The Shinobi World War has broken out, and forces from various countries have joined the battlefield. The flames of war are burning fiercely across the Land of Grass, and the two major factions are on the verge of a bloody and earth-shattering battle.
Tennin Hyuga, Above Clan Head Level and master of the Hyuga Gentle Fist, stood tall before the 80,000 Konoha Ninja army, exuding a chilling aura of dominance. His gaze swept over his soldiers like lightning, and he roared, "Today, we are about to enter the Land of Grass, to show those cowardly rats of the Land of Earth the might of the Konoha Ninja! They think they can crush us with their numbers? They're delusional! The Shinobi World values strength! I, Tennin Hyuga, am here to lead you to utterly crush the Land of Earth's army, leaving not a single piece of armor!" His voice, like a resounding bell, echoed over the army for a long time.
The deputy commander of the army, Kurama Linghu, had a contemptuous smile on his face and added, "Humph, the ninjas of the Earth Kingdom are just a group of reckless savages who only know earth escape and brute force. My illusion of five-sense control will definitely make them unable to tell the difference between east, west, north and south on the battlefield, and they will be slaughtered by us."
On the other side, the over-60-year-old veteran Kaima Senju, arms crossed and muscles bulging, confidently declared, "Isn't the Land of Earth known for its Earth Release techniques? I'll see if their Earth Release is superior, or if this old man's Water and Earth Release Ninjutsu is better. Let our Konoha army utterly crush them!"
The eight generals were all equally imposing.
Eiichi Yamazaki lightly stroked the long sword at his waist and said coldly, "I volunteer to be the vanguard. I will make the enemy die in fear."
Ryosuke Sato stretched his limbs, Lightning Release energy shimmering around him. "I'll go with you. We will be the nightmare of the Land of Earth."
Vincent Mitarashi's eyes were glazed over, as if he could already see the enemy's miserable state under his Genjutsu and Water Release. "I'm willing to go with them; they can't escape my Genjutsu." These three wanted to use the savages of the Land of Earth as a way to rack up military merits.
Masatake Kyogoku drew his longsword, flames erupting from its blade. "I'll go first. I'll burn them to ashes. My greatsword has been itching for fire for a long time."
Earth- Kotobuki Kujo Chakra. "I'm getting restless. Let me go first. I'll show them the wrath of the earth."
Akiya Imai swung his longsword, unleashing a torrent of wind-attribute Chakra. He licked his lips and said, "I have to go first. The wind blades will sever their bodies." These three old guys were just here to enjoy the battlefield.
Yamaro Sakai closed his eyes to rest, but couldn't hide the confidence emanating from him. "I am ready to follow the Commander's orders at any time."
Hongyezi, on the other hand, was eager to try, saying, "I will follow the commander's orders. The commander is invincible." These two were vassal families of the Hyuga Clan.
The Land of Fire army, together with the remaining 60,000 ninja from the Land of Grass, formed a total of 140,000 troops, and they were on high alert in the capital of the Land of Grass. At this time, the Land of Grass had already lost half of its territory, and on the other side was the mighty 150,000-strong army of the Land of Earth heading straight for the capital.
In the Land of Land of Earth's army, the Above Clan Head Level leader, Mu, stood atop the command post, his expression cold and stern. His voice was deep yet filled with intimidation. "The ninjas of Konoha and the Land of Grass are nothing but a bunch of overconfident ants. My Dust Release can reduce all their defenses to nothing. Today is their end!"
Vice-Commander Ryoichi Kondo Explosion Release in his hand and roared with laughter, "My Explosion Release Ninjutsu will blast them to pieces and show them the consequences of opposing the Land of Earth!"
The young Ōnoki of Both Scales exuded earth element energy, saying, "Master, I'm willing to lead the charge."
A major battle broke out abruptly without prior notice from either side, with both sides displaying a ferocity that made the first battle seem like the decisive one.
With a command from their respective commanders, the armies surged towards each other like a tidal wave. In an instant, the shouts of battle shook the heavens, and the light of Ninjutsu illuminated the entire sky.
Tennin Hyuga was the first to charge into the enemy ranks, unleashing the Hyuga Gentle Fist punch carrying a gust of wind. Wherever it struck, the Land of Earth ninjas fell dead. (This was nothing like the ridiculous scenes in anime where someone could finish off an enemy with a single Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms and still be alive.) He charged into the enemy ranks, unleashing his Bagua Domain, trapping over a hundred enemies within its range. Then, with a single Eight Trigrams 128 Palms, every Land of Earth ninja struck died instantly, without a single wound. Over a hundred enemies were frozen in place before collapsing. The Hyuga Gentle Fist truly embodied the art of killing without shedding blood. He roared, "The glory of the Hyuga Clan will shine here today!"
Reiko Kurama cast Genjutsu from the rear, and the ninjas of the Land of Earth suddenly became dazed. Some began to kill each other, while others stood there blankly, letting the Konoha Ninja attack them. It was too strange.
Kaima Senju unleashed his monstrous strength, smashing a punch into the enemy. The ninja from the Land of Earth was blown apart by the punch, his flesh and blood scattering like bullets. The ninjas behind him who were hit by this flesh and blood were either seriously injured or killed. It was truly a case of one punch hitting a large area, like a domineering overlord unleashing his invincibility. It was terrifying.
Eiichi Yamazaki activated his Mind Release, and countless terrifying illusions appeared in the minds of the ninjas of the Land of Earth, causing them to lose their fighting ability in fear. Then he swung his long sword, and blood splattered everywhere.
Ryosuke Sato, imbued with Lightning Release, moved like a bolt of lightning through the enemy ranks, leaving a trail of electric shocks in his wake, charring the ninjas to pieces.
Vincent Mitarashi combined Water Release with Genjutsu to create an illusory water curtain. The ninjas from the Land of Earth lost their way within it and were killed one by one by the Konoha Ninja hidden inside the water curtain.
Masatake Kyogoku combined his swordsmanship with Fire Style techniques, his flaming longsword flashing as enemies were engulfed in flames.
The Kotobuki Kujo earth-attribute Nintaijutsu are wide and powerful, each attack carrying immense force and sending enemies flying.
Akiya Imai danced wildly, slicing the enemy's body into countless holes.
Yamaro Sakai unleashed both Genjutsu and Wind Release, causing the enemy to be annihilated by wind blades within their illusion.
Hongyezi used his wind- Nintaijutsu to move swiftly through the enemy ranks, like a ghost, making it impossible for the enemy to catch a glimpse of him.
However, the army of the Land of Earth was not to be outdone.
Wu activated his Dust Release, sending beams of Dust Release towards the armies of Konoha and the Land of Grass. Wherever they touched, everything turned to dust, and large numbers of ninjas vanished instantly.
Ryoichi Kondo's Explosion Release continuously detonated within the enemy ranks, the massive explosions raising billowing dust and sending ninjas flying, their limbs torn apart by the blast waves.
Ōnoki of Both Scales, unleashed his Earth Release technique, causing massive rocks to erupt from the ground, trapping many ninjas within. Then, as the rocks pressed down, screams of agony echoed through the air.
The battlefield was littered with corpses and rivers of blood. Soldiers on both sides were in a frenzy of killing, and some ninjas even clung tightly to their enemies before dying, choosing to perish together with them.
A young ninja from Konoha, even as he was stabbed through the chest by a ninja from the Land of Earth, still had resentment in his eyes. With his last ounce of strength, he plunged Kunai into the enemy's throat.
A wounded soldier from the Land of Grass watched his comrades fall one by one and cried out in despair, "Why? Why is there a war?" But his cries were instantly drowned out by the clamor of war.
While each powerful individual was formidable, their Chakra and stamina were ultimately finite and would eventually run out. In a battle of this scale, overall strength was paramount. The ninjas of the Land of Earth were stronger than those of the Land of Grass, while the ninjas of Konoha were stronger than those of the Land of Earth. Ultimately, Konoha held a slight advantage in overall combat power. Furthermore, both sides' commanders deliberately avoided each other, focusing instead on gathering intelligence on the opposing side's strongest fighters. In short, both sides suffered heavy losses and, exhausted, chose to call a retreat. There was no communication between the two sides throughout the entire conflict. Each returned to their camps to lick their wounds and tally their casualties.
In the first battle, both sides suffered heavy losses.
More than 10,000 ninja died in Konoha, more than 20,000 died in Grass Ninja, and 40,000 were killed or wounded in the Land of Earth.
An atmosphere of despair permeated the battlefield. The surviving ninjas, witnessing the carnage before them, were filled with fear and confusion. The high spirits they had displayed before the battle had been almost entirely worn away by the cruel reality. They began to realize that war was far more brutal than they had imagined.