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Chapter 866: Earth Release: Splitting Earth Turning Palm!
Desert.
Looking out, all that could be seen was monotonous yellow.
The undulating, high and low Sand Dunes looked ancient and unchanging.
But whenever a Whirlwind swept past, they would transform into a different appearance in the blink of an eye.
The scorching Sunlight blurred the Air in the Line of Sight, and one could even vaguely see the steaming Heat rising from the Sandy Ground.
Oishi was one of the few Jonin in Stone Village, so he served as the Commander of the Reconnaissance Unit.
After scattering a group of Ninja skilled in concealment, Perception, and Detection like a fishing net that let nothing through, and arranging ten people to form a Relay Station responsible for transmitting Intelligence, he came out alone to scout.
This was because he had developed a Secret Technique called 'Camouflage Concealment Technique'.
This technique allowed his Body to perfectly blend with the surrounding Environment, and even when moving, there would be no phenomenon of blurred Air.
It could be said to be an Invisibility Technique with a more perfect Invisibility Effect than the standard Invisibility Technique.
It was also by virtue of this that he successfully gained Promotion to Jonin of Stone Village.
It was just a pity that this 'Camouflage Conceouflage Technique' still had some shortcomings.
For example, it could be detected by Sensor Ninja through their Aura, the Scent could be smelled by Ninja Dogs, and the sound of walking could not be concealed or anything like that.
This was a problem he had been racking his brains over but had been unable to overcome.
At this moment.
Relying on the perfect Invisibility Effect, Oishi advanced quickly towards the Direction of Sunagakure at a Speed much faster than other reconnaissance Ninja.
However, to be cautious of Sunagakure's usual Sand Trap, he could only walk quickly.
Running fast was absolutely out of the question.
Moreover, running would definitely leave obvious Footprints.
"As expected, those Bastards are as despicable and sinister as ever!"
Oishi narrowed his eyes, staring at the surface of the Yellow Sand about a meter in front of him. Under the reflection of the Sunlight, several Cold Lights faintly flickered there.
They were definitely Senbon, and one hundred percent coated with Potent Poison.
He dared not move forward any further. Who knew how many Traps were hidden in this Zone? Perhaps these few Senbon were just for show.
This was the most disgusting thing about Sunagakure.
They utilized the Desert Environment to its fullest, which was also the reason why other Ninja Villages were unwilling to attack Sunagakure's territory.
But who could blame them when the Daimyo issued a Declaration of War?
He even explicitly requested Sanctions against Sunagakure, and especially that crucial Crocodile.
As Ninja, they naturally had to comply, biting the bullet and attacking this boundless Sand Sea.
The current Situation was not the same as the time with the Third Raikage.
The Third Raikage had previously launched a sneak attack on the unprepared Sunagakure when no one knew about it.
But now, Sunagakure must have made sufficient preparation.
So, no one knew how many terrifying Traps and Sand Hidden Ninja and Puppetry that could launch a Sneak Attack at any moment to take Human Life were hidden in the Desert ahead.
Oishi's thoughts were correct.
The reconnaissance Ninja he had sent out earlier had tragically died in various Traps in many places due to various reasons.
Besides the common Poison Senbon.
There were also Poison Bombs that would explode into a cloud of Poison Smoke when activated.
Or Poisonous Snakes released in large numbers in a certain Zone beforehand.
These Poisonous Snakes must have undergone some training, causing them to not only have an astonishing amount of Poison but also be full of Aggressiveness towards people, and they would detonate the Poison Bombs placed inside their Bodies after death.
It could be said that Stone Village's Reconnaissance Unit was completely advancing one bloody Footprint at a time, forging safe routes for the Troops behind using a large number of Human Lives.
[Roar!]
Suddenly, Oishi's ears heard an Explosion Sound from afar.
"It must be some unlucky guy who stepped on an Explosive Tag."
He wasn't surprised. Explosive Tags were also a Trap Item that was both common and uncommon.
It was common because its Effect had always been good. People within nearly ten meters radius after the Explosion, if they didn't have good countermeasures.
Even if they weren't blown to death on the spot, they would lose Combat capability due to their Heads being groggy.
The reason it was uncommon was that the price of Explosive Tags was expensive in any Ninja Village.
Even in Konohagakure, a Chunin from an ordinary Family would have to save money for a long time to be able to purchase one or two.
In Sunagakure, which was generally considered one of the poorest of the Five Great Ninja Villages, this item could basically only be seen on Jonin, and only a few.
For most Ninja, having one Explosive Tag on their person could serve as a life-saving Trump Card.
So, few people would use it as a Trap.
If it hits, it's fine, but if it doesn't, can you go back and retrieve it?
But the subsequent development made Oishi, and even all the Iwagakure Ninja, feel Unimaginable.
[Roar Roar Roar Roar...]
Since that first Explosion Sound rang out, it was like the curtain had been opened on a symphony.
Explosion Sounds rang out one after another everywhere, and the sky-high Flame left many Iwagakure Ninja stunned.
"Is Sunagakure giving up?"
Kitsuchi, the Commander of nearly six thousand Main Battle Force, stood on a tall Sand Dune, scanning the Reconnaissance Unit ahead who were struggling desperately in the Flame and Shockwave.
Nearby behind him were Mahiru, Hikari, Bunga, Higashi Shiribito, and several other Jonin.
"Hehehehe, maybe they were scared by our Stone Hidden's ten thousand Great Army, and took out all their Assets to save their lives~~"
Mahiru Jonin, who was carrying a Long Saber on his back, sneered repeatedly, but Wen Ya Jōnin showed a displeased Expression upon hearing his laughter.
"Fellow Village Partners are sacrificing for us, how can you laugh?"
"Uh—"
Mahiru Jonin was startled. Seeing Bunga's face was cold, he gave a cold snort and said no more.
There was nothing he could do.
He probably couldn't beat the other person. Bunga also ignored him, turned his Head, and suggested to Kitsuchi in a deep voice.
"Captain Kitsuchi, I Suggest letting the Reconnaissance Unit retreat. Let me take a thousand people over to use Joint Ninjutsu and clear out all possible Traps and Explosions ahead!"
"Mmm..."
Kitsuchi considered for a moment, and finally nodded in agreement: "Let's do that then. There's no need to use the lives of fellow villagers anymore to consume Sunagakure's Traps. It seems the other side is indeed fighting desperately."
Although Sunagakure was the poorest of the Five Great Ninja Villages, it was still one of the Five Great Ninja Villages after all.
He didn't dare to bet on how many Explosive Tag reserves Sunagakure had.
Especially that Newly Promoted Fourth Fukurokuju, his Magnet Release: Gold Dust alone was enough for them to spend money to buy Explosive Tags.
To be honest.
Kitsuchi wasn't even sure if his own Village was still richer than Sunagakure...
Soon.
As the Order was passed down, the Iwagakure Ninja of the Reconnaissance Unit who were still alive ahead all breathed a sigh of relief.
They really didn't dare to continue forward, and immediately turned around, returning to their own Main Camp at full Speed.
Along the way, the Fragments of their Colleagues blown into pieces made everyone's Expression turn pale and break out in a cold sweat. They didn't care about these deaths, but such a tragic way to die was still somewhat difficult to bear.
At the same time.
Bunga led a thousand Iwagakure Genin of the Main Battle Force, lined up in a single row, to the very front and knelt down.
"Earth Release: Splitting Earth Turning Palm!!!"
Over a thousand Iwagakure Ninja shouted in unison, and over a thousand Palms also slapped heavily on the surface of the hot Sand Layer at the same time.
The next moment.
Following the rumbling Commotion.
The large area of Yellow Sand ahead began to shake violently, and twisted Cracks appeared one after another, causing the surrounding Yellow Sand to pour down like Flowing Water.
But this wasn't important.
What was important was that as the Sand Layer Tremorred, continuous Explosions occurred one wave after another.
[Roar Roar Roar Roar...]
The surging Flame, rising and falling, visually looked like Explosions covering the entire Sand Sea.
All the Iwagakure Ninja were left stunned.
How is that possible?
How could Sunagakure possibly have so many Explosive Tags!
Just how many Explosive Tags is this?!
And those Ninja of the Reconnaissance Unit who were lucky enough to run back were filled with lingering fear. If they had continued forward just now, they would surely have died!
"Could there still be so many Explosive Tags buried behind?"
Kitsuchi on the Sand Dune muttered to himself with a solemn Expression. Could it be that they have to push forward using Joint Ninjutsu from now on?
If they really do that.
Even if they reach the vicinity of Sunagakure, they would also have a large number of Personnel unable to engage in Combat.
After all, their Chakra would be almost depleted, how could they fight?
Kitsuchi felt troubled...
Thank you to Helmsman Huang Qie Huang Qie Bei Shang for the 5200 Qidian Coin Tip! Bow! Thank you for your Support and Encouragement!
Thank you to Hui Du Gou Lin Kou for the 200 Qidian Coin Tip! Bow! Thank you for your Support and Encouragement!
Kong
Shiki
God
Joy
Mu
Haku
Zetsu
(End of this chapter)
Desert.
Looking out, all that could be seen was monotonous yellow.
The undulating, high and low Sand Dunes looked ancient and unchanging.
But whenever a Whirlwind swept past, they would transform into a different appearance in the blink of an eye.
The scorching Sunlight blurred the Air in the Line of Sight, and one could even vaguely see the steaming Heat rising from the Sandy Ground.
Oishi was one of the few Jonin in Stone Village, so he served as the Commander of the Reconnaissance Unit.
After scattering a group of Ninja skilled in concealment, Perception, and Detection like a fishing net that let nothing through, and arranging ten people to form a Relay Station responsible for transmitting Intelligence, he came out alone to scout.
This was because he had developed a Secret Technique called 'Camouflage Concealment Technique'.
This technique allowed his Body to perfectly blend with the surrounding Environment, and even when moving, there would be no phenomenon of blurred Air.
It could be said to be an Invisibility Technique with a more perfect Invisibility Effect than the standard Invisibility Technique.
It was also by virtue of this that he successfully gained Promotion to Jonin of Stone Village.
It was just a pity that this 'Camouflage Conceouflage Technique' still had some shortcomings.
For example, it could be detected by Sensor Ninja through their Aura, the Scent could be smelled by Ninja Dogs, and the sound of walking could not be concealed or anything like that.
This was a problem he had been racking his brains over but had been unable to overcome.
At this moment.
Relying on the perfect Invisibility Effect, Oishi advanced quickly towards the Direction of Sunagakure at a Speed much faster than other reconnaissance Ninja.
However, to be cautious of Sunagakure's usual Sand Trap, he could only walk quickly.
Running fast was absolutely out of the question.
Moreover, running would definitely leave obvious Footprints.
"As expected, those Bastards are as despicable and sinister as ever!"
Oishi narrowed his eyes, staring at the surface of the Yellow Sand about a meter in front of him. Under the reflection of the Sunlight, several Cold Lights faintly flickered there.
They were definitely Senbon, and one hundred percent coated with Potent Poison.
He dared not move forward any further. Who knew how many Traps were hidden in this Zone? Perhaps these few Senbon were just for show.
This was the most disgusting thing about Sunagakure.
They utilized the Desert Environment to its fullest, which was also the reason why other Ninja Villages were unwilling to attack Sunagakure's territory.
But who could blame them when the Daimyo issued a Declaration of War?
He even explicitly requested Sanctions against Sunagakure, and especially that crucial Crocodile.
As Ninja, they naturally had to comply, biting the bullet and attacking this boundless Sand Sea.
The current Situation was not the same as the time with the Third Raikage.
The Third Raikage had previously launched a sneak attack on the unprepared Sunagakure when no one knew about it.
But now, Sunagakure must have made sufficient preparation.
So, no one knew how many terrifying Traps and Sand Hidden Ninja and Puppetry that could launch a Sneak Attack at any moment to take Human Life were hidden in the Desert ahead.
Oishi's thoughts were correct.
The reconnaissance Ninja he had sent out earlier had tragically died in various Traps in many places due to various reasons.
Besides the common Poison Senbon.
There were also Poison Bombs that would explode into a cloud of Poison Smoke when activated.
Or Poisonous Snakes released in large numbers in a certain Zone beforehand.
These Poisonous Snakes must have undergone some training, causing them to not only have an astonishing amount of Poison but also be full of Aggressiveness towards people, and they would detonate the Poison Bombs placed inside their Bodies after death.
It could be said that Stone Village's Reconnaissance Unit was completely advancing one bloody Footprint at a time, forging safe routes for the Troops behind using a large number of Human Lives.
[Roar!]
Suddenly, Oishi's ears heard an Explosion Sound from afar.
"It must be some unlucky guy who stepped on an Explosive Tag."
He wasn't surprised. Explosive Tags were also a Trap Item that was both common and uncommon.
It was common because its Effect had always been good. People within nearly ten meters radius after the Explosion, if they didn't have good countermeasures.
Even if they weren't blown to death on the spot, they would lose Combat capability due to their Heads being groggy.
The reason it was uncommon was that the price of Explosive Tags was expensive in any Ninja Village.
Even in Konohagakure, a Chunin from an ordinary Family would have to save money for a long time to be able to purchase one or two.
In Sunagakure, which was generally considered one of the poorest of the Five Great Ninja Villages, this item could basically only be seen on Jonin, and only a few.
For most Ninja, having one Explosive Tag on their person could serve as a life-saving Trump Card.
So, few people would use it as a Trap.
If it hits, it's fine, but if it doesn't, can you go back and retrieve it?
But the subsequent development made Oishi, and even all the Iwagakure Ninja, feel Unimaginable.
[Roar Roar Roar Roar...]
Since that first Explosion Sound rang out, it was like the curtain had been opened on a symphony.
Explosion Sounds rang out one after another everywhere, and the sky-high Flame left many Iwagakure Ninja stunned.
"Is Sunagakure giving up?"
Kitsuchi, the Commander of nearly six thousand Main Battle Force, stood on a tall Sand Dune, scanning the Reconnaissance Unit ahead who were struggling desperately in the Flame and Shockwave.
Nearby behind him were Mahiru, Hikari, Bunga, Higashi Shiribito, and several other Jonin.
"Hehehehe, maybe they were scared by our Stone Hidden's ten thousand Great Army, and took out all their Assets to save their lives~~"
Mahiru Jonin, who was carrying a Long Saber on his back, sneered repeatedly, but Wen Ya Jōnin showed a displeased Expression upon hearing his laughter.
"Fellow Village Partners are sacrificing for us, how can you laugh?"
"Uh—"
Mahiru Jonin was startled. Seeing Bunga's face was cold, he gave a cold snort and said no more.
There was nothing he could do.
He probably couldn't beat the other person. Bunga also ignored him, turned his Head, and suggested to Kitsuchi in a deep voice.
"Captain Kitsuchi, I Suggest letting the Reconnaissance Unit retreat. Let me take a thousand people over to use Joint Ninjutsu and clear out all possible Traps and Explosions ahead!"
"Mmm..."
Kitsuchi considered for a moment, and finally nodded in agreement: "Let's do that then. There's no need to use the lives of fellow villagers anymore to consume Sunagakure's Traps. It seems the other side is indeed fighting desperately."
Although Sunagakure was the poorest of the Five Great Ninja Villages, it was still one of the Five Great Ninja Villages after all.
He didn't dare to bet on how many Explosive Tag reserves Sunagakure had.
Especially that Newly Promoted Fourth Fukurokuju, his Magnet Release: Gold Dust alone was enough for them to spend money to buy Explosive Tags.
To be honest.
Kitsuchi wasn't even sure if his own Village was still richer than Sunagakure...
Soon.
As the Order was passed down, the Iwagakure Ninja of the Reconnaissance Unit who were still alive ahead all breathed a sigh of relief.
They really didn't dare to continue forward, and immediately turned around, returning to their own Main Camp at full Speed.
Along the way, the Fragments of their Colleagues blown into pieces made everyone's Expression turn pale and break out in a cold sweat. They didn't care about these deaths, but such a tragic way to die was still somewhat difficult to bear.
At the same time.
Bunga led a thousand Iwagakure Genin of the Main Battle Force, lined up in a single row, to the very front and knelt down.
"Earth Release: Splitting Earth Turning Palm!!!"
Over a thousand Iwagakure Ninja shouted in unison, and over a thousand Palms also slapped heavily on the surface of the hot Sand Layer at the same time.
The next moment.
Following the rumbling Commotion.
The large area of Yellow Sand ahead began to shake violently, and twisted Cracks appeared one after another, causing the surrounding Yellow Sand to pour down like Flowing Water.
But this wasn't important.
What was important was that as the Sand Layer Tremorred, continuous Explosions occurred one wave after another.
[Roar Roar Roar Roar...]
The surging Flame, rising and falling, visually looked like Explosions covering the entire Sand Sea.
All the Iwagakure Ninja were left stunned.
How is that possible?
How could Sunagakure possibly have so many Explosive Tags!
Just how many Explosive Tags is this?!
And those Ninja of the Reconnaissance Unit who were lucky enough to run back were filled with lingering fear. If they had continued forward just now, they would surely have died!
"Could there still be so many Explosive Tags buried behind?"
Kitsuchi on the Sand Dune muttered to himself with a solemn Expression. Could it be that they have to push forward using Joint Ninjutsu from now on?
If they really do that.
Even if they reach the vicinity of Sunagakure, they would also have a large number of Personnel unable to engage in Combat.
After all, their Chakra would be almost depleted, how could they fight?
Kitsuchi felt troubled...
Thank you to Helmsman Huang Qie Huang Qie Bei Shang for the 5200 Qidian Coin Tip! Bow! Thank you for your Support and Encouragement!
Thank you to Hui Du Gou Lin Kou for the 200 Qidian Coin Tip! Bow! Thank you for your Support and Encouragement!
Kong
Shiki
God
Joy
Mu
Haku
Zetsu
(End of this chapter)
