Chapter 325: The Power of the War Fortress!
With the help of a vast number of teleportation platforms, the Allied shinobi completed their mobilization in just half a day.
Kakashi, the Fourth Raikage, Mei Terumi, Uchiha Shisui, Uchiha Itachi, Kitsuchi, Darui, and Gaara – a total of eight individuals – each took command of a War Fortress.
Concurrently, Neji's squad followed Kakashi, while Uchiha Sasuke was assigned to Uchiha Itachi's War Fortress. Naruto and Nawaki were on Gaara's War Fortress.
All eight War Fortresses headed directly for the location provided by Sarutobi Asuma.
The fastest were Kakashi, Uchiha Sasuke, and Naruto.
Whether by mastering the Flying Thunder God Technique or Space-Time Ninjutsu, they directly teleported their entire War Fortresses to the target location.
Land of Snow.
Using the coordinates provided by Sarutobi Asuma, Kakashi directly used the Flying Thunder God Technique to move them to the skies above the Jashinism stronghold.
Below was a snow-covered high mountain.
Inside the War Fortress, shinobi of the Hyuga Clan, along with Chakra Perception shinobi, immediately began observing and sensing the area below.
"Confirmed as a Jashinism stronghold. They are hidden within the mountain's core, with outposts set up on the summit. Their numbers exceed two hundred, and we have been discovered."
Hyuga Tokuma reported quickly.
Kakashi nodded and said, "Mark the entrances and exits. Neji, you and your team will be responsible for the exits."
"Might Guy, you'll be in charge of the main assault on the entrance."
"Be extremely cautious of Jashinism members, especially the possibility of the Evil God's descent."
"Perception shinobi, keep a close watch. If there are any strong Chakra fluctuations, immediately notify the frontline personnel."
The Yamanaka Clan member responsible for communications and perception forces immediately responded, "Yes, Lord Kakashi!"
Might Guy, as passionate as ever, grinned and said, "Kakashi, don't worry. Even if that guy called the Evil God shows up, I'll take him down with my burning youth!"
"Alright, let's move out!"
Kakashi gave the order.
At his command, the War Fortress immediately began to operate at high speed.
From the lower section of the sphere, numerous honeycomb-like openings appeared. Neji and the others descended from them, their backs unfolding dragonfly-like wings, allowing them to glide down at high speed.
This was a scientific ninja tool, a fusion of technology and ninjutsu developed over the past decade. It was a chakra-driven flight device, specifically researched to serve the War Fortresses.
The Allied shinobi descended from the sky like raindrops.
On the snow mountain, the Jashinism followers had also mobilized. They emerged from their stronghold, throwing projectiles at the descending Allied shinobi.
These Jashinism followers primarily relied on Taijutsu, combined with their immortality and Evil God's secret arts. They did not possess any Ninjutsu.
However, they had set up many large-scale offensive ninja tools on the mountain, such as massive crossbows, which were now in full effect.
But these were easily dodged by the Allied shinobi descending from the sky, followed by a barrage of Ninjutsu from above.
Wind Style, Fire Style, Water Style, Lightning Style – a wide variety, skillfully coordinated, unleashed a dense hail of Ninjutsu. Accompanied by booming sounds, the Jashinism followers on the snow mountain were swept away.
Then, Neji and the others landed on the snow mountain and quickly split into two groups.
Neji's group proceeded to block the exits of the Jashinism stronghold, while Might Guy launched a direct assault on the entrance.
Both teams advanced with unstoppable momentum, eventually converging within the stronghold to eliminate the Jashinism members.
Meanwhile, inside the War Fortress, Kakashi remained in command, also guarding against the Evil God's appearance.
However, until all Jashinism followers in the stronghold were killed or captured, the Evil God did not appear.
Land of Specters.
Utilizing Space-Time Ninjutsu, Uchiha Sasuke directly teleported the War Fortress to the skies above the Jashinism stronghold.
Below was a dense forest, making it almost impossible to detect the hidden stronghold.
However, it could not escape the Byakugan of the Hyuga Clan nor the powerful perception abilities of the sensory unit.
"The stronghold is located one hundred meters underground, but there are many hidden outposts within the forest."
"Their numbers exceed five hundred!"
After the assessment by the Byakugan and Chakra Perception, the situation below was quickly determined.
Uchiha Sasuke stated, "These Jashin followers must be very familiar with the terrain here, and they might have also set up many traps. While attacking from the sky allows us to catch them off guard, getting bogged down in the forest would also be disadvantageous for us."
Uchiha Itachi chuckled upon hearing this, "Then let's use the War Fortress to attack directly from the sky!"
"Mark the entrances and exits of the stronghold. Not a single Jashin follower must be allowed to escape."
"Sasuke, the rear of the stronghold will be your responsibility!"
Uchiha Sasuke nodded, and then his figure vanished.
Uchiha Itachi did not worry about his younger brother's safety as he issued commands orderly.
The War Fortress descended from the sky.
The Jashin followers within the forest quickly detected them. The information was rapidly relayed to the underground stronghold, and then a large number of Jashin followers emerged from underground, appearing from different parts of the forest, poised to act.
These people, one by one, stared up at the giant object in the sky. Far from being afraid, they were incredibly excited.
Today, they were going to perform a grand ritual!
This was the best way to repay Lord Evil God for granting them immortality!
However.
The War Fortress stopped after descending to a certain altitude.
Then, within the sight of the fanatical Jashinists, dense holes suddenly appeared beneath the War Fortress, resembling a giant beehive.
"What are these guys doing?"
The Jashinists looked on with confusion.
But immediately after, they instinctively closed their eyes.
Because the beehive-like holes of the War Fortress erupted with blinding light, and pillars of light rained down from the sky.
Rumble!
Chakra cannons bombarded the mountains and forests. Vegetation was pulverized, the earth cracked, and the ground shook.
Resistance?
Impossible!
At this moment, even immortality was useless.
As long as they were hit, their bodies would be torn to shreds. Even if they were immortal, it would be useless if they couldn't reassemble themselves.
After a round of intense chakra cannon fire, the dense mountain forests were riddled with holes, covered in scorched craters, looking as if they had been licked by a dog.
Many Jashinist followers survived, but they had lost their earlier fanaticism, replaced by terror. Especially when they saw their comrades torn to pieces and calling for help to put them back together, cold sweat broke out on their brows.
But before they could decide whether to stay or flee.
After a brief cooldown, the moved War Fortress fired its chakra cannons again, saturating the mountain forest below with fire, as if plowing a field.
Mountains crumbled and the earth split!
Shattered bodies flew everywhere!
The Jashinist followers hidden in the mountains and forests were like ants on a hot pan, completely at a loss.
...
Above an island in the Land of Water.
The War Fortress suddenly appeared.
Gaara asked Naruto, "Naruto, can you confirm there are no civilians on the island below?"
Naruto nodded, "My Good-Evil Perception only senses malice."
Nawaki's eyes darted around, "Captain Gaara, how about I use a Wood Clone to go take a look?"
"Don't worry, there's absolutely no danger, and it won't reveal our presence."
Gaara thought for a moment and then nodded, "You have the Flying Thunder God Technique. If there's any danger, you must return to the War Fortress immediately!"
"Yes!"
Nawaki replied excitedly, then quickly left.
A moment later, a passage opened at the bottom of the War Fortress, and over a dozen kunai flew down, landing on the island covered by forests below.
Then, using the Flying Thunder God Technique, Nawaki's Wood Clones directly appeared on the island, merging with the ground or trees to begin their reconnaissance.
Although the Jashinist followers had discovered the War Fortress in the sky and appeared in the forests, no one noticed Nawaki's Wood Clones.
Five minutes later.
All of Nawaki's Wood Clones returned to the War Fortress.
"Captain Gaara, the villages on the island below have been occupied by Jashinist followers. They're posing as the local villagers."
"Their real base is beneath the island, and they have secret underwater exits."
"They even have submarines. Damn it, how did these things fall into their hands!"
Nawaki said the last part with great anger.
Because submarines had only appeared in the Alliance very recently.
Gaara replied, "That's normal. Submarines aren't restricted in sales. As long as the Jashinist followers don't reveal their identities, they can easily purchase them."
Naruto nodded upon hearing this, then asked, "Gaara, how do you plan to attack? Make the arrangements quickly!"
A murderous glint flashed in Gaara's eyes, "We'll sink this island directly!"
Naruto, Nawaki, and the other ninjas were all stunned.
Gaara calmly explained, "If we send people down for a direct assault, with the Jashinists' strange techniques, even with our intelligence, casualties are unavoidable."
"Our objective this time is to destroy the Jashinist base and capture all the Jashinist followers in one go, leaving the Evil God with no usable followers."
"Since that's the case, let's just destroy this island. It's just consuming chakra anyway."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Nawaki couldn't help but exclaim, "That's so cool!"
"Captain Gaara, can I control it?"
"My chakra is extremely abundant, I can definitely power the strongest chakra cannon by myself."
However, Gaara did not agree this time, shaking his head. "Nawaki, your abilities are very important, so you can't consume too much chakra. We must consider that the Jashin cultists below might have the Evil God descend."
Naruto strongly agreed, nodding. "Gaara is absolutely right, let's all share the burden!"
The order was quickly given.
The ninjas responsible for the operation poured their chakra into the Sage Tree, and at the same time, a circular passage with a diameter of 20 meters appeared at the bottom of the War Fortress.
One minute later.
Accompanied by a blinding light, a thick chakra cannon with a 20-meter diameter shot out from the bottom of the War Fortress, blasting towards the island below.
The Jashin cultists below, who were still observing the War Fortress, were blinded by the light and closed their eyes.
Immediately after, the ground shook and a deafening sound was heard, followed by a terrible gale that uprooted the vegetation, blowing away the Jashin cultists.
In the center of the island, a giant crater appeared, with massive cracks spreading out from the sides, dividing the island.
At this moment, the entire island was trembling, and the sea outside surged, raising waves tens of meters high.
But before the Jashin cultists could react, another identical chakra cannon descended.
RUMBLE!
After the deafening sound, the island, already cracked, finally shattered completely!
It broke into seven or eight pieces, and the surging seawater poured in.
The Jashin stronghold located beneath the island was now in a state of utter destruction.
Inside the War Fortress, many ninjas looked at the collapsing and sinking island below, their faces filled with astonishment.
"Too amazing!"
"We never would have imagined such a weapon before!"
"This is even more powerful than a Tailed Beast!"
"Of course, the core of the fortress is Lord Asuma's Sage Tree!"
...
In fact, this was the first time the War Fortress had been truly deployed since its formation.
The ninjas present had also witnessed the powerful might of the War Fortress for the first time, so they were all shocked and then excited.
Because such a weapon belonged to them!
"Captain, there are submarines!"
A ninja from the Hyuga Clan reported in the command hall.
"Pursue them immediately and sink them!"
Gaara ordered.
The War Fortress immediately moved, its speed not slower than the submarines in the water. It quickly moved above the submarines and then unleashed a barrage of chakra cannons, blowing up the submarines underwater!
...
Alliance Headquarters.
Sarutobi Asuma had been closely monitoring the situation of each War Fortress and was very satisfied seeing them unleash their power one by one.
Although they could only deal with conventional ninjas and would have little substantial effect against Quasi-Six Paths or Six Paths Level opponents, it was already quite good for now.
The fusion device was also nearing completion. Once the fusion device and the dual core of the Sage Tree were ready, they would have a fighting chance against the Ōtsutsuki.
With the fusion device as the energy source, the Ōtsutsuki would not be able to absorb it.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Sarutobi Asuma frowned and let out a soft hum. "They're actually going for my base!"
...
Konoha, Sage Domain.
Ōtsutsuki Kamishiki appeared.
Following that, Tsunade, Shizune, and Yūhi Kurenai also appeared one after another.
"Kurenai, Shizune, go inform the village and evacuate the civilians!"
Tsunade said solemnly.
Yūhi Kurenai and Shizune nodded simultaneously, then disappeared from their positions.
Tsunade turned to Ōtsutsuki Kamishiki and said, "I'll leave the children to you!"
"Don't worry!"
Ōtsutsuki Kamishiki chuckled lightly.
Tsunade nodded, then her figure also disappeared.
Konohagakure, on a bustling street.
Ninjas suddenly appeared one after another, evacuating the crowd.
Inside an izakaya, a man in a black robe smiled as he looked at the situation outside. "So soon, I've been discovered!"
"In that case, will Asuma return?"
"Dealing with you is enough for me!"
Tsunade suddenly appeared opposite the man in the black robe.
At this moment, there was no one else left inside the shop.
Furthermore, the moment Tsunade appeared, thick, large logs rose from the ground, sealing off the entire shop.
"These little tricks won't stop me!"
The man in the black robe laughed, then looked at Tsunade and said, "Once I get rid of you, that Asuma fellow should be in great pain!"
As soon as the words fell, he suddenly flashed behind Tsunade.
Bang!
Tsunade was split apart by a scythe, turning into wood and shattering.
At the same time, wooden vines erupted from the ground, coiling around and binding the man in the black robe. Wooden spikes pierced his body, rapidly absorbing his physical and spiritual strength.
However, this had no effect.
All damage was transferred.
Outside, Tsunade watched.
The ability of this guy in front of her was extremely similar to her Rinnegan's dojutsu.
Moreover, this guy wielded it more easily; as long as he had followers, he could transfer damage infinitely.
It was almost the same as Sarutobi Asuma's Substitution Technique.
For a moment, Tsunade felt it was a bit tricky.
"However, I have to try and see if you can transfer my dojutsu!"
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