Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
The supplies finally arrived, and the horn of war was about to sound.
That night, Tsunade summoned the key personnel for a meeting.
Everything was arranged according to Kawaki's plan.
Sakumo led a group to attack the middle line of the Sand ninjas.
Dai led the right flank.
The left flank, which was the ultimate target this time, was personally led by Tsunade, with Kawaki as an assistant.
After the orders were conveyed, the Konoha ninjas in the large camp were divided into three parts.
To be precise, there were four parts. Shinryu Yūhi led some troops to stay behind.
Early the next morning, the personnel were assembled.
"Let's go! Act according to the signal."
At Tsunade's command, the Konoha ninjas left the camp and split into three groups, advancing towards the Land of Wind.
There was no surprise attack. It was always impossible to completely exterminate the Sand ninja spies, and their actions would surely reach Chiyo's ears.
A large - scale offensive couldn't be concealed.
Inside the Sand ninja defensive line.
"Lady Chiyo, the Konoha people are coming."
A Sand ninja rushed into the tent in a hurry, gasping for breath as he reported to Chiyo.
"Prepare to fight the enemy."
Chiyo stepped out of the tent first, and all the Sand ninjas got into action, making preparations to fight the enemy on all three lines.
"How should we fight?"
During the march, Kawaki was beside Tsunade, and the two young ones were mixed in the large troop, trailing behind.
"Attack directly when you see Aniki's signal flare. I don't know who is defending here."
Kawaki's eyes were fixed on the approaching Sand ninja defensive line. The Hyuga clan members behind him, with their Byakugan activated, could already see the Sand ninjas inside the defensive line.
At this time, Sakumo led a large army and had rushed within a hundred meters of the Sand ninja defensive line.
"Use Ninjutsu to pave the way and charge with me."
Sakumo took the lead, drawing his short blade and rushing to the front.
The Konoha ninjas behind him began to perform Composite Ninjutsu.
Earth Dragon Flame Nagare, Thunder Water Dragon Bullet.
Dozens, even hundreds of huge dragon heads rushed towards the Sand ninja defensive line.
Chiyo stood at the forefront of the defensive line, calm and composed. She was already familiar with the Konoha's tactics.
"Use Earth Release for defense and throw Explosive Tags."
The Sand ninjas proficient in Earth Release joined forces to create a huge and thick barrier. This barrier blocked the Konoha's Ninjutsu.
From behind the Earth Release wall, other ninjas threw countless Kunai with Explosive Tags attached towards the Konoha ninjas.
From afar, it looked like black rain was falling from the sky.
Suddenly, explosions went off all over the battlefield. The Konoha ninjas weren't easy targets. This little scuffle was just for show.
In the eyes of the well - prepared ninjas, it was just a minor nuisance. Only the unlucky guys got injured.
In the blink of an eye, the distance between the two sides got closer and closer, and the Sand ninjas rushed out of the defensive line.
The chaotic battle between the two sides officially began.
Swordsmanship, Thunder Dragon.
Without activating the Eight Gates, Sakumo's killing power was a bit lower, but he was still not someone that small fries could resist.
A large group of Sand ninjas were knocked aside. Those who collided head - on died instantly, and those affected were paralyzed.
They were all taken out one by one by the Konoha ninjas behind Sakumo.
"Sakumo Hatake."
Chiyo spotted Sakumo at a glance. Gritting her teeth, she took out a Scroll and released the remaining four members of the Chikamatsu Collection.
Adding the six ordinary Puppets made temporarily, she managed to get ten again.
His fingers flitted nimbly as he set his sights on Sakumo.
"Chiyo?"
Sakumo's attack was blocked by Chiyo's puppets. Only then did he notice the pair of glaring eyes belonging to the figure standing not far in front of him.
"Today, you'll pay with your life for my child!" Chiyo roared. All ten puppets launched an attack at the same time, with none left for defense.
Apparently, she had been blinded by rage.
"I think I'll send you to reunite with your child instead," Sakumo sneered. Chiyo couldn't even assemble the [Chikamatsu Collection]. Did she really think she could kill him?
Immediately, Sakumo got into a fierce fight with Chiyo, while the [Konoha Ninjas] and [Sand ninja] also clashed head - on.
Soon, the battlefield was pockmarked and soaked in blood.
On the left and right flanks, Dai and Kawaki launched their attacks the moment the signal flare went off in the sky.
Dai directly opened the Sixth Gate of the [Eight Gates]. His body was wrapped in green chakra. His face was flushed and had turned dark, and his pupils became white.
"Morning Peacock!"
"Here I come, pow - pow - pow!"
Dai charged into the ranks of the [Sand ninja], throwing punches wildly like a fire god descending to the mortal realm.
As the flames swirled, none of the [Sand ninja] hit by him survived. Even the moisture in their bodies was evaporated by the high temperature.
They fell to the ground as dried - up corpses and crumbled.
Soon, the area around Dai became a no - man's land. No [Sand ninja] dared to attack this man in green tight - fitting clothes.
However, his prominent figure also caught Ebizo's attention.
"Let's go!"
Ebizo gritted his teeth and led nine elite [Jonin] to encircle Dai.
The number of puppets he controlled was nine, slightly fewer than his sister Chiyo's.
Each of the nine puppets had a large Chinese character 'seal' on its forehead. They scattered around Dai and spat out scrolls, holding them in their mouths.
"Ninjutsu: Nine - Puppet Sealing Technique!"
Ebizo formed hand seals with both hands. The chakra emitted from the nine puppets attracted one another, forming a huge transparent barrier.
Dai frowned and landed a powerful green punch on the barrier. The force rippled out, but the barrier remained unbroken.
"You'll die inside this barrier!"
Ebizo still maintained the hand - seal position. It seemed that this Sealing Technique required him to continuously channel chakra.
The nine [Sand ninja] inside the barrier began to surround Dai.
Three of them formed a group. One group defended, one attacked, and another constantly disrupted Dai's attack rhythm.
Dai managed to avoid getting injured thanks to his high speed, but it was hard for him to break the deadlock.
A smile appeared on Ebizo's lips. Finally, they managed to hold off Dai from Konoha.
Without a particularly outstanding high - end combatant, the battle on the right flank began to reach a stalemate.
War is like a meat grinder, reaping lives every moment.
Now, the result of the attack on the left flank was extremely important for Konoha.
Kawaki and Tsunade both summoned some of the [Katsuyu Sage] to attach to the [Konoha Ninjas], sustaining Konoha's combat power.
The two rushed to the front of the team. Kawaki held a sharp blade, and his body was enveloped in lightning.
Wherever the lightning flashed, none of the low - rank [Sand ninja] could withstand a single strike.
Tsunade's fists glowed with chakra light. She leaped high and landed in the middle of the [Sand ninja] formation.
With her fist as the center, the surrounding ground caved in to form a circular pit. The [Sand ninja] were sent flying up into the air.
The two exuded an inviolable aura, fully demonstrating their courage and perseverance, like two dragons plunging into the sea.
The Sand ninjas immediately regarded the two who had entered the encirclement as live targets. Countless Ninjutsu and Kunai attached with Explosive Tags flew towards them.
Kawaki and Tsunade exchanged a glance without verbal communication and deflected all the incoming attacks.
Both of them let out a roar and rushed into the somewhat disorganized Sand ninja formation. Kawaki waved his sharp blade, and Tsunade's fists shook the heavens.
They completely disrupted the Sand ninja formation, and gradually, more and more elite Jonin from Sunagakure rushed to surround them.
"Find a chance and strike hard."
Kawaki shouted to Tsunade. Red Cursed Seals appeared around his eyes. He planned to single - handedly hold back all the Sunagakure Jonin who came to surround them.
"Okay."
Tsunade understood what Kawaki meant. Their goal had been achieved, and she turned around and fought her way into an open area.
Now she needed to find a high ground with a good view.
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