"Here they come."
Tsunade suddenly stopped in her tracks, and Chōmei sensed the aura of the Five-Tailed Beast, Kokuō. Moreover, it was getting closer, indicating that the ninjas from Iwagakure were approaching rapidly.
"Which direction?"
"To the front right."
Tsunade quickly answered Kawaki's question based on Chōmei's perception.
"Everyone, follow me."
Kawaki gave the order directly, and Tsunade and a group of ninjas rushed towards the front right. They were going to stall time for the injured. Otherwise, if the Iwa-nin caught up, these injured people might not survive.
"Can you see them?"
Tsunade looked at the Hyuga ninja with Byakugan activated behind her.
"Yes, I can."
"About nine kilometers away, and there are less than a hundred of them."
The Hyuga ninja let out a sigh of relief. Fortunately, there weren't many of them. He had even prepared to destroy his Byakugan before sacrificing himself.
"Keep observing."
Kawaki's expression remained serious. A small number meant they had come in a hurry, but they were all elites.
"Yes, Lord Kawaki."
The veins around the Hyuga ninja's eyes bulged as he stared intently at the direction from which the Iwa-nin were approaching.
The Konoha ninjas were all ready for battle, exuding a murderous aura. Those who had survived the great war were all elite Konoha ninjas, and there were no weaklings among them.
Kawaki's side was on high alert, and the Iwa-nin were also prepared.
Han also sensed Chōmei's aura, and it was getting closer and closer.
"Third Tsuchikage, the Konoha ninjas are coming."
"Good. Saves me the trouble of going to find them."
Ōnoki was flying in mid-air. He rather appreciated Konoha's actions because they hadn't abandoned the injured and left on their own.
The number of people on both sides was not very different, and after a moment, they could see each other's figures. A gust of wind blew, kicking up a cloud of yellow sand. The battle between Konoha and Iwagakure was about to begin.
Kawaki stood at the very front of the team, and Tsunade was half a step behind him. Across a distance of less than a hundred meters, Ōnoki was flying at the front of the Iwa-nin.
"Princess Katsuyu, I didn't expect Konoha to resort to robbery."
Ōnoki sneered, insinuating that Konoha had snatched the Seven-Tailed Beast from Takigakure.
"Old dwarf, my grandfather gave it to them. What's wrong with me taking it back?"
Tsunade didn't show the slightest weakness.
"Sharp-tongued."
Ōnoki was furious. With his status in the Land of Earth, who would dare to mock his height.
"Let's see who's better in a fight."
Kawaki didn't want to waste time on nonsense. It wasn't like they could avoid the fight by just arguing.
"Just what I was thinking."
Dust Release: Primitive World Separation Technique[b]Dust Release: Primitive World Separation Technique[/b].
After Ōnoki formed the hand seals, he spread out his hands, and a semi-transparent barrier appeared in his hands.
"Quick, get out of the way."
Kawaki knew how powerful it was. He shouted and grabbed Tsunade, then teleported away. The barrier in Ōnoki's hands formed a cone-shaped structure and blasted towards everyone.
Dust Release[b]Dust Release[/b] jutsu had a relatively long casting time, and its flying speed wasn't very fast. With Kawaki's warning, all the Konoha ninjas managed to dodge it.
Then a massive explosion created a large crater in the yellow sand.
"Charge."
Kawaki instantly activated Sage Mode[b]Sage Mode[/b]. His body was flashing with thunder as he rushed towards Ōnoki.
Tsunade engaged Han, and the battle between the Jinchūriki broke away from the large troop.
Both of them were afraid of hurting their own people. After all, the Tailed Beast Ball doesn't distinguish friend from foe.
The Konoha Ninjas and the Iwagakure Ninjas were engaged in a fierce battle.
Swordsmanship, Fire Raijin[b]Swordsmanship, Fire Raijin[/b].
Kawaki started with his ultimate move, leaving the Third Hokage no time to respond slowly.
He watched as Kawaki charged towards him like a thunder dragon ablaze with fire.
ōnoki remained calm. He had seen all kinds of ninjas.
Earth Release, Rock Arm[b]Earth Release, Rock Arm[/b].
Suddenly, a huge rock arm emerged from the sandy ground, completely shielding ōnoki.
"This won't stop me."
Kawaki instantly sliced the rock arm to pieces and was right in front of ōnoki in an instant.
The next second, his sword would have pierced ōnoki's neck.
Earth Release, Weighted Rock Technique[b]Earth Release, Weighted Rock Technique[/b].
ōnoki became as heavy as a giant weight and crashed to the ground, creating a deep pit in the sand.
"Is this even possible?"
Kawaki was stunned. He flew past ōnoki without causing any harm to him.
No wonder he was a Kage-level powerhouse who had emerged victorious from the First Shinobi World War. His understanding and application of his jutsu had reached the pinnacle.
Earth Release, Rock Fist Technique[b]Earth Release, Rock Fist Technique[/b].
ōnoki looked fierce, and with his big nose, he even looked a bit comical.
His right hand transformed into a hard rock fist, increasing in both hardness and weight as he delivered a powerful blow towards Kawaki.
In a hurry, Kawaki swung his sword at the oncoming rock fist.
The rock on ōnoki's hand shattered, and Kawaki was pushed back by the force of the punch.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, ōnoki flew back into the air, trying to create some distance between them.
Even though Kawaki was fast, he couldn't fly and could only watch ōnoki helplessly.
"You think you can get rid of me like this?"
Kawaki saw through ōnoki's plan. He crouched slightly on his right leg, and the lightning under his feet became even more dazzling.
Lightning Flash, Nine - Combo Strike[b]Lightning Flash, Nine - Combo Strike[/b].
He pushed off with his right leg, scorching the sand beneath him.
Kawaki's figure flashed through the air, and in the blink of an eye, he was in front of ōnoki again.
Dust Release: Boundary Disintegration Technique[b]Dust Release: Boundary Disintegration Technique[/b].
ōnoki's face was filled with horror. He didn't expect Kawaki to be able to launch a continuous attack in the air with his speed.
He quickly formed hand seals at his fastest speed and created a huge semi-transparent barrier in his hand. Any object that came close to the Boundary Disintegration Technique would be reduced to an atomic state.
"Old geezer."
Kawaki's face changed drastically. He knew something was wrong the moment he saw the barrier and quickly veered off, grazing the edge of the barrier.
When he landed, he found that a piece of flesh on his right arm was gone.
"What a troublesome ability."
He cursed under his breath, showing no sign of pain. Kawaki summoned the Katsuyu Sage.
With the combined effects of his own healing ability and the Katsuyu Sage, his right arm quickly returned to normal.
Earth Release: Golem Technique[b]Earth Release: Golem Technique[/b].
In the meantime, ōnoki formed hand seals and the rock golem, summoned by ōnoki, quickly approached Kawaki and opened its huge hand, trying to grab him.
ōnoki looked solemn, closely watching Kawaki's movements. As long as Kawaki was caught, he would immediately unleash a Dust Release jutsu on him.
"The old man has quite a few tricks up his sleeve."
Kawaki teleported to avoid the rock golem's hand and appeared behind it.
"Swordsmanship, Death Anthem[b]Death Anthem[/b]."
The lightning-attribute Chakra on the sword blade became more concentrated. Kawafu chopped at the rock monster's forehead with his sword.
The sword didn't cut through smoothly as expected. It only went in halfway and got stuck.
In the original plot, this jutsu, combined with Gaara's "Gaara's Shield," blocked Madara's Yasaka Magatama, indicating its extraordinary defensive power.
"Dust Release: Split Detachment of the Primitive World Technique[b]Dust Release: Split Detachment of the Primitive World Technique[/b]."
Seeing Kawafu's sword stuck, ōnoki naturally wouldn't miss this great opportunity.
He stretched out his hands and released a cylindrical Dust Release jutsu. The Barrier was large enough to swallow Kawafu.
After all, the rock monster, not being a living being, could still move freely even after being struck in the head.
Its huge hands slapped towards Kawafu. If it really hits, Kawafu will be crushed like a bug.
"Alright, take the sword then."
Kawafu sensibly let go of the sword and teleported out.
It's just a sword. He could ask Old Tie to make another one when he gets back, but he still feels so sad about it.
"Sage Art, Nine Heavens Divine Thunder[b]Sage Art, Nine Heavens Divine Thunder[/b]."
Don't think I can't do anything to you just because you're in the sky.
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