Konoha: Starting with Sage Mode

Since becoming the Five-Tails' Jinchuriki, Han has been working very hard to improve his ability to control the Tailed Beast. Boil Release is a bloodline limit he obtained after gradually becoming more familiar with the Five-Tails' power. It is a bloodline limit formed by two different chakra natures, fire and water. Its characteristic is that it can create high-temperature steam and use it to compress the steam to unleash powerful force.

Boil Release: Unparalleled Strength is a ninjutsu he developed by combining the characteristics of Boil Release.

Once upon a time, he shattered a small mountain with a single move, so naturally he wouldn't take this giant rock in the eye.

He was confident that his ninjutsu technique could easily shatter anything in front of him.

As Han remained so convinced, his right fist, emitting high-temperature steam, finally collided with the giant rock.

"Click~"

The next moment, a sound of bones shattering was heard.

The tailed beast-transformed Han instantly realized that his fist felt as if it had struck a piece of chakra metal. The rock's hardness was far beyond his imagination. Instead of shattering the rock, he broke his own bones with that punch.

The bones cracked, and Han let out a scream.

Then, he was hit head-on by the giant rock and fell from the sky to the Rock Hidden Base below.

In an instant, the massive Iwagakure base was struck by the boulder, destroying numerous buildings and killing many Iwagakure members who were unable to escape quickly due to the effects of Kirito's Super Weighted Rock Technique.

"Damn it, even Han isn't a match for him?"

Huang Tu was one of the few rock ninjas who managed to escape being crushed to death by the giant rock. Seeing Han being crushed by the giant rock and his life hanging in the balance, his heart sank to the bottom.

The enemy's strength is simply too great, and they also possess two S-rank forbidden techniques from Iwagakure: Earth Release: Super Light-Heavy Rock Technique and Earth Release: Super Heavy Rock Technique. Currently, among the Iwagakure, only his father, Onoki, can reliably suppress the enemy.

Although it was embarrassing, Huang Tu knew that his side lacked effective means and top-notch skills to counter Hattori Masashige and could only passively take hits. Therefore, avoiding his sharp edge was the best choice.

He gritted his teeth, made a tough decision, and shouted, "Retreat! Don't stay here at the base!"

There were still over five thousand Iwa ninja in the base at this time. When they heard Huang Tu say this, many of the more hardline members immediately jumped out to object:

"Lord Huangtu, no matter how strong Hattori Masanari is, he's still just one person. If this continues, he definitely won't be a match for us."

"Yes, we can win, so why run away?"

"We still have a lot of supplies in the base. Once we leave, the people of Amegakure will definitely destroy them."

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"Shut up, listen to me, retreat immediately, or it will be too late. Can't you see our men are dying and the enemy is completely unharmed? This is not how you fight a war."

When Huang Tu heard people jumping out to oppose him one after another, he immediately turned red with anger and shouted.

Just as Huang Tu was talking to his opponents, a large number of exploding paper cranes fell from the sky, along with a giant rock created by Kirito using Earth Release: Rock Gun Technique.

The giant rock fell from the sky due to gravity, which was practically the same as the sky collapsing. In addition, the entire Iwagakure base was within the gravity range temporarily created by Kirito using Earth Release: Super Heavy Rock Technique. It would be difficult for the Iwagakure ninja in the base to dodge. Even if they chose to hide inside the base, they would only be crushed to death.

In a short time, casualties on the Iwagakure side rose sharply.

Of course, the Iwa ninja who died were mostly genin and chunin.

Even so, Huang Tu, the commander-in-chief, was heartbroken because these Iwagakure genin and chunin were the result of Iwagakure's hard work in training them. It was so stupid of them to die here with almost no value.

"Retreat immediately!"

Huang Tu shouted almost frantically.

However, most of the people in the Hidden Rocks are like stones, tough and stubborn.

He, the commander-in-chief who was temporarily pushed up, had only been at the Iwagakure base for a short time. He lacked prestige among the lower-ranking ninjas, and the Jonin here did not listen to him and refused to retreat. He simply could not command most of the ninjas here.

"Yellow Earth, if you don't retreat, how will the people here retreat?"

Just then, Kirito's mocking voice came from the sky.

Upon hearing this, Huang Tu felt both angry and resentful, but he also had a sudden realization and understood what he should do now. Although this decision might greatly damage his prestige in Iwagakure, it was indeed the only way to minimize the losses at present.

So, suppressing his grief and anger, he stopped trying to use Earth Release ninjutsu to save people and simply turned and left.

Huang Tu is the son of the Tsuchikage and is currently the nominal commander-in-chief here. His every move affects the hearts of many Iwa ninja in the base. His departure immediately gave many Iwa ninja who were struggling to hold on to their positions and refused to retreat hope for a retreat, and they all followed Huang Tu to retreat.

If the commander-in-chief leads the retreat, then there's no need to fear the village holding them accountable for fleeing in the future.

However, once Huang Tu took the lead in retreating, the morale of the Iwagakure side collapsed. Even though many hardline Iwagakure ninjas tried to stop them, they were powerless to reverse the situation. Large numbers of Iwagakure ninjas fled in all directions like headless flies, and they could not be stopped.

"Run away, run far away."

Kirito watched as the Iwa ninja below fled in all directions, propelled by the yellow earth. He chose not to pursue them, but simply watched quietly.

It wasn't that he didn't want to pursue them, but rather that his abilities were limited.

In fact, what those hardliners from Iwagakure said was right. He's the only one who can fight on Amegakure's side right now. As long as they persevere, they will definitely win.

In order to maintain the gravity range of Earth Release: Super Gravity Rock Technique, his chakra was being consumed rapidly. Even though he could use White Zetsu to absorb natural energy and quickly convert it into chakra, he could only last for another minute at most.

A minute later, he could no longer pose any threat to the people of Iwagakure below.

Furthermore, the explosive tags he brought with him from the six Amegakure Jonin were almost all used up, making it difficult for them to pose a threat to the Iwagakure people anymore.

"Let's go back."

Kirito decisively stopped Earth Release: Super Heavy Rock Technique and spoke.

"Yes, Lord Masashige."

The six Amegakure Jonin spoke in unison, their voices filled with both respect and wildness.

When they came with Kirito, they never imagined that they could defeat more than 6,000 Iwa ninja in the Iwagakure base below with their small group. But under Kirito's leadership, they actually did it. It was so crazy, so exciting, and so cool.

If they previously only felt that Kirito might lead Amegakure to regain its strength and that the future was still uncertain, now they have complete trust in him.

As long as Amegakure has this person, they will surely rise again, and may even become the sixth great ninja village in the future, bringing long-term peace to the Land of Rain and realizing the ideal that countless predecessors have strived for their entire lives.

Without hesitation, Kirito turned and left with his six subordinates. But as soon as they flew a short distance, a powerful burst of chakra suddenly erupted from the Iwagakure base, filled with negative emotions such as anger.

With a loud "Bang!!!" sound.

A massive explosion occurred at the Rock Hidden Base, causing a huge tremor throughout the base and numerous cracks to appear in the walls.

"I'm finally out."

Then, a huge, pure white beast with five tails leaped out of the Rock Fortress, its four limbs landing on the base, and it roared to the sky.

"The Five-Tailed King Mu"

Upon seeing the enormous, pure white beast, Kirito immediately guessed its identity and stopped to look at it with great interest.

For every ninja village, the value of each tailed beast is immeasurable. Obtaining them would provide a huge financial foundation, and if they could be utilized, it would be like having an extra trump card to mutually destroy the enemy.

To be honest, he didn't think his attack could kill Han, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, but he didn't expect the Five-Tails to break free from the seal within Han's body and break out of the seal.

"Oh no, the Jinchuriki has gone out of control. If we don't reseal the Five-Tails quickly, Han will die."

Not far from the Iwagakure base, Huang Tu saw the Five-Tails' enormous body and his vision went black. He thought anxiously.

However, in Iwagakure, only his father was capable of suppressing the Tailed Beasts.

"We absolutely cannot let the Five-Tails escape before the Tsuchikage arrives."

Huang Tu immediately ordered someone to rush back to Iwagakure to report the news, and then shouted loudly to the surrounding Iwagakure ninja.

As soon as he finished speaking, he led the charge towards the Five-Tails, while simultaneously forming hand seals rapidly.

The next moment, a rock giant seven or eight meters tall suddenly rose from the ground and appeared in front of the Five-Tails, Kokuo, and then swung its huge rock fist at the Five-Tails.

Earth Release: Steel Armor Style Technique!

"Damn Iwa ninja, don't even think about binding me anymore."

King Mu, upon seeing this familiar Earth Release technique, roared in anger.

Then, it deftly dodged the rock giant's fist, turned around, and rammed its massive horns into the rock giant, instantly shattering the rock giant from solid rock into pieces.

Seeing this, Huang Tu continued to inject a large amount of Earth Release chakra into the Earth Release: Gangli Style Technique, allowing the rock giant to regenerate rapidly.

At the same time, many Jonin from Iwagakure also responded to Huang Tu's call and took action against the Five-Tails.

They all understood the value of the Five-Tails to Iwagakure. It was something that concerned the village's core interests and absolutely could not be lost. If the Five-Tails were lost in their hands, even if someone managed to return to the village alive, they would have to live with humiliation from then on.

In an instant, a large number of rock projectiles were fired at King Mu.

Not only that, a large swamp appeared at King Mu's feet, and five rock giants, each seven or eight meters tall, appeared around him, joining forces to block him. Further out, four huge, thick rock walls rose up.

At this moment, the collective Earth Release ninjutsu of Iwagakure finally revealed its power.

"Hmph, a bunch of ants, don't even think about trapping me."

King Mu saw that this large group of rock ninjas had united to deal with it, and he said disdainfully.

As it spoke, a large amount of high-temperature steam suddenly shot out from its body, swirling in all directions like a whirlwind.

Many Iwa ninja were unable to dodge in time and were hit by the high-temperature steam. They immediately let out painful screams, and many of them were instantly cooked by the high-temperature steam.

"The power of the Tailed Beasts is indeed formidable. For non-Kage-level powerhouses, they are simply invincible, and no matter how many there are, it's useless."

In the sky, Kirito watched as the Five-Tails killed a large number of Iwa ninja with a single move and sighed in amazement.

Chapter 258: The Great Battle with the Five-Tailed Beast

"Damn it, hold on! Use Earth Release: Earth Wall to block this high-temperature steam. Those who know Water Release can use Water Release ninjutsu to cool it down."

Huang Tu stood atop the rock giant he had created using Earth Release: Gangli Style. He watched as the Five-Tails severely injured the large number of Iwa ninja surrounding it with a single Steam Storm attack. Furious and anxious, he hurriedly issued a loud command.

At the same time, he manipulated the rock giant beneath him to try and capture the Five-Tails.

However, the Five-Tails was on guard. A burst of high-temperature steam instantly spewed out from its mouth. Huang Tu quickly hid behind the Rock Giant's head, which obscured his vision, making it impossible for him to accurately control the Rock Giant to continue attacking the Five-Tails.

Moreover, the high-temperature steam made the rock giant's body extremely hot. Although the yellow soil on its body was not directly hit by the high-temperature steam, it was still made uncomfortable by the high temperature released by the steam.

He was, after all, just a mortal, and could not withstand such terrifying high temperatures. A large amount of sweat poured out of his body, quickly causing him to become dehydrated.

This situation was not unique to Huang Tu; it was also true for the large number of Iwa ninja who participated in the encirclement of the Five-Tails.

"Hmph, a bunch of ants, you'll all die in this scorching steam."

King Mu roared, unleashing another steam storm that swept across the area, turning a radius of several hundred meters into a high-temperature hell.

However, having learned from their previous defeat, the people of Iwagakure were now on guard. With Huang Tu's reminder, they all used Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall or Water Release: Water Formation Wall to defend themselves and try their best to resist King Mu's steam attack.

On the other side, some Iwa ninjas, with the cover of their comrades, unleashed Earth Release: Rock Gun Technique to attack King Koku.

A barrage of rock projectiles struck King Mu, causing him to cry out in pain, and his anger grew ever stronger.

It originally planned to just run away and ignore these hidden rock creatures, but now it should be careful; it will kill all these ants here.