Escape From Konoha

October 20th.

A full ten days have passed since the start of the Fifth Ninja War.

The Alliance Army, with the five major nations as its main force, failed in the Kusagakure offensive. Even the fourth Kazekage, the frontline commander, was seriously injured in this battle and was sent back to the Alliance Army headquarters for surgical treatment. When will he be able to return? On the battlefield, there is currently no definite answer.

In addition, the captain of the first wing, Darui, has a disabled right arm that has been amputated. Although he can still maintain a walking posture, his combat effectiveness cannot be half of his original strength. What is equally bad is that Akimichi Tingza, the captain of the 1st Squadron of the 1st Wing, is currently in a severe coma due to brain damage. Like the Fourth Kazekage Rasa, he was transported back to the headquarters for treatment. When will he wake up? Further treatment is required before the results are known.

It can be said that the first regiment, which has lost these two powerful combatants, is no longer as brave and fierce in offensive intensity as it was in the early days. Now, the First Regiment has been reduced to the supporting force of the Second Regiment and the Third Regiment. It is no longer the main force of the Alliance Army stationed in the Kingdom of Grass and has taken a back seat.

After losing the main Jonin of the First Regiment and the frontline commander, the Alliance Army of the Land of Grass temporarily assumed the post of commander-in-chief with the Third Regiment Captain Sunagakure and the Jonin Yekura, who were responsible for the three areas. A regiment with a total strength of more than 20,000 troops.

"Yakura Jonin, the headquarters has issued an order. Next, I will go to the Kingdom of Earth to garrison. Sorry, you can only carry it here."

At the frontline unit of the Grassland Alliance Army, Huang Tu, the captain of the second regiment who had recovered from his injuries, walked into the tent and saw Ye Cang who was studying the battle line map. He walked up to her and said.

"Heading to the Kingdom of Earth? What's going on?"

After coming back from his thoughts, Ye Cang turned his head in surprise and looked at Huang Tu with a helpless expression.

The war situation in the Country of Grass is now tense, and the early advantage gained by the Alliance Army can be said to be lost in one fell swoop. At this time, shouldn't more forces be sent over to counterattack as soon as possible? Moreover, the instructions given by the headquarters not long ago were also to attack by force, but now they have to transfer the loess. What's going on?

After many days of fighting together, Ye Cang has great confidence in Huang Tu's abilities.

When the White Zetsu Army attacked Kusagakure that day, the wounded members of the Alliance Army were able to evacuate safely. It was also thanks to Loess's earth escape that cut the terrain, allowing the Alliance Army on the battlefield to breathe a sigh of relief.

Although Ye Cang prides himself that his strength is not weaker than that of Loess, Loess's large-scale earth escape technique is very comprehensive in functionality, just like their Sunagakure Kazekage Luosha's magnetic escape and sand gold, which can be used offensively and defensively. A wide range of ninjutsu to defend against enemies. It can be said that Loess's role on the battlefield is definitely more useful than her Burning Escape.

Like the first wing captain Darui, she fought with the charge, but apart from offense, they didn't have many special skills. Loess is good at positional warfare, providing security for the Allied forces during their attack and retreat, and has greater strategic significance.

If Huang Tu, a strategic earth escape ninja, is transferred away, Ye Cang will not have the slightest confidence in counterattacking Kusagakure's White Zetsu Army.

"I don't know either. There was only this instruction from the headquarters for me to go to the Kingdom of Earth, but the specific situation was not stated clearly. However, I think it may have something to do with the subsequent adjustment of the strategy."

Loess means something.

That day, the surprise attack launched by the leader of the Dawn against the alliance army caused heavy losses to their side. Loess still remembers the power that could be called a world-destroying force. If Luo Sha, the fourth generation Kazekage, was not at the front, using placer gold Having blocked most of Shinra Tianzheng's power, it is estimated that his current fate will not be any better than Luo Sha. Instead of the body only receiving a small shock, you can resume action after half a day of rest.

After witnessing such power, the previous strategy of comprehensively advancing the front is likely to have to make certain changes.

Facing a natural disaster of that level, having more people is actually a disadvantage.

After all, if it weren't for protecting the retreating Alliance ninjas at the rear, he and the Fourth Kazekage Rasa could have given up on confronting each other, looked for a weak point in the repulsive storm to break through, and escaped safely. Although Nagato's move, Shinra Tensei, has an extremely wide range, from Loess's point of view, as long as he leaves the core area covered by the repulsion force, he and the Fourth Kazekage Rasa's abilities can more than protect themselves.

By analyzing such a battle situation, the staff members at the headquarters will definitely analyze the pros and cons, and then adjust subsequent strategies to avoid greater losses.

And transferring him from the Grass Country front was probably part of the plan. As for the rest, Huang Tu can't guess at the moment.

"That's what I say, but if Akatsuki carries out the same surprise attack again, I alone can't stop it. Although I was guarding the rear that day and did not go to the front line, I also felt the strong vibrations on the ground several kilometers away. , and the strong wind that blew into the camp, many trees near the camp showed signs of bending."

Ye Cang smiled bitterly.

Even a few kilometers away were affected by the fighting, let alone the core battlefield.

Even if he got just a few words from Huang Tu, Ye Cang could still imagine what kind of monster the Alliance army faced at that time.

"Don't worry too much. Isn't there still a shadow clone of Naruto in the camp? With him, although the offense may not be enough, he can protect himself. Before the new strategy is perfected, I think in the near future, there will be Much peace.”

Huang Tu smiled with relief.

"Is that Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuuriki? Although he helped us clean up the White Zetsu in the camp and relieved a lot of pressure on the medical department, I am very grateful, but there is only one shadow clone. meeting……"

Ye Cang was hesitant to speak. After all, sending a shadow clone to support or something, considering it was the previous ninja war, Ye Cang felt that this was an insult.

After all, there is no support, only shadow clones are sent here?

Hearing what Ye Cang said, Huang Tu's expression was much more complicated, and even a little lonely, he laughed at himself and said:

"In the past, I couldn't believe what a shadow clone could accomplish. It's a pity that you didn't see the battle that day. Although this kind of statement is suspected of being self-deprecating, I think Naruto's shadow clone, It is more intimidating than one of the Five Kage. Whether it is Naruto or the leader of Akatsuki, their power is not like that that humans can possess, but that of 'gods'."

After saying this, Huang Tu's expression became even more dull and lonely.

In past battles, although he did not think that he would be the absolute protagonist on the battlefield, he still occupied an extremely important position and was not a dispensable role.

But in this war, he felt that he was not even qualified to perform on stage. If he was just a random person on the roadside, he would be dispensable.

If his own psychological quality were not strong enough, Huang Tu would have given up on himself.

But on the other hand, seeing such a disparity in strength, the thought of giving up on oneself may have arisen in the hearts of many Alliance ninjas.

Afraid, confused, at a loss, and completely unaware of what role he could play on the battlefield. Just to make the data look better and become part of other people's achievements, perhaps this is their greatest contribution in this war.

The world of ninja is so cruel and real.

"'God'?" Ye Cang slowly shook his head, "If there really is such a sacred existence, there will not be many ninja wars in the past few decades. All we can do is to do our best to complete our mission in the world. Responsibility for this war. The so-called gods are just stronger humans who will die if they are killed."

"Jounin Hayakura can have such courage and courage, he is truly unparalleled. If Sunagakure chooses the next Kazekage in the future, it must be Jonin Hayakura."

Huang Tu sighed, admiring from the bottom of his heart.

Compared to Ye Cang, he has lost this enterprising spirit in his personality.

And his father, Tsuchikage Onoki, had preached to him like this more than once, and then felt disappointed.

He may be the best Jonin in Iwagakure, but in the eyes of his father Ohnoki, he is just an excellent Jonin and does not have the courage and fighting spirit to serve as Tsuchikage.

"I have no interest in that position. Besides, we have to win this war before we can do this."

Ye Cang continued to shake her head. She had no special action regarding the position of Kazekage that many people in Sunagakure coveted.

She just hopes that Sunagakure Village will get better and better. As long as they can shoulder the responsibility of Kazekage, it doesn't matter who becomes Kazekage.

"Yes, if we can't win this war, there's no point in saying anything. So, I'll leave first. The headquarters transferred me to the Kingdom of Earth, probably to guard against the Kingdom of Ghosts. After all, the Kingdom of Earth is our Iwagakure ninja. Although I don’t know why the sudden transfer is needed at this time, I think there will be a big move at the headquarters in the near future, and there will be trouble here, Yakura Jonin."

Huang Tu nodded, said goodbye to Ye Cang, and left the tent.

Watching Loess leave, Ye Cang would be lying if he said he wasn't dissatisfied. Loess' Earth Escape was of great significance to her troops. But unfortunately, this was a direct order from the headquarters, allowing Loess to take charge of the Alliance troops in the Kingdom of Earth. As the captain of the third regiment, she had no choice but to obey.

"Come here, summon the squadron commanders from our headquarters to discuss matters here."

Hagura ordered to a chuunin standing guard outside.

Then, she thought of something else and added: "Let Uzumaki Naruto's shadow clone come with him."

"yes."

There was a whooshing sound from outside, and Ye Cang's summons order began to be conveyed.

Before those squadron leaders arrived, Ye Cang continued to study the march route map of the Grass Country.

Although the Alliance Army that has now entered the Grassland region is still entangled with the White Zetsu Army, in terms of overall grand strategy, it no longer implements the centralized large-scale battles before, but adopts a guerrilla strategy of small groups. Divide the five thousand ninjas into fifty hundred-man squadrons to carry out distributed attacks and harassment.

At the same time, it focused on the air strike capabilities of the air force and began to imitate the battle mode of the Kingdom of Ghosts. Before each battle, the air force was first used to provide fire coverage, and then the troops advanced.

Although the bombs used by the Allied Air Force are not as powerful as the bombs produced by the Kingdom of Ghosts, they are also relatively monotonous in type. They are the enhanced version of the detonator, which is compressed into a pellet-shaped sphere and then released, which can only blow up the surface. Buildings and grounds. But when the quantity is sufficient, it can barely make up for the lack of quality and suppress the enemy in terms of momentum.

The Alliance Army, which has received the full support of the five major powers, has unprecedentedly sufficient logistical strength. Even if it airdrops tens of thousands of detonating balls every day, it can still be fully consumed.

In the case of insufficient offensive power, Ye Cang could only use this method to make Akatsuki dare not act rashly in terms of momentum, and then avoid being concentrated and being wiped out by the enemy with large-scale ninjutsu. After all, there was no second four on the scene. Take charge on behalf of Fengying. If we encounter the same sudden situation as before, a large-scale battle will only make the enemy more unscrupulous in using large-scale ninjutsu attacks, consuming the effective strength of the alliance army.

The Akatsuki leader didn't care about Bai Zetsu's losses. As long as he aimed at the right moment, he would not hesitate to take action even if there were still his own personnel within range.

This kind of attack was crazy, and it also made the Alliance Army see clearly how humble Bai Jue's status was in Xiao, and he was treated like an outcast.

However, such abandoned children showed no reluctance at all, and did not even show any signs of protest or dissatisfaction. One can't help but lament the magical brain circuits of these Bai Zetsu, no... maybe they have no brains at all and will only obey orders, even if they are destined to die. The orders will be executed 100%.

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"...Then, this meeting ends here. We have information about the art of reincarnation, and we hope to deliver it as soon as possible. In addition, we also make a list of the members of the reincarnation, so that we can Take the beheading action without any scruples and decide the outcome in one battle."

As the Fourth Raikage said these words, the light on the screen quickly went out, and the room fell silent.

Tsuchikage Onoki and Mizukage Terumi stood up from the sofa. It was not difficult to see that they were a little tired, but fortunately they had gained a lot and their attitudes were relatively cooperative. Although I don’t know whether it is true cooperation or fake cooperation, at least on the surface, it does not cause any obstacles to the alliance forces and is doing its best to cooperate.

"Next, we need to explain the existence of the art of reincarnation to the staff. If they know more, they can help facilitate the decapitation operation and facilitate cooperation."

Mei Terumi said.

"Just inform them of this kind of thing after we get back. When the matter has reached this point, if we want to reduce the losses of our alliance army, we can only take risks and take this move. However, we can't do everything for Danzo. Believe it. Whether it is Konoha's Sandaime Hiruzen or Tsunade Hime, they have all suffered at the hands of this old guy. The root's formal style is more extreme than the ANBU in our village. If you trust him completely, you are not far away from death. ”

Onoki sighed.

Although the war lasted only ten days, Onoki felt that the days were like years and felt that the time was too long.

Of course, this is directly related to his aging body.

No matter how dissatisfied he is with old age in the eyes of outsiders, he is still a remnant of the old era.

All his energy had already been lost in the decades of Iwagakure's rule.

No matter how this war ends, he has the idea of ​​​​retiring.

His body bones could no longer support such a heavy burden.

Of course, dying heroically on the battlefield and shedding the last drop of blood for Iwagakure's future may also be a good ending.

He could only die before Iwagakure was destroyed, but he could never die after Iwagakure was destroyed.

"So, Lord Raikage, did you ask for a list of the reincarnated ninjas from the root?"

Terumi Mei smiled slightly.

"Mizukage, this is just the basis for cooperation. If they can't even do this, then there is no need to continue to cooperate with Gen."

At this time, the Fourth Raikage stood up straight from the sofa and glanced at Terumi Mei.

"That's right. If we didn't lack combat effectiveness, there would be no need to cooperate with such people."

Terumi Mei echoed.

The three of them quickly walked out of the room. As soon as they stepped out of the door, they saw Tsunade standing in the corridor outside the room, leaning against the wall. Judging from her appearance, she must have been waiting for a while.

Because the Fourth Kazekage Rasa needed to be treated, Tsunade did not participate in this meeting. Even at the end of the meeting, Tsunade did not intervene midway, but kept waiting outside.

But for Tsunade herself, it was okay not to participate in such meetings.

If the decision is not made by the Alliance, and is not decided by more votes than less, but each of the five shadows has a veto power, then Tsunade is determined to do the so-called filth reincarnation, a ninjutsu that goes against human ethics. The opposing party.

However, the highest decision-making of the Alliance Army is determined by the majority of votes within the Five Shadows.

No matter how much she objects, it's meaningless.

"Have you decided yet?"

Tsunade asked knowingly.

"Hokage, this is our mutual decision. Moreover, you should also know that we have too few ninjas that can be used. If we do not reach a certain level and participate in the next actions, we will not be able to form combat effectiveness at all."

Onoki stared at Tsunade, and he knew that Tsunade was still unwilling to accept it.

If possible, he didn't want to use such a despicable trick.

But at this stage of the war, Ohnoki didn't mind adopting such a shady method if it could reduce the losses of the Allied forces.

"I know, just relying on the dead, doesn't it prove that we are worse than the dead? The souls of the ancestors will also cry."

Tsunade sighed.

Rather than doing this, it would be easier to surrender directly.

To have fallen to the point where you have to rely on the dead is no longer a matter of being despicable or not.

The era that belongs to our ancestors has ended, and there is no need to disturb their peace after death.

The ancestors spent their entire military lives and shed their blood for the ideals in their hearts in the most difficult times. As descendants, they are unworthy. They must be forcibly recalled to this cruel world to fight. This is not only for the living, but also for the dead. , is also a humiliation.

"Maybe, but when it comes to survival issues, such shame is not worth mentioning."

Onoki had no intention of starting a dispute with Tsunade.

Each of the five shadows has its own persistence, ideals, and existence that it values.

In order to protect everything he cherishes, Ohnoki doesn't care about his reputation behind him. As long as Iwagakure can stand in the ninja world forever, then this is the best reward for him.

Tsunade continued to sigh, and did not discuss this topic with Ohnoki anymore, but instead talked about other things.

"Feng Ying's injury is very serious. Although I have brought him out of the dangerous stage, I am not sure when he will wake up. Based on the time when the beheading operation was carried out, I think he may not be able to catch up."

"Is Lord Fengying's injury that serious?"

Terumi Mei seemed a little surprised.

"His injuries were caused by the power of the Rinnegan Eye of Akatsuki leader Nagato. When the Six Paths of Pain attacked Konoha before, there were many injured Konoha ninjas. They were exactly the same as the Kazekage's wounds. Their bodies had suffered extremely terrible injuries. Squeeze, but Feng Ying’s injuries are more serious, and it will take a long time to heal.”

Tsunade explained.

"In this case, let's exclude Kazekage from the list. He has tried his best in the previous battles."

The Fourth Raikage said crisply.

"That's fine. If he can wake up in time, just let him stay at the headquarters. Although high-end combat power must be gathered to determine the outcome, the rear cannot be completely abandoned. To deal with the strategic deployment of the Ghost Kingdom, we must Be prepared before you act.”

Tsunade nodded, agreeing with what the Fourth Raikage did.

"Well, Mabuyi and the others are already making arrangements for this matter. Now call Shikaku and Mabuyi over. In three days, the beheading operation will be carried out, and we don't have much time left to prepare. Let's go. Bar."

The Fourth Raikage took the lead and led everyone towards the room where the Staff and Intelligence Department were located.

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Yu Yin.

In the tower.

Bei Liuhu was packing things in his room. The research equipment was packed and carried in blank scrolls, as well as various important information on the study of blood inheritance limits and synthetic psychic beasts. They were also sorted and stored together, preparing a bag without leaving any tapes. Walk.

As the conflict escalated, even though it had not yet reached the Kingdom of Rain, Beiliuhu already felt a sense of suffocation as black clouds pressed down on the city.

Yuyin will probably become a battlefield soon, and turning into ruins may be its final fate.

Akatsuki's power is very strong, but the opponent is the Demon Country and the Alliance Army, which are not inferior in strength. Beiruhu has an intuition that if he stays in Amegakure, there is only one way to die.

He has a very clear understanding of his own strength. He may have good suppression power against regular ninjas, but at best he is only a ninja of the level of the Sannin of Konoha or the Five Shadows.

In the eyes of ordinary ninjas, such power may be very strong, but Beilihu is a ninja who understands part of the truth about this world, and does not feel that his strength is anything to be proud of.

The next battle, maybe just wandering around the edge of the battlefield, is likely to be life-threatening.

He wanted to explore the ultimate power of blood inheritance, but he was not prepared to die for Xiao.

He didn't want to be like Orochimaru, who was liquidated by the Kingdom of Demons afterwards, and the results of a lifetime of hard research would eventually be used as wedding clothes for others.

Human life is too fragile. Only when you are alive can you find meaning. When you die, there is nothing.

"I have obtained the Yin-Yang Escape. Coupled with the accumulation of these years in Akatsuki, maybe I can also get a glimpse of the secret of immortality that Orochimaru has been pursuing so hard. One day, I will get a stronger blood inheritance. Limits.”

Beilihu watched as all the things were packed up and filled into a few small scrolls that could be carried around. Then he took off Akatsuki's black red cloud uniform, folded it neatly, placed it on the bed board, and put his hands on it. He took off his usual long-distance communication ring and placed it properly on his uniform.

"In this way, my journey in Akatsuki has come to an end. Orochimaru, in the end, I lived to the end, seeking immortality, but ended up dying early. I have to say, it is really an irony. Don’t worry, as your best friend since childhood, I will enjoy the rest of your life on your behalf.”

Bei Liuhu sighed, took one last lingering look at the uniform and ring on the bed, turned around and left decisively, and walked out of the room.

As soon as he reached the door, a sharp sound broke through the air. A shuriken made of white paper flew past Bei Liuhu's face and was embedded in half of the stone wall, blocking Bei Liuhu's way. .

Bei Liuhu turned to look to the right side of the corridor, his eyes narrowed.

I saw a blue-haired woman walking slowly, staring at Bei Liuhu with cold eyes, a trace of murderous intent in her eyes.

"It's you, Xiaonan. I thought you had left. It seems that you didn't listen to Nagato."

Beilihu took a small step back, keeping a safe distance, and then looked at Konan who was approaching him with a smile.

Xiaonan ignored Bei Liuhu's greetings and asked coldly:

"Why did you take off Akatsuki's uniform and leave the ring? Do you want to betray Nagato, Hiruhu?"

"Don't put it in such a bad way. I have said it since the beginning when I joined Xiao. When this organization does not have what I need, I will leave. Moreover, over the years, even if I have no contribution to the Xiao organization , there is also hard work. Betrayal or something, there is no need to worry about this kind of thing. Unlike Deidara, an impulsive artistic fool like me, I will not do anything that harms Akatsuki's interests. I just want to survive. "

Beiliuhu replied.

"Are you saying that Nagato will eventually fail?"

Xiaonan's questioning became more pointed, staring at Bei Liuhu with murderous eyes.

"..."

Beiliuhu did not answer, but his attitude was self-evident.

No, in other words, Beiliuhu didn't know who was the real winner in this war.

Maybe it's Akatsuki, maybe it's the Kingdom of Ghosts, maybe it's the Alliance Army. In short, there are so many possibilities.

The reason why he left Akatsuki now was entirely because he didn't want to get involved in the battle between monsters and waste his life on such a meaningless fight. Otherwise, even if Akatsuki wins, it will be meaningless because he has already died on the battlefield.

He participated in the Second and Third Ninja War and knew the cruelty of the battlefield.

Death has become a common occurrence in the battlefield called the Meat Grinder.

Konan took a deep breath, and pieces of white paper flew away from her body, automatically folding into paper shurikens and sealing off the entire corridor.

Then, she stared at Bei Liuhu with cold eyes:

"Bilihu, I will give you one last chance. Go back to your room, put on your clothes, and put on the ring again, and I can pretend you didn't see it. Otherwise, I can only let you bleed here. I have This strength.”