Hanzo the Salamander There is no unnecessary nonsense, nor any tactical testing.
After confirming that Sunagakure's main force was indeed gathering outside the village as the intelligence indicated, taking a defensive stance, he also believed the intelligence he got from Kumogakure.
As expected, the intelligence system of the Great Ninja Village is very good.
To be honest, Hanzo is a little envious.
Sunagakure's weakness is something he is aware of.
The toughness at this moment is more of a fierce and internal struggle.
What he wants is to use the fastest and most brutal blow to completely tear apart the fragile defensive shell of Sunagakure.
"Attack."
Hanzo's voice came out through the mask, low and clear, with undoubted murderous intent.
Following his order, the Amegakure elites who were already ready to attack were like poisonous blades unsheathed. They quickly unfolded from their marching formation, divided into several groups, and charged brazenly towards the sand dune defense lines and the faintly visible trap light on the outside of Sunagakure.
The battle instantly heats up!
"For Sunagakure! Attack!"
Third Kazekage's voice spread across the front lines through chakra.
Although Sunagakure ninjas are full of fear of demigods, their determination to protect their homeland overwhelms their fear.
They relied on the traps and geographical advantages laid out in advance to fight desperately.
For a moment, there were the explosions of Kunai, Shuriken, Explosive Tag, the whistling of Wind Release and Sand Escape, the collision of the barrier created by Earth Release and Amegakure Water Release...
Weaving together into a cruel symphony of death on the edge of the desert.
Almost at the same time that the Amegakure army launched its charge, the figure of Hanzo disappeared like a ghost. The next moment, it appeared directly above the core sand dune where Third Kazekage was located.
"Water Release·Water Blade Slash!"
The huge scythe struck down on the head with a scream that tore through the air, and was filled with rich water-attribute chakra.
"Magnet Release·Iron Sand Drizzle!"
Third Kazekage was well prepared, and the jet-black Iron Sand suspended around him instantly turned into countless fine sharp needles, rolling up like a black rainstorm to meet Hanzo's slashing attack.
At the same time, the sand beneath his feet surged, forming a solid Iron Sand platform to provide a foothold.
"Dang--chichichichi!"
The sickle collided with Iron Sand Heavy Rain, making harsh metal friction and impact sounds.
Although Iron Sand was cut into a large piece, it also successfully weakened the power of the sickle and blocked it slightly.
Third Kazekage took the opportunity to retreat backwards, using both hands Hand Seals.
"Magnet Release·Iron Sand Giant Needles!"
A huge Iron Sand spear condensed into shape and stabbed at Hanzo with a roar.
Hanzo snorted coldly, without dodging or evading, Hand Seals with both hands.
"Water Release·Water Release: Water Wall!"
A thick wall of water appeared out of thin air, Iron Sand Giant Needles pierced into the wall, slowed down sharply, and was eventually carried away by the current.
Hanzo's other hand had already waved the sickle again, and the chain rattled. The sickle circled the wall of water like a poisonous snake, and slashed towards Third Kazekage's flank at a strange angle.
"Lord Kazekage Be careful!"
Chiyo's mother-in-law shouted loudly. She did not directly participate in the siege of Hanzo, but took command of the overall situation and waited for opportunities to support.
At this moment, she controlled several puppets in Chikamatsu Collection of Ten Puppets and entered the battlefield like lightning.
One of the puppets held a giant shield and accurately blocked the path of the sickle.
"Bang!"
The heavy impact caused the giant shield of the puppet to tremble violently, but it successfully bought Third Kazekage a moment of time.
"Magnet Release·Iron Sand Barrier!"
Third Kazekage immediately changed his moves, and more Iron Sand emerged from the ground, forming a constantly rotating defensive barrier with powerful magnetism and cutting power around him and the Chiyo puppet.
Hanzo's eyes narrowed, Iron Sand's defense and interference abilities are really tricky.
His figure moves again, and Body Flicker Technique is activated, trying to bypass the Iron Sand barrier and directly attack the caster's body or Chiyo, which has a relatively weak defense.
"Don't even think about it! Brain-Infiltrating Sand Manipulation!"
Chiyo's ten fingers Chakra Threads danced, one puppet opened its mouth and spewed out a large amount of poisonous sand with chakra, interfering with Hanzo's sight and perception, and the other puppet followed closely and attacked with a giant blade.
Third Kazekage also fully cooperated, and Iron Sand turned into countless tentacles or spikes, harassing and restricting Hanzo's movements from all angles.
For a time, Third Kazekage and Chiyo's mother-in-law, the two pillars of Sunagakure, worked together in a tacit understanding and put all their life learning to the extreme, barely dragging Hanzo into the fight.
Iron Sand's attack, defense, and interference, combined with the weird attacks and poison containment of Chiyo's puppet, really made it impossible for Hanzo to gain an overwhelming advantage as quickly as it could against Konoha Sannin.
However, Hanzo is Hanzo after all.
His combat experience, ninjutsu proficiency, especially the elusive Body Flicker Technique and the unpredictable poison technique, always made Third Kazekage and Chiyo feel suffocating pressure.
They were forced to go on the defensive and barely managed to survive the thrilling attack and defense. New scars were constantly added to Iron Sand and the puppets, and the chakra consumption was even more intense.
Being at a disadvantage is an indisputable fact.
Amegakure's ninjas are indeed brave and possess the power of new victory, but they travel long distances and fight deep into the desert environment where they are not good at fighting.
Sunagakure Ninja is defending his homeland, relying on carefully laid traps and familiar desert terrain to display extraordinary combat effectiveness.
Sand escape ninjas are at home in the desert, creating quicksand, sandstorms, and sand Shuriken, combined with poison quenching traps and Explosive Tag formations, causing huge trouble and casualties to the charging Amegakure troops.
More importantly, Sunagakure is fighting against the odds at this moment and his morale is high.
After the Amegakure ninjas learned that they had surrendered to Konoha and Iwagakure, and then asked them to fight against the tenacious Sunagakure in an unfamiliar desert in order to save face, the morale itself had a subtle decline.
Under the circumstances, Sunagakure gradually gained the upper hand in the battle at the level of ordinary ninjas.
Amegakure's offensive was contained, and casualties began to increase significantly.
Hanzo Although he was in the middle of a fierce battle, he could see in all directions and listen in all directions.
He was keenly aware of the plight of his troops and the increasing casualties.
Every Amegakure ninja is a precious seed for the village's difficult recovery after the war.
The main thing is that Amegakure is really too poor. Unlike Five Great Shinobi Villages, who can easily produce thousands of ninjas, this is the poorest Sunagakure among Five Great Shinobi Villages. If it were Iwagakure, Kumogakure, or even Konoha, it would be unthinkable.
He glanced at Third Kazekage and Chiyo, who were still struggling but with determined eyes.
If you want to completely defeat these two people in a short time, even if you can do it, you will probably have to pay a heavy price, and Sunagakure obviously still has defensive power.
By then, your own condition will be damaged and your troops will suffer heavy casualties. Even if you can temporarily force Sunagakure back, it will be meaningless. On the contrary, it may let Konoha or Iwagakure, who are watching eagerly, see their flaws.
After a swift scythe attack forced back the joint attack of Iron Sand and the puppet, Hanzo used the force to jump back and temporarily escaped from the battle circle.
He stood on a higher level of gravel, his eyes coldly scanning the entire battlefield.
Sunagakure's resistance was stronger than he expected, with obvious geographical advantages, and his troops were already declining.
If you continue to fight, even if you can win, it will be a miserable victory and the gains will not be worth the losses.
"Humph."
Hanzo snorted coldly, his voice through the mask carrying a hint of unwillingness, but more of a rational and cold tone.
He suddenly raised his hand and whistled sharply.
Upon hearing the signal, the Amegakure troops, who were fighting hard, immediately began to disengage in an orderly manner and shrink back as if they had received an amnesty.
Amegakure's retreat order was issued decisively and executed quickly.
Although these Amegakure ninjas who had experienced the flames of war were unwilling to do so, they were extremely disciplined. Under the command of their respective squad leaders, they quickly got rid of the entanglement of the Sunagakure ninjas and shrank to the predetermined gathering point in the rear like an ebbing tide.
Mother-in-law Third Kazekage and Chiyo did not order the pursuit. Their purpose was to force Hanzo back and preserve the village, not to annihilate the enemy.
Just when most of the Amegakure ninjas had withdrawn a certain distance, the Sunagakure encirclement seemed a little loose due to the enemy's active retreat, and some Sunagakure ninjas even began to relax a little, cleaning the nearby battlefield or checking on the injuries of their companions.
Hanzo the Salamander, who had retreated to a relatively rear position and seemed to be about to leave with the army, suddenly paused.
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