Jinin Akebino's face was so dark it looked like water could drip from it.
The plan for a full-scale offensive was completely ruined.
The explosive eggs falling from the sky had caused the death of nearly a thousand Mist ninja in an instant.
On one hand, the explosive eggs came too suddenly, and their power was indeed immense.
On the other hand, the Mist ninja were too concentrated.
Because they were concentrated, the casualties caused by the explosions were high.
And because they were too concentrated, it was difficult even to run.
In their panic, some Mist ninja didn't die from the explosions of the eggs, but from being trampled by their own people.
One foot after another.
A Mist ninja was trampled to death by his own village comrades.
And the Yatagarasu's attack hadn't stopped.
Explosive eggs were still falling.
"It must be Fuguki!"
"I felt something was wrong with that guy before."
"Ever since the failed ambush on Pakura, he's like a different person."
"Last time was clearly a great opportunity, but he chose to retreat on his own initiative."
"This entire plan was formulated by Fuguki—the time, the location, everything. In this situation, for us to suddenly suffer such an attack here, I don't believe it has nothing to do with Fuguki."
"Without Fuguki, how could the Sand Village determine the location here?"
"How could the Sand Village determine the time?"
"Fuguki sold out the village; he's a traitor!"
Jinin Akebino had already branded Fuguki Suikazan a traitor in his mind.
However, Jinin Akebino knew that right now, it was more important to stabilize the chaotic Mist army.
"Stand apart!"
"Ninja with ultra-long-range attack methods, come to me!"
Jinin Akebino stared fixedly at the Yatagarasu high in the sky.
"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"
A Mist ninja quickly formed hand seals, and the next moment, a water dragon shot into the sky.
On the other side, a Mist ninja flicked his wrist, and immediately over a dozen shuriken flew out.
But, it was useless.
The Yatagarasu's altitude was too high, so high that the attacks of these ordinary Mist ninja couldn't be effective at all.
They couldn't even touch it.
An explosive egg fell straight toward the ninja organized by Jinin Akebino.
Boom!
Accompanied by a huge explosion, another wave of Mist ninja was killed.
A massive crater appeared on the ground.
Rasa looked down from above.
The Mist ninja revealed expressions of despair.
"Can't hit it, can't hit it at all!"
"We can only be targets!"
"What kind of summoning beast is this exactly?"
"Run, run quickly!"
...
The Yatagarasu's massive figure circled high in the sky.
The Mist ninja below scattered like birds and beasts.
In a short time, it was impossible to organize any offensive.
The Yatagarasu let out a cry.
The current Yatagarasu was very excited. Watching so many Mist ninja below being blown to death by itself, the Yatagarasu only felt its thoughts instantly clear, and all its anger had been vented.
But, the Yatagarasu had used too many explosive eggs at once and was nearly dry.
However, even if the Yatagarasu could lay more eggs, given the current state of the Mist army, dropping an explosive egg wouldn't kill many Mist ninja, at most a dozen or so.
As for lowering its altitude and using Magnet Release to attack the Mist ninja...
Rasa didn't have such thoughts either.
This would be equivalent to giving the Mist Village a chance.
Rasa himself would be fine.
But the Yatagarasu's body was too large; once it descended, it would be equivalent to a living target.
Attacks from a dozen or a few dozen Mist ninja wouldn't pose a threat to the Yatagarasu.
But once the numbers went up, attacks from several hundred or several thousand Mist ninja were something the Yatagarasu absolutely couldn't withstand.
Even the Third Raikage fell to the Hidden Rock's human wave tactics; no matter how strong the Yatagarasu was, it wasn't as strong as the Third Raikage.
Jinin Akebino's face was very ugly.
"Ruined, it's all ruined!"
The entire Mist army had fallen into panic. Unless they could immediately shoot down the giant bird in the sky right now, it was impossible to rally everyone in a short time.
In other words, this full-scale offensive against the Sand army ended before it even began.
Jinin Akebino stared fixedly at the Yatagarasu in the sky.
"Damn it!"
The failure of the full-scale offensive was only one aspect.
What worried Jinin Akebino more was that the Third Mizukage would pin this blame on him.
Because while the nominal commander was Hozuki Mangetsu, everyone in the upper echelons knew that Hozuki Mangetsu had no command talent and was just a figurehead. If someone had to take responsibility, they would definitely make him take it.
This was why Jinin Akebino had been so diligent.
But now, the operation had failed.
What kind of punishment would he receive?
Last time, he hadn't done anything wrong, yet he was stripped of his commander position.
What about this time?
"It's not my fault."
"It's all Fuguki's fault!"
"Fuguki must have colluded with the Sand Village and sold out the Mist Village!"
...
...
On the other side, Genji and the others were frowning deeply.
Calculated by time, the Mist army's frontal assault should have arrived long ago.
But now, there was unexpectedly no movement at all.
"What is the situation?"
"Did Hozuki Mangetsu betray the village?"
"But Jinin Akebino is there too."
Fuguki Suikazan was somewhat anxious.
The formulator of this plan was Fuguki Suikazan.
Therefore, if something went wrong with the plan, Fuguki Suikazan would inevitably be the most anxious one.
"Who can relieve me?"
"I will!"
Mei Terumi's eyes lit up, and she rushed directly forward.
Fuguki Suikazan hesitated for a moment but still withdrew.
Mei Terumi looked at Pakura, very excited.
"Hero of the Sand Village, Pakura. I have long heard of your name. Everyone says your strength is very great, ranking first among contemporary kunoichi. Please instruct me!"
Pakura narrowed her eyes slightly.
"You are?"
"Hidden Mist Village, Mei Terumi!"
As Mei Terumi spoke, she formed hand seals.
"Take this."
"Lava Release: Melting Apparition Technique!"
Pakura raised an eyebrow.
"Kekkei Genkai, huh? No wonder you have the courage to face me directly. But, you are too naive. A ninja's strength is not just about Kekkei Genkai, but more about training day and night."
"You are still far too early!"
Pakura twisted her body, dodging Mei Terumi's attack.
Then, adjusting her body in mid-air.
The next moment, she charged straight at Mei Terumi.
Mei Terumi's face changed.
Just then.
Whoosh!
The sound of breaking air rang out, and Kushimaru Kuriarare appeared in time, blocking Pakura.
Genji's heart tightened, and seeing Mei Terumi was fine, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, looking at Fuguki Suikazan, his gaze held a trace of unkindness.
But Fuguki Suikazan didn't notice.
Fuguki Suikazan's thoughts at this moment were all on why the Mist army hadn't arrived.
"Elder Genji, have you received any news?"
"What is the situation with Hozuki Mangetsu?"