Konoha, reported by the Fourth Hokage at the start.

Chapter 303 Surrounding and Killing Raikage

"Zakumo-kun, did you encounter Pakura, the Sand Village's Blaze Release user, over there?"

Orochimaru's gaze passed through Jiraiya and landed on the Lightning Release clone, White Fang, as he asked curiously.

Since the two of them split up to provide support, there was no point of attack from Pakura using the Scorching Release technique in his direction. Therefore, the probability of encountering Pakura using the Scorching Release technique in the direction that Sagumo-kun went to provide support was relatively high.

That woman's strength is also terrifying.

Orochimaru had encountered this before; that terrifyingly high-temperature compressed heat ray could also pierce through his Wood Release.

They retreated after only a few rounds of fighting, simply because they didn't have enough chakra.

In terms of strength, before he mastered Wood Release and without using summoning beasts to fight, he might not even be a match for that woman.

If Zuo Yunjun encounters that woman, given his speed and current strength, killing her shouldn't be difficult.

Once that woman dies, Konoha will have a complete advantage on this battlefield.

"We met, and we even fought," Lightning Release clone - White Fang nodded and said.

"How is it?" Orochimaru's eyes lit up as he asked.

Lightning Release Clone - White Fang pulled open the collar of his shirt, revealing the charred and wrinkled skin on his shoulders. He shook his head with a wry smile and said, "The opponent's Scorching Release technique is extremely hot. He developed a ninjutsu technique that makes his entire body turn red, as if he were cast from magma. His speed is so great that even I have to admit defeat. In the end, he injured me with a wide-range attack that is no less powerful than a Tailed Beast Ball."

"If you encounter that woman, be very careful of her wide-range attack; it's very powerful." Lightning Release clone - White Fang lowered his collar, somewhat shaken, and said, "If I hadn't reacted quickly enough, I wouldn't be back this time."

"Yakura's Scorching Release is actually that strong?" Orochimaru frowned slightly, somewhat surprised that the woman Yakura was so strong, even managing to dodge the terrifying gray lightning release of Sagumo-kun. Thinking of this, he shook his head and sighed, "It seems we'll have a lot to fight in the future."

"This generation of Sand Village has produced many powerful figures!" Jiraiya exclaimed after listening to the conversation.

Besides Sasori of the Red Sand and Pakura of the Scorching Release, Rasa, who fought against Iwagakure, was also famous in the ninja world for his Magnet Release: Sand Gold technique, which Jiraiya had heard of.

This is enough to show that many strong individuals have indeed risen to prominence in this generation of Sand Ninja.

Fortunately, Jiraiya arrived.

The three then chatted for a while about the upcoming war before Lightning Release clone - White Fang - took his leave and returned to his tent.

"The Iwagakure peace talks have been arranged, and Jiraiya has arrived. It seems Iwagakure is planning something big."

Thinking about the reason for Jiraiya's arrival, Lightning Release clone - White Fang had a guess in his mind, and then passed the information to Earth Release clone - Stone Rock.

Although Li Yao's clones are connected in consciousness, they generally don't constantly monitor each other's information, as that would be too mentally taxing.

Therefore, specific reminders are needed when you want to convey a message.

On the Iwagakure side, having received the information from the Lightning Release clone - White Fang, the Earth Release clone - Stone Rock also had a guess in mind.

In the eastern part of the Land of Earth, the sun hangs high.

It was already noon, and the two Earth Release clones, Ishii and Kujira, were flying high in the sky, heading towards the battlefield between Iwagakure and Kumogakure.

Before they arrived, the advisor had already warned them that the Third Tsuchikage was trying to find a way to deal with the Third Raikage.

Now, combined with the information from the Lightning Release clone, White Fang, it is highly likely that the battle in the original story, in which 20,000 people exhausted the Third Raikage to death, is underway.

That's why we need to negotiate with Konoha and transfer Iwagakure troops from the fighting there.

"We need to hurry!"

Earth Release Clone - Shi Yan thought to himself, then accelerated his flight, thinking, "The Third Raikage can't be exhausted to death."

Whether it was for revenge or to build prestige and seize the position of the Fourth Tsuchikage, he had to kill the Third Raikage himself.

The Wind Release clones have now also rushed to the battlefield between Sunagakure and Iwagakure.

Of the five Kage who surrounded and killed Li Yao back then, he had already personally killed two of them. The Third Hokage was left behind, and the Third Raikage and the Third Tsuchikage were probably due to die by now.

……

bump bump!

Boom!

In a small valley plain surrounded by mountains on three sides in the eastern part of the Land of Earth, 20,000 Iwagakure (hidden stone villagers) are frantically attacking one person.

Sizzling sounds... The person being besieged was covered in lightning chakra armor; it was none other than the Third Raikage.

"Water Release: Glue Stand!"

"Earth Release: Yellow Swamp Technique!"

"Wind Release: Wind Blade!"

On the plains, a group of Iwagakure ninja used glue and swamp ninjutsu to limit the Third Raikage's speed, but the Third Raikage was too fast and often escaped the glue and swamp area in the blink of an eye.

Noisy!

A sharp lightning bolt pierced the head of an Iwagakure chunin, killing him instantly.

Clang!

Bang!

A kunai shattered instantly upon striking the Third Raikage's Lightning Release armor. The Iwagakure's expression changed, and before he could react, the Third Raikage turned and kicked him in the chest, shattering his sternum and sending it piercing his internal organs, killing him instantly.

shhhhhh!

The Third Raikage moved like lightning, reaping lives with abandon amidst the dense army of Iwagakure.

However, there were too many Iwa ninja gathered here, and many attacks landed on him. He couldn't dodge them, but fortunately, his Lightning Release armor was tough enough.

"Onoki, are you just going to watch your comrades die in vain?"

While fighting his enemies, the Third Raikage looked up and glared angrily at Onoki, who was flying overhead, trying to provoke Onoki into coming down and fighting him. Only in this way could he find a chance to break through and escape.

Onoki remained unmoved, his hands clasped together, maintaining the hand seals ready to activate Dust Release at any moment, his gaze coldly watching the Third Raikage relentlessly reap the lives of the Iwa ninja.

His mission in this battle was to prevent the Third Raikage from flying away from the sky.

If the Third Raikage dared to fly into the air, he would use a wide-range Dust Release technique to kill him.

Having painstakingly set up this trap to kill the Third Raikage, Onoki wouldn't let this opportunity slip by easily.

Even if it costs many more Iwagakure survivors, it would be worth it to kill the Third Raikage.

"That despicable old fox!"

The Third Raikage's gaze darkened, he cursed under his breath, and then charged in a chosen direction.

"Localization - Rubber Rock Wall!"

"Lava escape..."

"Lava escape..."

Three rubber rock walls rose up in succession, directly stopping the Third Raikage's charge.

Without giving the Third Raikage a chance to speed up, a whole squad's large-scale Water Release technique swept in, entangled the Third Raikage in the valley and plain.

"Damn it... Black Lightning!"

The Third Raikage unleashed a massive black lightning attack, instantly wiping out the Iwa ninja within a fifty-meter radius.

But it was no use; a hundred Iwa ninja in the distance used Earth Release: Earthquake Core Technique in unison.

Rumble!

In an instant, the entire valley and plain sank a hundred meters.

Inside the valley, countless Iwa ninja rushed toward the Third Raikage.

Outside the valley, countless Iwa ninja stood around, ready to use various ninjutsu to suppress the Third Raikage who was about to rush up.

But the Third Raikage truly lived up to his name.

He managed to charge up the rock wall and engage in a fierce battle with a group of Iwa ninja on the 90-degree vertical rock face.

In the blink of an eye, two hours had passed since the encirclement and attack began.

The location has also been moved outside the valley.

More than 500 Iwa ninja have died, including some Jonin, but the majority of the deaths were among Chunin and Genin.

However, the Third Raikage was still firmly entangled by the Iwa ninja army and had no chance of escape.

Onoki remained in the air, coldly watching this scene unfold.

(End of this chapter)