Uchiha's personal opinion

The four fire dragons only hesitated slightly before forcefully breaking through the water escape technique with fire escape and continuing to attack Gama Hiro.

However, the shockwave caused by the chakra explosion resulting from the clash of water and fire also gave Gamahiro the opportunity to change his form and use the momentum in mid-air. Just as the fire dragon and the high-level ninjutsu behind it were about to hit him, Gamahiro narrowly avoided the volley of ninjutsu attacks.

Subsequently, under the control of Uchiha Seiji and some senior Jonin, some of the missed ninjutsu changed course and bombarded the swarm of ninja frogs that were flanking them from both sides.

"Water Escape·Water Formation Wall!"

"Water Release: Water Gun!"

The ninja frogs' charge was momentarily halted, and they retaliated with various water-style ninjutsu.

"Ninja Tool Squad - Burst Fire!"

The ninja advisor issued the order again.

Then, another barrage of kunai shot towards both wings.

"Water Release·Water Crush Wave!"

"Wind Release: Great Tornado!"

The ninja frogs immediately used ninjutsu to try to intercept them, but judging from the sparse number of ninjutsu, they didn't take the ninja tools seriously!

However, this is also because the first wave of enemy ninja tool barrages has a temporary effect of making them "harmless".

Just as most of the ninja tools were blocked by the sparse ninja techniques of the ninja frogs, and the remaining ninja frogs continued to charge forward without flinching, crossing the range of the barrage—

"careful!"

The toad, who had just landed, was somewhat knowledgeable and was immediately terrified, breaking out in a cold sweat. He quickly shouted!

"burst!"

But it was too late!

The ninjas of the ninja tool squad activated the explosive tags hidden in the handles of the kunai in unison!

"Boom boom boom boom!!!"

The explosions continued, engulfing all the Greninjas!

"Fight and retreat simultaneously!"

Uchiha Seiji showed no intention of continuing the fight and immediately ordered his ninjas to retreat in an attempt to break off contact.

After all, even if they temporarily gain a certain advantage, if they continue to fight recklessly at the doorstep of Mount Myōboku, they will only end up being completely wiped out.

Moreover, Uchiha Seiji never expected that the clumsy tactic of using kunai to detonate explosive tags at opportune moments—a tactic that even the most foolish rogue ninja in the ninja world wouldn't easily fall for—could actually have such a great effect!

In response, one can only say that no matter how strong the individual combat power of the so-called holy land is, it is still inferior to the ninjas who have emerged from the bloody battles of the Warring States period and the Ninja World War in terms of group combat and tactical variations.

From the distant mist, an unknown number of grenades emerged once more, shouting and brandishing various weapons, continuing their attack on the retreating exploration team.

Gama Hiro, his eyes bloodshot with rage, once again brandished his massive twin swords and charged through the water!

"Ninja Tool Squad - Burst Fire!"

At Uchiha Seiji's command, the retreating ninjas once again threw out a barrage of kunai.

"Wind Release: Wind Wall!"

Gamahiro swayed slightly, unleashing a wind-style wall to block the attack while dodging to the side to avoid the direct throwing area, and then continued charging forward with his sword.

However, this time it was just an ordinary kunai that was thrown, and it did not cause the explosion that Gamahiro had predicted.

Although the throwing of ninja tools slightly hindered Gamabunta's charge, the speed advantage brought by its massive size was still insurmountable. Before the exploration team could launch a second wave of resistance, the giant toad had already rushed to the rear of the exploration team.

"Toad Twin Blades Slash!"

The massive twin blades slashed left and right, instantly killing several ninjas on the spot!

"Shadow Binding Technique!"

"The Art of Disrupting the Mind and Body!"

"Expansion Technique: Human Bomber!"

A group of Ino-Shika-Cho ninjas stepped forward and withstood Gamahiro's next attack.

"Cuck!"

Although it was temporarily restrained, the chakra advantage brought by Gamahiro's size was still enormous. Just as Akimichi's human bomb tank hit it, it broke free from the Shadow Binding Technique and the Mind Confusion Technique. Yamanaka ninja immediately foamed at the mouth and collapsed to the ground convulsing, while Nara ninja was also provoked by the backlash of the ninjutsu and spat out a mouthful of blood.

The two ninjas scooped up their two wounded companions and continued their retreat.

Meanwhile, the Akimichi ninja responsible for covering the rear swallowed the secret medicine in his mouth—a red chili pepper pill!

After breaking free of control, Gamahiro staggered but regained his balance, then thrust his twin swords forward, piercing through Akimichi's enlarged body.

"What a troublesome fatso!"

Toad Guang was furious.

"What I hate most is when people say I'm fat!"

The severely wounded Akimichi ninja roared and unleashed a desperate attack after taking the secret medicine—

"Butterfly Bullet Explosion!"

With just one punch, he smashed the toad-wielding swordsman, who was twice his size, into a pile of minced meat!

"Cuck!"

Hama Guang cried out in pain.

But that's where it ends.

After delivering his most powerful blow, Akimichi's body immediately became emaciated, and his life force was completely exhausted.

The Nara ninja, carried away by his comrade, tremblingly raised his finger and painfully unleashed his final move after his comrade's death.

"……burst!"

"BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!"

The explosive tags wrapped around Akimichi's body were instantly detonated, engulfing Gamahiro, who couldn't dodge in time, in the explosion!

Even if we can't kill this giant Greninja, we can at least slow down its pursuit.

Seiji Uchiha brought up the rear of the exploration team. After the explosion, he looked back again—

Another red Greninja, even larger than the Blue-Green Giant Frog, led countless Greninjas out of the mist and continued its attack on our side!

"hateful!"

Although he knew that the evacuation would be fraught with difficulties, Uchiha Seiji couldn't help but curse, "Sooner or later, we'll wipe out these freaks!"

"team leader!"

The strategist ninja slowed down and landed beside Uchiha Seiji, saying, "You speed up and lead everyone away first, I'll cover the rear!"

"Don't talk nonsense..."

Uchiha Seiji was about to rebuke him angrily, but when he saw the strategist ninja's gaze, he stopped cursing.

"it is good!"

Without saying anything more, he immediately sped up and ran forward, while six other ninjas tacitly slowed down and joined the rearguard.

"Don't forget to apply for my Jonin title!"

The strategist ninja shouted something, then continued the battle with the six ninjas who volunteered to cover the rear.

……

"teacher!"

Uchiha Shisui hurriedly arrived at the governor's office of Uchiha Tokumitsu.

"I see."

Uchiha Tokumitsu already had the translated copy of the 'broadcast' sent back from the front of the exploration team in his hand, and marked the location of Mount Myōboku in the blank space of the ninja world map.

As for the wild lands in the middle, since we haven't been able to fully explore their inland areas and coastlines, we can only leave them blank for now.

"...How are they?"

"Uchiha Tokumitsu asked."

"The first team is fighting and retreating, while the second team has already set up their pre-established sniper positions. If nothing unexpected happens..."

"Uchiha Shisui said."

"Have someone prepare a memorial service for the fallen heroes and a victory banquet!"

Uchiha Tokumitsu interrupted Uchiha Shisui.

"...Yes, sir!"

Uchiha Shisui was also somewhat saddened.

Chapter 440 Sharpening Knives for Greninja

"Boss Wentai...maybe we shouldn't continue this pursuit?"

After repeatedly breaking through several layers of sniper positions of the Shogunate's ninja army, the Greninja frogs began to feel uneasy.

Although the second shogunate exploration team also adopted a strategy of fighting and retreating to ambush the enemy based on the transit point left by the first team, their more thorough preparations before departure and the greater number of large war ninja tools they carried resulted in greater casualties for the pursuing Greninja of Mount Myōboku.

Gamabunta remained silent and continued to lead the somewhat panicked Greninja frogs in the pursuit.

It cannot retreat.

Although it deeply regrets taking over the mess left by Gamahiro, it has no choice but to grit its teeth and continue the chase until it is too exhausted to move forward.

Otherwise, even the enraged Toad Immortal wouldn't spare it.

However, the psychological trauma inflicted on him by these fierce shogunate ninja soldiers was also immense.

Whether it was the various creative and powerful ninja tools, the resolute decision to face death and launch a brilliant counterattack, or even the vicious traps they left on themselves after their deaths, all of these left a deep impression on Gamabunta.

In the past, Gamabunta didn't really understand why the Great Toad Sage, who cared so much about the affairs of the ninja world, chose to go to the trouble of intervening from behind the scenes—wouldn't it have been more direct to simply send the ninja frogs to pacify the ninja world?

But after this battle, Gamabunta finally understood—ninjas are truly fearless of death!

And it wasn't just one or two!