I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

However, all these sacrifices are necessary, so that Iwagakure may become even stronger!

After all, he is old.

It's older than the shadows in the surrounding villages.

Although he was confident that he could outlive the old foxes of Konoha in terms of longevity, no one could inherit the [Dust Release] technique given to him by the powerful faction.

With that bastard Deidara betraying the village, the only truly capable members of the younger generation in Iwagakure are Akatsuchi and his granddaughter Kurotsuchi, who remained in the village.

However, although no one in the village could inherit his [Dust Release], Konoha presented him with the Mangekyou Sharingan, which was in no way inferior to the Kekkei Tota.

With that wide-range ice-style ninjutsu, even if our own ninjas couldn't master it as perfectly as the Uchiha clan, and even if it could only be used once per battle, it would still be more than enough for Iwagakure to continue occupying this northwestern territory!

This is precisely the fundamental reason why he agreed to Hiruzen Sarutobi's request:

This leaves Iwagakure with a powerful trump card.

"Wait a little longer. Our ninjas are not that weak or that incompetent."

"Just now, I was only disrupted by that little brat's sudden powerful ninjutsu."

"Once the subsequent squad leaders get to the front lines to take command, the situation will stabilize."

Suppressing his heartache, Ohnoki calmly offered an explanation.

Indeed, that was the case. The [Eternal Winter] attack was truly devastating, engulfing not only the ordinary ninjas who were used as cannon fodder, but also a squad leader among them.

The lack of such a commander, coupled with the strange, provocative demonic sound just now, directly led to the Iwagakure cannon fodder, who were already lacking in combat experience, being able to attack haphazardly on their own.

As time goes by, some of the strongest Iwagakure warriors have arrived at the front lines from the rear, and their previously scattered positions have taken on the basic form of battle formations under the command of these leaders.

"Moreover, this is what the ninja world is really like; it's just a facade of peace now."

“You must understand all of this, Red Earth.”

The Third Tsuchikage spoke earnestly.

He lived long enough.

At the age of thirteen, under the guidance of the Second Tsuchikage, Musashi, he met the legendary ninja, Madara Uchiha, and truly experienced the latter's disdainful attitude towards other forces, who either chose to submit or perish.

He himself had experienced several ninja wars and was all too clear about the nature of the ninja world's mutual conquest and killing.

The younger generation who can always stay by his side are naturally the ones he carefully cultivates.

"Yes, Sandaime-sama."

Although he was still somewhat unwilling and reluctant, Chitu still agreed.

His teacher's intention was probably to make the Iwagakure ninjas realize the horror and imminent proximity of war after this battle.

"Moreover, what we need to find now is those few baits, rather than Uchiha Ara."

"Chitu, you personally lead men to capture them."

"Whether the other two are alive or dead, Baiyun Yeshan must be kept alive."

"Trying to escape? How naive."

"In terms of Earth Release techniques, no one can rival the Hidden Stone Village."

Onoki gave the order,

Attracted by Uchiha Ara's invincible aura, he had only just noticed the three who had suddenly disappeared. And without a doubt, in this area completely surrounded by his own ninjas, there was only one way they could have vanished into thin air:

That's underground!

But underground, it is also their home ground.

"I'll have my other comrades handle this; I'll stay here and protect you."

This may be the first time Akado has refused the Third Hokage's order.

However, it's no wonder he would say that.

After all, his duty is to protect the Tsuchikage, just as the senior Huangtu had previously asked him to do.

"No, you go yourself. Don't underestimate that guy Baiyun Yeshan."

"His resilience is unmatched by ordinary Konoha ninjas, otherwise we wouldn't have been unable to gain any advantage in the conflicts in this region over the years."

"You don't need to worry about my safety. That little bastard Uchiha Ara can't get up here."

Onoki saw through the former's worries at a glance, but what was truly worrying was Ara's trump card.

There must be another reason why Susanoo was not used again, besides the terrifying energy required to use the Mangekyou Sharingan:

That villain is gathering strength, intending to make a decisive move at the crucial moment!

Therefore, when that decisive battle arrives, the ones who can play a decisive role for our side are probably those three who try to escape the bait!

"Or do you think I'm too old and useless?"

"Don't forget, all your skills were taught by me!"

Noticing the conflicted look on his disciple's face, he feigned annoyance and asked in return.

"Don't dare."

"Then please be careful, Third Hokage. I will capture those Konoha ninjas soon."

After uttering those words, Chi Tu suddenly flew towards the ground, and the simple-minded look on his face disappeared, replaced by a cold and resolute expression.

Chapter 423 Siege

"Earth Escape·Yellow Spring Marsh!"

"Earth Escape·Earthquake Core!"

Accompanied by suppressed, angry growls, dozens of calloused, rough hands slammed firmly onto the solid ground.

In an instant, the ground trembled, and the soil in the entire central area suddenly softened and caved into the ground.

Along with the lifeless ice sculptures and still-warm corpses, a demon, who had barely managed to pull a blood-stained battle blade from an earthen wall, also sank down!

The brownish-brown swamp resembled a filthy gateway.

The gateway to hell that will send demons back to hell!

Such coordinated ninjutsu could not have been achieved by just a few Iwagakure cannon fodder; it required the arrival of a skilled Iwagakure warrior with command abilities on the front lines of the battle!

And this is not the end.

"Earth Release·Clay Giant!"

A surge of powerful chakra energy coursed across the earth's surface, and several giant rocks, each three to four meters tall, rose from the ground.

This is definitely not a technique that an ordinary Iwagakure ninja could perform.

However, under the unified command of several powerful Iwagakure members, they managed to construct these war machines that were both offensive and defensive, and fearless of death!

As Onoki said,

The fundamental reason why our Iwagakure army was suppressed by Uchiha Ara alone was that we failed to predict the strange abilities of the Mangekyou Sharingan, and were caught off guard!

But when the battle formation is reorganized, and when the strongest commanders begin to give orders on the battlefield...

Everything will inevitably be annihilated by the great Will of Stone!

The former Third Raikage was like this.

Today, even Uchiha Ara cannot avoid this situation!

[Knock knock knock.]

The clay giant, with heavy steps, was manipulated by the casters to plunge straight into the sinkhole, and without hesitation raised its jagged boulder fist high to smash down on the demon that was trying to escape from the swamp.

The savage feeling it carried was as if it wanted to bury this humanoid demon completely in the grave of death!

This stabilizing situation also cheered up the Iwagakure ninja who were in a state of grief and panic.

As the chakra within his body continuously poured in to maintain the ninjutsu, his intense fighting spirit and the excitement in his heart surged even more fiercely.

Die!

【Die! 】

"Just die!!"

The suppressed thoughts in their hearts were transformed into uncontrollable roars and curses!

However, the response was a shower of shattered rocks that burst forth from the bottom of the giant pit, and the snow-white giant that was etched into the hearts of all the Iwagakure ninja!

【Roar! 】

A deafening roar echoed through the air, and a deathly, icy energy permeated the space.

Faced with this absolute force, the so-called Yellow Springs Swamp became a puddle after the rain, and the towering rock walls were laughable fences that could be crossed in an instant. As for those rock golems that could be called clay giants and regarded as weapons of war in the eyes of ordinary people, they were nothing but ants!

However, faced with the re-manifestation of the snow giant, this time the Iwagakure ninjas did not show the fear and panic they had shown before. Instead, under the leadership of the squad leaders of each area, they began to form hand seals in an orderly manner.

【Yin-zi-si! 】

"Earth Escape·Yansu Collapse!"

As chakra continued to be injected into the ground, the rock wall that had been used to trap the beast suddenly collapsed, and countless huge rocks shattered and fell.

This action was certainly not to bury the snow giant, but to protect the caster who was protected by that powerful chakra manifestation!

But what they probably don't realize is that,

To eliminate the user who controls Susanoo, we must first deal with this weapon of war that belongs exclusively to the Uchiha clan!

"It's a bit interesting."

From the perspective of the wilderness,

What can be seen is countless massive rocks and boulders, carrying immense weight, falling from the sky with an overwhelming sense of oppression.

"However, it's useless."

A dismissive comment slipped out.

This terrifying offensive, which would be considered a predicament or even a dead end for an ordinary ninja, failed to penetrate the Susanoo's defenses and fall onto Ara's clothes.

Looking at the snow-white giant that had escaped the pit, the strong Iwagakure warriors who were commanding the battle finally felt a sense of powerlessness that transcended numbers!