Battle to the Death

Tsunade dispatched most of the ninjas from Kikyo Castle because ninjas and ordinary soldiers fight in completely different ways.

Staying put means losing mobility, and once surrounded by Sunagakure, even the strongest walls will be useless.

Therefore, Tsunade's approach is the standard choice in the Shinobi World: when facing a large-scale invasion, it is essential to maintain sufficient depth so that a small number of people can be sacrificed for a direct retreat if the situation becomes untenable.

In the distant woods, multiple large groups of Sunagakure troops began to assemble, and the leaders of each group also gathered together.

One of the commanders, Tosha, spoke up, "Lord Kazekage, our reconnaissance team has discovered a large number of Konoha Ninja leaving Kikyo Castle. We await your instructions."

"This is normal. We currently have a huge numerical advantage. Let the main force speed up and start the war with Konoha at the border!" Rasa said in a deep voice.

"Yes!"

His Magnetic Sand, is suitable for large-scale battlefields, but the desert is his true home ground.

While he can't create a desert environment right now, the soil along the border of the Land of Rivers is soft, making it easy to generate large amounts of sand. If he were to enter the interior of the Land of Fire, the vast forests wouldn't be conducive to his actions...

In the sky, a large, plump bird was flying leisurely. Everything was normal until suddenly a lot of noise came, which made it tremble. Startled, it immediately turned and flew away.

Just as it turned around, it saw countless of its kind leaping into the sky from the woods below. "Hey guys, why don't you even want your own home anymore?" the bird squawked, trying to communicate with its kind.

"Oh dear, the humans below are so cruel! I just finished feeding my chicks, and now I find myself surrounded by people..." a female bird cried out in response.

This guy in front of me is so strong; it seems he has a good base of operations and is a good sucker, especially since I still have so many kids to support...

On Platycodon Castle, the few remaining Konoha scouts were staring in the direction of the woods with telescopes. Suddenly, countless figures rushed out of it. He could see the ferocious faces without adjusting the camera, "Enemy attack!"

The piercing alarm blared around them, startling the Konoha Ninja outside. Everyone assumed a fighting stance, and many of the younger ninjas kept swallowing, a sign of their anxiety.

"Check your ninja tools, prepare for battle!"

Many experienced captains immediately shouted, while also encouraging their teammates, reminding them. "Trust your teammates, we will definitely win!"

Such large-scale wars are extremely rare in a ninja's lifetime. The group effect is very serious. One must never be influenced by the atmosphere of war and lose one's temper. Losing one's rationality means losing one's life.

Ahead, Sunagakure appeared all over the battlefield, and the two forces approached each other like two torrents.

A Sunagakure charged ahead, constantly calculating the distance to the enemy, "100 meters, 80 meters..."

Unable to contain himself any longer, he threw his ninja tool, a move that seemed to signal the start of a major battle. His comrades behind him followed suit, throwing their tools in unison, "Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."

The Konoha side was equally unwilling to be outdone. In an instant, swarms of ninja tools shot out from the battlefield, and the two sides' tools collided like a black rainstorm, sparks flying everywhere in the air.

"Jingle bells..."

"Jingle bells, jingle bells..."

Numerous ninja tools clashed, producing a cacophony of sounds, while an even larger number slipped through the gaps, striking directly into both sides' forces.

"Ughhhhh..."

The battlefield was instantly stained with blood. Many unfortunate ninjas were caught in a barrage of attacks and shot dead without even a chance to dodge. The survivors, oblivious to what was happening around them, roared and charged towards the enemy, shouting, "Kill!"

With deafening booms, numerous Kunai with Explosive Tag fell to the ground, some landing in the enemy positions, some on the battlefield, and many embedding themselves in the bodies of ninjas. Continuous explosions echoed across the plain, turning the area into a sea of fire...

Behind the Sunagakure army, Shuichi and his two companions continued their advance through the forest, with an Ink Bird watching from above in the distance.

"This is more exciting, bloodier, and more realistic than making a movie!"

Staring at the battlefield through the Super Beast Imitation Drawing, Shuichi clenched his fist. This was the first time in his life he had experienced such a large-scale scene, and his fighting spirit and blood were boiling uncontrollably.

Unfortunately, they have to wait a while longer. They are approaching from the rear of Sunagakure, and according to the village's orders, they need to wait until the crucial moment to act.

On the main battlefield, the first exchange of ranged items between the two sides had ended. With the ninjas running at high speed, the distance between the two sides quickly shortened, and there was not even time for a second wave of large-scale ninja tool throwing.

"Drink up..."

Konoha and Sand Village clashed directly, the sounds of swords slashing filled the air, and various Fire Release Wind Release Ninjutsu darted left and right, with ninjas constantly falling to the ground. These groaning ninjas barely survived for a few seconds before being finished off. On the battlefield, any openings left exposed by the enemy would not be met with any mercy.

Several Konoha Ninja and a small Sunagakure squad clashed, their battle evenly matched for a time. The team members cooperated seamlessly, covering for each other, a tactic perfectly suited for the battlefield.

But ninja warfare is ever-changing, Konoha Ninja didn't notice that a large amount of sand was flowing over them from beneath their feet.

"It's so heavy, what's wrong?"

One man stared in astonishment at the soles of his feet; sand had already entangled his calves and was spreading up his upper body. The faint golden hue looked extraordinary, and the heaviness made it impossible for him to even jump.

In an instant, the sand accelerated again, completely enveloping the Konoha Ninja, then rapidly compressing them towards the center. Faint squeaking and creaking sounds could be heard from inside, along with the ninjas' muffled screams.

"It's Lord Kazekage!"

The Rasha was walking on a cloud of sand, drifting towards them, surrounded by a large amount of gold dust.

With a single wave of his hand, the gold dust transformed into a golden rain, "Sand Shuriken!"

Several Konoha Ninja ahead were instantly killed. Several Jonin reacted quickly, shouting, "Stop him! Earth Release: Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall!"

With a deafening roar, the heavy gold dust struck the earthen wall like a cannonball. Seeing his attack blocked, Rasa reached forward, channeling a massive amount of chakra into the gold dust, unleashing Golden Sand Wave!

All the gold dust around them surged up, creating a golden waterfall tens of meters high, crashing down with overwhelming force. "Oh no, get out of the way!"

Several earthen walls trembled violently from the impact, eventually collapsing under the force of the gold dust. Many Konoha Ninja reacted too slowly were instantly killed, but some quick-witted ninjas had already escaped.

Before they could even feel happy, they heard a lot of screams coming from the side. Turning their heads, they saw several white figures flashing and dodging, their moves simple yet ruthless, directly breaking through the gap in Konoha's position.

"The Ten Puppets of Chikamatsu are Chiyo from Sunagakure! Beware of her poison!"

Seeing several Konoha elites forced back by Rasa, the experienced Chiyo didn't let the opportunity slip by. Three puppets stood in a triangle formation, one above the other, and she shouted, "Three Treasures Absorption!"

A fierce hurricane suddenly swept through the area, and the ninjas in mid-air were unable to resist the powerful suction, their bodies flying uncontrollably toward them.

Two more Ten Puppets of Chikamatsu jumped to the side of the triangular formation, their bodies activated. The moment the Three Treasures Absorption, a barrage of ninja tools shot out, wiping out all the out-of-control Konoha Ninja like wheat being harvested.

"Damn it, that old puppet woman is here too."

On Kikyo Castle, Tsunade, clenched her fist, and slammed it into the wall, creating a large hole.

The powerful Puppeteer are incredibly lethal on the battlefield. Konoha is already struggling to withstand the Sunagakure's offensive. Although their ninjas are of a higher caliber than their opponents, top-tier ninjas can completely dictate the course of the battle.

Seeing the constant casualties among Konoha Ninja, Tsunade wanted to join the fray herself, but her body trembled slightly. The large amount of blood on the field made her somewhat afraid, even from a relatively far distance.

"I can't just do nothing, I..."

Just as she was about to Hand Seals, a female ninja from the Medical Unit immediately stopped her. "Lady Tsunade, please be patient for a moment. It's not time yet."

On the battlefield, several Sunagakure squads quickly cleared out the nearby enemies. One of the captains looked around and said to the others, "Konoha can't hold out any longer. Let's charge in and finish them off... Hmm? What's going on..."