chsdbacks Chapter 206: I don't care about your casualty figures, I just want the Kannabi Bridge!
Chapter 206: I don't care about your casualty figures, I just want the Kannabi Bridge!
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The battlefield at Kannabi Bridge was shrouded in smoke.
Rock fragments flew everywhere with the roar of ninjutsu as the Iwagakure frontline ninjas, relying on dilapidated fortifications, desperately resisted the fierce attack of the Konoha army.
The sounds of fighting and ninja explosions mingled together, echoing endlessly through the valley.
Inside the camp.
Having fallen under the illusion spell "This Is Not the Place," Onoki staggered and stumbled through the tent flap as he entered.
"It's over. We can't hold onto the Kannabi Bridge after all. We can only retreat further now..."
Onoki's face was ashen, and he slumped down on the cold ground.
"Reporting, Captain! An urgent message from Lord Tsuchikage has arrived!"
A messenger ninja, covered in dust, arrived swiftly using the Body Flicker Technique, kneeling on one knee to report the news.
Upon hearing this, a glimmer of light suddenly appeared in Onoki's eyes!
He forced himself to get up, strode forward, and quickly took the letter, unfolding it hastily.
The moment my gaze fell upon the contents of the letter, my body trembled violently.
The letter contained only a few lines of strong, resonant handwriting:
"It's easy to give up on yourself and make excuses for yourself when you hit a wall."
"But listen carefully, Onoki, your will must not give up, it must not be abandoned, hold fast to your principles!"
"Unyielding and unwavering, this is the unyielding will of our Iwagakure!"
Among the letters, there lies a simple stone, carrying the scent of the old village of Iwagakure.
Those few words of advice struck Onoki's heart like a heavy hammer, causing him to tremble violently.
Onoki stared blankly at the Will of Stone engraved on the letter, then looked down at the stone from his hometown in his palm, his knuckles slowly tightening, gripping the stone tightly in his hand.
No more refunds possible!
We absolutely cannot retreat even half a step!
Step back further, and behind him lies Iwagakure, the village where he was born and raised, the home of countless villagers!
He absolutely could not allow the war to spread to his homeland!
With Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village) right behind them, there was no choice but to retreat.
We have no choice but to fight to the death and not retreat!
"The will of stone is unwavering, steadfast, and immovable..."
Onoki closed his eyes tightly and murmured the words repeatedly, his previously scattered aura gradually gathering.
The next instant, Onoki suddenly opened his eyes, and a fierce fighting spirit instantly ignited in his dim eyes!
The feeling of dejection vanished instantly!
His gaze became as firm and resolute as a rock, and his aura was heavy and sharp.
"Unwavering! Unyielding! Never underestimate our will of stone!!!"
Onoki suddenly stood up, his fierce roar echoing through the camp and piercing the flames of battle to reach the surrounding positions.
"Let those guys from Konoha witness the Will of Stone of the Iwagakure ninja! Let them truly understand what it means for true gold to withstand the test of fire, and what it means for solid rock to be indestructible!!"
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On the other side of the Kannabi Bridge, on the Konoha battlefield.
The sky was already bright.
"They still haven't taken it..."
Sarutobi Sasuke frowned deeply, his expression filled with anxiety.
Everything went too smoothly before.
Sarutobi Sasuke originally intended to clear Iwagakure in 1 hour and 22 minutes, capture the Tsuchikage, slaughter his way through the battlefield, and achieve legendary status in one battle.
Unexpectedly, we got stuck at the Kannabi Bridge.
It was already daylight, and there was still no progress.
What made Sarutobi Sasuke feel even worse was that the person in charge of guarding the enemy was Onoki.
This kid is about the same age as his son, Hiruzen Sarutobi, right?
This brat actually managed to block my way.
It's really hard to hold back.
Sarutobi Sasuke's anger was already surging uncontrollably.
"Captain, we still haven't broken through the defenses!"
A Konoha ninja, covered in wounds, knelt on one knee, panting heavily, his voice filled with difficulty.
"What's going on?! Why is the other side suddenly resisting so strongly?"
Sarutobi Sasuke questioned.
"Captain, we don't know anything. They just charged at us shouting things like 'Will of Stone' and 'Unwavering Perseverance'..."
"Furthermore... Onoki's Dust Release ninjutsu is extremely powerful, suppressing our attack over a wide area, making it impossible for our brothers to get close!"
Ninja's Difficult Report.
"asshole!"
Sarutobi Sasuke shouted sharply, his chakra surging around him, and he immediately decided to personally take charge to break the deadlock.
Above the center of the Kannabi Bridge.
Onoki stood in mid-air, using the power of Dust Release to hover in the sky, continuously releasing Dust Release to bombard Konoha's attack formation.
They maintained their aerial advantage by using wide-range destructive ninjutsu, continuously depleting Konoha's forces.
"Arrogant fool, cease your rampage! Take this Fire Dragon Technique!"
Sarutobi Sasuke's eyes narrowed, and his hands formed hand seals with lightning speed!
As the hand seals were formed, a fiery dragon roared forth!
Carrying a scorching wind and a wave of heat, it swept towards the Great Tree in the sky with a roar!
However, Onoki was agile in the air and easily dodged the fire dragon's attack by simply turning to the side.
The fire dragon grazed past him and crashed hard into the mountain wall behind him, instantly blasting away rocks and sending flames soaring into the sky.
In the blink of an eye, Onoki gathered the power of Dust Release in his hand and sent a beam of light hurtling straight toward Sarutobi Sasuke!
Damn it.
Sarutobi Sasuke's expression changed slightly, and he immediately used the Body Flicker Technique to retreat rapidly, narrowly avoiding the attack.
The Dust Release technique landed where he had been standing, melting the ground and creating a deep pit, leaving not a trace behind.
After landing, Sarutobi Sasuke stared intently at Onoki in the air, feeling utterly frustrated.
The only regret is that they lack effective anti-air capabilities and are unable to restrain their superior opponents.
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Madara Uchiha lightly held the letter sent by Sasuke Sarutobi between his fingertips, his cold gaze sweeping over the contents of the letter, and his face suddenly turned icy.
"Onoki, is that the brat who's always with Mu?"
"You've got guts, Sarutobi Sasuke actually got blocked by such a brat..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Madara turned his gaze to Tobirama Senju beside him.
"Tobirama, are there any more personnel available to support Kannabihashi?"
Madara Uchiha asked in a deep voice.
Tobirama Senju leaned over and stared at the battlefield deployment map on the table. His sharp eyes swept over the garrison marks of each force, calmly assessing the overall troop strength.
Upon hearing Madara's question, Tobirama's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly. He then slowly shook his head and calmly explained the situation: "The remaining troops have all been deployed to various fronts and are defending the four directions. There is simply no time to send reinforcements."
That's exactly what happened.
At this time, besides the frontline force at Kannabi Bridge led by Sarutobi Sasuke, Konoha had four other elite forces, each with important responsibilities and stationed in various locations.
Hyuga Tennin, leading his troops to guard the eastern front, had already made full preparations for a surprise attack on Kirigakure across the sea.
Uchiha Izuna is stationed at the northern defense line, and the troops have been deployed. He is just waiting for orders to attack Kumogakure.
The Hatake clan chief led his troops to garrison in the southwest, ready to launch an attack on Sunagakure at any time.
In addition to Senju Itama and Senju Watama, he led his troops to remain in the capital of the Land of Fire, taking full responsibility for protecting the daimyo.
These forces are all top-tier combatants in Konoha, each with a clear operational objective.
As long as Madara Uchiha gives the order!
They can immediately launch a lightning attack on the corresponding ninja village and take control of the battle as quickly as possible.
Because all the elite troops have been deployed and are each holding something back, Konoha no longer has any spare troops that can be temporarily transferred to support Kannabi Bridge.