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Chapter 218 The Five-Tails Jinchuriki! (Happy New Year everyone!)

"spread!"

The Iwa ninja shouted.

The eight people immediately used the Instantaneous Movement Technique to scatter.

The Wind Release: Rasengan also flew over and exploded among them.

Rumble!

The sphere of light expanded, quickly engulfing the scattered Iwa ninja, followed by a sandstorm that swept in all directions.

Minato Namikaze and the others covered their faces with their hands. When the storm passed, the stone wall made by the Iwa ninja had disappeared, replaced by a large crater.

Kushina Uzumaki strode through the air, charging towards the giant crater.

The Wind Release: Rasengan didn't directly hit any one person, but even so, all eight Iwa ninjas were injured.

Kushina Uzumaki used her Sky Step to attack, and with a Rasengan, she sent a rock ninja who had just gotten up flying, never to rise again.

Immediately afterwards, a series of Vajra chains emerged from the ground, locking and sealing the four Iwa ninja. Then, they raised their hands and launched their shuriken, hitting their targets precisely.

In the blink of an eye, five people were dealt with, leaving three Iwa ninja. Two of them gritted their teeth and charged towards Kushina Uzumaki, while the other sank into the ground and disappeared.

As Kushina Uzumaki watched the two Iwa ninjas charging towards her, two chakra arms immediately sprouted from her body. With each arm, she unleashed a Rasengan, sending the Iwa ninjas flying.

"Stop chasing!"

Jiraiya's voice rang out.

Minato Namikaze and Shinnosuke Sarutobi both gave Kushina Uzumaki a thumbs up.

Kushina Uzumaki smiled, then asked Jiraiya, "Why aren't you chasing after them, Jiraiya-sama?"

"Even though he's underground, it shouldn't be too difficult to force him out, right?"

Jiraiya nodded and smiled, "But we need someone to bring the news of your appearance on the battlefield back to Iwagakure."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke asked, "Isn't this too dangerous?"

"What if the Third Tsuchikage intervenes personally..."

Kushina Uzumaki raised her fist: "I'm not afraid!"

"That bastard Tsuchikage, if he comes, the three of us will team up and beat him to a pulp."

Minato Namikaze and Shinnosuke Sarutobi exchanged a glance and gave each other a wry smile.

Shadow is not so easy to deal with.

Jiraiya gave a thumbs up: "Kushina is right."

"The Tsuchikage is powerful, but we're not bad either!"

"However, the probability of the Third Tsuchikage appearing is very low, while the probability of the Five-Tails Jinchuriki appearing is very high."

"Kushina, Minato, Shinnosuke, you'll be responsible for taking down the Five-Tails Jinchuriki."

Minato Namikaze and Shinnosuke Sarutobi both nodded.

Kushina Uzumaki also said very seriously, "Don't worry, Jiraiya-sama, we can definitely do it."

She knew that the Five-Tails was what Hoshino Shu wanted.

The four continued their journey and arrived at the front-line base camp.

The person in charge here is Mitokado Yan.

After learning about the situation at the front, Minato Namikaze and his two companions began to launch attacks in all directions, destroying Iwa ninja's attack points one by one.

Minato Namikaze's Flying Thunder God Technique is far more powerful than it was during the Second Shinobi World War. He is now an adult, and his chakra reserves are sufficient to support his frequent use.

In addition, there's Kushina Uzumaki, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and Sarutobi Shinnosuke, who is proficient in Earth Release, masters Lightning Release, and has also mastered the techniques of Heavy Rock and Light Heavy Rock, as well as Hoshinosuke's indestructible body.

This trio displayed an invincible aura the moment they appeared on the battlefield.

In just two days, the Iwa ninja were forced to retreat across the board.

……

In Iwagakure, in the Tsuchikage's office, Ōnoki received news that the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki had appeared on the battlefield. Although his expression was solemn, he also breathed a sigh of relief.

Since the establishment of the ninja village, the ninja world has experienced three major wars.

This is the first time the Nine-Tails has appeared on the battlefield since Konoha had a Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

It is clear that Konoha has indeed reached an unprecedented crisis.

"Send the information about the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki appearing on the battlefield in the Land of Rain to Kumogakure, Sunagakure, and Kirigakure."

Onoki immediately issued the order.

He then arranged, "Let Han go to the Land of Rain."

"Form three more elite teams and make sure we capture the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!"

If Hoshino Shu is dead, then the Four-Tails must also be dead. I wonder where it will be resurrected.

We definitely need to find the Four-Tails, but we can also take down the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and use him as leverage against Konoha in the future.

As for completely destroying Konoha, Onoki had no such idea and was well aware that it was unrealistic.

The four major ninja villages can still join forces now, but once it comes to dividing up the spoils, they will definitely turn against each other.

Huang Tu replied, "I'll personally lead the team to capture the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!"

Onoki shook his head: "Increasing troop strength is sufficient. You lead men to support the battlefield in the Land of Grass."

"Quickly conquer the Land of Grass, invade the Land of Fire, and join the battle against the Land of Rain."

Although the attack on the Grass Country is a feint, it could become the main attack!

"clear!"

Huang Tu accepted the order and turned to leave.

Onoki continued to deploy troops.

If we consider individuals, on average, they are definitely the most elite and of the highest quality in Konoha.

However, Konoha's forces are limited, especially now that they are fighting four against one.

In terms of manpower, Iwagakure still has plenty.

If it weren't for the possibility of war with other ninja villages in the later stages, Onoki would have already increased his forces frantically and overwhelmed them with a massive army.

Now, Onoki needs to adjust his strategy step by step based on the strength of the other three factions; he can't just launch a full-scale attack.

Otherwise, if all of Konoha's power is drawn here, the only ones who will benefit are Sunagakure, Kumogakure, and Kirigakure.

……

Just one day later, Sunagakure, Kirigakure, and Kumogakure all learned that Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki had entered the battlefield of the Land of Rain.

In the Raikage's office, the Third Raikage ordered without hesitation that his son and Killer Bee, the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, form the AB combination and go to the battlefield.

Kirigakure also chose to send Mei Terumi, who had only recently become a Jinchūriki, to the battlefield.

In an instant, the Ninja World War became even more intense.

Meanwhile, in the Land of Rain, Han, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki of Iwagakure, appeared on the third day after Onoki gave the order.

At the same time, there were also 600 reinforcements from Iwagakure, which greatly increased the pressure on Konoha.

"Can Jiraiya, Kushina, and Shinnosuke defeat the Five-Tails Jinchuriki?"

Mitokado Yan frowned and asked.

Jiraiya immediately understood what he meant: "It's too dangerous to let Kushina and Shinnosuke act alone."

Mitomon En said, "The difference in troop strength is too great. Currently, only Minato can quickly rush to provide support in various locations."

"Unless we can hold off the Five-Tails Jinchuriki for now... but Iwagakure's forces far outnumber ours, and we can continue to send reinforcements."

Jiraiya said, "We need to finish this quickly."

Mitokado nodded in agreement.

Just then, Kushina Uzumaki burst in from outside: "Lord Yan, Lord Jiraiya, I can handle the Five-Tails Jinchuriki!"

"I have the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, and I'm also proficient in sealing techniques, so it's entirely possible."

Jiraiya shook his head: "Iwagakure must also want to capture you. The Five-Tails Jinchuriki is very likely also bait."

Kushina Uzumaki immediately laughed and said, "Jiraiya-sama, don't forget that I can also use the Sky Step. Although it's not as useful as Shinnosuke's Light-Weight Rock Technique, it's not difficult to escape if danger arises."

Jiraiya and Mitokado Homura exchanged a glance and fell into deep thought.

Kushina Uzumaki immediately threatened, "If you won't let me go, then I'll go by myself."

"Hmph, you can't stop me."

Jiraiya suddenly had a headache.

Mitokado Homura was also helpless. Hiruzen Sarutobi sent the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to the battlefield, and no one knew what he was thinking.

It's a ticking time bomb.

"Then let's do it this way. You and Shinnosuke will form a two-person team to deal with the Five-Tails Jinchuriki."

Mitokado Homura and Jiraiya exchanged a glance and made their final decision.

Kushina Uzumaki smiled upon hearing this, pumping her fist and declaring confidently, "Don't worry, I will definitely bring back the Five-Tails Jinchuriki and infuriate the Third Tsuchikage!"

Mitokado Homura quickly said, "Just hold them off. The Five-Tails Jinchuriki is definitely not acting alone."

Kushina Uzumaki waved her hand casually: "Don't worry, I know."

After saying that, Kushina Uzumaki turned and left.

Mitokado sighed helplessly.

Jiraiya stood up: "I'm going to the front lines too."

……

Kushina Uzumaki, using Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, quickly located Minato Namikaze and Shinnosuke Sarutobi, who were resting, and relayed her orders.

"Isn't it too dangerous for just the two of you?"

Minato Namikaze couldn't help but worry upon hearing this.

Kushina Uzumaki scoffed, "Hey, my strength isn't much weaker than yours right now."

"Without the Flying Thunder God Technique, I could easily defeat you."

Minato Namikaze could only smile wryly and look at Shinnosuke Sarutobi.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke said earnestly, "Don't worry, I'll take good care of Kushina."

"Even if we are outmatched, we can still escape by air."

Minato Namikaze nodded, then watched the two leave.

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"Don't worry, they'll be fine."

Jiraiya's voice rang out.

Minato Namikaze withdrew his gaze, and then heard Jiraiya say, "You know that Hide is alright, so he'll definitely be keeping an eye on this area."

"If there's a problem, he won't consider the bigger picture."

Minato Namikaze nodded.

the other side.

Kushina Uzumaki and Shinnosuke Sarutobi headed straight for the Five-Tails Jinchuriki. Along the way, they encountered three teams of Iwa ninja, who quickly retreated upon meeting them.

During this period, the Iwa ninjas always acted this way when facing Kushina Uzumaki and her group: they would retreat when there were few of them, and only attack when there were many.

Unfortunately, Minato Namikaze's Flying Thunder God Technique was least afraid of being surrounded, so the Iwa ninja's repeated attacks ended in failure, which in turn enhanced Minato Namikaze's reputation.

The title "Yellow Flash of Konoha" has resounded throughout the entire Rain Village battlefield.

One or two squads encountered Minato Namikaze and didn't even have the courage to fight.

"arrive!"

Kushina Uzumaki stopped in her tracks.

As Sarutobi Shinnosuke looked up, he saw the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, known as the Steam Ninja, standing alone on the mound, as if he had been waiting for them all along.

"Is there only one person?"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke looked around.

"No, there are others."

Kushina Uzumaki possessed powerful senses: "At three o'clock, at ten o'clock, there's... another squad flanking us."

Sarutobi Shinnosuke's gaze sharpened: "Three squads, all seem to be elites. As expected, they used the Five-Tails Jinchuriki as bait."

Kushina Uzumaki's fists cracked as she said, "Let's attack directly from the air and take care of that guy as quickly as possible."

It seemed like a reckless decision, but Sarutobi Shinnosuke immediately nodded in agreement.

At this moment, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki released the Tailed Beast Chakra and immediately entered a state covered by the Tailed Beast Cloak. Then, tails appeared behind him.

Half-tailed beast transformation!

If the Five-Tails Jinchuriki were to unleash his full power at once, and go any further, he would lose his mind.

Even in his current state, he is barely managing to maintain his rationality.

However, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki was very cautious when facing the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke immediately formed hand seals and then placed one hand on Uzumaki Kushina's body.

Light and heavy rock technique!

Kushina Uzumaki floated up, followed by Shinnosuke Sarutobi, who was then enveloped in electricity as a chirping sound rang out.

Chidori Stream!

Lightning Release is the perfect weapon against Iwa ninja.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke initially trained in Earth Release, and later switched to Lightning Release, achieving considerable mastery in the latter.

Besides Lightning Release Chakra Mode, he has mastered all the ninjutsu, including Lightning Blade and Chidori series.

As they ascended into the air, Kushina Uzumaki immediately took a step forward and charged forward, while Shinnosuke Sarutobi followed closely behind.

On the hill, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki stared at the two rushing towards him. Suddenly, he burst into action, and with a loud bang, the hill collapsed. The Five-Tails Jinchuriki took to the air and instantly arrived in front of Kushina Uzumaki.

"So fast!"

Kushina Uzumaki was startled. She didn't have time to condense her Rasengan, so she could only unleash her chakra to clash head-on with the Five-Tails Jinchuriki.

Bang!

A shockwave swept through, sending Kushina Uzumaki flying backward. Shinnosuke Sarutobi, who was following behind, was startled and quickly reached out to catch the flying Kushina. The terrifying force sent both of them flying.

Weighted Rock Technique!

Sarutobi Shinnosuke immediately adjusted his and Kushina Uzumaki's weight, quickly stabilizing their bodies and preventing them from crashing directly to the ground.

However, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, who had just landed, unleashed another burst of power and charged forward.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke quickly formed hand seals.

Earth Escape-Yellow Quannum!

The ground turned into a swamp, and the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, who was running wildly, immediately sank in.

But his unique armor emitted steam, propelling his body into the air, and he quickly escaped the mud.

Meanwhile, the elite Iwa ninja squad that had been hiding also arrived.

The ground shook, and the surrounding ground rose.

No, it should be the ground beneath Sarutobi Shinnosuke and the others that is sinking.

Light and heavy rock technique!

Sarutobi Shinnosuke lightened the load for himself and Kushina Uzumaki, then hissed, "Kushina, come with me!"

As he spoke, he drew his sword and leaped into the air.

Sharp stone pillars extended from the four stone walls, piercing through the cave between the two.

With electric currents crackling around its blade, Sarutobi Shinnosuke wielded his ninja sword, slicing through the stone pillars one by one.

Don't underestimate me!

Kushina Uzumaki shouted, and two chakra arms appeared, each condensing into a Wind Release: Rasengan, which she then hurled upwards.

Wherever the Wind Release: Rasengan passed, the stone pillars were all cut down, turning into rubble that rolled down.

But then the Five-Tails Jinchuriki descended from the sky, swooping down at an extremely fast speed.

"I'll do it!"

Kushina Uzumaki shouted, her two chakra arms rushing forward, each holding a Wind Release Rasengan.

boom!

The Five-Tails Jinchuriki was sent flying backwards, and his two chakra arms exploded.

shhhhhh!

A barrage of rock bullets flew towards them.

Kushina Uzumaki unleashed her Vajra Chains from behind, forming a barrier that enveloped her Sarutobi Shinnosuke and blocked all of the Iwa ninja's attacks.

"If we can't stop them, we'll seal them off below!"

A Jonin from Iwa ninja shouted loudly.

Then a rumbling sound rang out, the ground on all sides moved toward the center, and the light gradually disappeared.

However, at the same time, the Iwa ninja's attack also disappeared.

Kushina Uzumaki watched with a soft snort, then withdrew the barrier. The chains rattled and pierced through the ground above her head, tearing it apart.

Rush!

Kushina Uzumaki grabbed Shinnosuke Sarutobi with one of her chakra arms, the air beneath her feet exploded, and she soared into the sky, instantly escaping the pit.

However, just as they stopped in the air, the Tailed Beast Ball of the Five-Tails Jinchuriki was already prepared on the ground and was launched with a whoosh.

The timing was perfect!

Kushina Uzumaki didn't have time to use Wind Release: Rasenshuriken, so she used Adamantine Lock to create a barrier once again.

The Tailed Beast Ball struck the barrier, causing it to dent, but it did not break.

Immediately afterwards, the Tailed Beast Ball exploded, accompanied by a thunderous roar, and the light enveloped the barrier.

The Iwa ninja on the ground stared wide-eyed, and when the light faded, they saw that Uzumaki Kushina and the other two were unharmed.

"It...it completely blocked it!"

Iwashinobu was stunned.

Meanwhile, Kushina, suspended in mid-air, hissed, "It's my turn!"

She swooped down, heading straight for the Five-Tails Jinchuriki.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke formed hand seals and used the Heavenly Cover Technique to smash the stone cover onto the Iwa ninja on the ground.

On the other side, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki unleashed his power once more, soaring into the sky and crashing into Kushina Uzumaki.

However, the chains bound his body first, suppressing his tailed beast chakra.

The speed plummeted, and Kushina Uzumaki conjured a Wind Release Rasengan in each hand, slamming it into the face of the Five-Tails Jinchuriki.

boom!

The Five-Tails Jinchuriki landed, creating a large crater.

Before he could recover, Kushina Uzumaki had already caught up, binding him with chains and completely sealing him off.

As the tailed beast's cloak gradually faded, the Five-Tails Jinchuriki completely lost the ability to resist.

Kushina Uzumaki punched him, knocking him unconscious.

(End of this chapter)