Second half of Konoha Year 48
At this time, the war in Konoha was still raging, but Sunagakure was already running out of steam.
However, the other two villages did not lose much fighting power, and for a long time, Minato Namikaze was just a weakling in Kumogakure.
Even Minato Namikaze's pride in his speed wasn't so effective against the Third Raikage.
The Third Raikage's armor granted him unparalleled speed and defense, Third Raikage the cellular activation of Lightning Release Chakra Mode gave him enhanced perception.
Minato Namikaze was simply no match for the Third Raikage; whenever he encountered the Third Raikage, he could only flee in disarray.
Tsunade was also unable to engage in close combat with the Third Raikage. Although Tsunade recovered very quickly, the Third Raikage was not afraid of close combat at all.
In close combat, Tsunade was constantly injured, while the Third Raikage's fighting spirit grew stronger with each battle, to the point that Tsunade's Third Raikage could hardly inflict any substantial damage on him.
At most, a full-force punch would leave the Third Raikage with a bruise, the kind of bruise that medical-nin could heal instantly.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, on the other hand, is Ninjutsu user, making him relatively easier to deal with warrior-type characters like the Third Raikage. However, he has a vulnerability period when Hand Seals.
In the end, Minato Namikaze had no choice but to assist Hiruzen Sarutobi in holding off the Third Raikage.
However, Kumogakure still has the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki and Yotsuki A; Tsunade cannot stop these two.
Fortunately, there was still Dan Katō and the other families, but even so, Konoha still fell into a disadvantageous position.
The situation on the other side, the Kirigakure battlefield, was relatively better, but only compared to the Kumogakure.
Under the leadership of the Third Mizukage, the Sound Four of the Ninja Blade and the Three-Tails Jinchūriki also put the Konoha Ninja led by Shimura Danzō at a disadvantage.
However, they weren't in as bad shape as the Kumogakure, and sometimes they were even able to launch a counterattack.
Meanwhile, Sunagakure was already considering whether to call a truce. In the past two years, Hatake Sakumo had killed thousands of Sunagakure ninjas.
Hiruzen Sarutobi had long known that Hatake Sakumo was helping Uchiha Fugaku, but he said nothing and pretended not to know.
He no longer cared about Uchiha Fugaku accumulating military merits; preserving Konoha was the most important thing.
Iwagakure
For two years, Didaze spent his time researching the Jashin Statue and cultivating to restore his strength.
Two years later, Didaze had recovered somewhat, but his Chakra was still not as abundant as before. However, he did discover a new ability in the Jashin Statue.
That is, once the Jashin Statue and transformed, all those who believe in the Jashin will obey his commands 100%.
Didaze personally tested this in Yugakure.
As long as Didaze uses the illusion of the Jashin Statue, then no matter what he says, the people of Yugakure will agree.
It was as if they had been completely reduced to servants.
Didaze also established the title of Jashin's Messenger in Yugakure, but this title is only spreading within Yugakure for the time being, and other ninja villages are unaware of the Jashin's Messenger.
"It's about time, we should go."
Didaze pondered the timing for a moment and roughly felt that it was now.
"If the Dragon Vein can be successfully absorbed, then the Chakra will be inexhaustible."
Didaze thought to himself.
"It's time to go."
After packing his things, Didaze headed straight for the Iwagakure Building.
"Old man, I need to go outside for a bit."
Didaze opened the office door and spoke to Ōnoki.
"You bastard, we offered you the position of Tsuchikage, but you refused!"
Ōnoki glared at Didaze, seemingly unhappy.
He had already built up Didaze's reputation over the past two years, but Didaze was unwilling to accept the position of Tsuchikage now.
"Old man, don't rush things. I'll take over after we conquer Konoha in a few years!"
Deidara said to Ōnoki with a smile.
"That would be best, I'm getting old."
Ōnoki rolled his eyes at Didaze.
"You can leave now."
Then Ōnoki waved his hand, indicating that Didaze could go have some fun.
"Bye-Bye!"
Didaze waved happily at Ōnoki, then placed 50,000 taels on Ōnoki's table.
What are you doing?
Ōnoki had a bad feeling.
"Window repair costs!"
Didaze summoned Clay Giant Bird, which then smashed through the window and flew away!
"You bastard..."
Ōnoki nearly choked on his breath when he saw the broken glass once again.
"Ha ha..."
While comforting Ōnoki, Kōdo couldn't help but laugh as he looked at the broken glass.
You're still laughing!
Ōnoki glared at Kōdo.
"Fix the glass!"
"Don't look for anyone!"
After saying that, Ōnoki added another sentence.
Kōdo's previously beaming face instantly crumbled.
After a period of flight, Didaze arrived in Rōran.
Upon arrival, Didaze sensed two enormous Chakra.
"It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early..."
Didaze smiled.
"This is the aura of the Nine-Tails! The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is nearby!"
Six-Tails also gave a reminder to Didaze in the spiritual space.
"Don't worry, I know."
Didaze said to the Six-Tails with a smile.
Didaze looked around and saw that Naruto Uzumaki was locked in combat with Mukade.
At this point, Mukade had already transformed into a puppet, and Naruto had also unleashed his third tail.
Yamato and Sakura were both seriously injured and collapsed to the ground.
Without Minato Namikaze's help, Naruto Uzumaki would have no chance of defeating Mukade unless he unleashed the Nine-Tails.
"Fine, my goal is also the Dragon Vein, so I'll just give you a hand."
Didaze shook his head as he watched Naruto Uzumaki about to unleash his fourth tail, then went to Naruto Uzumaki's side and knocked him unconscious.
Didaze didn't dislike Naruto Uzumaki, especially since this wasn't Naruto Uzumaki from his world. He'd be going back to his original world after this, so helping him out wouldn't hurt.
Moreover, it seems that this is not the future world he changed, but the future world from the original work.
Naruto!
Sakura, lying on the ground, couldn't help but shout as she looked at the unconscious Naruto Uzumaki.
Who are you...?
Mukade looked at Didaze and asked.
He sensed the immense Chakra emanating from Didaze.
"You'd better leave quickly, or you'll regret it..."
Mukade made a threatening remark to Didaze, but Didaze found it as laughable as a child threatening an adult.
Mukade does possess unlimited Chakra, but that is not his true power.
After all, Sara could simply shut down the Dragon Vein.
"Go and shut down the Dragon Vein."
Didaze created a Shadow Clone, Shadow Clone then appeared directly in front of Sara and spoke.
How dare you ignore me!
Mukade Didaze completely ignored him, Centipede was filled with rage!
"You want her to shut down the Dragon Vein? Dream on!"
Mukade raised its massive puppet fist and swung it at Sara!
" C3 Special Type Strong Acid Number 18!"
Didaze directly created Number 18.
"Isn't this that guy's ability?"
Sakura's pupils contracted.
Although she didn't directly participate in the battle against Deidara, she learned about him from her Kakashi-sensei.
The other side used Clay Bomb, and this guy also used Clay Bomb...
Sakura then glanced at Didaze, and her pupils contracted again.
"Like..."