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# Chapter 877: The Raikage's Return! (Combined Chapter)
[Bang!]
"Hmm?"
Just as Teach was squatting on the ground, caught in conflict and worry.
Two hands burst out from the ground beneath his feet, grabbing his ankles and attempting to pull him down.
"Earth Release: Inner Decapitation Technique!"
"What are you doing, you foolish fellow!"
Teach roared in rage.
His nearly three-and-a-half-meter tall body erupted with terrifying aura and Killing Intent.
His bear-like right palm, immediately coated with powerful Haki, smashed the ground.
Then, he choked the Grass Hidden Ninja inside by the Neck and stood up.
At this moment.
He noticed that many Ninja had also appeared around him, launching attacks from Underground.
These Ninja first dragged the Army Soldiers into the cement ground.
Then, they attempted to slit their throats with the sharp Kunai in their hands.
But facing repeated shouts of 'Iron Body'.
The Ninja were shocked to find that their Kunai couldn't cut through their skin at all.
The best result was merely shallow scratches.
If they were skilled in Wind Release, they might have been able to enhance the Kunai's lethality with Wind Release Chakra.
However, they were all Ninja skilled in Earth Release, so this was impossible.
Some Ninja also jumped directly out of the Ground and threw Kunai with Explosive Tags attached in all directions.
As the Explosive Tags exploded, Rumble sounds and flashes of fire appeared.
It must be said, this approach did cause considerable Chaos and injured many people.
However.
Even the lowest-ranked Soldiers in the Army present held the Military Rank of First Lieutenant.
Each person's Combat Prowess was extremely excellent.
They reacted in less than three seconds.
They all put down their Heavy Assault Rifles.
And drew the Long Sabers from the Black Scabbards behind them.
Some used the Breathing Style Sword Skills of their respective Styles.
Others directly used Shave from the Six Powers, or various other Martial Arts, engaging in one-on-one Combat with these Ninja.
"Thunder Breathing, First Form: Thunderclap and Flash!"
"Earth Release: Earth Wall!"
A Captain named De En, by adjusting the Breathing within his Body.
Concentrated all his Strength into his right leg, then unleashed it in a single breath.
He himself was like a golden-black Lightning bolt tearing through the Air.
With terrifying Speed invisible to the naked eye, he unleashed a rapid Iaido Slash.
Almost in the blink of an eye, he left a long trail of Electric Flash behind him and swept behind this Chunin from Takigakure.
The next moment.
Both the Chunin and the Earth Release: Earth Wall in front of him were split in two.
"Earth Release: Earth Mausoleum Dumpling!"
Not far away, a Jonin from Cloud Hidden Village, relying on the Physical Strength augmented by Earth Release Chakra.
Dug up a Rock Block containing a large amount of Cement with his bare hands and threw it out.
To be fair.
These Jonin Rank Ninja were indeed much stronger than Chunin and Genin.
However.
The Army also had corresponding Experts taking action.
Facing such a massive Cement Rock Block, Colonel Pope, who served as a Company Commander nearby, accelerated and turned into a black Afterimage appearing in Mid-air.
The Coat of Justice behind him swayed up and down in the strong wind.
"Red Leg Kick Skill: Neck Meat SHOOT!"
As his right leg, concentrating all its Strength, kicked upwards.
The entire Cement Rock Block instantly shattered into pieces within a large Ball of Flame.
Alright.
It seems this Colonel Pope cultivates Flame Breathing.
It's quite similar to Diable Jambe.
And that Cloud Hidden Jonin did not take this opportunity to attack.
Because he was currently engaged in a Fierce Battle with another Army Lieutenant Colonel who used Wind Breathing and Hasshoken.
In this place, the Army's Personnel were definitely more numerous than these Ninja.
However, these Ninja were also very clear that their Mission was to cause Chaos.
To buy Time for their Large Force on the Front to approach.
So, they primarily focused on self-preservation.
Some Ninja didn't confront the Army directly at all, and simply retreated back Underground, waiting for an opportunity.
At the same time.
The Ninja Alliance Army was indeed taking advantage of this opportunity to charge towards the Army's Position.
Ninja, running with both hands trailing behind them, quickly spread out in the Desert.
Their vigilant Gazes were fixed on the Front, ready to dodge Bullets at any moment.
As expected.
The Heavy Machine Guns in the Bunkers opened fire first, and bright Muzzle Flashes spewed out from the Firing Ports.
Bullet after Bullet of Large Caliber Bullets, amidst the dense Gunfire.
Formed a crisscrossing Firepower Net covering the approaching Ninja Army.
The prepared Ninja used various Means.
Some dodged based on Feeling and Body Flicker Technique, while others used Wind Release, Lightning Release, and Fire Release to block the approaching Bullet Rain.
They even cooperated with each other to launch small-scale Joint Ninjutsu as a Counterattack.
However, the Effect was not ideal.
The Storm of Metal created by the Heavy Machine Guns instantly shot down Ninja during their charge.
Not to mention the fifty Heavy Howitzers in the rear had also begun their second round of Bombardment.
These Large Caliber Cannonballs, even if defended against with Ninjutsu like Earth Release: Earth Wall.
The Shockwave and Sound Wave generated by the Explosion were enough to send people flying or knock them unconscious.
Furthermore.
As the Distance between the two sides continuously closed, the Army's Mortars and Rocket Launchers also joined the Bombardment.
There was also a portion of Soldiers who were not affected by the Earth Release Ninja.
They also raised their Heavy Assault Rifles and fired wildly outwards.
They wanted to fire all their Bullets and throw all their Grenades in the shortest possible Time.
Finally, they would draw the Long Sabers from their backs and charge forward to eliminate the remaining Enemies.
This was the basic Combat Method of the Main Battle Legion at the moment.
However, the Command Department was already discussing whether Firearms.
That is, Heavy Assault Rifles, Heavy Howitzers, Rocket Launchers, etc., should be removed from the Main Battle Legion's Equipment.
So that they could focus more on Swordsmanship, Martial Arts, and Haki.
If firearm strikes were needed during Combat,
Then they could Dispatch a portion of the Auxiliary Legion's Troops to cooperate with the Main Battle Legion's Troops.
Although doing so might cause a large number of Casualties in the Auxiliary Legion.
It also meant the Main Battle Legion would no longer have to perform tedious Tasks like standing guard and Patrol.
Just like the Outer Watchtowers before, they could be guarded entirely by Soldiers from the Auxiliary Legion.
Even if they were killed by the Ninja, it wouldn't matter, as long as the Main Battle Legion here could receive News of the Enemy Attack.
Although it was cruel.
It did receive the Support of many Army Officers.
Some even suggested, if they were reluctant to Sacrifice the Auxiliary Legion, then what were they keeping so many Otherworld Soldiers for?
After opening a new Star Gate in the Future, they could first send the Auxiliary Legion's Troops in for a fight.
If they could win, it meant it was a weak World that didn't even require the Main Battle Legion to be Dispatched.
Conversely, if the Auxiliary Legion couldn't win, they could then consider Dispatching the Main Battle Legion to enter and Suppression it.
"It seems the Situation is a bit 'grim'!"
"The Enemy is almost upon us. At a Time like this, it's only reasonable for me, as a Part Of the World Government, to lend a hand, right?"
Teach casually tossed away the Corpse of the Ninja who had long since lost all Vitality, and after surveying the surrounding Situation.
He immediately let out a 'Ze ha ha ha' hearty laugh.
Then, his Gaze, filled with Malice, turned towards the Ninja Alliance Army who were still desperately approaching.
Today, he would use the blood and lives of these Ninja to pave his way up the Stairs to the Military.
Thinking of this.
Teach first bent his legs, then suddenly exerted force and leaped forward, the Ground where he had been standing instantly exploding.
[Bang!]
In the blink of an eye, he had heavily crashed down from High Altitude in front of the Frontline Trench.
The huge Tremor caused the surrounding Sand to form a high Sand Screen.
At the same time.
Countless Bullets still Whistled Past him at high Speed.
But instead of making Teach Nervousness, this made him grin and show an Expression of enjoyment.
Although the Construction Site was also noisy.
Compared to that, he still preferred the Gunfire and War Cries.
There was nothing he could do.
His Dream had been shattered.
Now, even if the Dark-Dark Fruit was placed in front of him, he could only look at it, touch it, and kiss it. Besides getting it covered in his saliva, he couldn't do anything else.
Furthermore, it was impossible for him to leave the World Government now.
So, he could only change his Dream and accumulate enough Military Merit.
Then, use the Military Merit to exchange for a Peerage of at least Duke Rank, and enjoy a King-level Life in his own Territory.
Therefore, he had to leave the Construction Department.
And then find a way to become an Admiral or Admiral in the Army!
"I must seize this rare opportunity to perform and make the Big Shots in the Military remember my Name, Marshall D. Teach!"
Teach's Body, which was nearly half a meter taller than Crocodile and Aramaki, visibly turned into grayish-white Dust at a Speed visible to the naked eye.
He no longer intended to hide his Strength, so he directly used the Special Paramecia Type Cement-Cement Fruit Ability.
The Cement-Cement Fruit's Ability was even more special than Charlotte Katakuri's Mochi-Mochi Fruit or Gaspardi's Candy-Candy Fruit.
Because it allowed the user's Body to freely transform between three Cement Forms.
Namely, Powdered Cement, Liquid Cement, and Solid Cement.
Among them, Powdered Cement allowed the Ability User to fly in the Air.
However, Teach didn't plan to fly into the Air right now.
He saw a large amount of Powdered Cement spraying out from his Body.
His entire being manifested as imposing Smoke and Dust, surging towards the Ninja Alliance Army.
The Scene looked like a vast grayish-white Sandstorm appearing in the golden-yellow Desert, covering the sky and earth.
This sight caused the Army Soldiers in the Bunkers and Trenches to quickly cease Shooting.
Not only because of surprise.
But also because their Line of Sight was severely obstructed.
So, they subconsciously released the Triggers of their Heavy Machine Guns.
And the Ninja on the opposite side, who had suffered countless Casualties and appeared quite battered, seeing the rolling Powdered Cement surging towards them, also stopped in their tracks, looking panicked and at a loss.
Although they didn't know what it was, they could easily guess it wouldn't be anything good.
"Poison Gas?"
Ay speculated in surprise.
He then looked at Hanzo beside him, as the latter was the expert in poisons.
"It's not Poison Gas, but a type of Dust!"
Hanzo narrowed his eyes and saw that it wasn't Gas:
"But whether it's Poison Gas or not, we can't let it get close easily. Let's try Wind Release!"
Whether it was Gas or Dust, it would definitely be blown away, or even blown back, by a Gale.
"Alright!"
Soon, following Ay's Order, Ninja skilled in Wind Release stepped forward and jointly used a classic Ninjutsu from Wind Release.
Great Breakthrough!
Instantly, a surging Gale stirred up Yellow Sand all over the sky and blew towards the grayish-white Cement Dust.
But just as the two were about to collide.
The latter actually condensed together, forming a Solid Cement Giant over twenty meters tall.
[Boom!]
A strong wind force rushed towards them.
Although it couldn't shake the Cement Giant in the slightest.
It did cover its surface with many weathered cracks.
After all, it was a large-scale Joint Ninjutsu, and its Power was naturally extraordinary.
"Ze ha ha ha!"
"Useless! Useless! Useless!"
Teach, who had manifested as the Cement Giant, laughed wildly, raised his massive Cement Arm, and hammered down towards the Front.
[Boom!]
The Yellow Sand exploded.
Large numbers of Ninja were sent flying, but this also drew attacks from various Ninjutsu.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
A scorching hot Fireball slammed into the side of the Cement Giant.
Immediately after, crackling Electro spread along the Yellow Sand.
"Lightning Release: Ground Running Technique!"
This Cloud Hidden Ninja thought that Teach's Cement looked very much like a type of Earth Release.
So, he wanted to use Lightning Release, which Counters Earth Release, to deal with it.
Unfortunately.
Devil Fruit Abilities are not subject to the Chakra Nature Counter relationships.
So, these Electro could only crack some of the surface Cement.
"Die!"
Teach roared in Rage, slamming his Palms heavily onto the Sandy Ground, once again stirring up Yellow Sand all over the sky.
But just as the Ninja's Attention was drawn by this action.
The next second, sharp Glass that shot up from beneath them instantly cut or pierced their Vital Points.
"Ahhhhh!"
"Ah, my leg!!"
For a Time, piercing Screams rose one after another.
Looking around.
Large numbers of Ninja were either instantly killed or were clutching their injured Wound parts and wailing.
"Stop right there!"
Ay's Rage soared upon seeing this Scene, and he instantly activated 'Lightning Release Chakra Mode' and charged forward.
"Lightning Release: Horizontal Chop of a Thousand Years Dance!"
Leaping into the Air, Ay concentrated the high-intensity Electro formed by Lightning Release Chakra in his Right Hand.
The next moment.
This powerful Hand Blade filled with Lightning struck the Cement Giant's fist that was hammering down fiercely.
[Boom!!]
The surrounding Air suddenly boiled.
Forming a circle of fierce Shockwaves, shattering the layers of sharp Glass that had risen from the Ground.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Hanzo led Yahiko, Nagato, Konan, and one hundred Rain Ninja to the left side of the Battlefield.
"Watch closely, this is the Power of 'Half-God' Hanzo, the Future Amekage of Amegakure!"
"Summoning Technique!"
Hanzo bit his Right Hand thumb open, then slammed it heavily onto the Yellow Sand that was somewhat scorching from the Sun.
Immediately, dense black Incantations appeared around his Palm.
[Bang----]
White Smoke suddenly exploded.
"This is..."
Yahiko, Nagato, Konan, and the others stared dumbfounded at the Giant Creature that suddenly appeared before their eyes.
This was a massive, ugly-wart-covered, brownish-gray lizard-type Summoning Beast.
Poisonous Salamander!
And Hanzo was standing proudly on its head.
Gazing at the Army's Position and the silhouette of Rōran's Fortress in the Distance.
[Whoosh----]
As soon as the giant Poisonous Salamander appeared, it opened its large mouth and spewed out terrifying purple Gas.
Despite having no wind assistance, it managed to avoid affecting anything behind it.
Like a Wave, it rolled towards the Direction of Rōran.
But just then, a rough roar sounded.
"Lightning Release: Black Panther!"
In an instant, a leopard-shaped Black Lightning bolt descended from the sky and plunged into the purple Poison Gas.
As these Black Lightning bolts exploded and spread within, the Thunder-like Sound Burst force instantly tore apart large areas of the Poison Gas.
"What?!"
Hanzo, witnessing all this, instantly looked up.
He was surprised to find a golden-haired Figure wrapped in Lightning Flame appearing in the Air.
Third Raikage!
"How are you here, and why are you attacking This Old Man?!"
Hanzo was close to losing his Mindset. He had invited the other party to come and help!
"Hmph, Hanzo, This Old Man will only warn you once. Don't attack that side again!"
As soon as he finished speaking.
The Third Raikage turned into a blue Electric Flash and flew towards the Battlefield where Teach and Ay were.
"Huh?"
Hanzo was completely bewildered, and the few people below, including Yahiko, exchanged confused glances.
At this moment, Nagato weakly asked, "So, Lightning Release Chakra Mode can fly..."
"Hmm?"
Hanzo was stunned again upon hearing this.
That's right, why could the Third Raikage fly?
He had just thought the other party had merely leaped into the Air.
What was all this about?!
(End of this chapter)
[Bang!]
"Hmm?"
Just as Teach was squatting on the ground, caught in conflict and worry.
Two hands burst out from the ground beneath his feet, grabbing his ankles and attempting to pull him down.
"Earth Release: Inner Decapitation Technique!"
"What are you doing, you foolish fellow!"
Teach roared in rage.
His nearly three-and-a-half-meter tall body erupted with terrifying aura and Killing Intent.
His bear-like right palm, immediately coated with powerful Haki, smashed the ground.
Then, he choked the Grass Hidden Ninja inside by the Neck and stood up.
At this moment.
He noticed that many Ninja had also appeared around him, launching attacks from Underground.
These Ninja first dragged the Army Soldiers into the cement ground.
Then, they attempted to slit their throats with the sharp Kunai in their hands.
But facing repeated shouts of 'Iron Body'.
The Ninja were shocked to find that their Kunai couldn't cut through their skin at all.
The best result was merely shallow scratches.
If they were skilled in Wind Release, they might have been able to enhance the Kunai's lethality with Wind Release Chakra.
However, they were all Ninja skilled in Earth Release, so this was impossible.
Some Ninja also jumped directly out of the Ground and threw Kunai with Explosive Tags attached in all directions.
As the Explosive Tags exploded, Rumble sounds and flashes of fire appeared.
It must be said, this approach did cause considerable Chaos and injured many people.
However.
Even the lowest-ranked Soldiers in the Army present held the Military Rank of First Lieutenant.
Each person's Combat Prowess was extremely excellent.
They reacted in less than three seconds.
They all put down their Heavy Assault Rifles.
And drew the Long Sabers from the Black Scabbards behind them.
Some used the Breathing Style Sword Skills of their respective Styles.
Others directly used Shave from the Six Powers, or various other Martial Arts, engaging in one-on-one Combat with these Ninja.
"Thunder Breathing, First Form: Thunderclap and Flash!"
"Earth Release: Earth Wall!"
A Captain named De En, by adjusting the Breathing within his Body.
Concentrated all his Strength into his right leg, then unleashed it in a single breath.
He himself was like a golden-black Lightning bolt tearing through the Air.
With terrifying Speed invisible to the naked eye, he unleashed a rapid Iaido Slash.
Almost in the blink of an eye, he left a long trail of Electric Flash behind him and swept behind this Chunin from Takigakure.
The next moment.
Both the Chunin and the Earth Release: Earth Wall in front of him were split in two.
"Earth Release: Earth Mausoleum Dumpling!"
Not far away, a Jonin from Cloud Hidden Village, relying on the Physical Strength augmented by Earth Release Chakra.
Dug up a Rock Block containing a large amount of Cement with his bare hands and threw it out.
To be fair.
These Jonin Rank Ninja were indeed much stronger than Chunin and Genin.
However.
The Army also had corresponding Experts taking action.
Facing such a massive Cement Rock Block, Colonel Pope, who served as a Company Commander nearby, accelerated and turned into a black Afterimage appearing in Mid-air.
The Coat of Justice behind him swayed up and down in the strong wind.
"Red Leg Kick Skill: Neck Meat SHOOT!"
As his right leg, concentrating all its Strength, kicked upwards.
The entire Cement Rock Block instantly shattered into pieces within a large Ball of Flame.
Alright.
It seems this Colonel Pope cultivates Flame Breathing.
It's quite similar to Diable Jambe.
And that Cloud Hidden Jonin did not take this opportunity to attack.
Because he was currently engaged in a Fierce Battle with another Army Lieutenant Colonel who used Wind Breathing and Hasshoken.
In this place, the Army's Personnel were definitely more numerous than these Ninja.
However, these Ninja were also very clear that their Mission was to cause Chaos.
To buy Time for their Large Force on the Front to approach.
So, they primarily focused on self-preservation.
Some Ninja didn't confront the Army directly at all, and simply retreated back Underground, waiting for an opportunity.
At the same time.
The Ninja Alliance Army was indeed taking advantage of this opportunity to charge towards the Army's Position.
Ninja, running with both hands trailing behind them, quickly spread out in the Desert.
Their vigilant Gazes were fixed on the Front, ready to dodge Bullets at any moment.
As expected.
The Heavy Machine Guns in the Bunkers opened fire first, and bright Muzzle Flashes spewed out from the Firing Ports.
Bullet after Bullet of Large Caliber Bullets, amidst the dense Gunfire.
Formed a crisscrossing Firepower Net covering the approaching Ninja Army.
The prepared Ninja used various Means.
Some dodged based on Feeling and Body Flicker Technique, while others used Wind Release, Lightning Release, and Fire Release to block the approaching Bullet Rain.
They even cooperated with each other to launch small-scale Joint Ninjutsu as a Counterattack.
However, the Effect was not ideal.
The Storm of Metal created by the Heavy Machine Guns instantly shot down Ninja during their charge.
Not to mention the fifty Heavy Howitzers in the rear had also begun their second round of Bombardment.
These Large Caliber Cannonballs, even if defended against with Ninjutsu like Earth Release: Earth Wall.
The Shockwave and Sound Wave generated by the Explosion were enough to send people flying or knock them unconscious.
Furthermore.
As the Distance between the two sides continuously closed, the Army's Mortars and Rocket Launchers also joined the Bombardment.
There was also a portion of Soldiers who were not affected by the Earth Release Ninja.
They also raised their Heavy Assault Rifles and fired wildly outwards.
They wanted to fire all their Bullets and throw all their Grenades in the shortest possible Time.
Finally, they would draw the Long Sabers from their backs and charge forward to eliminate the remaining Enemies.
This was the basic Combat Method of the Main Battle Legion at the moment.
However, the Command Department was already discussing whether Firearms.
That is, Heavy Assault Rifles, Heavy Howitzers, Rocket Launchers, etc., should be removed from the Main Battle Legion's Equipment.
So that they could focus more on Swordsmanship, Martial Arts, and Haki.
If firearm strikes were needed during Combat,
Then they could Dispatch a portion of the Auxiliary Legion's Troops to cooperate with the Main Battle Legion's Troops.
Although doing so might cause a large number of Casualties in the Auxiliary Legion.
It also meant the Main Battle Legion would no longer have to perform tedious Tasks like standing guard and Patrol.
Just like the Outer Watchtowers before, they could be guarded entirely by Soldiers from the Auxiliary Legion.
Even if they were killed by the Ninja, it wouldn't matter, as long as the Main Battle Legion here could receive News of the Enemy Attack.
Although it was cruel.
It did receive the Support of many Army Officers.
Some even suggested, if they were reluctant to Sacrifice the Auxiliary Legion, then what were they keeping so many Otherworld Soldiers for?
After opening a new Star Gate in the Future, they could first send the Auxiliary Legion's Troops in for a fight.
If they could win, it meant it was a weak World that didn't even require the Main Battle Legion to be Dispatched.
Conversely, if the Auxiliary Legion couldn't win, they could then consider Dispatching the Main Battle Legion to enter and Suppression it.
"It seems the Situation is a bit 'grim'!"
"The Enemy is almost upon us. At a Time like this, it's only reasonable for me, as a Part Of the World Government, to lend a hand, right?"
Teach casually tossed away the Corpse of the Ninja who had long since lost all Vitality, and after surveying the surrounding Situation.
He immediately let out a 'Ze ha ha ha' hearty laugh.
Then, his Gaze, filled with Malice, turned towards the Ninja Alliance Army who were still desperately approaching.
Today, he would use the blood and lives of these Ninja to pave his way up the Stairs to the Military.
Thinking of this.
Teach first bent his legs, then suddenly exerted force and leaped forward, the Ground where he had been standing instantly exploding.
[Bang!]
In the blink of an eye, he had heavily crashed down from High Altitude in front of the Frontline Trench.
The huge Tremor caused the surrounding Sand to form a high Sand Screen.
At the same time.
Countless Bullets still Whistled Past him at high Speed.
But instead of making Teach Nervousness, this made him grin and show an Expression of enjoyment.
Although the Construction Site was also noisy.
Compared to that, he still preferred the Gunfire and War Cries.
There was nothing he could do.
His Dream had been shattered.
Now, even if the Dark-Dark Fruit was placed in front of him, he could only look at it, touch it, and kiss it. Besides getting it covered in his saliva, he couldn't do anything else.
Furthermore, it was impossible for him to leave the World Government now.
So, he could only change his Dream and accumulate enough Military Merit.
Then, use the Military Merit to exchange for a Peerage of at least Duke Rank, and enjoy a King-level Life in his own Territory.
Therefore, he had to leave the Construction Department.
And then find a way to become an Admiral or Admiral in the Army!
"I must seize this rare opportunity to perform and make the Big Shots in the Military remember my Name, Marshall D. Teach!"
Teach's Body, which was nearly half a meter taller than Crocodile and Aramaki, visibly turned into grayish-white Dust at a Speed visible to the naked eye.
He no longer intended to hide his Strength, so he directly used the Special Paramecia Type Cement-Cement Fruit Ability.
The Cement-Cement Fruit's Ability was even more special than Charlotte Katakuri's Mochi-Mochi Fruit or Gaspardi's Candy-Candy Fruit.
Because it allowed the user's Body to freely transform between three Cement Forms.
Namely, Powdered Cement, Liquid Cement, and Solid Cement.
Among them, Powdered Cement allowed the Ability User to fly in the Air.
However, Teach didn't plan to fly into the Air right now.
He saw a large amount of Powdered Cement spraying out from his Body.
His entire being manifested as imposing Smoke and Dust, surging towards the Ninja Alliance Army.
The Scene looked like a vast grayish-white Sandstorm appearing in the golden-yellow Desert, covering the sky and earth.
This sight caused the Army Soldiers in the Bunkers and Trenches to quickly cease Shooting.
Not only because of surprise.
But also because their Line of Sight was severely obstructed.
So, they subconsciously released the Triggers of their Heavy Machine Guns.
And the Ninja on the opposite side, who had suffered countless Casualties and appeared quite battered, seeing the rolling Powdered Cement surging towards them, also stopped in their tracks, looking panicked and at a loss.
Although they didn't know what it was, they could easily guess it wouldn't be anything good.
"Poison Gas?"
Ay speculated in surprise.
He then looked at Hanzo beside him, as the latter was the expert in poisons.
"It's not Poison Gas, but a type of Dust!"
Hanzo narrowed his eyes and saw that it wasn't Gas:
"But whether it's Poison Gas or not, we can't let it get close easily. Let's try Wind Release!"
Whether it was Gas or Dust, it would definitely be blown away, or even blown back, by a Gale.
"Alright!"
Soon, following Ay's Order, Ninja skilled in Wind Release stepped forward and jointly used a classic Ninjutsu from Wind Release.
Great Breakthrough!
Instantly, a surging Gale stirred up Yellow Sand all over the sky and blew towards the grayish-white Cement Dust.
But just as the two were about to collide.
The latter actually condensed together, forming a Solid Cement Giant over twenty meters tall.
[Boom!]
A strong wind force rushed towards them.
Although it couldn't shake the Cement Giant in the slightest.
It did cover its surface with many weathered cracks.
After all, it was a large-scale Joint Ninjutsu, and its Power was naturally extraordinary.
"Ze ha ha ha!"
"Useless! Useless! Useless!"
Teach, who had manifested as the Cement Giant, laughed wildly, raised his massive Cement Arm, and hammered down towards the Front.
[Boom!]
The Yellow Sand exploded.
Large numbers of Ninja were sent flying, but this also drew attacks from various Ninjutsu.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
A scorching hot Fireball slammed into the side of the Cement Giant.
Immediately after, crackling Electro spread along the Yellow Sand.
"Lightning Release: Ground Running Technique!"
This Cloud Hidden Ninja thought that Teach's Cement looked very much like a type of Earth Release.
So, he wanted to use Lightning Release, which Counters Earth Release, to deal with it.
Unfortunately.
Devil Fruit Abilities are not subject to the Chakra Nature Counter relationships.
So, these Electro could only crack some of the surface Cement.
"Die!"
Teach roared in Rage, slamming his Palms heavily onto the Sandy Ground, once again stirring up Yellow Sand all over the sky.
But just as the Ninja's Attention was drawn by this action.
The next second, sharp Glass that shot up from beneath them instantly cut or pierced their Vital Points.
"Ahhhhh!"
"Ah, my leg!!"
For a Time, piercing Screams rose one after another.
Looking around.
Large numbers of Ninja were either instantly killed or were clutching their injured Wound parts and wailing.
"Stop right there!"
Ay's Rage soared upon seeing this Scene, and he instantly activated 'Lightning Release Chakra Mode' and charged forward.
"Lightning Release: Horizontal Chop of a Thousand Years Dance!"
Leaping into the Air, Ay concentrated the high-intensity Electro formed by Lightning Release Chakra in his Right Hand.
The next moment.
This powerful Hand Blade filled with Lightning struck the Cement Giant's fist that was hammering down fiercely.
[Boom!!]
The surrounding Air suddenly boiled.
Forming a circle of fierce Shockwaves, shattering the layers of sharp Glass that had risen from the Ground.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Hanzo led Yahiko, Nagato, Konan, and one hundred Rain Ninja to the left side of the Battlefield.
"Watch closely, this is the Power of 'Half-God' Hanzo, the Future Amekage of Amegakure!"
"Summoning Technique!"
Hanzo bit his Right Hand thumb open, then slammed it heavily onto the Yellow Sand that was somewhat scorching from the Sun.
Immediately, dense black Incantations appeared around his Palm.
[Bang----]
White Smoke suddenly exploded.
"This is..."
Yahiko, Nagato, Konan, and the others stared dumbfounded at the Giant Creature that suddenly appeared before their eyes.
This was a massive, ugly-wart-covered, brownish-gray lizard-type Summoning Beast.
Poisonous Salamander!
And Hanzo was standing proudly on its head.
Gazing at the Army's Position and the silhouette of Rōran's Fortress in the Distance.
[Whoosh----]
As soon as the giant Poisonous Salamander appeared, it opened its large mouth and spewed out terrifying purple Gas.
Despite having no wind assistance, it managed to avoid affecting anything behind it.
Like a Wave, it rolled towards the Direction of Rōran.
But just then, a rough roar sounded.
"Lightning Release: Black Panther!"
In an instant, a leopard-shaped Black Lightning bolt descended from the sky and plunged into the purple Poison Gas.
As these Black Lightning bolts exploded and spread within, the Thunder-like Sound Burst force instantly tore apart large areas of the Poison Gas.
"What?!"
Hanzo, witnessing all this, instantly looked up.
He was surprised to find a golden-haired Figure wrapped in Lightning Flame appearing in the Air.
Third Raikage!
"How are you here, and why are you attacking This Old Man?!"
Hanzo was close to losing his Mindset. He had invited the other party to come and help!
"Hmph, Hanzo, This Old Man will only warn you once. Don't attack that side again!"
As soon as he finished speaking.
The Third Raikage turned into a blue Electric Flash and flew towards the Battlefield where Teach and Ay were.
"Huh?"
Hanzo was completely bewildered, and the few people below, including Yahiko, exchanged confused glances.
At this moment, Nagato weakly asked, "So, Lightning Release Chakra Mode can fly..."
"Hmm?"
Hanzo was stunned again upon hearing this.
That's right, why could the Third Raikage fly?
He had just thought the other party had merely leaped into the Air.
What was all this about?!
(End of this chapter)
