The closer they drew to Mount Shūfū, the more clearly the ninja could feel Moryo's immense chakra.
Once they saw Moryo for themselves, they all sucked in sharp breaths. They no longer doubted whether Moryo rivaled a tailed beast. With a body that enormous, simply rolling over would be enough to reshape the surrounding terrain.
Not to mention the countless terracotta soldiers clustered around the demon Moryo.
And Moryo's terrifying abilities did not end there. It also possessed the power to bewitch people's hearts.
After a brief strategy meeting, the squads settled on a battle plan.
The plan was very simple: two squads would hold Moryo back, while the remaining squad protected the Miko and broke through to Mount Shūfū.
Exchanging glances, the ninja put the plan into action. The Sunagakure and Rock Ninja would keep Moryo occupied, while the Konoha Squad provided protection.
As the ninja reached Mount Shūfū, Moryo led its terracotta soldiers in a charge. Towering earth walls rose from the ground, blocking its path.
Though the Iwagakure ninja, who specialized in Earth Release, lacked offensive power, their defensive capabilities were formidable.
The Sand Ninja also summoned their puppets, using them to destroy the countless terracotta soldiers.
At this critical moment, none of them held back to conserve chakra. They unleashed their full strength.
"Lightning Release: Lightning Blade!"
A shrill thunderclap rang out as Kakashi, lightning flashing in his hand, shattered the terracotta soldiers attacking from the flank. Though the soldiers were as hard as stone, they were as fragile as tofu before his Lightning Blade.
One after another, dozens of terracotta soldiers fell as Kakashi streaked through them like a bolt of lightning.
Yet, faced with their seemingly endless numbers, Kakashi's scarlet eye showed utter exhaustion.
He could destroy these terracotta soldiers, but he could not