Konoha, reported by the Fourth Hokage at the start.

Chapter 320 Going Back

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Ultimately, in fear of not receiving a single promise from Li Yao's Wind Release clone, the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, who had dominated the ninja world for decades, died.

Li Yaofeng used his clone to crush Onoki's neck, and blood spilled from his mouth.

In his final moments, Onoki's eyes were filled with a complex mix of emotions, including regret, hatred, fear, and guilt.

He didn't expect to die; he thought... there was no going back.

From then on, four of the five Kage who had once surrounded and killed Li Yao died, leaving only our beloved Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

After absorbing Onoki's soul, Li Yao's Wind Release clone flew down carrying Onoki's body.

On the ground, Rasa and Han, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, were locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle.

By using the boiling-through high-temperature steam to provide instantaneous explosive power similar to that of a steam engine, each of Han's strikes was like a monstrous punch, terrifying in its power.

Luo Sha dared not engage in close combat, and instead used large amounts of quicksand in an attempt to bind Han.

Neither side can do anything to the other.

Other Sand Ninja and Rock Ninja also suffered casualties, but overall, the Sand Ninja suffered more deaths.

After all, most of the people from the Sand Village were Chunin and Genin, and there weren't many Jonin.

More elite forces have been sent to the battlefield against Konoha.

When Li Yao's Wind Release clone descended, only forty-odd Sand Ninja remained out of the hundred-strong force; more than half had died, and only thirty-odd were still capable of fighting.

The Sand Village suffered heavy casualties.

Of course, even though the Iwa ninja were all elites, most of them had died compared to their original numbers, leaving only the Five-Tails Jinchuriki and a few Iwa ninja ANBU.

However, this is, after all, the land of earth, and it is close to Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village).

Now that the battle has reached this point, the first batch of reinforcements from Iwagakure has arrived.

"It's time to go!"

Seeing this, Li Yao's Wind Release clone knew it was time to leave. He had never intended to attack Iwagakure; killing the Third Tsuchikage was enough.

It's not a good time to destroy Iwagakure right now. Once Obito awakens his Kamui Sharingan, he can destroy the Five Kage whenever he wants.

"That's... the Third Tsuchikage!!"

After exchanging blows, Han, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, spotted Li Yao's Wind Release clone fifty meters in the air and the Onoki he was carrying, and his expression changed drastically.

A skilled Iwagakure ANBU ninja, after carefully sensing the aura of Onoki in Li Yao's Wind Release clone, revealed a look of horror on his face.

"The third...the third generation..."

The Iwagakure ANBU members looked terrified, their mouths agape as they stammered, unable to utter a complete sentence, or rather, they couldn't believe what they were sensing.

The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, had stopped breathing.

This means the Third Tsuchikage is dead!!

Even though the ANBU ninjas didn't say it aloud, the terrifying fact still overwhelmed the Iwagakure ninjas on the battlefield. They didn't want to believe it, but the fear still surged through their hearts.

In an instant, the entire battlefield fell silent, everyone staring at the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, held in the hand of Li Yao's Wind Release clone.

Li Yao's Wind Release clones didn't give the group of Iwagakure ninjas who were still harboring illusions much time to fantasize before throwing down Onoki's corpse.

call out!

Han launched himself into the air with a real steam catapult, catching Onoki's body as he fell.

"Three generations..."

Han stared at the neck of the Third Earth Shadow, which had been gripped into a thin strip, and his shouts abruptly ceased.

The third Tsuchikage, who had led Iwagakure for over twenty years, is dead.

"Lord Tsuchikage!!"

The group of Iwagakure ninja who came to Han's side cried out in pain upon seeing the terrible state of the Third Tsuchikage's neck.

"The Fourth Kazekage!!!"

The group turned to look at Li Yaofeng's clone in the air with fierce eyes, their intense hatred almost tangible.

However... as Li Yaofeng's clone landed, they subconsciously took a few steps back.

These steps made the group of Iwagakure ninjas feel ashamed, but they couldn't suppress their instinctive fear and dared not directly attack Li Yao's Wind Release clone.

"Kazekage-sama!"

Rasa approached Li Yao's wind-style clone, his gaze fixed intently on the Iwa ninja opposite him, and said, "Should we...?"

"No need, let's go back."

Li Yaofeng shook his head, then turned and left.

There's no need to kill these Iwagakure ninja now; let's leave some alive to continue putting pressure on Konoha.

Moreover... Li Yao's Wind Release clone glanced at the remaining Sand Ninja. So many people had died. If the battle continued, he would be fine, but these people, including Rasa, might all die.

Even if they died, Li Yaofeng didn't care, even if he used his clones.

However, he brought so many people here, but only he returned as the Kazekage, which is somewhat inconsistent with his Kazekage persona.

Unless he kills all the Iwagakure ninja.

But none of this fits the character of his clone.

Moreover, it makes the Wind Release clones seem too invincible, which is unnecessary.

"All right!"

Rasa glanced regretfully at the remaining Iwagakure members; this was a good opportunity to eliminate the Five-Tails Jinchuriki and weaken Iwagakure.

However, the Fourth Kazekage had already made his decision, and he dared not disobey. He turned and left with the group of Sand Ninja.

"Four……"

"No need to chase after them! Take the Third Tsuchikage back first."

Han, his face pale, shouted loudly to stop the Iwa ninja who wanted to chase after them. It would be best if the Fourth Kazekage was willing to leave on his own. If they chased after him and angered the Fourth Kazekage, the village would be vulnerable and unable to withstand his attack.

"Write to Lord Shiyan, explain the situation and ask him to come back. The village needs him to be in charge now."

On the way back to the village with the three generations of earthen shadows, Han gave instructions.

The Fourth Kazekage's power is despair-inducing; even the Third Tsuchikage is no match for him. He can also fly, so there's no way to defend against him attacking a village.

Only Ishii, a disciple of the Third Tsuchikage who crippled the Third Raikage with a single punch, could withstand the Fourth Kazekage's terrifying Wind Release slash.

Only if Shi Yan returns to oversee the village can the village's safety be ensured.

The next morning.

Upon returning, Hui Tu saw his father and elder brother Huang Tu, both with deathly pale faces, in two crystal coffins in the family's main hall.

After restoration, the two bodies appeared to be in a peaceful state.

But Gray Earth was heartbroken.

"Father...eldest brother..."

Hui Tu lay on his father's coffin, weeping uncontrollably, and the surrounding clansmen felt the same way.

The benefits that Onoki brought to his family during his many years as Tsuchikage are unimaginable.

Now that Onoki is dead, the family will no longer be able to enjoy the benefits they used to have. How can everyone not be heartbroken?

Fortunately, the next Tsuchikage will most likely be Ishii.

Ishii is not only Onoki's disciple, but also possibly... no, he must be the family's son-in-law, and Haito's husband.

Only in this way can the family's interests continue to thrive.

In the shadows unnoticed by the gray earth, a silent power struggle for the position of Tsuchikage has already begun.

We can't worry about that for now.

After crying for a while and venting her emotions, Haido finally regained some composure and summoned Han, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki.

"Brother Han, tell me how my father died." Hui Tu's eyes were somewhat cold. Although she already knew that the Fourth Kazekage had killed her father, she did not know the specific details. She only felt that there were many suspicious points.

The shadow of the village died in battle very close to the village.

This is ridiculous. What did everyone else do?

There are quite a few ninjas left behind by the various clans in the village, including many Jonin-level experts.

Why did no one come out to fight even after my father died in battle?

Haito couldn't believe that someone as powerful as his father would be killed by the Fourth Kazekage in a one-on-one fight. Even if he really couldn't win, wouldn't there be no one else nearby to come to his rescue?

If Hui Tu finds out who let her father die in battle, she will never let that person and his family get away with it.

(End of this chapter)