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## Chapter 907: Aramaki Attacks Again! (Combined Chapter)
Ninja World.
Following the battle between Kuzan and Hashirama Senju.
Recently, the temperature within the Land of Fire's borders has plummeted.
It was clearly still May, yet there was an autumn chill like that of August or September.
And the further south one went, the colder it became, to the point where falling snow could even be seen everywhere.
At this moment, Aramaki was filled with excitement.
He was currently transformed into a thick, long tree branch, lurking Underground.
Actually, this experience wasn't pleasant for him.
After all, his 'Sense of Sight' didn't possess the 'X-ray Vision' Ability.
So when he was Underground, his 'eyes' were completely in darkness.
How, then, did Aramaki distinguish Direction?
Aura.
Observation Haki could sense the Aura of living Creatures.
Due to its Geography, the Land of Fire possessed rich Natural Resources.
And because of Hashirama Senju's Wood Release, the Forestry Resources were exceptionally abundant.
Forestry, in turn, produced a large number of Wild Animals.
Every Bird that flew, every Beast that walked.
They were like 'Light Spot' on a 'radar'.
Forming a constantly changing 'Map' in Aramaki's Brain.
Direction naturally became clear and obvious.
At the same time, his Speed of movement was far less than moving on the Surface.
The tree branch he transformed into had to constantly drill through the Earth, and the Resistance was definitely greater than in Air, or even in Water.
"Eh?"
After lurking Underground for who knows how long, Aramaki suddenly discovered some Aura in the distance that were far more powerful than Wild Beast, moving at a Speed far exceeding that of Bird, converging towards his Position.
No need to think, they must be Ninja.
"This great me has been discovered?"
Aramaki was very surprised in his Heart.
Although he never thought he could successfully infiltrate Konohagakure from the start.
To be discovered so quickly at this Distance was truly astonishing.
Because according to Intelligence.
The Byakugan of the Hyuga Clan only had a visible range of a mere one kilometer.
The Distance between him and these Ninja was more than ten kilometers, wasn't it?
"Lord Hokage, Jonin Chokou Aburame's Parasitic Destruction Insect Technique has discovered a presence Underground, moving at high Speed towards Konoha from the northwest Direction."
An Anbu Ninja appeared in the Hokage's Office, reporting to Orochimaru who was in the Main Seat: "However, it's not clear exactly what it is. The information fed back by the Parasitic Destruction Insect Technique indicates it is not a Creature."
Senju Tobirama, Jiraiya, Nara Shikaku, Uchiha Fugaku, and others sitting on the Sofa nearby naturally also heard this Situation.
"That makes sense. It's probably that Aramaki again. He doesn't have Chakra in his Body, and he can do Tree Transformation, so in the Parasitic Destruction Insect Technique's Perception, he doesn't possess the Characteristics of a Creature."
Senju Tobirama Stand Up and said in a deep voice.
It was he who had previously speculated that the true purpose behind Admiral Akainu's challenge was to tie down Hashirama Senju while sending people to Attack Konohagakure.
Therefore, he suggested to Orochimaru to form Squad composed of Ninja from the Hyuga Clan, Aburame Clan, Inuzuka Clan, and Uchiha Clan.
Using these Squad as the Core, supplemented by other Squad, they would establish multi-layered Detection Defense Line on the west side facing the Land of Wind.
The Parasitic Destruction Insect Technique of the Aburame Clan was responsible for spreading out on the outermost layer, both above and below Surface.
The Byakugan of the Hyuga Clan was responsible for Scan within one kilometer.
The Inuzuka Clan and their Ninja Dog were responsible for sniffing the Scent in the Air.
And the Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan had excellent Night Vision Ability.
So, as long as they didn't fly from the Sky, it would be difficult for Konoha not to detect them in advance.
As for aerial Detection, to be honest, Senju Tobirama didn't have any good Method either, only letting the Hyuga Clan's Ninja check upwards at regular intervals.
Air Combat and Air Defense.
It could be said to be a major weakness of the entire Ninja World.
Perhaps this was the main reason why Konohagakure insisted on destroying the Hidden Sky Village ten years ago.
Presumably, the other Ninja Village at that time.
Even if they didn't directly participate, they should have shown an Attitude of tacit approval.
Otherwise, how could the Stone Village above, Sunagakure below, and Hanzo of the Amegakure allow Konoha to penetrate deep into the Land of Birds?
One must know that even the Hoshigakure within the Land of Bears, which privately called its Commander a 'Kage'.
Is still doing well to this day.
And the neighboring Stone Village and Sunagakure haven't seen fit to destroy it out of dislike.
This resulted in the Land of Birds no longer having its own Ninja Village.
Leading to a future in the 'Canon' where even investigating Matter like 'Undead Samurai' required traveling thousands of miles to do Employment of Konoha Ninja.
And having its authority stolen by a Rogue Ninja named Meng Zong.
As for why they would rather seek out Konoha, the Culprit, than the closer Stone Village or Sunagakure, that remains unclear.
"Since that's the case, let's proceed according to the previous Plan. I will lead ten Jonin, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, and the thirty Hidden Mist Jonin they brought to intercept the opponent!"
"Alright, I'll leave it to you, Second Hokage-sama."
Orochimaru Stand Up and looked at Senju Tobirama with a Smile as he left the Office.
He had previously thought that the other party might be dissatisfied because he had removed Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane from all their Position and placed them under house arrest, but he didn't expect that after hearing the full story, Senju Tobirama actually gave them a severe scolding.
Although it was only a brief contact.
Even Senju Tobirama could see that Orochimaru was more suitable to be Hokage than Jiraiya.
With his Politics acumen, how could he not see the petty 'Personal Interest' of Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane that couldn't be put on the table?
"Ah, a battle that's clearly going to be lost, it's really demotivating."
Jiraiya said helplessly, slumped on the Sofa.
According to the Plan decided earlier.
These Expert from Konoha needed to stay behind and Protect the Village.
After all, no one could be sure how many waves of Attack the World Government would send.
"I also don't understand why that Admiral Akainu from Rōran isn't willing to accept our Peace Talks?"
Yamanaka Inoichi, whose Injuries had healed, echoed with Doubt.
Everyone knew that 'Peace Talks' was just a nicer way of saying they would actively Surrender.
But requiring them to release Hashirama Senju's Impure World Reincarnation and setting the Meeting location in Konohagakure.
The Malice in this was too obvious.
"Regarding this, I do have a bit of Speculation."
Nara Shikaku rested his Chin on the back of his Hand and said: "Is it possible that that Admiral Akainu doesn't want us to Surrender?"
"Hmm?"
Jiraiya, Uchiha Fugaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, and others raised their Eyebrows.
"Directly doing Occupation of the enemy's Base Camp during War and doing Occupation of the enemy's Base Camp by accepting their Surrender, although the Result seems the same, the Merit will have a significant Gap."
Orochimaru took over Nara Shikaku's words and further did Explanation.
"I see!"
Jiraiya suddenly understood, but immediately shouted in Anger: "That's too much! To cause so many unnecessary Sacrifice on both sides for his own Personal Interest!"
"No."
Orochimaru did a Shake Head, saying with an Expressionless face:
"The Officer and Soldiers under his Subordinate might support him doing this even more."
"An Influence/Power that constantly invades and does Conquest of Other Worlds is bound to be filled with Warmongers."
Uchiha Fugaku, still sitting on the Sofa with his hands crossed over his Chest, frowned.
"Then can't we just offer non-resistance and let them in directly? Anyway, we've already decided to Surrender."
"Cough cough, there's still a certain difference between Peace Talks and Surrender."
Yamanaka Inoichi replied to Uchiha Fugaku: "Accepting their Rule after Peace Talks, that's what we want."
"Rather than letting their Troops directly do Occupation of the Village during Wartime. That Risk is too great, and no one knows what excessive Matter their Troops might do."
Politics submission and Military Suppression are indeed different.
"But that Admiral Akainu is unwilling to accept Peace Talks, and we are simply no Opponent for them. What's the point of fighting like this?"
The more Uchiha Fugaku spoke, the more he felt his Idea was correct.
Given the current Situation, to reduce Sacrifice and quickly accept the opponent's Rule.
The only way is non-resistance.
Although he couldn't be sure that excessive Matter wouldn't happen after Konoha was done Occupation.
For example, their Soldiers killing people in the Village.
But he felt that they wouldn't be overly pressured on them, the Great Ninja Clans.
After all, everyone would definitely be on the same side in the future, and they would likely invade Other Worlds together.
With their Bloodline Limit Ability.
They would definitely receive more Importance than Civilian.
As for Ninja Clan like Nara Clan, Akimichi Clan, and Yamanaka Clan, who only have Secret Technique, that's not necessarily the case.
After all, Secret Technique can be taken!
Meanwhile.
Aramaki had already appeared on the Surface.
And he already knew the reason he was discovered.
Because he was being besieged by wave after wave of 'Black Mist'.
Parasitic Destruction Insect Technique!
It was all dense, countless Insect Swarm!
Aramaki didn't care at first, they were just Bugs that could be crushed with a casual Fist.
But as Time passed, the Insect Swarm grew larger and larger.
And they were flying down in an orderly manner, in batches from the Air.
Giving him no chance to eliminate them all at once.
This made Aramaki very annoyed.
He immediately used the Woods-Woods Fruit Ability to do Manufacturing of many Supernatural Plants specifically designed to eat Bugs.
Although the Effect was good.
It ultimately delayed his Footwork to a certain extent.
This made Aramaki realize that he couldn't follow the opponent's Pace.
[Bang!]
Immediately, no longer caring about the Insect Swarm or Plants, he pushed off the Ground with force.
His entire Body shot out like an arrow released from a bowstring, transforming into Black Lightning.
Leaving behind only patches of cracked Earth and White Mist Air Current where he had blasted away large areas of the Insect Swarm.
Next came bursts of Sonic Boom that echoed across the wilderness.
Aramaki's astonishing Action.
Caused the Insect Swarm, which flew in the Air like Black Clouds, to desperately try to catch up.
But they could only watch Aramaki's Back View disappear into the distance.
"Lahahaha~"
"You bunch of stinky bugs, chase this great me! Can you catch up?!"
Aramaki laughed wildly, looking up amidst the layers of boiling Air Current.
At the same time, he crashed through countless Insect Swarm that tried to block his path.
He was like a Sharp Blade, quickly cutting through the 'Black Clouds' in front of him.
It also left the Hyuga Clan Ninja further ahead staring with wide eyes.
The Gap between the Taijutsu Ninja they knew and the Aramaki 'before their eyes' was too large.
Because at this time, Konoha still treated the Eight Gates Formation as a strictly restricted Forbidden Technique.
Only Might Duy, who had obtained the Method from somewhere unknown, was secretly doing Cultivation it.
Unlike in the 'Canon', after the Fourth Great Ninja War.
Konoha seemed to have opened up the Training Restrictions for the Eight Gates Formation to a certain extent.
Creating a Taijutsu Force where everyone could at least open the Third Gate.
And then led by Rock Lee, they would perform a Martial Arts version of Joint Ninjutsu.
Which was the so-called 'Crane Wing Formation'.
They even used it to split the Meteorite formed from Moon Fragments in half.
"What should we do? Should we go up and intercept him?"
A Chunin from the Inuzuka Clan stroked the Ninja Dog beneath him, which had also become Nervousness, and looked at the Jonin from the Hyuga Clan who was the Captain.
"No, our Mission does not include interception, and we can't stop him anyway. Avoid him first, then transmit his Position back!"
His words immediately made the others breathe a sigh of relief.
Even the usually arrogant Ninja of the Uchiha Clan didn't raise any objections.
This was the case not only for their Squad but for most of the Squad nearby.
Only a small portion of Team composed of Civilian Ninja.
While shouting the Hot Blood Slogan of 'For Konoha' and 'For the Will of Fire'.
Fear blocked Aramaki's path, using various Ninjutsu to launch Attack.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
"Lightning Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
Facing the various Fire Release, Earth Release, and even Lightning Release and Water Release Joint Ninjutsu that came at him.
Aramaki, who was charging at high Speed, showed Expression on his face and didn't even bother to dodge.
"Get lost!!"
A furious roar turned into a Sound Wave that swept across the entire field.
The next moment.
Aramaki's entire Body pressed against the thick Air Current.
Like a raging Brute Beast, he directly blasted away the Konoha Ninja blocking his path, along with the Ninjutsu they used.
Aramaki's Speed exceeded these Ninja's expectations.
Some of them had already prepared to use the Substitution Jutsu or Body Flicker Technique.
But their Body's Reaction speed couldn't keep up with their Brain's Thought speed.
Just a moment ago, they felt there was still some Distance between them.
The next moment, their world was spinning or their vision went black.
Only a few Jonin with decent Strength were lucky enough to escape.
Watching Aramaki's Figure continue to rush towards Konoha with cold sweat dripping down their faces.
"Water Release: Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave!!!"
On the other side, Aramaki suddenly saw a Super Tsunami of enormous Scale, submerging everything in its path, rolling towards him.
"Tch, is it that guy again?"
"Why don't you learn your lesson? I've already told you that no matter how much water there is, it's useless!"
Aramaki immediately stopped his steps and slammed his Palms forcefully onto the Ground in front of him.
"Waterproof Forest!"
[Rumble]
Instantly, tall Yarukiman Mangroves shot up from the Earth.
At the same time, circle after circle of Bubble secreted from their Tree Trunk.
Suddenly.
The Natural Disaster-like Super Tsunami collided head-on with the line of Yarukiman Mangrove Forest.
An earth-shattering Sound exploded, and surging Sea Waves shot up into the sky.
But ultimately, they failed to shake the Bubble of the Yarukiman Mangroves.
However, Senju Tobirama's side was only trying to create a favorable Environment for their side.
That's why he did Team Up with forty-seven Jonin skilled in Water Release, including the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, to jointly cast the jutsu.
And their Offensive was not over yet.
"Let's go together!"
Senju Tobirama, holding the 'Raijin Sword' that Aramaki had once taken and was later recovered by Konoha Ninja on the Battlefield, charged out from the Front Line.
"Alright!"
Raiga Kurosuki, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, responded and echoed.
He also transformed into an Afterimage and followed closely.
"Lightning Release: Lightning Fang!"
"Lightning Release: Lightning Feast!"
Instantly, as Senju Tobirama's Raijin Sword and Raiga Kurosuki's Kiba were inserted into the Water.
Large amounts of golden-yellow Electro surged along the water waves towards the Yarukiman Mangrove Forest.
Based on the Intelligence obtained during the previous Combat.
Senju Tobirama saw that Aramaki's 'Waterproof Forest' could truly only waterproof.
As expected.
Under the Bombardment of countless Lightning combined with Water.
Whether it was the Bubble or the Yarukiman Mangroves, they all exploded and shattered.
Meanwhile.
Juzo Biwa, Fuguki Suikazan, Kushimaru Kuriarare, Jinin Akebino, Jinpachi Munashi, and others, wielding their Ninja Sword with various Special Ability, flew past Senju Tobirama and Raiga Kurosuki.
Behind them were the scattered Hidden Mist Jonin.
But the ten Jonin from Konoha remained.
Setting up an Alert Zone around Senju Tobirama and Raiga Kurosuki.
"You cover me!"
Juzo Biwa, holding the Kubikiribocho in one hand, took the lead.
"Otherworld Bastard, watch me chop off your Head!!"
Juzo Biwa jumped forcefully off the water surface, leaping high into Mid-air.
At the same time, he switched to holding the Sword Hilt with both hands.
Chakra also rapidly did Coating on the thick, long Blade.
"Huh?"
Aramaki, standing on a Mangrove tree, looked at the incoming Kubikiribocho with a playful Expression.
The next moment.
His Right Fist, with a 'buzz', instantly became coated in Black (Haki).
He swung it out!
To everyone's astonished Gaze, the Kubikiribocho was instantly broken with overwhelming force.
That long half of the Blade.
After spinning dozens of times in the Air, it fell into the deep water below.
But Aramaki's Fist suddenly transformed into a wide Palm.
In the instant Juzo Biwa, spitting Blood, was about to be blasted away by the Fist Force, Aramaki, with an Unimaginable Hand Speed, grabbed him by the Neck.
This astonishing scene caused the surrounding Hidden Mist Ninja, including Fuguki Suikazan and Kushimaru Kuriarare, to instinctively stop their Actions.
Aramaki, however, ignored everyone.
He pulled Juzo Biwa's face close to his own and sneered:
"You, who are so weak, where did you get the Courage to charge forward first?"
"You..."
Juzo Biwa, struggling for Breathing and his Expression flushed red, was about to say something.
But his Body trembled violently amidst a series of 'thudding' Muffled Sound.
One after another, Sharp Wood Spikes, carrying bright red Bloody water, burst out of his Body.
[Bang!]
Aramaki lightly released his Hand.
Allowing Juzo Biwa's broken Corpse to fall into the Water, creating a high Water Spray.
A pair of cruel and terrifying Gaze slowly did Scan over the Expression of the other 'Ninja Sword' wielders.
"Next... who?"
(End of Chapter)
Ninja World.
Following the battle between Kuzan and Hashirama Senju.
Recently, the temperature within the Land of Fire's borders has plummeted.
It was clearly still May, yet there was an autumn chill like that of August or September.
And the further south one went, the colder it became, to the point where falling snow could even be seen everywhere.
At this moment, Aramaki was filled with excitement.
He was currently transformed into a thick, long tree branch, lurking Underground.
Actually, this experience wasn't pleasant for him.
After all, his 'Sense of Sight' didn't possess the 'X-ray Vision' Ability.
So when he was Underground, his 'eyes' were completely in darkness.
How, then, did Aramaki distinguish Direction?
Aura.
Observation Haki could sense the Aura of living Creatures.
Due to its Geography, the Land of Fire possessed rich Natural Resources.
And because of Hashirama Senju's Wood Release, the Forestry Resources were exceptionally abundant.
Forestry, in turn, produced a large number of Wild Animals.
Every Bird that flew, every Beast that walked.
They were like 'Light Spot' on a 'radar'.
Forming a constantly changing 'Map' in Aramaki's Brain.
Direction naturally became clear and obvious.
At the same time, his Speed of movement was far less than moving on the Surface.
The tree branch he transformed into had to constantly drill through the Earth, and the Resistance was definitely greater than in Air, or even in Water.
"Eh?"
After lurking Underground for who knows how long, Aramaki suddenly discovered some Aura in the distance that were far more powerful than Wild Beast, moving at a Speed far exceeding that of Bird, converging towards his Position.
No need to think, they must be Ninja.
"This great me has been discovered?"
Aramaki was very surprised in his Heart.
Although he never thought he could successfully infiltrate Konohagakure from the start.
To be discovered so quickly at this Distance was truly astonishing.
Because according to Intelligence.
The Byakugan of the Hyuga Clan only had a visible range of a mere one kilometer.
The Distance between him and these Ninja was more than ten kilometers, wasn't it?
"Lord Hokage, Jonin Chokou Aburame's Parasitic Destruction Insect Technique has discovered a presence Underground, moving at high Speed towards Konoha from the northwest Direction."
An Anbu Ninja appeared in the Hokage's Office, reporting to Orochimaru who was in the Main Seat: "However, it's not clear exactly what it is. The information fed back by the Parasitic Destruction Insect Technique indicates it is not a Creature."
Senju Tobirama, Jiraiya, Nara Shikaku, Uchiha Fugaku, and others sitting on the Sofa nearby naturally also heard this Situation.
"That makes sense. It's probably that Aramaki again. He doesn't have Chakra in his Body, and he can do Tree Transformation, so in the Parasitic Destruction Insect Technique's Perception, he doesn't possess the Characteristics of a Creature."
Senju Tobirama Stand Up and said in a deep voice.
It was he who had previously speculated that the true purpose behind Admiral Akainu's challenge was to tie down Hashirama Senju while sending people to Attack Konohagakure.
Therefore, he suggested to Orochimaru to form Squad composed of Ninja from the Hyuga Clan, Aburame Clan, Inuzuka Clan, and Uchiha Clan.
Using these Squad as the Core, supplemented by other Squad, they would establish multi-layered Detection Defense Line on the west side facing the Land of Wind.
The Parasitic Destruction Insect Technique of the Aburame Clan was responsible for spreading out on the outermost layer, both above and below Surface.
The Byakugan of the Hyuga Clan was responsible for Scan within one kilometer.
The Inuzuka Clan and their Ninja Dog were responsible for sniffing the Scent in the Air.
And the Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan had excellent Night Vision Ability.
So, as long as they didn't fly from the Sky, it would be difficult for Konoha not to detect them in advance.
As for aerial Detection, to be honest, Senju Tobirama didn't have any good Method either, only letting the Hyuga Clan's Ninja check upwards at regular intervals.
Air Combat and Air Defense.
It could be said to be a major weakness of the entire Ninja World.
Perhaps this was the main reason why Konohagakure insisted on destroying the Hidden Sky Village ten years ago.
Presumably, the other Ninja Village at that time.
Even if they didn't directly participate, they should have shown an Attitude of tacit approval.
Otherwise, how could the Stone Village above, Sunagakure below, and Hanzo of the Amegakure allow Konoha to penetrate deep into the Land of Birds?
One must know that even the Hoshigakure within the Land of Bears, which privately called its Commander a 'Kage'.
Is still doing well to this day.
And the neighboring Stone Village and Sunagakure haven't seen fit to destroy it out of dislike.
This resulted in the Land of Birds no longer having its own Ninja Village.
Leading to a future in the 'Canon' where even investigating Matter like 'Undead Samurai' required traveling thousands of miles to do Employment of Konoha Ninja.
And having its authority stolen by a Rogue Ninja named Meng Zong.
As for why they would rather seek out Konoha, the Culprit, than the closer Stone Village or Sunagakure, that remains unclear.
"Since that's the case, let's proceed according to the previous Plan. I will lead ten Jonin, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, and the thirty Hidden Mist Jonin they brought to intercept the opponent!"
"Alright, I'll leave it to you, Second Hokage-sama."
Orochimaru Stand Up and looked at Senju Tobirama with a Smile as he left the Office.
He had previously thought that the other party might be dissatisfied because he had removed Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane from all their Position and placed them under house arrest, but he didn't expect that after hearing the full story, Senju Tobirama actually gave them a severe scolding.
Although it was only a brief contact.
Even Senju Tobirama could see that Orochimaru was more suitable to be Hokage than Jiraiya.
With his Politics acumen, how could he not see the petty 'Personal Interest' of Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane that couldn't be put on the table?
"Ah, a battle that's clearly going to be lost, it's really demotivating."
Jiraiya said helplessly, slumped on the Sofa.
According to the Plan decided earlier.
These Expert from Konoha needed to stay behind and Protect the Village.
After all, no one could be sure how many waves of Attack the World Government would send.
"I also don't understand why that Admiral Akainu from Rōran isn't willing to accept our Peace Talks?"
Yamanaka Inoichi, whose Injuries had healed, echoed with Doubt.
Everyone knew that 'Peace Talks' was just a nicer way of saying they would actively Surrender.
But requiring them to release Hashirama Senju's Impure World Reincarnation and setting the Meeting location in Konohagakure.
The Malice in this was too obvious.
"Regarding this, I do have a bit of Speculation."
Nara Shikaku rested his Chin on the back of his Hand and said: "Is it possible that that Admiral Akainu doesn't want us to Surrender?"
"Hmm?"
Jiraiya, Uchiha Fugaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, and others raised their Eyebrows.
"Directly doing Occupation of the enemy's Base Camp during War and doing Occupation of the enemy's Base Camp by accepting their Surrender, although the Result seems the same, the Merit will have a significant Gap."
Orochimaru took over Nara Shikaku's words and further did Explanation.
"I see!"
Jiraiya suddenly understood, but immediately shouted in Anger: "That's too much! To cause so many unnecessary Sacrifice on both sides for his own Personal Interest!"
"No."
Orochimaru did a Shake Head, saying with an Expressionless face:
"The Officer and Soldiers under his Subordinate might support him doing this even more."
"An Influence/Power that constantly invades and does Conquest of Other Worlds is bound to be filled with Warmongers."
Uchiha Fugaku, still sitting on the Sofa with his hands crossed over his Chest, frowned.
"Then can't we just offer non-resistance and let them in directly? Anyway, we've already decided to Surrender."
"Cough cough, there's still a certain difference between Peace Talks and Surrender."
Yamanaka Inoichi replied to Uchiha Fugaku: "Accepting their Rule after Peace Talks, that's what we want."
"Rather than letting their Troops directly do Occupation of the Village during Wartime. That Risk is too great, and no one knows what excessive Matter their Troops might do."
Politics submission and Military Suppression are indeed different.
"But that Admiral Akainu is unwilling to accept Peace Talks, and we are simply no Opponent for them. What's the point of fighting like this?"
The more Uchiha Fugaku spoke, the more he felt his Idea was correct.
Given the current Situation, to reduce Sacrifice and quickly accept the opponent's Rule.
The only way is non-resistance.
Although he couldn't be sure that excessive Matter wouldn't happen after Konoha was done Occupation.
For example, their Soldiers killing people in the Village.
But he felt that they wouldn't be overly pressured on them, the Great Ninja Clans.
After all, everyone would definitely be on the same side in the future, and they would likely invade Other Worlds together.
With their Bloodline Limit Ability.
They would definitely receive more Importance than Civilian.
As for Ninja Clan like Nara Clan, Akimichi Clan, and Yamanaka Clan, who only have Secret Technique, that's not necessarily the case.
After all, Secret Technique can be taken!
Meanwhile.
Aramaki had already appeared on the Surface.
And he already knew the reason he was discovered.
Because he was being besieged by wave after wave of 'Black Mist'.
Parasitic Destruction Insect Technique!
It was all dense, countless Insect Swarm!
Aramaki didn't care at first, they were just Bugs that could be crushed with a casual Fist.
But as Time passed, the Insect Swarm grew larger and larger.
And they were flying down in an orderly manner, in batches from the Air.
Giving him no chance to eliminate them all at once.
This made Aramaki very annoyed.
He immediately used the Woods-Woods Fruit Ability to do Manufacturing of many Supernatural Plants specifically designed to eat Bugs.
Although the Effect was good.
It ultimately delayed his Footwork to a certain extent.
This made Aramaki realize that he couldn't follow the opponent's Pace.
[Bang!]
Immediately, no longer caring about the Insect Swarm or Plants, he pushed off the Ground with force.
His entire Body shot out like an arrow released from a bowstring, transforming into Black Lightning.
Leaving behind only patches of cracked Earth and White Mist Air Current where he had blasted away large areas of the Insect Swarm.
Next came bursts of Sonic Boom that echoed across the wilderness.
Aramaki's astonishing Action.
Caused the Insect Swarm, which flew in the Air like Black Clouds, to desperately try to catch up.
But they could only watch Aramaki's Back View disappear into the distance.
"Lahahaha~"
"You bunch of stinky bugs, chase this great me! Can you catch up?!"
Aramaki laughed wildly, looking up amidst the layers of boiling Air Current.
At the same time, he crashed through countless Insect Swarm that tried to block his path.
He was like a Sharp Blade, quickly cutting through the 'Black Clouds' in front of him.
It also left the Hyuga Clan Ninja further ahead staring with wide eyes.
The Gap between the Taijutsu Ninja they knew and the Aramaki 'before their eyes' was too large.
Because at this time, Konoha still treated the Eight Gates Formation as a strictly restricted Forbidden Technique.
Only Might Duy, who had obtained the Method from somewhere unknown, was secretly doing Cultivation it.
Unlike in the 'Canon', after the Fourth Great Ninja War.
Konoha seemed to have opened up the Training Restrictions for the Eight Gates Formation to a certain extent.
Creating a Taijutsu Force where everyone could at least open the Third Gate.
And then led by Rock Lee, they would perform a Martial Arts version of Joint Ninjutsu.
Which was the so-called 'Crane Wing Formation'.
They even used it to split the Meteorite formed from Moon Fragments in half.
"What should we do? Should we go up and intercept him?"
A Chunin from the Inuzuka Clan stroked the Ninja Dog beneath him, which had also become Nervousness, and looked at the Jonin from the Hyuga Clan who was the Captain.
"No, our Mission does not include interception, and we can't stop him anyway. Avoid him first, then transmit his Position back!"
His words immediately made the others breathe a sigh of relief.
Even the usually arrogant Ninja of the Uchiha Clan didn't raise any objections.
This was the case not only for their Squad but for most of the Squad nearby.
Only a small portion of Team composed of Civilian Ninja.
While shouting the Hot Blood Slogan of 'For Konoha' and 'For the Will of Fire'.
Fear blocked Aramaki's path, using various Ninjutsu to launch Attack.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
"Lightning Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
Facing the various Fire Release, Earth Release, and even Lightning Release and Water Release Joint Ninjutsu that came at him.
Aramaki, who was charging at high Speed, showed Expression on his face and didn't even bother to dodge.
"Get lost!!"
A furious roar turned into a Sound Wave that swept across the entire field.
The next moment.
Aramaki's entire Body pressed against the thick Air Current.
Like a raging Brute Beast, he directly blasted away the Konoha Ninja blocking his path, along with the Ninjutsu they used.
Aramaki's Speed exceeded these Ninja's expectations.
Some of them had already prepared to use the Substitution Jutsu or Body Flicker Technique.
But their Body's Reaction speed couldn't keep up with their Brain's Thought speed.
Just a moment ago, they felt there was still some Distance between them.
The next moment, their world was spinning or their vision went black.
Only a few Jonin with decent Strength were lucky enough to escape.
Watching Aramaki's Figure continue to rush towards Konoha with cold sweat dripping down their faces.
"Water Release: Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave!!!"
On the other side, Aramaki suddenly saw a Super Tsunami of enormous Scale, submerging everything in its path, rolling towards him.
"Tch, is it that guy again?"
"Why don't you learn your lesson? I've already told you that no matter how much water there is, it's useless!"
Aramaki immediately stopped his steps and slammed his Palms forcefully onto the Ground in front of him.
"Waterproof Forest!"
[Rumble]
Instantly, tall Yarukiman Mangroves shot up from the Earth.
At the same time, circle after circle of Bubble secreted from their Tree Trunk.
Suddenly.
The Natural Disaster-like Super Tsunami collided head-on with the line of Yarukiman Mangrove Forest.
An earth-shattering Sound exploded, and surging Sea Waves shot up into the sky.
But ultimately, they failed to shake the Bubble of the Yarukiman Mangroves.
However, Senju Tobirama's side was only trying to create a favorable Environment for their side.
That's why he did Team Up with forty-seven Jonin skilled in Water Release, including the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, to jointly cast the jutsu.
And their Offensive was not over yet.
"Let's go together!"
Senju Tobirama, holding the 'Raijin Sword' that Aramaki had once taken and was later recovered by Konoha Ninja on the Battlefield, charged out from the Front Line.
"Alright!"
Raiga Kurosuki, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, responded and echoed.
He also transformed into an Afterimage and followed closely.
"Lightning Release: Lightning Fang!"
"Lightning Release: Lightning Feast!"
Instantly, as Senju Tobirama's Raijin Sword and Raiga Kurosuki's Kiba were inserted into the Water.
Large amounts of golden-yellow Electro surged along the water waves towards the Yarukiman Mangrove Forest.
Based on the Intelligence obtained during the previous Combat.
Senju Tobirama saw that Aramaki's 'Waterproof Forest' could truly only waterproof.
As expected.
Under the Bombardment of countless Lightning combined with Water.
Whether it was the Bubble or the Yarukiman Mangroves, they all exploded and shattered.
Meanwhile.
Juzo Biwa, Fuguki Suikazan, Kushimaru Kuriarare, Jinin Akebino, Jinpachi Munashi, and others, wielding their Ninja Sword with various Special Ability, flew past Senju Tobirama and Raiga Kurosuki.
Behind them were the scattered Hidden Mist Jonin.
But the ten Jonin from Konoha remained.
Setting up an Alert Zone around Senju Tobirama and Raiga Kurosuki.
"You cover me!"
Juzo Biwa, holding the Kubikiribocho in one hand, took the lead.
"Otherworld Bastard, watch me chop off your Head!!"
Juzo Biwa jumped forcefully off the water surface, leaping high into Mid-air.
At the same time, he switched to holding the Sword Hilt with both hands.
Chakra also rapidly did Coating on the thick, long Blade.
"Huh?"
Aramaki, standing on a Mangrove tree, looked at the incoming Kubikiribocho with a playful Expression.
The next moment.
His Right Fist, with a 'buzz', instantly became coated in Black (Haki).
He swung it out!
To everyone's astonished Gaze, the Kubikiribocho was instantly broken with overwhelming force.
That long half of the Blade.
After spinning dozens of times in the Air, it fell into the deep water below.
But Aramaki's Fist suddenly transformed into a wide Palm.
In the instant Juzo Biwa, spitting Blood, was about to be blasted away by the Fist Force, Aramaki, with an Unimaginable Hand Speed, grabbed him by the Neck.
This astonishing scene caused the surrounding Hidden Mist Ninja, including Fuguki Suikazan and Kushimaru Kuriarare, to instinctively stop their Actions.
Aramaki, however, ignored everyone.
He pulled Juzo Biwa's face close to his own and sneered:
"You, who are so weak, where did you get the Courage to charge forward first?"
"You..."
Juzo Biwa, struggling for Breathing and his Expression flushed red, was about to say something.
But his Body trembled violently amidst a series of 'thudding' Muffled Sound.
One after another, Sharp Wood Spikes, carrying bright red Bloody water, burst out of his Body.
[Bang!]
Aramaki lightly released his Hand.
Allowing Juzo Biwa's broken Corpse to fall into the Water, creating a high Water Spray.
A pair of cruel and terrifying Gaze slowly did Scan over the Expression of the other 'Ninja Sword' wielders.
"Next... who?"
(End of Chapter)
