Rasa Loses an Arm, Danzō Makes a Huge Contribution
Even though Uchiha Kō possessed extremely high talent in Magnet Release, he was still countered by Scorch Release, even when using Natural Chakra. Therefore, he was thinking about what else besides Magnet Release could counter it!
Fire Release? No, Scorch Release is of a higher rank than Fire Release. Besides, Pakura's Chakra reserves are no less than Uchiha Kō's, so it's impossible to overwhelm her with sheer numbers.
So he was thinking, and then suddenly a flash of inspiration struck him: Sharingan! Yes, Sharingan, he had almost forgotten his talent.
The Sharingan's inherent Genjutsu is not weak, so Uchiha Kō's eyes lit up, and he then mobilized his Yin Release Chakra, gathering it at his head.
In an instant Uchiha Kō's eyes transformed into Three-Tomoe Sharingan, his blood-red pupils inspiring awe.
"Pakura!" Then Uchiha Kō activated his Sharingan Genjutsu, and Pakura trembled. The stronger the ninja, the stronger their mental power, especially ninjas with dual bloodline limits.
Pakura was momentarily dazed, his Chakra circulation was suspended, and his Scorch Release disappeared. Uchiha Kō seized the opportunity, used Body Flicker Technique to rush forward, drew his longsword with his right hand, and used Iaijutsu.
When Pakura came to her senses, her face turned pale. At this distance and speed, she couldn't dodge it either. Just then...
A red-haired man manipulated three puppets. One protected Pakura, while the other two attacked Uchiha Kō 'Uchiha Kō head and stabbed at his chest.
Uchiha Kō's eyes darted left and right, then he used the Substitution Technique. Crack, crack, two sounds of metal being driven into a wooden stake rang out!
Uchiha Kō looked at the puppet, tracing the threads of the Puppet Technique. He was somewhat stunned, thinking to himself, "Sasori of the Red Sands? No, that's not right! Sasori of the Red Sands is just a child right now! Besides, if it were Sasori, he would have already used the Performance of a Hundred Puppets."
This person was only controlling three puppets, but he immediately realized that this was Chiyo's son!
Pakura breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank you, Lin!"
Lin shook his head. "It's alright. There are no enemies at the North Gate or West Gate, so I came here to provide reinforcements. It was just a coincidence."
Pakura was taken aback. Why were only the East Gate and South Gate repaired? Then she looked at Uchiha Kō. Uchiha Kō clicked his tongue twice. He knew he couldn't defeat Pakura today, but he had already put pressure on Sunagakure!
"The green hills remain unchanged, the clear waters flow on, we will meet again if fate allows!" As Uchiha Kō finished speaking, all eight hundred Uchiha retreated.
Pakura and Lin were completely bewildered. They didn't understand why Uchiha Kō wasn't continuing the attack. However, time was of the essence, so the two of them joined forces and led a thousand ninjas toward the East Gate guarded by Chiyo.
By the time they arrived, the ninjas from the East Gate had already retreated. They hurriedly asked, "Elder/Mother, what happened to them?"
Chiyo fell silent for a moment, unable to react immediately. Konoha had only attacked the South Gate and East Gates, and even then, it was just a show; they hadn't actually made a move.
Her eyes lit up instantly, her breathing quickened, and she hurriedly said, "Everyone, get ready to chase after Konoha immediately! Be quick! Otherwise, the Third Kazekage will be in danger!"
Regardless of their political relationship, from the perspective of Sunagakure, they are family. Therefore, Chiyo would never ignore the crisis facing the Third Kazekage!
Pakura nodded decisively, while Lin hesitated, but at Chiyo's prompting glance, he chose to obey.
Within the Land of Wind, the Konoha Legion
"Danzo! The ninjas from Sunagakure have caught up with us!" a scout reported.
Shimura Danzō nodded, then looked at Uchiha Kō, Uchiha Kō gave him an OK sign, and Danzo was finally relieved.
If this situation isn't handled properly, he'll be the one left with half-cooked rice! Uchiha Kō had already devised a plan when he arrived here.
If the Sunagakure Ninja don't leave the village, then they won't be needed; but if they do leave, they'll be the ones who suffer.
Immediately afterward came the sound of explosions and shouts in the distance. Uchiha Kō's lips curled up. When they retreated, they moved according to specific locations. If the Sunagakure Ninja had charged around recklessly, they would have had everything: Earth Spike, animal traps, and Explosive Tag.
Even if Sunagakure Ninja realizes that their target is the Third Kazekage, she is anxious and will rush to catch up. At this moment Chiyo, the simplest trap is often the most effective trap.
Chiyo was heartbroken as she looked at the ninjas who had been pierced and whose bodies had been blown to pieces. Her once straight back bent over.
She should have noticed; the traps were all crudely made. But her haste led to further losses for her troops, making her wonder if she was getting old.
From that point on, the entire Ninja World knew one thing. "Don't pursue Konoha's retreating troops, or you'll be ambushed." Of course, that's a story for another time.
Pakura quickly stepped forward to support Chiyo and asked, "Grandma, should we still pursue them?"
Chiyo glanced at Pakura, then at the more than eight hundred people who had been killed in the ambush, and the ninjas who were injured to varying degrees. Finally, she sighed, "Chase them. There's no turning back once the arrow is released."
Yes, there's no turning back now. If she gives up at this point, how can she face the eight hundred ninjas who died? The Kazekage is dead, who will take the blame?
Lin gritted his teeth, but he still carried out his mother's orders. As for Pakura, she didn't think much about it; she just did whatever the elder told her to do.
The Sunagakure Ninja rested for a moment before continuing their pursuit.
"King Owl, you've really got it! This trap was perfectly laid!" Shimura Danzō laughed heartily. Uchiha Kō also smiled, but he said, "At most, this will only slow down the Sunagakure ninjas' march; they'll still catch up."
Shimura Danzō taken aback, then realized, "Yes, there's no turning back once the arrow is released. If he were Chiyo, he would have continued the advance as well."
However, the fighting strength of the remnants is far weaker than that of a complete army! Even if they are surrounded, the ninjas from Sunagakure who come out to fight from the rear will not cause too much trouble.
"This is already very good! Lord Xiao, we are not far from the location of the Third Kazekage." He had just received the news that the Third Kazekage had led the remaining four thousand men across the Three Mountains and entered the border of the Land of Wind.
At this moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen led 2,500 men in hot pursuit of the Third Kazekage. The Third Kazekage attacked from behind from time to time, and each casual strike took the lives of two or three people.
However, compared to the Third Kazekage's forces, Third Kazekage Sarutobi Hiruzen's casualty rate was much better.
Just as the Third Kazekage led his army down the mountain and advanced a hundred meters, a Wind Blade suddenly attacked him.
"Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!" It's Shimura Danzō! He's made his move! Konoha is saved... cough cough.
Danzo's attack was swift, accurate, and ruthless. The Third Kazekage's Danzo, and he bent over to dodge the Wind Blade, but this left Rasa behind him in a difficult position.
Rasa was stunned for a moment, and then a Wind Blade struck towards his head. He hurriedly tried to bend over, but he was a step too slow, and his arm was severed by the Wind Blade!
The intense pain caused him to scream repeatedly, leaving him in a miserable state.
Uchiha Kō was stunned. Holy crap! Danzo has scored a huge victory! The Fourth Kazekage's arm has been cut off! Keep in mind that Orochimaru hasn't yet developed the technology to regenerate severed arms.
In other words, Rasa will be disabled from now on!