bookbashuk Chapter 71 Covering the Rear
Chapter 71 Covering the Rear
Yagura Karatachi roared, "Prepare to die!"
He lunged at the Third Hokage, who then picked up his Vajra Staff and began to fight him.
However, in terms of physical strength and chakra, Yagura Karatachi far surpassed the Third Hokage.
The current Third Hokage is at a significant disadvantage.
After transforming into a tailed beast, Yagura Karatachi was incredibly violent, launching a frenzied attack with intense killing intent.
If the Third Hokage dies and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is still unable to control it, Konoha will soon fall apart.
Other ninja villages will soon launch a major attack due to Konoha's decline, and the Fourth Shinobi World War will soon begin.
At that time, no one paid any attention to their isolated water country.
The resolute Shuiying revealed many flaws, attempting to exchange injuries for injuries.
But the Third Hokage was not fooled at all and ignored all the flaws.
Although he is at a disadvantage, his defeat is not yet apparent, and the struggle will likely continue for quite some time.
Although people had already rushed over to help him, the Third Generation was still anxious.
Ordinary ninjas are no match for Jinchuriki; at most, they can only hold them back for a while.
Should we let him be exposed?
Hiruzen Sarutobi actually had another powerful fighter by his side, but this was his last trump card, and he was unwilling to use it until the very last moment.
After all, becoming the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki is the most important thing.
At that moment, an unexpected sound rang out.
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"
A simple Fireball Technique, yet a fireball the size of a house rained down from all directions!
Everyone was startled!
It's so huge!?
Boom!
The enormous fireball crashed to the ground, creating a huge crater and sending bursts of flame flying everywhere.
The people from Konoha and Kirigakure dispersed.
"Third Hokage, it seems your situation is a bit dire."
The Third Hokage looked at the suddenly appearing Uchiha Senyou and asked in a deep voice:
"Uchiha Chiyo, what are you doing here?"
Qian Yao smiled slightly: "Konoha has been invaded. As a member of Konoha, it is natural for me to come and help the Third Hokage."
"Uchiha Chiyo, didn't you Uchiha break ties with Konoha?"
Yagura was furious at the sudden appearance of this Uchiha.
Why don't you just secretly hide in the shadows and kill the Third Hokage?
What's the meaning of your sudden appearance? Are you even hostile to me?
Qianyao smiled and said, "This is an internal dispute in Konoha, and it has nothing to do with your Kirigakure."
"You Mizukage are really bold, daring to come to Konoha and cause trouble at this time."
While the third generation was still wondering, Qianyao had already jumped in front of him, turning her back to him without any defenses.
"Third Hokage, you go first, leave this to me."
Although the Third Hokage had doubts, he had to go and check on Kurama immediately.
"Thank you for your hard work, Qianyao," the Third Hokage said politely.
Then, leading the remaining members of the Anbu, they headed towards the Nine-Tails.
In the distance, an aloe vera plant slowly sank into the soil.
How could it be the Mizukage? Damn Obito, where have you been?
After thinking it over, Zetsu headed towards the Nine-Tails.
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Chiyo, who had been hiding in the shadows, had considered simply killing the Third Hokage.
But reinforcements from nearby secret units had already arrived; he couldn't remain completely undetected.
Moreover, he keenly sensed that there was a powerful figure near the Third Hokage.
This expert's aura was faint, but his strength was definitely not weak.
The fact that an elder of the Uchiha clan directly assassinated the Third Hokage is not the same as the bounty on Danzo.
If the Uchiha clan really did this, the other ninja clans would stop talking about it.
The Sarutobi clan isn't all dead yet. If Danzo, Koharu Utatane, or Homura Mitokado were to rally the troops, the Uchiha clan would be wiped out.
The Uchiha clan is now his source of exploitation; not a single one of them can die!
Even when the Third Hokage was dying, he might have been able to take someone down with him. According to the original timeline, five years later he could have taken two people and a pair of hands down with him.
The current third generation isn't that old yet; they still have the strength to fight.
With five thousand years of world knowledge, Qianyao had no reason to worry about losing in political contests.
He was planning to use the Third Hokage for other things, and now that he's still alive, he's continuing his schemes.
Qianyao saw that there were still some members of the Dark Guard nearby, and waved his hand.
"You all go and support the Third Hokage. Leave this to me."
These members of the secret service exchanged glances, and then quickly disappeared.
Seeing that everyone had left, Qianyao carefully observed the situation and said:
"Lord Mizukage, I understand your thoughts perfectly well."
"But have you considered that if you fail, Konoha will immediately retaliate by attacking Kirigakure?"
Yagura was well aware of this, which is why he hadn't initially planned to return alive.
But now he has discovered which organization is controlling him.
He unleashed a tremendous killing intent, completely shattering his previous resolve to die.
Konoha is still in chaos. Although he didn't kill the Third Hokage, he saw Konan's attack earlier and noticed the large number of explosive tags she detonated.
Even after this incident, Konoha wouldn't have the resources to cause trouble for Kirigakure.
His only goal now is to get back alive!
"Then you don't need to worry about that. The Uchiha clan really made a brilliant move this time!"
Yagura seemed to be answering Chiyo seriously as well.
In an instant, two shadows appeared behind Qianyao, slashing at him from the left and right.
It turned out that Juzo and Zabuza had already disappeared without Chiyo noticing them.
For ninjas focused on assassination, finding weaknesses is second nature.
While Yagura and Chiyo were talking, he slashed at Chiyo's neck with one sword and at her body with the other.
All his hiding places have been blocked.
Juzo and Zabuza were very confident that at such close range, even with the Mangekyou Sharingan...
boom!
A massive burst of chakra.
The jet-black Susanoo took shape instantly.
With a sweeping motion, Juzo's Executioner's Blade was broken in two, the blade spinning as it flew away.
The remaining force struck Juzo, who was sent flying, spitting blood.
"when!"
Zabuza fared no better; his slash struck Susanoo, causing the sword to fall to the ground from the impact.
What's this!?
Zabuza's eyes were practically bulging out; he'd never seen anything like it before!
Fortunately, Chiyo's first slap was to Juzo, otherwise Zabuza would have been dead.
At this moment, Yagura also flew over and struck Susanoo with a palm strike.
A large amount of coral immediately appeared on the bone armor of Susanoo.
It is the coral palm of Yagura.
Zabuza seized the opportunity to kick onto Susanoo.
When they flew back, they pulled the heavily injured Juzo Biwa with them and retreated.
Yagura didn't look into Chiyo's eyes, but stared at the area below Chiyo's nose.
The painful memory of being controlled by the Mangekyou Sharingan last time was still in his mind.
The masked man last time only had one Mangekyou Sharingan.
And this newly acquired kaleidoscope is a pair.
It's not certain who is stronger or weaker.
He knew his own situation best; even if he could defeat the Uchiha, it wouldn't benefit him at all.
The Uchiha clan has two kaleidoscopes!
The opportunity to kill the Third Hokage has already slipped away from Yagura Karatachi.
Yagura also signaled for a separate retreat, allowing Juzo and Zabuza to leave first.
Juzo was severely injured, but he was still very lucid, and he tightly gripped the Executioner's Blade, which was only half intact.
He spat out two mouthfuls of blood, enduring the pain as he said, "Go! Don't become a burden to the Fourth Generation!"
Although Zabuza was somewhat unruly, he knew that there was no point in him staying.
Susanoo, I've got it!
He dared not linger, and dragged Pipa Juzo away from the scene without looking back.
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