For the Cloud-nin, avenging the Third Raikage was more than just an emotional pursuit—it was a supreme, unquestionable political mission. This shared sense of vengeance spread quickly through Kumogakure, burning like wildfire.
The Fourth Raikage understood the power of this force. Yet unwilling to provoke open war with Iwa-nin, he deliberately leaked intelligence about the ambush that led to the Third Raikage's death, igniting a barrel of gunpowder and sparking endless fury among the Cloud-nin.
At his command, the entire ninja force of Kumogakure launched a sudden, fierce attack on Danzo's position, determined to make the enemy pay for their crimes with blood.
After fierce combat, although Konoha suffered heavy losses, Danzo had many hidden trump cards. Though defeated, his forces weren't utterly crushed, and the fox-like Danzo narrowly escaped the Cloud-nin's pursuit.
Yet this sudden attack hit Root hard, just as it was starting to regain strength—leaving it in ruins. Meanwhile, with capable subordinates like Togai assisting him, the Fourth Raikage successfully consolidated his rule over Kumogakure.
Faced with the Cloud-nin's relentless assault and pressure from all sides, Danzo began to feel the strain. With no choice, he claimed serious injuries as an excuse and hurried back to the village to recover. At this critical moment, after deep contemplation, Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi decided to dispatch Minato Namikaze for reinforcement, appointing him temporary commander of the frontline.
Even though Minato arrived a little late on the battlefield, he still showed incredible skill along the battle-scarred border between the Land of Lightning and the Land of Fire—proving why he was called the Yellow Flash.
With incredible speed and exceptional ninjutsu skills, Minato repeatedly clashed fiercely with Kumogakure's A–B Combo. In countless life-or-death battles, he kept turning the tide in his favor and came out on top—soon becoming a name that enemies feared.
Because of his amazing feats on the battlefield, Minato gained great fame and was widely seen as the next Kage—the future Fourth Hokage.
Meanwhile, on another battlefield, with the overall situation in the Ninja World gradually stabilizing, the conflict between the Land of Water and the Land of Fire entered its final stage. Jiraiya, one of the legendary Sannin, lived up to his reputation as a commander and resolutely led his troops into battle, leading from the front.
In the thick smoke of war, Jiraiya faced powerful foes—the Three-Tails' jinchuriki and many deadly ninja wielding terrifying bloodline abilities. However, fortune seemed to favor Jiraiya, as he had already successfully gained crucial support from the mysterious Mount Myoboku.
Three giant, immensely powerful toads took turns charging forward, engaging the enemy in fierce life-or-death battles. Time and again, they repelled Kirigakure's surging waves of attacks like unstoppable tidal forces.
Unfortunately, the good situation didn't last long. With the sudden departure of Minato Namikaze, the Mist ninja forces that had previously been kept in check were now unleashed. Particularly terrifying were the Seven Swords of the Bloody Mist—they finally had free rein, like feral beasts freed from their chains. They turned their sights toward the Fire Country's vulnerable logistical lines, launching brutal and unrelenting raids.
At that time, Shiyu Uchiha had just secured a decisive and overwhelming victory in a brutal battle against the Iwa-nin and moved into the negotiation phase. To ensure proper treatment for the many injured ninja, he decisively ordered Shinku Yuhi to lead a group of wounded soldiers to return to Konoha Village first, so they could receive timely and effective medical care and begin their physical recovery.
Meanwhile, the remaining fearless warriors continued to hold the frontline. Their presence wasn't just about deterring the Iwa-nin before the peace treaty was signed—it was about defending the Fire Country's honor and dignity.
Due to escalating rear conflicts and a significant decrease in the number of personnel required for logistical duties, Konoha Village Leaders decisively ordered a reallocation of some personnel originally assigned to logistical duties to reinforce Jiraiya's troops. Although this eased the pressure on Jiraiya's forces, for the lengthy frontlines of the Land of Water, losing a peerless expert like Minato Namikaze—who could freely traverse the battlefield and strike like a ghost—meant they inevitably struggled to establish complete defenses.
Eventually, the clever Mist ninja located weaknesses in the defenses and repeatedly broke through. The Seven Swords of the Bloody Mist moved like phantoms into the Fire Country's territory, methodically tearing down logistical infrastructure and plunging the entire battlefield into chaos.
At the very same time, Might Duy—who served simultaneously as the orphanage's gatekeeper and vice principal—felt an instinctive, primal intuition that his son was facing a great danger. Although this feeling had no logical basis, he chose to trust it.
Without hesitation, he immediately dropped everything and rushed out of the village. Meanwhile, Shinku Yuhi—who had just returned from the frontlines and was currently working with the Police Force—quickly received the intelligence reports.
Based on the final few words Might Duy left behind, Shinku Yuhi learned of Might Guy's perilous situation. Immediately, he made a swift decision and set off right away to follow Might Duy.
Over these years, through continuous exploration and refinement of the [Eight Gates] training techniques, Might Duy had become the first to greatly benefit from it. Day after day of relentless training had finally brought well-deserved rewards—his standard combat strength had actually skyrocketed to the level of Tokubetsu Jonin!
However, it seemed this had become the limit of his growth potential. Even so, with his foundational strength significantly enhanced, once activating the [Eight Gates], his power still surged dramatically, resulting in a qualitative leap.
Currently, he could withstand the tremendous pressure brought by the [Seventh Gate] for extended periods, continuously unleashing astonishing power—fully capable of handling high-intensity warfare. During this time, his explosive burst speed even surpassed that of ordinary Kage-level experts.
On the other side, Shinku Yuhi, a master of Genjutsu whose combat prowess had already reached Kage level, had surpassed even his own strength at the moment of his recent breakthrough. Coincidentally, she formed a perfect complement with Might Duy.
One specialized in close-range aggressive combat, while the other excelled in illusion-based support. Their coordination was flawless, their combined power greater than the sum of its parts.
Furthermore, Might Guy, who could barely open the Fifth Gate even when pushing himself to the limit, joined the battle. Thus, these three ninja joined forces to face the dreaded Seven Swords of the Bloody Mist. A deadly showdown was about to begin.
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