Orochimaru, stay back. Even I scare myself when I get vicious!~
In the land of yellow sands of the Land of Wind, the Ancient Kingdom of Roran vanished like a bubble into the depths of the sands, and a massive Sandstorm appeared on the original site of the Ancient Kingdom of Roran.
A suffocating storm swept across the land, instantly altering the desert's landscape.
A powerful energy storm permeated the air, which could be clearly sensed even inside Sunagakure, in the Land of Wind.
"Rasa, have you found out?" An elderly man and woman pushed open the door to Kazekage's Office and walked in.
The one who spoke up was Chiyo, one of the Advisor of Sunagakure Puppet Master Chiyo!
The old man standing next to Chiyo is also Advisor to Sunagakure, and Chiyo's younger brother, the Puppet Master Ebizo.
Ebizo's strength is slightly inferior to Chiyo's, but he is a rare sage in Sunagakure. Whether it is the Battlefield, logistics, or even the development of Sunagakure, he has his plans.
"The source of that energy storm has been identified," said the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, with a grave expression.
"Where?" Chiyo sensed the heavy atmosphere and asked with a frown.
"The ruins of the Ancient Kingdom of Roran!" A hint of worry flashed in Rasa's eyes. Rōran was located within the Land of Wind, Sunagakure naturally knew about what had happened there.
The Dragon Vein Seal was personally set up by the Fourth Hokage, Rasa couldn't think of anyone else who could break it besides that person.
That abnormal energy storm was clearly caused by someone breaking the seal.
Moreover, it was done through extremely abnormal means; otherwise, the Dragon Vein energy could not have gone berserk and generated such a massive energy storm!
"Have you sent a team to investigate?" Ebizo asked in a deep voice, his narrow eyes, hidden beneath his long eyebrows, slightly parted.
"The storm is too big; ordinary teams can't get close at all, even for me..." Rasa frowned, realizing that even if he went there personally, it would be extremely troublesome.
Most importantly, how could the Kazekage of Sunagakure leave the village so easily!
The most terrifying thing in the desert is the Sandstorm. Wind and Sand can change the terrain, dry up water sources, and submerge everything!
For a moment, the three people in the room fell silent.
"I'll take a small squad!" Chiyo's Chiyo face showed a hint of fatigue. Ever since the defeat in the Third Shinobi World War, the Daimyo of the Land of Wind had been cutting back on Sunagakure's funding.
The village is already facing a shortage of young and old people, and it's hard to say how much longer she, with her old bones, can hold on.
Looking at his sister's graying temples, Ebizo felt a mix of emotions. Although his sister often said she would no longer concern herself with the affairs of Sunagakure, she had never kept her word.
She was completely focused on Sunagakure, hoping that one day Sunagakure would be able to escape this land of yellow sand.
Why...
With a soft sigh, Ebizo said calmly, "I'll go too."
"It would be best if both Advisor could go together." Rasa's furrowed brows relaxed, and a smile appeared in his eyes.
This was exactly the result he wanted; otherwise, he wouldn't have deliberately escalated the situation before sending someone to inform Chiyo and Ebizo.
Rasa knew that Chiyo would definitely intervene in this matter concerning Sunagakure!
"As for the other candidates, I wonder who the two Advisor plan to bring along?" Rasa had a pretty good idea of who to choose from, as a team of four would normally be formed.
Such a large storm is not suitable for too many people to act, so there must be one of his people!
Upon hearing Rasa's question, the shrewd and experienced Chiyo almost instantly understood Rasa's meaning: it didn't matter whether she brought anyone or not.
Now that things have been discussed openly, Chiyo decided to show some respect for Rasa, since Rasa was the rightful Kazekage.
"We can have Baki and Yashamaru come with us." Chiyo thought for a moment and came up with two names.
Baki is a true member of the Kazekage's faction, and Yashamaru, needless to say, naturally carries the Kazekage's label as his brother- Kazekage.
Seeing that Chiyo was very respectful, Rasa's smile stretched from ear to ear.
"Is there anything else you need, Grandmother Chiyo? I'll do my best to help!" It's only polite to reciprocate. If Chiyo treats Rasa with respect, Rasa will surely repay her with even greater kindness.
"Let's send an extra Sealing Squad," Ebizo suddenly said.
"The Sealing Squad?" Rasa was slightly taken aback, then realized that if the Dragon Vein seal had indeed been broken, it would have to be resealed.
The power of the Dragon Vein is so immense that it rivals, or even surpasses, the Tailed Beast!
Rasa did consider obtaining the Dragon Vein, but given the current state of Sunagakure, the village simply lacked the manpower and resources for it!
If I can't have it, I won't let anyone else have it either!
The Sunagakure, led by two Kage-level Chiyo, Ebizo, with Baki and Yashamaru from the Kazekage's faction as support, also dispatched an additional four-person Sealing Squad.
The large group of eight people braved the swirling Wind and Sand and headed towards the Ancient Kingdom of Roran.
"I hope this trip goes smoothly." Standing at the closed window, Rasa stared blankly at the dust storm outside the house.
The sand blurred his vision, like a shadow looming over Rasa's heart.
A deep unease inexplicably rose within me and lingered for a long time...
The ruins of Rōran are now just a blur of yellow sand; where can one find even a trace of the Ancient Kingdom of Roran?
With the disappearance of the Dragon Vein, Rōran was completely submerged in this Sandstorm.
In the hazy, dim world, two dark figures gradually grew larger, as if one tall and one short figure had emerged one after the other.
"Tōka, it seems we have returned to the Land of Wind." Orochimaru said using ventriloquism, even he dared not speak in this massive storm.
Orochimaru grew to hate sand more and more, and hated having a mouthful of sand in his mouth even more.
Tōka was much simpler; he directly used the Tenseigan's control over force to create a Repulsion Field around his body.
The small Repulsion Field doesn't require much chakra to maintain, yet it can directly block all the Wind and Sand, creating a Vacuum Zone.
"Although I don't particularly like deserts, it's great to see Sandstorm!" Tōka smiled broadly as he looked at the sand filling the sky, his grin stretching to his ears.
This Land of Wind not only allowed me to meet my mother, but also to obtain the entire Dragon Vein!
Although Tōka didn't acknowledge Kaguya and they didn't even exchange more than a few words, he was still very happy!
Mom won't have to worry about me not having enough blue dye anymore!
Sudden!
"It seems someone is here to greet us!" Orochimaru's eyes turned cold, revealing a bloodthirsty glint. Perfect timing to test the new techniques he learned in Ryūchi Cave.
Tōka, who was in a state of excitement, was completely unaware of what was happening outside the Wind and Sand; his attention was entirely focused on the seal on his forehead.
The immense power, like a vast ocean, converges into a Pure White Diamond Mark.
The moment the Tenseigan completely transforms the Natural Energy contained in the seal on Tenseigan forehead into chakra within his body is also the moment when Tōka fully awakens his Sage Body.
At that time, Tōka will be a humanoid Tailed Beast with unlimited Senjutsu Chakra!
"Orochimaru, if you have nothing else to do, you should leave now." Tōka's Tenseigan had already seen the newcomers; the two massive chakra streams were clearly those of two Kage-level.
The only Kage-level Sunagakure that could be dispatched were the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, and two other immortal monsters, Chiyo and Ebizo.
Enemies meeting are bound to be filled with hatred, Ebizo...
When he first arrived on Earth, Sunagakure declared war on Konoha. Tōka was sent to the Battlefield as cannon fodder, and Ebizo had been targeting him ever since!
They even offered a bounty of 100 million taels of silver on the Underground Exchange for Tōka's head!
All of these Tōka are written down in a little notebook!
"Oh?" Orochimaru had wanted to try out his new technique, but since the main character today was destined to be Tōka, he decided to let Tōka perform.
"In that case, I'll take my leave." Orochimaru smiled slightly as his body sank rapidly into the sand.
In the blink of an eye, Orochimaru's aura dissipated, heading straight towards the Land of Rain.
Tōka's location is in the heart of Sandstorm. Although there are Repulsion Barrier that block the Wind and Sand, it is still not a good Battlefield.
A wisp of light flashed, Tōka's body gradually became ethereal, disappearing into the Void in the blink of an eye.
When it reappeared, the surrounding scenery changed abruptly. Although the Wind and Sand was still raging, it was much better than the terrifying Sandstorm in the center of Rōran.
"Who goes there?!" Ebizo suddenly opened his eyes wide, staring at Tōka who had appeared out of nowhere.
Wearing Red Clouds on a Black Background Coat with a wide, thick straw hat, and a Bell hanging from one corner of the hat, Xiao's standard attire!
Tōka really liked the Red Clouds on a Black Background Coat, but this was the first time he had ever worn it.
"It's been a long time, Ebizo." Tōka reached out and took off his straw hat, revealing a delicate face.
"It's you?! The Konoha Bone Release Ninja!" Ebizo's pupils contracted sharply as he stared at Tōka in astonishment, then a chilling killing intent flashed in his eyes.
Whether eating, drinking tea, or sleeping and dreaming, the person Ebizo most wants to kill is Tōka!
It has nothing to do with personal grudges, but is for the sake of the Land of Wind!
Konoha already has enough geniuses. If Tōka had been born in Sunagakure, Ebizo would have devoted all his efforts to teaching him.
Unfortunately, the two were destined not to stand on the same side.
"It's been a long time since I've heard anyone call me that." Tōka stared at Ebizo expressionlessly; he utterly loathed the title of "Bone Release Ninja"!
It's just... awful!
Chiyo pulled her hands out of her sleeves, and a Scroll sealing a puppet appeared in her palms with a bang, and White Smoke rose up.
Why waste so much breath on him? Just kill him already!
As Chiyo finished speaking, two Humanoid Puppet appeared in front of her. Even the most ordinary puppets could become divine artifacts under Chiyo's ten fingers!
Two whooshing sounds!
The puppet wielding Steel Sword swept through the air, aiming straight for Tōka's face.
"Puppet Master, I miss you a bit!" Tōka stood still, unmoved, the Wind and Sand blowing by but unable to touch the hem of his clothes.
Once upon a time, Tōka, who only awakened the All-Killing Ash Bones, felt nothing but helplessness when faced with such a treacherous fellow as the Puppet Master.
The property of the All-Killing Ash Bones is only effective against living beings, while Puppet Master do not belong to the category of living beings. Moreover, in addition to Puppet Technique, Poison Techniques are also a required course for Puppet Master.
Tōka didn't have a good way to detoxify.
But things are different now!
Tōka calmly raised his right hand, chakra gathering in his palm to form an invisible force. His eyes narrowed, and he shouted in a deep voice, "Step back!"
Boom!
A terrifying storm erupted from his palm, its Repulsive Force spreading out in a fan shape.
The visible Wind and Sand, puppets, and greatswords, as well as the invisible air and hurricanes, were all blown away.
The two puppets that were rushing toward Tōka at high speed seemed to have crashed into an invisible wall. With a muffled crack, they shattered as if all the assembled parts had fallen apart.
Thump thump...
The puppet, shattered into pieces, fell into the sand. A strong wind blew by, whipping up yellow sand that swept in, and the puppet fragments disappeared into the depths of the sand in an instant.
With a single move, Tōka destroyed all of Chiyo's puppets!
"How... is this possible?"
"Just a simple gesture of raising a hand?"
"Grandmother Chiyo's puppet crumbled like tofu?!"
Everyone stared in shock at the scene before them, as if witnessing Miracle Site, their eyes wide open and unable to look away for a long time.
Tōka tilted his head, sensing the power of the Tenseigan. In just a short time, the chakra within his body had increased exponentially.
Even when unleashing large-scale Ninjutsu, Tōka doesn't need to worry about the amount of chakra he has.
The wind howled, and the sand blurred the vision. Even with goggles protecting my eyes, I couldn't see anything in the distance.
Tōka's figure appeared and disappeared intermittently, like a monster in the sand.
"You're done, now it's my turn!"
A deep and intimidating voice, carried by the Wind and Sand, reached everyone's ears, instantly setting off alarm bells in the hearts of the Sunagakure Shinobi!
A sense of danger lurked in the Wind and Sand, and Chiyo noticed that Tōka's hands were clasped together.
Is he Hand Seals?!
"Everyone, be on guard!" Chiyo shouted in a low voice, then took out a Scroll from her bosom, which was none other than the White Secret Technique: The Chikamatsu Ten Puppets.
The White Secret Technique is the masterpiece of Monzaemon, the progenitor of Puppet Master. The Chikamatsu Ten Puppets wielded the essence of Puppet Technique with ease and were known as the puppets of ten fingers.
Just as the name suggests, it can control a puppet with a single finger, earning it the reputation of being able to do the work of One Puppet Against a Thousand!
Chiyo's strongest Puppet Technique is also one of the world's top puppetry skills!
Ebizo summoned a giant Ibuse, a defensive puppet created by Ibuse, with the highest level of defensive capabilities.
However, the Ibuse before them was slightly different, its size deliberately increased several times, enough for ten people to hide within Ibuse defenses.
Tōka clasped his hands together, forming a hand seal that clearly resembled the Shadow Clone Technique!
Puff puff puff!!
Three plumes of White Smoke rose, and three identical Tōka appeared to the side.
"Disperse!"
The three Shadow Clone stepped into the Void and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
Tōka coldly grinned, a peculiar glint in his Ice Blue eyes.
I wonder if your Sunagakure has forgotten this move!
The smell of decay carried on the wind, the stench of death mingled with the Sandstorm, and a gray world descended, engulfing this land of yellow sand.
They will scatter beyond time and space, decaying along with the bones!
All-Killing Ash Bones - All Worlds Seal!!!
Gaa gaa gaa...
The sound of bones breaking sent shivers down one's spine and made one's scalp tingle.
It seemed as if some terrifying beast was about to burst forth from beneath the earth, causing even Kage-level like Chiyo and Ebizo to break out in a cold sweat.
"This despairing aura, could it be...?"
Chiyo and Ebizo exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.
Eight years ago, the Battle of Kikyo Mountain.
The gray Bone Forest that covered the land reappeared in their eyes, with corpses scattered all over the gray bones.
Yet not a drop of blood was spilled; all the Sunagakure Shinobi who lost their lives were left behind only soulless shells, which turned into fluttering scraps of paper in the wind...
The entire Kikyo Mountain was enveloped in a desolate atmosphere, as if Paper Rain had fallen.
Even after eight years...
Chiyo and Ebizo dared not forget, nor could they forget!
The yellow sand churned beneath my feet, forming visible Vortex that initially appeared to be only the size of a fist, but gradually expanded like deadly pits that devoured lives.
A glimmer of deathly gray light came into view, and Chiyo and Ebizo became even more certain of their thoughts.
"Get out of here!" Chiyo cried out in alarm, unaware of the unnatural tremor in her voice.
She was afraid. She wasn't afraid of death, but she was afraid that Sunagakure would decline!
She hasn't seen the glorious day of Sunagakure yet, she absolutely cannot die like this!
The All Worlds Seal requires the creation of a four-dimensional barrier at four points, and the Shadow Clone or the Original Body at each point must possess chakra Jonin.
Within the barrier, the earth will be covered with bones, without a single gap.
The Bone Forest changes according to the amount of Tōka inputs; the more chakra inputs, the taller and denser the Bone Forest becomes.
Using the All Worlds Seal against eight Sunagakure Shinobi would be a complete waste of chakra.
At this moment, Tōka has obtained the power of the Dragon Vein, and he has the mentality of a nouveau riche.
I'm all about having lots of blue hair, and I'm all about being willful!
"No, we can't escape!" Ebizo glanced at the people behind him. He and Chiyo might still be able to break through Tōka head-on and rush out of the barrier as quickly as possible from the nearest point.
They escaped the battle at Kikyo Mountain in the same way.
However, the other six Sunagakure Shinobi might not be able to achieve that speed. Baki and Yashamaru are Elite Ninja, so they might still have a chance.
However, there was no way the four ninjas in the Sealing Squad could get out!
Upon hearing this, Chiyo, who was about to rush out of the barrier, paused for a moment, turned around and looked at Ebizo with a puzzled expression, and then immediately understood.
"Damn it! That kid definitely did it on purpose!" Chiyo stared furiously in Tōka's direction.
She wished she could devour his flesh and drink his blood, but now she had no way to deal with Tōka.
Ebizo's face was grim, but a glint of shrewdness shone in his cloudy eyes. As one of the few wise men in Sunagakure, he often relied on strategy to win.
"You all hide inside the Ibuse!" As he spoke, Ebizo moved his ten fingers in rapid succession, controlling the Chakra Threads to activate the mechanism inside the Ibuse.
Chiyo's eyes lit up. She quickly put away the Scroll of the White Secret Technique, and with a nimble flick of her fingers, she released six Chakra Threads.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!
The Chakra Threads landed precisely on the six Sunagakure Shinobi. Chiyo lifted them up, and the Six People bodies flew through the air, instantly disappearing into the belly of the Ibuse.
After doing all this, Chiyo lowered herself slightly, then leaped into the Ibuse's body.
Thump thump thump...
The Ibuse's mechanism activated, instantly enveloping the group completely.