XX-level Hokage

Then, Huang Tu's second unit was ordered to spread out laterally and surround the enemy from the seaside in a pincer movement. In this way, although the area under the responsibility of Huang Tu's second unit would be occupied by combat troops, the fifth unit, which was in a strip shape, could reinforce it.

Next, Gaara's Fourth Division, centered on the enemy, slowly retreated in a >-shaped formation to lure the enemy deeper into their territory. Afterward, half of them continued as reinforcements to join up with Darui's First Division.

"Once the enemy on battlefield A is annihilated, order the combined force of Darui's First Unit and Gaara's Squadron to proceed to battlefield B and wipe out the enemy forces on battlefield B that Gaara's Fourth Unit has drawn away from them from the rear," Shikaku continued.

"Why start with battlefield A? Besides, if Gaara's Fourth Division is split up, the enemy in B might seize the opportunity to launch a surprise attack. Don't underestimate them just because there are only four of them; they are the successive Kage." Onoki said seriously.

"Why start from battlefield A? Because the Second and Fifth Units are closer and can act quickly. Furthermore, the Second Unit, having become familiar with the White Zetsu's fighting style through combat, can directly attack the White Zetsu army from the rear, and the effect should be very significant. As for the enemy at battlefield B, the Four Kage of past generations won't attack with all their might. After all, our army has been reduced by half; they should be suspicious and dare not pursue too far," Shikaku explained.

"So it's because they are the four Kage of all generations, seasoned by countless battles, that they would never attack rashly. I see." Mei Terumi said softly.

“Even if they do catch up, the Fourth Division of Ero is a long-range combat unit. They are skilled in long-range warfare, and it would take the Four Shadows a considerable amount of time to switch to melee combat. Therefore, the Fourth Division is very suitable for stalling for time. What do you say, Commander?” Shikaku looked at Mashiro and said.

Mashiro looked at the other three Kage and asked softly, "How is it, you three?"

"No wonder Konoha couldn't conquer it during the Third Shinobi World War. Your ninjas are truly excellent, Hokage." Onoki looked at Shikaku with admiration and said. "Then let's give it a try," said the Fourth Hokage, A.

"I agree." Mei Terumi nodded and said.

Mashiro looked at Shikaku with admiration in her eyes. She had said it many times before: she really liked smart people.

However, Shikaku still hadn't discovered one problem: sometimes, strategy is useless when facing an overly powerful enemy. But this wasn't a weakness of Shikaku; on the contrary, it was precisely this that revealed his abilities.

Nodding slightly, Shikamaru immediately looked at the intelligence department beside him and said, "Inoichi, did you hear that?" Yamanaka Inoichi hurriedly nodded and said, "We've made contact."

“However, I still need to go to Battlefield A,” Mashiro said softly.

Shikaku looked at Mashiro with a puzzled expression.

"Don't be nervous. I'm just sending my shadow clone. Even if it fails, it's just a shadow clone," Mashiro said with a smile. Hearing this, Shikaku's expression softened.

I still have to go back, after all, the weapons of Gold and Silver Horns are quite valuable to collectors. Mashiro created a shadow clone and disappeared into the shadows.

Chapter 187: Golden Horn and Silver Horn

"With the addition of the self-destructive army and the resurrected troops, the great war is finally about to begin," Tian Tian said with some worry.

Shikaku is currently discussing countermeasures at headquarters. That guy has a brilliant mind; he can quickly come up with brilliant strategies that I could never even imagine. Inoichi will also be among the first...

"Time will convey the tactics, and I believe they will definitely help us win. Yes, we must trust our teammates," Ding said earnestly.

"Yes, for the sake of our comrades, we must also hold back the enemy's advance. Thank you, Mr. Choza." Hearing Choza's words, Tenten relaxed as well.

“All units have been contacted,” Haiyi said.

"I only have one thing to say to you, Nara of Konoha," Onoki suddenly said to Shikaku. "What?" Shikaku looked at Onoki.

“To make your plan flawless, I need to add a few things,” Onoki asked. “What do you mean?” Shikaku asked, somewhat puzzled.

“The Second Tsuchikage is no ordinary ninja. Apart from Grandpa Onoki, no one can stand against him,” Mei Terumi said.

“I’ve heard of the Second Tsuchikage many times. I wonder what kind of ninja he is. His chakra cannot be sensed, which makes me realize that this enemy is very troublesome,” Shikaku said softly.

"A ninja who possesses a higher level than Bloodline Limit, namely 'Bloodline Elimination'," said the Fourth Hokage, A.

"Bloodline Limit?! I thought only the Third Tsuchikage was like this, but I didn't expect even the Second Tsuchikage could do it," Shikaku exclaimed in utter astonishment. He was well aware of the power of the Bloodline Limit.

"He was the teacher who could combine the three elements of wind, earth, and fire at the same time, and who taught me Dust Release. I never thought that I would have to be an enemy of my teacher at such an old age. I want to live a few more years," Onoki said earnestly.

"Are you going, old man?" Mashiro asked softly.

"Well, there's no other way. Nara, the reason I have to go there personally is not only because the enemy is the Dust Release master, but also because your previous plan was very sound. The four Kage who are confronting the Fourth Division are not willing to make any rash moves because they are familiar with war. Such a prediction of war psychology is probably correct, but the reverse is also true." Onoki said seriously.

"Thank you for your insightful words, Lord Tsuchikage." Shikaku instantly understood Onoki's meaning and hurriedly replied.

"Alright, I'm off to the battlefield to teach those clueless brats what war is," Onoki said softly.

"Wait a minute."

Terumi and the fourth generation Ai said at the same time.

The two exchanged a glance, and Mei Terumi continued, "The Second Mizukage, Gengetsu Hozuki, is a battle maniac who enjoys war. He possesses rare combat talent. His summoning beast, 'Ya,' can unleash massive genjutsu called 'Mirage' to disrupt the enemy, rendering their ninjutsu attacks ineffective. Furthermore, it can use special water-style ninjutsu with oil to nullify physical attacks."

Therefore, to deal with Lord Huan Yue, I must also go there, otherwise he will cause great trouble for the allied forces.

“Hozuki Gengetsu, I’ve heard of him. My teacher, Master Mu, died alongside him. He was an extremely powerful ninja. I understand now,” Ohno Sue said.

Then he walked to Terumi's side and gently patted her body, causing Terumi Mei to float up as well.

The Fourth Raikage continued, "The Third Raikage is my father. He can use the Hell Thrust, known as the strongest spear, and the Lightning Armor, known as the strongest shield. He has the strength to rival the tailed beasts. Once he unleashes his power, no one in the Allied Forces except me can stop him."

"Haha, with that kid Kazekage added in, it looks like this Battleground B will be a clash between the four Kage of all time and the four Kage of the present." Onoki laughed upon hearing this, and gently patted the Fourth A's body.

“Let’s go,” Onoki said. The three of them flew off together.

We are currently on battlefield B.

The four generations of shadows finally figured out the current situation.

"It seems the Second Hokage's Manipulation of the Dead technique wasn't used by him. However, this Earth Reincarnation technique is completely uncontrollable; some of his movements are restricted," Wu said.

“That’s right. I wanted to kill you earlier, but my body wouldn’t obey me,” Hozuki Gengetsu said, looking at his hand.

“I really wanted to have a match with you guys, what a pity,” said the Third Generation Ai. Rasa looked up at the pile of stones not far away and saw the Eye of Sand.

“Do I love Rasa?” Rasa murmured to himself. Battlefield A.

Darui looked at the enemy army before him and said, "Although I'm too lazy to move, I'll still tell you why I'm in charge of defending the beach. Because I'm the one who will kick off the great war. Follow me!"

Lightning Release: Black Spotted Blade

Darui formed hand seals, and a black lightning bolt formed a lightning serpent that charged towards the White Zetsu army.

Lightning struck the sea, electrifying a patch of white Zetsu. But even more Zetsu rushed forward.

"Up there!" shouted one of the allied ninjas.

"Don't even think about coming over." Tenten pulled out two enormous scrolls. Numerous shurikens and kunai flew out from them, felling one White Zetsu after another. "Let's go too!" The allied forces simultaneously threw shurikens.

Like a rain of swords, one White Zetsu after another was struck and fell into the sea.

As for the army that moved the earth, Duan matched Dingzuo. Richa matched Rizushi.

Gold Horn and Silver Horn strolled leisurely towards Darui's location. (Battlefield B)

“Excuse me, we need to take half of the troops to rendezvous with the First Division,” Shikamaru said. “Half? How can there be so many?” Ino exclaimed in surprise.

"What's wrong, Shikamaru?" Choji asked.

"It seems there are some ninjas in the enemy army who possess bloodline limits beyond the Bloodline Limit, the Bloodline Elimination Technique," Shikamaru said seriously.

"Bloodline Elimination? Really?" Ino said in disbelief. Shikamaru nodded.

"Do we still need to move?" Choji asked worriedly.

Every ninja who has attended ninja academy knows the power of bloodline limit.

"Don't worry, headquarters has considered this as well. An eye for an eye, we'll get our shadows. We've arrived." Shikamaru said, looking towards the mountain peak. At this moment, Onoki, Mei Terumi, and the Fourth A had already arrived beside Gaara.

“Why bother coming all this way in person?” Gaara said. “Young people are so impetuous,” Onoki said with a smile.

Darui has already faced off against Golden Horn and Silver Horn.

"How shameful! We actually fell victim to the ninjutsu of the Second Hokage, whom we killed back then, didn't we, Kinkaku?" Ginkaku said unhappily. "To bring shame upon the Kinkaku and Ginkaku lords, who are known as the two beams of light in the clouds, is truly unforgivable," Darui said lazily.

"Silver Horn, look at that guy's left shoulder. This kid carries the lightning of the Third Raikage. Looks like he's got some skill." Gold Horn said, looking at the black lightning pattern on Darui's left shoulder.

"Although it's somewhat disrespectful to you seniors, I still have to embarrass you two a bit more. Perhaps I'll strip you of your gilded and silver plating and use my Lan Shi instead, though I'm too lazy to do it," Darui said confidently, pointing at the two of them.

“I really can’t stand the way you talk to the senior. I’m telling you to shut up,” Silver Horn said, looking at Darui.

“There’s really nothing we can do. It seems too much time has passed, and even our own people don’t recognize us anymore,” Golden Horn said, looking at Darui with a mocking laugh.

Silver Horn opened his mouth and spat out two weapons. Gold Horn did the same, spitting out two weapons as well.

"Go, Silver Horn." "Yes, Golden Horn."

Darui's expression turned serious as he looked at the weapons in the two men's hands.

At that moment, he recalled the legend of the Golden Horned Sword and the Silver Horned Sword, which possessed the Seven Star Sword, a weapon used by the Sage of Six Paths: it could sever the connection between a person and a word spirit, and curse the word spirit.

Red Gourd: Responsible for sealing the spirit words severed by the Seven Star Sword, and used in conjunction with the Seven Star Sword.

Golden Rope: Binds and forces out the opponent's incantation, then cuts it with the Seven Star Sword, and finally seals it with the Red Gourd. Amber Bottle: Can absorb the responding person into it for sealing.

Just then, on the water's surface, within Darui's shadow, Mashiro's shadow clone appeared.

Looking at Golden Horn and Silver Horn and the weapons in their hands, they were quite impressive.

Chapter 188: Mashiro VS Kinkaku and Ginkaku

"You are... Lord Hokage?! You've come here!" Darui exclaimed in surprise upon seeing Mashiro suddenly appear. "Don't worry, I'm just a shadow clone," Mashiro said with a light laugh.

Upon hearing this, Darui breathed a slight sigh of relief, but he was still very puzzled as to what Mashiro's shadow clone was doing here. Kinkaku and Ginkaku were also somewhat surprised by Mashiro's sudden appearance.

"Reinforcements? Golden Horn," Silver Horn said. "Let's take them down together, Silver Horn," Golden Horn whispered. At that moment, the White Zetsu around them also moved closer. "Leave this to me, Cloud Flow: Flame Strike."

Samui's younger brother, Atsui, suddenly appeared, unleashing a fiery attack that burned the approaching White Zetsu to ashes. He then charged towards the Gold and Silver Horns.

"These ninja tools look impressive, but they're just props. They can't withstand our full-force, fiery ninjutsu." "Oh dear..." Mashiro said helplessly.

Seeing this, Darui stopped, then rushed over and said, "You're getting carried away."

"They're all very talkative, that's great." Silverhorn said with a smile as he watched Atsui and Darui rush over.

"I'll take care of that guy behind me." With that, Silver Horn charged forward instantly. "That's settled then, leave the rest to me, Silver Horn," Gold Horn said.

Soon, after a brief battle, Atsui and Darui were captured by Kinkaku and Ginkaku using the Red Gourd. "Next, it's your turn, little girl from the Hyuga clan," Kinkaku said, looking at Mashiro.

"Well, compared to the Totsuka Blade and the Yata Mirror, it's somewhat disappointing." Facing the combined attack of Kinkaku and Ginkaku, Mashiro wasn't nervous at all; instead, he seemed to be talking to himself.

"What are you talking about, brat?" Silver Horn said, frowning.

“However, it would still be useful to give it to your subordinates or keep it as a keepsake,” Mashiro said softly.

"What are you talking about?" Silver Horn instantly swung his Seven Star Sword at Mashiro. "Wait, Silver Horn!" Gold Horn, realizing something was wrong, hurriedly called out to Gold Horn.

But it was too late; Silver Horn's Seven Star Sword slashed at Mashiro's waist.

Strangely, the Seven Star Sword passed straight through Mashiro's body, as if Mashiro's body were a phantom or thin air. Seeing this, Ginkaku was also stunned.

In that instant, Mashiro turned to look at Ginkaku and made a cross with her hand. Ginkaku tried to dodge, but it was too late.

But a strange thing happened again: after Mashiro attacked, Ginkaku did not change at all.

“She seems to possess some kind of mysterious bloodline limit, Gold Horn, we can’t harm her,” he said to Silver Horn.

“Silver Horn, look into her eyes,” Golden Horn said solemnly. Silver Horn looked up at her.