After five grueling days of travel, Hanfu, Might Guy, Itachi, Third Squad, and Team Seven finally reached the Land of Grass.
But they had barely crossed the border between the Land of Fire and the Land of Grass when they were attacked by Iwagakure Ninja!
"Earth Release: Earth Dragon Spear!"
"Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet!"
"Earth Style: Earth Splitter Palm!"
Dozens of Iwagakure Ninja burst out of the Forest of Death in the Land of Grass and launched a fierce attack on Hanfu and the others without a word.
In an instant, the earth cracked, stone spears flew, and rocks rained down. A chaotic barrage of attacks came hurtling toward the nine of them.
"They actually ambushed us! How sneaky!"
Naruto shouted excitedly. He quickly drew Nine-Tails Chakra from deep within the seal and draped himself in a Tailed Beast Cloak with Three Tails. Then he charged headlong at the Iwagakure Ninja, barreling through their attacks!
Sasuke had initially planned to avoid the brunt of the assault, but seeing how fiercely Naruto charged in, his blood surged, and he rushed forward too, activating his Three Tomoe Sharingan.
Using the Sharingan's Dynamic Vision, Sasuke narrowly dodged wave after wave of Earth Release attacks and quickly caught up to Naruto.
"Sasuke..." Seeing his younger brother charge toward the enemy force, Itachi's eyes flashed with concern. But remembering that Hanfu and Might Guy were both there, he relaxed slightly. Then he leaped onto a nearby towering tree and watched over Sasuke and Naruto from above.
"Sasuke, be careful!" Karin had wisely hidden herself and shouted encouragement from behind.
Seeing Naruto and Sasuke charging so fiercely, Might Guy was fired up too. In the name of youthful passion, he urged his three disciples to join the fight.
"Honestly."
As Tenten summoned ninja tools and