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Chapter 237 The Light of Judgment Descends from the Sky

Time flies, and three days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Over the Land of Rain.

The four sky cities are arranged in a parallel pattern at the four corners, with a stone path extending from the entrance of each city, and a high platform built in the center.

The Third Hokage walked toward the high platform amidst the throngs of village leaders and the gazes of countless ninjas.

Upon reaching the high platform, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked around.

The four sky cities, the gates, the windows, the rooftops... everywhere facing this side was crowded with people, all staring at him with expectant yet fearful eyes.

War... is something everyone is familiar with.

But it is precisely because of familiarity that we are afraid.

Even if one's side has an absolute advantage, even if one's side is absolutely certain of victory, it has nothing to do with whether or not they can survive on the battlefield.

Lacking the strength to control their fate on the battlefield, they could only resign themselves to destiny.

but.

It is a crisis, but it is also an opportunity.

Gaining merit on the battlefield, and then fame, status, and wealth... This is the thought that all those who go to the battlefield have, whether it is a war of aggression or a war to protect their homeland.

Therefore, they were both worried and fearful, yet also looking forward to it.

Hiruzen Sarutobi saw through his eyes this feeling.

"Gentlemen..." Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath and said, "Six years ago, Sunagakure took advantage of Konoha's war with another country to plunder and sign a series of unequal treaties with Konoha. After Konoha fulfilled the treaties, they overturned the table and almost destroyed Konoha. Then, they launched surprise attacks on Kirigakure and destroyed Kumogakure under illegitimate pretexts..."

"If that were all, people could forgive him out of a desire for peace."

"But instead of showing any restraint, Sunagakure expanded its military in a grand manner, attempting to conquer the ninja world with absolute force... If they are allowed to continue expanding, it won't be long before the entire ninja world is no match for them."

"The ambitions of Sunagakure are obvious. Their past actions have proven everything. If we don't stop them now, when they become so powerful that even the united ninja world can't defeat them, it will be the end of us, when we lose our place to live."

"Everyone, think of your family and friends, think of the happiness you have!"

"Then think about it: everything you have has been burned to the ground by the Sand Village's war. Are you willing to let that future become a reality?"

"I don't want to!"

"I don't want to!"

"I don't want to!"

"I don't want to!"

The deafening shouts echoed from the four sky cities.

Hiruzen Sarutobi forced a smile onto his wrinkled face.

He gestured with his hands to calm the crowd, and continued, "Everyone, I know that we have had grudges and even deep-seated hatred in the past. However, this time we are the Allied Shinobi Forces. Former enemies have become comrades. If we cannot put aside our prejudices, we may all die on the battlefield, and the future that none of us want to see will become a reality."

Therefore, I want you to treat each other as allies, not enemies, at least in this war, and to put aside your past prejudices and cooperate together.

Only in this way can we move towards the future together!

"Only in this way can we be invincible!"

"Only in this way can we win this war!"

"Gentlemen, the choice is yours: victory or the realization of an unwanted future!"

"victory!"

"victory!"

"victory!"

"victory!"

The thunderous shouts echoed through the sky.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and all the leaders smiled.

"Amazing!" Hashirama exclaimed excitedly from the window, "Tobirama, your disciple is truly amazing!"

"The little monkey has shown talent that surpasses mine since he was a child, so it's only natural that he has such abilities." Tobirama said it was only natural, but the slight upturn of his lips still betrayed his smugness.

Unfortunately, Hashirama was looking out the window the whole time and didn't notice this.

He said excitedly, "War is the easiest place to cultivate friendships. After this war, everyone will surely be able to let go of past grudges, and then the ninja world will usher in true peace!"

"True peace...?"

Tobirama fell silent.

He doesn't think so.

Perhaps a long period of peace will follow this war, but does true peace... really exist?

"All troops, attack!"

Amidst the surging morale, Hiruzen Sarutobi seized the opportunity to issue his orders.

"Ooh ooh ooh!!!"

The roar grew louder and louder, and the Sky City emitted a buzzing sound as it prepared to head towards the Land of Wind.

At that moment, a dazzling light pierced through the clouds, blinding people, and a pillar of energy as thick as a bowl fell from the sky like a beam of judgment.

"not good!"

Hashirama's secret passage was in danger, so Tobirama grabbed Hashirama's shoulder and used the Flying Thunder God Technique to leap to Hiruzen Sarutobi's side.

Just then, Hashirama finished completing the hand seals: "Wood Release: Fivefold Wood Wall!"

"Thump thump thump thump!!!!"

Thick hardwoods rose from the ground, forming circular walls above everyone's heads.

The next second, the light of judgment descended.

The powerful defense that could deflect a Tailed Beast Ball with a single strike was now being pierced through as if it were made of paper, even with its five layers, and continued to bombard the Hidden Rain Village below without diminishing its momentum.

Instantly, the energy spread, sweeping in all directions.

The unparalleled shockwave was like a surging wave engulfing everything.

The immense energy unleashed a light that seemed to eclipse the sun in the sky, leaving only a vast expanse of white in the world. Even sound was swallowed up.

The crowd could neither see nor hear, and were filled with unease because of what they saw last.

Finally, the sound returned.

The rumbling and shaking sounds were incessant.

Then, my vision returned.

The central platform has vanished, leaving only steam rising from the broken section.

They looked down and saw that the once towering steel city was now obscured by billowing smoke and dust, with only scorched earth and hot smoke visible at the edges.

"Could it be!?"

"No way!"

"That can't be right!"

Upon seeing this scene, everyone seemed to realize something, and all showed expressions of disbelief.

Some of the higher-ups, however, turned pale.

"It's a chakra cannon! Activate the defensive array!"

"Beware of enemy attack!"

Shikaku shouted loudly, but the ninjas who had lost their leader, apart from the people of Konoha, did not immediately carry out the order. Instead, they were busy with their own things like headless flies.

Some were shouting the names of their leaders, while others were calling out to people they trusted. But the five Jinchuriki who activated the defensive array... two Yugito, Han, Rōshi, Kushina Uzumaki, and the previous Seven-Tails Jinchuriki, "Na"... they were all elites among elites, masters among masters.

Even when faced with such an unexpected situation, they did not panic and calmly activated the defensive array.

The four sky cities flashed with lightning, then burst forth with yellow, transparent domes that merged and merged in the air into a massive energy shield that enveloped all the sky cities.

The next second, the light of judgment descended once more!

The enormous beam of light struck the energy shield, creating ripples that spread outwards, dispersing the clouds.

A huge shadow loomed over the sky above the Sky City.

Big, big, big! ! !

Despite having their own Sky City, the Allied Shinobi Forces were still awestruck by the sight of the endless continental plates floating overhead.

The two are not even on the same level.

"Buzzing..."

The energy shield trembled violently under the bombardment of the beams of light.

However, despite the tremors, it remained as stable as Mount Tai, showing no signs of cracking.

A few seconds later, the energy disappeared, and the sky returned to clear.

Everyone in the Allied Shinobi Forces breathed a sigh of relief.

The five Jinchuriki who were channeling chakra into the defensive formation breathed a huge sigh of relief.

To withstand that attack, they expended one-fifth of their chakra. Only those who personally mustered their chakra knew just how powerful that attack had been.

"Don't let your guard down, watch out for the next attack!"

"yes!"

Despite the worry about the leaders being hit by the first shot, now is not the time to be distracted. We can only trust that the First Hokage's strength can save the leaders in such a crisis.

……

"Orochimaru, quickly summon the previous Kage! The leaders' fates are unknown, and only the Kage of their respective villages can be commanded!" Shikaku found Orochimaru and quickly told him his thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Orochimaru didn't waste any more words and immediately began the summoning.

In fact, the previous generations of Shadows were summoned yesterday, and the relevant information was explained to them.

However, Shikaku wanted Orochimaru to break into the castle during the attack and then summon Orochimaru directly from the enemy's heartland to achieve a surprise effect, so he sent him back to the Pure Land.

Unexpectedly, the enemy struck first, launching an attack ahead of everyone else.

"Damn it, why didn't our sensory ninjas detect anything?" Shikaku clenched his fists angrily.

……

"Lord Kazekage, the second shot has been blocked!"

Round table conference room.

The messenger immediately reported the results of the battle to the room that had been converted into a command center.

"understood."

The Third Kazekage nodded and looked at everyone. "As expected, the enemy is already prepared to counter the chakra cannon."

Five years ago, Ryuji stole the Chakra Cannon from Kumogakure. If the enemy dares to launch a war without the means to deal with such a strategic weapon, it would undoubtedly be courting death.

Therefore, no one, including Fengying, was surprised by this result.

"Keep firing! The power of the Chakra Cannon is real. Even if the enemy is prepared, they won't have an easy time!" Ryuji Ayaki said calmly. "If we can't break through this shield, then the enemy will be invincible in this war."

"Execute Ryuji's orders!"

"yes!"

Upon receiving the Third Kazekage's order, the messenger immediately went out to relay it.

Mukai said, "The chakra cannon only has enough chakra stored for five shots. If even the chakra cannon can't break through the defensive shield, what should we do?"

The chakra cannon, a weapon of such immense power, requires an unimaginable amount of chakra.

Although they have an infinitely powerful dragon vein as their support, the recharging process is far too slow.

This is a weapon designed for emergency use only and cannot be used in conventional warfare.

Kohinata's words caused concern among everyone.

Ryuji, however, still smiled and said, "If even the chakra cannon can't destroy the defensive shield, then they deserve their bad luck."

"Eh?"

Upon hearing Long Er's words, everyone was taken aback, and then looked at each other in bewilderment.

Did Ryuji Ayaki say something backwards?

If we cannot break through the enemy's defensive shield, we cannot defeat the enemy, and Sunagakure will have no chance of winning.

Why would the enemy be the unlucky one in this situation?

But what Ryuji said next made them understand.

"If even the chakra cannon can't break through the defensive barrier, then I'll have no choice but to use my trump card prematurely, and the war will end like a child's play!"

(End of this chapter)