Konoha: I have a clone in One Piece.

Chapter 167 Swordsman and Puppet Master

That's...terrifying!

If he hadn't learned the Rasengan without hand seals from Minato, he would have been seriously injured, if not killed, if hit by that lightning spear.

A powerful lightning ninja with the eerie eye technique of bloodstains that can manipulate blood.

Where did the Ninja World News find such two terrifying ninjas?

We're here to gather news from the battlefield...

Or is there another purpose?

Jiraiya narrowed his eyes for a moment.

It seems I need to be more careful when conducting investigations in the future.

"Hurry! To the battlefield!"

"yes!"

Jiraiya gathered his thoughts, stopped lingering, and led the group of Konoha ninjas to rush towards the battlefield.

……

Unfortunately, however...

The Konoha forces on this battlefield had long been decimated by the Iwagakure forces.

The giant crab roamed through the mountains and forests, chasing after the fleeing enemies. On hundreds and thousands of sharp earthen spears hung Konoha ninjas like pieces of cured meat.

Blood stained the entire battlefield!

"this……"

"How could this be...?"

"Waaaaah, they're all dead...they're all dead..."

Jiraiya's troops arrived late.

Many Konoha ninjas burst into tears upon seeing the corpses of their fellow villagers.

"Hahaha... You're late."

The Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, laughed triumphantly in mid-air, then looked at Jiraiya with intense killing intent in his eyes:

"But since you're all here, Jiraiya brat, you might as well all die here too!"

I'm sorry... everyone, I couldn't save you.

Jiraiya's face was contorted with pain, his heart filled with guilt and self-reproach.

At the same time, he couldn't help but think of his apprentice.

If it were Minato, he would definitely be able to reach the battlefield in time.

Jiraiya was filled with rage. He looked up at the arrogant Onoki, and the thought of recalling Minato Namikaze to the battlefield of Iwagakure grew stronger in his mind.

……

The border between the Land of Lightning and the Land of Fire.

As one of the smaller countries, the Land of Hot Springs inevitably became a battlefield between the two major powers.

Mifune and Sasori have just successfully completed their mission of collecting the Two-Tails' chakra.

On their way back, however, they unexpectedly encountered the future Fourth Raikage, A, and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Killer Bee, who were on their way to the battlefield.

At this moment, the four were engaged in a fierce battle in a forest in the Land of Hot Water.

"Iai·One flash!"

Having reached the level of a master swordsman, Mifune swung his sword and unleashed a sword aura tens of meters long, which flew towards Ai and Killer Bee.

The sharp sword energy easily sliced through all the thick trees along the way, and the pressure of the sword stirred up gusts of wind.

"Compare!"

"Hey, no problem, bro!"

Upon hearing A's call, Killer Bee unleashed his chakra and instantly entered Tailed Beast Cloak mode.

Then, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki grinned and charged straight at the sword energy.

The future Fourth Raikage, A, also rushed towards Mifune with the help of Killer Bee's cover.

"Don't underestimate our Abby duo!"

As if encountering something harder than steel, the sword energy was firmly blocked by Killer Bee's hands, and then suddenly thrown into the air.

"Hahaha, well done, better than me!"

Seeing Killer Bee's bravery, Ai laughed and praised him.

At the same time, he also came to Mifune's side.

"Lightning Release: Heavy Flow Burst!"

Ai gathered a large amount of lightning chakra in his hand and then threw a punch.

This was a lightning release technique no less powerful than Chidori. In previous training sessions, A had used it countless times to shatter the hard, massive rocks on the training grounds of Kumogakure.

however.

bang——

His fist missed Mifune.

"Heh, don't think you're the only one with teammates."

In mid-air, Sasori, perched atop the Third Kazekage puppet, used his iron sand to firmly block the powerful punch.

next second.

"Magnetic Release! Sand Stream Binding!"

Heavy, dark iron sand, like a dark cloud, fell from the sky and surrounded Ai Tuan.

With a forceful clench of Scorpion's right hand, the tiny iron filings instantly coalesced!

Strangely, Killer Bee, who was not far away, did not show any sign of worry after seeing his older brother trapped.

"I never expected that you would not only attack our Two-Tails Jinchuriki, but also kill the Third Kazekage."

From the black iron sand, which was squeezed into the shape of pebbles, crackling lightning emerged.

With cracks appearing one after another, the future Fourth Raikage, A, kicked the cage to pieces and charged towards Sasori in mid-air, laughing loudly:

"Hahaha, then we can't let you get away even more, we have to catch you and bring you back!"

Iron sand flew towards A in an attempt to stop his advance, but he completely ignored it. Even the iron sand wrapped around A's feet was easily blocked by his lightning armor.

Damn it, those barbarians are disgusting!

Scorpion's expression was grim.

Having just turned the Third Kazekage into a human puppet, he was not yet very proficient in the Magnet Release ability. Now, facing the future Fourth Raikage A, who was known for his speed and had a decent defense, he found himself in a very difficult position.

Not far away, Mifune, who was fighting the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, frowned upon seeing this scene and immediately shouted to Sasori:

"Puppeteer, let's find a different opponent!"

"Alright, swordsman, this barbarian is yours!"

Without hesitation, Scorpion immediately agreed.

The two were dressed in black uniforms and wearing masks. They did not call each other's names during the battle because Mifune, as a general of the Land of Iron, needed to conceal his identity, so he had made preparations in advance.

"Compare!"

"Yo, I'm here, big brother!"

Ai was somewhat wary of Mifune, so he was not prepared to face him alone.

Killer Bee's arrival also disrupted Sasori and Mifune's plans, and the four of them were no longer on separate battlefields, but were now all mixed together.

The fighting between the two sides continued.

The sword energy, tens of meters long, flew everywhere, easily severing rocks, trees, vines, and everything around it.

The flying iron dust blotted out the sky and turned the entire jungle into a mess.

however……

These are all child's play compared to the Tailed Beast Ball.

boom--

Killer Bee, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, spat out a black chakra ball that instantly annihilated everything in front of him!

The next moment, the smoke dissipated.

"Cough cough..."

Mifune and Sasori of the Red Sand supported each other, their bodies covered in blood and dust, clearly indicating that they had both suffered serious injuries.

"Compare!"

"Yo yo yo, check it out, the final combination was the most amazing!"

The future Fourth Raikage, A, jumped up, and Killer Bee immediately followed suit.

"Lightning Release: Unparalleled Lightning Pear Blade!"

This is a combination technique of A and Killer Bee, and it is also the strongest move of the A and Bee combination that makes people tremble with fear and is invincible. Even the Third Raikage, who has the strongest defense at his peak, has been injured by it!

Sasori and Mifune, who were already outmatched by Abby's team in the battle, were now severely injured by the Tailed Beast Ball, making it virtually impossible for them to dodge Lightning Release: Absolute Bull Lightning Pear Blade.

Am I going to die...?

Scorpion stared blankly at the two figures rushing towards him, when suddenly a realization dawned on him.

However, at that moment, Mifune made a decision.

"We've been entangled for a long time, and the rest of the Cloud Ninja will probably surround us soon. Puppet Master, I'll hold them off. You have the ability to fly, so you have the best chance of escaping."

"When I get back, please convey my apologies to Lord Suzuki."

"I'm sorry the mission couldn't be completed!"

"Also, if possible, please help me protect my country."

After saying that, Mifune took a deep breath, then grabbed Sasori's collar with his left hand and threw him into the air with all his might.

"Wait..." Scorpion Head's face showed panic for the first time.

"Trying to run? No way! Even if I kill you, he won't escape!"

"Die!"

The figures of the future Fourth Raikage A and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki Killer Bee arrived in an instant.

"It's a real pity that I couldn't reach the pinnacle of kendo."

"Even so, a swordsman must forge ahead without hesitation!"

Feeling the waves of pain coursing through his body, Mifune, covered in wounds, gripped his longsword tightly, his eyes resolute.

The next second, just as he was about to swing his sword down.