The Third Hokage Was No Help Either
"Swish!"
What was originally just five or six shuriken suddenly turned into a torrential downpour, increasing a hundredfold in number in an instant, so dense it was terrifying.
If it were someone else, they would either be caught off guard by such a move, like Kakashi and others.
Either they have enough time to deal with it, like someone at the level of the Five Kage.
But Ye Liangnai, because he has Water Clone elsewhere.
Therefore, he was able to use the Water Transformation Technique by taking advantage of the Water Clone!
Therefore, this kind of physical attack has no effect on Ye Liangnai.
Therefore, when the Third Hokage approached and intended to strike Ye Liangnai, he couldn't help but shout that something was wrong.
He never expected Ye Liangnai to be so extraordinary.
With visibility so poor, there was absolutely no time to react.
"Water Release: Water Severing Wave!"
The Third Hokage was greeted by a condensed line of water, as bright as light.
Before he could react, they pierced his right arm and punched a finger-sized hole in his shoulder.
"Uh-huh!"
After being injured, the Third Hokage retreated immediately, not daring to linger for even a moment, even though his shoulder was so sore that he could no longer lift his arm.
"Want to leave? Not so easy!"
Ye Liangnai didn't think she could immediately have a decisive battle against the Third Hokage.
He believed that the Third Hokage wouldn't risk his life to fight him alone!
After all, he had an absolute advantage in troop strength!
To his utter surprise, the Third Hokage actually did just that!
Since that's the case, how can we let it go!
Lightning Release: Lightning Blade!
But just as Ye Liangnai was about to give chase, he suddenly heard Kakashi Hatake's voice behind him.
A cold bolt of lightning was already close to his back!
Behind the Third Hokage, Shikaku Nara appeared with Inoichi Yamanaka and Choza Akimichi, protecting the Third Hokage.
At this moment, not only Ye Liangnai, but also felt a chilling sense of crisis.
Fortunately, the fog blocked the lightning; otherwise, if Nara Shikaku had been entangled in his Shadow Imitation Technique, the situation would have been even more troublesome!
"Lightning Release: Lightning Pillar Wall!"
A hexagonal lightning barrier appeared just short of Ye Liangnai's body, protecting him.
"Bang!"
Lightning Blade slammed heavily against the Lightning Pillar Wall.
In an instant, lightning clashed, unleashing terrifying sounds and light, accompanied by a continuous hissing noise.
Of course, only Ye Liangnai could hear such a sound.
"Earth Release: Earth Rising Spear Technique!"
But just as Ye Liangnai was fighting Lightning Blade, he heard a sound beneath his feet!
A sharp, homemade gun pierced the ground precisely and pierced his body.
But--
"That was close! You were just a hair's breadth away from succeeding!" Ye Liangnai dodged the attack with her Water Transformation Technique and looked ahead.
Ahead of him, the Wood Release ninja Tenzo emerged from underground, his face filled with regret.
"You seem unaffected by the fog? You were able to pinpoint my location so accurately, that's impressive!" Ye Liangnai said with certainty.
"Hmph, good to know!"
"You're surrounded. Surrender, Ye Liangnai, you have nowhere to go!"
Tenzo said in an extremely cold tone, feeling that the overall situation was already settled.
Yes, there's Kakashi and Tenzo before them!
Behind them were the Ino-Shika-Cho and the Third Hokage!
By any measure, it's a desperate situation!
But that's true for others; for Ye Liangnai, it doesn't exist at all!
"Surrounded? Hmph, how naive!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Ye Liangnai removed the Lightning Pillar Wall and vanished from the spot in a flash.
The voices came from all directions. "Then I'll show you the true power of the Mist Concealment Technique!"
"Next, please don't be so quick to believe in yourself!"
It was ethereal and eerie, making it impossible to know where the sound came from!
"Hmph, the Mist Concealment Technique? Watch me shatter your myth with my Wood Release perception!" Tenzo sneered upon hearing this.
Many roots had grown from his body, which was why he was able to pinpoint Ye Liangnai's location.
Using the extensive root systems of trees that are ubiquitous in the forest, vibrations are used to locate the approaching enemy!
"In the forest, no one can deceive my eyes!" he said with utmost confidence.
"Don't be impulsive, that man isn't that simple!"
He could faintly hear Kakashi's furious shout.
But keep in mind that the distance between them was no more than one meter.
To be on the safe side, Kakashi stood back-to-back with him to prevent a surprise attack!
"We should quickly get close to the Lord Hokage. Since he knows you can sense things, he'll definitely kill you first!"
Kakashi spoke almost right up to Tenzo's ear, so that Tenzo could barely hear what Kakashi was saying.
And beneath their feet, the root system extending from the Tenzo has already established a connection with the Third Hokage!
"Knew!"
Although Tenzo was unwilling, he did not act rashly and immediately moved closer to the Third Hokage, who was only ten meters away from them.
Furthermore, they are all prepared for battle and can react immediately to any crisis.
"However, you know nothing about my speed!"
When Ye Liangnai reappeared in front of Tenzo, Kakashi and Tenzo immediately felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
One emitted lightning that extended outwards, while the other's roots burst forth from the earth and pierced through it.
Even the Third Hokage immediately located Ye Liangnai's position based on the guidance of Tenzo's root system and launched an attack to force Ye Liangnai to retreat.
But they seriously underestimated Ye Liangnai! They seriously underestimated Ye Liangnai's speed!
If Minato Namikaze were here, he would definitely use the Flying Thunder God Technique to block it immediately. Unfortunately, Minato Namikaze isn't here!
Ye Liangnai dodged the three attacks like a phantom, and then formed hand seals to unleash two white streaks!
"Pfft! Pfft!"
A barely audible sound came from the Third Hokage, who immediately cried out in alarm.
Although I didn't know what had happened, that sense of guidance from the forest vanished instantly.
Without a doubt, something has happened to Tenzo!
"Earth Release · Earth Corridor!"
He quickly formed hand seals and pressed them onto the ground.
The next moment, the ground within a 50-meter radius of him was enveloped by a sphere that burst from the ground, creating a completely sealed space, and the surroundings immediately became dark.
"Don't think you can just walk away like this! Earth Release: Yomi Swamp!"
The Third Hokage formed hand seals and pressed them to the ground once more, instantly turning the entire area into a swamp that swallowed everyone within its reach.
At that moment, Ye Liangnai's voice rang out, "As expected of the Third Hokage, your reaction is truly quick! However, trapping me won't be so easy!"
"Water Release: Water Severing Wave!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Third Hokage saw a light appear in front of him, and a large circular hole rapidly formed.
"Fire Style: Fire Dragon Bullet!"
The Third Hokage, naturally, wouldn't let Ye Liangnai succeed, and quickly stopped her.
"Bang!"
The fire dragon crashed heavily into the large hole, creating a huge crater, but it didn't hit Ye Liangnai at all.