Kikyō Pass.
This place had been completely engulfed by war. Countless Cloud Ninja surged forward one after another, determined to capture Konoha's last fortress.
Konoha held the advantage of terrain. Though they were short on manpower, they had still kept the Cloud Ninja from taking the fortress after a prolonged assault.
Shikaku, Inoichi, and the others remained inside the fortress, using the Yamanaka Clan's secret techniques to direct every movement across the battlefield.
Smoke filled the air, and the entire mountain seemed to tremble beneath the battle.
"Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique!"
A blazing stream of fire shot forth like a massive dragon, instantly dividing the battlefield ahead. Some failed to escape in time and perished in the sea of flames!
Uchiha Clan Fugaku led his clansmen as usual, guarding the most perilous position. The Cloud Ninja numbered nearly three times as many as they did and attacked them with mad ferocity.
On the battlefield stood a figure dozens of meters tall, gripping an iron staff like a demon god as he looked down upon the Cloud Ninja below as though they were ants.
He was a ninja of the Akimichi Clan. They had always been able to display enormous advantages in large-scale battles like this, but growing so massive also meant turning themselves into the enemy's living target.
Countless ninjutsu and ninja tools rained down upon him at once.
The Akimichi clansman remained utterly fearless. The moment he used this secret technique, he had already cast aside all thoughts of life and death. His enormous iron staff swept across the field, crushing countless trees and claiming the lives of innumerable Cloud Ninja.
"Don't get close! Attack him with ninjutsu!"
"He's made of flesh and blood! Kill him!"
"Lightning Release: Gratitude Wave!"
"Lightning Release: Roaring Thunder Blade!"
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