I, who just wanted to be lazy, was forced to become the Hokage.

Chapter 148 We Have a Traitor Among Us! (3rd Update, 10,000 Words, Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Nara Rinka, riding his Shadow Creature, returned to Konoha's defenses with the imposing momentum of having utterly defeated the enemy.

The battle just now clearly shows that Konoha is about to have another top-tier ninja comparable to the Legendary Sannin or the Yellow Flash!

The Konoha ninjas who participated in this battle all looked at Nara Rangsuke with awe and shock.

Nara Ranke simply couldn't spare any extra attention to the village ninjas at that moment.

He looked at the opposite Rock Hidden Defense Line with a deep look in his eyes, until a familiar hoarse voice rang in his ears.

"Nara-kun, your fighting skills are truly remarkable!"

Orochimaru had summoned another giant snake at some point. He stood on the snake's head, barely maintaining a similar height to Nara Rangsuke, who had deliberately lowered his altitude, and offered his praise.

"After this battle, Nara-kun's great name will probably spread throughout the ninja world."

"I just hope the nickname that gets spread isn't that monstrous black beast!"

A thought flashed through Nara Rinka's mind. He had no time for pleasantries with Orochimaru and turned to ask directly.

"With our limited manpower, it's virtually impossible to defend against Iwagakure's invasion in the long run. I'd like to know when the reinforcements you mentioned will arrive!"

Although it was a question, Nara Rangatsu used a tone of certainty at this moment.

Through the trident kunai that Orochimaru had previously handed to Uchiha Shisui.

Nara Rinka has determined the true identity of the supporting force—the Yellow Flash, Minato Namikaze!

If I remember correctly, the battle that made Eternal Sister famous included the "one against fifty" on the Iwagakure front.

If Minato Namikaze can get to the front lines as quickly as possible.

Nara Rinkachi would be even more confident in dealing with the Iwagakure ninja on the other side.

It's not impossible to even leave the entire opposing group on the battlefield!

"I am unable to confirm this matter at the moment."

Orochimaru shook his head and confessed.

"After entering the battlefield, I lost contact with the village, and I don't know if the village has taken any action."

In order to appease Nara Rinka, and also to appease the other Konoha ninjas around him.

Orochimaru raised his voice slightly.

"But I think the village's reinforcements should arrive soon!"

……

Just as Nara Rinka and Orochimaru were exchanging information,

A temporary dialogue is also taking place inside the Rock Hidden Defense Line.

"Has the number of casualties been basically confirmed?"

Onoki floated in the sky with a blank expression, seemingly calm, but in reality, his heart was bleeding.

"Reporting on the Earth's Shadow—"

"Stop talking nonsense! Bah!"

A pebble flew over the head of the reporting ninja, who quickly sped up his report.

"Following the attack by that... shadowy figure just now, our current confirmed death toll is... one hundred and twenty-three people."

"Is it already confirmed?"

Onoki closed his eyes slightly, and his voice became eerily calm.

"So, there are still unconfirmed cases?"

"If we include the ninjas that haven't been discovered..."

The ninja reported his thoughts while trying to suppress the cold sweat.

"We lost approximately three hundred men."

"Three hundred men, which means that before the battle had even begun, we had already lost nearly a third of our manpower."

Onoki took a deep breath, reopened his eyes, and his firm, unwavering pupils were now bloodshot.

"It's all because of that bastard from Konoha!"

No Iwagakure ninja dared to provoke the Tsuchikage's wrath.

Huang Tu, pretending to be a normal person, did not rashly speak up and join the conversation.

But Onoki did not let him go.

"Han, I need you to enter a half-tailed beast state, borrow the power of the Five-Tails, and release a Tailed Beast Ball to divert the main attention of the Konoha ninja."

Onoki first looked at the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, then at Yotsuchi, and said without the slightest doubt.

"Huang Tu, use a large-scale Earth Release ninjutsu at the same time to cover Han's attack!"

"As for that so-called dark shadow... I'll handle it!"

"yes!"

The Five-Tails Jinchuriki's response was concise and efficient.

Han continuously resonated the Five-Tails' chakra from his own sealing technique, covering his body with it to form a dark red tailed beast cloak, with five ferocious and terrifying tails swaying behind him.

Huang Tu was also rapidly forming hand seals. He had intended to take this opportunity to attack the Third Tsuchikage, but the old man remained flying in the sky, making it difficult for him to carry out his attack plan.

However, considering the relationship between the other party and "himself", Huang Tu still tentatively said it.

"But that dark shadow..."

Too many words will be lost.

Huang Tu deliberately only told half of what he was saying, leaving the rest to Onoki's own interpretation and speculation.

"I have a way to deal with him!"

Onoki frowned and replied rather impatiently, while simultaneously forming hand seals to create a shadow clone next to himself.

"Watch your actions, Yellow Earth!"

Huang Tu immediately lowered his head and revised his attack plan.

Onoki and his shadow clones once again formed their familiar two-person team and charged directly at Konoha's defenses, effortlessly drawing out Nara Rinka from the opposite side.

The battle between the two flying ninjas in the sky was something that the ordinary people below could hardly interfere with.

Orochimaru knew that only Nara Rinka in his own camp could delay Onoki's actions, and at this point he did not think that the opponent's strategy was wrong.

However, his brows remained tightly furrowed as he looked across at the other side, while simultaneously putting both thumbs into his mouth.

"That familiar chakra fluctuation... Is the Five-Tails Jinchuriki about to unleash the Tailed Beast Ball again? He truly lives up to his Jinchuriki reputation; he can casually unleash ninjutsu of this caliber!"

Orochimaru knew very well that at such a great distance, he had no way to stop Han from releasing the Tailed Beast Ball.

All he can do right now is prepare to summon the "Triple Rashomon" at any time.

"Luckily, Onoki has already been taken away by that little bastard Nara Ranke, otherwise, his Dust Release would be the biggest problem..."

Orochimaru glanced at the sky out of the corner of his eye. The three people in the sky were fighting back and forth, creating quite a lively scene.

I only glanced at it.

Orochimaru then shifted his attention to the Iwagakure defensive line ahead, and at the same time gave orders.

"Everyone, prepare to dodge!"

in the sky.

Nara Rinka also noticed the activity inside the Iwagakure battle line below.

He pretended to raise his hands to hinder the Five-Tails Jinchuriki's movements below.

However, the two Onoki worked together, one flying and the other releasing a ninjutsu, spitting out a solid rock that looked like a cannonball and shooting it at Nara Rinka from afar.

"Earth Release: Rock Gun Technique!"

Nara Rinka immediately manipulated the [Shadow Creature] to avoid the powerful rock attack, while simultaneously turning the "gun muzzle" on his fingertips to fire at Onoki.

Although I had a vague feeling that the kid on the other side was acting a little strange.

However, Onoki remained focused on diverting the opponent's attention, trying his best to prevent the opponent from getting involved in the battle below.

Inside the rock-concealed defense line.

Undisturbed, Han, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, condensed a massive, jet-black Tailed Beast Ball amidst the awe, apprehension, and fear of the many Iwagakure ninja.

Encased in the tailed beast's cloak, Han couldn't make any subtle expressions on his face. He simply looked at the yellow earth and nodded to signal it to cooperate with his actions.

Huang Tu nodded silently, while rapidly forming hand seals, preparing to unleash an Earth Release ninjutsu.

Just as Han turned to look in the direction of the Leaf Village camp, planning to unleash that enormous Tailed Beast Ball.

Huang Tu seized the opportunity and pressed his hands heavily onto the ground below.

"Earth Release: Earthquake Core!"

Boom!

With the infusion of Huang Tu's Earth Release chakra, the ground inside the Iwagakure defense line suddenly sank into a huge crater.

Many Iwagakure ninja, including Han, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki in his half-tailed beast form, fell into the deep pit.

"What?"

"Earth Release ninjutsu?"

"Who used that ninjutsu!?"

"Lord Yellow Earth, have you betrayed us?"

The sudden turn of events caused a great commotion among the Iwagakure ninja.

But Huang Tu ignored their anger and complaints, staring intently at Han, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, who was also falling below, and the large Tailed Beast Ball that was swaying erratically.

He channeled all the remaining Earth Release chakra into his right fist, and Huang Tu's thick right arm was once again covered with an incredibly thick layer of rock protection, further enhancing its hardness and power.

"Earth Release: Rock Fist!"

The loess rose high into the air, like a fearless hero, and charged headlong into the large Tailed Beast Ball released by the Five-Tails Jinchuriki.

A simple, unadorned straight punch.

It struck the large Tailed Beast Ball with tremendous force.

At this moment, Nara Rinka's consciousness withdrew directly from Huang Tu's body.

Under the bombardment of "Rock Fist".

Cracks began to appear on the smooth, black surface of the Tailed Beast Ball. The chakra, which was already barely held together, went berserk after being attacked with such force.

Intense light poured out from the gaps in the Tailed Beast Ball, illuminating and covering Huang Tu, Han, and all the Iwagakure ninjas around them.

next moment.

Boom!!!

A deafening roar erupted from within the Rock Hidden Front.

The terrifying chakra suddenly exploded in all directions, and the dazzling light, almost incandescent, spread out in all directions from the center of the large Tailed Beast Ball, a scene like the explosion of stars.

The incredibly violent power shattered the surrounding earth. The sinkhole that had just been created by "Earth Release: Earthquake Core" was instantly destroyed and smoothed out by the explosion of the large Tailed Beast Ball.

The Iwagakure ninjas who were closest to the explosion were also sent directly to meet the Sage of Six Paths in this earth-shattering explosion!

Many thanks to "Shouyun Daoren" for the 500 Qidian Coins reward!!

(End of this chapter)