Success and Worry

In the Land of Grass, a meticulously crafted conspiracy is about to reach its final conclusion.

"Not enough." Obito's icy gaze swept over Rock Ninja, the Mahiru. "Everyone—whoever harmed Rin—whoever forced Rin—must die!"

His figure vanished from the spot like a ghost.

Damn it, don't look down on me!

With a roar, the Mahiru swung its long sword with incredible speed and precision, charging towards Obito.

The two passed each other by, and it was a true "passing by".

Obito's body passed directly through the Mahiru's body, easily avoiding its net of blades.

Then, to the Mahiru's surprise and confusion, Obito Kunai around and Obito a kunai, severing half of the Mahiru's neck.

The whole process was incredibly fast, giving the enemy very little time to react!

Kakashi fell into the grass not far away. He was also seriously injured, with several deep wounds that exposed bone.

He was so blood loss that his vision was blurred, but he could vaguely see Obito seemingly Kamui and killing all the Rock Ninja.

But—how could that be? But—it would be wonderful if it were true.

He closed his eyes and fell into a deep coma.

"Rin----" Obito's figure slowly appeared where Rin had fallen.

He knelt down, trembling, carefully avoiding the fatal wound in Lin's chest, and held the blood-soaked girl tightly in his arms.

Cold tears mixed with the blood on her face streamed down, dripping onto Lin's pale, cold cheeks.

"I'm sorry, Lin. It's my fault for being incompetent, arrogant, and losing hope."

I failed to protect you.

"It was me—myself—"

Obito's voice choked with sobs, filled with endless regret and self-loathing.

A profound sense of emptiness and the chilling feeling of losing everything completely overwhelmed him.

"Well----"

The excessive Chakra, the backlash from recklessly using the eye power after forcibly awakening the Mangekyou Mangekyo, and the heart-wrenching emotional trauma surged forth like a tidal wave.

Obito's vision blurred, and the intense dizziness made him unable to hold on any longer. He swayed and fell heavily forward, still holding Rin!

When the scene fell completely silent, a strange figure, half black and half white, slowly rose silently from beside the fallen Obito.

It's Black Zetsu.

His face, with its two-toned features, was now overflowing with satisfaction.

The plan was executed perfectly.

Obito Uchiha awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan in the deepest abyss of despair, allowing Madara's plan to proceed smoothly, and bringing him one step closer to rescuing his mother!

He reached out his dark hand and easily pried open Obito's hand, which was tightly gripping Rin 'Obito, lifting Obito's body off the ground.

Black Zetsu glanced at the unconscious Kakashi and Rin at his feet, a silent but malicious smile spreading across his lips.

He carried Obito's body and slowly sank into the ground, like a drop of water merging into the ocean, leaving no trace.

The wind howled through the blood-stained woods, swirling up a few crimson leaves, as if lamenting the lives lost.

Let's move the time forward by about half an hour.

At the Kannabi Bridge, Minato's hands did not stop for a moment.

They continuously unsealed the scrolls, took out Explosive Tag, and stuck them one by one onto the bridge piers.

Although it's simple, the tedious repetition can become a headache after a while.

Time is flying by.

The third one.

The fourth one.

Minato's mind was highly focused, and his perception was like an invisible spider web, covering every corner of the bridge.

When the seventh pier was also covered with Explosive Tag, only the last and closest main pier remained.

"Buzz----"

Just as he flashed into the shadowy area between the seventh bridge pier and the target main pier, he detected an extremely subtle fluctuation of Chakra!

It wasn't the sound of wind, nor the sound of water; it was the unique vibration that occurs when the alarm Barrier is triggered!

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No one expected that the Rock Ninja would set up Barrier at the main mound. Having had things go smoothly before, they had habitually assumed that this place would be safe as well.

Unfortunately—it was still exposed!

"Enemy attack! Under the main bridge pier!"

A sharp alarm pierced the brief silence on the bridge!

Almost simultaneously, three teams of Rock Ninja suddenly pounced from the shadows above the bridge, a hidden observation post, and the maintenance ladder on the bridge pier diagonally in front of the Minato!

This is the last remaining garrison force stationed at the bridge.

Clearly, they were not unprepared, but they did not expect that Konoha's first wave of attacks was not only a feint, but that the second wave was also just a prelude.

The leader was a burly, Jonin Rock Ninja who reacted the fastest, slamming his hands on the ground instantly.

Earth Style: Earth Style: Rock Pillar Spear

Rumble! Several sharp, Taiseki suddenly pierced out from the base of the Minato and the surrounding bridge piers, their angles so sharp that they blocked all his escape routes!

The two Chunin following behind him also coordinated perfectly; one threw out a barrage of Shuriken to block the sky, while the other quickly Hand Seals.

Earth Style: Earth Style: Earth Dragon Bullet!

A massive clay dragon head materialized and roared as it spewed a barrage of hard mud bullets toward the Minato!

The attack came swiftly and fiercely, instantly placing Minato in an overwhelming, three-dimensional barrage of firepower!

"Tsk!"

Minato frowned slightly, the gentleness in his eyes instantly replaced by a sharp, piercing glint.

Just as the stone pillar was about to pierce his body, and mud bullets and Shuriken were about to strike him, his figure suddenly vanished without a trace.

The Earth Style: Rock Pillar spear missed its mark, the Earth Style: Earth Dragon Bullet blasted against the bridge piers, sending stones flying, and the Shuriken clanged and clattered, achieving nothing.

"Later!"

The scarred Jonin's pupils contracted sharply. His rich combat experience allowed him to immediately throw several Kunai backward while simultaneously turning his body sharply.

However, he was fast, Minato was even faster!

His figure appeared like a ghost Chunin the Chunin who was maintaining the Earth Style: Earth Dragon Bullet, as if he had been standing there from the beginning.

The Chunin n't even have time to turn around before he felt a chill on the back of his neck.

Pfft!

A trident Kunai accuracy, drawing out a cloud of blood.

Minato flicked his wrist, Kunai. Before the shock in the Chunin's eyes had faded, he collapsed to the ground.

"Asshole!"

The scarred- Jonin were bloodshot with rage; the instant death of his companion had ignited his ferocity. He knew he could never let Minato disappear again!

He roared and charged toward the Minato with incredible speed, his hands Hand Seals.

Earth Style: Hardening Technique - Rock Fist!

His arms were instantly covered with thick rock armor, and his fists became as huge and hard as battering rams, slamming into the unsteady Minato with a terrifying whooshing sound as they ripped through the air!

This is a completely mutually destructive tactic, intended to force Minato to take the Minato -on or withstand them with its massive attack range, thus disrupting his attack rhythm!

At the same time, the last Chunin had Shuriken also reacted, suppressing his fear, and threw another Shuriken, aiming directly at Minato's vital points to restrain him.

Minato's eyes were icy as he faced the Rock Fist crashing down on him and the Shuriken hurtling towards him.

This wasn't a simple Body Flicker; it was Space-Time Ninjutsu — the Flying Thunder God.

Now this place is definitely his home turf. During the long preparation for blowing up the bridge, he didn't just stick on Explosive Tag; he also set up a lot of Flying Thunder God Kunai around the area.

His response was a perfect combination of extreme speed and skill!

His figure vanished again, only to reappear behind the scarred ninja. Chakra rapidly condensed in his right hand, forming a blue Chakra ball in the blink of an eye.

Rasengan.

Without any fancy moves, the high-speed spinning Chakra sphere slammed into the scarred man's back, which was covered in rock armor!

The supposedly sturdy rock armor shattered instantly like paper before the Rasengan's ferocious tearing and impact.

Collapse!

"Ugh!"

The scarred ninja let out a short, shrill scream, his eyes bulging out, and a huge spiral-shaped hole was torn in the rock armor on his back, along with the flesh and bones inside!

His massive body was slammed away by the residual force of the Rasengan, like a tattered sack, and crashed into the solid bridge pier with a dull thud before sliding limply to the ground, completely silent.

The other Chunin was also slightly stunned Chunin watched his Captain being taken down in an instant.

However, in that moment of hesitation, he never saw the Sun Barrier rise again; Minato stabbed him through the neck as he turned and struck him.

The kill came too quickly; before the other two groups of Rock Ninja could arrive, the first group of Rock Ninja had already been wiped out.

"It's Konoha's Yellow Flash! Everyone be careful!"

Unfortunately, the warning came too late; the other two groups of Rock Ninja who had already entered Minato's territory didn't last long either.

As the golden light shimmered under the rising sun, one Rock Ninja after another fell.

"Demon—the devil."

One of the Rock Ninja was trembling, his teeth chattering. He knew he had no chance of winning, and his only mission now was to raise the alarm!

"Sound it!" he roared, pulling out Signal Flare and firing the highest alert into the sky.

Minato's eyes narrowed. "Signal Flare!" We can't let him succeed! Otherwise, reinforcements will arrive in an instant!

Minato's figure disappeared from the spot once again.

The Chunin's hand was already reaching towards the sky, while his other hand was already gripping the pull ring.

A cold, icy glint, like the sigh of Death God, silently sliced across his neck.

The Chunin froze instantly, his hands falling limply to his sides.

He made a strange "hoarse" sound in his throat, blood gushed from his neck, and his body collapsed to the ground, his eyes still holding a lingering desire to live.

Minato's figure appeared behind him, a drop of crimson blood slowly sliding down the tip of his Kunai.

The battle is over. From the moment they were exposed to the complete annihilation of all three Rock Ninja squads, the entire process took less than a minute!

Silent, deadly, and highly efficient! This is the battlefield dominance of "Yellow Flash," a perfect combination of speed and slaughter, utilizing the Flying Thunder God Technique to its fullest extent.

However, there was no joy of victory on Minato's face. He looked up at the sky, where a Signal Flare was rising into the air with a sharp whistle, leaving a long trail of flame.

Whoosh----Bang!

"Oh no! We're still a step too late!"

Minato's heart sank. The last Rock Ninja had sacrificed their lives to deliver the warning!

The flash of the Signal Flare announced that reinforcements from the Iwagakure army were about to arrive like a tidal wave!

Time has officially entered its final countdown!

Minato didn't even have time to catch his breath, let alone inspect the battlefield. All he could see was the last main bridge pier that hadn't yet been fitted with Explosive Tag!

"It must be completed!"

He let out a low growl, and sweat gathered on his forehead and slid down his cheeks.

At this point, he had nothing left to worry about. His figure transformed into a golden streak of light, ignoring the intense consumption of Chakra and mental exhaustion, and rushed towards his final target at an even faster speed than before.

He attached Explosive Tag to the bridge piers at an astonishing speed.

In the distance, the faint sounds of rushing air and angry roars could be heard; the vanguard of Iwagakure's reinforcements was rapidly approaching!

"The last one!"

Minato slammed the last Explosive Tag into the core of the bridge pier, then retreated rapidly, his hands instantly forming the detonation seal!

"Drink!"

Rumble rumble rumble-!!!

The earth-shattering series of explosions, like the roar of a sleeping dragon, instantly drowned out the sound of the rushing river and the clamor of the approaching enemy!

The Explosive Tag on the eight key bridge piers were detonated one after another, sending terrifying shockwaves and Kakkou soaring into the sky!

The reinforced Earth Style rock layer crumbled and disintegrated like a brittle biscuit under the violent energy!

The support has snapped! The bridge structure emits a sickening, metallic groan!

The magnificent Kannabi Bridge, this formidable chasm spanning the canyon, began to tilt, break, and collapse amidst a deafening roar!

Countless massive steel structures, rubble, and dust cascaded down like a waterfall, plunging into the abyss and creating towering, turbid waves!

Just as the last section of the bridge completely collapsed and fell, a Yellow Flash disappeared from the billowing dust and falling rubble, vanishing into the depths of the dense forest on the other side of the canyon.

Behind them, all that remained were the collapsed giant bridge, the rushing turbid water, the billowing smoke, and the angry roar of the Iwagakure reinforcements as they arrived.

The Kannabi Bridge is destroyed! Mission complete!

On the return journey, Minato sped along at breakneck speed. He was in a very good mood. The mission had been successfully completed, and all that was left was to reunite with his team and return to Camp.

This mission, though of great significance, was actually completed quite easily.

Imagine if Iwagakure's Resupply lines were cut off; the front-line troops would be without Resupply for at least several days, and future Resupply would be even more difficult due to the increased distance.

If Konoha were to intensify its offensive at this point, there is a high probability that it would severely damage the Iwagakure forces. Even if it doesn't completely drive Iwagakure out of the Land of Grass, it could at least lay a solid foundation for victory.

Thinking of this, Minato's retreating steps became lighter.

However, the good mood didn't last long.

When Minato arrived at their temporary rendezvous point, he was met only by Akimichi Choza's squad; Kakashi and the others were nowhere to be seen.

"Choza, haven't Kakashi and the others arrived yet?"

"Minato, how did the mission go?"

Two questions rang out simultaneously, each person asking what they cared about most, and both were taken aback by the other's questions.

Minato was the first to react, his heart filled with worry, yet a smile appeared on his face.

"Everything went smoothly. The bridge has been completely destroyed, but it will be difficult for Iwagakure to Resupply them."

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"Very good!"

Choza couldn't hide his joy, and his three subordinates behind him couldn't help but clap their hands in celebration.

With the Kannabi Bridge destroyed, Konoha now holds a decisive advantage in the battle against Iwagakure, and the war may end prematurely as a result.

Seeing the worry in Minato's eyes, Choza immediately composed himself.

"Minato, don't worry. Kakashi and the others have a longer escape route than us, so it's possible they'll be a little later."

Choza's attempt to comfort him only made Minato more worried.

The unease in his heart grew stronger. His bridge was all destroyed, and Kakashi and the others still hadn't arrived. Something must have happened.

"Choza, wait for me. Kakashi has my Flying Thunder God Kunai on him. I'll go check it out."