RNP Chapter 120 We won this war!
Chapter 120 We won this war!
Chapter 120 We won this war!
Using his flying ability, Makoto Kariju quickly ascended into the air and soon escaped Minato Namikaze's attack range, as well as leaving Kazama and Yatani.
He sensed the impending expiration of the God's Hand replication state and quickly made calculations in his mind.
The Susanoo armor has been deactivated, and the power of the Rinnegan and Mangekyou Sharingan is waning. We must retreat as soon as possible, find a safe place to rest, and wait for the cooldown period to pass.
Looking down at the massive sinkhole and the remaining Konoha camp in the distance from high above, he felt little emotion.
That's how war is; it's either you die or I die.
However, there are many unspoken rules on the battlefield, such as not killing envoys, not slaughtering civilians at will, and not easily using forces beyond one's capacity.
Actions like Makoto Karatachi directly destroying the entire logistics supply station and Minato Namikaze using the Tailed Beasts to directly attack the rear were, to some extent, operations that violated the rules of the battlefield. There was also Minato Namikaze's plan to directly attack the village's homeland.
Once something like this is done, it's best to completely eliminate the problem, otherwise, things could get really messy.
Makoto Koji gathered his chakra, lowered his altitude, and like a weary bird returning to its nest, silently glided into the rolling mountains and forests of southeastern Fire Country.
The power of the Rinnegan and Mangekyou Sharingan has completely faded, and his eyes have returned to their original purple color.
Although his chakra was plentiful, he was mentally exhausted, and his temples were throbbing.
The final wave of implanting mental suggestions into Kushina consumed too much of Makoto's mental and physical energy, but fortunately the results were pleasing.
Gouju Cheng looked around, not daring to relax for a moment.
Although this place is on the border of the Land of Fire and not far from the coastline, it is still within the territory of the Land of Fire.
Although Kazama and Yagaya's main Konoha force was crippled by him, Konoha's foundation should not be underestimated, and no one can guarantee that there might still be some Konoha ninja remaining in these places.
He chose the most concealed route, traversing the dense canopy, using the complex terrain and vegetation to conceal his figure, while simultaneously maximizing his perception and remaining vigilant for any movement.
It wasn't until an hour later, when all three God Hand skill slots had cooled down, that he felt safe and at ease.
"Konoha was basically crippled by me on the battlefield in Kirigakure, but it still has a deep foundation and its strength remains."
"However, with the Iwagakure and Kumogakure holding them back, they probably won't be able to spare many troops for the time being."
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"But here in the village—"
Gouju Cheng walked briskly while secretly pondering to himself.
Because of his decisive blow, the Mist Village won the Battle of Fog, but it seems unlikely that the two sides can continue their offensive.
Konoha still has to deal with Iwagakure and Kumogakure, while Kirigakure, although it became the victor with the help of Makoto Karatachi, has very few troops left.
Kirigakure already had the smallest population among the five great ninja villages. After months of fighting, coupled with those Tailed Beast Balls that struck the very center of the battlefield, Kirigakure's manpower was reduced to rock bottom.
Even if we include the ninjas in the village, the number of Kirigakure ninjas at this moment is probably only a little over a thousand!
A force of over a thousand ninjas may sound like a lot, but for a ninja village, especially one that has just suffered a Pyrrhic victory, this number of troops is stretched thin as it has to maintain border defenses, handle internal affairs, and guard against the covetousness of other forces.
"Next, Kirigakure will likely enter a long period of recuperation and rebuilding."
Gouju Cheng sighed softly.
War is never an end in itself, but merely a means.
From initial aggression driven by self-interest, to later war for the sake of war, and now to withdrawal.
Kirigakure cannot launch a comeback and continue its invasion of Konoha, but they can still use Makoto Karatachi's great victory to obtain as much war reparations as possible as the victors.
Whether this momentum can recover from the losses suffered during the Battle of Kirigakure, or even secure a more advantageous position in the future ninja world landscape, depends on subsequent strategic planning.
"However, let Mizukage and my cousin deal with these problems."
Gouju Cheng shook his head, temporarily setting aside these macro-level strategic considerations.
The most urgent thing is to get back to the village first, then get a good night's sleep to soothe my tired body and mind.
How about we go to Yu-no-Kuni for a hot spring bath?
Ok?
Suddenly, a faint, almost imperceptible fluctuation of chakra, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, gently rippled across the edge of his keen senses.
It is neither an animal nor the wind.
It was a kind of hidden chakra that blended into the environment like a chameleon, with a touch of mimicry!
If Makoto hadn't activated his sensory abilities to a high degree to ensure his safety from encountering people from Konoha or other threats while his God Hand was on cooldown, he might not have been able to detect it!
He observed his surroundings discreetly and finally located the scent in a grove of trees.
Then----
"Amaterasu!"
The inextinguishable flames of Amaterasu roared and burned, instantly igniting the grove of trees.
The next moment, a pure white humanoid creature burst out of the trees with a scream, howling and wailing as it frantically pounded at the Amaterasu Fire on its body.
"This is----?"
Makoto Koji finally saw through the true nature of the monitor.
It was a pale, humanoid creature, as if its skin had been peeled off.
It has a human-like outline, but its body surface is incredibly smooth, and pure white tissue fluid is oozing from the areas burned by Amaterasu, making it look extremely eerie.
White Zetsu!
Gouju Cheng felt a chill run down his spine and instantly recognized the origin of this thing.
Madara Uchiha used the Gedo Mazo and Hashirama's cells to cultivate mass-produced reconnaissance soldiers, the strongest camera in the ninja world, and spore clones spread all over the world!
Old Man Barehead had indeed been secretly monitoring him all along!
It makes sense. Anyone who is making plans and suddenly discovers a bloodline limit like God's Hand, which is a bug-level ability, would inevitably be wary, let alone the fact that it brought Obito such a big surprise and almost killed him.
I just don't know if my copying of the Rinnegan has been exposed.
Makoto Karatachi has always tried his best to hide the power of the Rinnegan. He only reveals a little bit of it when he clashed with Minato Namikaze, and even then, he was wearing a mask. At other times, even when he uses the power of the Rinnegan, he does it through an invisible and intangible Limbo clone.
However, White Zetsu clones are ubiquitous, and Makoto Kariji was unsure whether Madara Uchiha would have any ulterior motives or thoughts about him if his copying of the Rinnegan had been exposed.
And that old bastard Black Zetsu—
Countless thoughts flashed through Makoto Goji's mind, but his hands did not stop moving in the slightest.
No matter how much his information has been exposed, we should capture this White Zetsu who has come to our doorstep first!
"call out!"
Seeing the White Zetsu constantly patting the black flames on its body, trying to extinguish them, Makoto Karuta raised his hand and fired a Water Gun, blowing its head off. Then he deliberately extinguished Amaterasu, leaving the White Zetsu's body intact.
This stuff is really good!
This batch of white is definitely not a human modification created by Kaguya-sama, but rather created by Madara Uchiha using Hashirama Senju's cells and the chakra of the Gedo Mazo!
Hashirama Senju, the God of Shinobi, the reincarnation of Ashura, and the possessor of the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai.
His cells contain unparalleled vitality and enormous chakra. The degree of his bloodline reversion is even more abnormal than that of Ashura, the son of the Six Paths. He can be called a humanoid miniature divine tree!
Without Hashirama Senju, the plot of the entire ninja world would have taken at least another five hundred years to develop.
Orochimaru coveted it, Danzo transplanted it, Madara Uchiha used it to create the White Zetsu army, and even Obito and later Kabuto used it to cause trouble.
And now, a complete, fresh, and possibly even still alive White Zetsu body is placed in front of Makoto Goji!
Even though the purity and strength of the Hashirama cells in the White Zetsu's body are vastly different from those of Hashirama Senju himself, Hashirama cells are still Hashirama cells, and they still contain the secrets of Yang Release chakra and Wood Release.
"Dude, your luck has really turned around."
Makoto Koji crouched down and carefully examined the remains of the White Zetsu.
Aside from his head being blown apart, the rest of his body was basically intact. Instead of bright red blood, the wound was oozing a thick, milky-white fluid with a strange, tree-sap-like odor.
He stretched out his finger, dipped it in the tissue fluid, and carefully examined it.
Sure enough, it contained extremely faint but incredibly pure Yang Release chakra, as well as a vast yet gentle life force.
This is a characteristic of interstitial cells!
"This is good stuff!"
Gouju Cheng licked his lips, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.
The value of Hashirama cells goes far beyond Wood Release.
Its powerful vitality and regenerative abilities have immeasurable effects on medical ninjutsu, physical enhancement, and even life extension.
If even a little bit can be extracted from this, it would undoubtedly be a windfall and a secret treasure trove for Gouju Cheng, who is desperately lacking in mana!
"Take it away! Take it away!"
Makoto Kuraki carefully examined the condition of the White Zetsu before placing it into the sealing scroll.
After doing all this, he hesitated for a moment and looked in the direction of Kazama and Tani.
At this stage, Kazama and Yagaya have been completely destroyed by him, and the remaining ninjas of Konoha will definitely retreat. If he presses his advantage, he will have to face Konoha's own territory next.
"How about we just go to Konoha and unleash a massive attack, finishing Pain's job ahead of time?"
To be honest, Gouju Cheng was actually quite tempted.
As the saying goes, a thief never leaves empty-handed. By launching a massive attack on Konoha, he can not only completely destroy Konoha's morale but also use Kamui to make a fortune.
But after much deliberation, Makoto Koji finally suppressed his urge to go to Konoha to "carry rice".
This is not out of kindness, but rather based on realistic considerations.
This approach may bring Makoto Karatachi huge benefits in the short term, but once the Kazama and Kazuya incident comes to light, he will inevitably be targeted by the entire ninja world.
While the Mangekyou Sharingan combined with the power of the Nine-Tails is powerful, it is still within the realm of the visible forces in the ninja world.
Moreover, the Nine-Tails has already been taken back by Konoha. At most, Makoto Karatachi will only attract the attention of those in the open in the ninja world, while those in the shadows will only show a little interest in him.
However, if Makoto Kuraki takes advantage of the situation to make another trip to Konoha, then things could get complicated.
As the absolute center of the ninja world, there are far too many people watching Konoha, both openly and secretly. With his little tricks of hiding, he really can't stop those guys from spying on him.
Revealing all your cards too early and putting yourself in opposition to the entire ninja world is not a wise move.
Second.
Konoha is, after all, the leader of the Five Great Nations, with a profound foundation. Even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse; it is by no means a soft persimmon that can be easily manipulated.
If something goes wrong and you get caught in some inexplicable trickery, that won't be fun at all.
"Let's go back to the village first."
Gouju Cheng took a deep breath to suppress the restlessness in his heart.
He glanced one last time in the direction of Kazama and Tani, where the smoke and dust had not yet completely dissipated, like a huge scar branded on the earth, silently telling the tragic story of what had just ended.
Turning around, Makoto Goji no longer hesitated, his figure like an arrow released from a bow, speeding towards the Land of Water.
This time, he did not make any effort to hide his whereabouts.
The war is over. He is the victor, the hero, and the meritorious person who returned to Kirigakure with the decisive victory!
The Land of Water, the Hidden Mist Village.
The atmosphere of war enveloped the village, which was shrouded in thick fog year-round, with an unprecedented heaviness and oppression.
There were significantly fewer pedestrians on the streets than usual, and most of them were in a hurry with serious expressions. Many shops had their doors half-closed, and the lights in the shop windows were dim.
This is especially true for ninjas.
Before the war with Konoha, almost everyone in Kirigakure believed that they would win the battle, and that victory was something that was within their grasp.
After all, Konoha is currently under attack from the three major ninja villages of Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Sunagakure, and countless elite ninja have died. At this time, Kirigakure, with its unparalleled strength, would easily take down Konoha.
But what happened after the war started was completely beyond their expectations.
First, Fugaku Uchiha, leading the Uchiha elites, used the Sharingan's perception and genjutsu, combined with the complex terrain of Konoha's eastern defense line, to forcefully repel Kirigakure's initial fierce attack. This not only spread Fugaku's fearsome reputation throughout Kirigakure, but also made Shisui Uchiha's name, "Shisui of the Body Flicker," renowned among the lower-ranking ninja of Kirigakure after several brilliant surprise attacks and rescues, greatly enhancing his fame!
Fortunately, the Fog Blade Squad emerged out of nowhere.
Killing the Hokage's son and destroying the logistics supply station greatly relieved the pressure on the main force at the front.
But who would have thought that Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin, would personally go to the eastern front, and with his Super Summoning Beast and Sage Mode, he once again withstood the Kirigakure's offensive, and even forced the Kirigakure to retreat and lose several key strongholds.
They are the invaders, the attackers!
In the end, it was Makoto Goji Berry again!
This young master of the Karatachi family, who was previously regarded as a spoiled brat, seemed to have changed overnight. He led the Mist Blade Squad, appearing and disappearing unpredictably, and once again dealt a severe blow to Konoha's logistics.
He killed Fugaku Uchiha, disrupted the morale of the Konoha army, and even pushed the battle line to a key pass in the heart of the Land of Fire, Kazama Kazuya.
In the end, he even killed Jiraiya, one of the three legendary Sannin, in Kazama and Yagaya, once again bringing great results to Kirigakure!
Everything seemed to be going smoothly, and the scales of victory appeared to be tipping in favor of Kirigakure.
Who knew that Konoha would directly pull out the combination of Minato Namikaze and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, catching Kirigakure off guard once again.
The combination of Flying Thunder God Technique and Tailed Beast Ball is undoubtedly the greatest nemesis of large-scale battles. Faced with this power, they had no chance to resist and could only disband and retreat, fleeing back to their village like defeated dogs.
The Mist Ninja retreated to the village like stray dogs, bringing back not only casualty figures, but also a sense of uncertainty about the future and a deep fear of the unparalleled power of the Yellow Flash and the Nine-Tailed Fox of Konoha!
The entire village was in mourning, with countless families torn apart. They had given everything for the village's victory, but now it had turned into this mess.
Many families hung white banners, and the cries of those who had lost fathers, sons, and husbands echoed faintly in every corner of the village. Many more families fell into a deathly silence of waiting, waiting for loved ones who might never return.
Inside the Water Shadow's office.
The Third Mizukage sat in the main seat, looking at the shocking battle damage reports spread out before him. He seemed to have aged ten years overnight, his deep-set eyes filled with bloodshot veins.
"As of yesterday, only 872 ninjas have returned, more than 100 of whom were seriously injured, and another 331 ninjas are still missing."
"Over 80% of the supplies were lost; the exact extent is unknown, and Lord Cheng has not sent any news back—"
The faces of the high-ranking officials and clan leaders present were extremely grim. Yagura Karatachi stood in front of the desk, head bowed, reporting, not daring to look at the Third Mizukage or meet the gazes of anyone else.
Faced with irresistible forces like the Flying Thunder God Technique and the Tailed Beast Ball, breaking up into smaller groups and escaping back to the village was undoubtedly the best course of action.
But the crucial point is, Shuiying didn't nod!
If the Mizukage didn't nod, they would be deserters; even if the Mizukage did nod, he would still be a defeated general.
"Lord Mizukage, the most urgent task is to immediately organize defenses, fortify the coastal defenses, and at the same time request aid from the Daimyo, applying for more war funds and supplies!"
"Defense? How can we defend against that?!"
"Minato Namikaze's Flying Thunder God Technique is unpredictable, and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's Tailed Beast Ball is devastating. Our defenses are like paper in front of them! A direct confrontation will only increase casualties!"
"Are you suggesting we sue for peace with Konoha? Don't forget, we started this war. Do you know the price we'll have to pay for peace?!"
"If we don't seek peace, are we just going to stand by and watch Konoha attack us?! Do you want to see Kirigakure perish at our hands?!"
"That's enough!"
The Third Mizukage interrupted the increasingly heated argument with a low shout.
He took a deep breath, suppressing the exhaustion and anger surging in his chest, and looked at Yagura in front of him.
"How's it going? Any news from A-Cheng?"
"----No."
Yagura shook his head dejectedly, his eyes almost overflowing with shame.
Makoto Gojibana covered the rear alone—what courage! Yet the commander-in-chief became a deserter, and he was the older brother at that!
The expressions on the faces of the elders and clan leaders present became extremely complex.
Makoto Karatachi, the genius who once brought great surprise and hope to Kirigakure, now chose to cover the rear alone in the final moments of the frontline defeat, to cover the main force's retreat.
To this day—no news at all!
Everyone understands what it means to cover the retreat when faced with power on the level of Minato Namikaze and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
Even if Makoto Karuta possesses space-time ninjutsu and the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan to quell chaos, he ultimately only has ten minutes to use it.
Ten minutes passed —
"Lord Mizukage!"
Just then, a ninja from the communications squad scrambled into the command post, his face contorted with a mixture of extreme shock and unbelievable ecstasy, his voice trembling.
"Frontline—Urgent report from the front! Kazama Kazuya—Kazama Kazuya direction—"
"Konoha's pursuit force has been routed!"
"What?!"
Everyone in the command center jumped to their feet, staring intently at the communications ninja.
"Explain yourself! What happened?!"
Yagura stepped forward and asked sharply.
The communications ninja swallowed hard, his voice still trembling, but filled with barely suppressed excitement.
"Just half an hour ago, the last few hidden sentries stationed along the eastern coast of the Land of Fire simultaneously transmitted intelligence!"
"The entire Kazama and Valley area, along with several surrounding mountains, was drastically altered. Nearly a thousand Konoha ninja died on the spot, and Konoha elder advisor Mitokado Homura was killed in action!"
"Currently, Konoha has fully consolidated its defenses to protect the village's territory!"
Dead silence.
The command post was deathly silent.
Everyone stared wide-eyed and gaped, as if they had heard something out of a fairy tale.
He altered the terrain of Kazama and Yagaya, and killed nearly a thousand Konoha ninja?!
How is this possible?!
"Who is it?"
The Third Mizukage's voice was extremely hoarse, trembling without him even realizing it. He subconsciously thought it was Makoto Karatachi, since he was the only one left on the front lines.
But how could that be possible? No matter how powerful Makoto Kuraki is, there is absolutely no possibility of him achieving this level of skill!
The communications ninja took a deep breath, his eyes filled with awe.
"It's Lord Makoto!"
boom!
It was as if a bomb had exploded inside the command center!
Goji berries, honest?!
He's still alive?!
Not only did he survive, but he also single-handedly destroyed Konoha's position, reshaped the terrain of Kazama and Yagaya, and even killed nearly a thousand Konoha ninjas while facing a series of powerful figures such as Shimura Danzo, Mitokado Homura, Namikaze Minato, and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!
Are you sure?!
In the corner, Teruhiko, who had been silent and looked dejected, suddenly grabbed the communications ninja's shoulder, his voice trembling.
"The intelligence, that's what the intelligence shows! And, and—"
The communications ninja quickly reported, "Just now, the security forces on Aquamarine Island sent a message saying they encountered Lord Makoto, who is on his way back to the village!"
"This, this!"
The people present looked at each other, all seeing the disbelief in each other's eyes.
The next day.
The once bustling gate was now unusually deserted, with only two teams of solemn-looking, clearly exhausted and wounded ninja guards stationed there.
But when the figure appeared in the thick fog and slowly approached, all the guards were stunned.
He was a young ninja who looked somewhat travel-worn, wearing a simple crimson armor. Although his face showed signs of fatigue, his posture remained upright and his steps were steady.
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Goji citrus is sincere!
He really came back!
"—Captain Makoto?!"
A guard captain's voice trembled; he could hardly believe his eyes.
Gouju Cheng walked closer, a smile on his face, but in the current situation, the smile seemed particularly different.
"It's me. Thank you for your hard work, everyone."
His voice was calm, yet it possessed a strange penetrating power, instantly dispelling the gloom and weariness in the guards' hearts.
"My lord! You, you!!"
Another young guard was so excited he almost cried.
He was also one of those who were withdrawn from the front lines.
When he heard that Makoto Karatachi was going to hold off the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and Minato Namikaze to cover their retreat, this Chunin cried his eyes out, showing his true emotions.
Seeing that Makoto Kouju had returned safely, he naturally couldn't hide his excitement.
Most importantly, before Makoto Karatachi returned, everything about Kazama and Tani spread like wildfire throughout Kirigakure.
Everyone eagerly awaited the man's return, waiting for him to confirm this matter in person: "Lord Cheng, what exactly happened at the front—"
"Oh, so you all knew."
Looking at the guards' excited, almost incoherent expressions, and then at the villagers in the distance who were peeking out from the street after hearing the commotion, their eyes filled with the same complex emotions, Makoto Koji understood.
News travels fast!
It makes sense, Kazama and Yagaya caused such a huge commotion that the entire terrain was blown up.
Even though the Hidden Mist Village had completely withdrawn, the commotion was still noticeable enough to reach their ears without them even trying to find it.
"The news is true."
Makoto patted the shoulder of the guard ninja, then glanced around at all the curious people present and nodded emphatically.
Although the sound was calm, it clearly reached the ears of every villager and ninja who pricked up their ears.
"The Konoha forces have been defeated by me. The Kazama and Kazuya defense line ceases to exist from this day forward."
"We won this war!"
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