In the Sand Village, the clones are everywhere, and the Arkham game begins

Chapter 393 Orochimaru, from now on, you are the Hokage!

Sarutobi Hiruzen struggled to stand firmly, holding the Vajra Ruyi Stick in his hand, and his old eyes were full of horror as he looked at Shimizu!
How did Tobirama-sensei's Flying Thunder God Technique get spread?

How many people in the entire Konoha are qualified to access this technique?
A spy?
Danzo's face flashed through the Third Hokage's mind.

No, it won't be Danzo.

Although he has many selfish motives, Konoha is indeed the first priority in Danzo's heart, and he would not leak Flying Thunder God.

That is to say, the Flying Thunder God Technique that the Second Generation Hokage used to dominate the ninja world has been cracked!
Just like the Shadow Clone Technique developed by Tobirama Senju, another ninjutsu from Konoha was cracked by other ninja villages!
The Shadow Clone Technique is very practical, but its difficulty level is only B-level, which is not particularly high. Basically, any ninja who can become a jonin can master it. It is reasonable for outsiders to know its principles and crack it and spread it.

But this time it’s the forbidden technique of Flying Thunder God!

Senju Tobirama has been dead for so many years, and Konoha only has one person, Namikaze Minato, who has the talent and ability to learn Flying Thunder God.

No one else, whether it was Sarutobi Hiruzen or a ninjutsu genius like Orochimaru, was able to master this forbidden technique.

But Sarutobi Hiruzen had lived for most of his life without ever learning his teacher's signature ninjutsu, but it was cracked by a fifteen or sixteen-year-old young man from the Sand Village.

What a talent! Even more terrifying than Tobirama's original teacher, could it be possible that he would become a figure like Madara and the first Hokage?

What about Konoha?
At this moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen's murderous intent towards Shimizu had reached its peak.

But he also knew that since the other party possessed the Flying Thunder God Technique, it would be difficult for them to stop him today.

Not to mention that he himself is now seriously injured and his combat effectiveness has been damaged.

This plan has failed. What we should consider now is how to preserve Konoha's main force.

Because the reinforcements from Sunagakure are about to arrive!

These three thousand Konoha ninjas are the elite of Konoha. Orochimaru and Jiraiya are also the two most important people in Konoha's Mesozoic era. They can maintain their peak for at least twenty years and protect the growth of the next two generations of Konoha. They are both qualified candidates to succeed Hokage.

This force must not be lost here. Once it is lost here, Konoha's defense against Sunagakure on the western front will be completely over.

Considering the tremendous pressure Konoha faced on the other two fronts, it can basically be declared that Konoha was defeated and suffered heavy damage in this Ninja World War.

This is something Sarutobi Hiruzen absolutely cannot accept.

Because this means that he, the "strongest Hokage of all time", will be nailed to the pillar of shame in Konoha's history!
"The Sand Village Ninja Force has arrived ten kilometers away! The estimated number of people is over five thousand!"

A Konoha's perception ninja suddenly looked up.

Aburame Shiguro, who was temporarily in charge of commanding the Konoha army, looked at a ninja from the Hyuga clan on the other side.

"Hizashi!"

"The Sunagakure's vanguard reinforcements have arrived! They are the Magnetic Style Rasa and the Burning Style Yegura!"

All the Konoha ninjas couldn't help but look dark.

A figure covered in blood was smashed to the ground like a broken rag doll, and then torn apart, and a pitch-black python crawled out.

Orochimaru nimbly crawled out of the snake's mouth and wiped the mucus off his face.

"Sarutobi-sensei, we should retreat. If we continue to be dragged down by this guy, our entire army might be wiped out!"

The Third Hokage endured his injuries, spitting blood, and struggling to use a stick to block Shimizu's attack.

Jiraiya summoned Gamaken and Gamahiro to serve as the main force and block most of the pressure.

"Orochimaru, this guy is too fierce. We can't leave now! You and the old man should lead the main force to retreat first!"

Jiraiya said urgently.

Now he is the strongest and in the best condition, so if he covers the rear, the effect will definitely be the best.

"No, Jiraiya, you and Orochimaru retreat first!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen threw away his old-fashioned armor and said in a deep voice.

He is injured now and his movements have begun to be affected. Dropping the heavy armor will actually increase his combat effectiveness.

"Old man, you..."

The Third Hokage knocked Jiraiya away with a stick.

They must leave behind a top-notch fighter who is strong enough to stop Qingshui for a moment.

However, Shimizu was too powerful, and considering the upcoming reinforcements from the Sand Village, the person who was left behind was doomed to die.

Rather than letting Jiraiya stay, it would be better to let the Third Hokage, who is much older, seriously injured and more difficult to escape, stay.

Orochimaru decisively pulled out pythons from his sleeves, wrapped them around Jiraiya's body, and pulled him backwards.

"There are those who are willing to stay with the Sandaime. Shimura Genichi, you take some people to stop Rasa and Ye Cang and delay time. Konoha ninjas under the age of 30 who are not seriously injured must retreat. Leave now!"

"Orochimaru……"

"Shut up, idiot, we've already lost! This is the best option for us now!"

Jiraiya’s current condition is better than the Third Hokage, but what about after he stays behind to cover their retreat?
Is it possible for a seriously injured Third Hokage to play a role in the subsequent pursuit?

Sarutobi Hiruzen is now determined to die, and no matter how sad it is, you have to accept it!

At this moment, the Third Hokage, who was fighting desperately, remembered the moment when the Second Hokage covered his disciples before his death and appointed him as the next Hokage.

Now, it is his turn to cover the retreat for his disciples!
Sarutobi Hiruzen was indeed incompetent and had many selfish motives, but the most important reason why he was chosen by the Second Hokage as the next Hokage was that he had the courage to die for Konoha and had the determination to put Konoha above his own life.

"puff!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen vomited blood, but he was unaware of it and clung to Shimizu like a madman.

"Orochimaru! From now on, you are the Hokage!"

Orochimaru couldn't help but pause in the speed with which he was gathering his troops.

"Jiraiya, you, Tsunade, and Minato, remember to assist Orochimaru!"

Big Ivan punched the Third Hokage in the shoulder again.

"Konoha ninja, retreat! Don't waste the opportunity that the Sandaime risked his life to win! We don't have time!"

Orochimaru gave his first order as the next Hokage.

But many Konoha ninjas are unwilling to retreat.

The Third Hokage had to fight to the death to cover their retreat, so how could they be willing to give up!
"Konoha ninja, retreat! This is the order from the Hokage!"

Retreat. This was Orochimaru's first order as Hokage and also Sarutobi Hiruzen's last order as the previous Hokage.

Sarutobi Hiruzen turned his head to avoid Shimizu's Kusanagi sword. A few strands of hair and half of his ear were cut off by the sword, but he still pounced on Shimizu like a mad dog.

This old guy has gone completely crazy!
The Konoha ninjas left behind also went crazy!

During this period, the Third Hokage was not as incompetent as he was in his later years, which led to his alienation from the backbone of Konoha. When Konoha's collapse plan came, no one came to rescue it.

On the contrary, the Third Hokage still has a very high reputation in Konoha.

He led the team through the First Ninja World War, and his performance in the Second Ninja World War was also remarkable. Although he suffered a small loss at the hands of Sunagakure, it was not a big deal.

On the contrary, during his reign, he cultivated three ninjas, and relying on the foundation left by the previous two generations of Hokage, Konoha entered its heyday. At a time when the Sarutobi and other clans reaped huge benefits, the Third Hokage also attached great importance to the development of the village and supported the civilians. Coupled with the various dividends brought by the period of rapid development, Konoha now still has many loyal fans who are willing to fight for the Third Hokage.

Hundreds of Konoha ninjas who were left behind to cover the retreat, with their determination to die, still caused some trouble to Shimizu.

This group of people did not want to kill him, they only wanted to interfere with him, even if it was only for a second, even if they could only block one attack for the Third Hokage, they still rushed towards Shimizu one after another.

Even if the price is life.

After all, it is the overlord of the ninja world and the strongest ninja village for the past forty years.

Even in danger, Konoha can burst out with extremely powerful strength, not to mention that the current Konoha has not been tormented by Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo into the weakened state it would be twenty years later.

Shimizu's eyes moved slightly, and he once again controlled the puppet to throw countless kunai in the direction of Orochimaru's team.

However, the Third Hokage threw a shuriken at this moment, and then the shuriken turned into many, turning into countless sword rain in the sky, winning by quantity, blocking the kunai with blood coordinates thrown by Shimizu.

Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique!

This A-level ninjutsu was originally invented by the Third Hokage. Even using tiles as shurikens can exert considerable power, let alone at this moment.

"Shadow Touch Surgery!"

"Wind Escape·Big Breakthrough!"

One by one, the Konoha ninjas also used ninjutsu to stop them.

Even though Shimizu tried to escape several times, there were always fearless Konoha ninjas who rushed up and risked their lives just to stop him for a moment.

These ninjas, whom Qingshui could easily kill, actually caused considerable trouble to his pursuit at this moment.

Even under their cover, several puppets, including Big Ivan, suffered some damage under Sarutobi Hiruzen's attack.

"Well, if that damn snake and the toad are determined to escape, even if it's hard for me to kill them, it's worth it if I can save your life."

Shimizu slapped to death a ninja from the Akimichi clan who was rushing towards him with a meat bomb chariot, looked at the Third Hokage and said something, then disappeared instantly.

"clang!"

The Kusanagi sword and the Vajra Ruyi Stick collided again. The harsh metal sound and shock waves appeared continuously, playing a clanging music of killing.

"Little brat from the Sand Village, it's still unclear who will be left behind! Even if I risk my life today, I will kill you, the great enemy of Konoha!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's hair and beard were all standing on end, and his thick and lush beard was dyed red with blood.

"You want to die with me? Do you have the strength to do so?"

Qingshui pretended to smile with disdain, but actually took a few steps back to let a few puppets go ahead.

The old guy is still very powerful. Now that he is ready to die, he will be difficult to deal with.

A trapped beast's fight before death is often its most ferocious.

Since Orochimaru and Jiraiya ran away, let them run away. The Third Hokage was destined to stay here, it was just a matter of sooner or later.

Not to mention, now that reinforcements have arrived, he is now even more confident of victory.

"Scorch Escape: Over-steaming Kill!"

One after another, scorching fireballs, accompanied by the sound of whistling wind, fell on the group of Konoha ninjas who had voluntarily stayed behind to cover their retreat.

The noise was quite loud, but not many people died.

Those who can stay behind to cover the retreat are not too weak, and those who can survive until now all have some skills.

But this was just a signal announcing Ye Cang's arrival.

"Magnetic Escape·Golden Sand Waves!"

The gold sand surged and swept in like waves.

Luo Sha stepped on the cloud formed by the gold dust, crossed his arms over his chest, and the gold dust on his sides turned into sharp long spikes and shot out.

"Everyone! Split up and run! I'll be the last one to cover your retreat!"

The Third Hokage knocked the little boy beside him away with a stick and took two breaths.

No one ran away.

"I'm sorry, Sandaime-sama. Ever since I graduated from the Ninja School and became a Genin, I have been following your orders. But this time, I may have to disobey you."

A Konoha jonin, whose arm was half smashed by the fat man, held the ninja sword in one hand, his eyes red.

Sarutobi Hiruzen remained silent, but his stick swing, which had already slowed down a bit, became more powerful than before.

"Ye Cang, Luo Sha, be careful and keep your distance. Don't let this old guy drag you down with him before you die."

Shimizu spoke in a cold tone as he slashed a Konoha ninja wearing a green vest with his sword and gave the instructions.

The Great Ivan armor on his body automatically detached, and under Shimizu's control, he rushed towards the Third Hokage.

Seeing this scene, a trace of helplessness flashed across the Third Hokage's eyes, which was quickly replaced by a look of determination.

Soon, 5,000 ninja soldiers from the Sand Village, led by Sasori and Feng Shangqianlan, arrived nearby and surrounded the area.

Unless something outrageous happens, such as Hashirama Senju suddenly resurrects and breaks through the siege to wipe out the entire Sand Village, it can be concluded that the Third Hokage of Konoha Village, who has been in power in Konoha for more than 20 years, is bound to die here.

The old fellow is still very powerful. His ninjutsu, physical skills, chakra capacity, endurance, combat experience, and willpower are all top-tier among the Kage-level warriors. Even though he has suffered multiple injuries after fighting until now, he still maintains a high level of performance.

However, those Konoha ninjas who stayed behind to cut off their retreat died one after another on the way to the charge.

The Third Hokage did not go to rescue them, but instead tried to lead the Konoha ninjas to inflict more damage to the Sand Village before he died.

Even if I can't kill one more person, I must destroy one more puppet and cause more damage to the Sand Village ninja.

Now that Orochimaru and the others have safely evacuated, this is the last thing they can do for Konoha.

The battle was still going on, but the movements were getting smaller and smaller, and the power that the Third Hokage could exert was also declining little by little as his injuries increased and his physical strength was lost.

(End of this chapter)