Chapter 188

"Kill to protect the Daimyo!"

"Continue the fight, overthrow the tyranny!"

"For the future!"

"For your own rise to power and wealth!"

"Daimyo, run for your life!"

Outside the Daimyo's residence, a Shinobi World with the largest number of combatants and the lowest intensity is in progress.

The air is filled with the smell of blood as blades meet flesh.

"This is the most somber war I've ever fought. Our Tortoise Fist clashed, but it had no effect," Shimura Danzo says, his face gloomy. With the support of several Shinobi, he advances slowly.

One can't blame him for complaining. For him, a Wind Release would have easily resolved the situation. Yet here he stands, commanding a group of Shinobi disguised as rebels, leading ordinary people armed with Chakra weapons, and urging them to fight one another.

Surveying the vast battlefield, Danzo spots the trembling Daimyo. The battlefield is enormous, with more than 10,000 people engaged in combat. It's even more significant when considering this is a battlefield of 200,000 people.

Perhaps it's the first time Danzo has witnessed such a grand and brutal battle.

"Hatake Sakumo, continue pushing forward. Orochimaru and Jiraiya, keep up. Don't reveal your Ninjutsu. Tsunade, deploy the Archer Legion and rain arrows upon the Daimyo. Let's see if we can defeat him," Danzo can no longer bear it, knowing that the loyal Sarutobi Hiruzen's arrival is imminent.

"Sakumo-sama, Danzo-sama permits you to speed up the attack."

"Jiraiya-sama, Orochimaru-sama, Danzo-sama has given orders. Increase the offensive without revealing yourselves."

The three individuals gaze at the sky and realize that the appointed time is almost upon them.

Their expressions change, and the blades in their hands quickly sharpen. They start killing the soldiers of the Daimyo like cutting through melons and vegetables.

In the usual battles between Shinobi, the war would have ended long ago. But on a battlefield of 200,000 people, the deaths of hundreds or even thousands are insignificant.

It's simply impossible to determine.

The boundless battlefield is always a clash of Tortoise Fists. You won't know if the soldiers you encounter are friends or foes, so you can only fight blindly without knowing the identity of your opponents.

On the other side, Tsunade and a thousand pure Konoha Shinobi armed with bows and arrows stand guard.

The Chakra bow and arrow is a long-range weapon newly invented by Konoha. It infuses the arrows with sealed Chakra Nature Transformation, enhancing the destructive power of each arrow to terrifying levels.

"Lady Tsunade, Danzo-sama wants you to target the Daimyo's army and see if you can crush them," a Shinobi relays the order, his indifferent expression revealing his status as a Root Shinobi.

Tsunade responds with boredom, "Wind up the bow, I'll aim, and you follow."

Tsunade draws an arrow, places it on the bowstring, and shoots towards the Daimyo.

Swish, swish...

The sound of arrows leaving the bowstring is unending.

Above the battlefield, the combatants watch as over a thousand arrows fly like a torrent straight into the heart of the battlefield.

Among them, a few arrows are aimed directly at the Daimyo.

Seeing the arrows headed towards him, Daimyo's legs weaken, feeling the threat of imminent death.

"Guards, come and protect me!"

Daimyo cries out.

Amused by his incompetence, Shimura Danzo swiftly moves, his blade intercepting the attacking arrow.

"Great Sword Hero," Hatake Sakumo casually kills a samurai who was attempting a sneak attack. He gazes at the old man protecting the Daimyo, sensing a terrifying aura emanating from him.

It's genuine, pure, and untainted.

Meanwhile, Tsunade on the outskirts of the battlefield witnesses her arrows being blocked, and she snorts disdainfully.

"Continue," she commands.

One thousand arrows are followed by another thousand, each fired successively, reaping the lives of the Daimyo's army on the battlefield.

After each arrow hits the ground, a small explosion occurs. After all, these arrows are compressed with Fire Attribute Chakra Nature Transformation, making it difficult for them not to explode.

After a series of attacks, the order to retreat is given.

"Fall back, retreat quickly!"

Daimyo, who is protected by layers of guards, can no longer endure. For the first time, he feels death looming so close.

As for the power Uchiha Madara bestowed upon him, White Zetsu is planted within his body.

Unfortunately, his mental fortitude is not strong enough, so he barely remembers how to fight.

In the end, the Hi no Kuni Daimyo successfully withdraws.

This is because Sarutobi Hiruzen has finally arrived, attacking Shimura Danzo from behind.

Shimura Danzo can only sigh and then join forces with Sarutobi Hiruzen to eliminate the twenty-five sons and the rebels who harbored hatred towards Hidden Villages.

The war that erupted in Hi no Kuni once again changes the situation in the Shinobi World, leaving people uncertain.

Under various circumstances, Daimyo from each country gather their forces in Tetsu no Kuni. They prepare to make Tetsu no Kuni their center and base for counterattacking the Shinobi World.

The events in the Shinobi World have made them realize that even with Chakra weapons, challenging the Five Great Hidden Villages is impossible.

They can only keep a check on the Hidden Villages through moral righteousness and Ryo.

Now, the Five Great Hidden Villages are no longer bound by funds.

They can govern themselves, collect taxes, and accumulate wealth.

Discovering these facts causes the status of Daimyo to plummet.

In the Kazekage building in Kaze no Kuni, Hitoshi presides over a meeting.

"The new chapter of the Shinobi World is about to begin. The era of one country, one village is coming to an end. The next era will be one where Shinobi rule the world. Do you understand?" Hitoshi narrows his eyes and says with solemnity.

Now, he no longer believes in the plot.

Hitoshi feels that the plot has collapsed, and no one can save it.

"I understand, Kazekage-sama. Please tell us how we should proceed," a Shinobi of common birth responds with a smile.

In the meeting room, all the high-ranking and peak battle strength of Sunagakure have gathered.

"Peace may truly be on the horizon. I have a premonition that the Five Great Hidden Villages will not clash with each other again in the coming years," Hitoshi expresses his support for those under his command, nodding in satisfaction.

"What do you mean? Shouldn't we compete with each other once the Daimyo is out of the picture?" an elder questions.

"No, the other Hidden Villages are not fools. They are right to stabilize their own territories, gradually encroaching on non-threatening lands, accumulating strength, and then launching an offensive. Blindly challenging the strongest won't benefit anyone," Hitoshi recognizes that mishandling internal issues could lead to major problems if they blindly expand.

"Kazekage-sama means that for the time being, we should focus on internal development, gradually absorbing smaller influences around us," Ebizo explains Hitoshi's words.

"Yes, we don't know how long this peace will last, but I believe it will endure for at least five years. So, let's create a five-year plan," Hitoshi chuckles and says, satisfied with the direction they are taking.