eurekapd Chapter 795 Analysis of the Battle Situation
Chapter 795 Analysis of the Battle Situation
Zhang Hai silently analyzed the battle situation in his mind:
"Sunagakure's initial plan was merely a feint attack to capture Kikyo Mountain. However, Rasa became blinded by the ease with which Kikyo Mountain was taken and attempted to directly attack Konoha's headquarters to annihilate Konoha in one fell swoop. This was a fatal mistake."
"The reason why Sunagakure was able to fight its way to the entrance of Konoha was not because of its own strength, but because of the emptiness within Konoha. Rasa did not realize the frenzied revenge that Konoha's ninjas would unleash once the Konoha headquarters was destroyed, at which point Sunagakure would face the crisis of annihilation. This shows that Rasa failed to think about the problem from the perspective of a 'Kage' and had lost the 'right time'."
"Furthermore, Konoha is fighting on its home turf, and the familiar environment allows us to maximize the advantages of the puppet army, while Sunagakure has completely fallen into Konoha's trap. Konoha has already gained the 'advantage of terrain'."
"Most importantly, the ninjas of Konoha will fight to the death to protect their homeland, unleashing extraordinary power. This is the essence of 'human harmony'."
Zhang Hai concluded in his mind: "Luo Sha has none of the three advantages of 'favorable timing, advantageous location, and harmonious relationships.' Unless he possesses the strength of a Shadow-level expert and can single-handedly turn the tide of the battle, he will undoubtedly lose this battle."
The Hyuga clan, leading the charge, formed an impenetrable shield under the leadership of Hyuga Hiashi.
"Baguazhang·Huitian!"
Countless chakra halos of Gentle Fist erupted around the Hyuga clan members, forming an impenetrable defensive line in conjunction with the defenses of the other Konoha ninjas. The Sunagakure puppet army was unable to advance an inch under the obstruction of "Rotation," and attacks from various hidden weapons such as kunai, shurikens, and poison needles were all effectively blocked.
This result was like a bucket of ice water poured over Luo Sha's heart. His previously inflated confidence was dealt a severe blow. He gritted his teeth, looking at the puppet army that was blocked in front of him. Finally, his face hardened, and a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.
"Elder Chiyo! Unleash the trump card immediately!" Rasa shouted the order.
Chiyo hesitated for a moment upon hearing this. She glanced at the battlefield situation and replied in a low voice, "Lord Kazekage, the puppet hasn't yet reached its optimal attack position..."
"Execute the order!" A flash of bloodlust and madness appeared in Rasa's eyes as he roared, his voice almost drowning out the clamor of the battlefield. "I am the combat commander appointed by the Kazekage! Elder Chiyo, execute the order!"
Faced with Rasa's almost crazed gaze, Chiyo finally sighed and said nothing more. She knew that Rasa was completely blinded by rage at this moment.
Standing atop the giant slug's head, Zhang Hai watched the unfolding events outside the village and couldn't help but sigh. He knew better than anyone the true purpose behind Sasori's creation of these poisonous puppets. Sasori had even stated that he would forgo his revenge against Konoha if Zhang Hai had asked. However, Zhang Hai hadn't stopped him.
Zhang Hai believes that Sasori's parents died in the Second Shinobi World War, ultimately at the hands of his teacher (the Second Hokage), so it's reasonable for Sasori to hold a grudge against Konoha. Furthermore, when Sasori created these puppets, he didn't anticipate that Rasa and Chiyo would use them to directly attack Konoha, nor did he expect Rasa to be so reckless.
Zhang Hai understood that once these toxins spread, given Scorpion's masterful poison-making abilities, the entire Hidden Leaf Village would be shrouded in poisonous fog for a long time. At that point, even if the main battlefield could be rebuilt, it would be impossible to restore its former vitality, and it would ultimately become a deadly wasteland.
"Damn it! How dare they?!"
Tsunade, standing behind, trembled with rage, her hands and feet turning ice-cold. Her emerald eyes were filled with fury and killing intent as she shouted, "All Wind Release ninja, advance! Stop this poisonous fog from entering the village at all costs!"
A large number of Konoha ninjas reacted to the sound, rushing forward and using Wind Release techniques to disperse the billowing dust. However, Konoha's Wind Release ninjas were few in number, far fewer than the number of puppets and Sand Ninjas. While their Wind Release techniques could disperse some of the poisonous dust, they were woefully inadequate against such a massive quantity of poisonous creatures.
Just then, the Sand Ninja behind the dust had completed their hand seals!
A powerful gust of wind swept in, rapidly merging with the poisonous substances permeating the air. In an instant, it formed a vast, all-encompassing purple poisonous mist, blotting out the sun and dyeing the entire sky an eerie violet color.
Konoha Village was instantly enveloped in this boundless purple poisonous fog. The ninjas watched as the fog rolled in, their faces filled with despair; some even muttered to themselves, "Konoha... is going to be destroyed..."
Just as an atmosphere of despair was spreading through Konoha Village—
A black cloud suddenly appeared in the sky and rapidly multiplied at a visible speed, covering the entire area. Like an arrow released from a bow, this black cloud rushed towards the area where the poisonous fog was spreading with incredible speed and without hesitation.
"boom--!"
The black and purple mists collided violently, producing a dull thud. Clusters of black clouds, as if possessing a life of their own, quickly blocked the path of the poisonous mist.
In the sky, black and purple torrents intertwined. The purple poisonous fog, like a maddened beast, tried to break through the obstruction of the black clouds, while the black clouds, like a vast, organized net, firmly resisted the purple fog's impact, preventing it from advancing even an inch further.
Hiashi Hyuga, who was at the forefront, clearly saw the true nature of the dark cloud through his Byakugan – it wasn't a cloud, but a dense swarm of insects!
"It's the Aburame clan!" Hiashi Hyuga felt relieved. He knew that with the Aburame clan involved, the threat of the poisonous fog would be greatly reduced. The Aburame clan's parasitic insects were born with a strong resistance to and ability to absorb toxins.
Tsunade, who was behind them, also saw what was happening in the sky, and her tense nerves finally relaxed. She shouted, "All Konoha ninja, reinforce your defenses again! And take your antidote pills beforehand!"
The Konoha ninja, their morale restored, sprang into action. They quickly formed hand seals and chanted, "Earth Release: Multiple Earth Flow Wall!"
Massive earthen walls rose around the village, forming a solid barrier that completely blocked the view between Sunagakure and Konoha. At this moment, all they could see was the swirling purple-black poisonous mist in the air.
Chiyo, on the outer edge, saw the purple mist lessen and a hint of resentment flashed in her eyes. She didn't give up, but continued to control the puppet's self-destruction, sending even more poisonous mist rising. The newly formed poisonous mist, like a raging beast, combined with the Sand Ninja's Wind Release techniques, once again engulfed Konoha Village.