Chapter 488: Hunting for the Hollow Wave in the Heart of the Third Raikage

The Land of Thunder.

After the Third Raikage led 3,000 elite Kumogakure into the western coastal area, they had several battles with the so-called Iwagakure troops.

The result of each battle ended with the Third Raikage's crushing victory.

However, the Third Raikage and the elite Kumogakure who were in high spirits did not find out…

Every time they defeated the Iwagakure troops and were about to besiege and annihilate them, the Iwagakure troops that were fighting could always leave the battlefield in unexpected ways.

This also caused the actual number of heads beheaded by the Kumogakure ninja to be far less than expected.

"Lord Tsuchikage~The Third Raikage, with the main force of Kumogakure, has crossed the Hakkoda and entered our ambush range..."

"It's time to close the net. "

In a sea city dozens of miles inland.

Onoki and Han commanded 7,000 Iwagakure soldiers stationed here, remotely commanding the battle in front from the rear, luring the Third Raikage and the main force of Kumogakure into the ambush circle that Iwagakure had already arranged.

Seeing the Third Raikage step into the ambush site, the high-end combat forces accompanying him could no longer suppress their inner restlessness and gathered around Onoki.

"Order, the entire army will set out... to fight the Third Raikage to the death."

"Ten thousand to three thousand, I have the advantage in this game!"

…

In the west of Hakkoda, there are still endless mountains and rivers.

The special forces of Kumogakure Village kept an eye on the route of Iwagakure Village's escape through the Ninja Eagle...

Until all the Iwagakure ninjas sank into the valley, blocking the sight of the Ninja Eagle.

The members of the special forces just recalled the Ninja Eagle and reported the latest intelligence to the Third Raikage.

"Is that so? "

"A bunch of cowards who only know how to run away…"

"Kumoto Valley will be the burial place for all of them."

"Pass the order down, everyone abandon the baggage and charge at full speed!"

…

Because they arrived at the agreed ambush site, the commander of the three thousand Rock Ninjas deliberately slowed down after entering the Cloud Valley, allowing the Cloud Hidden Ninja Army to catch up…

"This day has finally come~"

In the flashing eyes of the Rock Ninjas, the rock walls on both sides suddenly exploded violently, and countless huge rocks slid down from the towering peaks and hit the marching Cloud Hidden Ninja Army.

In just a few moments, the Cloud Hidden Ninja Army, which was in high morale, suffered heavy casualties…

Countless Cloud Hidden Ninjas were buried silently in the traps that the Rock Ninjas had already set up.

"Is it a trap? "

With the flash of lightning, the Third Raikage blasted all the rocks in front of him into rubble, opening up a life channel for the Cloud Ninjas blocking the front.

However, this still cannot reverse the fact that the Cloud Ninjas were seriously injured, and... they were transferred into the Iwagakure trap.

"That's right~"

"It's a trap!"

"This is the trap that I have painstakingly set for you~ Mr. Third Raikage!"

Under the gaze of the three thousand Iwagakure ninjas, Ohnoki, the Tsuchikage, soared into the air.

And behind him, there was an endless Iwagakure army...

"Ohnoki..."

At the moment of the roar, the Third Raikage's body turned into a residual image, and with the help of the rock walls on both sides, he jumped high and appeared directly in front of Ohnoki.

"Boom~~~"

At the critical moment, Han, who entered the half-tailed beast state, prepared for Ohnoki's next heavy blow.

"Mr. Third Raikage~"

"I know you are powerful, but... no matter how strong you are, you can't defeat tens of thousands of ninjas. "

"Today, you will surely fall here... The history of the Hidden Cloud Village will also be rewritten from today."

Although Ohnoki is fully confident in Dust Release, facing the Third Raikage who is known for his extreme speed, the strongest spear, the strongest shield, and is in peak condition... Ohnoki does not want to take the risk.

At least, now... that's the case.

"Ninjas of the Hidden Rock Village~ Kill all the enemies and take the head of the Third Raikage!"

Under Ohnoki's command, tens of thousands of Iwagakure ninjas launched a general attack on the Third Raikage and the less than 2,000-man Kumogakure ninjas...

One after another powerful earth escape ninjutsu almost filled up the valley.

"Earth escape・Iwajuku Collapse~"

"Earth escape・Earth Dragon Bullet~"

"Earth escape・Earthquake Core~"

"Hell Spike・Ipponkan-te~"

…

Except for the half-tailed beast Han and a few elite Jonin of the Hidden Rock Village,Such as Genin, Chunin... and even Jonin level strongmen.

Almost no one can withstand the thrust of the Third Raikage.

In the crazy fight, time... is constantly passing.

At some point, the bodies of the Rock Ninjas under the feet of the Third Raikage gradually fell into a small hill.

Although the Third Raikage killed many Rock Ninjas, the Rock Ninjas who were sent out to encircle and suppress the Cloud Hidden Village were also relying on the advantage of numbers to ruthlessly harvest the lives of the Rock Ninjas...

"Ohnoki, if you have the courage, come out and fight me~"

Facing the roar of the Third Raikage, Ohnoki was unmoved, just quietly suspended in the air, watching everything calmly.

After the Cloud Hidden Village was severely damaged, the only thing standing in front of the Rock Hidden Village... was Konoha.

"Lord Raikage~"

"We are here to cover your retreat, please break out immediately..."

After a day and a night of fighting, after the ambush, the nearly 2,000-man Kumogakure army has less than 800 people left. If they don't withdraw from the battle as soon as possible, or if new support joins...

It's only a matter of time before they are wiped out.

However, even in this desperate situation, the remaining Kumogakure ninjas still did not retreat at all. While constantly fighting back, they were looking for an opportunity to get closer to the Third Raikage.

"No~ I'll stay behind to cover the retreat!"

"You break out~"

"No matter how much it costs, you must bring the information here back to the village."

"Let the Todai immediately recall Ai and Bi from the Land of Fire... Let Ai succeed the Fourth Hokage."

"This hatred must be passed on... One day, the Hidden Cloud Village will completely crush the Hidden Rock Village."

Facing the constantly gathering Hidden Rock Village troops, the Third Raikage roared continuously, and the powerful chakra stirred up endless waves of air at the moment of diffusion...

"Lord Tsuchikage, some of the Kumo Ninjas have broken through the encirclement, do you want to send a pursuit force to pursue them?"

"There is no point in pursuing those who are defeated..."

"Pass the order down, everyone will do their best to surround and kill the Third Raikage."

"Hey~"

...

"Ai~"

"What's wrong with you? Why do you look so ugly?"

At the northeastern border of the Land of Fire, Ai, who had just finished fighting with Minato Namikaze, turned extremely pale in an instant.

Instantly scared Bi and the surrounding Hidden Cloud Quasi-Kages.

As an important force to contain Minato Namikaze and the commander of the frontline troops.

Ai's importance is unquestionable.

"Bi, it's nothing... don't worry!"

"I just feel a little pain in my heart... It should be caused by the frequent battles recently and the excessive chakra effect."

Having said that, but... Ai always feels a little flustered.

It's like the empty feeling when Bubi left.