Chapter 127: Crushing Defeat

Drip, drip...

A raindrop fell from the gloomy sky onto the battlefield where everyone stood.

Soon, a heavy rain poured down, and in the blink of an eye, the long-awaited sky began to weep.

As Yu continued to cut down one enemy after another, a drizzle started on the battlefield. The rainwater mixed with blood, making the entire brutal battlefield even more gruesome.

Since Akimichi Doto and the others left, it was uncertain how much time had passed.

Three thousand? Four thousand?

Feeling the numbness, tingling, and the constant drain of stamina and chakra coursing through his body, Yu couldn't tell how many ninjas he had killed.

His pale-as-the-moon hair was thoroughly dyed red with blood. However, as he looked at the continuous waves of Iwa-nin surging forward, Yu couldn't fathom how long this war would endure.

"Magnet Release: Iron Sand World Technique!!"

While Yu kept on cutting down Iwa-nin, the three Devil Puppets showed no signs of stopping either.

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Only to see Michael, on one hand, holding up a massive Protective Barrier to block all attacks for Yu, and on the other hand, unleashing the Magnet Release Chakra within him, releasing countless black, highly poisonous Iron Sand.

"Bang!"

After splitting into two clusters of high-density Iron Sand with opposing magnetic fields, they fiercely collided in the air, intensifying the magnetic force in an instant.

Following that, the gigantic Iron Sand clusters, due to the increased repulsion from the magnetic fields, spread out in all directions, forming numerous cone-shaped Iron Sands that filled the sky.

Immediately, countless cone-shaped Iron Sands continuously shot into the battlefield where everyone was, and in an instant, numerous Iwa-nin, who hadn't reacted in time, were pierced and fell into pools of blood.

Moreover, countless cone-shaped Iron Sands, after piercing through bodies and the ground, continued irregularly extending and exploding. This was a formidable Ninjutsu that incorporated two or three layers of traps.

Even if the Iwa-nin on the battlefield managed to evade the first attack, in a situation where retreat was no longer an option, it was challenging to avoid the second strike. Even a slight graze would introduce the potent poison mixed within the Iron Sand, causing severe injuries.

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"Ah, ahhh!!!"

"He's not human... This guy is not human!!"

"Devil! He's a Devil!!"

Finally, witnessing one comrade after another continuously falling around them.

Observing the crimson-haired youth in front of them, tirelessly cutting down opponents like a killing machine, some of the Iwa-nin on the scene began to experience a collapse of their will.

This was a battle of ninja wills. Although there were still a considerable number of Iwa-nin around, they had all been terrified by Yu's actions.

Whether it was the terrifying Devil Puppet resembling a battlefield reaper or Yu's extraordinary strength, these remaining Iwa-nin were starting to entertain thoughts of retreat.

Thousands of kilometers away from the battlefield, at the border of the Land of Fire.

"Everyone, move faster!"

Leading a force of several thousand Konoha ninjas behind him, the figure of the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, swiftly moved through the front lines.

As the fastest ninja in this era, apart from the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, Minato Namikaze's regular Body Flicker Jutsu speed was also unmatched in the ninja world.

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"Minato sensei, it looks like everyone is already quite exhausted..."

"Since Akimichi Senpai and the others returned to Konoha, the total time has almost been a day."

In the midst of their sprint, Kakashi, following behind Minato Namikaze, glanced at the ninjas trailing them and couldn't help but speak.

"Facing ten thousand ninjas alone, even Yakushi Yu wouldn't survive..."

"Hurrying like this won't help. I think it's more prudent for everyone to conserve energy for the battle against the Iwa-nin..."

During this period, Kakashi had already joined the ANBU and operated in Konoha under the alias of the cold-blooded Kakashi. This time, he was temporarily mobilized to support the front lines.

"Why would you say something like that, Kakashi?!"

"We've come this far; how can we give up so easily?!"

Hearing Kakashi's suggestion, Might Guy, who had caught up from behind, couldn't hold back, "And if it's that guy, Yu... he can definitely hold on until we arrive!"

Facing a lone battle against a massive army of ten thousand ninjas, anyone would know the chances of survival were extremely slim. However, as someone who had personally experienced the incredible abilities of Yu, Guy inexplicably held onto a glimmer of hope.

"Don't say anymore, Kakashi!"

At this moment, another cold voice directly interrupted Kakashi and Guy's conversation. It was Red, with her black, slightly curled long hair and captivating red eyes, which now revealed a sense of urgency.

"Yu will be fine... No matter what, I have to go and save him!"

Gazing ahead at the seemingly approaching end of the forest, Red couldn't help but picture Yu's youthful and handsome face in her mind, and she unconsciously quickened her pace.

"Kakashi..."

"The rules of a ninja are undoubtedly important, but never give up on your comrades."

"If it were Obito and Rin now, what would you do?"

Hearing the argument behind him, Minato Namikaze, who was in front, turned his head. As he looked at Kakashi, who seemed somewhat distant, Minato Namikaze couldn't help but furrow his brow slightly.

Ever since Obito sacrificed himself and Kakashi killed Rin with his own hands, not only did Kakashi's will fall into despair, but his heart also began to freeze.

If it were Obito and Rin?

Hearing his sensei Minato Namikaze's words, Kakashi paused, unconsciously clenching his fists.

If it were...

Would I definitely go all out to save them now?

Thinking of this, Kakashi couldn't help but mutter self-derisively in his heart, realizing perhaps he had understood this lesson too late.

Suddenly, Kakashi began to grasp why his father, Sakumo Hatake, had chosen to abandon a mission to save his comrades.

"Wait!"

At this moment, Minato Namikaze's brow suddenly furrowed.

As they were about to break out of the forest, the ground began to tremble, and the distant sounds of explosions caught his attention.

"This sound is..."

Not only him, but the group of Konoha ninjas behind him also sensed the uneasy vibrations in the air. Their faces changed instantly.

"The battlefield should be right ahead! Everyone, move quickly!"

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh...

As the words fell, all Konoha ninja accelerated their pace, quickly breaking out of the vast forest one after another.

"This is..."

When all the Konoha ninjes emerged from the forest onto the boundless plains, they widened their eyes and stood there in shock at the sight before them.

Boom, boom, boom!!!

Accompanied by deafening explosions ringing in their ears, the expansive battlefield before them seemed almost frozen into a crimson ice river.

Among the countless fallen Iwa-nin corpses, a black-clad youth with snow-white hair dyed a deep red danced gracefully.

Like a perfect killing machine, he continuously harvested the lives of the surrounding Iwa-nin. Each swift strike took away the lives of several ninjas.

The three Devil Puppets under his control became bulldozers on this battlefield, crushing every ninja in front of them into shattered fragments.

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