As the Bloodstained Force from Kirigakure quietly landed, the festival celebrations in Uzushiogakure were drawing to a close.
The Uzumaki clan ninjas acted swiftly, guiding the civilians, the elderly, children, and women of Uzumaki Village into the shelter in an efficient and orderly manner.
As a representative of the Senju clan, Nawaki was also forced to remain in the shelter.Although he was somewhat unwilling, he understood that it was for his safety.
He stood at the entrance of the shelter, watching people rush in, and a sense of powerlessness welled up inside him.
Once the last person entered the shelter, the Fifth Elder and his subordinates immediately sprang into action.They swiftly unleashed powerful ninjutsu, activating a defensive barrier.
The Fifth Elder stood before the barrier, his voice deep and resolute: "We are the last line of defense; behind us are our loved ones.Unless we die, we will absolutely not allow any enemy to harm them!"
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On the other side, the Kaguya clan ninjas advanced rapidly.Their speed was extremely fast, further widening the distance between them and the other ninja clans.
This news quickly reached the temporary command post at Uzumaki Clan Hall.Upon learning of this situation, Hatake Kaede immediately sensed the opportunity presented by it.
He realized that the Kaguya clan's ninjas had become an isolated force that was too far ahead.
This is undoubtedly a golden opportunity!If we can seize this opportunity to strike quickly, before the other bloodline clans have time to react, we have a high chance of wiping out the Kaguya clan's ninjas in one fell swoop.
Time was of the essence, and the opportunity to strike was fleeting.
Without hesitation, Hatake Kaede led the Uchiha squad and the Uzumaki clan ninjas to confront the Kaguya clan.The leader of the Uzumaki clan was none other than Uzumaki Reina, who had come to invite Hatake Kaede.
With a bloodthirsty excitement on her face, Kaguya Kokuga led her equally ecstatic clansmen toward Uzushiogakure.
Red Leaf Gorge is a place nestled between two high mountains, with precipitous terrain and deep, secluded valleys.It is the only way to reach the Hidden Tide Village and also the ambush site carefully chosen by Hatake Kaede.
Hatake Kaede had already led the Uchiha squad and the Uzumaki clan ninjas, lying in ambush on the rock walls on both sides of the canyon, quietly waiting for the Kaguya clan ninjas.
Time ticked by, and finally, a cacophony of footsteps echoed in the distance.The madmen of the Kaguya clan, like a pack of ferocious beasts, stormed into Red Leaf Gorge.
These members of the Kaguya clan all had fierce expressions and exuded a violent aura.
They were clearly unaware of Hatake Kaede and the others' presence, and rushed straight into the "pocket" that Hatake Kaede had specially prepared for them.
A dazzling firework streaked across the sky, bursting into brilliant flames.
At the same time, twelve Uzumaki clan ninjas stood in four different positions.Simultaneously, they formed hand seals, and a powerful surge of chakra energy erupted from their bodies, coalescing into a massive, transparent barrier.
"Ninja Art: Four Spirits Formation!"
This was a pre-arranged battle plan.The Uzumaki clan ninjas, skilled in creating barriers, set up a barrier to block the Kaguya clan's retreat and try to wipe them all out.
Kaguya Kokuga, who was running forward, had no idea that there was a barrier here, and it was too late to dodge.
With a loud "bang," Kaguya Kokuga crashed straight into the rising barrier like a headless fly.
"Boom!" Kaguya's body was sent flying like a cannonball, finally coming to a stop after crashing into the rocks on either side.
The impact caused Kaguya Kokuga considerable damage.His body was contorted, and he continuously coughed up large amounts of blood, which splattered onto the ground.
The intense pain fueled Kaguya's excitement, his face contorted in agony, making his already ferocious appearance even more terrifying.
"Haha, looks like we've been ambushed!"
The Kaguya clan ninjas showed no fear on their faces, but rather an expression of excitement and anticipation, their eyes fixed on the suddenly appearing Hatake Kaede and his companions.
"Finally, we can have a good, satisfying fight!" Kaguya Kokuga's voice was high-pitched and impassioned.He looked around and shouted to his clansmen, "Let these trash know the power of the Kaguya clan!Kill!Don't let a single one of them escape!"
As he finished speaking, the Kaguya clan ninjas let out a wild howl.
Their faces contorted into ferocious grins, their eyes turning bloodshot with excitement, like a pack of hungry wolves spotting their prey.
Immediately afterwards, they launched an attack without hesitation.
All the Kaguya clan members knelt on one knee at the same time, slamming their hands onto the ground.
In an instant, the ground shook violently, and countless sharp, white bones burst forth from the ground, like a group of ferocious venomous snakes, rapidly extending towards Hatake Kaede and the others on the rock wall.
"Corpse Vein Linkage - Dance of the Early Fern!"
Seeing the situation before him, Hatake Kaede issued an order without hesitation: "Earth StyleTeam, Water Style Team, Sealing Team, proceed immediately according to the pre-arranged plan!"
"Yes, sir!" Everyone readily accepted the order.
Uchiha Komura (a Chunin in the Uchiha team mentioned earlier who was skilled in Lightning Style and Earth Release) led five Uzumaki clan ninjas out first.The group simultaneously formed hand seals and unleashed Earth Styleninjutsu together.
"Earth Release: Earth and Land Reversal!"
The ground seemed to be lifted up by a giant hand, violently flipping upwards.The bone spikes that had been rising were all pushed to both sides by this powerful force.
Immediately afterwards, six more Uzumaki clan ninjas emerged from underground.They stood in a row and simultaneously activated their Water Style ninjutsu.
"Water Style: Scale Water Wave!"
Accompanied by their shouts, the ragingThe surging water flowed out from the ground like a ferocious beast.
The water rushed toward the Kaguya clan ninjas at an astonishing speed.Upon contact with the ninjas, the water waves immediately formed layers of film, enveloping them.
Finally, Uzumaki Reina (the leader of the Uzumaki clan who invited the protagonist earlier) led five other clan members out.
"Ninja Art: Flowing Water Seal!"
Black runes appeared on the surface of the water film.These runes moved rapidly, intertwined, and eventually formed complex and mysterious seals.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Hatake Kaede led Uchiha Kaze and Uchiha Aokawa to attack.
"Thunder Prison·Conviction!"
A flash of lightning followed as Hatake Kaede's ninja sword sliced through the water membrane, engulfing the Kaguya clan ninja.The water membrane shattered instantly, cutting the ninja inside in two.
Without even glancing at them, Hatake Kaede continued to attack the next trapped Kaguya clan ninja.
On the other side, Uchiha Kaze and Uchiha Aokawa were also making rapid progress, their three-tomoe Sharingan taking turns casting genjutsu and relentlessly reaping the lives of the Kaguya clan.
"You think this thing can trap me?That's wishful thinking!Dance of the Tang Pine!"
Trapped within the water film, Kaguya's Bone Fang roared, and numerous bone spikes appeared on her body.The bone spikes pierced the water film, making it uneven, and within minutes, the bones pierced through the water film, freeing Kaguya's Bone Fang from its confinement.
The remaining Kaguya clan members followed suit and escaped from the water membrane one after another.
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