The Fifth Shinobi World War had finally begun.
Before this, probably no one had imagined that such a strange war would break out—a war in which ninja fought not for hatred or resources, but to protect the world they lived in.
Eighty thousand ninja were divided into five major combat divisions and several special units, launching a massive war across the Land of Fire.
The hundred thousand White Zetsu were likewise split into several forces and hurled themselves at the Shinobi Allied Forces. Besides the White Zetsu, Kabuto's Impure World Reincarnation army was mixed among them. From the very beginning, the war had become extraordinarily deadlocked.
Leading a large unit, Kakashi fell silent as he looked at the enemies before him. "Looks like the enemy won't be easy to deal with."
Before him, several people wearing Kirigakure forehead protectors stepped forward. The cracks covering their faces marked them as those reincarnated by the Impure World Reincarnation.
Besides them, there were other reincarnated ninja. Judging by their forehead protectors, they seemed to be ninja from Iwagakure and Sunagakure.
"The previous Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist... I suddenly have a headache." Kakashi sighed and rubbed his forehead. At the same time, he lifted his forehead protector, revealing a blood-red Three Tomoe.
At his side, Might Guy laughed. "Only enemies like these are worthy of being our opponents. Youth—this is the time for it to burn!"
"Yeah... It seems there's no good solution now." Kakashi's gaze suddenly sharpened, and he waved his hand. "Charge with me!"
Countless ninja charged at the reincarnated enemies at once.
Elsewhere, the Second Division, the force responsible for the frontmost battle line, was commanded by Iwagakure's Kitsuchi.
Reports from the sensory ninja continually entered his mind. Despite his heavy build, he moved with surprising agility, rapidly leaping