229.Kage War (1)

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Above the azure sky, the sunshine is brilliant. A pleasant breeze gently sweeps across, lifting wisps of dust. Inside the Village Hidden in the Leaves, the atmosphere is anything but calm. The scene is in disarray, littered with rubble and crisscrossed with gullies.

Dai, covered in blood, lies on the ground, his body smeared with a mix of dust and blood, looking extremely wretched. Behind him, Sōsuke walks away slowly, his steps even and his face expressionless.

At that moment, several figures suddenly appear at the scene. Seeing Dai, who has passed out on the ground, and Sōsuke walking away, their expressions tense. They quickly leap over the cracked and broken rocks, reaching Dai's side in no time.

"How is he? Tsunade!?" Jiraiya looks at Dai, who is covered in blood, and urgently asks.

Hearing him, Tsunade, who is treating Dai, has a pale face but breathes a sigh of relief, saying softly, "Don't worry, he's just exhausted from the previous technique."

She then looks at Dai's right arm and leg with slight concern, whispering, "However, his arm and leg bones are severely fractured. It might take a long time to recover."

Hearing her, Jiraiya and the others, though still worried, breathe a sigh of relief. As if struck by a thought, Jiraiya's expression becomes slightly somber. He stands up slowly, looking at Sōsuke, who is walking away, and calls out loudly, "Sōsuke!"

Sōsuke pauses for a moment, glancing back at him with an indifferent gaze. Seeing the stark difference between the Sōsuke in front of him and the one in his memories, Jiraiya's face hardens as he declares, "This time, it was Dai!"

"Next time we meet, I will become stronger, just like Dai. I will do whatever it takes to catch you! Hear me!"

Hearing Jiraiya's words, Sōsuke's lips curve into a slight smile. Looking at the familiar face he's known since childhood, he softly says, "Then... try your best..."

Sōsuke continues walking forward as he speaks. "Jiraiya... try to keep up with me... Maybe one day in the future... I'll acknowledge your strength... At that time, I'll reserve a place for you in my palace."

As his words fade into the air, Sōsuke's figure also vanishes from the spot. Jiraiya feels a mix of emotions, but then a fierce flame ignites in his eyes as he mutters to himself, "Wait for me, Sōsuke! Even if I have to smash your damn palace, I will bring you back!"

After muttering to himself, Jiraiya turns to Tsunade, who looks stunned, her gaze empty as she stares at the spot where Sōsuke disappeared, and he can't help but sigh.

Meanwhile, at the northwest corner of the Hidden Leaf Village, a fierce battle is unfolding.

"Boom!"

A giant rock, several meters wide, suddenly falls from the sky, aiming for the group of Leaf ninjas gathered below. A few ninjas, skilled in taijutsu, quickly dodge the attack.

"Ah!" "Ah!"...

However, some aren't quick enough and are crushed beneath the rock. The ninjas at the base of the rock are instantly turned into pulp, while those only partially hit scream in agony, unable to free themselves.

In another direction, several Leaf ninjas team up to fight an elite Rock ninja.

"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!"

"Wind Style: Rapid Wind!"

A dazzling Fire Style jutsu combined with a Wind Style jutsu sends a spiraling explosion of flames towards the Rock ninja.

Unfazed by this combined jutsu attack, the Rock ninja quickly forms hand seals.

"Earth Style: Swamp of the Underworld!"

With his cold command, the ground suddenly turns into a swamp, and a giant hand emerges, swatting away the combined Fire Style jutsu!

ot only that, but the giant hand, without losing momentum, smashes down on a group of Leaf ninjas!

The mixed Fire Style jutsu that was blocked by the giant hand is returned in full to the Leaf ninjas.

"Boom!"

Terrifying booms, like this one, as well as the screams of ninjas in their dying moments, are heard intermittently.

The scene is extremely brutal, filled with the sounds of combat and various types of ninjutsu flying through the air.

This is the first time the Hidden Leaf Village has been invaded to such an extent, and the villagers have already fled to safe places within the village.

The northwest area has turned into a battlefield, with the Rock ninja elites unleashing jutsu with terrifying destructive power. In no time, this area has become completely devastated.

Even more noteworthy is the confrontation between the Third Hokage of the Leaf and the Third Tsuchikage of the Stone.

"I've long heard of Hiruzen's reputation. This is my first time witnessing it, and I hope you won't disappoint me."

The diminutive Third Tsuchikage hovers in mid-air, his gaze sharp as he looks at Hiruzen and speaks solemnly.

Hearing this, Hiruzen's expression is grave as he responds, "Since you, Ōnoki, have come to the Hidden Leaf to do such things, then please, stay die in here!"

Ōnoki's expression darkens as he retorts sharply, "Then, I hope you have the capability!"

"The First and Second Hokage were predecessors I had to admire. So, what about you? How much of the Hokage's power have you inherited?"

Hearing Ōnoki's words, Hiruzen just frowns, his voice raspy as he says, "Just wait until I defeat you, and you will understand."

"How dare you invade the Hidden Leaf, pay the price for your arrogance, Ōnoki!"

As their solemn words fall, they lock eyes, their gazes sparking with electric currents.

"Swoosh!"

Hiruzen quickly forms hand seals, his gaze intense as he focuses on Ōnoki.

"Shadow Clone Technique!"

"Thud!" "Thud!" "Thud!".....

Several clones of Hiruzen suddenly appear on the scene!

Then, they rush towards Ōnoki!

Not only that, as they sprint, several of Hiruzen's clones draw from the scrolls at their waists.

"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"

With plumes of white smoke rising, each clone holds a gigantic shuriken!

Their cold gazes fixate on Ōnoki, who floats mid-air.

The next moment, several gigantic black shurikens are hurled towards Ōnoki.

"Wind Demon Shuriken Technique!"

Seeing the incoming giant shurikens, Ōnoki shows a look of disdain, declaring,

"Trivial trick!"

He slightly forms hand seals, uttering,

"Earth Style: Weighted Rock Technique!"

With his command, the giant shurikens flying towards him suddenly seem affected by something, dropping haphazardly towards the ground.

Seeing this, Ōnoki smirks with satisfaction, stating,

"Is this the power of the Third Hokage?"

To this, Hiruzen doesn't show anger but merely gazes calmly at Ōnoki.