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Chapter 187: The Sarutobi Ninja Army
Inuzuka Tsume possessed such strong beast instincts that she clearly had the potential to become a formidable force. For the common ninjas of the clan, cultivating sensory ninjutsu along with hybrid transformation was sufficient. However, a prodigy like Tsume could harness her instincts to develop even more powerful and varied ninjutsu, a systematic set of techniques more suitable for combat than the single-move "Fang" series.
While the "Fang Over Fang" series was powerful, its attack methods were too limited. In this treacherous ninja world, a limited attack method is easily countered. Ninjas who reach the jonin rank often possess extensive experience and a wide range of tactics, which puts the Inuzuka at a disadvantage.
However, the alliance between the Inuzuka, Umino, and Teku clans, which formed a combined strategy similar to the Ino-Shika-Cho, had effectively addressed this deficiency. The Inuzuka were the main leaders and attackers, the Teku were in charge of defense and traps, and the Umino handled control and command. The presence of the three clans' summoning beasts, in particular, allowed them to adapt to diverse terrains, forming a three-dimensional offensive by land, sea, and air.
After acquiring the Inuzuka's secret dog food formula and perfecting the Soul-Feeding Pills, this trend of beasts surpassing their masters would undoubtedly continue. The Umino clan's strength, in particular, had far surpassed that of a typical jonin-level warrior.
Following Sasuke's acceptance of the three youths as his new disciples, the combat systems of the "Fish, Bird, and Dog" clans gradually matured. However, despite these impressive tactics, the three youths were still relatively inexperienced, and with the Land of Grass front lines already completely reorganized, their time for training was extremely limited.
Led by Hiruzen, Konoha's army finally launched a general assault against Iwagakure's defenses. While Iwa's ninja corps numbered 8,000, their overall quality was poor, and their combat power was, in fact, inferior to Konoha's. Konoha's Kage-level warriors included Hiruzen, the Sannin, and Dan, while Iwa's only two were Gari of the Explosion Style and the Five-Tails Jinchuriki, Han.
"Fire Battalion, attack!" Hiruzen ordered.
The three hundred direct troops of the Sarutobi clan immediately began unleashing combined fire techniques.
"Fire Style: Great Flame Technique!"
In an instant, three hundred flames fused into a raging blaze that swept towards Iwagakure's defenses. Everything in its path was reduced to ashes.
"Hiss!" Sasuke exclaimed. This combined Fire Style was terrifying, unimaginable.
"Earth Style: Ten Thousand Mile Earth Flow Wall!"
The Iwagakure ninjas also unleashed a combined jutsu, creating a huge earth wall as tall as the Great Wall. Despite its formidable defense, the wall was no match for the terrifying Great Flame and rapidly disintegrated into molten lava flows.
The flames still retained their power, sweeping towards the Rock Ninja Corps. At that moment, "Earth Release: Earthquake Core!" The ground beneath Iwa's entire defense line rapidly rose, narrowly dodging the flames.