Ch-6 War begins

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After an extensive period of anticipation, lasting nearly an hour, the ships bearing skilled ninjas hailing from three significant villages finally reached the shores of the Uzumaki country.

Raiden, the esteemed commander of Kumogakure and appointed leader of the alliance army, spoke with a firm yet composed tone, instructing his troops to disembark from the ship in an orderly fashion and maintain their formation as they set foot on the shore. It was decided that a sole leader would be responsible for the operation, as multiple leaders could cause confusion and disarray within the army.

In an impressively efficient manner, the highly trained ninjas managed to assume their designated positions and align themselves according to the formation specified by their respected superiors within a brief timeframe of just 15 minutes.

Raiden, with an authoritative tone, issued a crucial directive to the sensory ninjas, instructing them to carry out a meticulous search to identify any possible ambushes that the enemy may have set up, in order to mitigate any potential risks and ensure the safety of the troops.

Upon receiving the order, the sensory ninja promptly proceeded to execute the search, however, their findings left them astounded.

"Commander, I am unable to sense anything. It seems as though my senses are being impeded by some sort of obstruction," reported the sensory ninja to Raiden.

"Tch, they must have employed a sealing technique to obstruct the senses of our ninjas," speculated Daichi, voicing his thoughts on the matter.

In a strategic move to neutralize any potential threats, Raiden promptly issued an order for the formation of two teams to move forward and conduct a meticulous search, with the objective of identifying and disarming any possible ambushes or traps that may have been set up by the enemy.

Upon receiving the commander's directive, two teams immediately proceeded to carry out the assigned task.

Taking every precaution, they advanced slowly and carefully, their senses on high alert, scouring the area for any potential traps or ambushes. Despite their diligent efforts, they came up empty-handed and were left bewildered by the lack of any signs of danger. As they pressed on, scanning their surroundings, an unexpected sight caught their attention: an aged man, standing tall and solitary in the middle of an open field, suddenly appeared before them.

The team captain shouted at the elderly man, "Who the hell are you, old man?"

With his eyes firmly shut, Kagutsuchi's tone was laced with contempt as he cast aside the person standing before him. "You dare address me, yet you are not the leader of this army. Your worthiness to engage with me is non-existent, so I suggest you scurry along and summon your superior." His words were brimming with disdain, leaving no room for any further discussion or negotiation.

The team captain's countenance contorted into a visage of rage upon hearing the contemptuous tone of the elderly man.

"Regardless, our objective here is to obliterate the Uzumaki family. So even if I were to kill you, no one would care, and I would not be held accountable," the captain spat out with venom in his voice. With a sudden burst of aggression, he unsheathed his sword and lunged at Kagutsuchi. The tip of his blade was mere centimeters from the old man when a tremendous force struck him, rendering him motionless. Kagutsuchi balled his fist and delivered a powerful blow to the captain's face, causing it to explode in a gruesome display of violence. The entire sequence of events occurred within a matter of moments, leaving those who witnessed it stunned and unable to react. In just a few brief moments, the team had lost one of their elite Jonin, without even having the opportunity to fight back.

Uzumaki Kagutsuchi spoke with an indifferent tone, presenting two options: either the individual faces death by Kagutsuchi's hand or they can leave and contact their leader.

Realizing they were no match for the elderly man, the remaining people made the decision to retreat and report their encounter to their commander.

One of the team members reported to the commander, "There are no traps or ambushes ahead, but we've encountered an elderly man who killed an elite Jonin with a single strike."

Raiden's eyebrows raised in surprise at this news, prompting him to lead the entire army to the location. They arrived at an open space and stopped at a distance of 50 meters away from the old man.

As the army came to a halt, Raiden's eyes scanned the surrounding terrain, searching for any signs of danger. The old man stood in the center of the open area, seemingly unfazed by the presence of the approaching army. Despite the army's overwhelming numbers, the old man exuded an aura of unwavering confidence and strength.

Raiden turned to his team and spoke in a hushed tone, "Be on guard, this man is clearly no ordinary opponent. We must proceed with caution."

The team nodded in agreement, their eyes fixed on the old man as they prepared for the worst.

As the army arrived at the location, Kagutsuchi turned towards them and asked, "Who among you is the leader?"

Raiden stepped forward, positioning himself in front of the others. "I am Raiden, the commander of the alliance between three major villages," he announced. He then fixed his gaze on Kagutsuchi and inquired, "And may I ask who you are?"

Uzumaki Kagutsuchi stared at Raiden, his eyes piercing through him as he spoke with conviction, "I am Uzumaki Kagutsuchi, and in this country of the Uzumaki, my words hold supreme power. None shall defy them."

His words hung in the air, a heavy silence settling over the area as both parties stood at a standstill.

Raiden inquired, "Have you and your Uzumaki family reached a decision on whether you are willing to meet our demands?"

With a cold tone, Uzumaki Kagutsuchi stated, "Understand your position, maggot. You and your comrades are nothing more than mere bugs to me, and I can squash you at any time I wish. Speaking to me is something you can only boast about after your demise."

Raiden's voice carried a tone of anger as he spoke, "Old man, I urge you not to go too far. It would be wise for you to gather all the ninjas from your Uzumaki family and retire to the safety of your coffin, where you truly belong." His words were sharp and carried a sense of warning, a clear indication that he was not to be trifled with.

Uzumaki Kagutsuchi responded in a monotone voice, "Haven't you heard? When it comes to eradicating bugs like you, I alone am more than enough."

"Is that so?" Raiden retorted, a hint of challenge in his voice. "Then allow me to demonstrate what happens when thousands of bugs swarm and sting their target." With those words, he swiftly commanded his team to launch a volley of shurikens and kunais at Kagutsuchi.

Upon receiving orders from their commander, the ninjas immediately proceeded to hurl a barrage of shurikens and kunais at their target.

A vast multitude of kunai and shuriken were launched in the direction of Kagutsuchi's location, hurtling through the air with great speed and precision.

"Fire Dome!"

Kagutsuchi swiftly waved his hand and summoned a fiery dome, which enveloped him and deflected all the incoming kunai and shuriken. As soon as they made contact with the dome, they melted instantaneously and clattered to the ground, rendered useless.

Upon witnessing this impressive display, the entire ninja army was left in a state of momentary shock and sluggishness, their attack having been effortlessly nullified.

Once the rain of kunai and shuriken ceased, Kagutsuchi spoke in a tone of indifference.

"Now it's my turn," Kagutsuchi declared, his voice filled with a sense of calm confidence.

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