Chapter 58

The Four-Tails jinchuriki, Roshi, inquired.

Since he had decided to become a rogue ninja, he also needed to secure his own path forward.

The Hidden Cloud Village.

He definitely could not stay there.

However, the Third Raikage had also offered a decent option: to go to the Senju of the Forest in the Hidden Leaf Village to retire. After all, he still had an agreement with Senju Senju Senju Senju Xingye to hand over the Four-Tails.

Faced with the brotherhood of a life-saving grace, even for a war weapon like a Tailed Beast, the Third Raikage could let go with ease.

"Hmm."

"My word is my bond."

"I will never resort to trickery."

"......"

The Third Raikage crossed his arms over his chest and said in a deep voice.

Having fought for so long, it wasn't just the Hidden Leaf that was showing signs of fatigue; the Hidden Cloud was no better off.

Therefore.

In his heart.

The idea of a temporary retreat had already taken root.

The Hidden Leaf Village was indeed not so easy to chew through.

Since he planned to retreat, he might as well do a favor for Brother Senju Senju Senju Xingye before leaving, granting him a wave of massive prestige to help him ascend to the position of Fourth Hokage.

Once the Senju of the Forest held power.

They could turn around and form an alliance with the Hidden Cloud, completing the union of the two strongest ninja villages.

By then.

With their brotherhood combined.

They could even arrogantly declare: "I'll take on ten!"

The remaining Hidden Sand, Hidden Stone, Hidden Mist, and the numerous medium and small ninja villages combined wouldn't be enough to fight them. Dividing the ninja world between them—wouldn't that be wonderful?

"Good."

"Then leave it to me with peace of mind."

"My acting skills are absolutely top-tier; there won't be any slip-ups."

"........"

Regarding the Third Raikage's character and temperament.

The Four-Tails jinchuriki, Roshi, still trusted him quite a bit; he was a true man of iron and blood.

Of course.

If it were Hiruzen Sarutobi or Onoki saying this.

Roshi certainly wouldn't even give them the time of day. It would be a miracle if these two old schemers spoke the truth; if one actually believed their nonsense, they wouldn't even know how they died.

"Tailed Beast Mode!"

The next second.

The Four-Tails jinchuriki, Roshi, entered the state of full Tailed Beast transformation.

Accompanied by a heaven-shaking roar, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others couldn't help but stiffen.

Originally.

In the 3v3 Kage-level battle.

Both sides were able to maintain a stalemate, and even after Jiraiya activated Sage Mode, they were able to hold a slight upper hand.

But.

The Third Raikage had entered the fray.

The Four-Tails jinchuriki had joined the battle.

This combat power was instantly unbalanced, wasn't it!

"What is going on!"

"Isn't the Four-Tails the Tailed Beast of the Hidden Stone Village?"

"Why is it appearing here, fighting for the Hidden Cloud Village!"

"This is troublesome; our Kage-level combat power is completely insufficient unless Senju Senju Senju Xingye and Tsunade join the battle."

"........"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was dumbfounded on the spot.

No, it was one thing for the Third Raikage to show up, but why was there a "buy one get one free" deal, with an extra Four-Tails?

Is this any way to play? They're bringing out three Tailed Beasts!

If it weren't for the fact that our Hidden Leaf's Nine-Tails wasn't on the battlefield.

How could we let Itachi be so arrogant and domineering!

However.

Looking at the battlefield as a whole.

Senju Senju Senju Senju Xingye had long since slipped away to some unknown corner.

Senju Tsunade was in charge of medical duties in the rear and didn't seem to have any intention of going to the front lines; pinning their hopes on them was far too slim.

Could it be—

Is the Hidden Leaf going to suffer a crushing defeat today?

If it truly reached that point, Hiruzen Sarutobi would certainly not hesitate to recall Orochimaru and gather the entire village's strength for a desperate last stand.

Even if the Hidden Cloud won, he would make sure to break every one of their teeth.

"Sarutobi! I'm here to assist!"

Dragging his injured body.

Faced with this dire situation, Danzo Shimura had no choice but to bite the bullet and step forward.

He wanted to trap his "good friend" Hiruzen Sarutobi to death and then take over the position of Fourth Hokage himself.

But.

This did not mean.

That he could tolerate the Hidden Leaf Village being completely conquered!

If the Hidden Leaf Village no longer existed, what would be the point of him being Hokage?

"Hell Stab: Four-Finger Nukite!"

"Lord Danzo, watch out!"

Almost instantly.

The two elite jonin guards meticulously trained by Danzo Shimura, who were guarding his side, were decapitated on the spot.

Carrying an unstoppable momentum, the Third Raikage instantly killed the two of them.

And.

With the remaining force, he charged toward Danzo Shimura.

Even with his subordinates blocking for a moment, the Third Raikage's strength was not something someone of Danzo Shimura's level could contend with. Shrouded in the shadow of death, Danzo felt a chill run down his spine and desperately twisted his body, trying to dodge the blow.

"Splash—"

Accompanied by a severed arm falling.

A large amount of blood sprayed out as if it were worthless.

Along with it.

He was slashed across the right side of his face, leaving a deep wound.

Robbing Danzo Shimura of his right eyeball.

To clear the obstacles for his good brother, the Third Raikage struck without hesitation, intending to kill Danzo Shimura.

It was just a pity that this strike only performed an amputation on his right arm and blinded his right eye, failing to kill him in one hit, but the next strike would take his life!

"Lord Danzo!"

"Lord Danzo, flee quickly, let us cover the retreat!"

"If Itachi want to harm Lord Danzo, Itachi'll have to step over our bodies!"

"......."

Seeing Danzo Shimura severely wounded. ===== CHAPTER 116 =====