The border of the Land of Earth!
The Land of Rain was located in the center of the three great nations of Wind, Fire, and Earth, with its borders adjacent to theirs. It was also surrounded by small countries such as the Land of Birds, the Land of Grass, and the Land of Rivers.
It was an absolute land of chaos.
Among the mountains, rivers, grass, and trees of the border, spies from all nations and villages held their breath.
"They're here! So many ninja!"
"It seems Onoki is really angry. It's a bit irrational. No matter who wins or loses, there will be a lot of casualties. Isn't he afraid of a sneak attack from the other great ninja villages..."
"Maybe Onoki is just looking for an excuse to pass through the Land of Rain and attack the Land of Fire. After all, there's no profit to be made in the Land of Rain."
"Hiss, that's really possible..."
The more they thought about it, the more likely it seemed!
As the Kage of a village, even if Onoki was angry, his first consideration should be the interests of the village.
Take Hiruzen Sarutobi, for example. Even when provoked to such an extent by Lucian, he had endured.
Did he lack the courage of a powerhouse?
No, it wasn't that Sarutobi was afraid. He had too many concerns. Konoha's weakness.
After all, Lucian had nothing to lose, while Sarutobi couldn't afford to be reckless.
For Iwagakure to fight the Wandenreich, there was no benefit in winning, and even less in losing.
If it was just to vent his anger, this was not a good time.
The Second Shinobi World War was in full swing. The prosperous Land of Fire should be Iwagakure's target.
But for Lucian, it didn't matter!
Regardless of Onoki's purpose, to dare to bring so many people and attempt to cross the empire's border was to seek death!
The empire's territory was inviolable!
Even if the nation had not yet been founded, the former Land of Rain was Lucian's territory!
"Lord Tsuchikage, the Land of Rain is a few li ahead..."
The ten thousand or so people looked like a dense mass.
The Five-Tails Jinchuriki, Han the "Steam Ninja," also had a grave expression, "Lucian... will he choose to let us pass?"
"Hmph, I am the one making way for him. He has no reason to refuse!"
The semi-floating Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, snorted coldly.
It was true. No matter how angry Onoki was, his first consideration was the interests of the village.
Personal hatred could not make him lose his reason.
What was the use of the mere Land of Rain?
Passing through the Land of Rain to catch Konoha off guard was the way of a king.
If they didn't go through the Land of Rain, their intentions would be too obvious and would easily alert Konoha.
"But I always feel a little uneasy in my heart..."
Han didn't know why, but the closer he got to the Land of Rain, or rather, the closer he got to Lucian, the more uneasy he felt, as if a great disaster was imminent.
Onoki glanced at him and said, "Han, you have rendered countless meritorious services to Iwagakure. You are also one of the top powerhouses in the ninja world. Yet you are afraid of a young man!"
Han was silent, calming his mood.
On a mountain in the distance,
Lucian and the others looked at the invading Iwagakure forces. The dense mass of Iwagakure ninja was indeed enough to make countless people's scalps tingle.
Seeing so many ninja for the first time, Kushina couldn't help but be dumbfounded, "There are so many of them..."
"It's alright, Kushina."
Lucian calmly looked into the distance, not paying them any mind. His tone was indifferent:
"Whether it's one speck of dust or two, it's hard for the naked eye to tell the difference."
Hearing this, everyone was filled with admiration.
Lord Lucian could always say things that could be listed as wise sayings, making their blood boil.
"Then, let's set off!"
"I will start the show!"
Five li!
Four li!
Three li!
When they were less than a thousand meters from the border, Onoki had the troops stop.
They would rest for a while and send a messenger to inform Lucian and negotiate!
"..."
Just as Onoki was about to speak, his eyes widened.
BOOM!
An incomparably blazing pillar of spirit particle flame shot up from the ground in the center of the large army, turning into a towering pillar of fire, carrying a scorching heat.
The spirit particle flame, dozens of zhang wide, directly melted the earth in a radius of several hundred meters.
It also created a powerful storm that spread to the surroundings.
Instantly, cries of pain were heard.
"Aaaaargh!"
Following the screams of the Iwagakure ninja, and looking at the spirit particle flame that was dozens of zhang wide and shot straight into the sky, Onoki roared:
"You bastard! Retreat! Retreat quickly!"
The Iwagakure forces immediately dispersed, their hearts filled with lingering fear as they looked at the towering pillar of fire.
Even from a few hundred meters away, they could feel its terrifying heat.
In that instant, at least a few hundred ninja had died on the spot.
"He's here! Lucian's unknown attack."
The spies' spirits were roused, and they all began to record.
No one had expected Lucian to attack proactively, to intercept them outside the border!
Onoki launched a few Earth Style jutsus at the spirit particle flame, but they were melted before they could get close. He immediately roared angrily, "Lucian! You're playing tricks! Show yourself!"
At that moment, a cold laugh came from within the spirit particle flame.
"Hehehe, you are not worthy to meet Lord Lucian!"
"You idiot, Yahiko, your laugh is too unpleasant. We're not villains!"
"Right, you have no heroic spirit at all. You should learn from Sage Jiraiya. Hahahaha, welcome the arrival of the Wandenreich! You trash!"
"...You idiot!"
Hearing this, the veins on Onoki's forehead bulged.
It seemed that not only was Lucian arrogant, but his subordinates were even more so.
Onoki said coldly, "What are you standing around for? Set up a barrier and seal them in."
BOOM!
At this moment, the spirit particle flame gradually dissipated, revealing eight figures.
Before the Iwagakure ninja could react, the eight spiritual pressures intertwined and madly spread out in all directions!
In an instant, the earth in a radius of several hundred meters began to tear apart.
"Ah, what is this."
"Cough, cough, I feel like I'm carrying a mountain..."
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