Chapter 410: Extermination Battle, Part VII
In the current situation, it was evident that saving all the toads was impossible. Therefore, Fukasaku Sage decided to prioritize the survival of the strongest among them, hoping for the chance to rebuild someday. His decisiveness was ruthless but necessary.
Although the giant toads traditionally upheld principles of honor and loyalty, the looming threat of death left them with no choice but to abandon those ideals. Grabbing whatever kin they could, they leaped past Konan's towering stone barriers.
Realizing her mistake, Konan's face flushed in frustration how could she forget that toads relied primarily on jumping? Shaking off the thought, she quickly sent a wave of explosive paper planes soaring toward the airborne toads.
Many toads tried to counter the attack mid air, but leaping made them vulnerable. In moments, another half of the toads were struck down, their bodies scattered across the battlefield.
The survivors cast a bitter glance at Konan, yet they had no choice but to try another leap toward escape. But against an enemy who had planned every step, their every move was anticipated.
Suddenly, three massive Susano'o forms erupted from the ground, their half bodied forms towering over the toads. Despite being only partial Susano'o, they were almost equal in height to the giant toads.
"Yasaka Magatama!"
"Totsuka Blade!"
"Helix Sword!"
The combined assault of three Uchiha Mangekyo Sharingan wielders proved overwhelming. Even the largest toads were helplessly launched back, scattered like leaves.
Uchiha Fugaku, motivated by a need to redeem himself and support Uchiha Itachi's leadership, joined forces with Itachi and Shisui, each wielding their Mangekyo powers to the fullest. Shisui, having been revived by Itachi's efforts, fought with renewed zeal. Some in the clan had been uneasy about his return, yet they also understood Uchiha loyalty ran deep.
Fukasaku and Shima, the two toad sages, exchanged a solemn glance and nodded. Fukasaku said, "Gamabunta, the rest is up to you. Lead the young ones and escape with everything you've got. The Myoboku Clan must live on."
Gamabunta's eyes glistened as he took a deep breath and knelt before them. "Fukasaku, Shima… thank you both for everything."
Gamabunta turned to his comrades, calling, "Ken! Hiro! Follow me, let's break through!"
"Right!"
"I'm clumsy, but I'll give it my best, Boss!"
Knowing this was a full scale assault, the Uchiha trio coordinated their efforts rather than launching attacks indiscriminately. Shisui, with his Helix Sword, stepped back, adjusting his range for a more precise strike. This time, his weapon was unnecessary; instead, he summoned a set of Yasaka Magatama.
The three Uchiha Susano'o unleashed their attacks simultaneously, creating a deafening clash. Konan's information had forewarned them of the toads' formidable close combat skills, particularly Fukasaku and Shima's Frog Kata technique. Though Shisui was a master of body flicker techniques, he saw no need to risk close quarters with the Sages when Susano'o provided a safe distance.
Shisui launched six Yasaka Magatama, sending a relentless hail toward the two sages. Fukasaku and Shima countered the assault with a burst of senjutsu powered Wind Style, matching the barrage. The resulting blast was deafening, and a powerful shockwave tore through the area, shaking even the outer ranks.
Itachi and Fugaku, having recovered from the toads' initial genjutsu, joined the fray with focused intent. Humiliated to have fallen to a genjutsu themselves, they attacked with ferocity, determined to see the battle through to its end.
Meanwhile, the Seikai forces outside fought just as fiercely, taking on the smaller toads with relentless determination. Every warrior knew that the rewards for victory were more than just rank they were the keys to longevity, strength, and perhaps even divinity itself.
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