Traveling through Naruto with Heroes of Might and Magic.

Orochimaru paused slightly, "Wind Release: Gale Palm!"

He used Wind Release chakra to enhance himself, negating the magic's slowing effect.

After this slight delay, a dozen or so dwarves finally arrived.

However, the dwarf, who was "tough" against ordinary ninjas, was cut into pieces of flesh and blood by Orochimaru's Wind Release chakra.

This horrifying scene caused Kurenai Yuhi, who was being controlled, to vomit.

close!

The withered tree guardians launched their final attack.

Orochimaru's Kusanagi sword suddenly "grew longer," extending to over ten meters in length.

The greatsword slashed downwards.

The withered tree guard was cut in two from its entire lower body.

A vibrant green light flickered, and the area around the eyes of the withered tree guardian dimmed.

"hateful!"

Qingwu felt a wave of sorrow and exhaustion.

Although the status of the unit indicates that the Deadwood Guardian is not dead, his greatest asset has lost its fighting power at this time.

"call……"

A series of breakthroughs allowed Orochimaru to catch his breath.

"Ho..."

"Qingwu-jun, after today, you... will be famous throughout the ninja world."

"However... let's stop here!"

Orochimaru's footsteps struck Qingwu's heart like heavy hammer blows.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."

A new wave of ranged attacks from the Wood Elves has arrived.

Orochimaru continued to use Earth Release to defend himself.

In a moment of urgency, dozens of wood elves drew their daggers and leaped down from the trees.

But how much combat power do wood elves, who excel at ranged attacks, actually have in close combat?

The answer is obvious.

The Kusanagi sword, now restored to its original size, swept past, and one by one, the wood spirits fell.

Qingwu's eyes were practically bursting with rage.

Before today, he was still basking in the glory of his large force.

Everything happening before his eyes seemed to be telling him that no matter how large the army was, it was just cannon fodder in front of a powerful individual.

That's right, cannon fodder!

Qingwu began summoning centaurs recklessly.

The centaurs he had previously subdued launched a deadly charge against Orochimaru in droves.

Orochimaru strolled leisurely, and the centaurs were torn to pieces.

At that moment, the whole world and the entire space seemed to fall silent once again.

Qingwu's eyes were bloodshot as she watched Orochimaru approach step by step.

Orochimaru stretched out his pale hand and pressed it towards Qingwu's head...

"You wicked disciple!!"

Suddenly, a loud shout rang out from above.

"Spirit Summoning Technique: Ape Demon!"

A giant white-haired ape appeared from the white smoke.

Hiruzen Sarutobi reached out and summoned the Enma, which transformed into a vajra staff and fell into his hand.

The Vajra Staff extended rapidly, one end of which pressed against Orochimaru's lower abdomen, which was close to Qingwu.

At this moment, Qingwu, on the verge of collapse, used up his last bit of natural energy and instantly unleashed a "magic arrow".

bass! !

Orochimaru, who was sent flying by the force of the attack, turned his head to dodge it, taking only a few strands of his long hair with him.

However, with a fierce determination in his heart, Qingwu manipulated the "magic arrow" to draw a trajectory that changed direction.

"Uh-"

Orochimaru let out a terrible, hoarse scream as one of his arms was severed from his shoulder.

"This is on behalf of the Deadwood Guardian!"

Qingwu cursed angrily, his exhausted body beginning to sway precariously.

"Crack!" Orochimaru was thrown over a hundred meters by the Vajra Staff, coughing up a mouthful of blood. "Master, it seems I've come at the wrong time today."

The Third Hokage appeared "just in time," and Orochimaru already knew that today's operation had failed.

However, he seemed completely unconcerned, a smile playing on his lips. "But it's alright, we'll meet again, you interesting... brat."

"You wicked disciple!" The enraged Third Hokage was about to launch another attack.

Orochimaru's body slowly sank into the shadows.

"..." The Third Hokage then straightened up and scanned the battlefield.

Scorched earth, cracked rocks, withered trees, corpses scattered everywhere, and that... withered tree guardian that seemed to be kneeling silently.

Terrible!

The third generation leader slowly walked towards Qingwu.

"Cough cough..." Qingwu tried to stand up straight, but her legs wouldn't obey her commands.

His vision began to blur, and all he could hear was his own heavy breathing.

"Lord Hokage!" Qingwu's tone was incredibly complex.

On the one hand, reinforcements finally arrived.

On the other hand, he hadn't expected it to be so late, leaving him alone to face Orochimaru for so long...

"Green Wutong".

The third generation leader took a step forward and was already in front of Qingwu. He supported the boy's body.

The boy's body was so light that it sent a shiver down the spine of the Third Hokage.

He knew very well what kind of person his disciple was.

The boy in front of them had actually held out against Orochimaru for so long.

"..." Qingwu wanted to say something, but a mouthful of blood welled up in his throat, and his body swayed precariously.

"You don't need to say anything." The Third Hokage said gently, "Good child, I'm late, but you don't need to worry about it from now on."

With the help of the third generation, Qingwu managed to get up and recalled all the military units.

After checking the unit status and confirming that the Deadwood Guardian was still alive, I was slightly relieved.

Even if the basic troops suffer heavy losses, they can be replenished in time, but the Deadwood Guardians are his greatest asset.

"Qingwu!"

The centaur responsible for "protecting" Iruka disappeared, and Iruka ran out from the shadows, his tone anxious and concerned.

The Third Hokage's heart stirred slightly. He used Earth Release to bring the unconscious Anko up from underground.

They also rescued Kurenai.

Then, without turning around, the Third Hokage's voice turned cold, "Come out, Danzo!"

Chapter 49 Betrayal of the Village!

In the shadows, Danzo Shimura, leaning on his cane, slowly emerged.

"Hiruzen, you're too late." Danzo's voice was devoid of emotion.

"Was I too late, or..."

The third generation turned around, and his eyes, which had become cloudy with age, were now as sharp as knives:

"Is someone deliberately delaying me?"

The air suddenly froze.

Iruka, anxious and nervous, dared not utter a sound.

Danzo narrowed his one eye slightly, feigning ignorance, and asked, "Hiruzen, what do you mean?"

"What do I mean? Someone used a clumsy diversionary tactic to lure me to the hospital." The Third Hokage suppressed his anger:

"Then, Orochimaru made his move. Danzo, your timing was impeccable!"

Danzo was silent for a few seconds, then tapped his cane lightly on the ground: "Hiruzen, do you suspect that I'm colluding with Orochimaru?"

“I have no doubt!” The Third Hokage shook his head, then said something that made Danzo’s pupils shrink: “I’m sure!”

"Heh," Danzo turned to Iruka, "Hiruzen, even my Root organization relies on evidence. Are you sure it's useless? Where's the evidence?"

The Third Hokage was taken aback, realizing that Danzo was reminding him that there were others present.

Facing Danzo's gaze, Iruka swallowed hard and lowered his head in silence.

The Third Hokage handed Aoko over to Iruka and instructed, "Red, take Aoko and Red Bean to the hospital first."

Kurenai, who also dared not utter a sound, breathed a sigh of relief, picked up Anko, and led Iruka, who was carrying Seigo on his back, out of the house.

The Third Hokage ignored Danzo and did not undo the summoning of Enma. He carried the Vajra Staff and escorted Orochimaru all the way to prevent him from returning.