Konoha's Hextech Ninja

Yoruichi Yagami was unaware of Onoki's thoughts, but she could guess a thing or two.

In Yagami Yoruichi's view, the so-called "Will of Stone" is nothing more than stubbornness and an unwavering refusal to admit defeat.

Such a stubborn old man, so readily admitting defeat and yielding, clearly had planned to tear up the agreement and turn against the other party later.

But Yoruichi Yagami didn't care about any of that.

As long as things are stable for now, that's enough. It can buy Konoha a few years to develop and give ourselves a few years to steadily improve our strength.

If the ninja world can remain peaceful for a long enough period of time, allowing Konoha to cultivate a group of talented individuals, then the plan to unify the ninja world can be launched.

By then, it won't matter what the Iwagakure ninja or other major ninja villages think.

If you really can't change their minds, then wipe out an entire generation and physically eradicate them from the root.

Anyway, given the reproductive efficiency of people in the ninja world, it won't be long before the lost population can be made up.

"Sign it." Yagami Yoruichi handed over a pen, reminding him, "Don't forget to make copies of the Iwagakure ninjutsu and secret techniques and send them to Konoha as well."

The puppetry and wind release techniques of Sunagakure are not very valuable; only the magnet release technique is worth studying.

However, there are many ninjutsu techniques from Iwagakure that even Yoruichi Yagami covets.

Especially Onoki's Light and Heavy Rock Technique.

The ability to fly is incredibly precious even among those at the Super Shadow level; it's only at the Six Paths level that it becomes a standard feature for everyone.

Below the Six Paths level, if someone possesses the ability to fly and also has some long-range attack methods, even if their strength is slightly inferior, they can still cause great trouble for enemies who are far stronger than them.

Not to mention that for the strong, the ability to fly can play an even greater role.

Hearing Yagami Yoruichi's words, Onoki felt his heart bleed.

This is a precious legacy of Iwagakure (Hidden Rock Village) that has been passed down for decades.

However, he dared not refuse Yagami Yoruichi. He signed his name on the 'alliance agreement,' took out the Tsuchikage's seal to stamp it, and respectfully handed the agreement back to Yagami Yoruichi, pleading, "Could you please release the ninjas and villagers first? Their bodies are being eroded by the poison, and I'm afraid they won't be able to hold on for much longer."

"Go and fetch the ninjutsu and secret techniques. I'll release them the moment you bring them back." Yagami Yoruichi waved his hand, signaling Onoki to go and get what he wanted.

Watching Onoki leave, Yagami Yoruichi turned her gaze to the northeast.

"Over there in the Cloud Village, most of the ninja from the four major clans are dead. The few remaining can't cause any trouble. We can end the battle now. After we've collected all the spoils here, let's go to the Land of Lightning."

Chapter 222 The Devastation on the Northern Front, Yagami Yoruichi Saves the Day

The northern border of the Land of Fire.

Inside the main camp of the last line of defense, a scene of utter devastation unfolded.

Almost all of the thousands of ninjas who managed to escape were injured. There were not enough medical ninjas, let alone the most basic medicines.

Many of the injured couldn't even get a painkiller injection and could only wail in agony.

When Nara Shikaku arrived with reinforcements, his first priority was not to fight the Cloud Ninja, but to do everything he could to save as many of the wounded as possible.

When Yagami Yoruichi arrived here, this was the chaotic scene she saw.

Seeing this, Yagami Yoruichi used the Flying Thunder God mark she left on Nara Shikaku to teleport over and asked, "What happened?"

"Lord Yoruichi!"

Nara Shikaku breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Yagami Yoruichi and quickly said, "Kumogakure used the legendary treasure of the Sage of Six Paths, breaking through two of our defenses. The Third Hokage, the two advisors, and Jonin Minato Namikaze have all perished."

Minato Namikaze is dead?

Yagami Yoruichi was stunned.

With the Flying Thunder God Technique and Sage Mode, Minato Namikaze had the assistance of a Kage-level ninja like Hiruzen Sarutobi. How could he have died on the battlefield against the Cloud Ninja?

"It is said that in order to stop the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Jonin Minato used a forbidden technique that cost him his life to seal the Eight-Tails and the Fourth Raikage."

Nara Shikaku had only been at the front lines for a few days and did not know the specifics of the situation. He only told what he knew: "The Hidden Cloud Village also suffered heavy losses. The Fourth Raikage and two Jinchuriki were killed in battle. The specific details are still under investigation. This is the information that has been confirmed and is reliable so far."

Nara Shikaku handed Yagami Yoruichi a scroll.

Yagami Yoruichi opened the scroll and saw the list of losses on both sides.

Konoha suffered great losses.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, along with his two advisors, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane, and the frontline commander, Minato Namikaze, all perished in battle.

Besides these four, the already small number of ninjas from the four major clans suffered another devastating blow, with fewer than 500 surviving.

Several powerful figures with some reputation in their respective clans, such as Sarutobi Shinnosuke, the eldest son of Hiruzen Sarutobi, were all key targets of the Cloud Ninja and were all killed; none of them survived.

But in the final battle, the Cloud Ninja also fared poorly.

Minato Namikaze and Hiruzen Sarutobi used the forbidden technique 'Reaper Death Seal' to seal the Eight-Tails and the Fourth Raikage.

Although they failed to seal the Two-Tails, Hiruzen Sarutobi's Reaper Death Seal destroyed most of its power. Subsequently, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane joined forces and perished together with the Two-Tails' Jinchuriki, plunging the Two-Tails into a long period of resurrection.

More than half of the Cloud Ninja who possessed the Six Paths Treasures also died.

Both sides fought to the point of mutual destruction.

The Cloud Ninja, relying on their numerical advantage in lower and middle-ranking ninjas, occupied the Land of Hot Springs.

However, after the reinforcements led by Nara Shikaku and others arrived, they were no longer able to launch an invasion of the Land of Fire, and the battle line was barely stalemated.

After reading the information, Yagami Yoruichi felt a little relieved.

Although Minato Namikaze's death was unexpected.

However, the deaths of Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other two, as well as the heavy losses suffered by the four major clans, were not a bad thing for Konoha; on the contrary, they were a good thing.

"Does the village know about this?" Yagami Yoruichi asked.

“The day before Jonin Minato Namikaze sacrificed himself, he sent a message to the village. According to the message we received two hours ago, the Hokage is already on his way to the front lines. He should be departing this morning.” Nara Shikaku said, “The Hokage is on his way to the front lines. He should be departing this morning.”

"Send a message to the village, telling them not to come. Send people to take the wounded back, and leave the rest to me."

Yagami Yoruichi said to Uchiha Fugaku, who had come with her, "Fugaku-senpai, the safety of the headquarters is in your hands."

Minato Namikaze, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and the others fought a fierce battle with the top shinobi of Kumogakure, resulting in mutual destruction.

Even if there are still Kage-level experts in Kumogakure, their numbers are not many, maybe only one or two at most.

Considering that there must be strong individuals stationed within the Hidden Cloud Village, it is highly likely that no more Kage-level experts will be sent to the front lines, or at most one.

With Fugaku Uchiha's strength, and with the cooperation of the Konoha troops, he could easily hold the camp.

Nara Shikaku asked instinctively, "Lord Yoruichi, you want to..."

"This war should end."

Yagami Yoruichi gave a speech and immediately created several wooden clones, which took off and flew in different directions.

Earth Release: Super Light Heavy Rock Technique.

This extremely difficult ninjutsu was mastered by Yagami Yoruichi in less than a day.

Although my proficiency isn't particularly high, it's sufficient for just flying.

The clones swept through the area, capturing anyone they sensed to confirm their identity.

If they are not Konoha ninjas, just kill them.

Meanwhile, along the way, whether it was the small countries sandwiched between the Land of Fire and the Land of Lightning, or the great nobles and daimyo within the Land of Lightning, all of them were captured by Yagami Yoruichi's clone and all their property was confiscated.

In the agreement reached between Yagami Yoruichi and the Daimyo of the Land of Fire, these small countries, including the land of the Land of Lightning, would be annexed by the Land of Fire.

The daimyo and nobles will also be handed over to the daimyo of the Land of Fire for disposal.

But Yagami Yoruichi will definitely not let their property go.

These things don't require much effort; a few clones can easily handle them.

Meanwhile, Yagami Yoruichi's true form headed straight for the Hidden Cloud Village's lair.

Several hours later, outside Cloud Hidden Village.

"We've swept through the outside area enough; we can take care of Kumogakure now."

Yagami Yoruichi sensed the chakra within her body and formed hand seals to create four wood clones.

The clones quickly moved to the four corners outside the Hidden Cloud Village, forming a square that surrounded the village.

"Ninja Technique-Four Red Sun Formation!"

The four clones simultaneously formed hand seals, unleashing an astonishing burst of chakra. A crimson barrier rose up, enveloping the entire Hidden Cloud Village.

Inside the Hidden Cloud Village.

The advisor, Tsuchida, who remained in the village, was frantically dealing with the mess left by the death of the Fourth Raikage.

Suddenly, a member of the ANBU rushed into the office, shouting, "Lord Tsuchidai, something terrible has happened! A special barrier has sealed off the village; it looks like an enemy attack!"

"A barrier?"

Startled, Tu Tai ignored the documents he was working on halfway through and quickly got up to go to the window to look outside.

Under the cover of night, a massive crimson barrier was clearly visible, covering the entire Hidden Cloud Village.

"This is……"

Tsuchitai recalled the sealing techniques that Kumogakure had stolen from Uzushiogakure when they invaded it, and quickly identified one of the barriers: "This is the Four Red Yang Formation! It's known as the strongest sealing barrier, and even the Tailed Beast Ball can't break it!"

"The Four Crimson Sun Formation?" the Dark Guard exclaimed in surprise. "Is it an upgraded version of the Four Purple Sun Formation? Doesn't that barrier require four Five-King level experts to activate? What kind of force would have so many experts?!"

The Hidden Cloud Village was already one of the most militaristic and aggressive villages in the ninja world.

Even at its peak a few years ago, there were only a handful of powerful individuals qualified to participate in setting up the 'Four Red Sun Formation'.

The Third and Fourth Raikage, two Jinchūriki, plus Tsuchikage who is temporarily taking on the responsibility of Hidden Cloud Village.

There are only five people in total. If four of them are selected to use the Four Red Sun Formation to trap the enemy, only one person will be left to fight the enemy, which will greatly weaken the fighting power of the Hidden Cloud Village.

Therefore, although this sealing barrier is powerful, the Hidden Cloud Village has never used it since it was taken from the Land of Whirlpools.

If Tsuchikage hadn't been an advisor to the Raikage, having read almost all of the Hidden Cloud Village's secrets and possessing extensive knowledge, it would have been difficult for him to recognize the origin of the Four Red Sun Formation at a glance.

The Four Red Yang Formation is generally used to trap the enemy and prevent them from escaping.

The enemy hasn't shown themselves yet, so let's use the Four Red Sun Formation to trap the entire Hidden Cloud Village...

Upon realizing this, Tu Tai's expression suddenly changed drastically, and he hurriedly shouted, "This is bad! Quickly send people to evacuate the villagers to safety, and the rest of you, come with me to hold off the enemy!"