The Third Kazekage immediately began to counterattack Konoha's assault.
"Inform the defensive positions and Giant Ballista crews to launch a counterattack."
Over a hundred Genin hauled countless Giant Ballistas. Their bolts were covered in Explosive Tags as the squad leader gave the order.
"Ready!"
"Fire!"
The Genin pulled the triggers. Bolts from countless Giant Ballistas shot toward the Konoha Ninja.
Facing this, Orochimaru recalled how the Uzukage had developed Rocket Launchers when the Land of Whirlpools faced Kirigakure. He hadn't expected the Land of Wind to use its traditional Puppeteer technology to make copies of them.
Konoha had already fallen behind Sunagakure in this technology. It seemed Puppeteers were a great help when it came to engineering.
Still, the Giant Ballistas didn't have the range of Rocket Launchers. Otherwise, the bolts would have filled the sky.
The Third Kazekage had blocked our surprise attack with a single move. I'd have to step forward myself to raise everyone's morale. Orochimaru formed Hand Seals.
"Triple Rashomon!"
The Rashomon inherited from the First unfolded at Orochimaru's hands.
The first gate, which bore the brunt of the attack, stopped the first volley of bolts. They slammed into it with tremendous force.
"Boom!"
The Explosive Tags on the bolts detonated, and the first gate began to crack. The next volley struck the second gate.
"Boom!"
The first gate absorbed most of the force. The bolts failed to break through the second gate, and there was no need to use the third.
The Konoha Ninja present cheered as they watched the enemy's attack come to nothing.
"Lord Orochimaru, you're incredible!"
"That's right! Lord Orochimaru blocked all those attacks!"
Orochimaru realized that continuing the fight would do his side no good, so he gave the order.
"Begin the retreat. If we keep fighting, our losses will be