Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

Luo Sha's heart skipped a beat instinctively, and he used all his strength to protect his back with the gold dust...

But it was still too slow!

Hanzo's purple high-speed water wheel cleanly sliced ​​through Rasa's back muscles. The extremely high-speed water blade tore open a huge wound in an instant, and venom seeped in instantly!

"Poison Water Release: Hard Vortex Water Blade!"

After Hiruzen Sarutobi gave Hanzo Tobirama's Water Release techniques.

As a master of water-style techniques, he was overjoyed and quickly absorbed its essence.

Furthermore, it incorporates its own unique elements, including the enhanced and controllable poison of the salamander…

Nowadays, Hanzo theoretically no longer needs to wear a breathing mask.

It's just that I've gotten used to it over the years, and it's similar to how I like to wear a mask when I eat with Kakashi...

Regarding individuality.

"How despicable!"

The Third Kazekage's pupils contracted, and a massive amount of iron sand emerged from around him, instantly transforming into sharp shapes under the influence of Magnet Release, and blasting towards Hanzo with extreme speed!

"Physical attack?"

Hanzo sneered, his entire body merging with the water beneath his feet, and he vanished in an instant.

The volatile iron sand came up empty-handed.

"I see…"

The Third Kazekage felt a pang of anxiety; he understood why Hanzo had been so radical in opening the floodgates.

Although this area is a buffer zone between Sunagakure and Amegakure, it is still within the territory of the Land of Rain. The flooding of Sunagakure would not spare their own land either... It's like stabbing each other in the back.

But the benefits it brings are also enormous.

Just like how he and Rasa stored gold and iron sand, Water Release and Magnet Release are ninjutsu whose power can be doubled if they can take advantage of the terrain. "Iron Sand Rain!"

The Third Kazekage manipulated iron sand, tearing apart the Sunagakure's central command tent, and a barrage of sharp sand needles rained down on Hanzo!

The Sand Village ninjas in the entire army formation also reacted at this moment.

Enemy attack!

"How could you possibly find the location behind me, Shui Shun?"

"While not quite accurate, it's still quite impressive; after all, he's the village chief..."

Hanzo dodged the Third Kazekage's attack with slight surprise.

Is it the perception of magnetic escape?

At this moment, the battlefield where Sunagakure was located had already been submerged by the flood.

Although its depth is not comparable to that of a lake, it is close to two meters.

Adding to the force of the water's impact, the Sand Village ninjas had to concentrate on gathering chakra in their feet to maintain their footing. But for the Rain Village ninjas, this was nothing compared to the devastating floods that occurred during the Land of Rain's most extreme weather events…

The Rain Ninja, with its excellent water skills, may even have better mobility than usual in this environment.

After Hanzo and Sakumo Hatake, working together with overwhelming force, launched a lightning-fast attack on the Sunagakure command post, the Rain Ninja arrived shortly afterward. A fierce battle ensued!

"Are you alright, Rasa?" The Third Kazekage glanced at his beloved disciple.

"I'm fine, Lord Kazekage, I can still fight..." Rasa's face was pale, and he pressed the pill under his tongue tightly.

First, his back was ripped open, bleeding profusely, and then the venom seeped into his body.

As a ninja whose strength didn't lie in physical prowess, if it weren't for Chiyo's development of a broad-spectrum antidote during the Second Shinobi World War, Rasa might not even be able to stand up now...

Even so, Rasa felt it was very difficult to mobilize his chakra, and his entire limbs were noticeably numb. Using poison was truly despicable!

Not counting their own puppeteers…

Forget it, they're no good either...

The Third Kazekage felt a chill run down his spine.

In his current state, Rasa clearly can no longer offer much assistance in the battle…

The Sand Village, due to financial constraints, pursued an elite force strategy, but the hard-won improvement in the individual ninja quality was ultimately undermined by the geographical environment… “Follow me, brothers!”

"As Hanzo's right-hand man, I will be at the forefront!"

"Everyone, Lord Hanzo said that the Hokage has prepared medical chakra scrolls for us, so we can enjoy some of the same protective measures as the Konoha brothers!"

"Those who have made contributions will receive the full amount! Just like Lord Nagato, they will become dual-village members of Amegakure and Konoha!" The Amegakure Jonin, nicknamed "Against the Rain Heiji," shouted loudly.

Having cooperated with Konoha for so long, the Rain Ninja have gradually come to understand...

Whether they were nobles, daimyo, or even themselves, they all understood Konoha's strength and abundant wealth, and desperately desired its technological and institutional guarantees…

But benefits and obligations are equal.

You can't expect to enjoy something without giving something in return.

Heiji's words were spoken at Hanzo's behest.

He had already discussed it with his older brother, Hiruzen Sarutobi…

At this moment, the Rain Ninja seemed to have been injected with Hashirama's cells, launching a fearless charge against the Sand Ninja, using the terrain to their advantage to unleash a frenzied barrage of water-style and other attacks!

For Yu Ren, who had been terrified of poverty, a guaranteed death was a lucrative job in the past.

To put it bluntly, it's like cold, impersonal family members turning into a string of warm numbers...

On the other hand, the Sand Village ninjas, facing them, were already demoralized due to internal disagreements.

With the Rain Ninja's charge, they were easily and completely suppressed.

This aligns with Master Yuan's analysis of Konoha's logic.

Organization is an important indicator for assessing the combat strength of a hidden village.

Sasori's sudden rise to power has greatly damaged the organization within Sunagakure, to the point that people are filled with anxiety.

However, this only applies to the Third Kazekage's side; the puppeteers' faction remains very united...

And at this moment.

Chiyo arrived, manipulating the "White Secret Technique: The Ten Puppet Masters of Chikamatsu".

Even though her grandson Sasori openly opposes the Third Kazekage and Rasa…

However, as elders of Sunagakure, they couldn't stand idly by while the Kazekage was attacked; that would be far too embarrassing. "Sakumo and Hanzo..."

"The two people I hate the most, I actually saw together on the same battlefield."

"You really do see everything when you live long enough!"

She had a blood feud with Sakumo Hatake, and Chiyo and Hanzo were also direct opponents during the Second Shinobi World War.

Chiyo countered Hanzo's salamander poison, but her puppetry skills were countered by Hanzo's swordsmanship.

"That old hag, she's got even more wrinkles on her face now..."

Hanzo twisted his neck and took off his breathing mask: "It's so tight it could trap a mosquito..."

Chiyo instinctively wanted to retort, wanting to call Hanzo a "poisonous old man with a ventilator."

Upon closer inspection, I was stunned.

How come she looks even younger than during the Second Shinobi World War?

"Forbidden technique? Or what's going on..."

Chiyo frowned.

"Living in the vast desert for a long time, the erosion of the human body by sand is constant..."

"It's unrealistic to expect to maintain your form after staying in your lousy place for too long..."

Hanzo smiled slightly: "Life in the forest and plains is still more comfortable; the air in Konoha is so nourishing!"

After undergoing major repairs by the Konoha Research Department, Hanzo, who was originally "completely destroyed" by Hiruzen Sarutobi's fall, actually benefited from the misfortune and upgraded his system...

Chiyo's face darkened.

For a taijutsu ninja like Hanzo, physical youth means comprehensive enhancement.

This was something Hanzo deliberately showed Chiyo to put psychological pressure on her and the Third Kazekage.

"We're all old acquaintances, enough chatting, let's fight!"

Hanzo suddenly roared.

The salamander Ibuki emerged from all directions of the underground battlefield, leading a school of salamanders.

From the moment it emerged, it immediately opened its massive mouth and violently spewed out deep purple poisonous mist!

When the poisonous mist from the salamander is sprayed onto a Sand Ninja, it will immediately paralyze them, rendering them unable to move.

The deep purple poisonous fog was also absorbed by the water surface, making the water the fastest and most convenient means of transporting the toxins.

This medium allowed every Water Release technique used by the Rain Ninja to evolve into "Poison Water Release"...

The Rain Ninjas' expressions turned serious. They immediately searched their ninja tool pouches and found Tsunade's specially made "Enhanced Antidote Pills." They pressed them tightly against the back of their tongues, and the medicinal effects quickly spread throughout their limbs and bones.

This is a special medicine developed by Tsunade based on the serum of the salamander.

With the combination of Hanzo and Sanshoyu Ibuki, the portions are generous and filling.

It not only improves the effectiveness but also allows the Rain Village to have both Chunin and Jonin.

Unlike Chiyo's limited production, which only allowed high-ranking officials like Kazekage and Rasa to be equipped with it.

"White Secret Technique: Three Treasures Absorb and Collapse!"

As soon as the salamander made its move, Chiyo immediately joined the battle.

The puppets, each bearing the three marks of "Buddha," "Dharma," and "Seal" engraved on their chests, formed a triangular formation, and a violent white hurricane instantly swept towards Hanzo!

Hanzo's expression turned solemn.

This is also why he was wary of Chiyo…

Although she is a puppeteer, Chiyo is very proficient in sealing techniques, incorporating a large number of "sealing" and "poison" elements into her puppetry skills.

Hanzo's water transformation technique, when used properly, can make him immune to physical attacks, but he is very vulnerable to sealing techniques.

Or rather, in the ninja world, sealing techniques have the highest priority...

But at this moment.

A massive, crescent-shaped blade of light hurtled in from the side at incredible speed, instantly severing the chakra threads between Chiyo and the puppet!

A bluish-white light emanated from Sakumo Hatake's body as he darted towards Chiyo like lightning, the blade of his White Fang short sword brimming with compressed Storm Release chakra...

Even with the same bloodline limit, each person develops it in a different way.

Fugaku chose to use Magnet Release, for example, to strengthen his body and generate field forces.

The Magnet Release school of Sunagakure is about controlling matter.

In the development of Storm Release, Sakumo did not emphasize "compression and range" like Hizashi.

Instead, he amplified the lightning attribute aspect of Storm Release and combined it with Lightning Release Chakra Mode to develop his own unique "Storm Release Chakra Mode"!

In this stance, Sakumo's speed increases significantly, and his Storm Release sword technique becomes even more ferocious.

Like condensed aurora wrapped around the blade, each swing unleashes a terrifying storm slash!

Chiyo's ten fingers flew across the paper.

The metal puppets of the Chikamatsu Ten Puppet Masters pounced on Sakumo from all directions at the same time!

Chakra threads stretched out a fine net, but just as Chiyo tightened her fingertips, a sky full of sword light slashed across!

The ten chakra threads snapped simultaneously, and the puppets froze in mid-air, their momentum causing them to collide heavily together.

Chiyo felt a chill run down her spine.

As a puppeteer, the weakness of chakra threads is common knowledge in the ninja world.

However, the chakra threads that have been specially reinforced are actually quite resilient.

In the past, even swordsmen like Sakumo and Hanzo wouldn't dare say they could sever a large number of chakra threads with every strike, and Chiyo would also manipulate puppets to evade them.

But the problem is...

Sakumo's slashes are now released from his hand!

It can cover multiple angles in a very short time...

Chiyo moved swiftly, barely finding an opening in the network of slashes to reconnect her chakra threads to the puppet. But Sakumo was already closing in on Chiyo!

Chiyo pulled back forcefully with both hands, and the Chikamatsu Ten Swift Men rushed back to their master's aid!

Sakumo gave a cold laugh. With the enhancement of his Storm Release technique, he was fast enough to easily dodge the puppet's attacks.

Instead of attacking Chiyo's main body, Sakumo first located the puppets that made up the "Three Treasures Absorption". With a diagonal slash of his short sword, several more sword lights intersected, instantly disabling the chakra threads that were pulling them.

In the blink of an eye, the joints of the three puppets were sliced ​​off, and they spun and crashed into the water.

With a graceful turn, he slashed down heavily at another puppet!

Another member of the Chikamatsu Ten has been eliminated...

The masterpiece inherited from the first puppeteer, Bunzaemon, proved surprisingly vulnerable against the perfect combination of Hatake's swordsmanship and Storm Release. "It's been countered!"

Chiyo's heart sank as she couldn't help but think of Sasori's consistent stance.

"If a puppeteer wants to make further breakthroughs, they can't limit themselves to using ten fingers as the manipulation unit. The method of using chakra threads is still too outdated..."

"The pain of flesh and blood, the ultimate limit is the ascension of the puppet!"

Chiyo initially thought Sasori was too extreme, and that partial modifications would suffice...

Looking at it now, it seems that this old woman has become stuck in her ways!

Konoha's technology has advanced to the point that Hanzo could reverse time and Sakumo Hatake could obtain Storm Release...

He's still playing with ancient puppets here...

"Puppet Mechanism - Mechanical Shield Seal!"

As Sakumo Hatake brought down his short sword, Chiyo's arms suddenly split into a series of mechanisms.

A large amount of light overflowed from it, instantly forming a deep blue protective shield.

The blue-green blade struck the shield, producing a deafening clang of metal against metal, and the shield was instantly covered with spiderweb-like cracks.

Sakumo Hatake was slightly surprised.

Has this old woman finally started modifying her body?

Some of the limbs were made into puppets...

This posture looks somewhat intimidating, as if there are hidden mechanisms all over his body.

However, Sakumo was completely unfazed by the pressure and focused intently on hacking at the protective shield with one strike after another!

Body modification?

This might be rare in other hidden villages, but the ability to intimidate unsuspecting ninjas and create pressure due to an information gap...

But for Sakumo, this was nothing new in the village.

Kakuzu with black lines all over his body and five hearts, Orochimaru with his modified body, Hiruko with an unknown number of bloodlines, Uzumaki Shio in his tailed beast form, Jiraiya in Sage Mode...

Even Danzo developed a Wind Release chakra mode, and almost every Konoha committee member has a "second stage"...

It's fair to say that in Konoha, if you can't "transform," you're not even considered a top-tier fighter in the village!

The instant the "Mechanical Shield Seal" shattered, Chiyo suddenly flicked her sleeve, and dozens of senbon needles coated with deadly poison shot towards Sakumo's face like a torrential rain! Sakumo chuckled, and his short sword danced into a bluish-white halo.

The silver needles were precisely deflected, falling onto the sand with a clattering sound, instantly corroding small pits.

But this brief respite was enough for Chiyo to regain control of the remaining puppets.

She increased the density of the chakra threads to the extreme, making each thread quite thick.

However, all this is in vain.

Sakumo's Body Flicker Technique was so fast that it left behind many afterimages. His bluish-white sword light crisscrossed among the puppets. With each swing, several chakra threads were severed, followed by the flying fragments of the puppets...

Chiyo's puppets are rapidly dwindling in number.

In this passive, defensive battle, Chiyo's chakra was nearing its limit, and her body was slashed by flying puppet fragments and blows, leaving several deep, bone-revealing wounds.

"If I can make it back alive this time..."

"We must support Scorpion's research into new puppetry techniques!" Chiyo thought regretfully to herself.

Her prized puppetry techniques, and the White Secret Technique that made the entire ninja world wary, were completely countered by the enhanced Hatake Sakumo, leaving her utterly powerless...

Not far away, the battle was also one-sided.

Rasa's face was ashen as he forced his chakra to erupt, enduring the burning sensation in his internal organs.

Golden waves of sand surged forth.

The Third Kazekage hovered above the iron sand, his hands forming a hand seal.

The black iron sand coalesced into countless sharp spears, which rained down on Hanzo like a meteor shower.

This is the Magnet Release combination technique of the Kazekage and his apprentice!

Combining pinpoint strikes with area coverage, it has suppressed countless invading enemies in the deserts of the Land of Wind, and even the One-Tailed Beast can be easily subdued.

But Hanzo just sneered and his figure instantly transformed into a watery shadow.

Have you seen the Water Release: Body Flicker Technique improved by the Second Hokage?

Hanzo's voice came from all directions, tinged with mockery:

"Your wide-range ninjutsu is indeed very powerful, a weapon of war, but if you can't absorb all the water in this dam with sand in one go, it will be difficult for you to even touch the hem of my clothes..."

As soon as Hanzo finished speaking, Rasa's expression changed, and he turned around abruptly.

Hanzo appeared behind him like a water ghost, able to move instantly in water where there was enough. His kusarigama attacked Rasa at an uncanny angle, twirling in Hanzo's hand like a venomous snake, constantly shifting its attack. Rasa gritted his teeth, forged a greatsword from gold dust, and clashed swords with Hanzo!

Perhaps it was his extraordinary performance on the brink of death, coupled with the floating gold dust serving as a shield that could be summoned at any time, that allowed Rasa to withstand Hanzo's fierce swordsmanship in just four or five rapid exchanges!

Hanzo's heart stirred.

"This kid isn't exactly a good-for-nothing; no wonder he's rumored to be the strongest contender for the Fourth Kazekage..."

Just as Rasa was surprised by the awakening of his potential, his eyes were fixed on Hanzo's katana, thinking that if he could just hold out for two more rounds, the Kazekage would be able to come to his aid...

Hanzo suddenly spat out several dense jets of water from his mouth!

The water needles, containing a massive amount of toxins, moved extremely fast. The gold dust, which was suspended in mid-air protecting Luo Sha, couldn't react at all and was completely injected into his meridians.

Luo Sha collapsed instantly, the toxins within his body rapidly exploding. His back arched like a shrimp, convulsing uncontrollably. "Take him alive..."

"Exchange him for Loulan! After all, it would be bad for the Daemon of the Wind Kingdom to lose face if he insisted on it. That guy offered far too much gold, and he's also a sensible person."

"If the situation is right, the Daimyo of the Land of Wind should seize the opportunity to kneel before my elder brother..."

"Then my elder brother will be a great general of the Three Kingdoms!"

Hanzo kicked Rasa, sending him flying and sending him crashing into the arms of a Rain Ninja in the distance.

"How despicable..."

"Using such a tactic? And you're supposed to be a ninja who once stood at the pinnacle!"

Before the Third Kazekage could find a chance to separate Rasa and Hanzo, he saw that his beloved disciple had already been captured.

His face was as black as iron filings.

"What are you talking about? This is a proper water escape technique!"

"You haven't heard of 'Water Release: Heaven's Cry,' which was passed down from the Second Hokage?" Hanzo said in a serious tone.

And this is not a lie, but the truth…

The Third Kazekage chuckled in exasperation: "You already said it's a technique from Tobirama Senju, and you're still calling it legitimate?"

Hanzo chuckled, but his attack suddenly became fierce.

He vanished as a water shadow, instantly reappearing beside the Third Kazekage.

Hanzo drew his kusarigama from his waist and swung it fiercely toward the Third Kazekage's neck. The kusarigama whistled through the air, its blade now covered in a deep purple poison.

"Magnetic Release: Iron Sand Binding!"

The Third Kazekage's eyes narrowed, and black iron sand surged forth instantly.

Before even touching the kusarigama, the magnetism attached to the iron sand firmly fixed Hanzo's weapon in place.

The Third Kazekage smiled coldly, and the Kusarigama was swallowed up by the iron sand.

"Luo Sha's skills are lacking, I apologize for the embarrassment. Now, let me, his master, take over..."

"Metal means nothing to me!"

"Is that so?" Hanzo's face showed no sign of panic.

"Water Release: Double Water Gun Strike!"

Two high-pressure poison water bullets were fired simultaneously from Hanzo's fingertips!

The Third Kazekage remained expressionless as iron sand formed a shield in front of him, easily blocking the attack.

"Magnetic Release: Iron Sand Pillar!"

Dozens of black iron pillars, several meters in diameter, rose from the water!

Enraged, the Third Kazekage unleashed his full chakra and used Magnet Release to forcefully break the "Water Canna Plains" barrier that held the stored iron sand.

The massive iron sand pillar fell from the sky, crashing down in the direction Hanzo was fleeing.

The deafening roar of the iron sand pillars striking the ground was deafening!

Each of the giant pillars that fell created a crater more than ten meters deep in the ground.

However, Hanzo had already mastered the Water Release: Body Flicker Technique to perfection.

He moved like a slippery eel among the dense iron sand pillars, easily avoiding fatal impacts each time. Hanzo did not confront the Third Kazekage head-on, but simply changed positions constantly.

Sometimes it veered left, sometimes it veered right, and sometimes it suddenly turned back, keeping the Third Kazekage's attention firmly focused on itself.

Undeniably, as a master swordsman, the Third Kazekage's Magnet Release, which had reached a state of perfection, was incomparable to Rasa's and posed a significant limitation to Hanzo.

Even with water-based techniques, the dense iron sand is the best defense.

The Third Kazekage, who could fly, possessed extremely high mobility.

"The strongest Kazekage? Judging solely from the sheer scale of his damage on the battlefield, he certainly lives up to that title..."

Hanzo increasingly appreciated the power of Magnet Release; it was a multi-functional, composite bloodline limit, and if developed properly, one could easily be equivalent to two… “I wonder how Fugaku will develop it in the future? I have a feeling he’ll choose a very strange direction…”

A strange thought flashed through Ban Zang's mind.

Even though Magnet Release has a very large range, given Hanzo's speed and Body Flicker ability, catching him in a water-filled environment would be extremely difficult...

Without first dismantling the terrain, unless the Third Kazekage possesses the versatility and stats of his older brother Hiruzen Sarutobi, Hanzo is confident he can simply kite the Third Kazekage around...

But Hanzo didn't waste his time in vain; with each teleportation, he secretly deployed array marks.

After dozens of rounds, the Third Kazekage grew increasingly angry.

Hanzo has absolutely no airs of a strongman; all he knows is how to run around!

"I've got this in one move!" The Third Kazekage took a deep breath.

"Magnetic Release: Iron Sand Boundary Technique!"

Countless fine iron wires intertwined in the air to form a huge black net, which descended from the sky and quickly enveloped a hundred meters around Hanzo.

The mesh is as fine as gauze, and the edges are as sharp as knives. Once tangled, it will be instantly cut into pieces.

"Water Release: Water Severing Wave!"

A compressed water jet shot out from Hanzo's mouth, tearing open the sand and iron netting in front of him.

Hanzo quickly slipped through the gap.

However, his back was still cut open by the sharp edge of the iron.

"All you do is run away, Hanzo the Salamander!"

The Third Kazekage's voice was filled with boundless rage; he had been thoroughly enraged by Hanzo's tactics.

"Magnetic Release: Iron Sand Rain!"

Countless iron needles, each as thick as a finger, shot towards Hanzo like a torrential downpour, densely packed and blotting out the sky.

Hanzo appeared to be in a sorry state, constantly fleeing.

But his eyes were unusually calm, as he secretly calculated the distance and position.

He deliberately led the Third Kazekage into the traps he had been setting up, dodging perfectly each time, neither letting the Third Kazekage catch up nor escape his control.

To prevent his terrifying battlefield firepower from affecting other Rain Ninja.

Finally, when the Third Kazekage flew to a certain location, Hanzo suddenly stopped.

Suddenly, a huge crack appeared in the ground, and a giant salamander, over twenty meters long, shot out from the ground, its gaping maw filled with sharp teeth, and lunged at the Third Kazekage.

The salamander has brownish-purple skin covered with thick scales, and its two scarlet eyes gleam with ferocity.

"So, you've finally revealed your trump card?"

The Third Kazekage revealed a disdainful smile.

With a wave of his right hand, the sand and iron around him instantly condensed into a giant black spear, which he thrust fiercely toward the head of the salamander!

On the other side, a semi-circular, dense sand iron shield hovered in front of the Third Kazekage.

He demonstrated the full potential of Magnetism in both offense and defense.

The black spear pierced the salamander's head as easily as if it were tofu!

"Is that all you've got?"

The Third Kazekage said disdainfully, "Hanzo, what else do you have?"

His words came to an abrupt end.

The Third Kazekage saw a cruel and eerie smile creep onto Hanzo's lips.

"boom!!!"

A deafening roar came from inside the salamander.

The Third Kazekage's pupils suddenly contracted.

The salamander on the iron spear suddenly swelled up abnormally.

Hidden inside the salamander is a multiplicative explosive tag made by Konan!

The explosions were a chain reaction.

The first detonator detonated the second, the second detonated the third...

Like dominoes, the entire salamander's body instantly turned into a giant powder keg!

Even more terrifying, the giant venom sac inside the salamander was also completely torn apart in the explosion.

This is a massive, man-made whale explosion!

The force of the explosion caused a massive amount of venom to spread wildly. The venom then came into contact with the high temperature of the detonating tag, instantly evaporating into a dense venomous mist that engulfed the Third Kazekage in the blink of an eye!

The Third Kazekage let out a desperate roar.

He desperately channeled his chakra, using iron sand to form an impenetrable armor around his body, while simultaneously covering his mouth and nose, trying to escape the poisonous fog. But it was too late.

This was a backup plan that Hanzo prepared for himself while repeatedly studying Hiruzen Sarutobi's words.

"A strong player's combat system must be distinctive, and more importantly, they must have a trump card up their sleeve."

This salamander was carefully selected by Hanzo, and its venom sac is enormous.

The Third Kazekage's skin turned bluish-black.

The chain reaction of the detonating tag destroyed his skin barrier, and the highly toxic substance, carrying a powerful impact, quickly entered his meridians through his wounds.

The person was then completely engulfed by the poisonous fog, and the toxins spread wildly through their pores.

"Salamander - Multiplying Explosive Tags - Whale Explosion Technique!"

The Third Kazekage barely managed to land, but his vision began to blur, his limbs gradually stiffened, and he couldn't even properly mobilize his chakra. He staggered forward a few steps before finally collapsing heavily to the ground.

"you·…"

The Third Kazekage managed to lift his head: "Why...?"

He really wanted to ask, "Aren't these all the insidious moves of the First Ninja Darkness?"

However, his tongue was numb, and he couldn't even speak completely.

"The Second Hokage's techniques are indeed very useful..." Hanzo squatted down and smiled brightly.

"See? I captured you without even using swordsmanship! Effective ninjutsu is truly effective!"

Hanzo is imitating Minato, the polite young man he admires…

The Third Kazekage felt a tightness in his chest.

That smile was more potent than poison; it was enough to infuriate him!

"Would things be different if one of them could join the battle?"

"Hanzo and Sakumo Hatake's offensive was too hasty! We didn't have time to use it, and even if we let the One-Tail join the battle now, it won't change the situation. Rasa and I can't coordinate with him..."

The Third Kazekage could only watch helplessly as the Sand Village ninja fled in disarray.

With the Kazekage defeated, the ninjas below naturally lost much of their will to fight.

"Elder Chiyo..." The Third Kazekage barely managed to turn his head to the side.

There, Sakumo Hatake had already torn Chiyo's Chikamatsu Ten to pieces!

But at this moment.

Sasori and Yekura have arrived!

Sakumo Hatake narrowed his eyes slightly; he saw the face of an old friend in the handsome young man's face.

But what Hatake Sakumo didn't expect was...

After saving Chiyo, Sasori didn't immediately retaliate, but instead winked at him for no apparent reason.

Immediately afterwards, a tea kettle was thrown out by Scorpion.

The seal shattered, and the One-Tailed Beast appeared on the battlefield!

Upon seeing the appearance of the One-Tailed Beast, Sakumo Hatake and Hanzo both displayed the same expression of surprise.

They both also bear the mission of collecting the tailed beast chakra for the Hokage...

A complete tail is even better!

Hanzo and Sakumo Hatake felt that they might have fought too fiercely and not given Sunagakure a chance to release their tailed beasts, and they felt quite regretful... The Kazekage's face, which was full of poison, twitched.

Scorpion is sick!

Why release the tailed beasts now?

The personnel are not even fully equipped. Isn't this just handing a fish to the other side?

And that's what Scorpion was thinking.

Sasori first secured his grandmother, Chiyo, using a puppet to carefully protect her. He then quickly collected the fragments of the Chikamatsu Ten Puppet Masters. Afterward, he ordered Pakura to use Scorch Release to isolate the battlefield, leading the puppeteers to form a defensive array and escorting the collapsing Sand Ninja to an orderly retreat. Hatake Sakumo did not stop Sasori's actions…

This kid's been acting strange for more than just a day or two!

Sasori's actions can be interpreted as "using his One-Tailed Beast to cover the retreat of the Sand Shinobi," and most of the Sand Shinobi he saved thought so. Their eyes were filled with gratitude as they looked at Sasori!

However, in Sakumo Hatake's eyes, this kid was clearly using Ichimei as Chiyo's "life-saving money"!

Sakumo Hatake couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

It was precisely because Sasori didn't attack on the battlefield that Sakumo Hatake didn't go all out to kill Chiyo, but instead tried to capture her alive as a bargaining chip. Unexpectedly, he ended up exchanging her for a tailed beast!

This deal was worth it!

"This great one is about to start killing! Hehehehe!"

The sharp laughter of the raccoon echoed across the battlefield.

The fully-formed Shukaku burst out of the seal, its enormous tanuki body trembling with excitement.

"Finally out again!" Shukaku let out a hoarse laugh and slammed its claws on the ground.

But a red figure had already soared into the sky.

Nagato has waited too long…

His task was to wait for Shukaku to appear, which is why he did not intervene in the battle for a long time.

Nagato thought he wouldn't have a chance to show off!

Unexpectedly, things took a dramatic turn for the better!

Nagato unleashed his ocean-like chakra, and the Adamantine Lock erupted from his back, tightly binding his right fist, shimmering with an unsettling dark gold.

A massive amount of chakra enveloped his fist…

The Senju clan's monstrous strength and the Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist's penetrating techniques are intertwined!

Nagato's features were contorted in a grimace due to the excessive burst of chakra, and his entire appearance changed drastically...

Shukaku was still laughing when this earth-shattering blow landed squarely on its head!

boom! ! !

Shukaku's maniacal laughter abruptly stopped, and the entire tailed beast seemed to have been driven into the ground, instantly sinking a bit.

Its hard, sand-like armor instantly shattered, sending countless grains of sand flying everywhere. The earth trembled violently, and rainwater was thrown back into the sky! Shukaku's head buzzed, and everything went black before its eyes.

"Storm Release: Phantom Sword Dance!"

Sakumo Hatake quickly joined the battle, countless bluish-white blades intertwining and relentlessly slicing through Shukaku's body. Each blade easily cleaved through Shukaku's skin, leaving deep wounds.

Shukaku screamed in agony as it tried to fight back.

But Nagato's back, powered by the Hyuga clan's chakra release techniques, was spewing out chakra like the tail flames of an aerial fortress! Nagato continued to pound Shukaku deeper and deeper with each punch…

At the same time, Hanzo also launched an attack.

"Water Release: Poison Dragon Bite Explosion", "Salamander School: Poison Mist"!

The salamanders surrounded Shukaku, continuously spewing out huge amounts of purple mist.

A massive, poisonous mist of water bombarded Shukaku, rapidly spreading from the wound Sakumo had inflicted, causing the yellow Shukaku to turn somewhat purple at that moment…

Shukaku was completely on the defensive under the combined attack of the three. It stopped trying to attack with its claws and could only crouch in the crater created by Nagato, protecting its face...

It had just broken free from the seal when it was stunned by Nagato's punch, and then it was subjected to a series of fierce attacks from Sakumo and Hanzo. It was as if it was surrounded and kicked the moment it opened its eyes...

The remaining Rain Village ninjas stared in disbelief at the scene.

That's too brutal...

Is there really no one speaking up in the Tailed Beasts Lovers Association?

Scorpion, who was covering the rear, also saw this scene through a small reconnaissance puppet, and broke out in a slight sweat.

Even though he was already practically a puppet...

But Nagato looked like a madman, one eye bloodshot and the other deathly pale, his hands bound with dark gold chains, and his back chrysanthemum surging as he relentlessly bombarded... It was truly terrifying for Sasori to watch!

What kind of monster is this?

This thing should be seriously sealed away!

"Retreat! Retreat!"

Scorpion quickly issued the orders, feeling fortunate that he had listened to Mr. Ah Huo and the other old men from the Warring States period.

Those who don't heed the advice of their elders will suffer the consequences...

Sasori's current war decisions, including exchanging his grandmother Chiyo for the One-Tailed Beast, were all tailor-made for him by Ho and several Kage. The Third Kazekage might have some skill, but he couldn't compete with the sheer number of people standing behind Sasori…

Yecang was also stunned. How come there are so many monsters in Konoha!

"Say, should we still save the Third Kazekage and Rasa?" Yekura asked timidly.

"We must save them, they absolutely must be saved."

Scorpion said firmly, but then coughed lightly:

"But we need to treat them slowly and gradually, waiting for an opportunity."

Ye Cang's lips twitched: "Yeah, yeah, when the opportunity arises..."

The two fell silent, a tacit understanding between them.

Under such a brutal attack, Shukaku's form was on the verge of collapse, and its body surface was constantly cracking.

"Feed, feed..."

"Nagato, stop fighting! Stop fighting!"

Sakumo delivered the final, satisfying strike, then shouted loudly to Nagato, who was still throwing punches:

"Let's try sealing it! We can't find the Chagama seal, so let's seal it inside you, Nagato! If we keep fighting like this, we'll get beaten to death by the One-Tail..."

Nagato then stopped, realizing he had gotten a little too excited.

My main purpose was to demonstrate to the Hokage how I could serve Konoha...

After all, it was her mother's request before she returned to the Pure Land.

Moreover, Nagato genuinely wanted Amegakure to be bathed in the Will of Fire, so when he finally seized an opportunity, he went to great lengths. At this moment...

Nagato's Adamantine Sealing Barrier bound Shukaku. Without much effort, he used the power of the seal to dissolve the One-Tailed Beast's form, transforming it into streams of yellowish-brown chakra...

"He wants to be my jinchūriki?"

Shukaku was greatly alarmed!

It was originally going to bully a brat named Gaara!

It's broken now...

As Shukaku was being injected into Nagato's body as chakra, he was shocked to discover that this monster also possessed the Sharingan and Byakugan, and that his ocular power was incredibly strong...

"Who the hell is this reincarnation?"

"Didn't Old Yazi have a younger brother? Does his brother have any children?"

Shukaku gave up struggling.

It seems it's at its wit's end dealing with the descendants of the Sage of Six Paths...

Why does it feel like we're all in Konoha?