Chapter 133

Chapter 133

The moment he heard "auntie," Tsunade's originally serious expression cracked, and she shouted:

"You little brat, get to the hospital, protect the patients, and follow orders at all times! Got it?!"

"Got it." Remembering Tsunade's terrifying demeanor, Obito didn't dare to argue.

Seeing Obito comply, Tsunade glanced at the other three and spoke in a calmer tone:

"Asuma, Rin, Kurenai, go with Obito and protect the patients."

"Lady Tsunade! I want to fight alongside Brother Haneda!" Asuma said excitedly.

"This is an order and a mission."

Tsunade's tone was unwavering, and Asuma could only accept it reluctantly.

After taking care of all the troublesome kids, Tsunade gave a wave of her hand and jumped out of the window.

"Let's go! Gather at the designated location!"

Haneda and Kakashi exchanged glances and, understanding each other, followed her.

...

The rear hospital in Konoha was strategically located in a well-defended position, just like the command center.

Only one road led directly to the hospital, meaning Konoha could intercept the Sand shinobi there.

In a forest, over a hundred Konoha ninjas lay in ambush.

The wind quietly blew through, rustling the leaves as insects chirped.

Gradually, the sound of footsteps crunching fallen leaves and branches came from afar.

By the sound of it, the Sand shinobi were approaching.

"Stop!"

Rasa, standing at the front, looked ahead in silence.

According to information from the scouts, there were over a hundred Konoha ninjas in ambush up ahead.

Rasa surveyed his own troops; he had brought three hundred men, outnumbering Konoha's by three times.

By all calculations, three hundred against one hundred gave him the advantage—there was no way they could lose!

"A few hundred meters ahead, there are over a hundred Konoha ninjas in ambush. Stay alert, and be cautious of Tsunade!"

After giving the signal, Rasa divided his forces into two units to encircle the Konoha ninjas.

At that moment, a bold female voice rang out:

"Summoning Jutsu!"

In an instant, a massive slug appeared in front of the Sand shinobi.

The gigantic creature, towering over a hundred meters tall, stunned the Sand ninjas.

Only a Tailed Beast could match a monster of that size!

"Follow all the Konoha ninjas, then use my chakra to heal everyone."

"It seems that Konoha is once again embroiled in war," the slug remarked gently, eyeing the approaching Sand shinobi.

"Less talking, hurry up."

"Understood."

The slug understood Tsunade's urgency from her tone alone.

Its massive body split into countless smaller slugs, flowing down like water.

Quickly, the giant slug disappeared, leaving a small slug on each Konoha ninja.

"You have an aura that feels very familiar to Lady Tsunade, and your chakra rivals hers," the slug remarked in surprise as it perched on Haneda's shoulder.

"Plus, there's a comfortable feeling being around you," it added.

"Maybe it's because I'm handsome," Haneda joked.

The slug fell silent, clearly unfazed by the concept of "handsome."

Haneda suspected it was because of his Sage Body, but he deliberately changed the topic.

To avoid further questioning, Haneda looked at Kakashi and smiled:

"Let's go meet Rasa."

"Right."

Kakashi's eyes flashed with excitement; after months, he would once again fight alongside Haneda!

Sizzling!

A wave of golden sand surged toward the Konoha ninjas like a tidal wave. Haneda and Kakashi exchanged a glance, then simultaneously unleashed Chidori Senbon, sending countless lightning-imbued needles forward.

The barrage of lightning needles collided with the sand, slowing its advance.

Haneda and Kakashi flashed forward, facing Rasa from opposite sides and looking up at him, standing atop the wave of sand.

"Your opponent is us."

"Access to this area is prohibited."

Haneda drew a short blade and spoke coldly.

Kakashi followed suit, drawing the short sword from his back.

Looking at the two eleven-year-olds before him, Rasa felt both mocked and intrigued.

He sneered, "Is Konoha so short on people that they send two Chunin kids?!"

"Against you, we're enough."

Haneda activated his Sharingan, revealing three tomoe, his presence shifting dramatically.

Kakashi's gaze grew as sharp as a blade.

Seeing this, Rasa frowned slightly, recognizing the strength in Haneda and Kakashi's stances—they matched what he'd heard in the reports.

"Alright, Kakashi, you'll take the offense. I'll handle defense with Water and Fire Release."

"OK!" Understanding Haneda's strategy, Kakashi nodded.

Rasa watched as they discussed their tactics.

With a wave of his hand, he executed a jutsu without hand signs.

"Magnet Release: Gold Dust Burial!"

The golden sand beneath Rasa surged forward like an avalanche toward Haneda and Kakashi.

Haneda quickly formed hand signs, gathering Water Release chakra in his throat.

"Water Release: Water Formation Pillar!"

He instantly released a massive water sphere that crashed down like a meteor.

As it made contact with the golden sand, the water spread, soaking it completely.

At the same time, Kakashi darted across the wet sand, calculating his distance to Rasa before swinging his blade.

The blade strike, imbued with lightning, formed a deadly arc toward Rasa.

Rasa's golden sand lifted him, shifting out of the blade's path.

At that moment, Haneda and Kakashi both smirked.

A flash of white lightning sparked in Haneda's hand as Kakashi's lightning blade made an unexpected turn, aiming once again at Rasa.

Sensing the threat, Rasa felt a mix of surprise and caution at Haneda and Kakashi's coordination.

He quickly formed a golden sand barrier to block the attack.

Meanwhile, Kakashi closed in on Rasa.

Rasa prepared to counter, but Haneda moved again.

Haneda released a thin, high-pressure stream of water, like a sharp blade, cutting off Rasa's retreat.

This was Tobirama's Water Severing Wave!

With his retreat cut off, Rasa was forced to face Kakashi.

Noticing the violet lightning on Kakashi's blade, Rasa mentally cursed.

Haneda and Kakashi's synergy was too powerful, and both were elite Jonin in their skill with Lightning Release.

His Magnet Release was ineffective against them, just as their Lightning Release was ineffective against his Magnet Release.

Crackling!

The clash of lightning and blade gleamed as Rasa's golden sand formed a tight shield, blocking Haneda's Water Severing Wave and Kakashi's Purple Lightning.

The golden sand began to slip under the water's flow, but Rasa remained shielded.

At that moment, an eye hovered in the air, observing Kakashi and Haneda, who were preparing a Fire Release technique.

This was the first time Rasa had felt so cornered since fighting against Sakumo.

Haneda's relentless Water Release smothered his golden sand without consuming much chakra, while Magnet Release and Lightning Release countered each other.

His only option was to exhaust them by attrition, draining their chakra.

He didn't believe these two kids had endless reserves—Haneda was just bluffing!

Give it a few minutes, and they'd be drained at this rate!

Yet one thing puzzled Rasa: Haneda's file hadn't recorded his Water Release abilities.

Where did he learn Water Release?

Wasn't the Uchiha clan known for their skill with Fire and Lightning?!