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　The Tsuchikage, Onoki, disregarded his status and suddenly appeared on the battlefield; he shouldn't be surprised if he retaliated with ruthless methods.

　How heartless!

　In a one-on-one fight, Konoha is definitely the strongest among the Five Great Shinobi Villages, and in fact, if Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't been constantly on guard...

　Even if Kirigakure and Kumogakure join forces, or even if Iwagakure and Sunagakure join together, Konoha could still launch a full-scale attack.

　They were utterly crushed.

　This is the strength of Konohagakure, the number one ninja village in the ninja world!

　He knew about the Kazekage joining the battle.

　However, he didn't care much about this young Third Kazekage.

　Sakumo Hatake's strength is enough to deal with the Third Kazekage, and he is the strongest in Konoha in terms of overall strength.

　War is not about individual strength, but about the foundation of a ninja village and the cooperation between ninjas.

　But the Tsuchikage Onoki is different; he's far more powerful than the Third Kazekage!

　Both being Kage-level, Onoki is definitely at the peak of the Kage level.

　(1/3)

　Combined with Dust Release, he's practically invincible!

　How could Sakumo Hatake possibly withstand it?

　This is no longer an ordinary war. Two Kage have intervened, and he, the Hokage, is still stuck in the village. How can he possibly sit idly by?

　Stable.

　I'm afraid it won't be long before news comes that the Konoha ninja army has been defeated by Sunagakure and Iwagakure.

　Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Might Guy beside him.

　For Mai

　Tedai valued it highly; the Eight Gates Formation had demanding training conditions, requiring immense willpower.

　And unimaginable suffering.

　Actually, Hiruzen Sarutobi had heard his teacher, the Second Hokage, mention the Eight Gates ninjutsu before.

　It dates back to a very early period, possibly as early as the Warring States period.

　The Eight Gates Formation is completely different from the current ninja training system because it does not cultivate chakra, but rather taijutsu.

　Pure and ultimate physical skills.

　However, the Eight Gates Formation at that time did not have eight gates; it initially only had three gates, which were then explored by our ancestors.

　That's how we got four gates, five gates, and seven gates!

　As for the eighth gate, it's just a legend, because it's said that once the eighth gate is opened, one will possess power dozens of times greater than a Kage-level expert.

　Its power is comparable to that of a god.

　Some say they've witnessed the opening of the Eighth Gate, others say they've never. The opening of the Eighth Gate remains a mystery.

　As ninjutsu became dominant, no one paid attention to the Eight Gates anymore.

　After the ninja world was at peace, the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, maintained order in the ninja world.

　The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, loved tinkering with ninjutsu and would frequently develop new techniques, but they were always overtaken by the First Hokage.

　It's banned.

　Can ordinary people afford to use those ninjutsu techniques? It's utterly inhumane.

　As a legendary ninjutsu with a long history, Tobirama Senju naturally did not overlook the Eight Gates Formation.

　However, the version known at the time only went up to the opening of the seventh gate, corresponding to the power of a Kage.

　As for the eighth gate, it has always been vague, and there is no accurate method for its cultivation!

　Tobirama Senju, a master of developing ninjutsu, was also troubled by the Eight Gates for quite some time, but...

　Through intensive research and experimentation, they actually discovered a cultivation method that opens the eight gates.

　This method is feasible, but the cost is too high!

　Once the Eight Gates are opened, one gains world-destroying power, but the person who opened the Eight Gates will also die.

　In short, it's a ninjutsu that inflicts a thousand damage on the enemy but also a thousand two hundred damages on oneself, and its flaws cannot be compensated for.

　Tobirama Senju also understood that there were very few rumors in the ninja world about the ninja who opened the Eighth Gate, because everyone who knew about it...

　The whole department is dead.

　This time, without his elder brother Hashirama reminding him, he proactively listed the Eight Gates as a forbidden technique.

　Because he systematically studied the Eight Gates Formation and even developed a method for opening the eighth gate, he was able to understand this restriction.

　The owner of the technique naturally registered it under their own name and recorded it on the sealing scroll of Konoha.

　Might and Magic, however, cultivated to the level of the Seventh Gate, a level that very few people can reach.

　Regarding Matt Day's past

　(2/3)

　I know a little about Hiruzen Sarutobi; their family history seems to have always been...

　There was a break in my training of physical techniques, but it didn't have a significant impact.

　Now, with all seven of Dai's skills fully unleashed, he is comparable to a Shadow-level expert, a fact that evokes sighs of awe and wonder. This is also what he...

　The reason I wore it once.

　If they're lucky, they might arrive at the battlefield while the Konoha forces are still holding out. In that case, Dai would be a surprise force, capable of unleashing a devastating attack.

　With Kage-level power, he caught his opponent off guard.

　He himself would go and deal with the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki!

　"Sigh, I wonder how Ye Chen is doing?" Might Guy looked worried, concerned for his friend.

　Ye Chen!

　Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression froze for a moment. He seemed to have forgotten about this little guy. In the last battle, Ye Chen had made a promise to make him...

　Such an achievement that even I am astonished.

　This time, however, there are two true Kage-level fighters present. Even if Ye Chen could only protect himself at best, he could probably only manage to save himself. (3/3)

Chapter 209 Hiruzen Sarutobi's Heart Can't Take It (Second Update)

　This content was first published by Ye Chen. The child's condition should be somewhat better, but with two Kage-level powerhouses present, relying solely on Hatake Sakumo...

　It will probably be very difficult to withstand.

　Hiruzen Sarutobi muttered to himself, his eyes filled with worry. If they were truly defeated, the Konoha ninja on the front lines might...

　By then, they were almost completely wiped out, a huge loss that was devastating for them.

　Most importantly, will Sakumo Hatake, the White Fang of Konoha, survive?

　Given White Fang's reputation, Onoki probably won't let Sakumo go; killing Sakumo would be comparable to wiping out an entire Konoha team.

　The impact will be much greater.

　Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh and blame himself. Hiruzen Sarutobi truly hadn't anticipated that the Tsuchikage, Onoki, would react in this way.

　Under these circumstances, it was remarkable that they were able to so decisively send Iwa ninja back into the Land of Rain battlefield, and even personally take to the field.

　I should have realized this sooner; I really underestimated Onoki.

　At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi led a group of elite Konoha ninja, preparing to rush to the front lines, and had also already summoned...

　More Konoha Chunin and Genin troops followed behind, preparing to quickly stabilize the situation after the crushing defeat and regain control of the battle.

　Although it's a case of locking the barn door after the horse has bolted, it might still bring a glimmer of hope to Konoha.

　"Let's go, Dai!" Hiruzen Sarutobi's face showed a resolute expression.

　Just as everyone stepped out of Konoha's gates, they suddenly received a call from the Anbu communications ninja on the front lines.

　Urgent intelligence.

　Whoosh!!

　At that moment, a black-clad ninja delivering intelligence landed in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was at the very front of the group, and knelt down on one knee.

　Xun's opening remarks:

　Hokage, urgent news from the Land of Rain.

　Upon seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's pupils contracted, his body trembled almost imperceptibly, and he slowly said: Speak!

　He took a deep breath and spoke in a low voice, already prepared to accept any bad outcome.

　I knew bad news was coming, but I didn't expect it to come so quickly!

　It seems the situation on the front lines is indeed very tense; has the worst already happened?

　The communications officer said, his expression showing unusual shock and excitement.