"Charge!"
With the roar of the Akimichi clansmen, three shadowy figures were hurled into the air!
The three figures soared across the sky, cutting through the frontlines where both sides were locked in a deadly struggle, and landed directly into the midst of the thousands-strong Kumogakure army!
The moment they landed, three towering giants rose from the ground!
Wielding iron rods, they moved like machines of war, reaping lives with reckless abandon!
The rear of the Kumogakure forces was thrown into chaos by their sudden appearance!
The arrival of these three Akimichi clansmen seemed to serve as a signal for the Konoha army. The vanguard and both flanks launched a frenzied assault almost simultaneously!
The battle instantly escalated to a fever pitch!
Kunai rained down like a storm, explosive tags detonated everywhere, and ninjutsu ravaged the battlefield like artillery fire!
"See it?"
"This world."
"This is why I seek peace."
Jiraiya spoke calmly as he watched the familiar scene unfold before him once more.
Sakura, however, remained unmoved.
"If we don't fight this battle today, it will come eventually."
"Instead of wallowing in pity, we should focus on how to crush the enemy."
"I'm going in."
The pink-haired girl glanced at the man beside her.
Just as Jiraiya was about to say something, a massive shadow tore through the battlefield, sending countless Konoha ninja flying and carving a straight trench into the ground. With a deafening crash, it embedded itself into the command platform where Sakura and Jiraiya stood!
Only then did everyone see what it was—a colossal, glaring head!
And in the next second, the head swelled up like a balloon and exploded like a bomb!
Red and white splattered everywhere!
Blood splashed all over Jiraiya, who wiped the red foam from his face expressionlessly and then looked toward the end of the trench.
There stood a tall, dark-skinned man!
The Raikage had made his move!
The moment the Raikage entered the battlefield, he instantly took down the three towering giants!
Beside him lay a massive headless corpse, blood gushing like a fountain, staining the once-white ground crimson.
Sakura, who hadn't been touched by a single drop of blood, silently stepped out from behind Jiraiya.
"I'm going in."
"Do as you see fit."
After a glance at Jiraiya, who was covered in blood and grime, Sakura vanished from the spot.
Like a primal beast charging across the land, every step she took tore the ground apart!
Sakura ran along the trench, her target clear—the Fourth Raikage!
A trail of dust erupted behind her as her pink figure streaked across the battlefield, reaching the Raikage in moments!
"Die!"
A surge of chakra gathered in her hand.
Pink and blue chakra intertwined, forming a massive tiger's head!
"Roar!"
A beast-like roar erupted from her fist as the狂暴的 chakra and ferocious punch shot straight toward the Raikage!
The Raikage was ready!
Lightning surged, and electricity crackled!
The Lightning Armor activated instantly!
"Lariat!"
The Raikage had already experienced this opponent's strength firsthand and didn't dare hold back, immediately entering his strongest state!
The tiger's head and the lightning collided head-on!
Their chakras intertwined in an instant!
Thunder roared, and the beast howled!
A violent shockwave erupted from the point of impact, sending several nearby ninja flying! Facing this punch, the Raikage's massive body staggered back seven or eight steps!
"What?!"
The Raikage's eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Sakura, who hadn't moved an inch from her spot. His expression was one of shock.
It had only been a month since their last encounter, and yet Haruno Sakura had grown stronger again!
How could this be?!
While it was true that the period between twelve and twenty was when a ninja's strength grew exponentially, the fact that she had pushed him back so much in just a month was unacceptable.
She had to die!
He had to take down this Konoha genius here and now! If not...
In her figure, the Raikage seemed to see the shadows of countless Konoha legends!
Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Sakumo Hatake, Minato Namikaze, the Sannin...
At her age, all of them seemed to pale in comparison!
"If you want to beat me in taijutsu..."
"Bring the Third Raikage!"
Sakura's gaze was sharp as she pressed forward, closing the distance between them.
The entire battlefield watched their clash, and the morale of the Konoha forces soared!
"Bring the Third Raikage!"
"Bring the Third Raikage!"
"Bring the Third Raikage!"
The shouts rose to the heavens, and their fighting spirit surged!
Sakura's punch, which had forced the Raikage back, was like a shot of adrenaline to every Konoha ninja on the field!
This wasn't just being invincible among her peers!
She had practically written the word "invincible" on her face!
Jiraiya couldn't help but smile at the scene. Just as he was about to issue orders for a full assault, a figure on the battlefield caught his eye, and his expression darkened instantly.
The man walked onto the battlefield as if he were taking a leisurely stroll, his hands forming seals.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
A massive cloud of white smoke engulfed nearly half the battlefield! Several enormous summoning snakes appeared!
"Feast."
Orochimaru's eyes were cold and emotionless as he watched the scene unfold.
It was as if he were simply feeding his pet dogs.
The giant snakes, following his command, lunged at the Konoha ninja like starving beasts!
In moments, a dozen Konoha ninja were swallowed whole, their screams echoing before being silenced.
Seeing this, Jiraiya felt a chill run through his body.
Even though he had known that Orochimaru had allied with the Kazekage to attack Konoha, a part of him had still held onto the hope of bringing his old friend back.
But now, witnessing this, any hope he had for his former comrade was utterly extinguished.
How could you...
How could you, Orochimaru?!
The man who once fought for Konoha was now raising his blade against his former comrades!
At that moment, Jiraiya's heart filled with killing intent.
The moment Orochimaru made his move, Jiraiya's hope died.
The comrade who had once fought side by side with him had died the day he betrayed Konoha.
What stood before him now was Orochimaru the traitor!
The most dangerous S-rank missing-nin since Madara Uchiha!
Without hesitation, Jiraiya vanished from his spot.
And in the midst of the battlefield, a voice filled with resolve and fury roared:
"Orochimaru!"
"Today is the day you die!"
"Summoning Jutsu!"
"Toad Flatness—Shadow Crush!"
A massive shadow wielding twin swords and crossing its arms descended from the sky, crushing the giant snakes that had been devouring Konoha ninja in an instant!
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