dhibooks Chapter 210 What brings you to Konoha's land so late at night?
Chapter 210 What brings you to Konoha's land so late at night?
On the flagship of the Cloud Shadow.
"Bastard...bastard!"
The Third Raikage, A, clenched his fists so tightly they cracked, and beneath his bronze skin, veins bulged like writhing dragons. The scar on his arm, left by Hiruzen Sarutobi, throbbed with pain, as if mocking his overestimation of his abilities.
Fury! An unprecedented rage burned within him!
But along with the anger came a deep sense of shock and powerlessness.
He had considered many scenarios, even the possibility of another one-on-one duel with Hiruzen Sarutobi.
But to their utter surprise, this was the scene that awaited them.
Not only did Konoha already know their entire plan, but they also prepared such a large and elite fleet, waiting here in comfort.
Faced with the enraged Raikage, Tsuchishiro simply let out a long sigh.
"Lord Raikage, calm down."
His expression remained unchanged as he continued stating the facts, "Our advance force has probably been completely wiped out."
These words were like a bucket of ice water poured over the Third Raikage's head.
"Our plan has been completely exposed. The other side not only knows that our target is the Land of Whirlpools, but they also know that we are allied with the Hidden Mist Village."
Tsuchishiro continued, "You see, they've prepared a medical unit, the Uchiha clan skilled in assaults, and the Hyuga clan for reconnaissance. This isn't an encounter, Raikage-sama; this is... a trap meticulously prepared for us by Konoha."
On the other side, on the flagship of the Fog Concealment.
The Third Mizukage, Mizuki, slowly closed his eyes.
He always believed that Hiruzen Sarutobi's terror lay in his wisdom as a ninja instructor and his unfathomable personal strength.
Only today did he truly understand.
What makes Hiruzen Sarutobi so terrifying is not himself.
Instead, it was the Hidden Leaf Village behind him that had been completely united by the Will of Fire, forging it into an impenetrable fortress!
Watching the Uchiha and Hyuga clans move in perfect unison on the ship, seeing the Ino-Shika-Cho trio's tacit cooperation, and witnessing the fervent worship in the eyes of the commoner ninjas.
For the first time, a feeling of envy welled up in Jian Yue's heart.
He thought of Kaguya and the Yuki clan, still locked in a power struggle for profit in the village, and of those who outwardly obeyed his orders but inwardly defied them...
Then look at Konoha in front of you...
"Heh...hehe..."
Kaguya Soranosuke's face, which was always burning with a crazy fighting spirit, now showed a hint of solemnity, but more than that, a morbid excitement.
"What...what immense power...Hiruzen Sarutobi...Hahaha! This is the kind of opponent I'd offer my bones to!"
Beside him, Yukinojo's handsome and elegant face was already as pale as paper, and he was tightly gripping the folding fan in his hand.
All the meticulous planning turned into a huge joke in an instant.
In this suffocating standoff.
On the bow of the flagship of Konoha, the figure that had remained motionless from beginning to end finally made a move.
Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly raised his right hand.
A calm, clear, yet undeniably authoritative greeting reached the ears of every Cloud Village and Mist Village ninja, resounding throughout the entire sea.
"The Third Raikage, the Third Mizukage."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice was flat and emotionless, revealing no emotion.
The bodies of the Third Raikage and the Mizukage, Mizuki, involuntarily tensed up.
Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment, as if giving them time to react, or perhaps enjoying the prey's final struggle.
Then he continued speaking.
"What brings you to Konoha's land so late at night?"
"Konoha's...land?"
On the flagship of the Hidden Mist Village, the Third Mizukage, Mizuki, chewed on these words, a chill running down his spine and up to his head.
How domineering!
How arrogant!
He actually defined the Land of Whirlpools, an independent country, as Konoha's territory!
This is not a declaration between allies; it is a suzerain state's declaration to its vassals, a lion's assertion of its territory!
Hiruzen Sarutobi had no intention of reasoning with them.
It's just stating a fact.
You have trespassed on my territory.
That's it.
"Lord Mizukage...we..."
Standing beside him, Yukinojo wanted to say something, but found his throat was so dry that he couldn't utter a single word.
Unlike the oppressive and complex atmosphere in the Hidden Mist area.
On the Cloud Shadow flagship, the atmosphere was nearing boiling point.
"Bastard...bastard!!"
The Third Raikage, A, clenched his fists so tightly they cracked, and beneath his bronze skin, veins bulged like writhing dragons.
The scar on his arm, left by Hiruzen Sarutobi, was throbbing faintly, as if mocking his overestimation of his abilities.
Hiruzen Sarutobi asked the most humiliating question in the calmest tone.
May I ask what brings you here?
This is a million times more painful than having someone point their finger at him and call him trash in front of the whole world.
This is blatant contempt!
The Third Raikage was breathing heavily, his chest heaving violently.
Should we back down?
Should we run away with our tails between our legs like a stray dog in front of this person?!
Do not!
no way!
He, the Third Raikage, the strongest spearman in the ninja world! He would never allow himself to suffer such humiliation again!
silence.
A deathly silence spread across the sea.
All the ninjas held their breath, waiting for the two Kage's reply.
Ultimately, the Third Raikage provided his answer through his actions.
He suddenly raised his head, his eyes, filled with lightning, fixed on the blurry figure on the Konoha flagship in the distance.
Words are powerless.
The explanation is ridiculous.
That being the case...
"Hahaha--!!!"
Laughter erupted from the Raikage's throat, transforming into a tangible sonic wave that swept across the surrounding area.
The next second, the lightning chakra, which was extremely violent, surged into the sky from his body like a volcanic eruption.
Blue lightning instantly enveloped his entire body.
His demonic figure was reflected on the sea!
"Hiruzen Sarutobi!"
The Third Raikage's voice, mixed with thunder, reverberated throughout the entire sea.
"Stop pretending!"
"The outcome will be decided at sea!"
This is the signal to start a war.
Almost at the same time, the Third Mizukage, Mizuki, also closed his eyes. When he opened them again, only a cold resolve remained within them.
He didn't roar; he simply uttered two words to the messenger beside him.
"Let's do it!"
In an instant, the brilliance of ninjutsu, like the morning star at dawn, lit up in large swaths on the combined fleet of the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Mist Village!
"Lightning Release: Lightning Ball!"
"Water Release: Water Barrage!"
"Ice Release: Dragon Slayer!"
"..."
Hundreds of ninjas simultaneously completed the hand seals.
Blue lightning danced wildly on the sea surface, a ferocious ice dragon roared as it charged forward, and dozens of water dragons intertwined and coiled...