Fire Release blocked the view, Earth Release disrupted the formation and cut the battlefield.
The two Ninjutsu techniques completely split the dozen or so Hidden Cloud Ninja into two parts. Following Orochimaru's lead, Konoha's ninja repeatedly used ninjutsu to force the Cloud Ninjas to retreat, preventing them from regrouping with the Third Generation Raikage.
"Ninpo: Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu!"
"Fire Release: Great Flame Jutsu!"
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
"Wind Release: Vacuum Bomb!"
While using ninjutsu, the Konoha ninjas were also very targeted. When one person used Fire Release, there were other ninjas using Wind Escape to cooperate, not only increasing the power of the Fire Release ninjutsu but also restraining the Lightning Release of the Cloud Ninjas.
Under a barrage of continuous ninjutsu, the dozen or so Cloud Ninjas were forced to retreat again and again, quickly separating from the Third Generation Raikage.
However, these Cloud Ninjas were also elite, and even after being separated, they kept their team formations intact.
Mabum spoke coldly, "You think by separating us from Lord Raikage, you can harm him? What a foolish tactic. The ninjas you sent to delay Lord Raikage will soon be dead!"
"Heh heh, that's not for you to worry about. But as for you, Mabum of the Hidden Cloud, at your age you're still out on missions with the Raikage?"
Orochimaru laughed coldly and then bit his finger, smearing the fresh blood on the palm of his hand.
"Now let's see which of us or your comrades can hold out longer. Summoning Jutsu!"
Bang.
Three great snakes appeared under Orochimaru's feet. He didn't summon Manda this time since there was a dispute over sacrifices last time, and although the main-subject relationship was confirmed, Manda was undoubtedly unsatisfied.
On such an important occasion today, he decided not to summon Manda.
These three great snakes were there to create opportunities for others, and when it came to disrupting the battlefield, no one present was more suitable than Orochimaru.
The others all stared coldly at the Cloud Ninjas, and once the battlefield was divided again, they would do everything in their power to kill these Cloud Ninjas!
On another side.
"Four-Finger Nukite!"
A raging and massive figure of lightning charged forward with such ferocity that facing it induced despair, its speed rivaling lightning as it collided fiercely with another lightning figure of a similar nature.
The two similar lightnings—however, the Third Generation Raikage's Lightning Release Chakra Mode had been refined for decades. His lightning was unimaginably fierce, and only when facing the Third Generation Raikage could one feel that indescribable sense of oppression.
Boom!
One of the smaller lightning figures was directly sent flying, the Lightning Fang Ninja Blade clashing with the Third Generation Raikage's four fingers, producing a crisp metal clashing sound.
Upon contact, Uchiha Yoichi was thrown back, even losing his grip on the Lightning Fang.
"Uchiha bastard, today you must die!"
The Third Generation Raikage, burning with anger, wanted to press the attack, but a flash of white light appeared in the corner of his eye.
Danger!
A gleam of cold white light appeared, and the Third Generation Raikage reacted quickly, raising his hand to block.
Shi Shi!
However, the Third Generation Raikage noticed that even before his hand touched that flash of white light, the lightning covering his palm was already sizzling and crackling. He almost couldn't maintain the Lightning Release wrapping his hand.
'Is it Wind Escape!?'
The Third Generation Raikage was startled, and the next second he increased the flow of his Chakra, causing all the lightning around him to sizzle and throw a wild, dazzling dance, even the lightning in his hand doubled in strength.
The next second, the Third Generation Raikage intended to clench his fist and grip his blade, but Hatake Sakumo seemed prepared, withdrawing the White Fang, leaving the Raikage grasping at air.
"White hair and those sharp, fierce white-blade slashes, you must be Konoha White Fang."
The Third Generation Raikage asked in a deep voice. Before the last Ninja World War, Hidden Cloud Village and Konoha signed an alliance treaty, and although both their Kages were killed by Golden Horn and Silver Horn, the treaty survived into the Second Ninja World War.
Konoha White Fang became famous during the Second Ninja World War, making a name in the Hidden Rock and Hidden Sand, though the Cloud only knew this Konoha ninja, and his renown was formidable.
Upon meeting today, the Third Generation Raikage sensed the impressive strength of Hatake Sakumo, acknowledging those ferocious Wind Escape slashes capable of wounding him, should they catch him off guard.
"To each their battle, apologies."
Even facing a nemesis, Hatake Sakumo maintained his dignity, respecting the opponent.
After exchanging one blow with the Third Generation Raikage, he fell back to Uchiha Yoichi's side, asking, "You alright?"
"Just a bit numb in the arm, nothing serious."
Uchiha Yoichi massaged his shoulder. Then he clenched his fist, producing a crisp 'crack' sound, giving a mocking smile as he coldly laughed at the Third Generation Raikage,
"I thought the so-called Strongest Spear and Strongest Shield Raikage would be mighty. I've trained my Lightning Release Chakra Mode for barely three years, and you, after thirty years, couldn't even wound me... I won't call you useless, but perhaps I should take over as Raikage and add another bloodline clan to Hidden Cloud Village!"
Hatake Sakumo cast a glance at Uchiha Yoichi. He intended for Uchiha Yoichi to provoke the Third Generation Raikage, preventing him from aiding other Hidden Cloud Ninjas, but not to such a degree of escalating tenfold.
"Kid, I won't let you die easily!"
The Third Generation Raikage said darkly, the lightning against his body crackling, having greatly enhanced his cellular activation to a high level, with an incredibly fast Chakra flow.
Noticing this, Hatake Sakumo and Uchiha Yoichi also made the same choice.
Both were proficient in Lightning Release, and upon observing the Third Generation Raikage's movements, naturally prepared a similar response; although sustaining significant Chakra flow and cellular activation would be exceedingly painful, if they didn't increase, they'd be unable to match the Third Generation Raikage's speed.