During the Nine-Tails' Rampage, not a single Kage Level figure from Konoha showed up. Only my foolish brother was running around, busy with everything.
Hmph! I refuse to believe there aren't other problems hidden in all this.
I'll have to find a way to pull Minato out of it when the time comes. Becoming a sacrificial pawn for Konoha's major clans wouldn't be a good ending.
The Kumogakure ninjas had already drawn close to Konoha's position. Haku pulled his gaze back to the battlefield and stopped thinking about it. Saving Minato would not be a simple matter; he would need to plan it carefully.
But the most important thing right now was the war in front of him. There would still be time to think through the Nine-Tails' Rampage later.
Haku shook his head and gave up on thinking about what secrets the Nine-Tails' Rampage actually concealed.
He instantly opened the first three Gates, grabbed a Kunai, and charged at the enemy.
Haku could now open the Gate of Life without damaging his body. It only slightly affected his endurance, so it could already be considered one of his standard methods.
Moreover, opening the Eight Gates made Chakra control more difficult. Now that Haku had activated the Eight Gates Formation Technique, it was difficult for him to cast ninjutsu. He could only fight with Kunai or Taijutsu.
Ah, my efficiency is still a little low! It would be great if I could use large-scale destructive ninjutsu. It looks like cultivating the controllable Eight Inner Gates Formation Technique needs to be put on the agenda as soon as possible.
Haku shook the blood from his Kunai and spoke in a voice only he could hear.
On the battlefield, Haku focused on killing Kumogakure's Chunin rather than going after the Jonin. He did not fear facing Kumogakure's Jonin, but every battle with one took a considerable amount of time.
As Orochimaru's disciple, Haku clearly understood his position in the village. He knew what responsibilities he had to shoulder and had a very clear understanding of his role on the battlefield.
His primary goal was to kill enough Kumogakure Chunin to force the enemy to withdraw and end the war. In addition, he needed to obtain enough Energy Points from this war with Kumogakure to awaken the system.
Chakra Origin Energy +1! Chakra Origin Energy +1!
Haku rampaged through the ranks of the Chunin. Before long, a Jonin had set his sights on him.
Lightning Release: Lightning Armor!
Seeing his opponent release Lightning Release and wrap his entire body in lightning, Haku understood that he hoped to enhance his physical abilities and increase his strength, using it to counter Haku's Kunai.
Haku merely stared into his opponent's eyes and smiled silently. Then, under the other man's astonished gaze, green Chakra steam began to pour from his body.
He simply raised his Kunai and thrust it straight at the man's throat, relying on the speed and strength he gained after opening the Fifth Gate, Gate of Limit. He killed the man on the spot.
Haku had waited until the opponent was very close before opening the Fifth Gate, Gate of Limit, leaving him no chance to react.
Moreover, the overwhelming Chakra from the Eight Gates directly dispersed the man's Lightning Armor, leaving Haku completely unaffected.
After Haku swiftly dealt with the Jonin, no other Jonin came looking for trouble with him. For one thing, he had ended the battle too quickly, making the others wary of his strength. For another, both sides had only a limited number of Jonin, so they were evenly matched. The previous Jonin had only found the chance to come after Haku because several Special Jonin had taken over his opponent.
In the end, he had failed to cause Haku any trouble and had instead caused trouble for his own village. It had hardly been worth the loss.
Lord Raikage, we can't hold out much longer!
A Kumogakure ninja shouted at the Third Raikage, who was fighting Orochimaru.
The Third Raikage swept his eyes over the battlefield from the corner of his eye. Seeing the people from his village dwindling, he grew anxious and alarmed.
They had fought Orochimaru's forces before, but never had the lower ranks collapsed first as they were now.
The number of ninjas on his side was falling far too quickly.
Rabi! Stop playing around! Go deal with that brat!
Hearing the Third Raikage's shout, Killer B looked around and immediately noticed the problem.
Killer B did not hesitate. Red Chakra began to radiate from his body as he prepared to enter his Tailed Beast Cloak form directly.
Seeing the change in Killer B, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio seemed to realize what was happening, and their movements slowed almost imperceptibly.
Taking advantage of that momentary change, Killer B broke free of the three and charged toward the area where the main forces were fighting.
Killer B? A Tailed Beast Cloak? Damn it, this is bad!
Killer B, covered in a layer of red Chakra, appeared in Haku's field of vision.
Sixth Gate, Gate of View—open!
Seventh Gate, Gate of Wonder—open!
Boom!
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