Guy's Peculiar Thought Process

"Chidori Blade," the Anbu member continued his explanation.

"Legend says Captain Kakashi severed lightning with this move. It's an absolute S-rank ninjutsu."

Kakashi, of course, wasn't reckless enough to collide with the barrier with his own body.

"Chidori Current!" The Chidori Blade transformed into a sharp blade, shimmering with white light.

Several Anbu members' pupils constricted. "This level of chakra... perhaps it's truly possible..."

But when the Chidori Current struck the barrier, the barrier remained unharmed.

The Anbu members grew dejected.

They sighed softly.

They could only continue to watch their Hokage struggle.

At Root's headquarters, Uchiha Yan dispelled the Shadow Clone jutsu after leaving.

Uchiha Yan glanced around again and found that Konoha had gradually gained the upper hand.

He stopped slacking off and used his Sharingan to trap the Sunagakure Jonin in a genjutsu.

Then, he slit his throat with a kunai.

The ninja who died was Baki of Sunagakure, who had thought today would be his chance to make a name for himself.

He had single-handedly held off Konoha's genius ninja, Uchiha Yan, who wielded Scorch Release.

But the moment he saw Uchiha Yan's Sharingan, he knew something was wrong.

However, it was too late. He had fallen into a genjutsu before he even saw Uchiha Yan's Sharingan.

When he opened his eyes, he had already spoken.

He could only stare wide-eyed at Uchiha Yan, his gaze filled with confusion and resentment.

Baki didn't understand why Uchiha Yan hadn't killed him directly but had toyed with him for so long before crushing him like an ant.

Uchiha Yan ignored the final emotions of a dead man.

He directly assisted the other Uchiha clansmen in slaughtering all the Sunagakure ninja.

However, the Sunagakure ninja were indeed troublesome.

For example, there was a puppeteer who continuously fought against the Uchiha clansmen with his puppets.

If Uchiha Yan hadn't realized his Sharingan was useless against him, he wouldn't have been able to find the puppeteer's puppets.

After completely controlling the situation, Uchiha Yan tallied the casualties.

Most of the Hawk Faction members had been slacking off, so there were no casualties. Only one unlucky individual sustained a minor injury while facing the puppeteer.

As for the Dove Faction members, several were seriously injured, but none were killed.

Uchiha Yan naturally wouldn't miss this opportunity to gain public favor.

He turned to several Dove Faction Uchiha members and said, "You few, go to the outskirts and transfer the injured civilians for simple treatment."

Although neither the Sunagakure ninja nor the Konoha ninja had actively attacked the civilians, the shockwaves from the clashes between the Summoning Beasts were enough to cause trouble for the ordinary people.

The reason he sent the Dove Faction was simple.

Most of the Dove Faction Uchiha members had gentle personalities, unlike the Hawk Faction members who always looked like everyone owed them money.

The ordinary civilians who were helped naturally couldn't distinguish between the Hawk Faction and the Dove Faction.

They could only tell that when their homes were destroyed and they were injured, a group of ninja wearing Uchiha clan attire patiently took them to the hospital.

Although the Dove Faction members didn't understand, they could only obey Uchiha Yan's orders.

The battle within the barrier had completely entered a white-hot stage.

Uchiha Yan watched the fierce battle, still unharmed, and couldn't help but marvel at the quality of the roof.

It could withstand the clashes of peak Kage-level powerhouses.

Perhaps sensing Uchiha Yan's thoughts, Senju Hashirama clasped his hands together. "Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence!"

The once incredibly sturdy roof was instantly pierced by the trees.

At this moment, Guy, who was watching from the side, rested his chin on his hand and said something astonishing: "Since the enemy can summon trees, can't we also enter the barrier from below to support Lord Hokage?"

Hearing Guy's words, everyone present broke out in cold sweat.

Kakashi could only try to educate Guy on basic knowledge.

"Guy, are you saying that if the barrier were on the ground, we could just dig a tunnel from the ground to get in?"

"Oh? Isn't that right?" Guy looked at Kakashi with confusion.

Kakashi extended a single finger and began to review the Ninja Academy curriculum with Might Guy.

After Kakashi finished speaking, Might Guy slammed his fist into his palm. "Oh? So that's how it is! I understand now, Kakashi. You truly are a genius."

Kakashi let out a soft sigh, looking at him with the gaze one might reserve for the Konoha Rare Beast. "Guy, this is basic common knowledge required for promotion to Jonin."

He suddenly recalled Guy's unique circumstances and could only cover his forehead, waving his hand in resignation.

"Forget it. I forgot you don't use ninjutsu."

Inside the barrier, Sarutobi Hiruzen failed to dodge in time after the First Hokage unleashed Wood Release, finding himself firmly bound by the wooden vines.

However, he had already bitten his thumb beforehand.

Summoning his final reserves of strength, Sarutobi Hiruzen pressed his hand against a nearby tree.

"Summoning Jutsu."

A puff of white smoke cleared to reveal a large, imposing Enma perched upon the tree.

He surveyed the area below like a gorilla.

Seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen hurriedly spoke up: "I'm counting on you, Enma! Adamantine Staff!"

Enma transformed instantly, cleaving through the trees that bound Sarutobi Hiruzen.

At that moment, Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama flanked him from the left and right.

Orochimaru, who had been observing the battle for some time, finally decided to make his move.

He tilted his head back and extended his long tongue, which morphed into a venomous snake that spat out a precious blade.

The sight sent a shiver of disgust through Uchiha Yan, who was watching from the side.

He couldn't understand why someone would package a simple summoning technique in such a nauseating way.

Everyone else was fighting a war, but here was Orochimaru, putting on a magic show.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression turned grave as he looked at the blade in Orochimaru's hand.

"The Kusanagi Sword? Where did that guy Orochimaru get his hands on that?"

However, Sarutobi Hiruzen had no energy to spare on such thoughts.

He gripped the Adamantine Staff and prepared for battle.

"Let's go, Enma."

Outside the barrier, the Anbu who had seen much in his time continued to act as a commentator.

"The Third Hokage has used his Summoning Jutsu! That is the strongest Summoning Beast among all the Hokage!"

Uchiha Yan nearly lost his composure at those words.

Still, there was a certain logic to it.

I, Sarutobi Hiruzen, am the strongest Hokage, therefore my Summoning Jutsu is also the strongest.

Even if the logic of this "strongest Hokage" was on par with a seven-year-old.

"Is that the Kusanagi Sword, Orochimaru? The sharpest blade in legend."

At this point, Sarutobi Hiruzen saw that the three had him surrounded.

He decided to strike first.

Sarutobi Hiruzen directly controlled the Adamantine Staff in his hand, causing it to elongate as he attempted to use the advantage of distance to suppress Orochimaru.