Land of Lightning.
Border.
In a vast, open area, a giant platform, dozens of meters high, stood in front.
Uchiha Yuzuru and the Third Raikage stood at the very front.
The strong wind made their clothes flap, and they stood side by side, arms crossed.
Below them were the neatly arrayed Kumogakure.
Everyone stood silently in place, not making a sound, their Kumogakure headbands converging into a silver torrent under the sunlight.
Opposite them was the Shinobi Alliance, composed of Konoha Village, Iwagakure, Hidden Sand Village, and Hidden Mist Village.
The two sides were less than a thousand meters apart, facing each other, the air filled with a murderous aura.
Danzo Shimura stood at the forefront of the Shinobi Alliance, his eyes flashing with excitement.
So many people would obey his command, awaiting his next order.
This feeling… was truly captivating!
Looking across the entire Ninja World, who else could command the Shinobi Alliance of four Villages like him?
Even Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara back then didn't have the honor he had now!
After this battle today, his prestige would surely spread throughout the Ninja World!
Thinking of this, Danzo Shimura took a deep breath, his voice amplified by Chakra, echoing in the ears of everyone in the Shinobi Alliance: "Opposite us are the rebels of Hidden Cloud Village. Today, we must defeat them at all costs."
"Charge!"
As Danzo Shimura finished speaking, the one hundred thousand Shinobi Alliance began to slowly move like a huge and precise machine, charging towards the position of the Kumogakure in front.
At the same time, the Kumogakure began to disperse in all directions, their originally neat formation splitting into four passages.
The next second, Ay, Killer Bee, Sakumo Hatake, and Uchiha Fugaku stepped to the very front.
Boom!
The Third Raikage's body plummeted like a cannonball from the platform dozens of meters high, creating dense, spiderweb-like cracks on the ground.
"Hahahaha… This is exciting! I've been looking forward to a battle like this for a long time!"
"Today, I'll show you what it means to be the Strongest Raikage!"
As the Third Raikage finished speaking, Ay, Killer Bee, and the others also came to stand behind him.
The five stood tall, facing the one hundred thousand Shinobi Alliance without changing expression.
Seeing this scene, the Ninja of the Shinobi Alliance all showed astonished expressions.
Someone couldn't help but shout: "What kind of joke is this? Facing so many of us, do they only plan to send five people to fight?"
"The Third Raikage, Ay, the Tailed Beast Jinchuriki, Sakumo Hatake, Uchiha Fugaku… Shouldn't these powerhouses be at the very back, overseeing the battle to stabilize morale?"
"Those Kumogakure must be crazy. They can't possibly think that just five people can stop us, can they?"
"Damn it, there's a limit to looking down on people! This is completely disregarding us!"
Hearing the angry questions from the Shinobi Alliance, the Third Raikage laughed again: "It's just a mere one hundred thousand Ninja. The few of us are enough."
"With great power comes great responsibility. Protecting the Village and my comrades is my duty as Raikage. Even if I die here, I will do my best to shelter the new sprouts as they grow!"
Ay loudly echoed: "That's right! We won't let our comrades die in vain for things we can do!"
After hearing their words, the Ninja of the Shinobi Alliance all showed confused expressions.
Especially the Konoha Ninja.
Why did these words sound so familiar?
Danzo Shimura, located far in the back, had a livid face.
These Kumogakure were definitely deliberately trying to sicken Konoha.
He didn't even need to think; it must have been the idea of those inherently evil Uchiha.
But to risk the lives of so many powerhouses just to sicken them, they would surely regret it!
The Third Raikage didn't care what the other side was thinking. After speaking, his body turned into a flash of lightning and charged towards the Shinobi Alliance first.
Uchiha Fugaku, Sakumo Hatake, and Ay immediately followed.
"Bee!"
Hearing Ay's shout, Killer Bee's body instantly surged with terrifying Chakra. Immediately after, the Eight-Tails' massive body appeared before everyone.
"Roar!"
With a roar, a giant Tailed Beast Ball immediately charged towards the Shinobi Alliance.
Seeing this scene, all the Iwagakure immediately slammed their hands on the ground: "Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!"
Thick earth walls rose from the ground, instantly forming an indestructible shield.
But the next second, the Tailed Beast Ball directly broke through all the earth walls and exploded among the Shinobi Alliance.
Boom!
In just an instant, the Shinobi Alliance suffered heavy casualties.
But what made them even more despairing was that a second Tailed Beast Ball followed close behind.
Boom!
Another earth-shattering tremor, and the Shinobi Alliance was once again severely hit.
"Quick! Stop the Eight-Tails! It can't release another Tailed Beast Ball, otherwise, we can't fight at all!"
They had already rehearsed for such a situation.
Immediately, a squad composed entirely of elite Ninja quickly rushed towards the Eight-Tails' position.
"You'll have to get past us first!"
"Hell Stab: Four-Fingered Nukite!"
The Third Raikage's figure flashed, and the bodies of a dozen Ninja were instantly pulverized.
Sakumo Hatake, Ay, and Uchiha Fugaku followed closely behind.
The four of them were like a sharp knife, fiercely piercing through the Shinobi Alliance's formation.
"Fire Release: Great Flame Technique!"
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
Dozens of Ninja from the Shinobi Alliance jointly released a combination Ninjutsu, and the huge area instantly engulfed the Third Raikage's body.
But the next second, the Third Raikage rushed out completely unharmed: "Hahahaha… Are you trying to tickle me?"
"True battle is a one-hit kill!"
As the Third Raikage's words fell, several more Ninja died by his hand.
With so many Ninja in the Shinobi Alliance, he only needed to charge back and forth with his fingers.
Not far from the Third Raikage, Ay was also like lightning.
He didn't have the Third Raikage's abnormal defensive power, so he specifically charged into densely packed areas of the Shinobi Alliance.
Many people, out of concern for their comrades, dared not jointly release large-scale Ninjutsu.
Ay was like a loach, impossible to catch.
"Thrilling! Thrilling!"
Ay shouted loudly.
He only needed to tightly pursue and tear at the Ninja of the Shinobi Alliance; there would be no life-threatening danger.
After all, although his defensive power was not as good as his father's, ordinary kunai and low-level Ninjutsu could not harm him.
And each of his elbow strikes could take an enemy's life.
On the other side, Uchiha Fugaku's crimson three-tomoe Sharingan spun rapidly.
All enemy movements were captured by him. No matter what kind of attack he faced, he could make the most correct choice in the shortest amount of time.
Uchiha Fugaku's magnificent swordsmanship, combined with his powerful dodging ability, made him like a butterfly, dancing gracefully amidst blood and fire.
"Everyone attack together! Even if we hurt our comrades, it's better than being continuously broken through by him like this."
Someone in the Shinobi Alliance shouted loudly.
But the next second, his heart was pierced from behind.
Looking at the dull eyes of his comrade behind him, he widened his eyes in unwillingness.
Not only did he have to constantly resist the Sharingan's Genjutsu and the opponent's exquisite swordsmanship, but now he also had to constantly guard against comrades who might be controlled by Genjutsu… He was just an ordinary Genin! Who could tell him how he was supposed to fight this?!
Uchiha Fugaku ignored the dead opponent, simply continuing to wield his long sword and slaughter.
During his time in Hidden Cloud Village, he learned Kumogakure's Lightning Release Body Forging Technique.
Although he couldn't master Ninjutsu like the Lightning Release Chakra Mode, his physical abilities were greatly enhanced.
Speed, strength, stamina… almost all aspects were improved.
When his long sword once again sliced through a Konoha Ninja's throat, Uchiha Fugaku said coldly: "This time, we are no longer comrades. Lament your unfortunate fate of not having the Sharingan."