Hatake Sakumo VS Uchiha Yaowan (3)

Regardless of whether he was the Hokage or not, Sakumo could not stand idly by and watch Yaowan attack any of Konoha's buildings.

"Shadow Clone Technique"

Sakumo jumped off Susanoo, and as he landed, he summoned four Shadow Clones.

"Hatake Style - Lightning-fast Power!"

"Hatake Style: Eternal Thunderous Might!"

"Hatake Style Across the World!"

"Hatake Style: Purgatory Thunder!"

"Hatake Style -ryu: Unity!"

The five figures each unleashed their strongest sword techniques, charging straight at Susanoo's blade.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Sakumo's seemingly insignificant Ninja Blade collided directly with the blade of Susanoo. Amidst flashes of lightning and white light, Yaowan, who was controlling Susanoo, felt a slight resistance.

All the Konoha Ninja noticed what was happening there, and they all looked up, staring intently at their Hokage's figure.

A violent explosion rang out, and Yaowan's Susanoo was shaken by the powerful force, staggering back a few steps. Immediately afterward, Sakumo's main body burst out of the smoke and dust, wielding Ninja Blade and thrusting it straight at Yaowan's position.

Looking at the still gleaming blade in the other's hand, Yaowan stood calmly in place, quietly waiting for Sakumo to approach him.

"Earth Release · Rock-Stealing Club."

Fuyuan, he used Earth Release is a technique used in Chinese fantasy novels) to throw out the Rock-Stealing Club

At the same time, Yaowan also activated his Dojutsu.

The reversed perspective caused Sakumo to stumble, and before he could dodge, he was pierced through by Rock-Stealing Club.

With a "bang," the hit Sakumo turned into a cloud of smoke.

As expected, it was indeed Shadow Clone.

Yaowan voluntarily released Susanoo, an action that directly terrified Fuyuan beside him.

"Chief, what are you doing...?"

Because the Dojutsu is an area-of-effect attack, Bu Yuan was kneeling on the ground, looking in Fuyuan towards Yaowan in his field of vision.

The next second, a sharp blade pierced Yaowan's chest. The owner of the blade was Sakumo, who had maintained his balance in a few seconds and launched the attack on instinct.

"Wood Release: Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence!"

Grasping the blade of his Ninja Blade, Yaowan simultaneously unleashed his Wood Release, piercing through Sakumo.

Everything happened in the blink of an eye. When Fuyuan regained his normal vision, he saw Yao Wan standing there, panting heavily, with Ninja Blade stuck in his chest. Not far away, he saw Sakumo lying in the distance, his body pierced by the Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence.

It didn't disappear; this is its original form!

Both sides actually chose to trade their lives for each other!

Clearly, Sakumo understood that the reason his opponent wasn't using his Dojutsu was because he was waiting for his true form to launch an attack, so he deliberately created this opening.

Even knowing he might die, he still launched a reckless attack on Yaowan.

Sakumo's goal was simple: he could not tolerate the massive Susanoo continuing to wreak havoc in the village and letting the aftershocks of the attack affect the civilians in the village.

"Damn it, Summoning Technique!"

Just as Fuyumi Fuyuan to finish off Sakumo, Tsunade's furious voice rang out.

A gigantic Katsuyu appeared out of nowhere and completely enveloped Sakumo.

By the time Fuyuan summoned the Rock-Stealing Club, Tsunade's intimidating fist had already slammed into the ground.

"This is Sannin, one of the Tsunade. You are no match for her."

Coughing up a mouthful of blood, Yaowan barely dodged the shockwave created by Tsunade and shouted to stop Fuyuan's attack.

"Help me walk!"

He coughed up another mouthful of blood, clutched his wound, and shouted Fuyuan Bu Yuan to take him away.

"Yes, Chief."

Upon seeing the sharp blade embedded in Yaowan's heart, Bu Yuan Fuyuan, a look of heartache on his face. He quickly helped Yaowan up and ran away into the distance.

"You bastard, stop right there!"

Tsunade was about to give chase when her gaze fell upon the blood on the ground. A chill ran down her spine, instantly shattering her initial fierce demeanor.

"Lord Tsunade..."

The Katsuyu looked at Tsunade with some concern.

"It's alright. Keep Sakumo alive for now, then take him to the Medical Unit headquarters."

Trembling, Tsunade checked on Sakumo's condition, and her pale face softened somewhat.

His heart and other vital organs were not affected, and with timely surgery, Sakumo's life should be saved.

As Yaowan retreated, the Uchiha who received the signal withdrew from the battlefield and retreated along the route agreed upon during their meeting.

"I'm going after Yao Mei, you all go support the Lord Hokage!"

Clutching his injured shoulder, Tekka looked at the Military Police Force officers gathered behind him and ordered them to support Sakumo's location, while he dragged his injured body and chased after Yaomei's figure.

"Lord Tsunade!"

Without the Uchiha's obstruction, the first batch of Anbu quickly arrived at Tsunade's location.

Upon seeing Sakumo with strange wooden stakes stuck in his body, they all showed expressions of shock.

"The enemy has been seriously wounded and fled in that direction. You all hurry and give chase. You stay behind and tell the Third Hokage Elder what happened here!"

Faced with Tsunade's command, not a single member of the Anbu present objected; they all obeyed her orders.

"Where is Minato? Why isn't he here at such a crucial time?!"

Tsunade frowned as she glanced at the ANBU members' attire and inquired about Minato's whereabouts.

"Minato is on a mission in the Land of Hot Water and will not be able to return in the short term."

The secret agents also truthfully revealed Minato's whereabouts.

"Damn it, at such a crucial moment!"

The absence of the familiar Jonin made Tsunade realize something. She marveled at how cleverly the enemy had timed their attack, and then hurriedly headed towards the Medical Unit headquarters.

Whether it was Jiraiya or Minato, this master and disciple duo always did other things at crucial moments.

Amidst the chaos, the Hokage's Office was filled with clan Clan Head from various tribes and several advisors.

They had all witnessed Sakumo's fierce resistance against Susanoo. When they arrived, all they saw was a mess and several pools of blood. Sakumo and the intruders had vanished without a trace.

With no other option, the group rushed here, hoping to catch a glimpse of Sakumo.

As the door was pushed open, everyone looked towards the entrance, expecting Sakumo to appear there, but instead it was Hiruzen Sarutobi, whose hair and beard were already somewhat gray.

Behind the other person followed Shimura Danzō holding a cane.

"Sakumo is temporarily unavailable, so I will take over command of the village for now."

Hiruzen walked straight to the chair that only the Hokage could sit in, announcing that he had taken over Konoha again.

The people present exchanged glances and nodded in agreement, while also wondering about Sakumo's situation.

"The most urgent task is to capture the unknown Uchiha who attacked Konoha. Since most of the Jonin have been sent out on missions, I hope that each clan will mobilize its forces and send out capable ninjas to keep these guys within the Land of Fire!"

Seeing that no one objected, Danzo stepped forward at Hiruzen's instigation and announced the order in his cold voice.

Hiruzen is in the open, Danzo is in the shadows.

This familiar scene brought back memories for everyone present of the era of the Third Hokage's rule.