Chapter 94: Still Too Young
"If that's all the strength you have, then obediently surrender!"
Holding his weapon in hand, Yagura Karatachi pointed arrogantly at Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Different from the steady previous Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi was younger and more aggressive.
Naturally, he had the idea of leading Kirigakure to defeat Konoha and become the number one ninja village in the Ninja World.
"Troublesome!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen had to admit he was getting old.
In his youth, Sarutobi Hiruzen was not only known as the Hero of Shinobi but also as the Professor of Ninjutsu.
But now?
New ninjutsu in the Ninja World emerge one after another, and Sarutobi Hiruzen is having trouble keeping up with the times.
But surrendering like this was impossible.
"Hmph! If you want to defeat this old man, bring out your true strength!"
"Heh! Coral Palm!"
Yagura Karatachi didn't think Sarutobi Hiruzen would surrender just like that.
With a faint smile, his figure quickly approached Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"Ninja Art: Summoning Jutsu!"
"Monkey King Enma!"
The newly summoned Enma, noticing the chaotic battlefield and hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's call, immediately understood what to do.
Monkey King Enma transformed into Sarutobi Hiruzen's exclusive weapon.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Explosions and roars could be seen and heard everywhere on the battlefield.
This battle lasted for nearly a day and a night.
The one with the advantage was naturally Kirigakure.
However, with the desperate resistance of top-tier forces like Sarutobi Hiruzen, Kirigakure couldn't take down Konoha in a short time.
Seeing that everyone was somewhat exhausted, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Yagura Karatachi tacitly commanded their subordinates to stop.
The肃杀 smell of gunpowder smoke permeated the battlefield.
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked somewhat wretched, with scars big and small all over his body.
Of course, his opponent Yagura Karatachi wasn't much better off.
Sarutobi Hiruzen stared fixedly at Yagura Karatachi.
"Today's battle ends here. We'll meet again next time!"
With Yagura Karatachi's command, he led all the Kirigakure ninjas away without turning his head.
"Phew!"
Seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally let out a breath of relief.
It's finally over.
However, Sarutobi Hiruzen knew clearly in his heart that the end of the real war was still far away.
...
"Lord Mizukage!"
On Kirigakure's side. Just now, with so many people around, it wasn't good to speak.
But as soon as they returned to the conference room, the Ninja Swordsmen couldn't hold back.
"If we had pursued the victory just now, we definitely could have won, right!"
"Yeah!"
Yagura Karatachi didn't rush to answer. He sat back in the main seat first.
His gaze swept lightly over the Ninja Swordsmen.
"And after we win? How many ninjas would be left in our Kirigakure? Don't forget, those strong ones from Konoha just went to other battlefields, they aren't dead!"
Of course, Yagura Karatachi knew that if they continued fighting, the winner would definitely be Kirigakure.
But seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen's readiness to fight to the death...
Even if Kirigakure won, the losses would be heavy.
At the very least, there would definitely be fewer than seven Ninja Swordsmen left.
"I know you want to make a name for yourselves, but at least pay attention to Kirigakure's situation for me!"
Yagura Karatachi could see that these Ninja Swordsmen...
Wanted too much to show off their prowess in front of the Ninja World.
But as a qualified Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi absolutely would not allow giving up so many ninjas just for a war victory.
"..."
"I understand!"
Being told this by Yagura Karatachi, the emotions of the Ninja Swordsmen gradually calmed down.
The various major clans on the side said nothing.
They were quite satisfied with this Fourth Mizukage.
Of course, this was only Yagura Karatachi before he was controlled.
"However, although this battle had no result, there is still a next time!"
Although they retreated this time, it didn't mean they would choose to retreat next time.
"I'd like to see how many times the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen can risk his life!"
Seeing such a Yagura Karatachi, the Ninja Swordsmen looked at each other and smiled in unison.
Sure enough, only such a Mizukage suits their temperament.
The previous Mizukage was too cowardly.
...
On Sarutobi Hiruzen's side.
After returning, he immediately arranged for people to start treating the wounded.
The atmosphere in the conference room became heavy.
Everyone present knew clearly in their hearts.
Although this battle had no definitive result, Konoha had indeed lost.
No! It should be said that Sarutobi Hiruzen lost.
"Uchiha Clan Head, I really troubled you this time!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked solemnly at the Uchiha Clan Head, who looked exhausted and had many scars on his body.
Sarutobi Hiruzen saw clearly that if not for the Uchiha clan ninjas fighting desperately in this battle, they wouldn't have been able to hold on.
"Please rest assured, once this battle is over, this old man will definitely spread the deeds of the Uchiha clan throughout Konoha!"
Anyway, he just said it. As for whether to believe it or not, that's another issue.
Obviously, the current Uchiha Clan Head believed it.
Why did they fight so desperately? Wasn't it so that the Uchiha clan could thoroughly integrate into Konoha?
"Rest assured! Lord Hokage, our Uchiha clan vows to live and die with Konoha!"
Everyone knew these were just pretty words.
But no one would expose it.
"It was truly troublesome. Go back and rest first!"
"Yes! Lord Hokage!"
Without saying more, after responding, the Uchiha Clan Head turned and left.
Having fought for so long, everyone was tired.
However, when leaving, the Uchiha Clan Head looked quite happy.
Naive.
Perhaps he really thought that Sarutobi Hiruzen would spread the Uchiha clan's achievements in Konoha.
Actually, Sarutobi Hiruzen just said it casually.
After all, the upcoming war still needed the Uchiha clan to fight desperately.
As for spreading the Uchiha clan's achievements?
That's something for after the war.
It's still early.
Anyway, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't take this matter to heart right now.
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