Naruto: Starting with Creating a Genius Persona

Chapter 194 In the Name of the Hokage

"Shinichi Higashino? Good, good, good!"

The dust finally settled, and Yunyin, the commander of Troy, saw the newcomer's face clearly. A glint flashed in his eyes, and he slowly spoke.

Troy had already anticipated this when the massive black pillar pierced through the air earlier.

That stick is unique in the entire ninja world; there are no other versions.

The person who comes is either Shinichi Higashino or the Third Hokage.

But whoever it is, it's a big fish!

"I thought you had escaped, but I never expected you to come back!"

As he spoke, Troy quickly made several hand gestures, and the Cloud Village members on both sides immediately understood and quietly spread out to the flanks like a tide, intending to outflank and completely trap the Konoha group here, cutting off all their escape routes.

At the same time, the three hundred elite Cloud Village soldiers surrounding Troy began to form hand seals simultaneously, their chakra surging violently, and dangerous and sharp bolts of lightning condensing in their hands.

More than 2,600 people.

A flash of light appeared in Zhenyi's eyes, instantly taking into account the number and distribution of all the Cloud Hidden Ones in his field of vision.

The total number of Cloud Village troops pursuing Shinichi Battalion originally exceeded 10,000, but a large number of genin were mixed in. In addition, Shinichi Battalion had been carrying out guerrilla raids and constantly releasing interference information for days. At this time, only 3,000 elite troops were actually able to reach this area.

Of these three thousand men, more than three hundred skilled fighters were lost in the fierce battle with Danzo.

Currently, only about 2,600 people from the Cloud Village are still capable of fighting.

However, their numbers are still more than seven times that of Konoha's side.

What's worse, apart from himself and thirty Root elites, almost all of the other three hundred-plus team members were injured, their chakra was nearly depleted, and their physical strength was severely exhausted.

A direct confrontation would only result in total annihilation.

But the most deadly thing is yet to come. Although a large number of the more than 10,000 Cloud Village pursuers were genin, the rest of the troops must have received the news. The nearest elite units are probably on their way at full speed.

Even if the Third Raikage at the front line knew that the Third Hokage had also arrived, he might just turn his guns around, ignore the defense line, and lead his army of 20,000 men to attack from both sides and completely crush them here.

In that case, all the heavy damage and blows inflicted on Yunyin during this period will become a laughing stock.

Therefore, we can only fight and retreat, and never linger in battle.

"I've heard that Elder Danzo is a master of Wind Release." Shinichi suddenly turned his head and calmly said, "I wonder if I could witness it today?"

Shimura Danzo snorted coldly, his imposing manner undiminished despite losing an arm: "Of course I won't disappoint you, brat!"

As he spoke, his only remaining left hand began to form hand seals as if by magic, his movements flowing smoothly and without the slightest hesitation.

He had assumed Shinichi would also step in to help, but to his surprise, the boy simply nodded and said, "Okay."

The moment the words left his mouth, the Cloud Hidden figure opposite him moved.

"Lightning Release: Lightning Lightning!"

"Lightning Release: Lightning Spear!"

"Lightning Release: Lightning Dispersion!"

Three hundred Cloud Village ninjutsu of various Lightning Release techniques erupted simultaneously. Three hundred dazzling bolts of lightning, like raging silver pythons, intertwined, coiled, and merged in mid-air, eventually transforming into an all-encompassing lightning net. With the power to destroy everything, it tore through the night and descended upon the people of Konoha!

And at the very instant that Yunyin made his move!

boom!!

Deep within the dense forest behind the Konoha group, a sudden change occurred!

A raging torrent of fire, as intense as lava and as powerful as a raging torrent, burst forth from the forest without warning, like a dormant volcano suddenly awakening. Crimson flames shot into the sky, illuminating half the night!

Ok? !

Danzo Shimura's eyes narrowed, but his reaction was as fast as lightning. Almost the instant the fire appeared, he took a deep breath, his chest bulging like a bellows, and then exhaled.

Wind Escape·Vacuum Jade! !

A high-pressure wind ball, condensed to its extreme, blasted into the raging flames like a cannonball!

The next moment!

The wind fanned the flames, and the fire was fueled by the wind!

The high-pressure wind ball crashed into the sea of ​​fire like a cannonball, the wind and fire mingling and resonating! The flames, fueled by the wind, swelled several times over, and the gale, carrying the power of the fire, surged like a raging torrent of destruction, a crimson and blue-white hue that incinerated everything, crashing head-on into the lightning electric grid!

Shinichi's fire-style attack, which he secretly released, and Danzo Shimura's wind-style attack, which he unleashed with all his might, were coordinated for the first time, yet their synergy was as if they had practiced it a thousand times.

Boom!!!

A fierce clash between raging winds and raging waves and a lightning-filled electric grid clashed violently in the night sky! Light exploded, a deafening roar shook the heavens, and a turbulent surge of energy transformed into a ring-shaped shockwave that swept wildly in all directions!

But just as the light was at its most dazzling, the noise most deafening, and the aftershocks of the energy collision had not yet fully spread, everyone instinctively squinted.

Once he made a move, he didn't look at the result of the ninjutsu collision, nor did he pay attention to the turbulent energy flow that was still surging in front of him.

"Gentlemen! Fight and retreat!"

With a shout, the black Ruyi Vajra Staff in his hand swung in the air, and his figure turned into a blurry afterimage. He took the lead and charged towards the right front of a Cloud Village hundred-man squad that was moving rapidly and intending to cut in from the rear of Konoha to complete the encirclement!

The stick arrived before the person!

The pitch-black baton, like a collapsing mountain, crashed down heavily towards the middle of that squad, carrying a gale that could crush everything!

Boom!

The eight Cloud Village ninjas who rushed to the front didn't even have time to parry before they were turned into a cloud of blood mist with a dull thud!

Faced with such a terrifying sight, the Cloud Village members remained calm despite their shock. Countless kunai and shuriken shot out like a storm, followed closely by close combat experts skilled in both physical and sword techniques, while those further back were rapidly forming hand seals.

But Shinichi's movements did not falter for the slightest.

boom!

He stomped his foot, and the ground shattered! His body tore through the air, creating a whistling gale!

Most of the kunai and shuriken that were shot at him missed their mark. The few dozen or so that hit his body, with their sharpness and force that would have drawn blood from an ordinary ninja on the spot, failed to even leave a white mark on his skin.

At this moment, he was like a heavy tank charging at full speed, dodging the Cloud Village taijutsu ninjas who rushed at him, and with an aura that made no difference to a thousand troops, he went straight for the back of the group, those Cloud Village ninjas who had only completed one or two hand seals!

The Vajra Ruyi Cudgel was raised once more!

boom!!

Amid screams, several figures were sent flying like rag dolls!

With a flick of his wrist, Zhenyi swept his staff horizontally, unleashing a series of raging shockwaves that roared out like invisible giant hammers, smashing the surrounding Cloud Village into pieces!

In just a short while, this originally well-organized infiltration team of over a hundred people was in complete disarray and collapsed.

In a one-on-one duel, Shinichi's current strength might not be enough to defeat Shimura Danzo, who has resolved his inner conflicts and further improved his strength (specifically referring to his undamaged state).

However, if we're talking about being able to take on a thousand men single-handedly and charge into battle, then Shimura Danzo is not as good as the current Shinichi, especially Shinichi wielding the Vajra Staff, he is far inferior.

In this respect, perhaps only the Third Raikage and the Third Hokage, who also wields the Vajra Staff, can consistently outperform Shinichi at this moment.

After all, the overall quality of his current body is already strong enough to rival that of the Ape Demon King, and ordinary attacks can be ignored by him.

While Shinichi (Isshin in disguise) was maneuvering through the enemy ranks, the Konoha group fought and retreated.

Deep in the dense forest, another Shinichi stood quietly on a thick tree branch, silently observing the situation of the entire battlefield through the gaps in the branches and leaves.

At this moment, charging into the enemy ranks was naturally his clone, "Isshin".

His main body only needs to release some large-scale attacks from the shadows at appropriate times to cover the retreat of everyone.

After learning Orochimaru's unique disguises and transformations, Shinichi's skill in concealment and disguise reached a first-class level.

How strong are Orochimaru's infiltration and disguise abilities?

During the original timeline of the Ninja Exams, he didn't reveal the slightest flaw, even under the watchful eyes of major reconnaissance ninja clans like the Hyuga, Inuzuka, and Aburame, especially those with the Byakugan.

Moreover, Shinichi also discovered that the white attribute "Acting Skills" seemed to not only enhance acting abilities, but also had a subtle boosting effect on ninjutsu such as transformation techniques and disguise techniques.

Therefore, he is now not only a master of disguise, but his clone "Isshin" has also become a perfect imitation of his original form.

Even the Byakugan couldn't detect anything unusual, unlike before when it could sense that Shinichi's body and chakra were somehow off. "Heh..."

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Shinichi, who was quietly observing the battle in the distance, suddenly chuckled and moved silently to another tree canopy like a gentle breeze.

next moment.

Zhu Tianfu!

A blazing, overwhelming wave of light and flame surged forth from the forest once more, like a crimson tide, sweeping towards the flank of Cloud Hidden!

Zhu Tianbei is his most extensive ultimate-level ninjutsu, making it the most suitable means of clearing the field and blocking attacks in such a chaotic battlefield.

"The Third Hokage should be arriving soon."

After unleashing this ninjutsu, Shinichi turned to look at the depths of the dense forest behind him, thinking to himself.

And at almost the same time.

Several miles behind, a pitch-black afterimage, like lightning tearing through the night, sped toward the battlefield at full speed.

About 300 meters behind him, another figure was following closely, but the distance between the two was getting further and further apart.

It was the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and his disciple Orochimaru.

At this moment, only the two of them remained; the eight hundred Konoha elites who were originally supposed to accompany them had not arrived.

Rather than saying they hadn't arrived, it would be more accurate to say they couldn't keep up. After contacting Shinichi's team through Shiya Aburame's parasitic insects, especially upon learning that they had turned back halfway and returned to their predicament, the Third Hokage made a decision that was unacceptable to all his entourage without hesitation.

He went ahead alone, rushing to the battlefield at full speed.

The moment the order was given, without waiting for any dissuasion, the Third Hokage transformed into a streak of light and soared into the sky. Only Orochimaru, after a moment of silence, flashed after him.

Even Orochimaru felt immense pressure at this moment. Sarutobi's speed was constantly increasing, as if something unseen was burning within him. It wasn't just a full-force burst of chakra, but a kind of rapid speed that was almost like a burning will.

Orochimaru had never seen Sarutobi like this before, as if something incredibly important to him was waiting for him ahead.

Not just Shinichi Higashino, nor just Danzo Shimura, who was the last person to appear here.

There is something deeper and more ancient!

It's probably a regret.

Orochimaru watched as the figure at the edge of his vision grew faster and farther away, eventually becoming almost a streak of light tearing through the night, and thought to himself.

Hurala!

The wind whistled in his ears as the Third Hokage's self-glow swept across the increasingly familiar dense forest and mountain range before him, his eyes flashing with countless complex and indescribable emotions.

Firstly, just as he had predicted, Shinichi made the same choice as his teacher back then, right here on this land, even right here in this forest.

In that instant, the Third Hokage felt a tidal wave of shock, yet he had a premonition that the child would ultimately walk down that path.

Secondly, to his surprise, Danzo also came.

He approached Shinichi and immediately chose to cover his retreat.

Thirdly, after successfully reuniting with Shinichi, the Shinichi Squadron unexpectedly turned back and returned to that deadly place.

All this was to bring Danzo out as well.

The three messages intertwined, like three thunderclaps, exploding in the Third Hokage's heart, yet quickly transforming into an almost burning determination!

"Danzo...."

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"You can't die here!"

When Danzo appeared here, the Third Hokage was initially surprised, but he quickly understood. He now had an answer to all the unusual behavior his old friend had shown towards Shinichi Higashino.

It turns out that Danzo, like him, had long regarded Shinichi as the successor to his teacher's will.

That's why Danzo appeared here and made this incomprehensible choice—to cover the rear alone!

Others might not understand, but the Third Hokage could.

Because of the six people who fled from this forest in a sorry state that night.

The person I can't forget and can't let go of the most has always been Danzo.

That's why, upon hearing the news that Shinichi was trapped in the Land of Lightning, he didn't hesitate to lead his men deep into enemy territory; that's why, after finding Shinichi, he chose to stay behind to cover the child's retreat; and that's why he made the choice that was most unlike "Shimura Danzo" yet most like "Shimura Danzo" in his life.

"If Yan, Xiaochun, and Qufeng were here too..."

As the Third Hokage sped along, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.

They'll probably make the same choice as me and Danzo, right?

As soon as this thought arose, a feeling of understanding yet absurdity welled up in the Third Hokage's anxious heart.

It's as if all the high-ranking officials of Konoha, at the same time, all seemed to have gone mad, recklessly venturing deep into the most dangerous heartland of the enemy country.

In case something really goes wrong...

Their brilliant surprise attack, which nearly crippled the Cloud Village's logistics and medical capabilities, would instantly become a huge joke.

A brief and foolish "victory" won at the cost of the lives of all members of Konoha's highest decision-making body.

Absolutely absurd!

But then...

Of course.

The Third Hokage shook his head, suppressing the surging thoughts in his mind that Danzo could not die here.

Even Shinichi couldn't.

Nobody can!

The Third Hokage suddenly increased his speed again, his figure almost becoming a blur in the forest; he needed to go even faster.

Faster.

It's as if if we could just go a little faster!

Then you can catch up with that resolute figure who turned away decades ago!

That way you can salvage that regret that you could never undo!

Night, dense forest, the sound of wind, and the distant, faint roar of battle!

Everything was just like that night decades ago.

Just this once!

He was no longer the young man who was pushed back to the brink of death by his teacher and could only flee in a sorry state!

It's that...

The Hokage is going to bring everyone back!

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