klisemfg Chapter 797 Standing There
Chapter 797 Standing There
"Slug!" Tsunade shouted from atop the giant slug's head, her voice echoing across the battlefield, "Use my chakra to heal all the wounded ninjas in the village!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Hai frowned. He disagreed with Tsunade's decision.
"Lady Tsunade, over a thousand Sand Ninja have stormed in, and the battlefield is in chaos. Moreover, Rasa and Chiyo haven't even made a move yet!" Zhang Hai said in a deep voice, "If you exhaust your chakra now, the subsequent battle will be impossible!"
Tsunade looked at Zhang Hai firmly, her eyes flashing with an undeniable light: "From the Second Shinobi World War to the Third Shinobi World War, you weren't the only one who improved!"
The diamond-shaped mark on her forehead suddenly flashed, and then she quickly formed a hand seal, uttering a low shout: "Release!"
"Yin Seal·Resolution!"
In an instant, a torrent of chakra erupted from Tsunade's body, like a flood bursting its banks, instantly engulfing the entire battlefield. Zhang Hai clearly observed through his Sharingan that Tsunade's chakra surged dramatically, reaching an alarming level. He understood that Tsunade, through her Hundred Healings Technique with the slug, could heal all the injured ninjas in the village, but doing so would place a tremendous burden on her body.
Zhang Hai sighed silently. He knew that his ideals differed from Tsunade's; he would not sacrifice himself for others, but Tsunade would.
Now that Tsunade had made her decision, Zhang Hai decided to stay by her side and protect her. He recalled that Tsunade had previously attempted to behead Chiyo, so Rasa would surely realize Tsunade's importance as a medical ninja of Konoha and might very well take the same assassination attempt.
Zhang Hai analyzed in his mind that Rasa had single-handedly repelled the attacks of Kumogakure twice, saving Sunagakure, and his strength was firmly at the Kage level. Even Tsunade at her peak would have an uncertain outcome against Rasa. If Tsunade were to be assassinated while receiving treatment, it would be an extremely dangerous situation.
Tsunade clearly understood Zhang Hai's concerns, and she bluntly told him, "Go and help the village's ninjas!"
Zhang Hai smiled calmly. He held up a finger and pointed in the direction of the village, informing Tsunade, "My shadow clone has already set off. Lady Tsunade, please focus on your healing." He looked at Tsunade, his eyes filled with confidence and promise, "With me here, no one can hurt you."
Upon hearing this, Tsunade felt a warmth in her heart. A blush crept onto her serious face, and she no longer insisted. Between the two, no words were needed; a glance, a gesture, was enough for them to understand each other perfectly.
The moment the Sand Ninja entered the village, Zhang Hai had already created two physical shadow clones. He used a large amount of Lightning Release chakra to create these shadow clones, making them strong enough to deal with ninjas below the Kage level.
One of the shadow clones, wielding the Unintentional Blade and surrounded by leaping lightning, charged towards Rasa's direction. The other shadow clone, controlling the Supreme Blade, transformed into a bolt of lightning and sped towards Chiyo's location.
The Uchiha clan's territory was also invaded by the Sand Ninja. With a large number of clan members having gone to the Cloud Village battlefield to provide support, the clan's defenses were severely weakened.
Mikoto Uchiha donned her ninja attire, wielding a kunai, and joined the battle without hesitation. Young Itachi Uchiha assisted her; though his Sharingan was small, it clearly captured every movement of the Sand Ninja. Together, mother and son, using the Sharingan's keen perception and the Uchiha clan's unique Fire Release ninjutsu, killed several Sand Ninja, drawing the enemy's attention.
Several highly skilled Sand Ninja quickly spotted Uchiha Mikoto and her son. They exchanged a glance and headed straight for them. The situation instantly became tense.
The Sand Village Jonin, with their rich combat experience, immediately changed tactics upon discovering Itachi Uchiha's Sharingan. Instead of engaging in close combat, they maintained distance and opted for ranged attacks. Earth Release and Wind Release techniques were used in combination, and various ninjutsu rained down like a storm, attempting to overwhelm Mikoto Uchiha and her son with sheer numbers and area of effect.
Although Itachi Uchiha was a genius, he was still young and lacked sufficient chakra. Under the barrage of ninjutsu attacks, he quickly found himself in dire straits. Mikoto Uchiha, on the other hand, struggled to hold on amidst the onslaught. She gritted her teeth, her mind made up, determined to protect her son even at the cost of her own life.
Just as the mother and son were blasted away by an Earth Release technique, a sinister glint flashed in the eyes of a Sand Village Jonin. He precisely locked onto Uchiha Itachi, aimed at an opening in his body, and with a sinister grin, formed hand seals, unleashing "Earth Release: Earth Spikes!"
"laugh--!"
A sharp, thin spike suddenly protruded from the ground, aiming straight for Itachi Uchiha's vulnerable throat! The shadow of death instantly loomed over him.
However, just as Itachi Uchiha was about to die—
A red figure swiftly caught him like lightning, and in a few leaps, they were out of the range of the earth spikes' attack.
Several Sand Shinobi were furious that Itachi Uchiha had failed to defeat him. They looked at the suddenly appearing reinforcements and shouted angrily, "Who goes there?!"
A fiery and energetic voice responded, "Hmph! You think I'm your grandma!"
The newcomer was none other than Kushina Uzumaki! Her dazzling red hair danced in the air like burning flames, standing out starkly against the gray battlefield. Kushina was never one to sit still, and upon learning of the outbreak of the Konoha War, she ignored the advice of two ANBU guards and rushed out, ultimately saving Itachi Uchiha from the brink of death.
Young Itachi Uchiha was drenched in a cold sweat. Death had come so close for the first time, but he quickly accepted it calmly. He looked up at the red-haired woman who had saved him and respectfully thanked her, "Thank you, Aunt Kushina."
Kushina Uzumaki was surprised by Itachi Uchiha's composure. She let go of him and put him down, saying gently, "Itachi, I am your Aunt Mikoto's best friend. You should find a place to hide. I'll handle the enemy here!"
Mikoto Uchiha finally breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Itachi rescued. She looked at Kushina Uzumaki with gratitude in her eyes.
Itachi Uchiha knew his chakra was insufficient, and staying here would only distract his mother and Aunt Kushina. He decisively turned around and rushed into the depths of the village without any hesitation, seeking a safe place to hide.
As Mikoto Uchiha watched her son's departing figure, a fierce killing intent surged in her eyes. Her gaze was fixed on the Sand Ninja who had nearly killed her son. Her hands moved swiftly, forming hand seals, and she uttered a low shout: "Fire Release: Phoenix Flower Technique!"
Clusters of flames, like blooming phoenix flowers, sprayed towards the Sand Ninja with intense heat. Kushina Uzumaki wasn't idle either; she coordinated with Mikoto's Fire Release, simultaneously forming hand seals to unleash: "Wind Release: Flower Scattering Dance!"