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Meanwhile.

On the Hidden Mist Battlefield.

Uchiha En, wearing a spiral mask, stood behind the Fourth Mizukage, Kaguya.

His Mangekyō Sharingan turned slowly.

Kaguya's eyes had lost their normal spark. He stared stiffly at the battle map before him.

"Resume the attack on Konoha."

"Strike their supply lines in the rear."

"Inflict more casualties. Accept no ceasefire."

The Kirigakure Jonin in the command tent exchanged glances.

None dared question the Mizukage's orders.

Behind his mask, Uchiha En's face twisted.

He hated Konoha.

He hated Kirigakure too.

He even saw the Uchiha Clan as enemies who had betrayed him.

The Mangekyō Sharingan born of his hatred kept eating away at his mind and spirit.

Slaughter and destruction were the only outcomes he wanted now.

Kaguya picked up the final order.

"The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist will serve as our spearhead."

"Bypass the main battlefield. Slaughter the Konoha Ninja behind their lines and cut off every supply route."

"When you find an opening, infiltrate Konoha itself."

He paused, then added another line to the order.

"The Six-Tails Jinchuriki will operate alongside the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist."

The Kubikiribōchō tore through the air, heading straight for Might Guy's neck.

Guy bent his knees and crossed his arms before him.

He knew he couldn't block it, but he refused to retreat.

Behind him, Ebisu had collapsed under the killing intent. Aoba Yamashiro stood rigid, unable even to raise his hands for a sign.

At least I have to take this blow for them!

Guy gritted his teeth, ready to meet the blade with his life.

A green figure suddenly burst from deep within the woods.

"Konoha Strong Whirlwind!"

A right leg wreathed in green Chakra slammed into the side of the Kubikiribōchō.

Clang!

The dull impact rang through the forest.