At this time, Konoha had fallen into complete chaos. A small number of Sound Ninja and Sand Ninja forces joined together and began to attack Konoha's defenses. Orochimaru's summoned snakes were unstoppable in Konoha, causing extensive damage to houses and property losses.
However, the number of casualties is still relatively small. Konoha had already entered a state of combat readiness, so as soon as the turmoil at the Chunin Ninja Exams site occurred, the Chunin organized the villagers to take refuge in shelters.
The Kirigakure Ninja's plan was proceeding smoothly. Large amounts of river water were diverted into Konoha Ninjutsu Kirigakure Ninja. Coupled with recent heavy rainfall, the rising water level plunged Konoha into widespread panic.
Faced with this amount of 'rainfall', Konoha's drainage system was almost completely overwhelmed and quickly became paralyzed.
At the most critical moment in Konoha, when everyone was in the most despair, Princess Tsunade, who already had a great reputation, stepped forward.
"All Chunin, head to the eastern district of Konoha. There are enemies from Sunagakure there, and they need your strength. Genin, take over the Chunin's duties and evacuate the villagers in an orderly manner. The remaining Jonin, come with me to deal with the rats from Kirigakure."
" Konoha, we will protect it!"
Standing on high, Princess Tsunade's deep green haori danced in the wind, making one wonder how valiant she would look if she wore a divine robe instead.
In the eyes of the panicked Konoha, Princess Tsunade was undoubtedly bathed in a sacred aura. The titles of the Sannin, the war zone commander of the Third Shinobi World War, and the highest-ranking officer of the medical corps were not as convincing as her actual rescue of them from their dire straits!
In the eyes of some newly Jonin, Princess Tsunade's charm is no longer limited to words and legends, but begins to come alive. When they need leadership the most, it is Princess Tsunade who points them in the right direction!
When Konoha's war machine was in operation, the power it unleashed was astonishing. The Sunagakure Ninja, who had just used their summoning snakes to break through the walls and enter Konoha, encountered fierce resistance.
The sky Kunai, Explosive Tag, and various Ninjutsu, which severely injured the large and clumsy summoning snakes, forcing them to return to the Summoning World. Some were even unlucky enough to have most of their snake bodies blasted away by Ninjutsu before they could return to the Summoning World, ending up buried in Konoha. It was truly a tragic and miserable sight.
The Kirigakure Ninja responsible for large-scale Water Release Ninjutsu were also found hiding in their positions by the Hyuga Clan ninjas, leading to a small-scale battle where lives were at stake. Copy Ninja Kakashi was also in the group.
With his Lightning Blade, Sharingan, and superb Taijutsu, he moved nimbly among the Kirigakure Ninja Kirigakure Ninja, beheading one and severely injuring two Kirigakure Ninja in a single exchange.
But what's even more eye-catching is undoubtedly Princess Tsunade, who uses her Monster Strength Fist. A single punch can change the battlefield, Water Release Ninjutsu like the Water Formation Wall completely useless and easily pierced through.
However, there were a few outstanding members among this Kirigakure Ninja, including an Anbu member who used Silent Killing Technique. Unfortunately, he chose the wrong opponent.
He was obsessed with killing Tsunade, one of the Sannin Tsunade, to gain fame in one fell swoop, but he overlooked the difference in strength between them. As a result, when Tsunade crushed his throat, he didn't even realize that his position had been exposed.
But Tsunade was no longer in the mood to pay attention to these stubbornly resisting Kirigakure Ninja. The real battlefield was in the very heart of Konoha, within the barrier burning with purple flames.
The Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Fourth Mizukage Mei Terumi, Orochimaru- grandfather Impure World Reincarnation —this is a battlefield entirely belonging to the 'Kage'!
Anyone on the battlefield could die, but Tsunade especially didn't want anything to happen to Naoki Senju.
" Naoki, what's the point of the title of Hokage if you're not around... You must take good care of yourself."
Slightly dizzy from the beating, Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed into the Earth Style Wall he had just unleashed, spitting out drops of blood. But he had no time to catch his breath; Hiruzen Sarutobi to the side, clinging to the Earth Style Wall.
The next instant, jagged cracks appeared all over the Earth Style Wall. This defensive Ninjutsu, which had withstood the Second Hokage's Water Release, was shattered in half by Hashirama Senju's powerful strike.
Hashirama Senju Hiruzen Sarutobi rose from the rubble, but did not continue his pursuit of Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was leaning on his knee and panting heavily. This was not a signal for a ceasefire, but rather a new battle was about to begin.
" Water Release: Water Severing Wave."
Tobirama Senju unleashed a high-pressure jet of fine water, sniping at Hiruzen Sarutobi on the Earth Style Wall, giving him no time to rest.
Hiruzen Sarutobi dodged with all his might, but if he missed even one shot, his fate would be no different from that of the stone wall that was pierced through.
After Water Severing Wave, Tobirama Senju seemed to have to take a break. The Water Release Ninjutsu that had been relentlessly suppressing Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed to have finally come to an end, but he soon discovered an even more terrifying fact.
The roof tiles were pushed up in large sections, and tender saplings pushed them aside, greedily absorbing every ray of sunlight.
"Damn it, it's the First's Wood Release technique!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't hesitate and immediately bit his finger to draw blood, beginning to Hand Seals.
However, releasing Ninjutsu clearly does not require Hand Seals; Hashirama Senju faster.
" Wood Release: Deep Forest Emergence ".
The rapidly growing trees began to encroach on Hiruzen Sarutobi's already limited space, and when they finally captured Hiruzen Sarutobi, the battle would be over.
" Teacher Sarutobi Teacher Sarutobi, it seems your life is coming to an end. Could you please answer one more question from before? What is the purpose of life, and is there such a thing as rebirth?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was struggling to evade Wood Release, certainly had no mind to answer his disciple's question. However, as more and more trees appeared around him, and the branches became entangled, Hiruzen Sarutobi had no more room to hide and was caught completely.
"It's over." A mix of indescribable emotions welled up within Orochimaru. Sadness? Perhaps, but having witnessed so much death, did he truly still harbor such feelings?
"It's not over yet!"
A loud, though aged, shout rang out from within the Wood Release. Hiruzen Sarutobi, wielding a Vajra Adamantine Staff, swiftly swept away the surrounding branches. Taking advantage of Orochimaru's momentary surprise, the Adamantine Staff instantly extended and slammed down towards Orochimaru.
Seeing that half of Konoha had been affected by the war, Naoki Senju knew that the time had come. If they did not let the enemy truly hurt Konoha, they would never be able to escape Hiruzen Sarutobi's 'weak' policy.
Now that the goal has been achieved, Hiruzen Sarutobi, this tool character, can finally take his leave.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was the first, but not the last. Every Konoha High Command who targeted the Senju Clan will be punished!
" Wood Release: Wood Human Technique!"