Konoha's Shining Ninja and the Power of the Hokage! The Exposure of Impure World Reincarnation

In her Nine-Tails / Four-Tails Cloak form, Uzumaki Shio's body was covered with a thick, solid layer of Tailed Beast Chakra, resembling a thick suit of armor... Many Sky Ninja launched a counterattack against her, their Senbon Launcher Uzumaki Shio down on her like Pear Blossom Rain, covering an area from which she had no way to avoid...

This is one of the advantages of Ninja Tool: they allow you to stockpile firepower in advance.

Even a weak ninja can use this method to pose a threat to a stronger opponent.

For example, the Nara Clan of Konoha possesses Shadow Secret Technique but is not proficient in offensive Ninjutsu, so they like to use Explosive Tag to compensate for their offensive capabilities, but Uzumaki Shio doesn't care at all.

The Senbon struck the Nine-Tails Chakra, but the sharp metal tips not only failed to pierce through it, but were melted upon contact by the scorching Tailed Beast Chakra... The shockwave and flames from the Chakra bombs couldn't inflict any effective damage on Uzumaki Shio.

Tomie stared in disbelief at Uzumaki Shio, who resembled a god of war...

Is this even human?

no...

Shouldn't ninjas be skilled at gathering intelligence, concealing themselves, finding their opponent's weaknesses in complex games, and then using ingenious strategies to determine victory or defeat at the last minute?

The Uchiha Clan was already incredibly reckless, relying solely on the Sharingan...

But Uzumaki Shio's decision not to dodge or evade clearly shattered the traditional ninja Tomie's impression of combat...

It was only at this moment that Tomie realized...

Even though she was a ninja from the Uchiha Clan with rare talent...

Even though her talent was so great that it had given rise to Kekkei Genkai Disease...

However, Tomie hasn't experienced real combat for many years, and what she's good at is the old-fashioned ninja style.

Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo said, Tomie didn't possess any "unique characteristics" or "forgiveness" that set her apart from ordinary ninjas...

"Am I really that weak...?"

"No wonder, no wonder Aosui has been talking to Xi and discussing work with her so much lately..."

Tomie's face turned deathly pale.

As a member of the Uchiha Clan, he was particularly obsessive.

She actually had an invisible logic in her heart, but she didn't express it on a daily basis.

That means the strong get everything!

Since Uzumaki Shio is stronger than her, it's only natural that Aosui would be more willing to get closer to Uzumaki Shio...

Uzumaki Shio wielded the malevolent Nine-Tails Chakra, skillfully controlling it with Sealing Jutsu to condense it into deadly chains, which she then attached to the Adamantine Sealing Chains...

In an instant, all the Sky Ninja who were besieging Konoha were killed!

The Barrier restricted their flight altitude, and in an environment where there was no way to quickly gain altitude, Uzumaki Shio's sensory abilities combined with the explosive power of the Tailed Beast Chakra left them with nowhere to hide...

" The Nine-Tails Chakra is really useful..."

Uzumaki Shio let out a long breath and retracted the Tailed Beast Chakra into her body.

At this moment, her skin, subjected to this excessively violent force, was an unnatural deep red, and in some places even appeared to be corroded...

But what's even stranger is that Uzumaki Shio's self-healing constitution and powerful vitality are repairing her injuries at a visible speed. It's as if the power of a devil and an angel has been combined in one person.

The Uzumaki Shio rippled through the Adamantine Sealing Chains, but no longer a deadly spear; instead, it became a life-giving chain, linking the wounded ninjas together... " The Tailed Beast Chakra is transformed into life force through my special physique. Although I'm not very skilled at it, it's enough for the people..." This time, a faint, luminous green light shone on the chain.

Uzumaki Shio was helping the injured Uchiha and villagers heal their wounds.

After all, Medical Chakra Scroll haven't become widespread yet, and not everyone has one...

Tomie was no exception; Uzumaki Shio's chains gently draped over her as well.

Feeling that familiar life force flowing in, Tomie out a soft hum, her eyes filled with even more complex emotions.

This is too complicated...

The person in front of her, Uzumaki Shio, was, in no way, her savior, twice!

However, at least in Tomie's view, there is indeed a competitive relationship between the two.

The problem is, if Tomie is the stronger one now, she wouldn't mind sitting down and talking with Uzumaki Shio, and the two of them finding a peaceful solution...

But she was the weaker one!

This feeling of being weaker than her competitors caused the Uchiha bloodline within Tomie to surge...

Weakness is the original sin, it is ugliness!

Why are you looking at me like that?

Uzumaki Shio turned her head and curiously examined Tomie expression was contorted.

Although her Mind's Eye of the Kagura wasn't as domineering as Mito's, it was like a detector, able to discern the pie chart of emotions.

However, even such obvious fluctuations were still clearly perceived...

"I saved you, are you alright?"

Uzumaki Shio touched Tomie's forehead, a gesture much like stroking a frightened little animal.

Such an action was something that Uzumaki Shio would never have done before, or rather, most people in the Shinobi World would not have dared to do.

The Uchiha with the Three-Tomoe Kekkei Genkai Disease sounds like an extremely dangerous madman.

In the stereotype, it's not much different from a Explosive Tag that could explode at any moment...

However, ability can change a person's mindset.

Uzumaki Shio possesses a self-healing constitution, the Adamantine Sealing Chains, Mind's Eye of the Kagura, Nine-Tails Chakra, and the Sealing Jutsu trained by Mito...

Now I feel like I have everything I need.

Just focus on honing your skills and realizing your potential.

Even so-called love is merely a secondary consideration to be put aside after the village and the ninja world have achieved peace. What truly matters is oneself and one's career... For Uzumaki Ushio now, what difference does it make if a three-tomoe Uchiha goes berserk?

Just tie them up with the Adamantine Sealing Chains!

"Yes, you saved me..."

Tomie bit her lip in resentment, her eyes flashing with a fierce light, and suddenly shouted, "Here you go! I lost!"

"What are you talking about?"

Uzumaki Ushio looked at Tomie with a puzzled expression, thought for a while, and then suddenly realized:

"You're not talking about Aosui, are you?"

"Otherwise what? Otherwise what do you think I'm talking about..." Tomie said in a low voice.

"They are human beings, independent individuals..."

"Let alone you and me, it's normal for him to choose a man to date. Your idea that whoever is stronger can have him is just absurd..."

Whirlpool tide couldn't help but laugh.

She discovered that some of the stereotypes about the Uchiha mentioned in the ancient texts were not unfounded.

That makes some sense.

The materialized Aosui belongs to this category.

Tomie was taken aback and instinctively retorted, "I didn't mean that!"

"You and I used to be a lot like..."

"Always focusing on the person or thing in front of you, while it's true that Aosui was able to save you, you also need to consider the significant role the village's resources played..."

"It was thanks to the funding provided by me, Orochimaru Hiruko, Lady Tsunade Aburame Clan, and many other ninjas, along with the daily data accumulation by the Scientific Research Department ninjas, that we were able to develop the technology to save you."

Uzumaki Ushio looked at Tomie and thought of her former self:

"I used to stubbornly believe that it was only Aosui who saved me, ignoring the fact that it was the village that sent troops to Kusagakure and dealt a comprehensive blow to those bastards..." Tomie listened in silence.

That's absolutely true...

After the successful surgery, Tomie secretly asked Tobirama, Isshin, and others about it.

They believed that the clan and Aosui must have paid a heavy price to treat her illness, and they were thinking about how to repay them.

The result was that they should just focus on their work and life, as this was the best the village could offer.

This was not a special treatment for Tomie.

If Konoha were to one day grow to have hundreds of thousands of resident ninjas, it would be unrealistic to expect Tsunade and others to be responsible for the medical care of every Jonin...

But achieving that number is achievable now.

Not everyone's illness is as complicated as Tomie's; most cases can be resolved at Konoha Hospital.

The Medical Chakra Scroll is like a broad-spectrum antibiotic, making many things simpler.

"What do you mean?"

"Are you saying I don't love the village? Or that I'm too weak...?"

Tomie slowly clenched her fists.

She suddenly felt a surge of anger, because Uzumaki Shio had touched upon the depths of her heart.

Lies don't hurt, but the truth is the sharpest knife.

As an Uchiha, as a ninja, it's unacceptable to let anything hinder the development of one's own strength.

Especially the stark contrast of Uzumaki Shio, standing blatantly before Tomie.

"It's not that I don't love the village; you looked beautiful protecting everyone just now..."

Uzumaki Shio smiled, revealing her tiger teeth:

"But it is indeed a bit weak. Don't blame me for being blunt, but I've thought about it and decided to adopt 'speaking frankly' as my Ninja Way..." " Tomie, you need to understand that although everyone in the village is a comrade-in-arms, there are 'layers' in the relationships between individuals."

"If their strengths aren't on the same level, then they might not even have anything to talk about..."

Uzumaki Shio repeated the words that Mito had once warned her.

This is why, after Mito married Hashirama, Mito actually became even more demanding of herself in terms of strength...

They're talking about Sage Mode and True Several Thousand Hands; even if they don't say it's a direct comparison, they can't exactly call it the Three Body Technique, can they?

It can't be too much different...

"Don't you even have anything to talk about?"

Tomie instinctively felt it was impossible when she thought about that scene.

But the next moment, a voice inside her told her...

That's the truth!

Aosui has already learned the Second Hokage's Flying Thunder God, but he himself is only a weak Three-Tomoe!

Even Izuna's Mangekyō Sharingan would have been killed with a single stab by the Flying Thunder God Slash during the Warring States Period...

Moreover, she doesn't even own Mangekyō Sharingan, nor does she understand the scientific research that Aosui loves most.

"You·..."

"Then what should I do?"

Tomie wanted to say something more forceful, but what came out was a question that sounded more like a plea.

"You should become stronger. You are an Uchiha, and then find something you want to do besides Aosui, develop yourself in all aspects." "You are Tomie, a Konoha ninja, and only secondarily a woman who loves Aosui."

Uzumaki Shio recalled Mito's words, mimicking the expression and tone of the Princess of Uzumaki, and uttered these words in a profound and enigmatic manner. Tomie stared intently at Uzumaki Shio, stunned once again by these words.

Have you really changed that much in just a few months?

Just a few months ago, Uzumaki Shio was the girl who was so angry at Aosui Aosui's low emotional intelligence that she cried and slapped him hard... but now she has the demeanor of a grandmaster!

"Alright, I have other things to do. You can finish up the rest..."

Uzumaki Shio removed the chains binding Tomie's body and looked up at the sky.

Within Konoha's Barrier, Thunderbolt Crossbow Bolt, tearing through the air and the bodies of the Sky Ninja, were being fired with a cold and steady pace, swiftly killing the intruders.

This gesture clearly indicates that it's the shadow of the Lord Hokage, Hyuga Hizashi Hyuga, Konoha Committee Member, making his move!

"What a terrifying ability..."

With a quick sense, Uzumaki Shio understood that Hizashi was located at the center of the village, extending outwards to the left and right.

The range of this firepower is beyond the line of sight of a normal ninja.

"The village is truly full of talented people; you can easily fall behind if you're not careful..." Uzumaki Shio muttered to herself, unaware that Tomie beside her was rushing off to the next battlefield.

Tomie stared at the pure black " Root " mark on Uzumaki Shio's arm and felt even more suffocated.

New Root is recognized as the village's elite and most respected ninja...

"No..."

"I can't go on like this..." Tomie suddenly felt an unprecedented anxiety welling up inside her.

It wasn't just because of " Aosui," but also because her contemporaries had already surpassed her and reached the other side, while she was still hesitating... In terms of seniority, Uzumaki Shio had only been in Konoha for a few years!

Even when it comes to bloodline, while the Uzumaki Clan is undoubtedly powerful, the Uchiha is not necessarily at a disadvantage!

"I'm going to ask Aosui..."

"Does he really have nothing in common with me? Without our abilities and research, is there nothing left for us to talk about? Could his lover really be from the village, as he claims...?"

Tomie had such thoughts.

Although her mind was in turmoil, she didn't stand still but instead threw herself into her work.

Go and do what Uzumaki Shio said, do some cleanup work, take care of the wounded, and kill any lone Sky Ninja...

"To become an independent ninja, to forge your own Ninja Way..."

Tomie sighed, feeling both nervous and expectant.

There was a strange, twisted feeling of excitement that arose in the face of sentencing, as if her body needed to absorb such emotions.

What kind of answer will Aosui give her?

#

Outside the Barrier.

Danzo used Wind Release Chakra Mode, flying at low altitude, constantly spewing out dense and extremely fast wind blades Wind Bullet, killing the scattering Sky Ninja...

"Good lad..."

A sense of relief flashed through Tobirama's heart.

Danzo's actions were befitting of a disciple; it wasn't for nothing that he covered Danzo's retreat back then...

"With the Hokage Konoha here, who dares to step forward!" Danzo, flying through the air, fiercely slashed an enemy's neck with his Vacuum Blade and roared.

Tobirama's face immediately darkened.

It's said that constantly being immersed in darkness can make one somewhat unseemly.

This show seems a bit too contrived...

Orochimaru chuckled, "If it were the teacher, he definitely wouldn't use such a clumsy method..."

Tobirama the Aerial Fortress.

That Chakra Cannon made Tobirama very envious.

While it cannot compare to the power of the Tailed Beast Bomb, its principles and mechanisms are still of great reference value.

Compared to Orochimaru and Hiruko, Tobirama was more interested in this Aerial Fortress, wondering what kind of energy it was powered by. How could the Sky Ninja ninjas possess such technological capabilities?

If Konoha could obtain a similar energy source, Tobirama was confident that he could significantly boost the village's production capacity and research progress!

But the problem is...

Tobirama doesn't have any anti-air techniques...

As a Forbidden Jutsu Master, this was perhaps his only regret.

After all, he'd devoted most of his life to studying the Uchiha, and very few members of that clan could fly...

Tobirama brandished his Flying Thunder God Kunai, exchanged a glance with Minato beside him, and both shook their heads.

Given the floating height of the Flying Fortress, it would be extremely difficult to bypass the Sky Ninja's interception and throw the Flying Thunder God Kunai onto it. Gravity is a natural barrier.

"Destroying this fortress wouldn't be difficult; let Mito or Hiruzen go all out, and they'll surely sink it..." While Air Force has many advantages, its defensive capabilities are relatively weak because maintaining flight requires precise balance. "But preserving it is a problem..."

"If we don't attack, it's troublesome for this Chakra Cannon to keep bombarding the village's Barrier, but if we attack, it's difficult to obtain the complete structure."

To perform reverse engineering, the more complete the Material you obtain, the better.

Tobirama quickly began brainstorming.

Minato also frowned.

In the current Shinobi World, a systematic Air Force is indeed a rare sight, a system unparalleled in a millennium; the Sky Ninja have developed a unique system...

Compared to other Small Hidden Village, they already have much to be proud of, but they simply can't do anything about the Rinnegan.

" Minato- kun, Aosui- kun!"

"If you throw this kunai at that big guy, you'll have a solution, right?"

At this moment, a strange figure dressed in a green bodysuit and Root pure black epaulets was stretching and taking a deep breath. "This is the time to put the Way of Protection into practice..."

"The village has been attacked, so let me use the burning passion of my youth to fight back against the enemy!"

With his arms crossed, Might Duy started from the first gate and gradually made his way to the third.

Starting from the third gate, he smoothly progressed to the Five Gates, his body now ablaze with Chakra resembling green flames... "Dai, go back and carefully study the Lord Hokage's admonition to you!"

Tobirama hurriedly said, "Don't use the Gate of Death lightly. Six Gates are enough in this situation!"

How can someone with thick eyebrows and big eyes be so extreme...?

Tobirama and Might Duy also had a good relationship.

Or rather, those with a touch of naiveté complement the personality of this First Darkness of the Shinobi.

The two were colleagues at the Root and would eat together on weekdays.

Tobirama would also collect some of Might Duy's physical data, trying to figure out how to make up for the potential he lacked due to his poverty in his youth... "How could you possibly use the Gate of Death? What are you talking about, Aosui- kun..."

"That was my last resort to protect the Lord Hokage and the village!"

Might Duy turned to look at Tobirama, noticed the Uchiha Clan Crest on his shoulder, and nodded thoughtfully.

That means: It's the Uchiha, then it's not surprising!

Tobirama's lips twitched. He felt like a gorilla was mocking his intelligence, but he wasn't bothered.

Since they're considered "animal friends," they're just a bit blunt, but they don't mean any harm.

But if Izuna said it, things would be different...

" Eight Gates Released Formation - Gate of Wonder - Open!"

After passing through two gates, blue sweat vapor began to rise from Might Duy's body!

The surging Chakra, like ocean waves, whipped the air around, instantly drawing all attention to Might Duy... "Oh? The Eight Gates Released Formation..."

"It's been a long time since I've seen this technique. Isn't it supposed to be red steam? Well, a mere Sky Ninja like me isn't worthy of the magnificent Gate of Death..."

"I'd love to experience its strength for myself if I get the chance." Madara's eyes lit up. Since resuming his activities in the Shinobi World, his condition had been improving. Perhaps it was the opportunity to engage in combat, or perhaps it was the ability to summon Hozuki Gengetsu and Mu...

In short, now that he has people to chat with besides White Zetsu, he doesn't always dwell on his Spokesperson Project...

Gradually, it began to resemble a remnant of the former Asura of Shinobi.

"I won't let you succeed so easily!"

"Order! All Sky Ninja retreat immediately! Do not allow the enemy to obtain your Ninja Tool!" Uchiha Madara waved his hand, issuing a new order. The Aerial Fortress rapidly ascended, soaring into the sky.

"Don't even think about escaping!"

Might Duy snatched the Flying Thunder God Kunai from Tobirama and Minato, slammed his feet heavily on the ground, and with the help of astonishing power, leaped into the air! Might Duy squinted and performed a difficult spin in the air, twisting his shoulders and hips, and embedding the Flying Thunder God Kunai in his hands like a cannonball straight into the bottom of the Aerial Fortress.

Tobirama and Minato's eyes lit up with joy.

The two used Might Duy as a transfer point to reach the sky, and then teleported Might Duy and themselves to the Aerial Fortress in one go! Orochimaru watched this scene and couldn't help but marvel.

The Eight Inner Gates is arguably the pinnacle of Konoha's Taijutsu, and the Flying Thunder God is among the most wondrous Ninjutsu in the village...

When the two are combined, many impossible things become possible.

A one-sided battle has broken out at the Aerial Fortress!

The combination of Minato, Tobirama, and Might Duy is simply unreasonable...

"Attention all squads, their Supply Platform has been captured. The Sky Ninja ninja's Flight Ninja Tool won't last much longer. Everyone, split up and follow them. When they make an emergency landing, make sure to capture them along with their equipment..."

"The squad that has reached the coastline, have the Aburame Clan ninjas lead the attack, using Kikaichū or Nano Poison Insect to take out their operators and preserve the mothership's integrity as much as possible!"

Orochimaru, holding Communication Ninja Tool in one hand and using the Hidden Shadow Snake Hands in the other, shot down the Sky Ninja who hadn't yet taken off.

Uchiha Madara shook his head.

"Those useless Sky Ninja haven't even figured out how to use external tools..."

" Flying Thunder God Technique users are still so troublesome!"

"But Hiruzen is something else, actually letting Aosui learn the Flying Thunder God Technique? It's unexpected that the Uchiha Clan would produce a user of the Flying Thunder God Technique..."

Uchiha Madara originally wanted to loudly berate Tobirama and his techniques.

But the thought of his own family members learning it made him swallow back the words he was about to say.

Look at how this Hiruzen thing has turned out...

"But I can't let you get it so easily!" Uchiha Madara's eyes narrowed, and he ruthlessly activated the self-destruct program of the Aerial Fortress from a distance. It was also his most powerful attack!

Instantly.

The Aerial Fortress remained stationary high in the sky.

The entire fortress was turned upside down, facing the ground in the opposite direction. Many Sky Ninja, caught off guard, were horrified and fell from the sky... "Run! Something's wrong!"

Minato and Tobirama exchanged a glance, then patted Might Duy on the shoulder and quickly moved to flat ground.

At this moment, the Aerial Fortress itself became a giant missile, spewing flames and energy from its tail, heading straight for Konoha!

The sheer mass, combined with kinetic and potential energy, would have had unimaginable consequences if it had struck the center of Konoha!

Barrier whose absolute strength is not exaggerated in order to ensure coverage area may not be able to withstand it.

The shockwave and debris generated by the fortress crashing into the ground would also be a disaster...

The moment the overwhelming shadow crashed down, the air in the entire Konoha was twisted into a taut steel string.

The broken Floating Array and the crackling Chakra lines crashed straight down from the clouds.

A piercing whistle cut through the air, a fierce wind whipped up by the descent, and the villagers and ninjas stared in disbelief at this scene that resembled a natural disaster.

They simply couldn't understand why the Sky Ninja would go to such lengths...

You don't even want your home anymore?

Even Mito hesitated at this moment. Even if he used Tailed Beast Bomb to blast through the Aerial Fortress, he couldn't stop the flying fragments from shattering. This Aerial Fortress was half the size of the Ninja Academy!

Orochimaru and Hiruko both shocked; neither of them had expected the Sky Ninja to have such a trick up their sleeve...

Moreover, this ruthless and decisive approach, the willingness to fight to the death in an instant, is anything but ordinary.

They both deeply regret it now.

Greedy...

The reason they left the Sky Hidden so close was to persuade Hiruzen Sarutobi.

On one hand, the high mobility of the Sky Ninja means that if they were to be driven out prematurely, the battle line would be stretched too thin, and Konoha wouldn't have enough Air Force to counter them and wipe Sky Ninja...

The only option is to get close and shoot.

On the other hand, Hiruko and Orochimaru also coveted the technology of the Sky Ninja.

But while the idea was good, the outcome turned out to be bad...

Hiruzen Sarutobi's roar exploded in the air like thunder:

"Don't panic!"

" Danzo, use Wind Release to assist me!"

Unbeknownst to anyone, Chakra Hiruzen Sarutobi had already appeared outside the Barrier, gazing intently at the Aerial Fortress that had fallen like a meteorite. His Haori fluttered wildly in the wind, Hiruzen Sarutobi unleashing his full power of Chakra.

Danzo slightly taken aback, then suddenly bit his finger and slammed it heavily on the ground.

Summoning Beast: Baku!

This is Danzo Summoning Beast, a creature that resembles an elephant but also has elements of Rhinoceros, lion, and tiger.

Its ability is to unleash a powerful Wind Release.

"Understood, Hiruzen!"

Danzo also unleashed all his Chakra, Wind Release Chakra Mode to its limit at that moment.

With the help of Yume, a violent whirlwind pillar formed around Hiruzen Sarutobi!

The wind pressure from the fortress's descent caused the surrounding air to tremble!

"Good timing!"

Before he finished speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi's Danzo Wind Release, he transformed into a white Flash, freezing the fortress a hundred meters in the air!

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood in mid-air without swaying at all.

High-density ice, gleaming with a chilling light, solidified into a massive, perfectly sealed load-bearing platform at the point of contact between the palm and the fortress. Hiruzen Sarutobi roared, unleashing a torrent of Chakra from his palm, instantly freezing the entire Aerial Fortress with Ice Release.

A dozen or so thick icicles, flowing along the support tray, instantly converged into load-bearing pillars, connecting vertically downwards to the ground. Their bases were firmly embedded in the foundation, forming a power-generating area beneath Hiruzen Sarutobi's feet.

There are no unnecessary frills, only ultimate power and precision.

Hiruzen Sarutobi precisely channeled his Chakra into the ice pillars, causing them to melt slowly and controllably before freezing again in sync, like a series of giant, man-made hydraulic buffers.

Hiruzen Sarutobi crouched down slightly, and steam surged from his body once more, his power surging wildly!

With both hands firmly bracing against the Aerial Fortress, most of the terrifying kinetic energy of the descent was gradually dissipated, and the icicles were also being compressed in an orderly manner. The steel behemoth's downward momentum suddenly halted, emitting a piercing metallic twisting sound, like a giant beast being strangled, struggling wildly in mid-air, with steel plates and pipes flying everywhere!

" Danzo!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi shouted.

"Understood, Hiruzen!"

Danzo leaped into the air; he knew this was, in reality, Hiruzen's stage all to himself...

However, given his history of "retiring without fighting," he needs a chance to prove himself.

A whirlwind of wind blades spread out around Danzo, instantly shredding any excess debris flying out of the fortress into dust.

"Well done, old buddy!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi grinned, slightly releasing the Yin Seal, and his Chakra surged to a boiling point.

Boil Release: The Kekkei Genkai of fire and water.

In his hands, it transformed into the most violent source of power.

Hiruzen Sarutobi outstretched, his bulging muscles straining against the sleeves of his Hokage robe, and the veins on his neck and forehead bulged out, like a lurking beast finally baring its fangs.

He braced his hands against the ice support plate above his head, and the immense force of his entire body poured out without loss through his bones and muscles, while the earth provided him with endless reaction force through the ice pillars.

They actually managed to lift up the entire collapsing steel fortress!

Even more surprisingly, Hiruzen Sarutobi slightly shook the fortress, adjusting the angle of his force, like a movement often made when moving furniture... From a violent descent, to a slow descent, and finally to being completely held in Hiruzen Sarutobi's hands.

The dust gradually settled, the roar of steam and the low hum of Wind Release slowly subsided, leaving only the soft creaking of the ice structures under pressure and the deathly silence of the entire Konoha.

All the villagers and ninjas who were looking up at the sky held their breath.

They watched as their Hokage, single-handedly, withstood the catastrophic disaster that descended from the sky!

The figure stood in mid-air, like an insurmountable mountain, exuding both a chilling ferocity and an absolute sense of security.

Hiruzen Sarutobi slightly, his arm moving with unwavering strength. He slowly adjusted the output of his Boil Release steam, while his Ice Release extended into a giant conveyor belt.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, like a giant moving mountains, carried the entire fortress step by step to an open space in the distance, where he set it down safely. He smiled slightly, meeting the fervent and reverent gazes of all the Konoha Ninja.

" Orochimaru, Hiruko!"

"Although I have already used Ice Release to control this fortress, to avoid any oversights, you two immediately check for any self-destruct devices and quickly begin bomb disposal procedures..."

" Sky Ninja skills are good, but safety should always be the top priority."

Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly began assigning tasks.

Orochimaru and Hiruko quickly nodded in agreement.

"I'm sorry, teacher. I'm sorry, Lord Hokage..." the two of them said in unison, whispering their apologies.

Their desire for Sky Ninja technology nearly caused a crisis.

What are you saying?

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand and said seriously:

"My decision is none of your business! The village's lack of Air Force is an objective fact, so in order to eliminate the threat completely, we had no choice but to engage in close combat..."

"If anything goes wrong, I, as the Hokage, am primarily responsible."

"What you two need to do now is to eliminate the risk of this fortress being blown up, dismantle any potentially dangerous devices the Sky Ninja might have, and begin to digest the spoils of this battle."

" Flight Wings, Aerial Fortress, and those motherships..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said slowly, "Of course, please tell me if you need anything. I know about the pressure your Scientific Research Department is under..."

At that moment, the Communication Ninja Tool also relayed the results of the various teams' battles.

After the Sky Ninja were forced to land due to the lack of aerial resupply, their Ninja Tool were naturally captured as well.

Along the coastline of the Land of Fire, the three Sky Ninja Aerospace Mothership have also been completely destroyed.

The Aburame Clan's poisonous insects and Kikaichū easily breached the Sky Ninja's defenses, preserving their gains intact.

Orochimaru and Hiruko blushed deeply upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words.

What defines a capable and competent leader?

That's it!

"This kind of power is interesting..."

Uchiha Madara's eyes gleamed with admiration; such power and beauty truly lived up to his title as the successor to the will of youth.

To Madara, having only the will without the power to put it into practice is nothing more than a magnificent castle in the air, not worth mentioning.

"Sigh, it's just that I'm old now..." Uchiha Madara couldn't help but feel a little itchy to touch his hands.

If his Body of All Things could be restored to its peak condition, Madara was confident that he could even use Hashirama's Hashirama killing move, Sage Art: Gate of the Great God, to break through those beast- Tailed Beast with brute force, let alone defeat them. Apart from the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails, who had some strength, the rest could be taken down with a single punch... "This time, you barely passed..."

"But what about Kirigakure?"

Uchiha Madara was not annoyed by the failure of the Sky Ninja; on the contrary, he felt that the game had only just begun.

This is just the prelude to this test...

"While Kirigakure may be weak, their actions will likely provoke other Great Hidden Village to follow suit..."

"This is bound to happen in the Shinobi World."

" The Sunagakure, Kumogakure, and Iwagakure will all bring their troops and affiliated forces to launch the first wave of attacks on Konoha..."

"If you can manage to absorb the power of the Sky Ninja, that's fine. But if you can't, then the Amegakure, unable to withstand the northern offensive, might even turn against you..." "The current development of Konoha will actually become a catalyst for uniting other Hidden Village, making them join forces more resolutely than ever before to devour Konoha, this juicy piece of meat..."

Madara analyzed the situation in the Shinobi World and muttered to himself:

" Hiruzen, I am a fair person..."

"Therefore, my information blocking against the Kirigakure will prevent them from attacking immediately."

"But I won't give you much time."

Mu and Hozuki Gengetsu watched this scene in shock.

"If Hiruzen Sarutobi were to punch you, you would definitely die..." Hozuki Gengetsu couldn't help but say.

Aren't you the same?

Wu squinted, staring at Hiruzen Sarutobi, whose Haori were Hiruzen Sarutobi, and a sense of apprehension unconsciously welled up in his heart.

This is absolutely a huge threat to Iwagakure!

Although he cannot freely enter battle mode without Uchiha Madara's permission, his mind is free...

Moreover, given Hiruzen Sarutobi's physical abilities, even if his sensory abilities couldn't keep up, the sheer amount of time before Dust Release's attack animation meant that he couldn't hit the target by himself.

It would also expose its own existence, causing the powerful Konoha to prematurely list Iwagakure as a major enemy.

"It's different. Theoretically, we're immortal now..."

Hozuki Gengetsu casually remarked, "I wonder what it feels like to have your Impure World Reincarnation shattered and then reassembled. I'd really like to experience it..." After realizing how powerful Konoha was, Hozuki Gengetsu relieved.

Alright, there's no need for him to Mutori the dog's life from the Third Mizukage, Kirigakure.

The moment the war against Konoha begins, the countdown to the Third Mizukage's suicide begins...

Of course, there might not even be a chance to commit suicide.

As for what to do after Kirigakure's defeat, Hozuki Gengetsu could only say that only the Sage of Six Paths knew what to do...

What could he, a Second Mizukage by Impure World Reincarnation and controlled by Senju Tobirama, possibly do?

"I hope Hiruzen Sarutobi can inherit the will of the First Hokage Lord Hashirama, and treat Kirigakure better..." Hozuki Gengetsu muttered, clasping his hands together.

"You're already thinking about defeat?"

Mugang wanted to reprimand Hozuki Gengetsu, but then he remembered that he was also a puppet controlled by Senju Tobirama, and sighed.

And at this moment.

From the Senju Ancestral Residence, countless dense, tiny Chakra spheres, like a torrential downpour, swept across the area where Hozuki Gengetsu and Mu were located!

Mito squinted, and the Nine-Tails fox on her shoulder looked serious.

Both the human and the fox sensed a faint Chakra emanating from a certain area high in the sky, though they couldn't quite pinpoint it. Even after the Sky Ninja were eliminated, a lingering malice remained.

This made Mito very wary.

With her perception abilities, anyone who could shield her from some of her senses and conceal their whereabouts even from a great distance must be an extraordinary powerhouse!

In the past, Mito themselves had no way to deal with this situation because it required casting a wide net...

The only thing we can do is raise our guard and try using wide-range Ninjutsu.

Having Hashirama makes things much easier; you can just cast Deep Forest Emergence over any uncertain area...

Now, Nine-Tails has taken over the ecological Hashirama that Hashirama once occupied, providing Mito with a wide range of attack capabilities!

Something's not right!

Mu and Hozuki Gengetsu were rapidly dodging the barrage of Tailed Beast Chakra attacks; the two shadows possessed incredible perception and reaction speed... but even in their evasive maneuvers, the Nine-Tails' relentless, saturation attack managed to tear Mu's left arm apart...

"Retreat!"

Madara's gaze sharpened, and he immediately issued a death order.

Wu Jiang activated his Invisibility Technique to its maximum extent, and he and Hozuki Gengetsu quickly escaped through the air without revealing their true forms... but at the moment they were hit...

The torn left arm exploded into countless fragments of Impure World Reincarnation in mid-air, only to quickly coalesce again.

But Hiruzen Sarutobi and Mito witnessed it firsthand...

Both of them were taken aback.

Impure World Reincarnation?!

And at this moment.

Orochimaru, inside the fortress, also looked puzzled.

Why would the Sky Ninja have deployed a complete set of techniques inside the fortress during their attack?

What on earth is going on?!