Chapter 121: The Frustrated Konoha Ninja

The Frontline Battlefield is in the forest, and ninja from both sides engage in fierce melee.

A Sand Hidden Jonin forms hand seals, and a Wind Blade shoots out at extreme speed, but it is blocked by a Konoha Jonin using Earth Release.

On the other side, a Sand Hidden Chunin controls a Puppet, swinging a great sword at a tree trunk; Konoha Chunin Shisui dodges, and throws a Kunai affixed with an Explosive Talisman, the explosion echoing through the forest.

The battlefield descends into chaos, each fighting alone, and the two sides battle with no clear advantage.

In truth, Sunagakure has the upper hand.

They coat their weapons with Poison; Konoha Ninja, to avoid being hit, can only focus on defense and casting Ninjutsu.

And Sunagakure only needs to increase distance to stay out of Ninjutsu range.

Konoha is troubled: at long range Ninjutsu is ineffective, at close range they must guard against poisoned weapons.

This feeling of frustration makes them feel very uncomfortable.

"Damn it, once the Medical Department creates an Antidote, you'll just wait to die!" a Konoha Jonin clenches his fist in anger.

A Sand Hidden Jonin nearby sneers, "Heh, once you develop an Antidote, the war will already be over."

Saying that, he brandishes a short blade and advances.

The Konoha Jonin grits his teeth and steels himself to meet the opponent's attack.

"Ssshh—"

The sound of a blade slicing fabric rings out; the Konoha Jonin looks at the wound on his arm and thinks, "This is bad!"

After landing a hit, the Sand Hidden Jonin immediately creates distance, waiting for the opponent's poison to take effect.

"You'll soon be unable to mobilize chakra."

The Konoha Jonin, unwillingly, looks at the enemy before him, clearly feeling his body's chakra beginning to become erratic.

If this continues, his death is certain!

While his chakra can still be controlled, a mutual annihilation with the opponent is undoubtedly the best choice.

Thinking this, the Konoha Jonin grips a Kunai and launches an attack.

The Sand Hidden Jonin sees his intention, has no plan to engage, and continuously retreats.

Since the opponent is poisoned, there's no need to act; just silently wait for the poison to take effect and strip his combat ability.

The two chase and retreat, gradually drifting away from the battlefield.

The Konoha Jonin feels his movements slowing, growing increasingly anxious.

The Sand Hidden Jonin's mouth lifts slightly, seeming to appreciate the enemy's expression, and he can't help bursting into laughter.

"Hahaha, I've long said, once you develop an Antidote, the war will already be over."

"And our Wind Country, as the victor, will carve up the Fire Country's territory!"

Hearing this, the Konoha Jonin's complexion grows even worse.

He doesn't know if it's the poison or the anger.

Or perhaps both...

At that moment, a cold voice sounds from behind the Sand Ninja.

"I don't know whether what you say is true or false, but I know you probably won't… live to see that day."

The Sand Hidden Jonin's smile freezes, and he quickly turns to look.

He sees three Konoha ninja standing before him, his heart sinking.

Coincidentally, Lian Ye and his two companions, on the way to the battlefield, had a Sand Ninja run into their faces.

For such a voluntarily delivered head, Lian Ye naturally would not let it go.

Just as he places his hand on the hilt, a figure darts past him.

"Lian Ye, leave this enemy to me!"

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang is already gripping a Kunai and charges forward.

Lian Ye: "..."

Why does Tuan Cang become so eager the moment he steps onto the battlefield?

It feels like he's a different person.

The Konoha Jonin sees the forehead protectors of Lian Ye's group and breathes a sigh of relief.

Seeing his comrade rush to grapple the enemy, he hurriedly warns:

"Careful, the Kunai is poisoned!"

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang of course knows the opponent's Kunai is poisoned, but he isn't worried; isn't Lian Ye there?

If poisoned, just ask him for the Antidote.

The Sand Hidden Jonin, unaware that Konoha has already developed the Antidote, sees Tuan Cang charge straight at him and immediately brandishes a Kunai Spike to attack.

Lian Ye sees that the Sand Ninja is only a Special Jonin in strength, and isn't worried that Tuan Cang will be in danger.

He steps before the Konoha Jonin and hands him a pill.

"What is this?" Though puzzled, the Jonin reaches out and takes it.

"Antidote," Lian Ye slowly utters.

Hearing this, the Jonin looks at Lian Ye excitedly and asks:

"Has the Medical Department produced the Antidote?!"

Lian Ye gives no reply, his hand on the hilt as he watches Tuan Cang's battle.

The Jonin, though receiving no answer, does not get angry, his eyes blazing as he stares at the pill in his hand.

Having the Antidote, he need not fear injury in battle, no longer has to cower, and can finally fight with full strength.

He swallows the Antidote in his stomach without hesitation.

Soon, the erratic chakra begins to calm, and the pain in his body disappears.

Feeling the changes in his body, the Jonin laughed heartily: "Haha, the Medical Department really has developed an Antidote!"

The Sand Hidden Jonin in the midst of battle heard the commotion, and his expression changed abruptly.

"How is this possible?!"

How could Konoha have developed an Antidote in such a short time?

Fake, it must be fake!

But when he saw the previously poisoned fellow become full of life and vigor, he was completely stunned.

Konoha really had developed an Antidote.

Seeing his opponent lost in thought, Zhi Cun Tuan Zang did not hesitate to stab a Kunai into the man's heart.

"Pfft—"

The sound of a sharp blade piercing flesh rang out, and the Sand Hidden Jonin fell straight to the ground, his eyes full of bewilderment.

Why could Konoha develop an Antidote?!

Unfortunately, no one could answer him this question.

Looking at the corpse before him, a satisfied smile appeared on Zhi Cun Tuan Zang's face.

Killing a Jonin would earn a considerable amount of merit.

As long as he kept killing enemies, his merit would sooner or later surpass Lian Ye's.

Having no time to linger, Tuan Cang urged: "Don't waste time, hurry to the Battlefield!"

Saying that, without waiting for the others to react, he rushed toward the Battlefield.

The three watched Tuan Cang's departing back and hurried to follow.

Lian Ye tossed a Ceramic Bottle to the Jonin beside him and explained:

"This is the Antidote; distribute it to our companions when the time comes."

The Konoha Jonin took the Ceramic Bottle and carefully tucked it into his robe.

With this bottle of Antidote, there was no longer any need to worry about getting wounded.

Getting injured on the Battlefield could be said to be the most common occurrence, but in battle against the Sand Ninja, being wounded was extremely dangerous.

Not even a single cut could appear!

Otherwise there would be a risk of Poison...

Now that they had the Antidote, there was no need to worry about this situation happening.

They could finally let loose and fight a real battle!

The overall strength of the Konoha Ninja was higher than the Sand Ninja; they were only suppressed by the Sand Ninja's use of Poison.

Very soon, the three arrived on the Battlefield.

At this time, the Konoha Ninja were at a disadvantage, frustratedly dealing with the Sand Ninja's attacks.

If not for the fear of Poison, these bastards would have been dead long ago!

……

"Everyone, let loose and fight; the Medical Department has developed an Antidote!"