Even after such an event occurred, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not choose to personally go to the battlefield.
Of course, neither Utatane Koharu nor Mitokado Homura were sent to maintain order.
Mukai squinted as he watched Hiruzen Sarutobi, a competent politician, make the decision to send ordinary ninjas to fill in the gaps.
Ah, the big picture.
Just as the messenger ninja was about to leave, Mukai suddenly stood up and said:
" Third Lord Hokage, give me a support warrant."
I'm fast. Tell me your location, and I'll handle this crisis!
"Sunagakure has always been a reliable ally."
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are the top fighting force of Kirigakure, thanks to their versatile weapons.
Upon hearing that Mukai was asking for help from this top-tier combatant, Hiruzen Sarutobi was overjoyed and exclaimed:
"That's great, I'll give you the warrant right away!"
"The support team you're fully in charge of, how many Genin should I allocate to you?"
Mukai shook his head:
"No need, they can't keep up with my speed. Third Lord Hokage, just hurry up and escort the students to Tsunade!"
Behind the dense forests bordering the Land of Fire, and behind the battle lines of Konoha and Mist Ninja.
The five Konoha Genin leaned against a huge ancient tree, already at their last gasp.
Their Forehead Protector were covered in scratches, their ninja outfits were tattered, and their exposed skin was stained with blood.
The few Genin, clutching Kunai and Ninja Blade, looked around in terror.
"Heh heh... a seedling from Konoha, already unable to run?"
A cold, ethereal voice drifted by, as if whispering in one's ear.
From the thick fog, seven figures, as if emerging from a nightmare, slowly appeared, some in the trees, some beside tree trunks on the ground, completely surrounding them.
Those seven iconic, oddly shaped Ninja Blade exuded a chilling aura.
The Mist Ninja Village, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
Kushimaru Kuriarare fiddled with a slender Nuibari needle, the tip of which dripped a liquid that was hard to tell whether it was dew or blood.
Dragging his blunt sword, Kabutowari, which was longer than his own height, the Jinin Akebino deliberately carved deep furrows in the ground.
Munashi Jinpachi grinned wildly, the Explosive Tag on his Blast Sword · Shibuki Droplets trembling slightly.
The enormous body of the Suikazan Fuguki resembles a mountain of flesh, and with its sharp teeth, it looks like a man-eating monster.
Samehada, wrapped in bandages, wriggled excitedly on his shoulder, inhaling the sweet Chakra in the air.
As Raiga Kurosuki looked at the terrified Konoha Genin before him, he grinned cruelly, his twin swords crossed, crackling with electricity.
Leaning against the tree trunk, Juzo Biwa tapped the ground lightly with the tip of his Kubikiribōchō, producing a dull thud.
"Don't kill too quickly this time, my Kubikiribōchō needs to drink its fill of blood..."
"Damn it... we're doomed..."
Ebisu's voice was choked with sobs as he gripped his Kunai tightly, trying to bolster his spirits.
However, during the previous pursuit, his Ninjutsu was easily broken by his opponent as if he were toying with a child.
These opponents were so strong that they felt despair!
"No... don't give up! The signal has been sent... the village's reinforcements will arrive soon!"
Might Guy clenched his teeth, which were stained red with blood seeping from his gums, and forced himself to stand upright, shielding his companions.
"We... we are Konoha ninjas! We must not give up!"
"Oh? You still have fighting spirit?"
Raiga Kurosuki sneered, Body Flicker Technique closing in on the encirclement, and his twin blades Raiga and Fang, clashed violently.
Lightning Release: Lightning Ball!
Several dazzling orbs of lightning shot out, not to attack directly, but to deliberately explode wildly around them.
The exploding balls of lightning forced them to tumble and roll, and the numbing sensation from the electric snakes slithering through their bodies caused them to twitch in waves.
"You beat me to it again! Game time's over!"
With a maniacal laugh, Munashi Jinpachi brandished his Blast Sword, and Explosive Tag flew around as if they were alive, precisely attaching themselves to the trees and rocks around Kai and his companions.
"Burst!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The series of explosions kicked up dirt and debris, and the shockwaves threw a Genin violently into the air, where he crashed into a tree and slowly slid down, his fate unknown.
There are only a few, so take your time playing them!
"Wait until their reinforcements arrive before making a move!"
Kushimaru Kuriarare Nuibari like a venomous snake emerging from its hole.
A flash of silver light pierced the hand of another genin who was trying to Hand Seals Genin to counterattack, pinning him to the ground. His shrill screams ripped through the forest.
They were toying with Guy and his group to lure out the Konoha ninjas in so they could wipe them out in one fell swoop!
"You bastard!"
Seeing his comrade humiliated, Kai's eyes instantly became bloodshot. As he took a deep breath, a burst of Chakra far exceeding his usual strength erupted!
" Seven Heavens Breathing Method, Second Activation!"
"The third gate of the Eight Gates Released Formation, the Gate of Life —Open!!"
He was enveloped in green energy vapor, his speed and power surged, and his hair, stirred by Chakra, danced wildly in the air.
It slammed its foot on the ground, transforming into a streak of green light that hurtled towards the nearest Jinin Akebino.
"That's interesting."
The Jinin Akebino remained calm and unhurried, swinging his Kabutowari to block the attack.
"Clang!"
With a deafening roar, Kai's power surged under the double boost, his heavy kick colliding with the heavy, blunt blade, creating a tidal wave of air.
The Jinin Akebino was so shocked that he staggered back several steps, his arm going numb.
"What the hell? How did this kid suddenly become so strong!"
A secret technique may have been activated, be careful!
Kai's speed and strength increased significantly after activating the third gate, but he could only suppress one opponent.
As the Nuibari flew through the air, forcing Kai back, the Kubikiribōchō slashed down, and Kai remained at a disadvantage.
If Shisō were here at this moment, what would he do?
He cannot back down!
" Iron Mountain Lean!"
Using a special Taijutsu he learned from Shisō, Kai shoved Jinin Akebino aside with a combination of shoulder and elbow strikes. Before the Nuibari and the Kubikiribōchō could fall, he unleashed another burst of power:
"Not enough! Fourth Gate of Pain - Open!!"
An even more surging surge of Chakra erupted, and Kai's skin began to flush and change color. His muscle fibers tore slightly, his blood vessels bulged, and intense pain stimulated his nerves.
This was originally the limit of what he could withstand, but now, with the aid of the Seven Heavens Breathing Method, he has suffered far less damage and become even stronger!
"Jab, Reverse Lotus!"
His figure vanished almost instantly, leaving only streaks of green as he weaved through the group of seven, his attacks raining down like raindrops.
He kicked away the Nuibari, smashed the Kubikiribōchō with a punch, and chased Jinin Akebino.
In an instant, Kaiwei suppressed the three opponents and gained the upper hand on the field!
However, there were as many as seven such opponents.
"Not strong enough!"
Despite being distracted by the Nuibari, Juzo Biwa easily blocked Kai's jab with the broad blade of his Kubikiribōchō, though he was forced to retreat a considerable distance.
"How could the power gained through pure arcane arts possibly be a match for us?"
Suikazan Fuguki wielded Samehada, withstanding Kai's burst of power while still providing commentary throughout the fight.
With the seven of them working together, Kai simply couldn't concentrate his strength to chase down and fight one person at a time.
In this state, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist might not be a match for Guy individually, but by relying on the unpredictable abilities of their respective Ninja Blade, the seven of them have adapted to Guy's bursts of power and can now coordinate to neutralize them.
"Come on, kid, you're pretty good at Taijutsu. Well then, I'll be merciful and cut off your leg!"
Kai's offensive, the burst of energy he gained by burning his youth and life, only briefly suppressed the three opponents.
Soon, their efforts seemed so futile and laughable in the face of the battle-hardened and perfectly coordinated Seven.
As they began slowly bleeding Kai, they even started chatting, as if watching a flying insect trapped in a spider's web struggle in its final moments.
"Puff--"
Kai coughed up a mouthful of blood, half-kneeling on the ground. The green steam quickly dissipated, and his body was covered with scorch marks and wounds.
"Kai!"
Ebisu, lying on the ground, cried out in despair. He himself was also injured by the aftershocks of the Blast Sword and was unable to move.
"Tsk, is that all? That burst of power was pretty intimidating, kid. Hand over this secret technique, and I might let you be the last one to die!"
Munashi Jinpachi intention was still not satisfied.
"That's indeed a very powerful secret technique. If you encountered it alone, it would probably be quite a headache."
Kushimaru Kuriarare pulled out the Nuibari, licked the blood off them, and ignored the groans of the Genin on the ground.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist slowly surrounded them again; this time, their target was the exhausted Guy.
This technique, which suddenly and drastically increases combat power, is extremely powerful!
If it were in their hands, it would definitely be able to unleash even greater power than that watermelon-headed Konoha Genin!
Seven ninjas, like a pack of wolves, surrounded a lamb to the slaughter. The Kubikiribōchō, the Lightning Blades, the Blast Sword...
Each Ninja Blade gleamed with a bloodthirsty light.
They relish the entire process of their prey struggling and despairing in the face of absolute power.
Once their prey breaks down and begs for mercy, they will torture it even more relentlessly!
Just then, a figure dressed in a green bodysuit appeared in front of Kai with a few leaps:
"Kai, are you alright?"
"Father, what brings you here?"