Tengen led his ninja team straight through the Land of Fire, moving at a swift pace.
Before long, he halted, hearing the sounds of clashing ninjas and sensing the surging chakra of countless fighters engaged in battle.
This was thanks to Tengen's ability to sense energy.
Though his energy-sensing range was still limited, he could utilize its basic functions.
"Be cautious. Something's off. Konoha and Kumogakure are likely in combat." Tengen warned his team.
"Understood." The Konoha ninjas behind him nodded solemnly, trusting his words implicitly.
"Move slowly." Tengen instructed. Soon, they witnessed Konoha ninjas retreating under Kumogakure's relentless assault. Tengen knew this was just one of many battlefields, ninja warfare was always intense, rarely allowing large gatherings unless for a full-scale attack or a concentrated ninjutsu assault.
"Kushina, prepare to provide support." Tengen said.
"Yes, Tengen." Uzumaki Kushina nodded.
As their team joined the fray, the battle's momentum shifted toward Konoha.
The Konoha ninjas breathed a sigh of relief. Reinforcements?
But why so few?
Even so, Tengen's hundred-plus jōnin were enough to turn the tide.
The battlefield gradually tilted in Konoha's favor.
"Kushina, I'm heading to another battlefield. Handle things here." Tengen said.
"Got it." Kushina replied with a nod.
Moments later, Tengen crouched atop a large tree, observing a distant skirmish with a smile. "Familiar faces, huh."
…
At the Land of Hot Water's border, the sounds of relentless combat echoed, with countless ninjutsu attacks lighting up the battlefield.
Earth Release, Fire Release, Water Release, Lightning Release, all clashed here.
This was the war between Konoha and Kumogakure.
Most battlefields saw Konoha at a disadvantage, while Kumogakure held the upper hand.
In one such skirmish, a green-clad youth shouted, "Konoha Whirlwind!" His blazing speed sent a Kumo ninja flying with a swift kick.
"Uchiha Style: Sword Leap Flame!" Another youth in Konoha garb wielded a katana, its blade wreathed in flames, striking a Kumo ninja with lethal force.
The Kumo ninja fell, incinerated.
"Shisui, you're impressive." The green-clad youth, Might Guy, said with a grin.
"You're not bad yourself, Guy." Uchiha Shisui replied.
"Don't flatter me. You're practically at jōnin level." Might Guy said with a wry smile.
"You're no different." Shisui countered. "But right now, we need to lead our Konoha ninjas out of here. The Kumo ninjas are overwhelming us, it's getting too dangerous."
"Agreed." Guy nodded.
Their chakra wasn't infinite. Lingering too long, especially as it dwindled, would put them in grave peril.
Their fellow Konoha ninjas were also at a disadvantage.
At that moment, a familiar voice reached them.
"Looks like you two could use some help." A figure said, appearing beside them.
"Tengen!" Guy and Shisui exclaimed, both recognizing him.
"How are you here? Weren't you on the Iwagakure front?" Shisui asked, astonished.
Clearly, lower-ranking ninjas like them hadn't been informed of Tengen's mission.
"I'm here on the Hokage's orders to support you." Tengen said with a smile.
"Support us?" Guy blinked, though he knew Tengen's strength was formidable.
"Let's deal with this first." Tengen said, forming hand seals. Dozens of clones appeared, then vanished in a flash.
Screams of Kumo ninjas echoed from nearby.
Multiple Wood Clone Technique.
Even a fraction of Tengen's power was enough to handle the Kumo ninjas here.
His true strength was staggering.
"Incredible." Guy said, stunned. Even jōnin couldn't last long against Tengen's clones. How terrifying was Tengen himself?
"No surprise from someone with the Mangekyō Sharingan." Shisui said, equally shocked.
"Shisui, Guy, do you know where Fugaku-sama's group is?" Tengen asked.
"We're not sure of their exact location." Shisui said, shaking his head.
"Hm." Tengen's gaze fixed on a direction.
"What's wrong, Tengen? Did you find something?" Shisui asked, puzzled.
"We'll catch up later. For now, find your team and regroup with other Konoha ninjas." Tengen instructed.
"Got it. Stay safe." Guy and Shisui nodded, aware this wasn't the time for reminiscing.
Tengen parted ways with them, heading toward a specific direction. He'd detected a strong signal, likely the heart of the fiercest fighting.
As he drew closer, he sensed powerful chakra permeating the area.
One chakra signature was particularly familiar.
"Eight-Tails' Killer B." Tengen said, smiling. "That's the place."
He moved swiftly, a blur of motion. Any Kumo ninja in his path saw only a flash of light before being cleaved in two, his attacks too fast to counter.
Might as well clear the way while heading to the main fight.
…
"The Hyūga clan's Gentle Fist is impressive, but it's not enough to match my taijutsu." The Third Raikage said, facing Hyūga Hiashi.
"Hmph. Eight Trigrams Air Palm!" Hiashi assumed a stance, a circular Eight Trigrams forming around him. He thrust his palm forward, unleashing a high-density chakra blast toward the Raikage.
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