Chapter 142: Golden Horn and Silver Horn

Three days later, Hokage Office.

"Rest time is over; it's time for you to head to the battlefield," Qianshou Feijian said to Lian Ye and the other two.

The war between Iwagakure and Kirigakure eased Konoha's pressure in the ninja war.

Even with two fewer allies, Cloud Hidden's aggression toward Konoha never ceased.

On the Northeast Battlefield, Konoha ninja and Cloud Ninja continued their fight.

Thunder Country ranks second only to Fire Country among the Five Great Nations; its strength is not to be underestimated!

Recently the Raikage has increased troop deployment, seemingly determined to defeat Konoha.

The battlefield situation grew increasingly fierce, and both sides' casualty rates kept rising.

Other Konoha ninja were bravely slaying enemies on the frontline, so Qianshou Feijian could not let Lian Ye and the others keep resting in the village.

Feijian is not an indecisive person, nor would he deliberately give special treatment.

Even if they were his disciples, it would still be unacceptable…

Yuanfei Rizhan and others, who have been on the Northeast Battlefield all along, are a good example.

"Cloud Ninja excels at Body Technique and Lightning Release Ninjutsu; be extra careful on the battlefield," Qianshou Feijian reminded.

All of them are the village's future hope; we don't want them to die on the battlefield.

"Understood, sir," Lian Ye nodded lightly.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang and Xiaochun Zhuanqin said solemnly, "Understood, teacher!"

The two sensed the teacher's concern and felt deeply moved.

Qianshou Feijian gave the three a deep look, then waved his hand, "Then, you shall head to the Northeast Battlefield to support immediately."

"Got it!" the three turned and left.

Qianshou Feijian stood by the window, watching Lian Ye and the two others leave Konoha.

"Tell me, when will the war end?"

A dark division member wearing an animal mask appeared in the office, saying in a deep voice, "Lord Hokage, I think the war can end soon."

"Perhaps," Qianshou Feijian murmured softly, his thoughts unknown.

Seeing the Hokage not ask further, the dark division slipped back into the darkness.

……

"Cloud Ninja is known for Lightning Release and Body Technique; their attack speed is extremely fast, so we must respond cautiously," Lian Ye instructed the two on the road.

"Moreover, they excel at team combat and have seamless coordination."

Hearing this, the two instinctively nodded.

"Lord Lian Yejun is correct; when we encounter them on the battlefield, we must find ways to disrupt their rhythm, then we can easily defeat the opponent," Xiaochun Zhuanqin echoed.

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang said nothing; he only wanted to go to the battlefield and kill the enemy.

As long as Cloud Hidden Village is defeated, the war will end completely.

Then there will be no way to earn merit any longer.

While the war still rages, kill as many enemies as possible to earn merit.

With Lian Ye present, Tuan Cang no longer hopes for the Third Hokage Position.

His current goal is to become Yondaime Hokage…

And the only person competing with him for the Hokage Position is his friend Yuanfei Rizhan.

Of course, there's also that guy Mito Menyan.

However, Tuan Cang doesn't think Mito Menyan can surpass him and Rizhan, so he doesn't regard him as a rival.

As long as he surpasses Rizhan, the Hokage Position will be his!

Thinking of this, a glint of anticipation flashed in Tuan Cang's eyes, as if he saw the day he would become Hokage.

"I wonder how Rizhan performed on the battlefield?"

Xiaochun Zhuanqin heard Tuan Cang's murmur and remained silent.

She knows Tuan Cang desperately wants to be Hokage, and his reckless fighting on the battlefield is preparation for that future.

But… Xiaochun Zhuanqin looked toward Lian Ye ahead, feeling uneasy.

With Lian Ye present, can Tuan Cang really become Hokage?

She doesn't know… Tuan Cang's goal isn't the Third Hokage, but the Fourth!

If she knew, she wouldn't think that way.

……

Lian Ye suddenly recalled something: if memory serves, the Uchiha Clan is the main force on the Northeast Battlefield.

The past conflict with Uchiha Tanaka is still vivid…

Regarding Uchiha Tanaka's arrogant behavior, Lian Ye naturally wouldn't indulge him.

Thus the two clashed, almost coming to blows.

Had Qianshou Feijian not appeared in time, Uchiha Tanaka would have died long ago!

After the incident, the Uchiha Clan completely cut ties with Lian Ye.

Lian Ye didn't mind; as long as the Uchiha didn't actively cause trouble.

"Hope they don't pick fights for no reason…"

If those guys provoke, he wouldn't mind killing a chicken to set an example.

……

Fire Country's Northeast Battlefield, a frontline site.

Cloud Hidden and Konoha ninja engaged in fierce slaughter.

The Cloud Ninja's Lightning Release Chakra Mode detonated in the air with a piercing roar, and several ninjas, surrounded by arcs of electricity, surged at breakneck speed into the Konoha defenses.

The leading Jonin stamped the ground, hurled the gathered Lightning Spear from his hand, and drove straight at the group of Konoha ninjas ahead.

The front‑line Chunin couldn't dodge in time, let out a muffled groan as he was flung backward, his chest pierced by the Lightning Spear, and he lost his life.

"Break formation, don't let them get close!" the Konoha team leader shouted, his Shuriken wrapped in Wind Release Chakra fanning out as it flew.

Two Cloud Ninja suddenly charged out, their palms gathering Lightning Release Chakra, and easily swatted the Shuriken away.

At that moment, three Cloud Ninja appeared in the distance.

"First Elder has ordered: end the battle before Konoha reinforcements arrive!"

A rough‑looking middle‑aged man with dark skin, a long beard on his face, and his hair tied in a topknot shouted.

He stared at the distant Konoha ninjas, his Lightning Release Chakra flickering, let out a bellow, and surged into the crowd at breakneck speed.

"Lightning Plow Hot Knife!"

Seeing the hulking man charging onto the battlefield, the two Cloud Ninja curled their lips.

"Brother, let this guy wear down Konoha first; we'll strike later."

"Alright, brother!"

Clearly, the two had no intention of joining the fight immediately.

……

"Damn, it's that guy again!"

The Konoha ninjas looked at the hulking man charging toward them, their faces showing terror.

The Cloud Ninja, seeing the hulking man come to aid, felt their battle spirit rise.

In an instant, the Konoha ninjas were beaten back step by step.

Just as they were about to give up, reinforcements finally arrived.

"Uchiha! It's the Uchiha Clan!"

The Konoha ninjas, seeing that the support came from members of the Uchiha Clan, breathed a sigh of relief.

They believed that with the Uchiha's arrival, they could definitely repel the Cloud Ninja's assault.

Sure enough, after the Uchiha reinforcements joined, Konoha halted its decline.

The rough hulking man, seeing Konoha's support arrive, had no intention of retreating.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

He roared and launched an attack, and the other Cloud Ninja, seeing this, followed with their own offensive.

"Tsk tsk, this guy is truly a brute."

"Brother is right, this guy is a brute."

"Heh heh, since that's the case, we'll join the fray too."

"Alright, brother."

If Lian Ye were present, he would certainly recognize the two as the future culprits who would kill Qianshou Feijian.

Jin Jiao and Yin Jiao of Cloud Hidden Village.

And the hulking man who earlier charged onto the battlefield is the future Second Generation Raikage of Cloud Hidden Village.

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