On this day, the weather in the Land of Rivers was extremely gloomy. No matter which direction you looked, you could not see a single ray of light, as if everything in the world had been coated with a layer of gray.
Beneath this sky lies a stronghold imbued with the style of the Sand Ninja.
The entire position was surrounded by various sophisticated traps, mostly trigger traps, making it a very well-designed defense.
Even so, the defenses here are extremely tight, with fully armed ninjas standing in various places on the position, each with a serious expression and maintaining a high level of vigilance.
The entire Sand Ninja base was permeated with a tense atmosphere, as if a fierce battle could erupt at any moment.
Indeed, this was the case. After learning of the Uchiha's "three-day agreement" with the Hokage, the Sand Ninja Village leaders hastily assembled all the Sand Ninja ninjas on the front lines, ready to engage in a decisive battle with Konoha at any moment!
"What's the situation now?"
Inside the Sand Ninja's main tent, Chiyo asked the members of the Sensory Team beside her in a hoarse voice.
"We haven't sensed any Konoha Ninja attack!"
The perceptive ninja replied truthfully.
Chiyo nodded, closed her tired eyes, and rested briefly. Even for an elite Jonin, going without sleep for several days would be a considerable burden.
Beside her were not only Ebizo and Rasa, but also Fūfuku, the One-Tail Jinchuriki who was constantly on guard by the Sand Ninja Village ninja, sitting cross-legged in the center of the tent.
This time, the Sand Village has truly pulled out all the stops!
Of course, there's also Rōshi, the Four-Tails Jinchūriki, who was ordered to aid the Sand Village.
Everything is ready.
"A powerful Chakra reaction detected!"
The ninja's exclamation instantly drew the attention of everyone inside the tent.
"He's not on the ground, but... in the sky!"
Before the sensory ninja could finish speaking...
An extremely intimidating pressure suddenly appeared on the Sand Ninja's position.
One by one, the dark clouds in the sky were "pierced," and blue-purple light bullets flickered with a hazy light.
What is that?
A Sand Ninja looked up at the scene before him and couldn't help but utter a question.
"That's... the Uchiha's Yasaka Magatama!"
A shrill scream from a Rock Ninja commander who had participated in the siege of Uchiha Makoto caused widespread panic.
"Defend! Defend now!"
The ninjas disregarded discipline and their hands flew across the board, forming hand Hand Seals.
"Earth Release · Earth Style Wall!"
"Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet!"
"Earth Release - Earth Release: Earth Shore Return!"
"..."
One by one, Ninjutsu, whether defensive or offensive, offered futile resistance to the oncoming onslaught.
Boom boom boom!
Each Tomoe fell upon the Sand Ninja's Sand Ninja and the traps they had laid, creating incredibly powerful explosions.
"Cough cough!"
The dust-covered ninjas stood amidst the ruins of their position, speechless at the sight of the devastation.
"What's going on?!"
A Sand Ninja clutched his head and let out a heart-wrenching wail.
"It's gone! Everything's gone!"
Chiyo and the others, who emerged from the Shukaku Shield, were also deeply shocked as they looked at the now-lowered position before them.
Is this the Yasaka Magatama from the intelligence report?
Is it that powerful?
But is that all?
Just as they were distracted, the sensory ninja who was still sensing things let out another sharp explosion!
"Elder, there's more to come!"
"What!"
The ninjas stared in horror at the still gloomy sky.
Boom!
Several enormous slashes pierced through the clouds and slashed down fiercely!
"Magnet Release: Gold Sand!"
Rasa raised his hands high, and countless shimmering golden sands transformed into a golden sky curtain, blocking the entire Sand Ninja formation!
In the entire Shinobi World, probably only he could unleash such a powerful defensive Ninjutsu in an instant!
But it didn't work!
Several massive, whistling slashes pierced through Rasa's strongest defense, which she had put all her effort into!
It finally fell straight to the ground!
The earth was cleaved open by this single blow, creating several ravines that were thousands of meters long!
It all seemed like a myth repeating itself.
Even the rocks underground were shattered and sent flying!
Faced with the flying Taiseki, the ninjas quickly lifted their seriously injured comrades from the ground and then fled in Body Flicker Technique.
Once everything had calmed down, the thousands of ninja soldiers dressed in Konoha uniforms arrived in the sky!
"Attack!"
With shouts echoing, the Konoha ninja army charged towards the disoriented Sand Ninja with a ferocious offensive.
In this tense situation, no one noticed that the Sand Ninja's casualties were not actually heavy; it was just that the Sand Ninja's position was almost completely destroyed.
Earth Release: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique!
"Water Release: Water Chaos Waves!"
"..."
Each ninja quickly assessed their opponent's strength by observing their uniform and then engaged in a fierce battle.
In a short time, soldiers faced soldiers, generals faced generals, and familiar opponents were matched up against each other, and the two sides quickly completed the allocation of enemy troops.
Chiyo, Ebizo, and the others also faced off against their old rivals.
And at that moment, Rasa also found the figure he wanted to see!
"Uchiha!"
With a roar, Rasa manipulated Sand Gold to hover in mid-air and charged towards the figure surrounded by the Uchiha.
It was him who shattered his dream of Kazekage!
Now, even the Sand Village is about to be destroyed!
He was unwilling to accept it!
Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Makoto, who were cutting grass with Sanjie, were somewhat surprised by the sudden Rasa.
Young man, you're really brave!
There are three Mangekyō Sharingan here!
"Prepare to die, Uchiha!"
As the Uchiha drew ever closer, a flicker of excitement flashed in Rasa's eyes.
It is now common knowledge in the Shinobi World that the Mangekyō Sharingan is an explosive ability, and after its release, it requires a long period of rest before it can be used again.
Right now, these few Uchiha are no match for him!
But why are those Uchiha looking at him so strangely?
It seems like... pity for him?
Bass!
Uchiha Makoto drew his katana from his waist and swung it at Rasa, who was still flying in mid-air!
A sword aura tens of meters long instantly took shape and immediately charged towards Rasa in a two-way collision.
The chilling sword light illuminated Rasa's expression, which shifted from solemn to terrified, until he dodged to the side in Body Flicker Technique.
"Rasa, prepare the Kazekage?"
Uchiha Makoto looked at the red-haired man in front of him, his words laced with amusement.
"You're quite sensible; I haven't even come looking for you, and you've already shown up in front of me!"
Looking at Uchiha Makoto Mangekyō Sharingan radiating red light, and the katana he gripped tightly, Rasa's mind went blank!
"This... this is your swordsmanship!"
After confirming that it wasn't Uchiha Makoto's Dōjutsu, Rasa exclaimed in surprise.
Not only him, but everyone else whose attention was drawn to the sword light, especially the Sand Ninja, felt a sinking feeling in their hearts.
A skill with no cooldown? How are we supposed to play like this?!