Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't reply. Right now he only wanted to engage in combat as soon as possible and kill that group of monsters.
After settling the Konoha group in a temporarily constructed courtyard, Yagura Karatachi left with his people. Leaving only some ninjas outside to monitor them.
Over the next few days, apart from someone bringing food, there was absolutely no news from Yagura.
Until this day. A Hidden Mist Village Jonin arrived in the courtyard.
"Lord Mizukage has ordered everyone to follow me."
After dropping this sentence, the Jonin turned to lead the way.
Hiruzen followed with his six Jonin. Vigilantly keeping an eye on their surroundings until they entered a courtyard.
Dozens of Jonin—or ninjas with Jonin-level strength—were kneeling on one knee facing Yagura.
At this moment, they all turned their heads to look at Hiruzen. An intense chakra aura erupted collectively.
The six Konoha Jonin immediately went on high alert. Their bodies involuntarily tensing up.
Hiruzen cast a glance at these people. Completely ignored them. And walked forward.
Yagura stood at the very front. Ao, Mei Terumi, Utakata, and the four second-generation Seven Ninja Swordsmen stood to the side. Along with various clan heads, elders, and other high-ranking officials.
It could be said that the Hidden Mist Village had mobilized almost its entire force. Keeping only a small reserve.
"Mizukage. How is the battle plan arranged?"
Hiruzen spoke very directly.
"Utakata. Kisame. Ameyuri. You three and the Hokage will attack from the left flank."
Yagura gave a brief instruction and then ignored Hiruzen.
This situation made Hiruzen faintly feel that something was wrong.
Even if Konoha and the Hidden Mist Village had conflicts, ignoring them like this wouldn't cause any impact on Konoha.
What exactly is Yagura planning?
Hiruzen's mind was full of questions.
"Lord Hokage."
Kisame Hoshigaki spoke. Revealing a mouth full of sharp teeth.
"Please follow me. During the mission, it's best if you listen to my orders."
The eighteen or nineteen-year-old Kisame was completely different from how he started in the original story. Looking like a bloodthirsty hunter.
The expressions of the six ninjas behind Hiruzen instantly changed. Staring at Kisame with murderous gazes.
But Hiruzen stopped them. He spoke flatly to Kisame.
"Lead the way."
The group of six Jonin could only suppress their anger and follow behind Hiruzen.
Utakata, wearing loose clothes, completely ignored all of this. He gazed at the sky. Looking very melancholic.
Ameyuri Ringo placed her hands on the hilts of the twin swords Kiba. Watching this scene with interest.
"Hokage. I heard you are called the God of Shinobi and the Professor of Ninjutsu. I wonder if your Lightning Release is powerful?"
Ameyuri's eyes were full of fighting spirit. Looking eager to try.
While following along, Hiruzen took a puff from his pipe and turned to look at this young girl.
"Very active Lightning Release Chakra. But you seem to rely somewhat heavily on those two ninja swords."
As he spoke, Hiruzen looked at Ameyuri. The moment their eyes met, Ameyuri felt her entire body tense up. Like a lamb seeing a fierce tiger.
A moment later, Ameyuri forced a smile. Speaking somewhat stiffly.
"Worthy of being Lord Hokage."
The group remained silent. Kisame led this unit and quickly arrived at the left flank of the Daimyo's residence.
There was a collapsed ruin here. Allowing easy entry.
Seeing the unit stop, Hiruzen also executed the Summoning Technique. Summoning Enma.
The tall Enma appeared in the smoke. He swept his gaze over the surroundings. His expression instantly turned serious.
"Third."
"No need to be nervous. This is a joint operation with the Hidden Mist Village."
Hiruzen hurriedly reassured him while extending his hand.
Enma understood implicitly. Transforming into the Adamantine Staff and landing in Hiruzen's hand.
At this time, Hiruzen looked at Kisame and said.
"Your name is Kisame Hoshigaki, right?"
Hearing Hiruzen's voice, Kisame turned to look.
Hiruzen immediately said.
"We've reached this point. I think the intelligence regarding this place should be shared now."
Hearing this, Kisame not only didn't share the intelligence but fell silent instead.
This scene made Hiruzen's expression change. A bad premonition forming in his mind.
"Over the past few days, we sent many people in to gather intelligence. But not a single one was able to come out alive."
Kisame spoke with a dry voice.
"No intelligence?"
Hiruzen's heart instantly grew heavy. His guess was right.
"Then how do we proceed?"
"Wait."
"Wait?"
A glint of thought flashed in Hiruzen's eyes. Based on the limited information available, a guess flashed through his mind.
He immediately turned his gaze to the right. The main direction of Yagura's attack.
Not long after, a suffocating chakra aura erupted from that direction.
"Tailed Beast."
A Konoha ANBU couldn't help but whisper.
The other five immediately raised their vigilance to the maximum. While the Hidden Mist Village ninjas nearby appeared relatively calm.
A massive fog erupted from the distance. Spreading in all directions. Enveloping the entire Daimyo's residence in the blink of an eye.
Deep purple light flickered in the mist. An intense chakra aura radiated. The distorted presence made everyone feel as if they couldn't breathe.
"Tailed Beast Bomb."
Hiruzen's deep voice rang out.
That massive energy sphere suddenly erupted. Flying toward the Daimyo's residence in an instant.
The mist enveloping the entire city was instantly churned into layers of vortexes. Directly revealing a cavity.
A massive dark figure—resembling a bear and a boar—appeared in the smoke. Standing tall in front of the energy sphere.
The moment the two collided, brilliant light erupted.
BOOM.
A deafening sound rang out. Accompanied by a terrifying shockwave and soaring flames.
The mist enveloping the city was directly dispersed. A third of the city was instantly turned into scorched earth. The entire city was reduced to ruins. Looking as if it had been plowed over.
Yagura, in the form of the Three-Tails Isobu, charged into the ruins. Followed closely by the main force of the Hidden Mist Village.
Utakata spoke up faintly at this time.
"Move out."
Then he was the first to charge into the city. Some of the ruins began to shake. Injured monster soldiers crawled out.
Hiruzen frowned. He gripped the Adamantine Staff and charged forward. Followed closely by his six Jonin.
Kisame immediately led the rest of the people to follow.
Just as they charged into the battlefield, a powerful impact brought a strong gust of wind.
Hiruzen smashed a monster soldier with his staff. Driving it into the ruins like a nail.
That sense of power and the trembling of the ground made the pupils of the surrounding Hidden Mist Village ninjas shrink slightly.
Next, Hiruzen practically went on a killing spree. The hard bone layers that other ninjas found difficult to break through...
...shattered like porcelain under his strikes.
No matter what kind of monster soldier it was, none could stop Hiruzen's advance.
Something's wrong. Something is very wrong.
Hiruzen raised his vigilance internally.
These soldiers are indeed very strong. But it's absolutely impossible for them to render the Hidden Mist Village ANBU helpless. Unable to bring out even a sliver of information.
And it's even more impossible for them to annihilate the Kaguya clan.
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