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Chapter 95 Heading to the Battlefield, War Breaks Out
Chapter 95 Heading to the Battlefield, War Breaks Out
The stagnant air in the sealing team's office was suddenly broken.
The heavy wooden door was pushed open without prior notice, and a tall but unkempt figure swaggered in as if he were walking into his own backyard.
The ninjas on duty hesitated to speak, but in the end, no one dared to step forward to stop this legendary figure.
Yuan Tuoye raised his head, put down the scroll in his hand, and calmly looked at the distinctive face of the visitor.
Conspicuous oil paint marks, long, freely flowing white hair, and an outfit that, even amidst the dust and grime of travel, couldn't conceal the aura of a powerful figure.
Understanding dawned on him, and he nodded slightly, tentatively asking, "You are... one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, the legendary Toad Sage, Lord Jiraiya?"
"Ha!" Jiraiya's eyes narrowed instantly like crescent moons, his mouth stretched to his ears, revealing his signature hearty laugh, and he even spontaneously took an exaggerated stage step forward.
"Smart! As expected of an elite member of Konoha's intelligence department! Not bad, not bad, you know your stuff! This sage is none other than the renowned Toad Sage of Mount Myōboku, Lord Jiraiya! Hahahaha!"
Loud, slightly exaggerated laughter echoed in the somewhat solemn office. Yuan Tuoye silently watched the "performance" of the powerful man in front of him, almost imperceptibly rubbing his forehead, a trace of indescribable helplessness quietly flashing across his eyes.
He simply couldn't understand how the other person could act so effortlessly, as if they were on a rural festival stage.
Yuan Tuoye suppressed his unnecessary expression and calmly steered the conversation back on track.
"Is Jiraiya-sama's sudden visit a sign that he is planning to head to the border immediately?" His desk was already neatly tidied, and he was fully equipped with the necessary gear.
"That's right! But I think you need a little more time to prepare?" Jiraiya's laughter stopped abruptly, replaced by a serious expression. "This sage will be waiting for you right here."
"No need to wait, your subordinates are ready and can depart at any time."
"Oh? Good lad, quick enough!" Jiraiya nodded in satisfaction, but beneath his thick white eyebrows, his gaze suddenly turned serious, locking onto Minamoto Takuno.
That sudden seriousness was a stark contrast to his earlier playful demeanor.
Genjiro felt the weight of the gaze and asked, slightly puzzled, "Lord Jiraiya, is there anything else you need to instruct?"
Jiraiya took a deep breath, his tone becoming unusually low and sincere: "I learned from Minato about everything you did during the Nine-Tails' rampage."
"This is what I should do—"
Before Minamoto Takuno could finish speaking, he nodded slightly and bowed deeply. "No one should" risk their life like that. Minamoto Takuno—thank you so much for saving Kushina."
His voice trembled slightly, almost imperceptibly, "Without you standing up for me, I simply—can't imagine what kind of situation that child and Minato would have ended up in."
This unexpected gift caught Yuan Tuoye off guard, and he quickly dodged to the side.
"Lord Jiraiya, you flatter me! This is simply my duty, and I am far from deserving such a generous gift. It would be an insult to me."
Jiraiya straightened up. After a brief silence, he understood the other person's thoughts. He could choose not to do it, but he would remember this kindness in his heart.
He suddenly raised his hand and scratched his full head of white hair. The heavy solemnity he had just displayed vanished instantly, and his signature hearty smile reappeared.
"Hehe, alright, alright!" He looked the handsome young man in front of him up and down carefully, then suddenly winked mischievously, his expression returning to that playful, carefree old man look.
"No wonder Minato praised you so highly; you truly are a man of exceptional talent! Tsk tsk, what a pity—"
He drew out his words, took a half-step closer with ill intent, and whispered and winked.
"Such a promising young man, still single? How about I introduce you to some pretty little frogs from Mount Myōboku? Or—the new nurses at Konoha Hospital? You'll be satisfied!"
"—I implore Lord Jiraiya to drop this matter." Minamoto no Takuya's eye twitched almost imperceptibly, his tone maintaining a polite distance, but his heart was already frozen in silence.
To discuss marriage so casually on their first meeting—only this legendary Sannin could pull that off! And what the heck is this little frog from Mount Myōboku?!
He reiterated the key point: "The situation at the front is dire, and I think—we should set off."
"Ah! Right, right, right! Haha, business is important, business is important!" Jiraiya slapped his forehead, turned around and swaggered towards the door.
His unique, waddling gait, like a duck, made Yuan Tuoye, who was already speechless, shake his head again unconsciously.
If it weren't for the memories of his past life telling him about Jiraiya's glorious achievements and tragic end, based solely on this carefree first impression, Minamoto Takuya would probably have seriously doubted whether having such a commander as the leader was the right choice.
Suppressing the turbulent thoughts in his heart, Yuan Tuoye quickly finished explaining the follow-up work of the sealing team, nodded slightly to the solemn team members, and then, without hesitation, strode after the nonchalant figure in front of him.
In the distance, the top floor of the Hokage Building stands tall.
Minato Namikaze stood by the railing, his gaze fixed on the two receding figures below.
One had wild, white hair and a casual yet firm gait; the other had steady, black hair and a relaxed, unhurried pace.
Minato Namikaze pursed his lips, silently praying for their safety.
The cold wind howled, stirring up yellow sand and the smell of blood that filled the border sky.
The border of the Land of Fire has now been transformed into a millstone of flesh and blood.
On the open field, ninjas from Kumogakure and Konoha clashed and fought fiercely.
Amidst deafening roars, the clashing of metal, and the suppressed screams and howls of pain from the ninjas, war, this behemoth known as cruelty, for the first time truly extended its claws fully to the two sides that were already experiencing localized friction.
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The all-out war between Konoha and Kumogakure has broken out!
Everywhere you look, there are scenes of people fighting for their lives.
Someone roared and formed hand seals, and violent lightning and blazing fireballs exploded on the ground, creating beautiful yet deadly flowers;
More often, the clashes took place in the most primitive and brutal ways: the wailing of swords cutting through the air, the sparks flying from clashing kunai, and each exchange potentially bringing forth a shower of blood.
The identity of a ninja brought no mercy; the fragility of life was laid bare under the threat of soldiers.
Every minute, people fall, their warm blood seeping into the scorched earth, leaving behind glaring, mottled marks.
"It seems we're still a step too late." Jiraiya stood high up, his white hair billowing, his expression more solemn than ever before.
The distant flashes of ninjutsu and the roar of explosions clearly demonstrated the ferocity of the battle. "Takuno, there's no time to rest! Speed up!"
"Yes, Jiraiya-sama. Don't worry about me." Minamoto Takuno's expression was calm, but his breathing was steady and long, revealing his extraordinary physical strength.
Jiraiya glanced at him, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes: "Heh, good lad, not bad physique!"
Before he finished speaking, he had already made his decision.
Entering the core command area through normal procedures would mean missing a valuable opportunity simply by checking identities.
He needs a more direct and powerful way to make his entrance, one that is enough to prove his identity, intimidate the enemy, and boost his own morale!
Without hesitation, he bit his thumb, and his hands instantly formed a hand seal.
"Spiritual communication!"
boom-!
The sky above the battlefield suddenly darkened! A colossal black shadow, so large it blotted out a small section of the sky, crashed down like a meteorite, carrying the terrifying force of Mount Tai pressing down, precisely striking the area densely populated with Cloud Ninjas!
"What—what is that?!"
"Oh my god! Run—!"
Both sides looked up in horror. The ninjas from the Cloud Ninja's side had all color drain from their faces in an instant, screaming in terror as they scrambled to escape the death zone shrouded in shadow.
However, the speed of mortals seems so insignificant in the face of absolute power.
With a deafening "thud" and a violent tremor of the earth, several figures who had no time to escape were instantly crushed by the enormous body of the behemoth, leaving no trace of life!
"It's—it's a toad! It's the Fourth Hokage's summoning beast!" In the Konoha camp, a sharp-eyed ninja excitedly pointed at the giant toad and shouted, his voice trembling with joy.
"The Fourth Hokage! The Fourth Hokage has arrived!"
"Yellow Flash! It must be Lord Yellow Flash himself at the front lines!"
"We've got this! We've got this! Brothers, charge!!!!"
In an instant, despair and exhaustion vanished!
The Konoha ninjas erupted in thunderous cheers, their morale soaring and boiling like wildfire.
In contrast, the Cloud Ninja were all filled with fear, their morale collapsing like a punctured balloon!
If you see a golden flash, you can immediately abandon the mission or run for your life!
That resounding reputation that echoed throughout the ninja world rang like a warning bell in everyone's hearts.
The title of the Fourth Hokage itself represents an irresistible deterrent force!
Standing atop Gamabunta's head, Jiraiya listened to the fervent shouts of "Fourth Hokage!" and "Yellow Flash!" surging from below. He couldn't help but rub his temples, his expression subtly embarrassed.
"Cough—although the goal has been achieved—" he thought to himself, "It certainly proved my identity and gave my family a boost. But this momentum—why is it all attributed to that brat Minato? I'm clearly Bunta's closest confidant..."
The man who summoned the most times —
However, he quickly adjusted his mindset, looked down at the imposing Konoha troops below, and finally smiled with relief:
Who cares whose name it is? The best tactic is to intimidate the enemy and boost our own morale!
Let this boost from the "misunderstanding" work its magic.
With a calm gaze sweeping over the routed Cloud Ninja troops, Gentsuke, atop Bunta's shoulder, said in a flat tone, "The Cloud Village's top combat power has not appeared. This should be an organized probing attack."
"Hmm." Jiraiya's expression turned serious as he nodded in agreement. "My arrival is both good news and probably bad news."
His gaze deepened. "The Hidden Cloud Village's intelligence network must know that I've been traveling outside the village for a long time. The fact that they sent me, a wanderer from the outside world, instead of Orochimaru, is enough for them to analyze some of the predicaments within Konoha."
He did not choose to personally pursue and kill the remaining enemies.
Let the ninjas of Konoha carry out this counterattack themselves, and let the blood of the enemy and the glory of victory nourish their confidence—this is more precious than the strength of any powerful ally.
As Bunta dissipated into a huge cloud of white smoke, Jiraiya and Minamoto no Takuya landed lightly on the ground.
Several core members of Konoha's leadership quickly approached: "Lord Jiraiya!"
The visitors were none other than the current leaders of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio—Yamanaka Inoichi, Nara Shikaku, and Akimichi Choza—as well as the current head of the Uchiha clan—Uchiha Fugaku!
The faces of the crowd were a mixture of surprise and relief.
They knew that Minato Namikaze would find it difficult to personally oversee the front lines, so Jiraiya's timely arrival was an absolute surprise, instantly resolving the problem of the absence of the highest decision-maker.
"Lord Jiraiya, I'm going to report to the logistics and medical area now." Gen Takuno bowed slightly as he asked for permission.
In the eyes of high-ranking officials such as Shikaku and Fugaku, although this young sealing team leader was a confidant of the Fourth Hokage, he had not yet truly entered the core decision-making circle, and his departure did not attract much attention.
"Yes, go ahead. That place is just as important." Jiraiya nodded.
The information obtained from Minato Namikaze revealed that the distance between Konoha and the border was not short.
Even as Hokage, Minato Namikaze had difficulty obtaining the latest information, and the lag in information was fatal.
Therefore, he urgently needed to fully understand the situation here and the rapidly changing battle situation.
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