difficult... Roshi's sudden appearance would undoubtedly make the direction of this battle even more unpredictable.
"Tetsuya kid..."
Upon receiving a reminder from the Anbu behind him, Hiruzen Sarutobi also recognized Roshi, his gaze wandering... finally landing on Fujiwara Tetsuya.
"I will stop him... I will!"
Letting out a heavy breath, Fujiwara Tetsuya's tone was filled with determination...
"Hiruzen Sarutobi..."
In this oppressive atmosphere, Ōnoki made the first move.
A dazzling Dust Release was aimed directly at the position where Konoha's main force was gathered, evaporating countless raindrops along the way... In an instant, the shadow of death enveloped everyone's hearts.
"Summoning Technique: Triple Rashomon!"
Boom~~~
The moment the two Ninjutsu collided, terrifying aftershocks continuously shook the earth.
Seeing Orochimaru block Ōnoki's Dust Release, Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief, secretly gripping the Adamantine Staff in his hand and charging directly towards Ōnoki.
"Water Release: Hard Vortex Water Blade!"
The moment of contact, the stream of water spear in Fujiwara Tetsuya's hand directly bypassed Han, Roshi, and others, detonating among the main forces in the rear of Iwagakure... In an instant, a terrifying surge of water continuously spread in all directions... instantly hindering Iwagakure's offensive.
"Earth Release: Fist Rock!"
"Chakra Enhanced Strength: Air Strike!"
Facing Kitsuchi's surprise attack, Fujiwara Tetsuya's eyes narrowed. Without holding back, his fists vibrated, and powerful Chakra continuously surged. After blocking Kitsuchi's rock fist, he heavily sent Kitsuchi flying.
"Kitsuchi, my opponent in this battle... is not you!"
"Four-Tails Jinchuriki... come out and fight!"
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