Naruto: By lying low and hiding, he eventually became the leader of the Legendary Sannin.

This sharp blade, which had previously been able to easily cut through anything, encountered an obstacle for the first time.

Despite his all-out attack, the fiery barrier in front of him remained unchanged, just like a brand new curtain.

Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi also gave up on further attempts.

After all, he knew very well that if even Hatake Sakumo's white fangs couldn't be broken, ordinary ninjutsu would probably be difficult to break through.

but......

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked up into the valley and thought of Tsunade and the more than a thousand others who had already entered. A shadow fell over his heart.

At this point, he naturally realized that all of this was a trap set by Hanzo.

Their target is probably those who have already ventured deep into the valley.

Thinking of the dangers Tsunade and the others were about to face, he felt a surge of irritation and turned to the person beside him, giving an order:

"Summon all the Jonin."

Use your strongest ninjutsu to concentrate your attack on that single point of the flame barrier!

Even if you can't break through, don't stop. Keep attacking that spot!

Since strength isn't enough, then we'll rely on endurance!

At his command, the Jonin of this large group quickly assembled.

A moment later, countless powerful ninjutsu were unleashed before him, and various colorful lights bloomed on the curtain of flames.

However, no matter how hard they tried, the red curtain of flames remained unchanged.

Similar scenes were unfolding at two other locations outside the valley.

Both the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth have now come to their senses.

They took the same action as Hiruzen Sarutobi, in order to rescue their companions who had already entered the valley.

However, how could Hanzo's plan, which he had been patiently waiting for for years, be so easily destroyed?

This red barrier firmly separates the inside and outside of the valley, making it difficult for outsiders to enter, no matter how hard they try.

In the valley.

The moment the barrier appeared, those people in the valley noticed it.

After all, their mission was to find Hanzo, and being constantly vigilant, they immediately noticed the anomaly in the valley.

Looking at the fiery curtain that enveloped them, everyone in the valley wore a somber expression.

After all, no one would be in a good mood when they find themselves transformed from hunter into prey.

After realizing they had fallen into Hanzo's trap, everyone became much more vigilant than before.

In Sunagakure Village, the vanguard force was led by a giant.

Although not a well-known ninja like Chiyo, this giant was clearly a Jonin with a high reputation in Sunagakure.

Unlike other common ninjas, beneath his tight-fitting upper body suit, one could vaguely see muscles as hard as rocks.

He actually possessed a muscular physique rarely seen among ninjas.

But at this moment, his resolute face wore a heavy expression.

After the barrier appeared, he had the entire team stop and gather together in a defensive stance.

However, just as he was on high alert, a figure walked leisurely out of the dense forest in the distance and stood in front of them.

Upon seeing the figure approach, the giant didn't bother asking who it was.

Instead, after signaling for increased vigilance, he stared intently at the figure in front of him.

As the figure slowly approached, he finally saw the person's face clearly.

This is a man with no eyebrows, a mustache, and a small mustache.

He had long blond hair, wore a high-necked trench coat, cinched at the waist with a black silk ribbon, and wore a green thermal undershirt underneath.

Although this person had an ordinary appearance, like the uncle next door.

But when the giant saw the man's face clearly, he showed a look of horror.

As a senior Jonin, he has represented Sunagakure in numerous battles.

He participated in the First Shinobi World War, which took place nearly twenty years ago.

Although he was only a Chunin at that time, he had the privilege of witnessing many powerful figures from other countries from afar.

The person in front of them had once left a deep shadow in their hearts.

He pointed at the man in disbelief and said in a slightly trembling voice:

"Who are you...

"You're actually that Hozuki Gengetsu?"

Chapter 56 The "Shadow" of the Past

Hozuki Gengetsu—perhaps not many people know this name.

But if we talk about the Second Mizukage, then everyone in the ninja world knows him.

Although the current Mizukage is not considered strong by many, if we mention the previous Second Mizukage...

Anyone who has witnessed his battles will immediately recall his insane fighting style.

Although he often appears carefree and jovial, he is actually a war fanatic who thoroughly enjoys war.

His frenzied fighting style left an indelible mark on his enemies.

And the giant from Sunagakure was one of them.

He still remembers that year when he was young and weak, he watched as the Mizukage personally killed his companions one by one in a ninjutsu that seemed like a phantom.

He shouted in a slightly flustered manner:

"impossible!

Haven't you been dead for almost twenty years?

What are you doing here?!

After shouting those words, much of his shock was released.

After calming down slightly, he also noticed the difference between the Hozuki Gengetsu in front of him.

Several thin black iron rods were stuck in his cheeks.

Moreover, his signature playful smile was gone, replaced by a serious expression.

However, what is most striking is his eyes.

Unlike the giant man's memory, Hozuki Gengetsu's eyes were now circles of alternating blue and black.

If Kagura were here, she could instantly utter the words "Rinnegan".

But the giant obviously didn't know the name of those eyes.

However, before the giant could say anything more, the body of the Ghost Lantern Gengetsu suddenly and slowly disappeared before everyone's eyes.

Seeing this, the giant was sweating profusely.

He shouted loudly:

Be on high alert!

He's lurking nearby!

However, no sooner had he finished speaking than dozens of water bullets, made of water and shaped like bullets, suddenly shot into the crowd from the side.

Several cries of pain rang out, and within moments dozens of people collapsed.

Seeing this, the giant had no good way to deal with it.

He knew that this was one of the Second Mizukage's signature ninjutsu—the Water Gun Technique.

Combined with their mirage-like ninjutsu, these people were like sitting ducks, waiting to have their lives harvested.

In the brief pause of his thought, several cries of agony rang out again.

Faced with this attack that came from nowhere, the nearly 1,000-strong team had no way to resist!

At this moment, the nearly one thousand people gathered here were surrounded by one person.

Just as the people of Sunagakure were being slaughtered by Hozuki Gengetsu, Iwagakure on the other side also encountered an unexpected and powerful enemy.

However, unlike the people of Sunagakure, the people of Iwagakure lost their will to fight when they saw the person in front of them.

Before them floated a man whose features were obscured, his entire body wrapped in bandages, with a black silk headband and black trousers.

Even though they couldn't see the man's face clearly, everyone recognized who he was.

The reason was that the person in front of them was not someone else, but the previous Tsuchikage of Iwagakure—Mu.

"Master Wu... why are you here...?"

Looking at the former Tsuchikage before him, the Jonin leading the group showed no fear, but rather tears welled up in his eyes as he excitedly asked a question.

Although this adult's appearance seemed somewhat terrifying and unapproachable, only they knew the truth.

This second-generation Tsuchikage is so passionate about the village.

It is thanks to his cunning and powerful protection that Iwagakure has achieved its current level of development.

Although they didn't know why the dead Master Wu, who had been dead for many years, would suddenly appear in front of them.

But when they saw that familiar figure, their first reaction was not fear, but an overwhelming sense of respect.

However, Wu's face remained expressionless despite being stared at by the crowd's enthusiastic gazes.

He floated slowly above everyone's heads, his Rinnegan eyes sweeping coldly over them.

The next second, he slowly raised his hands.

The thumbs of both hands were joined together, and the palms of both hands were cupped in front of the crowd below.

The Jonin leading the group from Iwagakure paused in his excitement upon seeing this action.