Iwagakure suffered a crushing defeat, and the Hokage election process began (three-in-one update)

Natsuki and Roshi's disappearance did not affect the war between Konoha and Iwagakure.

After the exchange of ninjutsu ended, the battle shifted to close combat.

Natsuki's three students, Might Guy, Yuhi Kurenai, and Shizune, charged into the crowd.

Might Duy went with them.

Because Natsuki was busy with work, he usually had Might Duy serve as their team leader.

"Iron Body: Wheel!"

Might Guy accelerated, spinning his body as he slammed into the nearest Iwagakure ninja like a drill.

The Iwagakure ninja instinctively kicked at him, only to be sent flying.

Seeing this, Shizune immediately raised her hand.

The concealed weapon on her wrist fired three senbon, striking the airborne Iwagakure ninja dead-on.

The Iwagakure ninja landed and died on the spot.

Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique! A nearby Iwagakure ninja formed hand seals.

A water dragon roared toward Might Guy.

Tempest Kick!

Yuhi Kurenai spun and kicked at the water dragon.

The vacuum slash wave immediately sliced the water dragon in half.

"Iron Body: Shatter!"

Might Guy passed through the severed water dragon and reached the Iwagakure ninja.

He threw a punch, shattering the Iwagakure ninja's heart outright.

"Nicely done!"

As he praised them, Might Duy shouted, "Eight Gates Formation! Gate of Opening, open! Gate of Healing, open! Gate of Life, open!"

The Eight Gates Formation placed too much strain on the body.

Opening all eight gates immediately on a battlefield would have limited usefulness. The first three gates, however, were within the safe range, putting little strain on the body and allowing the user to keep them open for a long time.

"Fall back!"

Might Duy was about to charge at the nearest Iwagakure ninja when he abruptly changed tack and shouted.

Yuhi Kurenai, Shizune, and Might Guy instinctively glanced over, then hurriedly retreated.

The ground crumbled