Hiruzen Sarutobi Uchiha Mikoto and the Uzumaki Clan Members on the battlefield must have been quite interesting.
These were all people he wanted to wipe out back then, but now they're all being used by the Kumogakure.
"Everyone, let's not delay any longer, let's go."
Led by Mikoto and the Uzumaki Clan Members skilled in Sealing Jutsu, Ziyun headed towards the Kumogakure Camp.
Blue B wanted to come along too, but Ziyun refused.
The opponent includes members of the Uchiha Clan; it's Jinchūriki not to go, as it would only cause trouble.
Two days later, Ziyun led the reinforcements to the Kumogakure Camp.
" Ziyun, is this the reinforcement force you brought?" The Third Raikage was somewhat confused when he saw the dozens of people behind Ziyun.
The Uzumaki Clan Members is indeed a powerful ally. They are skilled in Sealing Jutsu and can effectively block enemy forces on the battlefield, playing a strategic role similar to the Tailed Beast.
But then Uchiha Mikoto arrived, leaving the Third Raikage somewhat at a loss for words.
In his mind Uchiha Mikoto was still a weak woman.
The Third Raikage was completely bewildered that Blue B Ziyun, a true Kage Level fighter, hadn't been brought along.
"Uncle Raikage, you'll find out then, you'll be very surprised."
Ziyun smiled when he saw the Third Raikage's expression.
Even the Third Raikage didn't know that Mikoto Awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan, so Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others were even less aware of it.
This hidden trump card could be the key to turning the tide in the end.
Of course, Ziyun had also specifically spoken to Mikoto, telling Mikoto not to rush to reveal her Mangekyō Sharingan, but to show it at the most crucial moment so that it could play the greatest role on the battlefield.
Next, I have an ability that I haven't shown to Hiruzen Sarutobi yet, and I'm going to use it to turn the tide.
"Alright, since you say so, Ziyun, then I'm relieved."
Although the Third Raikage did not trust Mikoto, he trusted Ziyun.
Since Ziyun graduated, she has never let herself down.
"Now that reinforcements have arrived, we should take advantage of the fact that the Four Great Shinobi Villages haven't fully united yet and begin our counterattack."
Ziyun then told the Third Raikage about his plan.
It's actually quite simple: prevent the Four Great Shinobi Villages from forming an alliance before they actually come together.
Otherwise, if they were to truly unite, the Four Great Shinobi Villages could muster at least tens of thousands of ninjas, plus a dozen or so Kage Level, and at least three Tailed Beast.
"How can we stop them? To get Ōnoki and Hanzo of the Salamander to suppress their hatred and form an alliance with Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi must have paid a heavy price. Kumogakure doesn't have that much money to win them over."
The Third Raikage asked Ziyun question.
It seems the Third Raikage is still too one-dimensional in his thinking.
"Uncle Raikage, we need to take advantage of the fact that these major ninja villages are still gathering their forces and defeat them one by one, so they won't be able to form an alliance."
Ziyun flashed a bright smile.
"Yes, Ziyun's words do make a lot of sense."
The Third Raikage nodded. If they were to face the Sunagakure, the Iwagakure, or the Land of Rain alone, the Kumogakure would possess overwhelming power to defeat them.
The most difficult problem is how to bypass the local ninja's intelligence network?
It's important to understand that if the Kumogakure Army were to launch a massive attack on a single unit, such a large-scale operation would definitely be detected by the enemy, allowing them to prepare a countermeasure.
"Uncle Raikage, I'm enough for you," Ziyun with a smile.
" Ziyun, you don't mean you're planning to take on an entire ninja village by yourself, do you?" The Third Raikage understood Ziyun's meaning and asked in surprise.
After giving instructions to the Third Raikage, Ziyun set off alone.
His primary target was Sunagakure, led by the Third Kazekage, because intelligence from Kumogakure indicated that Sunagakure had assembled approximately 4,000 ninja and was beginning its march towards Konoha.
Using the Door-Door Fruit to enter another dimension, Ziyun quickly spotted Sunagakure.
Ziyun only caught a glimpse of the Third Kazekage, a Kage Level powerhouse. Chiyo and Ebizo were not there, but even if they were, it wouldn't have affected the outcome.
As always, we'll destroy their supplies first, so even if they escape, they won't be able to join the battle.
Fire Style: Great Fire Annihilation!
Ziyun used Fire Release Ninjutsu this time, and the fire, which covered an area of tens of meters, destroyed all of Sunagakure's supplies in an instant.
"Damn it! Our supplies have been destroyed! We've been ambushed! Quickly, inform the Third Kazekage!"
"Oh no! Third Kazekage, enemy attack detected!"
The sudden attack plunged Sunagakure into chaos. The Third Kazekage quickly reorganized the Sunagakure and located the destroyed site, where supplies had been found.
"Damn it! Which bastard did this?! Show yourself!"
Looking at the Sunagakure supplies reduced to ashes, the Third Kazekage nearly ground his teeth to dust.
Sunagakure didn't have much material resources, and these supplies were provided by Konoha. Now Sunagakure 've been destroyed like this. The Third Kazekage could hear his heart bleeding.
" Third Kazekage, nice to meet you for the first time. I'd like to say hello."
Ziyun appeared before the Third Kazekage, standing proudly.
"A ninja from Kumogakure? You must be Yeyue Ziyun! How did you get here?!"
Looking at Ziyun's Forehead Protector, the Third Kazekage said coldly.
At such a young age, the only one with such strength could be the genius Yeyue Ziyun from Kumogakure.
What intrigued the Third Kazekage was why the Sunagakure's sensory units hadn't detected any intrusion information, and how this firework had suddenly appeared.
"That's not important. I'm here because I hope you won't ally with Konoha. If you agree, I can also give Sunagakure some benefits."
Ziyun looked at the young Third Kazekage, his aura surged, and lightning energy raged around him, making him look like a thunder god, which was terrifying.
"Hmph, what conditions? The Third Hokage offered 3 billion ryo plus a batch of supplies!"
Upon hearing Ziyun's words, the Third Kazekage refrained from making a move, wanting to see what would happen in Kumogakure.
If the price offered by Kumogakure is reasonable, he might consider breaking the contract.
However, Ziyun almost laughed after hearing what the Third Kazekage said.
3 billion ryo to hire Sunagakure, one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, to fight? That's way too cheap.
"The condition is the lives of your Sunagakure Ninja! If you insist on going to Konoha, I'll have no choice but to kill you all!"
Ziyun snorted coldly, unleashing his imposing aura, and thunderclouds faintly rumbled in the sky.
"Hmph, how dare you! You dare to attack alone and spout such boastful words? Watch me kill you, the number one genius of Kumogakure, right here today, and bolster my reputation as the [ Strongest Kazekage ]!"
The Third Kazekage, enraged, charged towards Ziyun.
For someone to barge into the Sunagakure's camp is a complete disregard for us. If we don't retaliate, the Sunagakure will never be able to hold its head high again.
" Magnet Release: Giant Iron Sand Needle!"
The Third Kazekage unleashed his prized Magnet Release: Iron Sand Kekkei Genkai.
The black magnetic sand was continuously compressed, condensing into a huge spear with extremely high density, which pierced Ziyun's heart.
" Wind Release: Divine Gale!"
" Wind Release: Vacuum Wave!"
" Wind Release: Pressure Damage!"
The thousands of Sunagakure present also attacked Ziyun.
" Divine Judgment, Lightning Strike!" Ziyun shouted coldly, letting the Ninjutsu pass through his lightning-infused body. Thunderclouds in the sky unleashed a furious bolt of lightning that struck the Third Kazekage on the forehead!
" Lord Kazekage!"
Upon seeing this, the surrounding Sunagakure all shouted in concern.
As the smoke cleared, the Third Kazekage coughed up a mouthful of blood, his body covered in burns, but he was not dead.
The Third Kazekage sensed an extremely dangerous aura due to his Kage Level strength, so the instant the lightning struck, he used his magnetic sand as a shield to absorb some of the damage.
Otherwise, that attack would have been enough to kill him.
"He's still alive?! 60 Million Volt Thunder Bird!"
Ziyun snorted coldly, and a bolt of lightning with tens of millions of volts transformed into a swooping Thunder Bird in the air, rushing towards the Third Kazekage.
Splash!
The Thunder Bird pierced through the Third Kazekage's chest, and the Third Kazekage's body immediately turned into a puddle of mud and sand.
That's right, he immediately used a clone after sensing the danger.
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" Sand Clone? These Kage Level powerhouses are all incredibly sneaky!"
Ziyun sneered, too lazy to bother with the Third Kazekage. Since he couldn't deal with him in a short time, he would turn his attention to the Sand Ninja.
" Mamaragan!"
Rumble, rumble!
As if a god in the sky had been enraged, bolts of lightning with tens of millions of volts descended upon the most densely populated area of Sunagakure Ninja. Each strike of lightning instantly killed more than a dozen Sand Ninja.
There's no way around it; that's just how the Rumble-Rumble Fruit is—fast and powerful, capable of instantly killing ninjas below the Jonin.
"Scatter! Don't gather together!"
The Third Kazekage quickly shouted a warning to the Sand Ninja, asking if they were courting death by gathering together.
Unfortunately, no sooner had the Third Kazekage finished speaking than another bolt of lightning struck down from the sky, instantly killing more than a dozen Sunagakure.