Naruto: Talent entry, starting with Otsutsuki bloodline

Chapter 146 The Calamity of the Dead: The War That Will Decide the Future of the Ninja World
"The power of orthodox Wood Release is actually this strong?!"

In Amegakure, upon receiving the real-time information transmitted by the main body, Nagato's wood clone thought to himself, "This won't do. If this continues, the situation will become very bad. We need to make backup plans."

So Nagato summoned Black and White Zetsu and handed them a scroll with a secret message.

Hei Bai Jue opened the secret scroll, glanced at it, immediately nodded, and then sank into the ground and disappeared.

"Ok?"

As soon as Black and White Zetsu left, Nagato's expression changed drastically as he looked out the window, thinking to himself, "So he really did make his move after all? Is he currently on the battlefield with his main body, or is he watching me from above Amegakure?"

"His mission was to come to the ninja world to retrieve the Gedo Mazo. He clearly possessed the Flying Thunder God Technique and the Heavenly Delivery Technique, yet he didn't appear directly beside the Gedo Mazo, indicating that his eyes couldn't establish a contract with it. No matter how many times he takes the Gedo Mazo away, my Rinnegan can summon it back."

"His mission is less about retrieving the Gedo Mazo and more about retrieving the Rinnegan. Between him and me, one of us has to die."

"Right now, he is likely on the battlefield on the main body's side, ready to intervene in the battle between the main body and Izayoi at any time."

"However, there is also a possibility that he was lying in wait above the village, using the village and Konan to force his true form to return, and that he could not escape with the help of Obito Uchiha's Kamui."

"Whichever it is, it means the final battle has arrived."

After a moment of mental analysis, Nagato quickly formed hand seals, squatted down, and slapped the ground.

"The art of reincarnation from dirty soil!"

The scene shifts to Amegakure outside the building.

At this moment, the sky above the village was just like the five great ninja villages a while ago, with a large number of figures dressed in uniform white robes and covered with black rods and black iron nails appearing without warning.

There were about two hundred of them, densely packed together.

woo woo woo...

As soon as these figures appeared, Amegakure immediately sounded the alarm.

For the past six months, the villagers, who had been conducting drills twice a month, immediately dropped everything they were doing and ran toward the shelter.

"Run! The nemesis of God has come!"

Following the villagers' reminders, ordinary people who had traveled a long way to visit Yuyin Village also followed suit.

"Once you're inside, don't stop. Keep running, and the end is where you'll find safety."

One by one, the passageways connecting to the underground shelters opened their entrances, and the Rain Ninjas directed the villagers to go inside for refuge while loudly reminding them.

A battle between forces of extraordinary strength is no different from a battle between gods. Unless protected by the Four Red Sun Formation, any barrier is as fragile as paper.

Therefore, in the past six months, the underground shelter in Amegakure has been transformed into an underground passage.

These passages allow one to leave Amegakure and head to a safe place.

"You should leave too. This level of fighting is not something you can participate in."

After the Rain Ninjas organized the villagers and tourists to enter the underground passage, Konan's figure descended from the sky and spoke to them.

"Yes, Your Grace."

The Rain Ninjas nodded respectfully, then entered the underground passage and left.

Meanwhile, the flames of war had already spread to Amegakure.

Coffins could be seen either rising from the muddy ground or appearing on top of steel buildings.

As the coffin lids fell one by one, figures covered in cracks emerged from the coffins.

"Is this...the world of the living?"

"Have I been resurrected?"

"..."

The dead had barely uttered their questions, and before they could even look around, their eyes became lifeless.

Immediately, these dead, dressed in vests from various countries and wearing headbands with different symbols, rushed towards the puppet army that had descended from the sky.

Swah——

One of the fastest figures flashed past a human puppet like lightning.

The puppet was immediately decapitated, as if its head had been severed by a divine weapon.

"So fast!"

The wooden clone responsible for controlling the human puppet immediately felt the pressure.

Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately created twenty wooden clones to help him share the burden.

At the same time, the wooden clone transmitted what it saw to the main body in real time, thinking to itself, "So his preparation was the Impure World Reincarnation technique, and the strength of the deceased is very close to the peak of his life. It seems that he first used the White Zetsu clone to experiment, and then discovered that using the White Zetsu clone as a sacrifice can make the strength of the deceased infinitely close to that of his life. That's really amazing!"

"In that case, let's do an experiment together and see if defeating the dead can yield any entries!"

With the assistance of twenty wooden clones, the puppet army immediately lost its previous sluggishness.

Just as the figure of that human puppet, which had been instantly vanished, passed by another human puppet, preparing to eliminate it using the same method as before.

The figure, which moved like lightning, suddenly stopped.

His entire body was covered in blue and white electricity. He was strong and tall with dark skin. On his right arm was a tattoo of the character "雷" (lightning). He was the Third Raikage, who fought against 10,000 Iwa ninjas single-handedly during the Third Shinobi World War. He fought for three days and three nights before dying from exhaustion. He was able to fight the Eight-Tails in its berserk state to a draw and was unharmed.
At that moment, the Third Raikage's indestructible hand blade stopped in mid-air, blocked by a ninja sword.

The ninja sword is covered with a sharp Wind Release nature transformation, and its strength is astonishing. According to the principle of elemental advantage, even if the Third Raikage's Lightning Release nature transformation is on the same level as the Wind Release nature transformation, the hand blade will at least cut the skin, and at worst, the entire palm will be severed.

However, the Third Raikage's hand blade remained completely unharmed.

Let alone a Wind Release nature transformation of this strength, even an S-rank Wind Release: Rasenshuriken would not be able to harm the Third Raikage in the slightest.

The Fourth Raikage couldn't reach the pinnacle of the Five Kage like the Third Raikage because he lacked the Third Raikage's strongest shield, capable of withstanding the Tailed Beast Ball, S-rank ultimate techniques, and even the bombardment of ninjutsu from ten thousand Iwa ninjas, as well as the strongest spear, capable of leaving permanent scars on the strongest shield.

In addition to the strongest shield and the strongest spear, the Third Raikage also possesses the Black Lightning, which inflicts immense pain on enemies and renders them unable to move.

Each of the Five Kage is the strongest person who has reached the limit that ordinary bloodlines can achieve, and can no longer advance even half a step.

What limits them is never talent, but bloodline.

If they had any connection to the Otsutsuki clan, they would be fully qualified to become Kage-level gatekeepers like Pain.

For example, if Onoki possessed the vast chakra of the Senju or Uzumaki clans, he wouldn't need to conserve his Dust Release; the thought of that is terrifying.

The same applies to the Third Raikage. If he possessed the chakra reserves of the Senju and Uzumaki clans and could also learn Sage Mode, his strongest spear would be no match for even the Tailed Beasts.

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs." Their backgrounds destined them to never reach the potential ceiling of those who were overpowered and belonged to another dimension.

As Danzo Shimura blocked the Third Raikage's hand strike with his sword, his entire body was also covered in blue and white electric current.

Like him, there were more than two hundred human puppets.

In an instant, lightning, like alternating current, raged through Amegakure, destroying buildings and catching the dead off guard, their bodies shattering into dust.

The pressure instantly fell on Nagato's side.

"Wood Release·Multiple Wood Clone Techniques!"

Nagato's wood clones unhesitatingly divided their chakra into dozens of parts.

All the wooden clones stayed in the underground base where the Outer Path Statue was located, controlling the unconscious dead to fight against the human puppet army.

After spending more than half a year robbing tombs, the Black and White Sect had a lot of cards in their hands.

Not only the Third Raikage, who is at the pinnacle of the Five Kage, but also the Second Mizukage, Gengetsu Hozuki, and the Second Tsuchikage, Musashi, who are both at the pinnacle of the Five Kage, as well as the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, and the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, making a total of five Five Kage-level powerhouses.

Even in Nagato's possession, there were Hashirama's cells from the First Hokage, as well as the mediums from the Second and Third Hokage, and even the Fourth Hokage.

After mastering the Impure World Reincarnation technique, Nagato immediately attempted to summon the First Hokage, hoping to use the Human Path ability of the Rinnegan to obtain more Wood Release ninjutsu from him.

However, it turned out that he was unable to resurrect the First Hokage using the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

Not only the First Hokage, but also the Second Hokage, the Third Hokage, and even the Fourth Hokage, could not be resurrected using the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

Nagato thought it was because his cultivation was not up to par, until Hei Bai Jue reminded him that their souls had been taken away by the Grim Reaper.

Therefore, Nagato only had a few cards representing the Five Kage in his hand.

If Nagato were to attempt the Edo Tensei to resurrect the F4 Hokage again, he would surely reap unexpected rewards.

Besides the five Kage, Nagato's reanimated army also included renowned shinobi from the five great ninja villages. These included Pakura, the user of Scorch Release from Sunagakure; the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist from Kirigakure; Kari, the user of Explosion Release from Iwagakure; the Kinkaku and Ginkaku from Kumogakure; and powerful shinobi from the various Konoha clans, among others…

Every one of the deceased was a ninja who started out as a ninja, wearing a disguise.

The number reached more than 300.

In addition, there is the strongest combination... the Six Paths of Pain.

Konan in the sky, and the Akatsuki organization on their way.

If such high-level combat power were to unite, they could destroy a major ninja village in less than an hour.

Unless the five great ninja villages unite, even if two or three great ninja villages unite, they are no match for these high-end combat forces.

This final battle was intense from the very beginning.

In no time, Amegakure was devastated, with many buildings reduced to ruins.

Not long after, a spatial vortex appeared on the battlefield.

The Akatsuki, dressed in red clouds and black robes, finally arrived at the battlefield.

"The final battle has finally arrived! This time it's my turn to show my skills... What the hell?!" Deidara had just raised his hand in celebration when his eyes widened as if he had seen something unbelievable.

Immediately, he shouted with a look of utter disarray, "How come everyone knows Lightning Release Chakra Mode? Toneri-kun, you must be deliberately targeting me!"

"Idiot, don't stand there like an idiot, or you'll get beheaded," Sasori of the Red Sand warned.

"A war of this magnitude would probably be even more intense than the Fourth Shinobi World War."

"Why are they all puppets? There's no blood. What am I supposed to offer as a sacrifice to the evil god?"

"Hmph, I only agreed to participate in the war, I will not give my life. If we are no match for Otsutsuki Toneri, I will leave."

"..."

Kisame Hoshigaki, Kakuzu, and the others watched as the puppet army and the Edo Tensei army clashed amidst the ruins, each sighing with emotion.

Soon after, they also joined the war.

However, unlike the Six Paths of Pain and the Five Kage who each occupy a region, there is also the Root organization led by Danzo Shimura.

The Akatsuki members, who were fully capable of participating in battles of that level, were merely playing a minor role on the sidelines.

As an S-rank rogue ninja whom even the five great ninja villages couldn't defeat, aside from the two idiots Deidara and Hidan, the others weren't fools.

One side consists of human puppets, the other of impure world resurrections; both legions are made up of the dead.

Those living people who went to fight the dead deserved to die.

Even Deidara, who was willing to self-destruct for this final battle, was woken up by Sasori's scolding and chose to support Sasori.

The flames of the Five Elements continued to burst forth, and deafening explosions echoed endlessly.

Less than half an hour into the final battle, most of Amegakure was reduced to ruins.

The situation here was quickly relayed back to the village via spies who had escaped Amegakure and ninjas from various countries who were monitoring Amegakure from the outside, using summoning beasts.

"Has the second round arrived after all?"

"After a period of silence of more than half a year, the war for the Eye of the Immortal has finally begun again."

"The Impure World Reincarnation Technique? The Akatsuki actually possesses the Second Hokage's forbidden technique. Did they make a deal with Orochimaru?"

"Human puppets, undead armies, this is a battle between undead legions!"

"These two guys, in terms of both strength and manpower, could easily conquer a large country. If the second round decides the winner, the situation might be unfavorable for us. I just hope it will remain a close contest."

"If the leader of Akatsuki wins, I can't imagine what kind of ambition he will have without any opponents, and who will be able to stop him?"

"If that visitor from the moon is really just here to retrieve the Gedo Mazo and will return to the moon after obtaining it, I would like to hope that he can win."

"This is a war that will determine the future of the ninja world!"

"..."

Looking at the intelligence in their hands, the five Kage sighed and then urgently summoned ninjas skilled in sensory perception to travel to the Land of Rain at top speed, determined to relay the battle situation back as soon as possible.

Since Izayoi went out on a mission and did not sign a contract with Shikkotsu-ryu, Tsunade chose to send Hinata and Karin out this time.

With one eye roll and the other Kagura's keen eye, they are absolutely capable of safely gathering intelligence.

Just then, bad news reached Tsunade's ears.

"Lord Hokage, Lord Izayoi is currently engaged in battle with the leader of the Akatsuki."

"Nani?!"

Tsunade was immediately startled and stood up, asking hastily, "That kid, when did he get to Amegakure?"

"It's not Amegakure, it's the Land of Fire."

The ninja who appeared out of nowhere quickly reported: "Not long ago, two huge bursts of chakra erupted in the eastern forest. Our returning companions sensed that they were the chakra auras of Lord Izayoi and the leader of the Akatsuki organization."

"Go and call Hinata and Karin back immediately. Never mind, I'll go myself. You all go and inform the elders and the Jonin in the village to come for a meeting." Tsunade gave the order, her expression grave.

With such superior combat power, whatever outcome they achieve in Amegakure is irrelevant to Konoha.

But now, the new generation of ninja god has his sights set on the future of Konoha, and Tsunade absolutely cannot let him succeed.

Tsunade quickly formed hand seals to create a shadow clone, which stayed behind to hold a meeting and discuss countermeasures.

Meanwhile, the main body vanished instantly, taking Hinata and Karin, who were processing their exit permits, with them to head to the battlefield to support Izayoi.

"What?! The Akatsuki leader has his eye on Izayoi-kun?"

Karin, who learned of this news en route, immediately changed her expression and asked anxiously, "Is Izayoi-kun alright?"

"I don't know, let's go check the situation first." Tsunade said with a grim expression, "I'm worried that Otsutsuki Toneri is also eyeing that battlefield."

Hinata, however, had a strange expression on her face and said softly, "Hokage-sama, you can go back now. Izayoi-kun will be fine."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade stopped abruptly, looking at Hinata with a surprised expression and asking, "Why do you say that?"

“Izayoi-kun, he knows the Flying Thunder God Technique,” ​​Hinata explained. “He mastered this technique a long time ago, but he was worried that someone would find out about this trump card, so he didn’t reveal it.”

"Oh right, I almost forgot, this is a secret that can't be told." Karin suddenly realized, recalling the scene of Izayoi taking Hinata away last year.

"That brat actually hid it from me?"

Tsunade was both surprised and delighted, and finally gritted her teeth and said, "When he comes back, I will definitely beat him to death!"

After speaking, Tsunade instructed Hinata and Karin: "You two continue your mission. First, observe the battle situation on Izayoi's side and send the information back in real time. If Izayoi leaves, head to the Land of Rain. Remember to be careful and don't let your physical bodies get close to the battlefield. That level of Wood Release combat is beyond your capabilities."

"Yes!"

Hinata and Karin nodded respectfully in response.

After watching the two women leave, Tsunade teleported back to the meeting.

Although Izayoi's safety is no longer a concern, Konoha still cannot let its guard down.

Izayoi was likely the catalyst for this final battle.

Because the Akatsuki leader had left, Otsutsuki Toneri took the opportunity to launch an attack.

The war has already broken out, and the leader of the Akatsuki organization has not yet returned to Amegakure. They are definitely determined to take Izayoi.

If Izayoi escapes, he might chase her all the way to Konoha.

Otsutsuki Toneri may very well be lurking in the shadows, eyeing the Akatsuki leader with predatory intent.

If the leader of Akatsuki really comes to Konoha, then their second battleground will very likely be Konoha.

The thought of the world-destroying battle of the Sage's Eye sent chills down Tsunade's spine.

She had to prepare in advance, moving all the villagers to a shelter, and organizing the ninja army to prepare for either battle or evacuation.

"That bastard Jiraiya's disciple is indeed ambitious and scheming." Tsunade cursed under her breath, while praying silently, "Izayoi, you are the Sixth Hokage of Konoha, please don't let anything happen to you!"

(End of this chapter)