465. Akatsuki’s Counterattack Part-2

Inside the Allied Shinobi Force headquarter,

The members of the sensor unit are constantly monitoring the battlefield with the CPS system. Multiple ripples spread across the surface of the sensing water sphere.

"Huh!"

Ao, who was monitoring the movements of the enemies' chakra signature, opens his eyes.

"Three o'clock! Several Zetsu soldiers are marching towards the shinobi army."

Hmm…

Pop… Pop…

Few water bubbles pop on the surface of the sensing water sphere at the previous position.

"Several powerful chakra signatures suddenly appeared in that position. What's going on?" Ao turns towards another member of the Sensory team in charge of the visual feed of the CPS system.

"Ao-sama! A powerful sand hurricane has engulfed the entire Zetsu army." He presents the visual feed to the Ao.

"Any intel on the powerful shinobis present in the sandstorm?" He enquires.

A few seconds later, a member of the logistics department enters the room at a hurried pace.

"We have confirmed the nature of the chakra signature and technique. This sandstorm is a result of a powerful technique called < Heaven Sand Burial > and is a signature move of the First Kazekage. Also, the second chakra signature within the sandstorm is that of the Second Kazekage."

Pop… Pop…

Before Ao could report the situation to the battlefield, multiple water bubbles pop across the entire water-sensing sphere.

Ao's expression turns ugly at the presence of so many powerful chakras signatures appearing at the same time.

"6 o'clock in the direction of the sea. A powerful mist has covered the entire battlefield. We recorded multiple powerful chakra signatures within the Mist." Another sensor reports the situation.

"A similar situation is happening at 9 o'clock. Black clouds have engulfed the sky and a powerful thunderstorm is constantly striking the ground." Another sensor reports.

"WHAT… WHAT'S GOING ON?" The eyes of a senior sensor widen in surprise.

"Just now, our sensory devices picked up a powerful reading near the Allied Shinobi forces. However, the signal swiftly disappeared into thin air as if it never appeared. However, the CPS system is still picking signals of the enemy presence." The senior sensor points towards a red beacon near the allied shinobi force. The red beacon is hovering in the air above the allied Shinobi force.

"Calm down! This isn't the time to panic!"

Shikaku enters the central monitoring room with Minato.

"Let's calmly analyze the situation one by one and relay the information to the allied shinobi force commanders."

Shikaku turns towards Inoichi.

"First and foremost, report the situation regarding the sandstorm and the First Kazekage. The First Kazekage is the closest to our forces. So, he must be our priority target. Use the powerful sensory abilities of the CPS system to determine the exact number of enemy forces and report it as such." Shikaku assigns the task to one of the sensory teams.

"Next, monitor the situation near the sea. The enemy forces at sea are quite close to our back line. So, we must ensure their number and prepare our forces to intercept them. If the number of enemy forces is greater than our army, then alert the Lightning division and the Special Taskforce to mobilize. Also, inform Vice-commander Fugaku Uchiha of the situation and ask him to mobilize a unit of Fire users to intercept and weaken the mist."

"Yes, Shikaku-sama!" Another sensor unit captain takes his leave.

"We have identified the shinobis present in the Mist. It's the First Mizukage Byakuren, Second Mizukage Gengetsu Hozuki, and the Third Mizukage Hyakuren. There are two more powerful presences within the mist. For now, we can't identify them since their presence doesn't match with any known record in our database." Soon after, a member of the logistics unit reports to them.

"Looks like we have to deploy more forces near the sea. Inform Lady Mizukage of the situation and also deploy half of the special task force unit specializing in water release techniques to aid them." Minato nods at Ao.

"Yes, Minato-sama!"

"Next up, how's the situation at 9 o'clock!" Shikaku inquires.

"It's the First, Second, and the Third Raikage. The thunderstorm is a result of a secret cooperation Ninjutsu passed down through the Raikage lineage!" Mabui, the secretary of the Fourth Raikage and a current member of the logistics unit reveals the information to the group.

"Hmm… very well!" Inform Raikage and commander Sakumo Hatake of the Situation.

"Yes, Minato-sama!" Mabui nods as Minato's gaze locks on one of the visual feeds near the allied shinobi force.

The red beacon indicating enemy presence is still glowing brightly as ever and yet there is no enemy in vision.

'Kushina, deactivate the life detection and activate the heat and light sensor of the CPS system?' He sends a telepathic message to Kushina.

"Are you sure about it?" Kushina enquires.

The life detection sensor of the CPS system played the most crucial role in the current war. The Zetsu soldiers can evade traditional sensory means, but their body is full of vitality, a result of Hashirama cells and the Shinju tree. As a result, the Zetsu soldiers appear as bright beacons in the life detection system.

"Just activate them in the area around the Third Unit. The enemy seems to be using some sort of advanced cloaking technique to avoid the detection of our sensor shinobi. And judging from no reaction from the Life sensor, he must be an Edo."

"Very well! Kushina activates the heat and light sensor. And soon a distorted image appears on one of the visual feeds.

"As I suspected, this cloaked technique is an application of water release. The user covers their body with water vapors to bend the light around them and turn invisible." Minato ponders for a while.

"I see! I seem to recall the records of the Null Man. Looks like this person is that legendary Null man."

Minato turns towards Inoichi.

"Inform Lord Tsuchikage of the situation and let him handle it as he sees fit!"

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On the battlefield,

"Mizukage-sama! Bad news!"

A member of the communication team rushes in front of Mei and the rest.

"What's the matter?" Mei frowns.

"A dense mist is slowly approaching the allied shinobi force from the seaside. The headquarter has confirmed multiple presences within the mist. Also, judging from the chakra signature within the mist; there is a very high possibility that the former Mizukages are resurrected as an Edo Tensei. And the dense mist is his handiwork."

The shinobi turns towards Fugaku, who is also tagging along with Mei.

"Commander Minato also requested Fugaku-sama to deploy a unit of Fire users to clear the mist."

Mmm…

Fugaku turns towards Akira and Yagami, the two captains of his team.

"Let's go!" Both of them nod and issues a series of commands to their subordinates.

Soon, multiple shinobis from the Uchiha and Sarutobi clans gather at the shore.

"This Mist is so depressing!" Asuma Sarutobi, who is also a member of the Fire Squad, glances at the mist and clicks his tongue.

"This mist has a slightly hypnotic effect and seems to be some sort of genjutsu technique. So, beware of it!" Kurenai, who is a member of the Special Task Force, warns him.

Shikaku, Ino, Choji, Hinata, Kiba, and Shino also gather at a spot and glances at their sensei.

"Asuma sensei is such a coward! It's been six years already and yet he is still the same. Even Kakashi Sensei left him behind." Ino clicks her tongue.

"Looks like we have to plan their wedding after this war."

Splash… splash…

Several water splashing sound echoes in the surroundings. Multiple White Zetsu jumps out of the water and attacks the Shinobi force.

"Enemy attack!"

The group cuts their chit-chat short and engages in a battle against the incoming Zetsu army.

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On the other side of the battlefield,

Rasa and Gaara levitate in mid-air on their respective sand platform and glance at the huge sandstorm rapidly approaching them.

"Let me take care of it!" Gaara steps forward.

Rasa glances at his son's back.

'Son! How strong have you become after abandoning the power I forced on you?'

Rasa recalls his action of forcefully sealing Shukaku in Gaara despite the latter. However, later, due to his stupid actions, he offended the most powerful shinobi of this era and the latter extracted Shukaku from Gaara's body; a feat he thought to be impossible without Gaara's death.

Gaara opens his palm and conjures an eye of sand. The eye floats in the sky and vanishes in the direction of the Sandstorm.

<Sand Eye>

Next, Gaara makes a series of hand signs and spreads his arms open.

<Great Sand Hammer of Solitude>

Rumble… rumble…

The ground beneath the allied Shinobi force trembles.

Swoosh…

The topmost layer of the ground erodes into the sand and gathers in front of Gaara to form a giant palm.

The giant palm covers the sky and presses down on the incoming Sand storm.

BOOM…

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