Naruto's civilian cannon fodder starts with the three-body technique

Chapter 405 Ibli's Smoke

"I've just been accumulating experience for a long time." Senju Nawaki felt a chill run down his spine.

Having received his brother-in-law's reminder, he naturally knew the danger posed by Hiruko. So, maintaining the cold tone of the Anbu, he said in a deep voice, "Senior Hiruko, with a formidable enemy at hand, it's best not to be distracted and focus on fighting the enemy."

His tone was neither humble nor arrogant, and even carried a hint of warning. With his current strength after awakening Wood Release and Sage Body, he really didn't need to be overly wary of Hiruko.

Hiruko naturally sensed the distance and wariness in "Tree's" words. He chuckled and knew that now was not the time to delve into it, so he stopped asking and turned his attention back to the battlefield.

Senju Nawaki manipulated the Desert Falcon to increase its altitude, forming an air strike force with Kakuzu and Hiruko. Together with the three retreating ironclad warships and the underwater submarine force, they formed a three-dimensional blocking formation integrating land, sea and air.

Faced with the relentless pursuit of the Kirigakure fleet, the Land of Waves fought a retreating battle, attacking with lukewarm force, perfectly maintaining Kirigakure's "hope" and gradually leading them towards Wave Moon Bay.

In reality, on those three ironclad ships that appeared to be "escaping," a large number of Uzumaki clan ninjas were taking turns injecting their massive amounts of chakra into the engine storage devices of the chakra cannons.

After this period of "retreat," the chakra cannons of the three ironclad ships were already fully charged, even more so, just waiting for their prey to enter the Wave Moon Bay trap.

Wave Moon Bay, shaped like an elegant crescent moon, is nestled on the coastline of the Land of Waves.

With numerous reefs at both ends forming a natural barrier, protecting the relatively narrow waterway at the entrance, the bay is wide and calm, making it the best natural harbor in the Land of Waves.

With the Land of Waves so close, its bustling port buildings faintly visible, the Third Mizukage suppressed a trace of unease and shouted sternly to encourage his men: "Warriors! Do you see it? That's the Land of Waves! The Land of Waves, overflowing with wealth! Conquer it, and its riches and women are yours to enjoy! For the Land of Water, for Kirigakure, charge! Land!"

“Oooooohh ...

The Hidden Mist ninjas were so enraged by this blatant temptation that their eyes turned red, as if they could already see mountains of gold and silver beckoning to them.

The Land of Waves is renowned for its wealth in the ninja world. If they can break into it, these ninjas who have struggled in the blood mist for years will become rich overnight. Thus, their morale was instantly ignited to its peak. The Mist Ninjas were like chickens on steroids, roaring and driving their warships, rushing towards the port of Wave Moon Bay without regard for anything else, like mad tigers.

However, Qing, standing on the bridge of the armored flagship "Blood Mist II", had a face so solemn it could drip water. He remained on high alert, staring intently at the seemingly calm harbor coastline.

"Lord Mizukage! Something's not right! There's something amiss at the port; there's a massive amount of chakra activity underground! A truly enormous amount—"

Before he could finish speaking, a sudden change occurred.

"Boom--!"

Suddenly, the solid ground along the port cracked open, and metal turrets slowly rose from the ground. The thick cannon barrels gleamed with a cold metallic luster, and at the muzzles, a chilling chakra light was rapidly gathering, emitting a low hum.

Ao's pupils contracted sharply, and he cried out in alarm, "It's an anti-sea chakra cannon! Watch out!!"

The Third Mizukage was also shocked. He never expected that the Land of Waves not only equipped its ships with chakra cannons, but also set up so many gun emplacements in its ports! This completely exceeded his understanding of the military strength of a small country.

But at this moment, most of the fleet had already rushed into Moon Bay. The arrow was on the bowstring, and they had no choice but to release it! Retreat? How could they possibly retreat? The prize was right in front of them; they couldn't give it up.

"Charge! At all costs! Land! Destroy the artillery!"

The Third Mizukage practically roared the order, his voice hoarse and cracking, "Once we land, victory will be ours! For Kirigakure!"

Qing opened her mouth, but ultimately did not try to dissuade her further.

He knew that the Mizukage's order was perhaps the best option in the current situation. The number of coastal defense cannons was limited, and as long as they could break through the artillery fire, with the numerical advantage and close combat ability of the Kirigakure ninjas, once they landed and engaged in hand-to-hand combat, the fall of the Land of Waves would be almost inevitable.

However, those comrades charging at the forefront were destined to bear the brunt of the devastating artillery fire with their own flesh and blood.

This is a bloody path that will be carved out with lives!

"For Kirigakure!"

"Kill!"

Driven by wealth and glory, the Fog Shadow Fleet unleashed a frenzied charge. With its faster patrol and assault ships as the vanguard, they formed a desperate charge formation, recklessly crashing into the fire line, all in order to reach the coast faster and open a landing passage for the following troops.

Faced with the desperate all-out charge of the Hidden Mist Fleet, Kakuzu, standing on the ironclad flagship docked at the shore, showed no panic in his deep blue eyes. Instead, a chilling glint flashed in them, as if he had seen his prey fall into a trap.

"Heh! They're all here to deliver themselves, huh?" Kakuzu muttered to himself, then coldly issued the order through the communicator: "All units, full counterattack! Let these water country bumpkins see what real technological warfare is like!"

The order was given, instantly igniting the entire Battle of Boyue Bay!
The first to unleash their power were the three ironclad warships from the Land of Waves, which the Hidden Mist had always considered to be "exhausted." The chakra turrets on their bridges roared once again, and six beams of destructive light, as solid as the scythe of death, shot towards the Hidden Mist vanguard fleet that was charging at the forefront!
“Boom! Boom! Boom—!”

Almost at the same time, more than a dozen coastal defense chakra cannons that had just been raised along the coast also completed their charging and roared with earth-shattering force.

These batteries are arranged in a crossfire configuration, covering most of the waters from the entrance to the harbor in Boyue Bay.

Chakra fire from the sea and shore instantly wove together a web of death.

In the first salvo alone, six of the fastest-moving Mist Shadow patrol ships were directly hit. Their sturdy hulls were easily torn apart and pierced like paper toys by the energy impact that could shake mountains, turning into burning fireballs and sinking rapidly.

Some of the Mist Ninja on the ship didn't even have time to scream before they were reduced to ashes by the high temperature and shockwaves. Many Mist Ninja chose to jump into the sea to escape, but were then hunted down by the summoned sea beasts hidden underwater.

"Their ironclad ships haven't run out of energy at all! We've been tricked! This is a trap!" Qing looked at the hellish sea ahead, his voice trembling slightly, and said to the Third Mizukage beside him, whose face was ashen.

The Third Mizukage clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms until they bled. He knew all too well that this was a trap. But just as he had thought, there was no turning back now.

"Shut up!" The Third Mizukage whirled around, his crimson eyes glaring at the blue figure, and roared, "What's the use of saying all this now?! Retreating is tantamount to giving up! Charging offers a sliver of hope! The Land of Waves has only been developing for a few years, yet it possesses such strength. If we don't uproot it today, Kirigakure will surely perish at its hands! Issue the order! Charge at all costs! All ninja, disperse and dive into the water! Charge forward! Land!"

Under the almost manic orders of the Third Mizukage, more Kirigakure ninjas displayed the ferocity honed in the bloody mist. They leaped off the warships, their feet treading on the waves, gathering chakra in their soles, and launched a massive infantry charge towards the coastline of the Land of Waves.

The scene was filled with shadowy figures and deafening shouts of battle, creating a tragic yet resolute atmosphere.

Kakuzu stood atop the flagship, coldly watching the Kirigakure ninja swarm in like ants, and once again ordered: "Air force, take off! Intercept the Kirigakure assault force!"

"Buzz—!" With the command, the hidden hangar doors at the back of the port opened, and hundreds of Sound Ninja wearing specially made flying armor activated the chakra flying machines on their backs. Accompanied by the dense roar of engines, they quickly took off like a swarm of bees, forming attack formations in the air, blotting out the sky.

"Air Force?!" The Third Mizukage looked up at the sky, his facial muscles twitching.

The Umino family's air force had already earned a formidable reputation on the battlefield of the Land of Whirlpools. He naturally knew how troublesome air power was on the battlefield, but he never expected that the Land of Waves would quietly build such a large-scale air force with equipment that seemed even better than that of the Umino family.

This once again overturned his understanding of small countries.

"Ignore them! Keep charging! Charge forward at top speed and destroy the coastal defense guns and ironclad ships!" the Third Mizukage commanded hoarsely, trying to compensate for their air disadvantage with speed.

However, he once again underestimated the terrifying combat power of the Wave Country's air force.

The air force commander was none other than Fuma Gatling, the blade prodigy of the Fuma clan. Through the communicator inside his helmet, he calmly issued the attack order: "All formations, maintain altitude, fire freely! Target: the charging Mist Ninja on the sea below! Let them taste the power of a Gatling storm!"

"Roger that!"

In the air, the armor on the shoulders and arms of the Sound Ninjas rapidly transformed, revealing dark steel pipes protruding from them. These were Chakra Rapid Fire Cannons, developed by combining chakra conduction technology with mechanical concepts.

The next moment, a chilling scene unfolded.

“Da da da da da——!!!”

Hundreds of air force sound ninja opened fire simultaneously.

Countless fine beams of chakra poured down like a torrential downpour, forming a three-dimensional firepower network with virtually no blind spots.

These chakra beams, though individually far less powerful than chakra cannons, are still deadly to flesh-and-blood ninjas, especially under such dense barrage. Unless one is a Jonin skilled in defense or possesses a special life-saving technique, it is virtually impossible to withstand them.

"Puff-puff-!"

On the sea, the Hidden Mist ninjas who were charging forward fell in droves like wheat that had been cut down.

The chakra beams easily pierced through their bodies, spraying out bursts of blood.

Screams, splashes, and the muffled thuds of beams piercing flesh instantly replaced the shouts of battle, becoming the main melody of the battlefield.

In just two rounds of gunfire, hundreds of Mist Ninja were killed on the spot, and a large area of ​​the sea was dyed red.

"hiss……"

The Third Mizukage gasped, his heart pounding.

This overwhelming firepower was far too efficient; it wasn't a battle between ninjas, it was a massacre! He watched as his elite troops were slaughtered like weeds, and his heart bled.

But now that things have come to this, he has no way out!

"Wind Release ninjas! Concentrate on air attacks and contain the Land of Waves' air force! Jonin battalion, assemble! As the spearhead, tear open a gap and charge forward! Destroy the coastal defense artillery!" The Third Mizukage, his eyes bloodshot, issued an even more frantic order.

Some of the Hidden Mist Wind Release ninjas forced themselves to calm down and began forming hand seals, releasing Wind Release ninjutsu into the air.

"Wind Escape·Big Breakthrough!"

"Wind Release: Wind Cut Technique!"

Wind blades and gales swept towards the Sound Ninja forces in the air. Although they could not directly shoot down the well-equipped air force of the Land of Waves, they did play a certain role in interfering with and restraining the air force, forcing them to increase their altitude.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the elite vanguard unit composed of Kirigakure Jonin unleashed their fastest speed, like arrows released from a bow, charging fearlessly toward the coastline despite the sparser network of fire.

They believed that once they landed and engaged in close combat, the world would be theirs!
Seeing that Kirigakure had spared no effort to break through the deadly barrage and was about to set foot on the land of the Land of Waves.

Just then, another unexpected event occurred.

Suddenly, eerie gray-white smoke billowed up from the beachhead in front of the harbor.

The smoke billowed and rolled at an astonishing speed, as if it were alive, actively entangling itself around the elite Mist Shadows who were charging at the forefront.

"What the hell?!"

"Why can't I move my body?!"

"Oh no! This smoke... it's getting into my body, ah—!"

Screams rose and fell as the Mist Village elites, entangled in the smoke, were horrified to find their bodies stiff and paralyzed, their chakra flow sluggish, as if countless tiny insects had burrowed into their meridians and muscles, seizing control of their bodies.

The smoke was so pervasive that no matter how hard they struggled, they could not completely resist it.

A ninja who has lost his agility and speed is a sitting duck on the battlefield.

In the air, the Land of Waves' air force chakra rapid-fire cannons immediately adjusted their targets and launched precise bursts of fire at the immobilized Kirigakure elites.

"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh—!"

Beams of chakra, like the Grim Reaper calling their names, easily pierced through the bodies of the Kirigakure elites who had no way to dodge.

Unable to even mount an effective defense, they collapsed and died, their faces filled with terror and resentment.

Only a few Kirigakure elites with extremely fast reactions or powerful Lightning Release chakra managed to forcefully unleash their chakra at the critical moment, stimulating their body cells to expel the strange smoke that had invaded their bodies. They barely escaped the smoke-covered area and retreated back to the Kirigakure squad in a disheveled state.

(End of this chapter)