Saving the Uchiha clan starts with becoming the clan leader.

It's not surprising that they weren't prepared. Internal conflicts within Konoha led to the Uchiha clan being sent to the eastern battlefield to fight against the Kirigakure during the Third Shinobi World War. Only a few Uchiha, including Obito Uchiha, participated in the war against the Iwa ninja.

This meant that the younger generation of Iwa ninja could only learn about the power of the Sharingan through word of mouth from their predecessors. However, they never had the opportunity to experience the power of the Sharingan firsthand until they met Uchiha Chihaya and finally witnessed the splendor of the Uchiha clan!

Konoha's number one powerhouse isn't just a boast!

To put it arrogantly, the only people who could kill the Uchiha clan besides the Senju clan are the Uchiha themselves!

Damn it!

Wen Ya's expression changed drastically.

As a ruthless warrior who fought his way up from the battlefield, he knew the ever-changing nature of the battlefield and understood that the outcome was uncertain until the very last moment. However, the power displayed by Uchiha Chihaya still put him under immense pressure.

after all,

The Konoha reinforcements had only been on the scene for less than a minute when they lost two Jonin and one Jonin lost an arm, effectively withdrawing him from the battlefield and rendering him useless. Rinno's duty was to protect Kurotsuchi. After careful calculation, they only had four Jonin left, including Wenya.

Kamisui Ryuubi Bee was engaged in a fierce battle with the Konoha ninja hiding in the shadows. Another Jonin was struggling to hold on against Ringo Ameyuri's raging onslaught, suffering greatly from her sharp lightning release techniques and appearing to be on the verge of collapse. The remaining Jonin was being targeted by Uchiha Chihaya.

As for Wenya himself,

Standing in front of him was Kakashi Hatake.

The situation deteriorated too quickly, making it difficult for Wenya to adjust his emotions. He had just seen a chance to capture Yakushi Nono alive, but in the blink of an eye, the good situation was ruined, and now he only had four Chunin left as mobile forces.

But what use are the Chunin at this time?

Even when Yakushi Nono was at her last gasp, she was not someone that a few Chunin could easily pick off; capturing her alive was already an unattainable dream.

"Everyone, the primary objective is to kill the spy Zisu."

Wen Ya's command reached everyone's ears: since capturing her alive was impossible, then kill her! He didn't give any more precise orders; he didn't have time to speak. Kakashi pounced like a wolf, and the lightning-infused blade made him hesitant to touch her.

At this moment,

I could only let my subordinates do their best.

Bathed in the glow of the setting sun, the two groups engaged in a fierce battle in the valley between the two mountains. The Iwa ninja abandoned their attempt to capture Yakushi Nonou alive and instead tried to kill her. Meanwhile, the Konoha reinforcements were limited in number and unable to retreat with Yakushi Nonou, so they could only hope to counterattack and kill the Iwa ninja.

In terms of numbers, the Iwa ninja had the upper hand.

However, Konoha's side was clearly stronger. Uchiha Chihaya and Ringo Ameyuri both had the upper hand, and it was only a matter of time before they defeated their respective opponents. Meanwhile, Bunga realized that he was not confident in defeating Kakashi, whose strength was in no way weaker than his.

The battle between Kamisui Ryube and Juri was still undecided. Meanwhile, four Chunin were besieging Yakushi Nonou. Yakushi Nonou did not fight them head-on, but instead used the terrain of the valley to delay them.

She only has so little chakra left. If she runs out of that last bit, she'll be completely helpless.

She also realized that Konoha's side now had a better chance of winning.

Without external intervention

The Iwa ninja are likely to lose.

Therefore, at this moment, she doesn't need to be stubborn; preserving herself is the most important thing to do.

"Phosphorus leaves".

"no!"

I hadn't even finished speaking!

"Miss Kurotsuchi, please retreat with me."

Phosphorus Leaf said in a deep voice.

"Phosphorus Leaf, what are you saying? Do you want me to desert? If you make a move now, you should be able to kill Dr. Zisu, right?" The girl spoke of killing without the slightest discomfort. On the contrary, the words of Yakushi Nono earlier made Kurotsuchi realize her identity and responsibility. She was here to hunt down spies and should not let her personal feelings get involved.

"Yes, if I take action now, there's a chance I can take care of that woman, but at the same time, Miss Kurotsuchi, you might be killed by the Konoha ninjas at any cost." Rinba bluntly stated the current situation.

Admittedly, Phosphophyllite is a player who is not much inferior to Wenya.

If she intervenes in the battle, she and the four Chunin have a high chance of taking down Yakushi Nono. However, at the same time, Uchiha Chihaya and Ringo Ameyuri may also pay a price to get away from their opponents and attack Kurotsuchi. After all, their opponents are just struggling to hold on against their attacks.

In other words, if Phosphophyllite makes a move, the final result will most likely be a one-for-one trade.

Replace Kurotsuchi with Yakushi Nonou.

This equation is obviously very unfavorable to Phosphophyllite. So what if Yakushi Nonou is really a walking shrine maiden? Kurotsuchi, as the granddaughter of the Third Tsuchikage, has shown extraordinary talent since childhood and is highly regarded by the Tsuchikage. It can be said that she is likely to become one of the pillars of Iwagakure in the future.

This is still the value in the long term. Even in the immediate future, if Kurotsuchi were to unfortunately sacrifice herself, what a blow that would be to the already elderly Tsuchikage... Phosphophyllite dared not think about it. The current Hidden Stone Village relies heavily on the Third Tsuchikage for support!

If it weren't for the Third Tsuchikage,

The future of Iwagakure... is anything but promising!

Hei Tu was stunned.

She looked at Phosphorus Leaf. "Phosphorus Leaf, are you saying that I... have become a burden?"

“Miss Kurotsuchi, I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t to protect you. The failure of this operation has nothing to do with you or me. It was Captain Wenya who made the wrong judgment and failed to kill the target in time, which led to the current situation.”

Phosphorus Leaf said, reaching out and grabbing Kurotsuchi's shoulder tightly. "Let's go, Miss Kurotsuchi! If we don't leave now, we might not have enough time." Ignoring Kurotsuchi's resistance, she forcibly carried her and sped off in the direction they had come from.

Wenya noticed the departure of Phosphorus Leaf and Black Soil.

For this,

He harbored no resentment, but instead breathed a deep sigh of relief. If the mission failed, so be it; he would take responsibility. But if Kurotsuchi were to suffer any damage, which in turn would affect the health of the Tsuchikage, he would be deserving of death!

but,

"Is there no hope left?"

Wenya used the Fist Rock Technique to force Kakashi back. His gaze quickly swept across the battlefield, and in the afterglow of the setting sun, he clearly saw his own predicament. Deep self-blame and heartache welled up in his heart.

It's too late to turn the tide!

"Kara!"

Thunder roared through the valley.

Ringo Ameyuri swung her Raisho-ga-Kiba, cleaving her opponent in two. The violent lightning blasted the enemy from head to toe into a blackened charcoal, so huddled up that he was barely recognizable as human. "Hiding like a groundhog, he's so annoying."

Ringo Ameyuri breathed a sigh of relief after defeating her opponent.

However, remembering that Uchiha Chihaya had an extra arm in battle, a murderous glint flashed in his eyes as he fixed his gaze on Kamisui Ryuu Kabehō, who was locked in fierce combat with Juri. Kamisui Ryuu Kabehō felt a chill run down his spine from that beast-like gaze filled with murderous desire.

This also made Wen Ya sigh inwardly, knowing that this operation had been a complete failure.

"Retreat, wall bees, retreat immediately! Mission failed, everyone retreat immediately!"

As he spoke, he quickly retreated, his hands rapidly forming hand seals, instantly refining a large amount of chakra and releasing one of his signature Earth Release techniques.

【Earth Escape - Earth Stalagmite】

This is a type of Earth Release technique, similar to [Earth Release: Rock Pillar Spear] and [Earth Release: Earth Rising Spear]. Both techniques attack enemies by creating sharp rocks, but their hand seals are different. It's not a matter of which is more powerful; it's just that Wenya happened to learn the Earth Stone Pillar technique.

One after another, sharp rock spears burst forth from the ground, their attack range extending far beyond Kakashi. Uchiha Chihaya and Ringo Ameyuri were also among his targets, while the Iwa ninja on his side remained unaffected. Kakashi was amazed by the incredible control this Earth Release technique displayed.

The Iwa ninjas reacted quickly upon receiving the retreat order, or rather, they were mentally prepared for the retreat.

They weren't fools who couldn't see the situation clearly. They understood that this time, the Iwa ninja had lost to the Konoha. If they continued to resist, they might be able to hold out until reinforcements came from the border guards or other directions, but they could also be wiped out by the Konoha ninja.

at this time,

Given Captain Wenya's steady character, the order to retreat was inevitable.

The Iwa ninja retreated like the receding tide.

Chihaya Uchiha and Ringo Ameyuri, those two battle-crazed individuals, shattered the rock spears in front of them and were about to give chase when Kakashi called out to them, "Chihaya, Ameyuri, calm down. Don't forget our mission. We're not here to fight to the death with the Iwa ninja. If you want to fight, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to do so later..."

These words went in one ear and out the other; the two, caught up in their own thoughts, had no intention of letting the Iwa ninja leave so easily.

"...You two, don't forget Lord Zongxian's orders."

With no other option, Kakashi had to resort to his final trump card. Seeing Uchiha Chihaya and Ringo Ameyuri stop in their tracks, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, inwardly lamenting how difficult it was to deal with problem children!

Fortunately, Lord Zongxian's orders were able to keep them in check.

"Senior Pharmacist."

Seeing that Uchiha Chihaya and Ringo Ameyurian had separated, Kakashi looked at Yakushi Nonou, who was leaning against the stone wall panting heavily, and went up to ask, "Are you alright?"

"You've eaten too many military ration pills."

Yakushi Nonou gave a simple answer.

Most ninjas are aware of the consequences of consuming too many soldier pills. They are not considered serious, but rather cause difficulty in walking, sitting, or lying down for a period of time, making it impossible to fight. The specific duration varies depending on individual constitution and the quality of the soldier pills.

"So, you really came to rescue me, and not to silence me?"

Kakashi was taken aback by the straightforward question, but he quickly answered frankly, "In order to ensure that the village's secrets are not leaked, we are indeed tasked with silencing people if there is no hope of rescue. However, the Hokage also said that if possible, we will try our best to bring you back alive, senpai."

"...Is that so? I will be unable to fight for the next two days and will have to rely on you to protect me. However, with Juri here, the chances of a safe evacuation from the Land of Earth should be quite high...Juri, I'm counting on you this time."

"Nonou, aren't you afraid I'll kill you?"

Zhu Li emerged from the shadows and walked over.

Unlike Kakashi's businesslike "Yakushi-senpai," Juri's address was much more familiar, but it didn't convey any intimacy; instead, it had a rather sarcastic tone.

"If Danzo were alive, I would definitely fight you to the death if I saw you." Yakushi Nonou looked at Juri who was walking over, pushed up her glasses, and showed a gentle smile on her face as if she had seen an old friend. Whether they were old friends was debatable, but they were certainly very familiar with each other.

Since they are all members of Root, and undoubtedly all elites of Root, it is only natural that they know each other.

"Who told Danzo to be dead now? I don't know much about what kind of person the Fifth Hokage was, but I believe that Kakashi is not the kind of person who would lie."

"Your intuition is as sharp as ever, which is unpleasant!"

Zhu Li snorted.

"Yakushi-senpai, you and Juri can talk about what you have to say later. Let's get out of here as soon as possible!" Kakashi had to interrupt Yakushi Nonou and Juri's conversation after glancing at the valley that was about to be completely swallowed by darkness.

"That's right!"

Pharmacist Nonou smiled and nodded, "Then I'll leave it to you, Akari."

Juri glared at Kakashi, but did not disobey the captain's orders. He wrote on the scroll with great speed, and soon a giant eagle took off, carrying the group of five people rapidly southward.

As the sun completely set, a group of Iwa ninja from the south finally arrived. They were deeply puzzled by the devastated valley and searched everywhere but could not find Kakashi and the others. In the end, they could only return disappointed!

[Chapter 180. What will Konoha use to win?]

"The mission failed?"

"It is my incompetence, please punish me, Lord Tsuchikage."