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At this moment, the combined 80,000 ninjas from the Hidden Cloud Village and the daimyo, plus 100,000 White Zetsu, were steadily losing ground.
The kumo ninjas of the Hidden Cloud stifled and desperate, had nowhere left to retreat. If they fell back now, they'd end up displaced and homeless.
On the frontlines, more and more Konoha Kage-level powerhouses kept appearing. Even with the shielding of Edo Tensei bodies, it was useless.
Shisui and Itachi, the Uchiha's Twin Stars, joined forces and broke through a defensive line.
Sage Mode Jiraiya, Sage Mode Minato Namikaze, and even two Sage Mode Orochimaru were all terrifyingly powerful.
Not to mention Kakashi, Gaara, and the recently returned Sasuke and Naruto.
The old generation was terrifyingly strong, but the new generation was even more so.
Gentle Fist: Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms!
With a tremendous roar, countless ninjas stared in shock at the scene before them. The cliff by the coastline was directly blasted apart, and the collapsed rocks crushed countless White Zetsu who had landed.
"Is… is this still Gentle Fist?!"
"When did Gentle Fist become so terrifying?!"
Many ninjas swallowed in shock, nervously staring at the figure amid the dust.
As the dust cleared, Hyuga Hinata stood out, exuding dominance. She snorted coldly, and her Byakugan glinted with a clear blue light.
"Is this our Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist!?"
Even Hyuga Neji in the distance was full of shock, his mind replaying the recent scene.
The terrifying soft Eight Trigrams Palms, each palm print like a small mountain, bombarding forward continuously—the range and power was simply absurd.
"Now this is youth!"
Lee Rock shouted excitedly, then turned into a green whirlwind, sweeping away the remaining White Zetsu.
As the strongest ninja on this battlefield, big-sister Hyuga Hinata turned around, Byakugan glowing blue, and shouted:
"Seal as many of these White Zetsu clones as possible! They're valuable research material."
"And report to command: this front has been broken through."
"Yes!"
The White Zetsu's disguise techniques were formidable, but against this evolved Byakugan of Hinata's—even though it hadn't fully reached Tenseigan—it was nearly there.
This level of Byakugan could easily be seen through White Zetsu's disguises.
There was also another person on the battlefield: Uzumaki Kushina, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. The Uzumaki clan's powerful sensory abilities could clearly distinguish the White Zetsu clones.
...
Elsewhere on the battlefield:
"Dodge! It's a Tailed Beast Bomb!"
Several Konoha ninjas shouted in fear. In the distance, Edo Tensei-revived Jinchuriki had transformed, compressing a Tailed Beast Bomb in their mouth as everyone watched in terror.
With a swoosh, several Tailed Beast Bombs flew at them, annihilating the forest along the way.
"It's too late!"
Just as countless ninjas' pupils shrank in fear, a figure appeared and blocked the Tailed Beast Bombs.
It was Uchiha Mikoto, clad in crimson armor. With an indifferent expression, she raised the Uchiha Flame Fan to block.
In an instant, the destructive Tailed Beast Bombs disappeared, and Mikoto sneered, spinning her Flame Fan and aiming at the Edo Tensei Jinchuriki in the distance.
Uchiha Reflection!
The next moment, the Tailed Beast Bombs were reflected, lighting up the sky with terrifying fire, the thunderous roar audible across the battlefield.
"Sister Mikoto is amazing!"
Kushina shouted with excitement, then rushed forward, yelling:
"Sister Mikoto, let's wipe out these monsters together!"
As the explosion's fire hadn't faded, a golden Nine-Tails appeared under the awestruck gaze of the ninja alliance.
In the next moment, golden Nine-Tails were clad in Susanoo's armor.
Nine-Tails Mode!
Susanoo!
Majestic Attire: Susanoo!
Kushina's golden Nine-Tails form and Mikoto's Mangekyo Susanoo combined into a towering, armored giant.
A giant ninja blade appeared in its hand, and inside the Nine-Tails chakra, Mikoto and Kushina both looked exhilarated.
"Die!"
Mikoto's Mangekyo spun, Susanoo's power surging.
Kushina glared at the figures among the White Zetsu, her eyes full of rage.
How many years had it been? She still couldn't forget the kumo invaders who stormed the Land of Whirlpools, those demons who burned, looted, and destroyed her nation and family!
"The Uzumaki clan is back!"
Kushina shouted in fury. She'd already given up hope of revenge, but never expected her husband could bring her this far.
Now she could finally avenge her destroyed homeland!
As the terrifying light swept across, the land in the distance was shaved away by the giant blade's aura.
This drew frenzied cheers from countless ninjas far away.
"Long live Mikoto-sama!"
"Long live Kushina-sama!"
"Haha, this is our Uchiha clan's Mangekyo!"
Many Uchiha shouted excitedly.
This was the power of their Sharingan. If they weren't strong enough, it was their fault, not the Sharingan's.
Uchiha clan ninjas never blamed their eyes.
The commotion on this battlefield drew the gazes of many ninjas from far away.
"That's just ridiculous."
The Fifth Mizukage Terumi Mei, commanding a ninja army, saw the spectacle from afar and couldn't help but speak sourly.
She had to admit, the Sharingan and Tailed Beasts were indeed powerful.
"But I'm not weak either!"
With a charming smile, Terumi Mei's skin glowed into Sage Mode.
Besides her, the Fifth Kazekage Pakura was also unwilling to lose. After activating Sage Mode, she summoned countless fireballs with a wave.
Lava Release: Boiling River Flow!
Scorch Release: Oversteam Kill!
Their ninjutsu fused instantly, creating an even more terrifying jutsu.
Countless burning magma balls fell from the sky, prompting exclamations:
"It's the combined jutsu of the Fifth Mizukage Terumi Mei and Fifth Kazekage Pakura!"
"Run!"
"Don't panic, defend yourselves!"
News of the Fifth Mizukage Terumi Mei had long spread—master of two kekkei genkai, already unique. No one expected her to invent a third.
Lava and Boil Release—Boil is a sticky, highly corrosive acid that can melt Susanoo; Lava is like magma.
Pakura's Scorch Release was already famous; combined, their jutsu's power doubled.
Boom!
As the magma rain fell, it exploded, splattering for a second attack, and many ninjas screamed, unable to dodge.
Earth Style: Earth Flow Wall!
Water Style: Water Formation Wall!
Various defensive jutsu were used, but the massive magma balls easily smashed through the thick earth walls and splattered burning sparks, causing instant screams.
Those behind couldn't even escape.
With Scorch Release, ordinary Water Style defenses couldn't withstand the magma, and the heat instantly roasted ninjas.
Most who used Water Style to defend were steamed alive by the resulting vapor.
Water Style: Great Waterfall Technique!
Seeing the terrifying jutsu, experienced Water Style users quickly unleashed large-scale water jutsu, turning the battlefield into a sea.
"Everyone, dive into the water, now!"
"Don't try to block it head-on!"
Splat! Splat!
Countless magma balls fell; those hit directly couldn't be saved, but the vast water jutsu neutralized the splatter, giving many ninjas space to hide.
Boom!
Like a meteor shower, countless fireballs rained down.
Though they held on, the combined jutsu of Fifth Mizukage Terumi Mei and Fifth Kazekage Pakura swept across the battlefield with terrifying power.
All defenses were breaking.
...
At this time, the Fourth Raikage A, supreme commander of the Lightning Country's front, was furious, roaring with rage.
"Damn it! 180,000 ninja army and we're in this state? Order our people: have the White Zetsu monsters cover the retreat! This Edo Tensei by Obito has such a huge flaw—it can be sealed! "
"Tell our Cloud ninjas to conserve their strength. Since the front is lost, fall back to the rocky area! I'll contact Obito myself. If he doesn't act, the line will collapse!"
"Yes!"
Inside the huge tent, the Fourth Raikage smashed the table in anger. The pressure was immense—he was practically fighting the whole ninja world.
"Aniki!"
Killer B, in his usual quirky tone, also looked grave.
This time, the enemies the Cloud faced were too strong. Even with the mysterious masked Uchiha Obito's Edo Tensei, all fronts were crumbling.
If ninja army strength was even, the problem was the Kage-level powerhouses—they were losing there.
Especially Konoha's group: all had Curse Mark Sage Mode, and some elite jonin from Konoha, Mist, and Sand could also use Curse Marks.
Especially the Uchiha clan—with over a hundred elite jonins with three-tomoe Sharingan, all activating Curse Mark Mode simultaneously—it was terrifying.
Almost a hundred pseudo-Kage-level fighters—such power was horrifying.
...
Meanwhile, in a dark cave in the Land of Lightning:
"To think Konoha hid this deep—Uchiha Shisui, Uchiha Itachi, Hatake Kakashi, and so many others…"
Obito, crushing his mask and revealing a grim face, had rage in his eyes.
Uchiha Shirou was truly ambitious, hiding so much.
"Over a hundred Uchiha elite jonin with three-tomoe Sharingan, all with Curse Marks!"
What did that mean?
The Uchiha were already strong—one three-tomoe jonin could beat two regular ones, and now they all had Curse Marks too.
"Obito, seems we need to summon Madara. Konoha's strength is too great, and even now, Tsunade and Uchiha Shirou haven't made a move!"
Black Zetsu's hoarse voice echoed, clearly noticing Obito's unease. Before, he didn't care—whoever won, Infinite Tsukuyomi would suffice.
But now, Obito's heart was shaken, especially after Rin's corpse was taken—he'd lost all composure.
"Uchiha Madara! Heh, Black Zetsu, you are truly Madara's will."
Obito looked at Black Zetsu coldly, especially since now one eye was Rinnegan, the other Mangekyo—a strange sight.
Black Zetsu gazed deeply at Obito, inwardly full of contempt and mockery.
Was he Madara's will?
Inside, Black Zetsu sneered in disappointment—no wonder Madara only saw Obito as a pawn.
"Maybe Madara was right—Uchiha Shirou not only perfectly inherited his will, but was a masterpiece."
Inside the damp cave, Obito in black robes sneered, as if confirming his thoughts.
"Madara should come out. But just this gift isn't enough—since Uchiha Shirou took Rin's body, I'll make him regret living in this world…"
With a voice full of hatred and anger, Obito began forming hand seals. Dozens of coffins slowly rose in the dark cave.
Madara, First Hokage, Second Hokage, Third Hokage, First Raikage, Second Raikage, Third Raikage, First Tsuchikage, Second Tsuchikage…
Seeing the row of coffins, even Black Zetsu was shocked. How many graves had Obito dug up?
He'd exhumed the graves of all five great ninja villages—all the past Kage!
"Heh, doesn't Uchiha Shirou want to unify the ninja world? Then his enemies should be all the former Kage who founded the villages. That'll be interesting…"
Obito grinned evilly. In the earlier battles, the Third Raikage and Second Tsuchikage were almost sealed, but he summoned them back at the last minute.
All for the final showdown!
He wanted to show the ninja world: it wasn't him against the world, but those with Uchiha Shirou facing the five villages' former Kage.
Obito's evil laughter echoed in the cave, while Black Zetsu inwardly sneered—no wonder Madara looked down on Obito. He was just a useless pawn, with no ideals at all.
"But lately, what is this feeling!?"
At that moment, Black Zetsu felt a bit dazed, frowning as he looked at the moonlight outside in worry.
"Mother, is that you?"
Recently, he'd occasionally felt a familiar presence flash by. If he didn't know his mother was sealed on the moon, he'd suspect she'd broken free.