The chaotic battle began, with Sunagakure Ninja, Iwagakure Ninja, and Konoha Ninja clashing together, and the powerhouses from each village found their opponents, engaging in one-on-one combat.
"Scorch Release: Scorching River Lava Technique!"
Roshi, directly utilising the Four-Tails Chakra, quickly formed hand signs, and several still-burning lava projectiles erupted from his mouth, attacking the most concentrated area of the Konoha Ninja. If they hit, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!"
A violent flame surged out, dancing across the sky while intercepting all the lava projectiles, which then exploded one after another.
"Iwagakure's Four-Tails Jinchuriki, your opponent is me."
Jiraiya leapt from the air to stand before Roshi, slowly lowering his hands from forming signs, and said in a deep voice.
"Konoha's Sannin, Jiraiya, is it..."
Roshi's expression turned serious. He clasped his hands together, and a thick, powerful-looking red tail appeared behind him. His entire body quickly became covered in a layer of high-temperature, steaming lava, appearing incredibly imposing.
Lava Release Chakra Mode!
"Hmm? Going all out from the start, are we?"
Jiraiya's eyes narrowed slightly, and Chakra began to gather and rotate in his left hand.
"Then let's see."
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"Earth Release: Rock Fist Technique!"
Iwagakure Commander Shiroyama stomped his feet, stabilising his lower body, while his left hand transformed into an incredibly hard rock fist, which he swung forward with immense power!
"Hmph."
Tsunade, facing Shiroyama, snorted coldly. She unceremoniously raised her right hand, clenched into a fist, and met the rock fist head-on.
"Boom!"
As the two fists collided, a massive surge of power erupted. With the two as the centre, a violent shockwave swept across the ground, and the surrounding earth instantly shattered. Many Ninjas quickly dodged away.
After a brief stalemate, both took two steps back, appearing evenly matched.
"Again!"
Shiroyama let out a low roar and attacked Tsunade again.
"As if I'm afraid of you!"
Tsunade sneered, her Chakra surging around her body, and she charged at Shiroyama with bare fists.
Besides these battlefields, others also found their respective opponents.
Ebizo, with his profound mastery of Wind Release and Puppet Technique, was evenly matched against the Ino–Shika–Chō trio.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke, on the other hand, single-handedly fought against Sunagakure's puppet master brothers, still not falling behind.
Hyuga Hizashi was also leading the defence force in an intense battle against Sunagakure and Iwagakure's surprise attack units. His responsibility was to lead the defence force to protect the medical and sealing teams.
"Die, Konoha brat!"
An Iwagakure Ninja's eyes gleamed fiercely. He pulled out a Kunai with an Exploding Tag attached and thrust it towards Ren.
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
Ren's palms rapidly moved, gathering Wind Release Chakra in his throat. A fierce gust of wind erupted, directly returning the flying Kunai and Exploding Tag to the opponent.
With an explosion, the Iwagakure Ninja fell to the ground, scorched all over and lifeless.
"Did you drink too much, daring to come bother me?"
Ren muttered a few words, then began to scan his surroundings, finally settling on one spot.
"Found you!"
Ren's lips curled into a smile. With a few Instantaneous Body Techniques, he pierced through the chaotic crowd, and a Kunai went straight for the opponent's vital point.
"Who?!"
The opponent was startled, suddenly flashing back to avoid Ren's attack. After steadying his footing, the former finally recognised Ren.
"It's you, brat!"
The person before him was Ren's mission target, the Iwagakure Bakuton Ninja, Hiroki.
At this moment, he was looking at Ren with killing intent. After all, last time, Ren, Minato Namikaze, and Shibi Aburame, just three people, had destroyed a large number of tents and killed or injured many Iwagakure Ninja right under his nose. He and Roshi, the two second-in-commands, had lost face.
"Enough talk. Today, I'll gladly take your life!"
Two Shuriken were thrown by Ren, with two Exploding Tags tied behind them, attacking Hiroki from left and right.
Just then, two Iwagakure Ninja rushed out. One threw a Kunai, knocking away a Shuriken. The Exploding Tags exploded in the air, and amidst the black smoke drifting in the air, the two Iwagakure Ninja stood on either side of Hiroki, protecting him like bodyguards.
"Lord Hiroki, you should go deal with the others. We'll take care of this brat for you."
"That's right. Even if he has some strength, with us here, he won't be able to cause any trouble. Lord Hiroki, please go support our other comrades."
Hiroki pondered for a moment before making a decision. After all, in his eyes, Ren was just a capable brat. Two Jonin should have no problem taking him down, and he shouldn't waste time in such a place.
"Alright, then be careful."
Hiroki was about to retreat, but Ren had no intention of letting him leave, or he would have to waste time searching for him later.
"Oh, so you're calling for backup? As if I can't do the same."
No sooner had Ren spoken than two figures broke through the crowd and arrived at this battlefield. They then came to stand beside Ren.
"How do we fight?"
Ryufeng spoke while surveying the opponents, seemingly choosing his target.
"Those two guys are yours. I'll take care of the spiky-haired one."
"No problem."
Hayama nodded, shook the blood off his sword, and turned to look at Ryufeng, speaking softly.
"Then I'll take the one on the left."
"Good, the one on the right is mine."
Ryufeng nodded in agreement, drew his long blade, and pointed it at the three opponents. His eyes quickly changed colour, and two tomoe appeared in his red pupils. A cold, dark aura emanated from Ryufeng, making everyone present feel a chill in their hearts.
"Damn it, how dare they underestimate us? Let's go!"
"Alright, so what if they're Uchiha? Underestimating us will cost them!"
The two Iwagakure Ninja reacted after a brief moment of distraction. Faced with the anger of being underestimated, they immediately prepared to teach the others a lesson that would make them realise with their lives.
"Earth Release: Rock Bullet Technique!"
The two Iwagakure Jonin simultaneously formed hand signs and spat out several small stones from their mouths, which rapidly enlarged in mid-air and spun towards the group.
"Vacuum Sword!"
Hayama's sword changed direction, and a white sword light flashed. Dozens of air slashes cut through the rock bullets in mid-air, rendering them powerless to fly, and they all fell to the ground.
The air blades, undiminished in power, sliced directly towards the three opponents.
"Get out of the way!"
Hiroki let out a low roar, and the three immediately retreated in different directions. The ground where they had stood a moment ago was instantly shattered.
"Nice one, Big Brother Hayama!"
Ren left a remark and charged straight at Hiroki. The two who were about to intercept him were blocked by Ryufeng and Hayama, who had rushed forward.
"Don't disturb them. Let's have a go."
Ryufeng said calmly, his long blade pointed diagonally, and the four tomoe in his eyes slowly rotated, appearing mesmerising.
"This path is blocked."
Hayama said coldly, his sword tip pointing directly at the opponents. The Iwagakure Ninja's expressions immediately turned ugly, and cold sweat appeared on their foreheads.
They had all witnessed Hayama's earlier moves. According to their estimation, the swordsman opposite them was definitely stronger than they were, and their chances of winning were slim.
This... this is trouble.