Chapter 159:  Tsunade Attacks!

"Chiyo-sama! Ebizo-sama! Tsunade from Konoha is attacking our camp!"

Within the Sand Ninja camp, Chiyo and her brother, who were tallying the losses and gains of the battle, instantly stood up upon hearing the report from their subordinate. Ebizo nervously asked, "How many people from Konoha are coming?!"

The attack by Tsunade leading the Konoha ninjas was something they had anticipated, considering Tsunade's blood ties to those ninjas who had fallen at the hands of their Sand Ninja. However, for three consecutive days, Konoha had shown no response, and Tsunade had not appeared within their surveillance. Just when they started to ease their worries, Tsunade led the Konoha ninjas in an attack?!

Upon hearing Ebizo's question, the Sand Ninja who reported hesitated for a moment, then quickly shook his head and explained, "Only Tsunade herself, for the moment, we haven't detected anyone else."

Upon hearing this, the expressions on Chiyo and Ebizo's faces fell. Chiyo said darkly, "Tsunade? Hmph! Does she really think that the Hidden Sand Village would hesitate to kill her because of her status?"

Although they said this, the siblings had no intention of moving to stop her. After all, words were words, and thoughts were thoughts. They had to consider Tsunade's status.

Tsunade was after all a disciple of Sarutobi Hiruzen. Moreover, she was the granddaughter of the Shinobi World's God and the Jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails, even though Senju Hashirama had passed away, Uzumaki Mito still lived well in Konoha.

"Boom!"

"Boom~ Rumble~"

Just as the siblings hesitated, the ground suddenly shook with a series of vibrations. This kind of power caused Chiyo's expression to change once again. She knew Tsunade's strength very well, as they had fought more than once last year.

And to cause such a large shock, Tsunade definitely had no intention of holding back. If Tsunade continued like this, the Sand Ninjas would surely suffer heavy casualties. Although Chiyo and Ebizo were not particularly afraid of Tsunade's strength, the other Sand Ninjas were scared.

"I'll go stop her," Ebizo said, looking at his sister's grim expression. He then walked out on his own initiative. Chiyo nodded, not stopping him. In the current situation, indeed, it required someone sufficiently powerful to intervene.

However, she wondered if her brother could stop Tsunade, who seemed to have gone mad.

Seeing his sister's approval, Ebizo no longer hesitated. He quickly headed outside the tent. At this moment, within the camp, numerous Sand Ninjas formed layers of encirclement, while in the center of the encirclement, Tsunade continued to unleash her power.

"Heavenly Kick of Pain!"

With a kick to the ground, Tsunade barely missed the Sand Ninja who tried to evade, causing him to fall directly into the crack in the earth. Then, amidst the tremors, he was crushed.

The cracked earth resembled a grinding wheel on both sides, grinding the fallen Sand Ninja into pulp amidst the shaking.

Seeing such brutality, the attacking rhythm of the Sand Ninjas momentarily faltered. They dared not approach further. However, Tsunade paid no attention and, without using Body Flicker Jutsu or Ninjutsu, relying solely on her Enhanced Strength, swiftly charged into the crowd.

The most savage Taijutsu techniques, but with the blessing of Enhanced Strength, they were like the strength of giants, launching the most brutal attacks against the Sand Ninja.

"Boom, boom, boom~"

Struck by fists or kicked, the Sand Ninjas were sent flying instantly, knocking down rows upon rows of their comrades. The first few comrades who were affected by the impact of the immense force died on the spot.

"Attack with ninja tools!"

A Sand Ninja Jonin finally couldn't help but give the order. Even though Tsunade was amidst the crowd, using ninja tools to attack her could very likely injure allies. However, if Tsunade wasn't stopped soon, those around her would be killed one by one.

"Swish, swish~"

Countless Sand Ninja pulled out shuriken or kunai and threw them towards Tsunade. Tsunade looked up at the ninja tools flying towards her, without dodging or avoiding. With a stomp on the ground, a surge of chakra erupted.

The bursting chakra stirred up countless grains of sand and stones, impacting the flying ninja tools, altering their flight paths, and directing them towards the Sand Ninjas near Tsunade.

"Sizzle~"

However, many ninja tools remained unchanged in direction. Tsunade didn't pay too much attention to them; she simply avoided vital points. The armor on her body blocked the ninja tools and knockeded them away, and some scratched her arms and legs.

"Direct hit! She won't last much longer!"

As users of poisons, their ninja tools were all coated with poison. Seeing Tsunade hit by poisoned ninja tools, the surrounding Sand Ninjas showed expressions of surprise. No matter how strong Tsunade was, being poisoned would still weaken her.

"Hmph!"

Tsunade snorted angrily, ignoring the wounds on her body and the toxins invading her system, continuing to attack the Sand Ninjas. The skin around her wounds began to turn purple-black, but she didn't stop.

At this moment, Ebizo finally arrived and stood in front of Tsunade. When Tsunade's fist came crashing down, he spread his hands apart, and Tsunade's fist paused mid-air as if suspended.

However, upon closer inspection, there were traces of indentation on her hands. Tsunade also noticed Ebizo at this moment and said, "Ebizo? A technique of Puppet Jutsu."

Stepping back, Ebizo swallowed hard, suppressing the surging blood within him. Although he had just blocked Tsunade's fist, the transmission of that force still caused hidden injuries in his body.

"Lady Tsunade, leave now, and I won't pursue today's ambush by Konoha."

After calming down for a moment, Ebizo said to Tsunade. Hearing his respectful tone, the surrounding Sand Ninjas looked puzzled. After all, Tsunade had come to their camp today and killed so many people. The fact that the Elders were letting Tsunade go was incomprehensible?!

Could it be that, in the eyes of the Elders, the lives of these grassroots ninjas were so worthless?!

After Ebizo finished speaking, he also felt some regret. As an Elder of the village, he was accustomed to superficial work. Even if he felt unhappy with the ninjas of his village, he would still use respectful language to save face.

However, diplomacy is diplomacy, and war is war. Using respectful language to enemies on the battlefield is a very morale-damaging act. Ebizo hadn't been on the battlefield for too long. Since the beginning of this war, he had only been on the battlefield once as part of a support team.

Therefore, his habits hadn't changed yet. However, if one or two respectful terms could reduce Tsunade's anger slightly, it wouldn't be a loss.

But Tsunade had no intention of backing down. A disdainful expression crossed her face as she said, "Why should I?! Besides, I didn't come here today as a Konoha ninja!"

As she spoke, she pointed her right thumb at her forehead, where she wasn't wearing the headband of Konoha.

Upon hearing Tsunade forcefully claim that today's actions were personal and unrelated to the village, Ebizo's face darkened. If she really wanted to disassociate herself from Konoha, not wearing the headband wasn't convincing enough; she needed to make a mark on it.

Ebizo took a deep breath, intending to continue negotiating, but Tsunade didn't give him the chance. She kicked him straight out without hesitation.

"Heavenly Kick of Pain!"

With a terrifying burst of Enhanced Strength, even though Ebizo had used Chakra Threads to block, he was still sent flying by a kick. In such a short time, he didn't have the chance to unseal the scroll and use Puppetry.

Seeing the disturbing disappearance of Ebizo, Tsunade looked at the Sand Ninjas whose faces became even more solemn and angry. The disdain on her face didn't disappear, and a blue-green Chakra glow emitted from the wounds on her body.

The toxins that had been spreading continuously were now trapped in place. Tsunade moved again, bursting forward once more, charging into the crowd and sending a large group of Sand Ninjas flying.

"Tsunade, you're going too far!"

At this moment, Chiyo couldn't help but join the battlefield, shouting loudly. Compared to Ebizo's refined words, Chiyo's speech style was clearly more battlefield-oriented.

Upon hearing the command from the camp's leader, the Sand Ninjas were revitalized. Tsunade glanced at Chiyo, who seemed frustrated, but showed no hesitation in her movements, let alone stopping.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

Another burst of Enhanced Strength, knocking down one Sand Ninja after another. Chiyo's face grew so grim that it seemed water could drip from it. She reached for scrolls, swiftly unfolded them, and then tossed them towards Tsunade.

"Sealing Jutsu: Lion Closing Roar!"

"Boom!"

The Sealing Jutsu unfolded, revealing a gigantic white lion's head. It bit down on Tsunade, crashing her into nearby rocks. The Sealing Jutsu continued to expand, firmly pressing Tsunade against the rocks.

"Chiyo-sama is truly remarkable!"

Seeing Tsunade sealed, the Sand Ninjas cheered. Chiyo looked at Tsunade and said, "Tsunade, did you think we wouldn't dare to kill you?!"

"It's not that you wouldn't dare, it's that you simply can't!"

Although Tsunade's hands and torso were sealed, her feet could still move. She lifted her leg and stomped on the ground, causing it to crack, and cracks also appeared on the rocks behind her.

However, under the effect of the Sealing Jutsu, even the shattered rocks would not disperse. They continued to lock Tsunade in place. Just as the Sand Ninjas were about to mock Tsunade's futile efforts, Chiyo and the reappeared Ebizo's faces changed. Ebizo even exclaimed:

"Be careful! Defend!"

"Boom!"

A large amount of Chakra emanated from Tsunade's body. Despite her extremely limited mobility, she unleashed an immense strength. The Sealing Jutsu was torn apart by her Chakra and Enhanced Strength.

"Swish, swish~"

The shattered rocks could no longer maintain their form and completely exploded. Countless fragments, like sharp ninja tools, pierced towards the nearby Sand Ninjas. In an instant, the fragments entered the bodies of the Sand Ninjas.

The irregular fragments, after entering the body, encountered resistance and began to move irregularly, leaving behind fatal cavities in the bodies of the Sand Ninja.

But Tsunade, after completing all this, didn't look too good either. Her lips were faintly pale, not only because of the excessive Chakra consumption but also due to the wounds on her body and the toxins around her, which were rapidly spreading inside her body.

Seeing Tsunade's neck starting to show dark purple veins, Chiyo snorted and then said, "Tsunade, you've already lost. Stop struggling!"

"Lost? Haha. Who do you think I am? I am Tsunade of the Senju clan!"

With those words, Tsunade's body emitted a large amount of Chakra again. The diamond-shaped mark on her forehead also faintly glowed. She formed hand seals, and around the diamond-shaped mark, a strange black jutsu appeared.

"Yin Seal: Release!"

"Ninja Art! Creation Rebirth!"

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