In the ninja world, the Land of Rain was originally a peaceful and tranquil place. The drizzle always fell softly, like a light veil covering the mountains and rivers. Although the people here didn't have much money, they lived a stable life, busy every day, and quite content with their lives.
Who could have predicted that the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth would suddenly harbor evil intentions and shatter this peace?
Without a powerful ninja village to protect it, the Land of Rain was now completely vulnerable, becoming lambs to the slaughter. The armies of the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth, like mad locusts, rampaged through the country, looting supplies everywhere. The ninjas of the Land of Rain were no match for them and could only flee for their lives. The common people suffered greatly, living in misery.
Even worse, the powerful ninjas from both countries, in order to train new ninjas and let them see blood, actually used the people of the Land of Rain as live targets, massacring entire cities at the drop of a hat. A once peaceful country was turned into a scene of carnage, with cries and screams everywhere, and even the rain was stained red with blood.
Akira Senju, the young master of the strongest family in the Land of Fire, was pampered in the princess's mansion in the capital since childhood. His father was the God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju. Under his father's guidance, Akira Senju, although power-hungry, was kind-hearted and had a strong sense of justice.
When he arrived in the Land of Rain with three thousand Senju clan members and eighty thousand Konoha, the horrific scene before him left him completely dumbfounded.
The refugees, dressed in tattered clothes, struggled in the mud and water. The children were skin and bones, their eyes filled with fear and despair. Corpses lay scattered in the streets, blood mixed with rainwater, their whereabouts unknown.
Akira Senju's eyes instantly reddened, his fists clenched so tightly they turned white, his nails digging into his flesh. He shouted at the top of his lungs, "Organize a rescue immediately! Share half of the food we brought with the refugees!" After saying that, he personally ran back and forth among the refugees, handing food to the elderly and children who could barely stand, his eyes filled with heartache and unbearable pain. This Hell scene deeply impacted him, and he was determined to save these suffering people.
Having heard about the atrocities committed by the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth, Akira Senju was instantly consumed by righteous rage, completely forgetting that his side was outnumbered. He brandished his long sword and ordered Hiruzen Sarutobi and Dansuke Shimura to lead 30,000 troops as the vanguard, determined to drive the armies of the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth out of the Land of Rain. Then, he led the remaining 50,000 troops, charging ahead and shouting, "Avenge the people of the Land of Rain! Kill!"
Provoked by his words, the ninjas of the Land of Fire were greatly encouraged and charged at the enemy like tigers descending from the mountain. In an instant, the battlefields were filled with the glint of swords and the shouts of battle that made the rain splash. The raiding parties from the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth were routed.
Akira Senju also tasted the sweetness of leading troops into battle. The three thousand Senju clansmen protecting his safety made him feel quite powerful. His Water Release Ninjutsu was particularly powerful. Every time he encountered an enemy, he would use Water Release to attack. The waves he created were like a giant dragon unleashing its power, which immediately threw the raiding party's camps from the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth into chaos.
Before long, the Land of Wind and the Land of Earth learned that the Land of Fire had arrived and were still dealing with their raiding parties. So, the Land of Wind's Sand Shadow and the Land of Earth's General Ishikawa arrived with a large number of reinforcements, attacking from both sides. The two armies totaled 300,000 men. The Sand shinobi attacked with ferocious fury, while the Earth Village ninjas pressed forward steadily, like an impregnable wall, trapping the Land of Fire's army in the middle.
The situation on the battlefield changed drastically. The screams of the Land of Fire ninjas were incessant, and blood soaked through the rain. Akira Senju watched as the ninjas in front of him fell one after another, and his fear grew. His breathing became heavy and rapid, his eyes panicked, and his long sword began to tremble.
Finally, after another fierce attack, Akira Senju couldn't hold on any longer and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Retreat!" He then turned and ran, taking off towards the Land of Fire, completely ignoring Sasuke Sarutobi and Dansuke Shimura were still fighting desperately on the front lines. When the ninja army saw their commander run away, they immediately panicked and fled for their lives with Akira Senju.
Fortunately, the three thousand Senju clansmen fought and covered the retreat of the ninja army, which allowed the fifty thousand rear guard to withdraw smoothly.
Sasuke Sarutobi and Dansuke Shimura, leading the vanguard, were in a terrible predicament. They were being relentlessly pursued by the Kaze-Todoro alliance, their bodies covered in wounds. They fought their way back, seething with rage. Sasuke Sarutobi gritted his teeth and cursed, "That coward Akira Senju! He just left us here! We have to kill him!"
They had nearly died at the hands of the enemy several times, and all the way back they were thinking that they would definitely settle accounts with Akira Senju when they got back. But then they thought about the Senju Clan behind Akira Senju and all those complicated relationships. They couldn't let him die at their hands. If they really killed him, they would be in deep trouble too. So they could only keep their anger inside, feeling extremely frustrated.
The catastrophe that befell the Land of Rain was witnessed by Hanzo, a child wearing a gas mask Hanzo of the Salamander. A native of Amegakure), he had a venom sac transplanted into his body from Ibuse, and the people of his village were skilled assassins. Seeing his home destroyed and his family and friends killed, Hanzo's anger flared Hanzō, and he secretly vowed. "I will definitely build my own ninja village and let these great nations know that the Land of Rain is not to be trifled with!"
After Akira Senju fled back, he was met with disdain from his Senju Clan. He lowered his head and muttered under his breath, "If the enemy had the same numbers as me, there would be no problem—just fight them. But they have over 300,000 troops! The lives of my clansmen are more important than anything else..."
Not long after, the Land of Wind, seeing the Land of Fire's defeat, saw an opportunity and the Reto Kazekage, led an army of 200,000 to attack. Akira Senju quickly sought help from Konoha and Senju Yasuhei. Uchiha Tomioki upon receiving the message; he had long been looking forward to war. Without hesitation, he left 50,000 troops to guard the village and personally led another 50,000 to the battlefield.
The Uchiha Clan is notoriously warlike. Whenever they hear about a battle, the clan members get incredibly excited, rubbing their hands together and their eyes gleaming, eager to show off their skills on the battlefield and prove their strength with the blood of their enemies.
Knowing that the Land of Fire's military strength was far inferior, Akira Senju didn't want a direct confrontation, so he told the Land of Wind he wanted to negotiate and even held a banquet at the Phoenix Tower branch. This Phoenix Tower Restaurant was the most famous restaurant in the Land of Fire, with carved beams and painted rafters, and an extraordinary atmosphere. The restaurant offered a one-stop service for eating, drinking, and entertainment, and the air was filled with the aroma of delicious food.
On the day of the negotiations, the Land of Wind sent many experts. Kazekage Reto strode arrogantly Earth Flow the Phoenix Tower, followed by Sand Release master. The old man was thin, but his eyes were incredibly sharp, and his hands seemed to possess magic, able to conjure sandstorms with a casual wave. There was also Puppet Technique master, whose face was covered with a black cloth, and the puppets behind him were strangely shaped and moved with lifelike agility. Each puppet was equipped with a deadly weapon, clearly not someone to be trifled with. In addition, there were more than a dozen powerful ninjas, exuding an eerie aura, walking without making a sound. It could be said that, to demonstrate the grandeur of a great nation, the Land of Wind had brought all its top experts.
Akira Senju, accompanied by Sasuke Sarutobi, and eight Dansuke Shimura, formed a super-luxurious entourage. They were already waiting at the Phoenix Tower, where the table was laden with fine wine and delicacies. Akira Senju forced a calm demeanor, forcing a smile as he said, " Lord Kazekage, we just want to have a proper talk this time. There's no need for further conflict; none of us can afford to suffer any more losses."
Reto snorted coldly, plopped down, grabbed a wine glass from the table, took a swig, and said, "Hmph, your Land of Fire ruined my plans and killed my men first. How are you going to settle this score?"
Akira Senju said: We'll compensate you for your losses. Just name your price!
Reto laughed, "Ten S-rank Ninjutsu, 100 A-rank Ninjutsu, 100 billion taels of silver. And give us two more cities."
Dansuke Shimura slammed his fist on the table and roared, "What the hell are you thinking? With such a big appetite, aren't you afraid of choking to death?"
Reto laughed, "Then let's fight! Who's afraid of who?"
Sasuke Sarutobi laughed and said, "Let's eat and talk, without getting angry. Sand Shadow, try this Buddha Jumps Over the Wall; it's a famous dish here."
Reto gave a signal with his eyes, and a bald, burly man with a dragon tattoo on his head tasted each dish and drink for poison, then nodded to indicate that there was no poison. Reto smiled, ate a piece of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and his eyes lit up instantly. He said, "The recipe for this meal should also be added to the compensation list."
Akira Senju: You have quite an appetite, don't you? But we can only provide one S-rank Ninjutsu and ten A-rank Ninjutsu, plus 10 billion in cash. The city can't possibly provide that. I'll have to figure out a way to get this recipe.