The Hand of God Creates the Strongest Hidden Mist Village

Chapter 171 Please invite the Mizukage's assistant to come here!

Susanoo's eyes shone with a scarlet light, mirroring the kaleidoscope in Makoto's eyes. The blue-purple giant opened its enormous palms, fingers spread wide, aiming at the Iwagakure Explosives unit that was gathering ahead.

"Scatter!"

Just as the roar of the yellow earth rang out, a chakra katana condensed in the giant palm of Susanoo and suddenly slashed down at them!

boom!!!

The earth trembled violently, as if an earthquake had occurred.

The Susanoo's chakra katana landed on the ground, instantly tearing the earth apart, sending rubble and dirt flying like cannonballs.

Several Iwagakure Explosive Ninja who couldn't dodge in time were caught in the gust of wind and sent flying backward like kites with broken strings, spitting out blood. Several others were directly hit by the katana and turned into a pile of minced meat before they could even scream.

"asshole!"

His eyes were bloodshot, and his hands quickly formed hand seals.

"Explosive Release: Landmine Fist!"

He charged towards Susanoo like a cannonball, his right fist already brimming with Explosion Release chakra to its limit, and punched Susanoo in the calf.

Boom!

The violent explosion ripped up the ground within a radius of tens of meters, sending plumes of smoke and dust billowing into the sky. However, once the smoke cleared, Susanoo's armor remained as smooth as a mirror, without even a trace of scorch marks.

"How is that possible—"

Shou stared blankly at his bloodied and mangled fist, his eyes filled with disbelief.

His prized Explosion Release technique couldn't even break through the opponent's defense?!

"Ants."

Makoto's voice emanated from within Susanoo, carrying a condescending indifference.

The Susanoo's chest opened wide, and several chakra tomoe shot out from it, each containing terrifying power enough to destroy a fortress!

"Get out of the way!"

With a loud shout, Huang Tu used all his strength to push away the still-dazed Shou, and then used the recoil to retreat backward.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The moment the chakra tomoe landed, the earth churned violently, like a lake tossed with a giant rock. The shockwave from the explosion blasted everything within a radius of hundreds of meters away; rubble, limbs, and shattered ninja tools transformed into a barrage of death amidst the raging blast.

Although Shou was pushed away, the aftershocks of the explosion still caused him to bleed from his mouth and nose. He rolled on the ground several times before barely managing to regain his balance.

The scene was even more tragic for Huang Tu. His left arm had already been torn off by Shenwei, and now he was hit by the blast wave. He was thrown out like a rag doll, plowing a trench more than ten meters long in the ground.

"What the hell is this thing?!"

Hunti struggled to his feet, staring at the giant standing in the center of the battlefield, his body wrapped in purple chakra bands, his eyes filled with fear.

The Uchiha ninjas around them had complex expressions. They had already seen this power on the battlefield of Kirigakure, and now that it had reappeared, many Uchiha couldn't help but miss their clan leader, Fugaku.

Beside him, the weakened Orochimaru stared intently at Makoto Karatachi with his snake-like eyes, his expression inscrutable.

The power of the Sharingan —

He had read the battle report and knew what had happened between Kazama and Tani. The reason why Konoha suffered such a crushing defeat was because of this force!

But knowing about it is one thing, but when he witnessed this power with his own eyes, the shock it brought was completely different from what he had imagined!

Susanoo stood in the center of the battlefield, its purple chakra bands surging like flames, radiating a suffocating sense of oppression.

The giant, tens of meters tall, was clad in armor, with a majestic face and huge wing-like structures extending from his back, like a war god descending to earth.

"What...what is this thing?!"

Kari stared blankly at the giant, his voice trembling. His prized Explosion Release technique was like an ant trying to shake a tree in front of Susanoo, unable to even break through its defenses.

Huang Tu struggled to his feet from the rubble, his left arm a bloody mess, his face as pale as paper. He stared at the giant, his eyes filled with bitterness.

Susanoo —

The ultimate power of the Uchiha clan, the legendary power of a god.

He had heard the name before, but seeing it in person was a completely different story.

"retreat."

Huang Tu gritted his teeth and squeezed out two words from his throat.

Shou suddenly turned his head: "Captain Huangtu!"

"I said retreat!" Huang Tu repeated sharply, his gaze fixed on the purple giant. "This level of power is beyond our capabilities. Staying here is just suicide. Take the information about Makoto Gojibana's reinforcements back and hand it over to Lord Tsuchikage!"

Shou gritted his teeth, his fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white. But he knew Huang Tu was right.

Susanoo's defenses couldn't even be broken through by Explosion Release. A single attack from the enemy could annihilate an entire demolition squad. This overwhelming difference in combat power couldn't be overcome by courage and willpower alone.

"Retreat! All troops retreat!"

Hunt's hoarse roar echoed across the battlefield.

The Iwagakure ninjas, feeling as if they had been granted a pardon, retreated hastily.

Seeing this, Makoto Karatachi was happy to relax. He casually picked up his chakra katana and slashed a few times before putting away his Susanoo.

Susanoo slowly retracted its chakra magatama, and its enormous figure gradually faded and dissipated in the air.

Makoto Karatachi landed steadily on the ground from the dissipating Susanoo, dusted off his clothes (which weren't actually dust), and gave the Konoha ninja present a harmless smile.

"Oh, there are quite a few familiar faces here. It's been a long time!"

After he finished speaking, there was a deathly silence.

Those Konoha ninjas who had fought against Makoto Karatachi on the battlefield of Kirigakure now had complex expressions, as if a palette had been overturned.

Of course they recognize that face.

This is the face that caused them so much suffering, even leading them to sign those territorial concessions and reparations!

But at this moment, the owner of this face stood on their side, shielding them from the deadly attack of Iwagakure.

This feeling is worse than swallowing a fly.

"Kujiri Honesty————"

Orochimaru, dragging his battered body, slowly approached.

His golden snake-like eyes scrutinized the young man from head to toe, filled with inquiry and curiosity.

"I remember that the ceasefire agreement between Kirigakure and Konoha didn't include this clause."

"Oh dear, Lord Orochimaru, what are you saying?" Makoto Karatachi waved his hand dismissively. "I'm not here as an assistant to the Mizukage of Kirigakure, but as a mercenary. I take their money and do their bidding."

"Hiring mercenaries?" Orochimaru raised an eyebrow.

"That's right." Makoto Kuraki pulled a scroll from his pocket, unfurled it, and waved it around. "A letter of entrustment personally issued by the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, two hundred million ryo, asking me to lend you a hand. Here, it's in black and white, no deception here."

Orochimaru took the scroll and glanced at it, his brows furrowing even deeper.

The commission of 200 million taels is outrageous, but the power of attorney is genuine, and it does indeed bear the seal and signature of the famous man.

But the problem is.

"Why would a great name invite you?"

"You'd have to ask your names," Makoto Koji shrugged. "Maybe they think I'm handsome."

Orochimaru: "————"

The surrounding Konoha ninja:

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Orochimaru gave Makoto a deep look, but didn't ask any further questions.

But in those golden snake eyes, the sense of inquiry and curiosity was even stronger.

Hiring mercenaries?

Doing things for money?

That kind of talk might fool a child, but it's not quite enough to fool Orochimaru.

However—now is not the time to dwell on these matters.

Orochimaru withdrew his gaze and looked at the Iwagakure troops who were retreating in an orderly fashion in the distance. Kyoto and Kari had already retreated to a safe distance and were leading the remaining demolition squad toward the Iwagakure main camp.

"Iwagakure won't let this go."

Orochimaru's voice was hoarse and deep: "That old fox Onoki will soon find out what happened here. Then—"

He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was clear.

When news of Makoto Karatachi's appearance on the battlefield of the Land of Grass spreads, no one knows how Iwagakure's response strategy will change.

"Let them know then," Makoto shrugged nonchalantly. "Anyway, I'm just a mercenary. I get paid to do the work, and I leave when I'm done. What Onoki thinks is none of my business."

He turned and walked towards the direction of Hongdou and Xi Ri Hong.

"Are you two beautiful ladies alright?"

Red Bean and Kurenai were still in shock when Makoto Karatachi asked them a question, which brought them back to their senses.

"N-nothing—" Hongdou stammered, "Th-thank you for saving us—"

"You're welcome, you're welcome." Makoto Goji Bean smiled brightly. "It was nothing. Besides, it would be such a shame for such beautiful girls like you to get hurt."

Her cheeks flushed slightly, unsure how to respond. After a moment, she composed herself, her ruby-like eyes fixed on Makoto Karatachi. Hesitating for a moment, she finally asked, "You—are you really from Kirigakure?"

"The real deal." Makoto Gojiri pointed to his headband. "Mist Shadow and Water Shadow Assistant, Makoto Gojiri, nice to meet you."

"You are that tangerine peel—"

Just then, a muffled roar suddenly came from afar.

Everyone turned their heads at the same time, and saw a blinding white light shooting into the sky from the direction of the Iwagakure main camp, turning half of the sky pale white.

That was the light of Dust Escape!

"The old man has struck again—"

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes and looked in the direction of the white light.

The battle between the current Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Onoki continues.

Moreover, judging from the current situation, it seems that the conflict has already reached a fever pitch.

Makoto Kuraki also looked in that direction, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes.

Dust Release: Particle Style - Detachment Technique —

Bloodline Elimination, a power transformation that transcends Bloodline Limit!

To be honest, he was quite eager to see for himself.

But now is not the time.

"Lord Orochimaru," Makoto Karatachi turned his gaze to Orochimaru, "Iwagakure has temporarily retreated, but that old man Onoki is still entangled with the current Hokage. Aren't you going to help?"

Orochimaru glanced at him: "You're going?"

"I'm just a mercenary," Makoto Karatachi chuckled awkwardly. "I do what I'm paid for. Helping you repel the Iwagakure's offensive is already more than enough. As for dealing with Onoki, that's a different story."

"Another price?"

"right."

The surrounding Konoha ninja:

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Is this guy taking advantage of the situation?

Absolutely!

Two hundred million taels is an astronomical figure for them. Even for a ninja of Orochimaru's caliber, it would probably take him most of his life to raise two hundred million taels if he followed the normal path.

And Goujucheng is still asking for a price!

"Don't complain about my price; you should ask yourselves why you can't afford to hire me."

Makoto Gojibana slowly and deliberately said, "As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. The strength of Iwagakure is obvious to all, and the Tsuchikage Onoki is even a user of the Kekkei Tota. Isn't it normal to increase the stakes when dealing with an opponent of this caliber?"

Orochimaru was silent for a moment, then suddenly chuckled, "Interesting. Makoto Karatachi, you really are as the rumors say—interesting."

"I bow deeply."

Makoto Koji cupped his hands in greeting, watching the Iwa ninja retreat in the distance like a flowing river: "You guys have fun, I'm going to rest over there for a while."

Ugly you, he actually walked to the side, found a relatively flat stone to sit on, crossed his legs, and looked like he was watching a show.

The battlefield of Iwagakure is vast, and Huangtu is merely a relatively small force in the current battle between Konoha and Iwagakure.

Huang Tu retreated blindly, but the fighting on the other battlefields was still raging, but that had nothing to do with Gouju Cheng anymore.

"Brother Cheng, aren't we going to help?" Manyue leaned closer and asked in a low voice, "If Konoha loses, we won't be able to explain ourselves."

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"What's the rush?"

Makoto Kujira said lazily, "Konoha isn't that easy to lose. The current Hokage may be old, but his strength is undeniable. Onoki won't have an easy time beating him."

"Even if you're ugly, we're mercenaries, not babysitters. We get paid for what we do, that's the rule. We've already helped them repel the Iwagakure offensive and rescued a Yagakure ninja and nearly a hundred Konoha ninjas, so you've completed your mission. As for what happens next, let them handle it themselves."

Full Moon nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

In truth, Makoto Karatachi knew very well that Onoki wouldn't actually fight Hiruzen Sarutobi to the point of mutual destruction.

That old fox is very cunning. Now that Iwagakure has the upper hand, he's unlikely to fight Konoha to the death for a threat that has already receded.

Furthermore, Huang Tu would inevitably bring back information about his appearance. After weighing the pros and cons, Onoki realized that a truce was only a matter of time.

really.

Before long, the white light in the distance gradually dissipated.

Immediately afterwards, a muffled horn sounded from the Iwagakure main camp, signaling a retreat.

The Iwagakure army began a full-scale retreat.

Sitting on a rock, Makoto Kuraki watched the Iwagakure army slowly retreat, and suddenly spoke: "Full Moon."

"exist!"

"You're ugly, how does Onoki feel right now?"

Full Moon paused, then thought for a moment and said, "Master—are you feeling down?"

"It's more than just frustrating," Makoto Goji chuckled. "It's like a cooked duck flying away; anyone would be furious in that situation."

"Lord Makoto, the Hokage requests your presence!"

Makoto looked up and saw a Konoha ANBU member kneeling on one knee not far away, speaking respectfully, but with a complex expression in his eyes.

"They came knocking on our door so quickly?"

Gouju Cheng patted his clothes, stood up, and winked at Manyue.

"Let's go see Ren Xiong from Chuan Chou."

"OK!"

Konoha Main Camp

Dressed in full military uniform, Hiruzen Sarutobi stood in front of the makeshift command post, watching the Iwagakure army slowly retreat, and couldn't help but let out a soft sigh of relief.

They managed to block another attack from Iwagakure; that was no easy feat.

However, Iwagakure's retreat this time was rather hasty, which seemed a little different from usual. Could it be that Onoki has some kind of plan?

"Lord Hokage."

An ANBU ninja appeared beside him, taking out a scroll and kneeling on one knee: "Urgent message from Lord Orochimaru!"

"speak."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took the scroll but did not open it immediately. Instead, he glanced at the Iwagakure army that was slowly retreating in the distance.

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Onoki's retreat was well-organized; the forwards became defenders, alternating to cover the retreaters, giving Konoha no chance to pursue. This old fox, even in retreat, made no mistake.

The ANBU ninja lowered his head and said urgently, "Lord Orochimaru reports that the flank position was under heavy attack by the demolition team led by Iwagakure's Kyoto and Kari. Lord Orochimaru is seriously injured, all the Tsuiseki beasts have been killed, and the position was once on the verge of being lost."

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused slightly.

Orochimaru seriously injured?

He took a deep breath, suppressing his anxiety: "And then?"

"At the critical moment, someone intervened on the battlefield, repelled the explosive forces of Huang Tu and Kari, and saved Lord Orochimaru and all the Konoha ninja on the flank."

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned slightly: "Who?"

The ANBU ninja hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice even further: "Assisted by the Mizukage of Kirigakure, Makoto Karatachi."

The command post fell silent.

Several Konoha ninjas who were compiling battle reports simultaneously stopped what they were doing and looked at the ANBU member in disbelief.

Is it true that wolfberry is sincere?

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly turned his head and looked at him in astonishment.

Are you sure?

"I'm certain." The ANBU ninja lowered his head even further. "Lord Orochimaru has confirmed the other party's identity; it is indeed Makoto Karatachi. He—he claims to be an employee of the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, here as a mercenary to assist in the battle."

"A servant of the daimyo?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned even more deeply.

He knew, of course, that Daming Prefecture had been searching for various organizations to support the front lines, but the people they had invited were simply too much—

"Where are the others?"

"He's with Lord Orochimaru. Lord Orochimaru has already sent someone to invite him to the main camp."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was silent for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "I understand. You can go now."

"Yes."

After the ANBU ninjas withdrew, silence fell once again in the command post.

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly unrolled the scroll in his hand, which contained a detailed battle report written by Orochimaru himself.

From the critical situation on the flank, to the fierce offensive of Huang Tu and Shou, to the sudden appearance of Makoto Kariji, who instantly killed several Iwa ninjas with his bizarre aerial ninjutsu, and then activated Susanoo to defeat the Iwa ninja forces in one blow, everything is written clearly.

At the end of the battle report, Orochimaru also added a personal comment.

"Karagi's true strength is unfathomable; his Susanoo's defensive power far surpasses ordinary ninjutsu, and his Mangekyou Sharingan's teleportation ability is even more unpredictable. If he becomes an enemy, he will be a major threat to Konoha. But if he becomes a friend, he might be the key to turning the tide of battle!"

As Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the battle report, he couldn't help but recall everything that had happened on the Kirigakure battlefield a few months ago.

Orochimaru doesn't need to criticize this evaluation. He already knows Makoto Kotachibana very well. It was this guy alone who turned everything around on the battlefield of Kirigakure!

Now, this Hidden Mist ninja who once brought shame to Konoha and caused him to lose his beloved son has appeared on the battlefield of the Land of Grass as a mercenary, and has even saved Orochimaru and the flank positions.

Nothing in this world is more wondrous than this.

Regardless of the circumstances, Makoto's appearance was a good thing for Konoha at the moment. If nothing else was wrong, he did indeed save Orochimaru.

If this guy really did fulfill what he said, that he accepted the daimyo's offer of employment—

Recalling Makoto Karatachi's terrifying strength, a glint flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes.

"Please summon the Mizukage, sir!"

"yes!"