The Fourth Division Battlefield
After Hashirama faced off against Madara, he temporarily stabilized the situation. Not far away, the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, was observing the battle, ready to intervene at any moment.
With Gaara, Ōnoki, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, and the Second Mizukage Gengetsu in play, it wouldn't take long for the situation to be handled. After all, three Kage fighting one opponent was more than sufficient.
Up high, a Shadow Clone of Naruto stood silently, observing the entire battlefield. Everything was under control—there were no unexpected disruptions.
Compared to his past life, the reason Naruto was now intervening so aggressively was to reduce unnecessary casualties. Back then, countless lives had been lost when Madara dropped a meteorite onto the battlefield of the Fourth Division.
On the other hand, it was also to minimize losses among the White Zetsu Army.
One hundred thousand White Zetsu—in Naruto's eyes—were all valuable resources. He had a theory, a guess that needed confirmation, and those White Zetsu were essential to it. That's why he dispatched the team of Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Shisui, and Hoshigaki Kisame to capture Kabuto.
This was a hidden move, a carefully buried piece on the board, waiting for the right time.
The Shadow Clone of Naruto lowered his head in contemplation. The real body was still fighting against Obito and Sasuke. Kurotsuchi from the Second Division had already joined up with Darui from the First Division. Nara Shikamaru had also led half the Fourth Division to reinforce the First Division.
Mifune-sama from the Fifth Division had also joined the First Division battlefield.
As for Kakashi of the Third Division—thanks to the earlier advantage created by the Surprise Attack Division and with Naruto's assistance—Might Guy had opened the Seventh Gate of the Eight Gates Released Formation. He now served as the fastest and most destructive vanguard among all forces. Like a steel blade, he pierced right through enemy lines.
Of course, the original Naruto had already dispatched another Shadow Clone to follow the Surprise Attack Division just in case Kabuto tried to stir up trouble by summoning powerful reinforcements.
So right now, the most crucial battlefield was that of the First Division, under Darui's command.
Shadow Clone Naruto nodded silently to himself. The real body had already considered this and sent a Shadow Clone ahead to the First Division battlefield.
Akatsuki Hideout
Kabuto Yakushi was furious. What he had thought to be his trump cards had been perfectly countered by Naruto. No wonder Naruto had summoned those figures—they were all legendary Hokage, overwhelmingly strong. And the enemy side also had two current Kage: the Fourth Kazekage and the Third Tsuchikage.
Moreover, this Shadow Clone Naruto seemed to know the weakness of the Third Raikage. He sealed him instantly the moment their battle began.
Even the Second Tsuchikage, with his Dust Release: Detonation Core, had been neutralized—blown apart by Tobirama's Tandem Paper Bombs before he could recover, and was quickly sealed.
Kabuto groaned in frustration.
"I'm halfway dead from this joyride. You won't let me play properly? Fine, then I'll just flip the whole board!"
With that, Kabuto took out all the remaining Edo Tensei pawns and threw them into the battlefield.
"Even if some of them aren't powerful—some might even be trash—they can still create chaos and interfere with the flow of battle. Go!"
He activated Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation, releasing them across the battlefield.
Back when he was digging graves, he'd often come across ninjas he hadn't planned on using—like drawing cards and never getting an SSS rank. But they'd piled up, and now was the perfect time to throw them all away.
In addition, Kabuto summoned White Zetsu.
With a rustling sound, a White Zetsu surfaced and looked up. "What do you want with me?"
Kabuto asked, "Where's Black Zetsu?"
White Zetsu replied, "He's preparing to assassinate the daimyo of the various nations—see if he can capture them to use as leverage."
Kabuto sighed. "Fine. On your end, begin absorbing the chakra of nearby shinobi, infiltrate their ranks, carry out assassinations, and sow distrust among them. Create confusion, slow them down."
White Zetsu tilted his head. "Kabuto, you sound kind of desperate."
Kabuto smirked. "One of their divisions has already pierced through like a steel knife. Get to it."
White Zetsu nodded and vanished into the earth.
First Division Battlefield
The scene shifted back to when Tsunade departed from headquarters using the Heavenly Transfer Technique, arriving on the front lines.
Darui was organizing the defenses. A swarm of White Zetsu, mixed with Edo Tensei ninjas, were emerging from the sea—ready to storm the beach.
With a whoosh, Tsunade appeared in mid-air above the battlefield of the First Division. With a resounding bang, she landed forcefully.
"Strength of a Hundred Seal: Release! Medical Ninjutsu: Creation Rebirth!"
Her body erupted with chakra-infused steam, and the lightning-inflicted wounds covering her healed instantly. The regeneration diamond mark on her forehead condensed once more.
Upon recognizing her, Akimichi Chōza rushed over in excitement. "Tsunade-sama!"
Other Konoha ninjas followed, appearing one after another.
"Hokage-sama!"
"She's here to support us!"
With that, the morale on the battlefield surged. Word spread instantly: the Fifth Hokage had arrived. Darui moved swiftly from the frontlines, giving her a respectful nod. "Lord Hokage!"
Tsunade, as a Kage and commander from the Allied Headquarters, technically outranked Darui, and the protocol was clear.
Tsunade released her seal, her wounds completely healed, and nodded at Darui. "I heard the Gold and Silver Brothers are here. Raikage is very concerned about your situation, so I came to assist."
Hearing that his superior had sent someone on his behalf, Darui was visibly moved. He clenched his fists with determination.
"I won't let the Raikage-sama down!"
Suddenly, a scout on the coast shouted, "Captain! They're coming up!"
Darui immediately turned and shouted, "Excuse me, Lord Hokage. Since you're here, I'll leave command to you. I'll serve as the vanguard!"
With that, Darui leapt forward.
"Lightning Style: Black Panther!"
A jagged black lightning in the shape of a panther tore through the air, electrocuting the White Zetsu charging from the shore. Screams erupted.
The Kumogakure shinobi cheered.
"It's Black Lightning!"
"He's the only one personally approved by the previous Raikage to bear the 'Thunder' tattoo—Captain Darui!"
Watching the enemy scream in agony under the force of the Black Lightning, Darui offered a small smile.
"Sorry."
But more White Zetsu emerged in waves, rising from the depths of the sea.
Tsunade took position at the highest point, raising both arms.
"All units, prepare for battle!"
"Yes, ma'am!"
Kunai were drawn. Everyone braced themselves.
Nearby, Sarutobi Asuma leapt forward as well.
From a distance, a figure had kept his eyes on Tsunade ever since she arrived. Now, as he jumped forward, their eyes finally met.
"Tsunade?!"
"CRUSH THEM!"
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