I'm in Konoha, and I started with Ashura Chakra.

Chapter 162 concludes, the five great ninja villages face reality.

Swish swish·—··

Rumble—

The sounds of air being torn apart and explosions rang out continuously.

Unlike the Hidden Cloud Village and Hidden Sun Village, which suffered heavy losses, and unlike the Hidden Mist Village, which cleverly avoided losses in time, Konoha's side, like the Hidden Sun Village, which cleanly and efficiently eliminated the enemy, displayed an overwhelming momentum.

Unlike Mei Terumi, Onoki, and Gaara, who "personally led the charge," Tsunade did not personally go into battle but stayed behind to guard the rear.

Even though Yagyu was held back by Pain, Konoha still displayed overwhelming power.

The new generation, led by Class 7, were displaying their unique talents.

Because he possesses a true Sage Body, Naruto, who learned Sage Mode in just a few days, has returned from Mount Myōboku. He is currently in Sage Mode at Mount Myōboku, and his fighting style has changed from his usual chaotic approach. Instead, he calmly searches for the enemy's weaknesses, and every punch and kick is as if he has returned to simplicity, making him extremely powerful.

In contrast, Sakura's every move is powerful and destructive.

Compared to Naruto, she seemed to be the one who was actually a human-shaped tailed beast.

Uchiha Sasuke, on the other hand, demonstrated his superb skills.

Even though he was just wielding a grass sword and covering it with lightning chakra, Sasuke Uchiha's attacks always managed to find the enemy's vital points.

If you look closely, you'll see that he has awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan in his eyes.

Without using any special eye techniques, Sasuke Uchiha was able to unleash a power that even the Five Kage greatly feared, simply by using the perception and eye power of his Mangekyou Sharingan.

The three members of Team 7, or more accurately, the new generation of Sannin, are now using taijutsu and melee weapons for close combat.

On the contrary, their teacher, Kakashi Hatake, was using ninjutsu to assist them in attacking a figure with white hair, a body covered in cracks, and a short sword he had stolen from somewhere. The figure was skilled in swordsmanship and extremely powerful. His moves were concise and sharp. Even Sasuke Uchiha, who possessed dynamic vision at the level of the Mangekyou Sharingan, was no match for him without using his exclusive eye techniques and ninjutsu.

Even if this figure has lifeless eyes and has been stripped of its self-awareness.

Indeed, the person with the same hair color as Kakashi Hatake is none other than "Konoha's White Fang" Sakumo Hatake.

Just like Kabuto Yakushi couldn't use Edo Tensei Nagato, even though consciousness is stripped away, it doesn't prevent the user from using the abilities of the dead.

Furthermore, in the past few years, Yagyu had already mastered the art of spirit transformation and had also revealed the ability to read minds from Ino. The wood clone could not only use Hatake Sakumo's swordsmanship, but also absorb his memories like a sponge, rapidly gaining experience. Combined with other abilities, the Hatake Sakumo controlled by the wood clone was in no way inferior to his former self.

It was even more powerful than Sakumo Hatake in his lifetime.

That's why Class 7 needs to join forces to fight the enemy.

"Kamui!"

With the help of his three disciples, Kakashi Hatake finally found the right opportunity and unleashed a space-distorting attack, successfully tearing apart Sakumo Hatake's upper body.

"Karin!"

Taking this opportunity, Sakura suddenly shouted.

A whooshing sound rang out as a seemingly endless chain bound the remaining half of the body.

However, white dust had also appeared out of thin air on his upper body, rapidly coalescing and binding the resurrected Hatake Sakumo.

"Sealing Technique: Contract Unsealing!"

As the girl's shout rang out, tadpole-shaped runes immediately spread out from the chains that were beginning to shimmer with blue chakra, quickly covering the body that Hatake Sakumo was repairing.

The next second, both Hyakko and the wooden clone responsible for controlling Hatake Sakumo temporarily lost control of Hatake Sakumo.

At this time, Sakumo Hatake's body had just been repaired.

Karin instantly appeared in front of him, then covered the green chakra with her small hand and used medical ninjutsu to scan Hatake Sakumo's body, quickly finding the medium and talisman.

Immediately, Karin placed one hand on Sakumo Hatake's head, while her other hand swiftly formed hand seals, and she softly uttered, "Impure World Reincarnation - Release!"

A dazzling white light flashed up.

Sakumo Hatake's body, which he had just repaired, turned into white dust again at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Then a transparent white spirit, carrying a white light that enveloped its entire body, floated into the air and revealed the appearance of Hatake Sakumo.

However, this Sakumo Hatake was different from the one who had been stripped of his self-awareness and whose eyes were lifeless. Instead, he looked at Kakashi Hatake with kind eyes and a smile, saying, "Kakashi, you've grown up."

"Father, it's so good to see you again."

Kakashi Hatake, pulling down his headband, looked at his father's spirit, who was about to ascend to heaven, with a complex expression, and suddenly said, "Father, I finally understand the decision you made. I am proud of you."

"Really? It seems you've been through quite a lot over the years."

Sakumo Hatake was slightly taken aback, then glanced at the battlefield and smiled, "It seems I've caused you trouble. It's a pity I can't stay to make amends and help you, but don't come to see me so soon, Kakashi."

"Ah—I will not die."

Then, Hatake Sakumo transformed into a white beam of light and shot into the sky, disappearing in the blink of an eye like a shooting star. In other places, after successfully annihilating the survivors of the four major ninja clans, the wood clone also allowed Tae and Ino, who also possessed sealing techniques, along with Shizune and Kurama Yakumo, to work together to seal the dead or undo the Impure World Reincarnation.

Even without holding back, it would only prolong the battle a little.

Whether it's Sakumo Hatake or any other powerful figures from Konoha who have already died, apart from the previous Hokage, none of them could possibly be a match for the new generation's combined forces.

Because Sasuke Uchiha and Hinata and the other girls are just too strong.

Kurama Yakumo, in particular, is practically a battlefield reaper.

If White Zetsu used his disguise technique to impersonate someone else, Kurama Yakumo would simply throw the two of them into the illusion space, seal them, and then release them, giving White Zetsu's clones no chance to disrupt the formation.

Therefore, only a very small number of White Zetsu clones can ambush Konoha ninjas.

Therefore, the number of casualties caused by the thousands upon thousands of White Zetsu clones was not even as many as the number of casualties caused by the elite Edo Tensei squad, which consisted of only a few dozen people.

"Retreat for all!"

Just as Kakashi Hatake and other elite Jonin and the new generation joined forces to defeat the Edo Tensei elite team, a voice rang in the minds of everyone on the Konoha side.

The voice belonged to Ino's father, Yamanaka Inoichi.

Meanwhile, the voice that resounded in the minds of tens of thousands of people was one of the secret techniques of the mountain clan—a telepathic art that enabled remote communication and the issuance of commands.

Many ninjas were puzzled by the order to retreat when their side had a clear advantage.

However, obeying orders is a ninja's duty, so no one questioned it. Instead, they worked together seamlessly to carry their sealed comrades and White Zetsu clones, and in a flash, they rushed back towards the camp, quickly evacuating the Land of Rain.

Soon, only the battlegrounds of the Cloud Ninja and the Land of Iron remained active on the various battlefields.

But soon, Mifune of the Land of Iron suddenly changed his expression and then gave the order to retreat.

They were not deliberately targeted by Yagyu, so no powerful undead came after them. The samurai troops suffered only minor losses and were able to evacuate the Land of Rain smoothly.

In this way, only the battlefield on the side of the Cloud Ninja troops was still fighting.

Meanwhile, the Fourth Raikage and Killer Bee had already arrived on the battlefield and were working together to deal with the Third Raikage.

However, their arrival only managed to hold off the strongest Third Raikage.

But on the battlefield, besides the thousands upon thousands of White Zetsu clones, there is also Kakuzu, a veteran Kage-level fighter, and Hidan, who now truly possesses an immortal body.

Moreover, a fourth Kage-level powerhouse has now joined, namely Yugito Nii!

At this moment, three Kage-level powerhouses were pursuing and, while remaining vigilant of their surroundings, instantly retreating from the Land of Rain.

The Cloud Ninja Force is unable to unleash its full potential.

Controlled by his Wood Clone, Kakuzu unleashed a barrage of combined ninjutsu, causing a series of explosions and indiscriminately annihilating Cloud Ninja and White Zetsu clones.

Hidan, on the other hand, grabbed the scythe and rushed into the crowd to become Kakuzu's target.

Meanwhile, the two Yugito were covered in blue chakra with black cat-demon patterns. They continuously spit out fireballs with tracking abilities to attack the Cloud Ninja forces. At the same time, they entered the Tailed Beast Cloak state, pouncing into the crowd like wild beasts, taking several lives with a single claw.

"That damned Akatsuki organization!!!"

With casualties mounting and overwhelmed, Darui had no idea which enemy to deal with.

"The sealing team has taken control of their injured comrade. Your current mission is to evacuate the Land of Rain. Spread out and be vigilant about everyone around you, and await further instructions."

Samui did not come to help Darui. Instead, he shouted at the Cloud Ninja who were panicked and confused, unsure whether to run away, rescue their companion who was either the real person or a fake, or stay and help the Fourth Raikage and the others.

Samui then brought hope to the Cloud Ninja: "I'm going to find reinforcements. The secret techniques of the Mountain Clan can help us distinguish between the real and the fake, so you must protect yourselves now."

"yes!"

Samui's words brought a glimmer of hope to the panicked and desperate Cloud Ninja.

As militants, they are not actually afraid of fighting.

Before setting off, they were prepared to die in the war.

But they didn't want to die such a miserable death.

They knew there were enemies around, but they couldn't make a move, or they might be killed if they weren't prepared.

Moreover, the other party was wearing the face of a comrade, and the face of someone they had always admired—this kind of death was not the heroic sacrifice they had imagined.

Therefore, the Cloud Ninja who were still alive at this time felt suffocating.

But now, Samui's words have given them hope.

Yup!

This war was not a battle between the Hidden Cloud Village and the Akatsuki, but rather a joint effort by the five great ninja villages and the Land of Iron to annihilate the Akatsuki.

Although there was no all-out alliance, the five great ninja villages and the Land of Iron are indeed allies now.

Seeking reinforcements at this time, though somewhat shameful, would surely be welcomed by Konoha.

Once they find a way to break through the disguises of those white creatures, their strength will no longer be restricted.

They will definitely pay back double when the time comes!

So, the sealing team sealed the injured Cloud Ninja away and carried them away from the Land of Rain in an orderly manner.

Before long, the Cloud Ninja force, which had dwindled to less than five digits and was now down to four digits, disappeared into the rain. Only the White Zetsu clones, who had not pursued them but whose mission was merely to stop them, the A and B duo who were fighting the Third Raikage, and Darui, who had chosen to hold off the two Yugitos, remained.

Seeing that the enemies had all fled, Kakuzu and Hidan did not give chase, but instead divided their tasks.

The former was responsible for supporting the Third Raikage, while the latter was responsible for supporting Yugito Nii.

Suddenly, the pressure on the AB duo and Darui, who were already barely able to hold their own against the Third Raikage and the two Yugitos, increased dramatically.

"By, Darui, retreat!"

The Fourth Raikage, who could not be subdued by any means, immediately issued a retreat order when he saw that his subordinates had all retreated and that the enemy had sent reinforcements.

Facing the three Raikages in their lifetime, these brothers might still have a chance of winning, since human chakra has its limits.

My own father was besieged by 10,000 ninjas from Iwagakure for three days and three nights, and eventually died from exhaustion.

With their current strength, plus Killer Bee's tailed beast chakra, the brothers working together definitely have a chance to defeat their father, although it might take a few days.

However, facing their father, who possesses invincible defense, immortality, and unlimited chakra, they have no hope of winning unless they have someone skilled in sealing assisting them.

Rather than staying and wasting unnecessary chakra, or even getting hurt, retreating is the best option.

After saying that, the Fourth Raikage transformed into a streak of blue and white lightning and led the way away.

Killer Bee, who had already entered a half-tailed beast form, unleashed a beam of light in perfect unison, but instead of attacking the Third Raikage, he slammed it into the ground, creating a huge cloud of dust.

After the dust settled, the AB duo and Darui had disappeared from sight.

With their retreat, of the five great ninja villages and the six forces of the Land of Iron, only Yagyu's side was still fighting.

"Chief, they've all retreated."

White Zetsu immediately reported to Pain.

"I see."

Pain nodded, and then Nagato, in his true form, silently formed hand seals.

lll·—..

The next second, Pain, who was fighting Yagyu, suddenly turned into white smoke and disappeared.

Unable to find a way to deliver a fatal blow, the Senju brothers and the Second Tsuchikage also retreated silently.

The first round between the five great ninja villages and the Akatsuki organization has come to an end.

This test, with the White Zetsu clones and the elite troops resurrected through the Impure World Reincarnation, shattered the arrogance of the Hidden Cloud Village.

This also made the five great ninja villages realize the reality that a single great ninja village could never be a match for the Akatsuki.

Even if two or three major ninja villages joined forces, they might not be able to win.

The Akatsuki organization has an overwhelming number of white creatures, and their high-level combat power is equally astonishing. Moreover, they are all immortal and possess unlimited chakra.