Chapter 191: Death of the Raikage
At Samui's command, a glimmer of light rekindled in the eyes of the Kumogakure ninja on the verge of collapse.
Samui pressed the advantage, her voice growing more impassioned. "Think of your families behind you! If this demon enters the village, everything you cherish will turn to ashes!"
After repeated provocation, fear was replaced by hatred and the will to protect. The eyes of every Kumogakure ninja turned resolute, revealing a fearless fighting spirit.
"Teams D, F, and J, with me!" A middle-aged Kumogakure ninja raised an arm and shouted. "Lava Release has cooled down. Now is our best chance to attack! Use our lives to drain his chakra and pave the way to victory for Lord Raikage!"
"Yes!"
The ninja from the three teams answered as one, charging Sen in a suicidal assault like moths flying into flames.
Behind them, even more ninja had spontaneously formed new attack waves, ready at any moment to take the place of their fallen comrades.
"As expected of Kumogakure, renowned among the Five Great Villages for its valor. Their combat discipline truly is impressive." From a distant observation point, a trace of approval flashed through Orochimaru's golden slit pupils.
Minato nodded in agreement. "Yeah. I didn't expect Kumogakure's ninja to display such astonishing unity and fighting spirit in a crisis, just like us in Konoha."
"Hey." As Sen activated Susanoo and effortlessly used Yasakani no Magatama to deal with the first wave of enemies rushing at him, he spoke to his companions behind him without turning around, his tone carrying a hint of displeasure. "Stop boosting the enemy's morale. Their so-called unity and fighting spirit are our greatest threat. Do you know how many casualties this kind of suicidal charge can cause us?"
As he spoke, his