Chapter 219: Danzo's Moment of Glory
The high-pressure water line easily pierced the Sky ninjas' commander's heart and even continued to penetrate several layers of the fortress's steel walls. Sasuke turned his head, and the water line directly pierced the left side of the man's chest, heading towards the numerous instruments and equipment inside.
"Lord Sora!" a young white-haired aerial ninja embraced the commander who fell to the ground and performed medical ninjutsu. But his heart was already shattered. He could only hold on to his last breath.
"Shennong, order a retreat," the commander spat out. "Remember, we were not defeated by Konoha, but by not having a tailed beast as a power core. Shennong, capture the tailed beast..."
He died unwillingly. Shennong took command and, reluctantly, ordered a full retreat. The Angkor Fortress, like a wounded beast, began to turn clumsily, trying to escape. The rest of the aerial army frantically followed it.
"They come as they please, they leave as they please! How can it be so easy!" Sasuke said, and pursued it on Shirotaka's back.
Konoha's ground forces also pursued it, especially those of the Aburame clan. A swarm of insects darkened the sky. The Angkor Fortress was severely damaged, and its energy was running out. It needed a forced landing. If they didn't escape quickly, they would lose their last hope. Faced with Konoha's troops, the aerial ninjas remained on the defensive, desperately trying to contain their pursuers.
"Fūma Shuriken, Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
With the remaining aerial ninjas out of the way, Sasuke no longer needed to conserve chakra. He unleashed powerful jutsus, continuously eliminating them. Simultaneously, he had dispatched numerous shadow clones, hiding and following the fortress, scouting the area. The stealth of the Spore Jutsu prevented them from being detected.
To ensure a safe landing, ninety-nine percent of the aerial ninjas decided to stay behind to cover the retreat. They fought for a long time, but their flying armor, unable to recharge, became more and more cumbersome. Once they lost their aerial superiority, they were practically lambs to the slaughter. In just an hour, Konoha's pursuit force annihilated all of them.
"Damn it! That Air Fortress has disappeared!" Shibi noticed. The parasites that were hiding in it had been eliminated.
"The monk can escape, but the temple cannot. Shibi, lead the pursuit force directly to the Hidden Sky Village. I'll be there right away."
Sasuke did not reveal the hidden landing site. The Angkor Fortress was a valuable resource, possibly the most formidable air force in the world. Capturing it would undoubtedly increase his power.
After Shibi's departure, Sasuke did not attack directly. He returned to Konoha. The village's crisis had not been resolved; instead, a greater threat loomed. The invasion had not caused significant casualties among the ninjas, but the damage to the village was incalculable. Although he had discovered the aerial ninjas in advance and blocked their attack, forcing most to take shelter, the bombardment reduced half of the village to ruins. Wherever he looked, he saw devastation. On the symbolic Hokage Rock, Hiruzen's face was charred, with a large piece of his forehead broken off.
With the help of the ninjas, the villagers emerged from their shelters, their faces marked by confusion, fear, and grief. However, Danzo made a prominent appearance among them, reassuring them, while his escorts trumpeted his crucial role in the battle.
"The Third Hokage has returned!" a cry was heard.
The war had ended, but Hiruzen had finally arrived from the front. Upon seeing him, the villagers seemed to have found their fortress. They abandoned Danzo and surrounded him. However, many still felt resentment, believing that the Third had failed in his duty, and decided to stay with Danzo.
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