Kannabi Bridge Annihilation Battle

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Blue B walked into the Raikage's office step by steady, unhurried step.

"So it's B. Please, have a seat!"

The Third Raikage's brows had already turned somewhat gray. His deep, magnetic voice rang out as he smiled, folded his arms across his chest, and warmly greeted Blue B.

Blue B gave a slight bow and nod in respect before softly saying, "Lord Raikage, I apologize for coming to disturb you so abruptly today."

"However, the Land of Fire is currently in dire straits. They are under fierce assault from two great nations at once, and their situation is precarious. Under these circumstances, I believe this is an excellent opportunity for us. Therefore, I boldly propose that we seize this chance and decisively declare war on the Land of Fire!"

Hearing this, the Third Raikage's previously relaxed brows furrowed slightly.

As the Kage of a village, he naturally possessed the most current and accurate intelligence.

By now, Konoha's so-called "Two Lights of Konoha" had become known to everyone.

Yet that was merely the tip of the iceberg Konoha had revealed. The Three Sannin, the Hero of the Shinobi, and Konoha's major Kekkei Genkai clans had yet to exert themselves.

Under such circumstances, he had no desire to rashly throw himself into a war that could bring enormous uncertainty.

"Hmm... this matter needs further consideration. That old fellow Ōnoki has suffered a major setback on the front lines. Let's observe for now and see what action he takes next."

The Third Raikage's gaze flickered. Only after a brief moment of thought did he slowly give this reply.

It was not that he wanted to attack Konoha; he knew Konoha was a tough bone to chew.

Besides, Kumogakure and Konoha had a peace treaty.

It had been signed back then by his teacher, the Second Raikage, and the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

As a result, Kumogakure had not participated in the Second Shinobi World War at all.

Rather than attack Konoha, he wanted to attack Iwagakure more.

"Let's wait on this matter. This war will surely last a long time. We'll watch for a while, and once the great nations are all exhausted, we'll make our move!"

The Third Raikage spoke slowly.

An anxious look flashed across Blue B's face. "Lord Raikage, I have already mastered a perfect Tailed Beast Transformation. If we attack Konoha now, it will bring nine advantages out of ten."

"If we delay the campaign against the Land of Fire, I fear the right time will be lost and circumstances will change."

A sharp glint flashed in the Third Raikage's eyes. "Enough, B. Go teach the A-B Combination the Lightning Plow Hot Knife instead!"

Blue B hesitated as if wanting to speak, but he knew the Raikage was the sort who ruled supreme. He could only nod and withdraw.

When Orochimaru saw Blue B emerge from the Raikage's office, his eyes darkened. He stood where he was, watching Blue B's retreating figure as he silently calculated something.

A moment later, Orochimaru's figure flashed and vanished from the spot like a ghost.

When Orochimaru appeared again, he was already inside Kumogakure's medical ward. The place was so quiet that only the occasional faint sound of medical equipment could be heard.

Orochimaru silently approached the back of a busy doctor, then slowly extended an enormous python. The python opened its bloody maw and swallowed the doctor whole with lightning speed. The doctor did not even have time to let out a scream before being completely devoured by the snake.

After dealing with the doctor, Orochimaru began preparing a special hallucinogenic drug.

He deftly handled all sorts of bottles, jars, and herbs, an eerie smile appearing on his face as his tongue licked his lips.

A moment later.

A hallucinogenic drug specifically designed for Jinchuriki had been created!

Kumogakure's Jinchuriki, Blue B, entered the medical ward as usual.

The physician responsible for receiving him revealed a respectful expression upon seeing Blue B. He slowly took a vial of medicine from a cabinet, handed it over, and reminded him, "Remember to take it on time."

Blue B accepted the medicine and nodded slightly to show that he understood, then turned and left the medical ward.

However, just as he stepped through the medical ward's doors, something unexpected happened. The physician, who had seemed perfectly normal, had his pupils turn into snake eyes in an instant!

Late at night, Blue B had just prepared to sleep after taking the medicine.

Not long after he fell asleep, the drug took effect!

In just an instant!

Blue B entered a state of sleep paralysis!

The next moment, Orochimaru appeared in the room and swiftly undid the Iron Armor Seal!

"Appear, Eight-Tails!"

Inside a cave deep underground.

An old man with white hair hanging to the floor looked at the scroll in his hand.

"Obito Uchiha?"

The white-haired old man was somewhat surprised when he saw Obito Uchiha's file.

At only ten years old, he had awakened the Three-Tomoe Sharingan. He had already made a name for himself in a single battle on the battlefield, earning the title of Blood-Red Flash.

"Yes, Lord Madara. This is the genius who has recently risen in the outside world—Obito Uchiha!"

A White Zetsu spoke in a strange voice.

Madara Uchiha shook his head. "His talent is good, but he has too few bonds. That makes him difficult to control. Does he have anyone important to him?"

White Zetsu shook his head. "I heard that several years ago, this brat liked a civilian girl, but for some inexplicable reason, he stopped liking her afterward."

Madara Uchiha tapped his fingertips against his stone chair.

He had already begun carrying out his plan, but relying on Nagato alone still left him somewhat uneasy.

He felt that he could add another layer of "insurance" to the plan.

But he had never been able to find a suitable person.

If he could not find one, he could only use the will he had created and White Zetsu.

"Ha! It is merely a little wind and frost..."

"What is a true dream? For the ultimate dream, the Sage of Six Paths may regret it, but I will not!"

Black Zetsu, attached at the bottom, heard Madara Uchiha's muttering and could not help curling his lips into a smile.

"Hehehe... still going on about how the Sage may regret it but you won't. If I sneak up and turn you into a vessel for my mother, wouldn't you, Madara Uchiha, explode?"

"I am Black Zetsu, I am Black Zetsu, I am the strongest Black Zetsu! To revive Mother, the Sage may regret it, but I will not!"

The two harbored their own schemes, each plotting his respective hundred-year and thousand-year plans.

Meanwhile, Obito Uchiha's name was spreading far and wide in the outside world.

With every battle and mission he undertook alongside Minato Namikaze, Obito Uchiha's reputation grew greater and greater.

But Iwagakure's efforts to capture Obito Uchiha and Minato Namikaze also intensified.

At this moment, Obito Uchiha and Minato Namikaze were on their way to carry out the "Kannabi Bridge Mission"!

The so-called Kannabi Bridge Mission was due to Iwagakure stationing thirty Jonin on the bridge! The rest were unknown.

Obito and Minato's mission was to eliminate those Iwagakure Jonin!

It had been designated an S-rank mission!

The Kannabi Bridge Annihilation Battle!