Clash

The wielder of the self-proclaimed Daichi Exploding Sword may possess great strength, but his speed is somewhat lacking.

Of the seven Ninja Blades, this one is a perfect Nuibari Needle, which excels in speed and piercing control.

First capture the person, then use an explosion to directly destroy their body.

So his fierce strike came up empty-handed again, blasting a crack several meters long into the ground.

Pebbles flew through the air, striking the Sunagakure members and causing a slight sting, but none resulted in serious injury.

This infuriated Daichi. As a fellow newly Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Mist, Zabuza, this junior, Zabuza the spotlight from him, making him lose face.

Despite being outnumbered, the Sunagakure Ninja chose not to linger in battle, retreating steadily while providing cover for each other.

The two ninjas, now free to fight, seized the opportunity to form hand seals: Fire Release: Garuda!

Two flames resembling fire snakes rushed towards the Mist Ninjas, but the response was swift. Several people simultaneously formed hand seals above their heads, Water Release: Water Cleansing Waves!

Water and fire collided directly in the center of the battlefield, bursting out with a hiss and releasing a large amount of steam, making the already hot rainforest environment even more unbearable.

Taking advantage of the situation, the three Sunagakure squads retreated into the fog. Before they arrived, they had sent people to request reinforcements from the rear. A large number of friendly troops would arrive soon, and avoiding the enemy's sharp edge was the right thing to do.

Despite the blurred vision, the Kirigakure faction did not let them go easily.

Without hesitation, one person rushed into the steam, quickly catching up with the slightly lagging young Sunagakure Ninja who was skilled at bad breath.

The Kubikiribōchō sliced through the thick fog, delivering a precise horizontal slash—rip!

"Ugh!"

The young Sunagakure Ninja felt a sharp pain in both legs and instinctively looked down, only to find that his lower thighs were completely bare.

He fell into the mud with a thud, like a rag doll.

"No, please let me go..."

Struggling to turn over, he saw Zabuza, like a demon, continuing to raise his sword and slash down. Amidst the meaningless pleas for mercy, he relieved Zabuza's pain, and his head truly fell to the ground.

"Well done, Zabuza!"

Red-haired middle-aged man and fine wrinkles around his eyes led a large force to follow. Seeing his victory, he exclaimed in admiration.

"But don't rush in too recklessly. I know you're confident in your Silent Killing Technique, but don't get too arrogant."

"For example, if you encounter the Hyuga Clan of Konohagakure, never try this with your Byakugan; it will only get you killed..."

"Hmph!" Zabuza lightly. Did he really think he was just a brute in other people's eyes? If he really encountered Byakugan, he would definitely change his tactics.

"Continue the pursuit and see how many Sunagakure have arrived," the Red-haired Middle-aged Man ordered. "Just in case, send a signal to Yamaguchi. If they arrive in time to provide support, we will definitely have the upper hand."

The Kirigakure Land of Tea requested reinforcements from the village more than a month in advance, and now their main force is all here, definitely outnumbering the Sunagakure Village.

Swish--

After a large number of Kirigakure squads assembled, they quickly pursued the fleeing Sunagakure.

They were more familiar with the surrounding terrain, and with the Sunagakure also carrying several wounded, the distance between the two sides was rapidly closing.

They had only run a short distance when they saw the Sunagakure Squad struggling to keep up.

Whoosh!

"Oh no, be careful!" The Red-haired Middle-aged Man man's expression changed.

A barrage of ninja tools shot out from the bushes ahead, raining down on the Kirigakure Village members like a black storm.

Many figures rushed out of the dense forest, following the wave of attacks and preparing to launch their own assault.

Water Release: Water Formation Pillar!

A large-scale water wall was blasted out in time, helping the Mist Ninja to deflect the ninja tools covering them.

But the dark shadows beneath the waves grew larger and larger, as if something was about to pass through at an extremely fast speed.

In the next instant, several large, bright red, and extremely hot fireballs forcefully broke through the water wall and nimbly changed direction to fly towards the Mist Ninja.

"Get out of the way!"

Without needing any prompting, many Mist Ninjas paled at the sight of the fireball, and those in the direction of its attack jumped away in panic.

However, some unlucky souls were not agile enough, or perhaps... the chakra on these fireballs had a tracking effect, and after circling around, they grazed many people's bodies.

A strange, meaty aroma immediately filled the air. When they looked again, they were black, dried-up corpses. The gruesome deaths sent chills down the spines of their teammates.

"Scorching Release: Pakura!"

The red-haired, middle-aged man from Kirigakure, who was leading the group, gritted his teeth and stared intently at the beautiful and spirited girl from Sunagakure before him.

His calm face, visible beneath his orange bangs, stood out conspicuously against the backdrop of a battlefield filled with ferocious male ninjas.

The large, bright red fireball she holds in her hand serves as a reminder to the audience that she is indeed the true center of attention.

"Tch, what a hassle!"

Even the arrogant Zabuza became serious. The two villages had been locked in a power struggle in the Land of Tea for several years, and the most troublesome person on the Sunagakure side was this Pakura.

The Kirigakure, skilled in Water Release and close combat, finds the Scorch Release, which is fatal upon contact, a major headache. Many of their predecessors have met their demise because their fighting style is countered.

Although Zabuza and has only faced her once in a team battle, he has to admit that he probably wouldn't have a chance of winning if the two of them were to meet one-on-one.

The two sides faced off for only a few seconds before realizing that their numbers were roughly equal, with each side having around 10 teams.

The Kirigakure had already secretly sent out signals that one-third of its main force should be on their way. With ample confidence, their fighting spirit remained undiminished.

Needless to say, the Sunagakure side had never suffered a loss in battles where their numbers were evenly matched. With Pakura leading the charge into the Kirigakure's formation, they could easily disrupt the enemy's rhythm...

The battle was about to break out. At such close range, if they turned around and retreated, their morale would be completely destroyed, and they would definitely be chased and hacked down by the enemy. So there was no way they could back down.

"Kill!"

A little earlier, outside the valley entrance of the Seven Star Tree area, a man calmly dodged and weaved, with several groups of pursuers trailing behind him, seemingly unable to catch him.

He wore Sunagakure Forehead Protector, had a strong build, and carried a Katana on his back. As he ran, he would occasionally look back to check for enemies behind him, clearly showing great confidence in himself.

Whoosh--

The squad behind him simultaneously hurled a barrage of Kunai, aiming directly at his back.

As if he had eyes in the back of his head, he suddenly stomped his foot and leaped into the air, then curled up into a ball, rolling several times in the air, completely unharmed by the wide-range attack.

Just as it was about to crash into a tree trunk, it stretched out its body, did a reverse push while upside down, and easily landed back on the ground.

His facial expression remained completely unchanged, as if he hadn't noticed that the tree trunk had been smashed by the Meteor Hammer, and he had almost gone too far.

Swoosh--

Several more half-length blades came stabbing after him. The heavier ninja weapon had a much longer effective flight distance than the Kunai, and its momentum was also much stronger.

Just as the attack was about to hit the Sunagakure Ninja who was still stunned after landing, the opponent suddenly performed a piece of performance art.

His head and feet remained fixed in place, but his body seemed to soften in the middle. His buttocks twisted sideways in a seductive manner, and several sharp blades flew past his waist.

"Call..."

Wiping away imaginary cold sweat from his forehead, the young man from Sunagakure continued his escape, seemingly finding even more joy in each leap.

"Hateful!"

When the attack failed, one of the captains from Kirigakure's faces darkened involuntarily. He wasn't angered by the other side's actions, but he couldn't help feeling a little annoyed.

"Captain Oro, this guy is very strong." A teammate next to him advised him to calm down, "He took down our elite team in just one minute. His swordsmanship is incredibly fast. We can't be careless."

"I see..."

"Then leave it to me!"

A somewhat childish yet deep female voice came from behind, with a hint of excitement in her tone.

The three teams of ninja immediately turned around and saw that those who had followed were all their comrades from Kirigakure.

The girl running in front was rather short, with long, reddish-brown hair, her vertical braids swinging in the wind.

Her thin, arched eyebrows and eyes made her look less cute and more like a cold-blooded killer.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Yuyuri!" Oro said to her with a kind smile.

The surrounding Mist Ninjas were not surprised. Oro was a rare kind person in the village. Many cruel people disliked him, but some Civilian Ninjas respected him greatly.

Especially in recent years, the cold-blooded style of Kirigakure has become increasingly pronounced, and many talented newcomers have a very low sense of identification with the village, which further highlights the importance of Oro.

Ringo Ameyuri chuckled, revealing unusually sharp teeth, and strode over to Oro's side in a few steps.

With a flick of his wrists, he pulled out Super Long Steel Needles from behind his back and focused his attention on the Sunagakure Ninja leaping and bounding in front of him.

The fleeing ninja seemed to sense something, suddenly puffed out his chest and turned around, unleashing a powerful gust of wind, "Wind Release: Breakthrough!"

The strong winds covered a very wide area, and although their power didn't seem great, they effectively hindered pursuit.

Seeing that the results were good, he chuckled mischievously, got up again, and ran wildly like a slippery eel.