The darkness looming over the Hidden Sand felt like the brink of an apocalypse. As the head of Security and Defense, Arakawa Arashi was the first to act.
He unleashed a massive Blood-Sand Lotus, spinning it at high velocity to physically contest the encroaching void of the Super Reverse Four Symbols Sealing.
Arashi stood atop a surging dune, his hands moving in a blur as he utilized the Sand Gathering Technique—a secret method Shiraishi had taught him to restore his chakra.
While Arashi lacked Shiraishi's monstrous constitution, the constant influx of chakra allowed his sand control to transcend its usual limits.
However, the absorption speed of the Sage-enhanced sealing array far outstripped Arashi's restoration. The Blood-Sand Lotus began to wither and crack under the pressure, yet Arashi gritted his teeth, refusing to yield.
"Leave the rest to me."
The Fifth Kazekage, Aoki Shiraishi, appeared. With a touch of Inorganic Reincarnation, he instantly revitalized the wilting sand lotus.
It bloomed with a blinding radiance, clashing head-on with the darkness. Simultaneously, Shiraishi gathered the power of dragon claws in his hands—a terrifying opening move.
Entering Sage Mode, the dragon marks beneath Shiraishi's eyes flared. His movements were pure and domineering as he lunged toward the four toad statues, his claws seeking to tear through the fabric of the seal.
But just as the strike was about to connect, four pillars of fire erupted from the earth. They linked instantaneously to form a massive, crimson barrier that intercepted Shiraishi's dragon claw.
Four Red Yang Formation!
The appearance of this barrier confirmed the invaders' mastery of high-level sealing arts. To maintain this legendary Konoha barrier, one needed four Kage-level shinobi. Where in the current world could one find four such powerhouses working in tandem?
Shiraishi glanced at the crumbling stone of the statues. That old toad truly is devious. He uses the world's desire for Senjutsu to lure powerful warriors, only to turn them into his puppet soldiers.
Though his application of Earth Style Reincarnation is still a step behind Orochimaru's refined Edo Tensei.
The Dilemma of the White Snake
On the other side of the village, Shirohebi-hime was taken aback by the sheer scale of Mount Myoboku's assault. She had sent the letter, but she expected the toads to move in the shadows—not launch a full-scale invasion.
Over the last millennium, countless warriors had sought Myoboku in hopes of becoming Sages. Those who succeeded became legends; those who failed became stone statues.\
It was a clever system: the Great Toad Sage maintained a reputation for benevolence while building a massive reserve of petrified "batteries" and puppet warriors.
Myoboku's hidden strength clearly surpassed that of Ryuchi Cave and the isolationist Shikkotsu Forest.
The White Snake Sage hesitated. If she moved against the "Fat Orange" now and forced a rift with the Sand, it wouldn't benefit Ryuchi Cave.
The stronger the Sand became, the more Myoboku's influence in the mortal world dwindled. The cat was an annoyance, but the Toads were her true enemies.
The Birth of Chaos
Facing the legendary Four Red Yang Formation, Shiraishi pushed his Sage Chakra to the absolute limit. He clapped his hands together, and the dragon aura surrounding him began to shimmer with the light of a thousand stars.
Watching from below, Uzumaki Tomoki was breathless. "Master's Sage Mode... It's on a completely different level."
To break the ultimate defense, Shiraishi needed pure, unadulterated destructive power. He tested the barrier first—unleashing Wild Bolt and Freezing Flames, then a Rooting Wave sword beam infused with Water-style chakra. None could breach the crimson walls.
However, Shiraishi wasn't just attacking. His Regeneration Core was linked to a massive computational system. With every "failed" strike, the supercomputer analyzed the barrier's frequency and structural data.
A sequence of three combined jutsu finally aligned in Shiraishi's mind.
Gold electricity crackled across his left arm, causing tiny ruptures in his skin, while the intense heat of the Teal Flames turned his right arm into charred obsidian.
Thanks to Inorganic Reincarnation, his healing speed barely managed to keep pace with the self-destruction of his own limbs.
Shiraishi did not waver. He merged the lightning and fire into the draconic ultimate: Draco Meteor. The three forces collided, creating a golden-teal sphere that turned grey and murky—like a miniature universe being born.
Sage Art: Chaotic Draco Meteor!
The weight of a collapsing galaxy combined with the soaring power of the dragon. At the center of the Four Red Yang Formation, a terrifying light detonated.
"I've never seen a jutsu of this scale..."
The explosion shattered the Four Red Yang Formation. The four toad statues plummeted to the ground, disintegrating into piles of rubble. The Super Reverse Four Symbols Sealing vanished as the catalysts were destroyed.
But the battle was just beginning. From the dust and debris, four figures stepped forward, their chakra signatures vast and ancient. Their Warring States-era attire and clan crests marked them as legends from a forgotten time.
Shiraishi descended slowly, the star-like points of light around him glowing with a divine, imposing pressure. His wounds vanished instantly under his regenerative power.
"Warriors of the Warring States," Shiraishi's voice echoed through the turbulent air. "Today, I shall teach you the meaning of defeat!"
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