Boom. Another shinobi exploded, leaving no trace. The nearby shinobi who saw this had their expressions change again, their minds losing control. This scene caused a chain reaction, one after another shinobi failed to withstand the pressure and dissipated on the spot.
Soon, over a thousand people died instantly. The remaining shinobi were all struggling bitterly, circulating chakra to resist this pressure. Ryun sneered, "Scum of Kumogakure, this is just the beginning."
After saying this, Ryun increased the intensity of the pressure by double. The shinobi who had originally adapted to his pressure had their expressions change drastically. Unable to react in time and withstand this pressure, they exploded once more.
Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom. It was as lively as setting off fireworks. Around two thousand shinobi died on the spot. Seeing this, Ryun just smiled and mocked, "Pathetic. Let me see what promising seedlings are left."
As he spoke, he looked down below. He saw the less than one thousand people still struggling bitterly, their faces covered in cold sweat. These people were the later arriving reinforcements, not the original perverted ones. Each one had a face full of determination. They had their own beliefs in their hearts.
Fighting a war is one thing, but why do those filthy things?
Ryun glanced at them. He felt nothing about them. People with principles indeed exist everywhere. But they should never, ever have joined the battlefield to invade Konoha.
Ryun exerted his pressure, manipulating the Susanoo. He raised both hands. Over a thousand sharp blades materialized behind the Susanoo. As Ryun pushed forward, over a thousand sharp blades flew out, piercing through those talented shinobi of Kumogakure.
"Sorry. I don't like nurturing threats. I will strangle any factor threatening Konoha in its cradle. Even though you are young, even though you have talent, even though you have principles."
"But please die. After you go to the Pure Land, go find." Ryun's voice rang out. Then he dispelled the Susanoo, his golden Rinnegan turning back into black eyes.
In an instant, over four thousand Kumogakure shinobi were completely annihilated. Blood dyed the earth red. Walking on the road felt sticky. Several women couldn't believe they would witness such a scene in their lifetime.
Ryun turned his head and looked at them, revealing a smile. Those women trembled all over, lowering their heads, not daring to look at him. After all, what they just saw was simply like a miracle. Even though they knew he was the Hokage, those who have witnessed a miracle, how dare they gaze upon the face of a deity?
Ryun sighed. He didn't say much. Then he heard Minato's voice. "Teacher. I am here. I came to support you."
A golden flash, and Minato Namikaze's figure appeared. Seeing him, Ryun patted his shoulder. "Not bad. There's improvement. Very fast. Go, do what you're good at. Those women were almost violated by the Kumo scum. Go comfort them."
"Your teacher will take his leave first, to clean up the trash within the village. Oh, later, when the army arrives, have two thousand stay behind in the village to ensure the villagers' safety. Also, I will capture a few Kumogakure Jonin later. Have Inoichi ready."
After speaking, Ryun's figure headed towards the village, using his Soul Perception Technique to search for any fish that slipped through the net within the village.
Minato smiled and walked up to the few girls. "Don't worry. Before this village is pacified, I will protect you."
His voice was magnetic, his tone gentle, and his appearance handsome. This immediately put the women at ease. They all bowed to thank him.
Minato shook his head. "This is what we should do. Oh, by the way, is it convenient to ask, what did my teacher, oh, the man who just saved you, do just now?"
Perhaps because of his identity as a Konoha shinobi, or perhaps because Minato had strong affinity, the women readily told him everything they saw.
After listening to them, Minato took a sharp breath. In less than three minutes, he slaughtered four thousand shinobi.
Teacher, is this your true strength? You are so powerful. The pressure of being your disciple is so great. Minato thought.
In less than ten minutes, the Konoha shinobi arrived. Izuna Uchiha, leading them, saw Minato and smiled. "Minato, did you and Ryun kill these shinobi together?"
As he spoke, Izuna crouched down, picked up a badly mangled forehead protector metal piece and asked.
Minato shook his head. "Teacher killed all of these by himself. I didn't do anything."
Izuna was stunned, then fell silent. He gained some understanding of his grandson's strength.
Eight years ago, he could already pummel Hashirama Senju at his peak. Today, his strength should have increased a bit. But according to Minato's account, it's clearly increased by a 'bit' more.
Minato relayed Ryun's instructions to Izuna. Izuna didn't hesitate and directly managed the Konoha军团 in an orderly manner.
Not long after, Ryun returned to the location where he had slaughtered the over 4000 Kumo-nin. He was covered in blood, holding two officers in his hands, his expression cold.
"Teacher, you're back." Minato saw Ryun appear, the corners of his mouth turning up.
Ryun nodded. "You've worked hard, Minato. Well done. Next, have Inoichi come over. We must hurry. I don't know how many villages are experiencing war."
"Yes, teacher. I'll call Inoichi immediately." He understood that there was no time to waste now. Every minute delayed meant the villagers in the villages were suffering.
Soon, Inoichi followed Minato to the scene. He looked at the muddy ground, faintly tinged with red, and couldn't help but frown.
However, seeing Ryun's serious expression, he didn't say anything. Seeing the two Kumo-nin beside Ryun's legs.
He instantly understood Ryun's intention. He nodded to Ryun, then immediately went to the two men, stretched out his hands, pressed them on the officers' heads, and used his Mind Reading Technique.
Soon, he obtained information about the Kumo forces, their marching route, and the directions the three Kage were leading their troops.
Inoichi screened and filtered all the information, telling Ryun the important details.
Ryun nodded. "You've worked hard, Inoichi." Ryun patted Inoichi's shoulder.
Inoichi Yamanaka smiled. "This is what I should do, teacher."
Ryun turned to look at Izuna Uchiha and Madara Uchiha. He spoke. "Grandfather, Great-grandfather, I will go fight the team with the Raikage."
"Grandfather, go meet the Mizukage. Great-grandfather, go meet Rasa. We will split up. Each take two thousand troops. Resolve the enemy as quickly as possible, then regroup."
The two nodded, agreeing with Ryun's suggestion.
Soon, the three selected six thousand troops, split up, and attacked in three directions, not daring to delay for a moment.
Minato Namikaze followed Ryun towards the village the Raikage was attacking.
Shinnosuke Sarutobi and Pakura followed Izuna towards the village the Mizukage was attacking.
Madara Uchiha led a team alone, heading in Rasa's direction. He still remembered how Rasa shamelessly ambushed him when his ocular power was depleted.
Kumogakure.
Killer B and the Young Lord A were guarding the village. This was the Third Raikage A's decision.
Killer B didn't have much feeling about this, but the Young Lord A felt very bored. He wanted to go to Konoha with his father and wreak havoc.
Killer B, however, felt that being enemies with Ryun was not a good thing. When Gyūki learned the Third Raikage was going to attack Konoha, he desperately told Killer B, you cannot participate.
Killer B even asked, "Will we lose?"
Gyūki said without hesitation, "You will die." The person and the tailed beast fell silent.
"This is really annoying. I told father he should take me. Now my informants tell me they seized another batch of supplies." A was currently grabbing his hair and roaring.
"Actually, have you considered that this is your father's way of leaving a way out for you, for Kumogakure." Killer B suddenly said. This time he didn't rap, but looked at A with serious eyes.
A was stunned. "Leave a way out. What do you mean. B, you think my father will lose."
Killer B opened his mouth, but seeing his elder brother's expression, he organized his words,委婉地 saying what was originally 'certain defeat'. "Elder brother, your father is peerlessly brave. This is just a sneak attack. Most likely there won't be any problems."
Killer B said this against his conscience. According to Gyūki's introduction, Ryun had already become an existence close to the Sage of Six Paths.
The Sage of Six Paths, is he even human. He's a god. Ryun's strength is close to the Sage of Six Paths. He didn't think his father could compare to the Sage of Six Paths. Losing was only a matter of time.
"That's it then. Even though father is no match for that Ryun, this is a sneak attack. If you can't win, you can still escape." The Young Lord A, seeing Killer B starting to be careful with his words, also softened his attitude.
"Yes. But this matter is a joint operation between your father and the other two Kage. You didn't participate. When the time comes to assign responsibility, you, elder brother, can extricate yourself." Killer B said, explaining the points he had analyzed.
The Young Lord A nodded. "Although that's true, I still feel not being able to go to the battlefield with my father is a regret."
"..." Killer B fell silent. Fine. Elder brother simply won't listen. Then say no more. Repeating something three times makes it as bland as water.
At that moment, suddenly a scout came to report. "Report. Young Lord, Lord B. Iwagakure's Kitsuchi, the Five-Tails Jinchūriki Han, are leading a large number of Iwa-nin, plundering the wealth of the villages under our jurisdiction."
The Young Lord A's eyes lit up. He looked at Killer B. "B. Come with me for a big fight. These Iwa scum are taking advantage of the situation. B, let's beat them back soundly."
Saying this, the Young Lord A prepared to mobilize troops and leave the village. He had been so bored these past two days. Finally, some fun.
Killer B frowned. "No, elder brother, you cannot go. Currently, eighty percent of Kumogakure's military strength is committed to the Konoha battlefield. The remaining twenty percent is not enough to resist the Iwa-nin attack."
"Why are you so hesitant, B. You're not scared, are you." The Young Lord A looked at Killer B with a complicated expression.
Killer B's expression was complex. He didn't expect his elder brother to see him this way. He took a deep breath. "First, we must inform your father about this. Then I will go to battle. You cannot go to the battlefield."
"Your father will definitely bring troops back for defense once he knows. Then the crisis for Kumogakure can be resolved."
"Additionally, your father is fighting on the Konoha battlefield. If something happens to him, Kumogakure needs someone to step up and carry the banner. That person must be you. As for stopping the Iwa-nin, that task is most suitable for me." Killer B said solemnly.
"B, you." The Young Lord A wanted to refute, but found Killer B's words very logical. Finally, his clenched fist slowly relaxed.
"Fine. I understand. I won't go. But B, remember, you must make Iwagakure pay the price." The Young Lord A snorted coldly.
"Mm." Killer B grunted in affirmation, then turned and headed towards the village's main camp. He prepared to lead troops to intercept the Iwa force.
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