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Chapter 228 The Death of Chiyo!

Three days later.

With the Raikage's injuries fully healed, the two sides' top experts faced off once again.

Soldiers against soldiers, generals against generals.

Minato Namikaze continues his clash with the AB combination.

The Raikage, on the other hand, faced Kushina Uzumaki, Shinnosuke Sarutobi, Nawaki, Erika Uzumaki, Kei Hyuga, and Jiraiya.

As soon as the battle began, Kushina Uzumaki, Erika Uzumaki, and Kei Hyuga took to the air.

Erika Uzumaki was responsible for using the sealing technique Vajra Seal to restrain the Raikage. Kei Hyuga had no offensive means that could threaten the Raikage, so he could only play a supporting role and use his Byakugan to observe the Raikage's movements.

Facing the Raikage head-on were Sarutobi Shinnosuke, Nawaki, and Jiraiya.

Compared to the previous battle, Nawaki and Jiraiya seemed to have replaced Sakumo Hatake and Torifu Akimichi.

In terms of overall strength, Nawaki is certainly not as good as Hatake Sakumo at the moment.

However, the rope tree also has its own advantages.

For example, one can be proficient in Wind Release, Lightning Release, Water Release, Earth Release, and Genjutsu, and master Sage Mode. Under Sage Mode, the Wind Release: Rasengan can also be used.

Jiraiya's methods were also more diverse than Akimichi Torifu's.

Especially after Sage Mode was activated, the sealed chakra was released, causing Jiraiya's combat power to surge for a period of time.

With such coordinated, three-dimensional combat, even the Third Raikage, with his formidable strength, was unable to defeat Kushina Uzumaki.

The Third Raikage's plan was thwarted once again.

Time passes little by little.

The two sides clashed several times, with neither side having the upper hand.

Meanwhile, peace talks between Konoha and Iwagakure were progressing steadily in Amegakure, profoundly impacting the entire Fourth Shinobi World War.

In June of Konoha 46, the war between Konoha and Kumogakure entered a stalemate.

The Third Raikage's plan to capture the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki failed, and he was forced to retreat to Kumogakure due to the formal signing of a peace agreement between Konoha and Iwagakure.

This also signaled a turning point in the Third Shinobi World War.

Konoha freed up a large number of troops, with Sunagakure being the first target.

Starting in June, Konoha launched a counterattack against Sunagakure and won victory after victory.

Meanwhile.

Within Konoha Village, Hoshino Shigehisa was immersed in his training, as if he were invisible.

His previous study and research on the techniques of soul imprisonment, spiritification, and even the technique of sealing corpses laid a solid foundation for Xingxia Xiu in the field of souls.

Although it's uncertain whether I can achieve this state, in the [Soul Singer] state, going all out on research into the soul is undoubtedly necessary.

After nearly a year of diligent practice, as Konoha marched toward victory in the war, Hoshino Shu's training also received its first piece of good news.

In the forest of death.

Xingxia Xiu used a freezing spell to immobilize a tall brown bear, then slowly walked forward and slapped the bear's body with his palm.

The next moment, a phantom flew backward from the brown bear's body.

Spirit!

Or rather, that is the soul of the brown bear.

He was slapped out of his body by Xingxia Xiu.

This is what he has achieved in the past six months!

With a flash, Xingxia Xiu seized the brown bear's soul and then struck it back into the bear's body.

After releasing the terrified brown bear, Hoshino nodded with satisfaction: "The technique is definitely not a problem."

"Next, let's try ninjas, and then we'll try tailed beasts..."

If you want to find someone to test your skills, the battlefield is the place to go.

After thinking for a moment, Xingxia Xiu disappeared from the Death Forest.

River country.

Inside a tent at the medical team's camp, Tsunade was concentrating on preparing an antidote when Hoshino suddenly appeared behind her.

Tsunade was startled awake. Turning around, she was immediately overjoyed: "Shu, what brings you here?"

She hadn't seen her husband for a while.

Hoshino Hide laughed and said, "I missed you, and it just so happens that I need to test out a new ninjutsu."

Tsunade rolled her eyes at Hoshino, then asked curiously, "What new ninjutsu?"

Hoshino stepped forward and put her arm around Tsunade's waist: "A ninjutsu about the soul."

Tsunade's eyes lit up: "Is it the soul-extraction technique you mentioned before?"

Xingxia Xiu nodded: "Not bad."

"We've already tested it in the Forest of Death without any problems, so we want to try it out on the battlefield."

"Next, let's see how to split the tailed beasts."

Tsunade nodded, then asked, "Under what identity do you plan to use on the battlefield?"

Xingxia Xiu thought for a moment, then asked with a smile, "How about Uchiha Madara?"

Tsunade stroked her chin and said, "That's a bit of a waste of talent. Who are you planning to deal with?"

"The Fifth Kazekage did not appear on the battlefield."

Hoshita Hideyoshi said, "How about Chiyo then?"

"If you get rid of her, you won't have to go through all this trouble."

Tsunade nodded: "Then let's go with her!"

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Once Chiyo is dealt with, she can withdraw from the battlefield.

Moreover, without Chiyo, the morale of Sunagakure will inevitably plummet, and its fighting strength will be further weakened. It will certainly not be able to hold on and will be completely defeated.

The two chatted for a while longer before Xingxia Xiu disappeared from the tent.

When he reappeared, he had already arrived outside the Sunagakure front-line headquarters.

Donning a black robe and a mask, Hoshino Shizuka transformed into Uchiha Madara and burrowed underground, infiltrating the camp and silently appearing in Chiyo's tent.

Chiyo was preparing the poison, and several Sand Ninja were helping her inside the tent.

Hoshino slowly rose from the ground, and Chiyo immediately noticed: "Who's there?"

With a single glance, Hoshino's eyes swept across Chiyo's assistants, who all collapsed to the ground, unable to get up.

"Genjutsu, Sharingan!"

Chiyo stared at the evil eyes beneath the mask, her pupils shrinking sharply: "You are... Uchiha Madara?"

Xingxia Xiu said calmly, "Not bad!"

Chiyo took a deep breath and asked, "What are your intentions, sir?"

"You've hindered this war!" said Hoshino.

Chiyo's heart pounded: "You...you're going to help Konoha?"

Why?

As a high-ranking member of Sunagakure and the former Kazekage, she was naturally very aware of the reappearance of the supposedly dead Madara Uchiha and his alliance with the Four Kage to ambush Hideaki Hoshino.

Therefore, I am extremely puzzled at this moment.

"No."

Xingxia Xiu said, "It's about creating hatred."

"You are dead, and Sunagakure has lost this war."

"Two Kazekage died at the hands of Konoha. Heh, I suppose Sunagakure won't be so indifferent to Konoha's revenge in the future?"

Chiyo's heart sank: This guy is going to manipulate the situation in the ninja world!

What is the purpose?

Chiyo felt no fear of death at that moment; instead, she was worried about the future of Sunagakure.

What should I do?

Is there any possibility of escaping?

Chiyo's mind raced, and before she knew it, cold sweat was pouring down her forehead.

At such close range, the puppet would probably be dealt with before it could be retrieved.

Hoshino looked at Chiyo and said, "Don't waste your energy. Just quietly welcome death."

"Your death was a contribution to the peace of the ninja world. In the future, I will let you appear in the peaceful land I created."

These words sent chills down Chiyo's spine, and she couldn't help but shout, "Uchiha Madara, what is your purpose?"

You'll find out later.

As Hoshino raised her hand, Chiyo immediately retreated, but was then entangled by vines that sprouted from the ground.

His palm plunged straight into Chiyo's body, and then Chiyo's soul was pulled out by Hoshino Shuu.

Chiyo stared wide-eyed at the bizarre scene: "Damn it, what kind of trick is this?"

With a tug, Hoshino easily pulled Chiyo's soul out of her body.

"very good……"

Looking at the soul curled up in his hand, Hoshino smiled to himself, withdrew his Wood Release, and let Chiyo's body fall to the ground.

Carrying Chiyo's soul, Hoshino Shu's figure disappeared from the tent.

When the Sand Ninja inside the tent awoke from the genjutsu and discovered that Chiyo was dead, they cried out in shock.

(End of this chapter)