Chapter 262 : Defeated Kumogakure!

Takeshi had no intentions of stirring up trouble in this battle. It was said that people fear fame, and pigs fear fattening. Uchiha Dragon's identity was particularly sensitive at the moment, so he planned to wait until the end of the first ninja war.

As time passed, the battle was nearing its conclusion. The Sand Shinobi were defeated, Cloud Shinobi lost, and even the unexpected early death of Uchiha Kagami didn't alter the overall situation much.

Tobirama and Ai both had hidden dangers in the village. With the stalemate persisting, it seemed that achieving a final peace was the general trend.

Takeshi smiled coldly, anticipating the many interesting events that would unfold.

Meanwhile, Orochimaru in the Konoha Camp observed the distant thunder with a serious and contemplative expression. Due to Tsunade's recent distress, Tobirama had left Sanren in the camp and led a large army to attack Cloud Ninja.

"The power of this lightning... must be caused by Lightning Release. I'm afraid it's either Ai or C," Orochimaru mused. "I don't know who their target is..."

"It's a stab—!!"

A bolt of lightning struck, creating a magnificent spectacle that shook the world and illuminated the surroundings for miles. Even Tobirama and Ai, the two kage-level powerhouses engaged in combat, were taken aback and glanced in the direction of the lightning.

The thunderous sound echoed far and wide. As everyone's vision gradually returned, the towering tree that Genjiro had transformed into had vanished under the thunderstorm.

"Cough...cough!"

Danzo staggered up from the charred ground, his face pale. Black ashes fell from the sky, and the surrounding trees were charred by the lightning.

"Genjiro!"

Danzo was shocked to find a massive charred pit in front of him. Danzo rushed over and helped Genjiro up.

Before Danzo's eyes, his once-important brother lay like a charred corpse. His experiments had turned Genjiro into a monstrous entity.

Danzo felt regret, disappointment, confusion, and shock. He had hesitated when Genjiro and C were locked in a deadly battle.

Perhaps the thunderbolt had eradicated the abnormal cells within Genjiro's body, bringing him back to his original form.

Under the lightning, Genjiro's blood had dried up, and his wounds were carbonized. He finally opened his mouth, emitting a puff of black smoke.

"Ahem... brother..."

Witnessing Genjiro's tragic state, Danzo's heart ached. If the thunder had directly killed him, the pain might have been less severe.

Yet, after reverting to his prototype, Genjiro briefly regained consciousness, and a spark of life returned.

"..."

Genjiro looked at the dying figure of his brother with grief, even shedding a tear. This usually heartless individual was showing rare signs of emotion.

If Takeshi, who had clashed with Mr. Gen in the Gelel mine before, were present, how would he react to his dark-hearted boss from the Anbu passing away? Perhaps, due to his detached and cunning nature, he would simply say "failure to cross the calamity"...

Before Tobirama summoned Uchiha Kagami, he hoped that Kagami could use illusions to temporarily seal Genjiro's transformation and quell the cell riots. Unexpectedly, two individuals fell consecutively, dealing a significant blow to Konoha.

The reason for this setback could be attributed to the unpredictable weather in the Land of Rain. C had unleashed too many thunderbolts, overwhelming the transformation. The thunder and lightning spread to every branch, leading to an accumulation in the sky.

The thunder from the sky and the fire from the earth struck the giant tree formed by Genjiro like a colossal lightning rod, unfortunately causing its destruction.

"Brother... the Shimura clan... it's up to you..."

Genjiro clenched his fists in fury, gradually closing his eyes, muttering under his breath.

"Brother... don't lose heart... human experiments... can't be halted... can't be halted..."

"Genjiro!"

Danzo cried out in anguish, kneeling before Genjiro's charred remains, his expression grim.

"It must be that my experiment was not conducted properly!"

Danzo, drenched in rain with disheveled hair, was devastated by Genjiro's death.

The most significant person in his life had perished before him. This event might have turned Danzo completely dark, transforming him into a sinister and ruthless figure where joy and anger were indistinguishable.

"Cough, cough! It hurts...!"

No one dared to approach, and suddenly, a man covered in scars emerged from the nearby ruins.

"C! You scoundrel, are you still alive?!"

Danzo was furious. Thinking C had been wiped out in the thunder, he hadn't seen him before, but C had only been severely injured.

This guy must have thick skin!

"Come on!"

Danzo wasted no time in words. He turned into a gust of wind, closed the distance, and slashed at C's head with a sword, ending his life!

"Damn... cough, cough!"

C, shocked and wanting to resist, felt intense pain all over his body. He lacked chakra and strength!

The power of thunder and lightning was immense, and his life force was extinguished.

C was also struck, not as severely as Genjiro, but the Lightning Release Chakra Mode completely dissipated. Thanks to his robust body, he survived.

"What!"

C screamed, a gaping wound on his body. The once-impenetrable defense was now fragile, and he fled in a hurry!

"Go to hell!"

Danzo swung a blade of wind, C unable to resist, could only turn his head slightly, blood rushing.

"What--!"

C screamed loudly, a large wound spreading on his chest, nearly dismembering him. The sword failed to kill him but severed his left eye!

"Why aren't you dead yet!"

Danzo, enraged, slashed with all his strength. C had to die without a doubt!

"Ye-!"

The wind blade struck, but this time, it was blocked by violent thunder and lightning, flickering slightly but not breaking the defense.

"Humph!"

Danzo was shocked, but Ai suddenly appeared, holding C under his arm, turning into lightning to escape without a word!

"Stop for me!"

In the next moment, Tobirama flashed to Ai's previous position, glancing at the dead Danzo with a gloomy face.

"Kill me!"

Tobirama disappeared again, and Konoha Ninja rushed toward Cloud Ninja with shouts.

When Ai appeared, it signaled Cloud Ninja's defeat. Chased by the smaller but more elite Konoha forces, Cloud Ninja would likely withdraw from the Land of Rain in despair.

"C! I'll kill you!"

Danzo stood there, defeated, as C was rescued under his nose.

"Don't let them escape!"

Relentless, Tobirama pursued them. Winning the battle but losing a strong man, it was a lose-lose situation.

"Stop him!"

Ai and C fled under the cover of the remaining Cloud Ninja, out of breath. A Cloud Ninja, gritting his teeth, brought Ai's shadow guard up to intercept.

"Humph! Some people just don't know when to give up!"

Tobirama sneered, slaughtering the elite Cloud Ninjas.

In the Battle of the Land of Rain, Cloud Ninja was defeated, and Ai also succumbed to Tobirama. From then on, Cloud Ninja's dominance faded, no longer a threat. They retreated directly to the Land of the Moon.