Many Snakes' Array Shows Its Might

The Land of Whirlpools.

This place was once the territory of the Uzumaki Clan, one of the most powerful clans in the Shinobi World. Unfortunately, the Land of Whirlpools has disappeared into the annals of history, leaving only a name whose origin is now unknown to people. Even the bloodline of the Uzumaki Clan is on the verge of extinction.

The Land of Whirlpools is a huge island, adjacent to the Land of Fire, and only 250 miles from the mainland of the Land of Fire. It can be said that once the Kirigakure occupies this place, in the event of a major war, the Kirigakure's ninja army can use it as a springboard to launch a direct attack on the mainland of the Land of Fire at any time.

Similarly, the huge island of Land of Whirlpools falling into Konoha's hands means that it firmly blocks the direction from which the Land of Water can attack the Land of Fire. If you dare to go around it, I dare to cut off your retreat.

Since the fall of the Land of Whirlpools, this island has become a strategic battleground between the Land of Fire and the Land of Water.

The demise of the Land of Whirlpools deprived Konoha of this natural barrier against the Land of Water, and in the subsequent great war, both countries focused their battles on the Land of Whirlpools.

Strategically speaking, this island is a strategically vital location and a buffer zone between the two sides.

On the surging waves, more than a hundred figures could be seen wading through the water.

Ta-da~

The sound of rapid footsteps echoed on the waves, creating a dense and crisp sound. A group of Ninja legion from Konoha gazed resolutely at the island that was already visible to the naked eye in the distance.

"Lord Yoru, the island of Land of Whirlpools lies ahead, and our garrison there is frequently attacked by ninjas from Kirigakure."

They hurried along and finally crossed the border. When they set foot on the island of Land of Whirlpools, a no-man's-land, it meant they had entered a war zone.

"The Hyuga Clan ninjas are on high alert, preparing to land on the island."

"Yes!"

The waves crashed against the beach, and now the sounds of fighting echoed across the island. Hundreds of Hidden Kirigakure Ninja were engaged in a frenzied slaughter, while the Konoha Village ninjas, wounded and battered, had been forced back to the coastline.

"Where are the reinforcements? If they don't arrive soon, we simply can't hold on any longer."

"Damn it, those lunatics from Kirigakure have launched a suicidal attack specifically targeting our position! How infuriating!"

"Explosive Tag! Quickly!"

"Fire Style..."

On the island of the Land of Land of Whirlpools, the Konoha Village had three bases for defense. Today, no one expected that the Kirigakure would gather most of its forces to launch a strong attack on one of them, catching them off guard and forcing them into a series of defeats.

The beach was ablaze with Ninjutsu bombardment, Kunai and Shuriken flew everywhere, and blood splattered all around. The Kirigakure ninjas, bound by the Bloody Mist Village policy, were nothing short of cold-blooded and ruthless war machines. Under their bloodthirsty and fearless onslaught, the Konoha Village suffered heavy casualties in a short time.

"Yes! It's Demon of the Hidden Mist Zabuza!"

Given the natural terrain of the island nation, the ninjas of Kirigakure had a significant advantage, unleashing their Water Release Ninjutsu with impunity. Meanwhile, the ninjas of Konoha, who primarily relied on Fire Style, were clearly outmatched.

On the red-stained beach, just then, someone cried out in alarm, pointing towards the waves and shouting at the top of their lungs, "Reinforcements! Our reinforcements!"

Meanwhile, the Kirigakure forces also spotted the Konoha appearing from the sea. Suikazan Fuguki Hozuki, the Kirigakure commander who initiated the war, revealed his massive, shark-tooth-like teeth with a cruel laugh, saying, "Konoha's little bugs have arrived just in time; perfect for sending them all into the sea to feed the sharks."

Standing nearly two and a half meters tall Suikazan Fuguki was like a giant. As the leader of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and wielding the Samehada, his strength was exceptional.

At Suigetsu Hobuki's command, over a dozen elite ninja from the Hidden Mist Ninja Army instantly appeared, rapidly forming hand seals and slamming their hands into the ground in unison, shouting in unison, "Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"

Instantly, the turbulent sea surface echoed with the roars of dragons, followed by the emergence of more than a dozen enormous and ferocious water dragons that roared wildly as they attacked the direction of the Konoha.

Just as Suikazan Fuguki grinning with satisfaction and a bloodthirsty smile, a huge roar suddenly rang out. It was as if something heavy had appeared on the sea surface. With a loud bang, towering waves like waterfalls instantly rose up, directly blocking the Water Dragon Bullet composed of more than a dozen B-Rank Ninjutsu.

Suikazan Fuguki's smile froze. On the battlefield, many of the Konoha and Kirigakure ninjas looked on in fear as they gazed at the enormous creature that appeared on the sea.

"Manda! Manda! It's the Sannin!"

"It's Orochimaru!"

Amidst cries of alarm, a tremendous roar suddenly echoed from the sea, and a giant serpent covered in purple stripes appeared, its head adorned with menacing horns. Even the familiar ninjas were filled with shock— Manda!

When the countless Konoha ninjas saw Manda, their former fear and worry were now replaced by joy. Tears welled in their eyes as they roared at the top of their lungs, "It's Manda! It's Lord Manda!"

Meanwhile, the Kirigakure Village was thrown into chaos. A person's name is as good as a tree's shadow. Sannin, the Cold Lord, Orochimaru his reputation through battle, not by boasting.

"Roar~"

The summoned Manda roared angrily as it opened its mouth, the damp, salty seawater filling it with rage. Before it could utter a word, Uchiha Yoru, standing atop its head, his Three Tomoe Sharingan spinning wildly as he gazed at the battlefield before him and shouted, "Manda! The ninjas of Kirigakure are all your sacrifices! How many you want to eat depends on your own ability!"

With a fierce glare, Manda stared at the distant battlefield, his eyes suddenly revealing a greedy glint. "Kid, you said it yourself, this time I'm going to eat my fill."

With a roar, the Manda began to swim rapidly across the sea, its massive, mountain-like form quickly approaching under the watchful eyes of countless ninjas.

On the other side of the Kirigakure, Suikazan Fuguki stared in shock at the Summoning Beast Manda that had appeared, and cursed angrily, "Wasn't Orochimaru supposed to have been banished? Why is he on the battlefield? Damn it! What are the Intelligence Department doing?"

Enraged, Suikazan Fuguki gripped his Great Sword: Samehada, ready for battle. Facing Sannin, one of the Orochimaru, he dared not be careless in the slightest.

With a deafening roar, the Manda surged onto the beach, sending waves and sand flying. Their raging, mountain-like forms charged wildly towards the direction of the Kirigakure. Seeing this, Suikazan Fuguki couldn't help but curse under his breath.

These mountain-like Summoning Beast are practically natural war machines, with tremendous effects on the battlefield. It can be said that at least half of the Sannin's battlefield deterrent power is due to their Summoning Beast.

Standing atop Manda's head, Uchiha Yoru gazed majestically at the battlefield. Instead of holding back against Orochimaru's Ninjutsu, he deliberately unleashed it, precisely for the effect he desired.

He needs to create his own persona, which will not only allow him to consolidate Orochimaru's power but also quickly establish his reputation.

"Lord Yoru!"

Many of the Konoha Ninja who rushed ashore recognized the figure on Manda's back, since he had served on the front lines with Orochimaru for some time before, so naturally some people would recognize him.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Yoru's order to become their Front Line Commander was certainly given to them. On the Kirigakure side, when Suikazan Fuguki saw that it wasn't Orochimaru who appeared, he immediately revealed a mocking sneer.

"Oh, it's just a little devil. Maybe we can make snake soup today."

As Manda charged to the front of the battlefield, Uchiha Yoru, standing atop Manda, revealed a bloodthirsty smile and rapidly Hand Seals.

Fire Style: Fire Style: Majestic Destroyer Flame

Taking a deep breath and gathering Chakra in his throat, Uchiha Yoru suddenly exhaled a large wave of flames forward.

Flames rained down like a waterfall, making this level of Fire Style the most dazzling sight on the battlefield.

Suikazan Fuguki was even more shocked to see this Ninjutsu. At this moment, the elite ninjas of Kirigakure also reacted quickly, and they all began to Hand Seals.

Water Release · Water Style: Water Prison Wall

One by one, the Kirigakure ninjas formed hand Hand Seals and spat out large amounts of water, which collided with the overwhelming flames. In an instant, the collision of fire and water produced a piercing hissing sound, and at the same time, a huge wave of steam swept in, instantly covering a large part of the battlefield.

The sea breeze was blowing directly towards Kirigakure, and in an instant, nearly half of Kirigakure's ninjas were enveloped in a mist.

Seeing the surrounding mist, Suikazan Fuguki grinned menacingly. "Kid, the battlefield isn't all about having the strongest Ninjutsu."

"Kisame, let the ninjas of Konoha witness the Silent Killing Technique of Kirigakure."

Many of the Kirigakure ninjas, far from panicking amidst the mist, instead revealed ferocious smiles; the mist was their natural battlefield.

"All Konoha Ninja, prepare for a counterattack!"

At that moment, Uchiha Yoru, standing atop Manda's head, issued the completely opposite order, choosing not to defend but to launch a counterattack.

Before the countless Konoha Ninja could react, Uchiha Yoru coldly said to Manda at his feet, "Manda, how much of this sacrifice you can eat is up to you."

"Kid! Don't forget what you promised me."

It's unclear what agreement the two reached, but the unruly Manda actually showed respect to Uchiha Yoru on the battlefield, then let out a loud Manda and burrowed directly into the ground.

"Lord Yoru, this time the elites from Kirigakure have arrived; there's a Kirigakure squad specializing in Silent Killing Technique."

A Konoha Ninja, fearing that the young Uchiha Yoru might underestimate the enemy, hurriedly relayed the information they knew. However, as Manda burrowed underground, Uchiha Yoru, standing on the ground, heard this information, a slow smile curled at the corner of his lips. He coldly sneered, "Silent Killing Technique! Too bad, this is also my battlefield."

Water Release: Hidden Mist Technique

On the battlefield, as the Kirigakure ninjas unleashed their Ninjutsu one by one amidst the mist, a thick fog suddenly rose up, and a massive fog was even sweeping towards the Konoha Village.

The scattered Kirigakure Ninja on the battlefield laughed cruelly as they vanished into the thick fog. Upon seeing this, the Konoha Ninja panicked and hurriedly dodged away from the fog, as if it were some kind of poisonous mist.

"Quickly, prepare the Wind Release: Blow!"

Just as a seasoned Konoha Ninja was about to calmly instruct Wind Release ninja to disperse the mist, Uchiha Yoru reached out and stopped him.

Under the ninja's astonished and bewildered gaze, Uchiha Yoru revealed a confident smile, "The Mist Ninja have Silent Killing Technique, but snakes can also sense warm-blooded creatures in dense fog."

At that moment, everyone on the battlefield saw Uchiha Yoru casually raise his arm, and a thick, large snake slithered out from his sleeve.

With its tail still attached, a large amount of Chakra surged into the giant snake's body. The snake that had crawled out suddenly opened its mouth, and a clear sound of retching echoed in the ears of all the ninjas.

In an instant, countless venomous snakes swarmed out of the large tongue's mouth, creating a chilling and terrifying scene. In the blink of an eye, a dense sea of snakes had formed, enough to make anyone with trypophobia shudder.

The Many Snakes' Array

"This is Ninjutsu that I painstakingly developed."

Uchiha Yoru chuckled as he watched the venomous snakes transform into waves and surge forth. Each snake opened its mouth menacingly, spitting out segments of gleaming, cold swords, which then plunged madly into the thick fog. Moments later, screams of agony echoed from within the fog.

If this Ninjutsu were used by Orochimaru, he certainly wouldn't mind regurgitating it himself to perform it. However, Uchiha Yoru made some slight modifications. Also, Orochimaru hasn't developed this Ninjutsu yet.

"Night, this Ninjutsu!"

Mitarashi Anko appeared beside Uchiha Yoru at some point. Looking at this chilling Ninjutsu, she, a girl, showed excitement in her eyes. How could someone who played with snakes feel fear?

"This Ninjutsu consumes a lot of Chakra; I'll teach you it another time."

He affectionately stroked Anko's head, and Mitarashi Anko revealed a look of pure enjoyment and infatuation, though she hid it very well.

"A snake! A poisonous snake!"

Terrifying screams echoed through the thick fog. Snakes can detect their prey entirely through heat sensing, so the thick fog actually gave them an advantage.

Countless venomous snakes, each with a sharp blade in its mouth and covered in venom, slithered wildly through the thick fog, instantly inflicting heavy casualties on the Kirigakure ninjas.

Just then, a deafening roar shook the thick fog, and the Manda emerged directly from the ground, opening its gaping maw to launch a frenzied attack on the Kirigakure ninjas. The thick-skinned Manda, combined with the A-Rank Ninjutsu, the Many Snakes' Array, achieved brilliant results on the battlefield.

Although the Many Snakes' Array is classified as an A-rank Ninjutsu, its power on the battlefield far surpasses that of ordinary A-Rank Ninjutsu.

"Reinforcements have arrived."

One after another, dark figures appeared on the beach. Countless Konoha Ninja had fought hard cheered excitedly. On the other side, the thick fog began to dissipate, revealing that the Mist Ninja were staring in horror at the corpses of poisonous snakes scattered all over the ground.

Everywhere there were traces of venomous snakes, some cut by ninja swords, others pinned to the ground by Senbon needles and writhing in agony. There were also people using Ninjutsu to attack the snakes.

The Kirigakure Ninja abandoned their Hidden Mist Technique. As the two sides faced off, fear crept into the eyes of the Mist Ninja as they looked at the poisonous snakes scattered everywhere, as if the terror of the Sannin Orochimaru's battlefield had returned.

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