Third Raikage still doesn't know what's happening in the rear. He is taking the lead, hoping to lead Kumogakure's men to conquer the city in front of them, just like they did a few days ago.
Unfortunately, they encountered stiff resistance.
A large number of Konoha Ninja are currently gathering in Hot Spring City, struggling to resist under the leadership of Jiraiya.
Jiraiya's command style will be more acceptable to them than Orochimaru.
Orochimaru is often false and true, and sometimes uses you as a bait. Sometimes, your insignificant task will temporarily become an important task.
Although even if it is a bait, the choice of Orochimaru is quite reasonable. It will leave a back-up for the team that serves as the bait. Generally, there will be few major casualties. It will even apply for higher combat achievements and more rewards for you after the mission is over.
However, although the command style of Orochimaru will be more stable for the overall situation, there is still a lot of risk for the following teams.
But Jiraiya is different.
He regards every companion as extremely important, and he believes that his commanding ability is not as unconstrained as Orochimaru, so his commanding style is step-by-step, cautious, and would rather have no results than have any mistakes.
This kind of commanding style is not bad, but it is actually not very suitable for all situations, especially when attacking or when the situation cannot be opened.
But great for defense.
Third Raikage directed his men to launch multiple large and small attacks one after another. In the end, he couldn't help but take action himself, but was still blocked by Jiraiya despite his injuries.
From morning to dusk, the battle continued until Kumogakure finally retreated.
Jiraiya gasped for air, leaned in a corner, and allowed himself to be treated by the medical ninja in front of him.
This medical ninja's name is Kimura Saika. Apart from Orochimaru and Tsunade, he is one of the few medical ninjas, Jōnin, who has trained Medical Ninjutsu to a relatively high level.
"Lord Jiraiya, although your injury has been treated by Lord Orochimaru, but now you forcefully exploded with all your strength, the wound has opened again. It was originally expected to be healed next week, but I am afraid it will be delayed for a while."
Jiraiya waved his hand.
"I understand. If my injuries are almost treated, then please ask Ayaka Jōnin to treat others. I will continue to check to avoid the possibility of Kumogakure's night attack."
Kimura Saika took a deep look at Jiraiya, said nothing, and just accelerated the movements of his hands.
"The forced outburst of all his strength today should make Third Raikage feel scared! I hope he can calm down for a while."
Third Raikage is indeed a little afraid, but it is not Jiraiya who is afraid.
Although Jiraiya under Sage Mode is powerful, he is not afraid either.
He was worried about whether Jiraiya's injury was really healed.
If it's true, it probably means one thing.
Princess Tsunade has arrived on the battlefield, only she has that ability.
I left a lot of my own Lightning Chakra in Jiraiya's wounds.
That was his unique secret skill. When practicing Lightning Armor, he condensed and compressed the ordinary Lightning Chakra, and finally turned it into black lightning.
That is extremely difficult to remove.
But with today's situation, he couldn't help but think too much.
Princess Tsunade may have already arrived on the battlefield. In that case, he must set aside part of his energy to guard against Tsunade who may have a sneak attack.
As for the reason why Tsunade didn't take action, Third Raikage quickly figured it out himself.
The current situation of Konohagakure seems to be critical, but in fact, under the leadership of Jiraiya, it is quite strong and can persist for a long time. Perhaps Tsunade intends to use this opportunity to implement some conspiracy.
"Could it be poison?"
Since Tsunade can break the poison of Chiyo, can she restore the poison of Chiyo?
Or is she going to develop a poison more terrifying than Chiyo's poison?
Raikage family are both thick and reckless big-muscle tyrants. Third Raikage already thought about it and his head hurt, so he simply stopped thinking about it. He planned to overturn Fourth Raikage, who was currently sitting in the rear to check whether there was any backhand in the territory he had just grabbed from Konohagakure.
If Tsunade really appears, then there will be one more Kage Level on his side who can handle it.
If not, then father and son should join forces and head over to it.
"Dong dong dong."
Someone knocked on the door frame outside the camp to signal.
"Come in,"
"Lord Raikage, this is an urgent message from the rear!"
Raikage's eyes shrank when he saw it halfway.
A large number of strongholds in the rear were defeated, and to some extent the main logistics transportation channels were also cut off.
Judging from the traces on the scene, the enemy first used a large-scale Water Release, and then a super-large-scale Earth Release. With only two ninjutsu, he not only killed all the ninjas present, but also cut off the river.
The general staff of the headquarters speculated that Orochimaru might have sneaked into our own territory, because apart from Hiruzen Sarutobi, only Orochimaru among the enemy had this level of ninjutsu attainment.
"Notify Dodai and ask him to move his position as soon as possible. In addition, notify Raikage Candidate and ask him to leave as soon as possible. I want to deal with Hot Spring City as soon as possible!"
"Yes!"
After this Kumogakure Anbu left, Third Raikage clapped his hands hard, smashed the table in front of him into pieces, stood up and walked out of the camp.
"Everyone! Continue the attack tonight!"
Logistics transportation has been cut off, and they are destined to be unable to fight a protracted war. Third Raikage hopes to have Fourth Raikage arrive as soon as possible to achieve a quick victory.
However, the attack before that cannot be relaxed. He must consume the remaining power of Konohagakure as quickly as possible, even...
The more people on your side die, the longer the remaining supplies can be used...
Kumogakure Anbu, who received the message from Third Raikage, did not dare to delay and set off immediately under the cover of night.
He was jumping quickly through the forest, hoping to deliver the letter as soon as possible.
But at this moment, a Flying Thunder God Kunai with three balls engraved on it flashed in front of him.
"This is... Purple Lightning of Konohagakure!"
Kumogakure Anbu stopped in a hurry, pulled out Ninja Blade and chopped forward.
"Bang!"
The Shikun Mitarashi in front of me turned into smoke and dispersed.
"What? Shadow Clone!"
Kumogakure Anbu was startled, and then thought of something.
"Not good! Letter!"
Turning around, Shikun Mitarashi was leaning against a tree, reading the letter under the moonlight.
"Jiraiya It seems like there's a lot of pressure there... It seems like I have to step up."
"Then, please tell me the address of your commander..."
Shikun Mitarashi played with the Kunai in his hand, and then threw it towards Anbu named Kumogakure.
Several purple rays of light flashed, and Anbu finally lost his sight and fell backwards.
"Inoichi, the next step is up to you."
"Don't worry, senior Zixiao, this is my specialty."
As Inoichi Yamanaka spoke, he put his hand on the head of the dead Kumogakure and closed his eyes.