Naruto: The Age of Ninja Swords Begins in Kumogakure

Leaving aside the group who fled after completing their mission, a fierce battle was raging on the other side of the battlefield, with the fighting between the two sides instantly reaching a fever pitch.

Overall, the Konoha ninja were at a slight disadvantage, mainly due to the difference in numbers, with the Sand Village ninja army being almost twice the size of the Konoha ninja army.

Their high-level combat strength is also not bad. Not only is the well-known Chiyo participating, but there is also a Magnet Release expert.

What frustrated Minato Namikaze the most was that his opponent seemed to be very familiar with his fighting style. Many times, when he tried to use the Flying Thunder God Technique to launch a sneak attack, his opponent dodged it. On several occasions, he was even almost outmaneuvered.

Especially the three of them, Rasa and the woman, both of them had Magnet Release. The sand and gold dust swirling around them could catch the Flying Thunder God Kunai they threw out in the first instant and destroy the spells and incantations wrapped around them.

Moreover, both of them were covered in thick layers of sand as armor, making it difficult to break through even if their Rasengan hit them.

Although Chiyo didn't have Magnet Release, she was covered in puppet mechanisms, all coated with highly poisonous substances. Even with the antidote made by Tsunade, she dared not be harmed.

Even the ninjas from Sunagakure destroyed the Flying Thunder God kunai they threw immediately. The simplest way was to throw an explosive tag at them. Although it couldn't destroy the kunai, it could destroy the talisman paper.

That's really a rip-off.

Although he was distressed, he also realized that his information had been leaked, and it must have been done by someone from his own village.

Some people don't want to make a name for themselves on the battlefield.

Thinking of this, two figures flashed through my mind instantly. Were they those two?

At that moment, a surge of chakra entered his body. Minato Namikaze did not refuse, and the next moment a deep voice rang in his mind.

"Minato, are you alright?"

"Senior Qufeng, I'm fine, but it seems my information has been leaked, so I'm afraid I won't be able to play a significant role in this battle."

Minato Namikaze smiled wryly; he knew it must be an internal problem within the village.

Although I knew the village was not simple and had a lot of darkness inside, I really didn't expect it to be this dark.

"Don't be discouraged. This isn't your fault. This battle wasn't a good opportunity for you to perform. Go back and switch Kushina with her. Let her block Chiyo. Her Adamantine Lock is perfect for ranged attacks and can effectively counter Chiyo's Chikamatsu Ten.

"You must defend the mountain fortress and absolutely not let the Sand Ninja break in."

Akimichi Torifu swung his great naginata at Rasa while using their mental connection to warn him.

On the other side, Tsunade was also struggling to defeat Karura, whose defense was too tight.

"I'll go right now!"

After glancing at the current battlefield, Minato Namikaze, despite his resentment, could only use the Flying Thunder God Technique to leave. A short while later, he returned with Kushina Uzumaki.

Knowing the urgency of the situation, Kushina Uzumaki immediately confronted Chiyo, who was controlling the Chikamatsu Ten, and launched a powerful attack with the five Vajra Locks extending from her back.

Although she was imprisoned in Kumogakure, the Kumogakure ninja did not mistreat her. Apart from needing to cooperate with some experiments, she was basically provided with good food and drink, and her cultivation speed was not bad.

With the special training she received from that brat and her cultivation over the past year, she has reached the Shadow level.

It shouldn't be difficult to at least keep that old woman in check.

With Kushina Uzumaki holding Chiyo back, the situation on Konoha's side has improved considerably.

As the defending side, they have the advantage of terrain. As long as they can block the opponent's Kage-level powerhouse, holding the position is not difficult.

Seeing that Konoha had changed its personnel and was able to hold off Chiyo, Rasa's heart sank.

As if things weren't bad enough, the giant black eagle that had been scattering explosive tags high in the sky suddenly flew behind them and continued to fly towards the horizon.

"not good."

Noticing the unusual behavior of the ninja eagle, and glancing at the direction it was flying, he realized he was in a bad situation.

That's the direction of their camp; the ninja hawk could fly there very quickly at its speed.

He wasn't sure if the ninja hawk had come to bomb their camp and destroy supplies, or if it was there for something else.

If it's the former, that's fine, but if it's the latter...

Thinking of this, Rasa broke out in a cold sweat. Then, gritting his teeth, he intensified his attack without regard for chakra consumption.

Sensing Rasa's unusual behavior, Akimichi Torifu secretly chuckled, but his offensive remained steady.

He has already mastered the Yin Seal, and his chakra reserves are enough for him to fight for a long time. The chakra in the Butterfly Transformation Seal can also form an all-around defense, so he is not afraid of this kind of Magnet Release.

Many Sand Ninja also noticed the black hawk's unusual behavior, but they were unable to intercept it and could only continue fighting.

Leaving aside the changes on this battlefield, on the other side, Tamura Hao and his group ran for over a hundred kilometers before finally stopping to rest.

"Are these all the people left?"

Tamura Hiroshi felt heavy-hearted. When they went there, there were thirty people, but when they came back, there were less than twenty left, and everyone was injured. Several of them had to be carried.

"It's already very good."

Nara Shikaku, panting heavily, thought this was normal. After all, this mission was extremely dangerous, and it was already good that so many people had returned.

There are always deaths in war.

"Didn't Obito break through either?"

After scanning the area, Tamura Hao did not find Obito Uchiha, and his heart sank.

Did they stay at the Sand Village camp?

Or was he captured by Madara Uchiha?

"Obito couldn't break through because he was saving me."

Kakashi, pale-faced, was filled with self-reproach. He had been too careless. Although Chidori was powerful, his dynamic vision couldn't keep up, and he was nearly killed by a Sand Ninja's scheme.

Obito saved him, but he himself was left behind. He watched as half of Obito's body was torn apart by a wind-style ninjutsu.

Nohara Rin was also very sad, after all, he was her teammate with whom she had spent so much time, and also her friend.

Before the war, Obito said he would protect himself, but he failed to do so. He was so foolish!

"Cheer up. You still need to get Rin back safely. Don't let Obito down."

Patting the boy on the shoulder, Tamura Hao offered a word of encouragement before walking towards Shizune and Might Guy. Might Guy wasn't in good shape either, having forcibly opened the sixth gate earlier.

At this stage, Might Guy can only open four doors without taking damage. Opening the fifth door will cause slight damage, and opening the sixth door will be fatal, not to mention maintaining it for a long time.

Meanwhile, he pondered Obito's situation: was it an accident? Or was it orchestrated by Age Spot?

Meanwhile, Obito Uchiha had regained consciousness. He was currently enveloped by a strange substance, and the right side of his body was in great pain.

"I told you to take me to Kakashi and Rin."

Obito Uchiha communicated with the thing enveloping him again. He didn't know what it was, but he knew it had saved his life.

But he still had to go and meet up with Rin and Kakashi.

Moreover, this guy is very long-winded, saying that reality is too cruel, so why not create an illusionary world where one can live the life they want? It's all so absurd.

"Old Spot wants to see you."

Zetsu responded again, saying that this was the target designated by Old Man Ban, and he had to bring him back.

"I don't want to see that boss. Take me to Kakashi and Rin."

Obito Uchiha was very determined, and even struggled desperately despite the excruciating pain on the right side of his body.

"Stop, stop, stop! You'll die if you keep doing this."

Whirlpool Jue quickly stopped; he truly had no way to deal with this human, who was stubbornly persistent.

"Take me to meet up with Rin and Kakashi right now, or I'd rather die."

Obito Uchiha wasn't stupid; he wouldn't go to see that person.

He needs to hurry and rejoin his teammates. As for his injuries, as long as he can hold on until he reaches the God of Gamblers, he'll definitely be able to get treatment.

"Okay, I'll take you to meet your teammates, but you have to tell me what it feels like to need to poop."

After thinking it over, Whirlpool Jue finally agreed, but with conditions.

Are you kidding me?

Obito Uchiha was furious. Who asked such a question?

"Fine, I won't tell you then!"

Seeing that the boy was about to cause trouble again, Whirlpool Jue had no choice but to change direction and run at high speed.

This was part of the plan, specifically instructed by Old Ban. The only question is whether this human can activate those eyes.

At the same time, he did not forget to continue to instill those ideas in the boy according to Old Ban's plan, all of which would help the boy awaken the Kaleidoscope.

On the other side, Tamura Hao and the others rested for a while before continuing their journey. They were still within the Land of Wind and needed to leave as soon as possible.

After running for an unknown period of time, Yamanaka Inoichi, who had been carried on Akimichi Choza's back, suddenly called for a stop.

"There are people ahead, ten streams of chakra, all Jonin, one of whom is even stronger than a Jonin. They are heading this way and are expected to arrive in three minutes."

"alert!"

Nara Shikaku adopted a serious expression, signaling everyone to be on guard.

The group put down the seriously wounded who could no longer fight and formed a battle formation in front, with two of them standing on either side and behind Tamura Hiroshi.

Yamanaka Inoichi, positioned at the very back of the formation, glanced at the two out of the corner of his eye before silently preparing his spirit transformation technique.

This time, real danger is about to strike.

Three minutes later, ten figures rushed over quickly. After seeing the attire of the ten people, everyone was puzzled.

Because that was the attire of their Konoha Dark Division.

"What's going on? We haven't even reached the rendezvous point yet, how come someone's coming to meet us? Or is it the Anbu?"

Nara Shikaku muttered to himself, revealing a hint of doubt while remaining vigilant.

"Shikaku, don't be nervous, it's me."

When he had run about thirty meters, Sarutobi Shinnosuke suddenly stopped and took off his mask.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Nara Shikaku turned back to look at Yamanaka Inoichi. Only after seeing Inoichi nod did he appear to breathe a sigh of relief, but his doubts remained.

"How did you end up here?"

As he spoke, his gaze subtly swept over the long staff held in Sarutobi Shinnosuke's hand.

Is that the one?

"A spy stole important information about the village and escaped to the Land of Wind. We were ordered to hunt him down, and we came to check on you after sensing your chakra."

You're not feeling well. Should I arrange for someone to escort you back?

As Sarutobi Shinnosuke spoke, he naturally stepped forward, followed by nine Anbu ninjas.

Nara Shikaku acted naturally, but Yamanaka Inoichi, who was at the very back, suddenly spoke up.

"No, they have murderous intent."

Yamanaka Inoichi's words stunned everyone, but Sarutobi Shinnosuke and his group of ten reacted first and immediately used ninjutsu to attack.

A figure crackled with electricity as he used the Lightning Instantaneous Movement Technique to appear in front of Nohara Rin and Kakashi, slashing with his ninja sword, aiming to eliminate the two first and prevent them from triggering the Flying Thunder God Kunai.

"Be careful!"

Rin Nohara reacted and pushed Kakashi away, but she was cut in half at the waist by his ninja sword.

This scene was witnessed by Zetsu Uzumaki, who happened to arrive, and also by Obito Uchiha, who was inside the confines of the confines.

Although the distance was still far, he could still see it clearly with the help of the three-tomoe Sharingan, but it was precisely because he could see it clearly that he felt even more desperate.

"This can't be real! This can't be real!"

His eyes were bloodshot, and tears of blood streamed down his face. The three tomoe spun rapidly, and when they reached a limit, they converged instantly, transforming into a complex pattern.

His kaleidoscope has been activated!

Sensing that Obito Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan had been activated, Zetsu Uzumaki immediately knocked him unconscious and then ran away.

Having achieved his goal, there was no need to stay any longer, and besides, there were too many people over there, and he couldn't possibly defeat them.

Most importantly, Obito Uchiha's current physical condition is very poor, making it even more impossible for him to exert his strength, so retreating is the best option.

At the same time, Sarutobi Shinnosuke steadied the Vajra Staff in his hand and aimed at the boy who needed the most attention.

"The Vajra Staff - Extend!"

The long stick instantly extended and pressed against Tamura Hiroshi's chest, forcing his body to slide backward.

The impact was like a battering ram. Even though Tamura Hao was prepared, his sternum was shattered, and he spat out a mouthful of blood, his lungs were damaged.

Despite the pain, he raised his hands to form a hand seal, but his hands were grabbed by two people on his left and right, who then pierced his palms with kunai and applied a strong anesthetic.

That wasn't all. Suddenly, a hand extended from the Vajra Ruyi Staff on his chest, its fingers like knives, and swiftly stabbed towards his vital heart.

Faced with this deadly attack, Tamura Hao leaped forward desperately to dodge, but he couldn't completely avoid it. The claw pierced his liver and pulled it out, causing blood to splatter.

The Vajra Ruyi Cudgel continued its pursuit, seemingly determined to fight to the death. After crushing the liver, it struck again with its claw.

That's right, it was Enma who made the move. Although he was reluctant, he couldn't resist Shinnosuke's persistent requests and finally had to agree.

Moreover, Shinnosuke's idea wasn't wrong. This child's potential was too terrifying, threatening the future of the Sarutobi family, which was equivalent to threatening the future of their monkey clan. He had to be killed.

The Vajra Ruyi Cudgel swept across, and the bloodstained claws once again thrust out like knives.

With its indestructible body and immense power, this hand is no less powerful than the heirloom hand blade of the Yoruzuki clan in Kumogakure, making it virtually indestructible.

But before the attack could land, a giant sand claw suddenly emerged from Tamura Hiroshi's abdomen and grabbed the Vajra Ruyi Cudgel.

The giant claw had some patterns on it, which had sealing power. The chakra in the ape demon's body was instantly suppressed, and it was even difficult to maintain the form of the Vajra Staff, and it turned back into its original form.

"The Desert Layer Burial Seal!"

Before they could even understand what was happening, the surrounding sand suddenly surged, enveloping everyone in the area and quickly coalescing into a three-tiered pyramid, covered with cursed patterns.

Only Sarutobi Shinnosuke, who was furthest away, sensed something was wrong and dodged with a Body Flicker Technique.

"Magnet Release! He really did seal the power of the One-Tailed Beast."

Upon seeing the pyramid seal, Sarutobi Shinnosuke exclaimed, "As expected!"

After seeing the other party create that two-tailed energy, he suspected that the other party had also obtained the power of the one-tailed one.

After all, the One-Tailed Jinchuriki was severely injured by the Ino-Shika-Cho trio and committed suicide, so collecting some of the One-Tailed Chakra shouldn't be difficult.

Now it seems that this was indeed the case.

"Don't think you can survive by hiding."

With a cold snort, Sarutobi Shinnosuke raised his hand, formed a hand seal, and finally slammed it hard onto the sand.

"Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall Technique!"

A massive earthen wall rose up, forcefully overturning the sealing pyramid.

However, the pyramids had long been sealed into a single unit by a sealing technique, and could not be destroyed without breaking the seal.

Unable to disperse even after reaching its peak, Sarutobi Shinnosuke switched to using a Fire Release ninjutsu, specifically a secret technique passed down within the Sarutobi clan.

"Fire Release: Great Flame Technique!"

Huge flames continuously spewed from its mouth, spraying onto the massive pyramid.

Sensing the heat from the outside, Tamura Hao at the core of the pyramid remained calm. He even used chakra threads to tighten the blood vessels in his liver to stop the bleeding, while suppressing his heartbeat and blood flow to the lowest possible level.

Losing a liver in a short period of time is not a major problem; at least it won't cause immediate death.

Those who die quickly from internal organ injuries mostly die from excessive blood loss.

Given Tamura Hao's current physical condition and medical ninjutsu skills, he could survive for a day in this state without any problem.

Of course, in addition to stabilizing his own injuries, he did not forget to stabilize the injuries of others, especially Nohara Rin, and injected life energy into everyone to maintain their vitality.

Then there's the air storage, which involved creating several dedicated cavities.

"Attention everyone, use breath-holding techniques to reduce air consumption. Our support will arrive soon."

Soon, Yamanaka Inoichi used a secret technique to connect with everyone's mental consciousness, and Nara Shikaku's words rang in everyone's minds, and everyone did as he said.

This is for survival, and no one dares to disagree.

After delivering the message, Yamanaka Inoichi used his Spirit Transformation Technique to enter the Enma's mental space, read his memories, and search for the secrets of the ape clan's Vajra Body training, as well as information about the Sarutobi family and Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Meanwhile, outside, Sarutobi Shinnosuke used his Great Flame Technique to roast the sealed pyramid for a while, but when he still couldn't do anything to it, he became furious.

"Let's see how long you can hold out."

"Earth Release·Yellow Spring Marsh!"

He cast the spell again, turning a large area of ​​surrounding yellow sand into a swamp, which then caused the massive sealing pyramid to sink and completely seal it off.

He wanted to see how long those people could hold out without air.

After doing all that, he took out a pocket watch and checked the time.

He had previously found intelligence left by his own people, knowing that these people had backup and would arrive in an hour, according to the timeline.

I must eliminate all these people within an hour, otherwise it will be troublesome when the Pig-Deer-Butterfly tribal reinforcements arrive.

Still feeling uneasy, Sarutobi Shinnosuke continued to use the Swamp of the Underworld technique, causing the sealed pyramid to sink further downwards.

The earth can largely block sensory ninjutsu; as long as the ground is deep enough, it will be difficult to sense.

Even if the sealed pyramid fails to collapse after an hour, it will be very difficult for the three races of pig, deer, and butterfly to find these people. It will take a long time, enough to suffocate them.

However, no matter how ruthless Sarutobi Shinnosuke was, he never imagined that those people were prepared in advance; he was just a fish that had been caught.

Nara Shikaku quietly took out a small high-pressure air canister and slowly released the air inside, allowing them to stay here for a longer period of time.

Meanwhile, Tamura Hao took out a blood vial and poured out the blood that had been drawn earlier, staining the surrounding yellow sand and giving him a very miserable appearance.

When it comes to acting, Tian is serious! (End of Chapter)