The True Second God of Shinobi

"He isn't Hashirama Senju, not the God of Shinobi. It's impossible for everyone's Wood Release to be as powerful as Hashirama Senju's." Karatachi Yagura rapidly repeated those words in his mind, using them to bolster his confidence.

Even against Wood Release, with nearly twice the numbers on his side, Karatachi Yagura could not possibly retreat the moment they came into contact.

By his estimation, Mu Yue could not have mastered Wood Release for very long. Otherwise, he would have used it in their previous battle.

If Mu Yue's strongest Wood Release Ninjutsu was only the Deep Forest Emergence from earlier, then they could still fight.

"Everyone, withdraw from the battlefield," Mu Yue ordered the Konoha ninja forces.

Although Mu Yue gave no explanation, Mimura Hamaki did not ask why. He immediately carried out Mu Yue's order and led the troops away.

By now, he trusted Mu Yue completely. As long as Mu Yue did not order him to kill himself, Mimura Hamaki would believe there had to be a reason behind it.

With the help of the vast forest, the Konoha ninjas gradually withdrew from the battlefield.

Sensing that something was wrong, Karatachi Yagura hurriedly ordered the Hidden Mist Village ninjas to retreat as well, putting distance between themselves and Mu Yue, the Wood Release Ninja.

Some of the Hidden Mist Village ninjas had wanted to run long ago. They had only been waiting for Karatachi Yagura's command.

"Damn! It's a Wood Release powerhouse! Retreat!"

Although the Hidden Mist Village ninjas wanted to flee, Mu Yue had openly ordered his subordinates to withdraw, so naturally, he had a way to keep them behind.

Under the effects of Wood Release Chakra, new trees continuously grew at high speed. Their branches attacked the Hidden Mist Village ninjas and blocked their retreat.

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