Hearing the Raikage say this, everyone helplessly nodded. Indeed, this was the best way now. Moreover, this time was different from when the Third Raikage was surrounded last time. The Stone Ninjas who besieged the Third Raikage numbered thirty thousand,
while this time, the Stone Ninja army only had about five thousand, so the numbers were not on the same level. Plus, with the Raikage's terrifying divine speed and the help of the remaining Hidden Cloud Jonin, a smooth retreat was not too difficult.
However, for Hidden Cloud, there would still be huge losses. Many ninjas left behind to cover their retreat would likely sacrifice themselves. But this was inevitable. For them, the village was the most important thing.
Gripping the intelligence tightly, the Raikage snarled, "Sakura Village, Stone Village, I will absolutely make you pay for every drop of blood!!!!!!" Blue electric current flowed over the Raikage's fists.
A crackling sound emanated, and the intelligence scroll in his hand instantly burst into powder. Although the Raikage and some elite ninjas were not in Hidden Cloud Village, it didn't mean Hidden Cloud Village had no power to resist.
Under the command of Hidden Cloud Village's other high-ranking officials, the village quickly began to operate. Many Hidden Cloud ninjas who were performing missions rushed back to the village from other places, and with the ninjas originally left in the village, they immediately formed a powerful force.
Furthermore, this was the Land of Lightning. In terms of terrain, Hidden Cloud had a natural advantage. Therefore, Sakura Village's attack was met with great resistance, and Hidden Cloud was not at a disadvantage in terms of numbers at all. After all, the number of Sakura ninjas was originally far less than Hidden Cloud ninjas.
"Ding!!!!!" Sparks flew everywhere. The sound of ninja blades clashing with kunai echoed throughout the forest. The entire forest was filled with fierce battles, countless ninja tools scattered on the ground, and fresh blood stained the ground in splatters.
On the Sakura Village side, large numbers of ninjas were rushing from behind to join the battle. And from the rear of the Hidden Cloud side, Hidden Cloud ninjas continuously appeared. The number of participants grew, and the battle between the two sides grew fiercer.
"Damn Sakura Village!!! If Lord Raikage and the other Jonin weren't here..." After a clash, sparks flew everywhere. A Hidden Cloud Chunin endured, his numb arm continuously retreating. Just then, a bright blade light struck from an extremely tricky angle.
"What!!!!?" The Chunin's pupils constricted slightly. He desperately raised his kunai, trying to block this sharp blade light. "Zzzzt!!!!" Current roared. Blue electric current instantly covered the white blade.
With a soft sound, like cutting tofu, the kunai was instantly severed. The blade, wrapped in blue lightning, mercilessly pierced through the Hidden Cloud ninja's throat.
"Ughhhhh!!!" Fresh blood spurted. The Hidden Cloud ninja's terrified expression froze on his face. He groaned and slowly fell to the ground, losing his life. The blue electric light disappeared.
The beautiful girl lightly wiped the fresh blood from her blade, her face filled with coldness. This person was none other than Takeoka Junko, who had previously accompanied Ino and Deidara to Konoha for the Chunin Exams. Nearly half a year had passed, and Takeoka Junko had also matured considerably.
Compared to her height and appearance, her strength had changed even more significantly. She herself was one of the most talented ninjas of the younger generation in Sakura Village,
otherwise Ino and Deidara wouldn't have taken her to participate in the dangerous Chunin Exams. She had previously trained under Chiyo and Bluefield Chiyi, learning swordsmanship and Lightning Release respectively, with extremely high talent.
Coupled with the previous invasions from Hidden Cloud and Hidden Stone, and this time's war against the Land of Lightning, her strength had also grown rapidly, almost reaching the level of a Jonin.
On a small mountain not far away, Bluefield Chiyi stood by the cliff, quietly watching the battle below. Seeing Takeoka Junko's performance, he couldn't help but praise her from the bottom of his heart.
"Oh, the nature transformation of Lightning Release has reached this level? Truly a genius! Such rapid progress!" Bluefield Chiyi exclaimed. "To transform Lightning Release Chakra and attach it to a ninja blade to make the blade even sharper,
ordinary kunai simply cannot resist it. It seems she has learned quite a bit from Chiyo during this time," Ino muttered to herself.
"What about that Deidara guy? Why haven't I seen him? You know, for such a major battle, that guy doesn't seem like the type to be absent," Bluefield Chiyi asked Ino with some doubt.
"I asked him to deliver a message to the Tsuchikage. Among us Sakura ninjas, only he possesses the ability to fly and can deliver our plan to the Tsuchikage at the fastest speed," Ino said lightly.
"Deliver a message to the Tsuchikage?" Bluefield Chiyi looked a little doubtful, chuckled, and Ino said, "Ah, it's about the general attack on Hidden Cloud Village. Our plan has been exposed. With the Raikage's personality,
he will definitely lead a large force back to Hidden Cloud Village to intercept us. Then Hidden Stone's obstruction will disappear, and they will definitely pursue Hidden Cloud relentlessly. The final target will eighty percent be Hidden Cloud Village."
Bluefield Chiyi's eyes lit up upon hearing Ino's words. Ino continued, "So, at that time, we Sakura ninjas and Stone ninjas will converge and launch a general attack on Hidden Cloud Village!!!" As she said this, a cold sneer appeared at the corner of Ino's mouth.
"He probably thinks the same way. However, to intercept Hidden Cloud's pursuit, Hidden Cloud will have to pay a considerable price. After all, leaving your back exposed to the enemy is a huge taboo." Hearing this, Bluefield Chiyi chuckled playfully.
"Why don't we attack Hidden Cloud Village directly now? Aren't these Hidden Cloud ninjas below no match for us? If we do that, by the time the Raikage rushes back to Hidden Cloud Village, we might have already taken care of Hidden Cloud Village entirely." Bluefield Chiyi asked, still puzzled.
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