Chapter 161: Cruel Orders
However, just at this moment, the Gold and Silver Brothers launched another fierce attack.
Their power seemed limitless, with every attack carrying world-destroying might.
Darui and Shikaku Nara were undaunted; they worked together to engage in a life-and-death struggle against these two powerful enemies.
In the heat of battle, Darui seized an opportunity and successfully used a Sealing Jutsu to seal Ginkaku away.
However, this action enraged Kinkaku.
He let out a deafening roar, and his body suddenly erupted with a powerful force.
This power was so great that it far exceeded the imagination of Darui and Shikaku Nara.
Kinkaku's power continued to climb, and his body emitted a dazzling light.
Immediately after, his form underwent a massive transformation, actually turning into a giant Nine-Tailed Demon Fox!
"This... what is going on?"
Darui and Shikaku Nara shouted in terror as they looked at the Kinkaku before them, their hearts filled with shock and fear.
"This is the Jinchuriki power of Nine-Tails Transformation!"
The Raikage's voice rang out from the distance, his face showing a grave expression. "We must find a way to seal him, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable."
However, facing such a powerful Kinkaku, how were they supposed to act?
Just then, a flash of inspiration hit Shikaku Nara, and a bold idea crossed his mind.
"Lord Raikage, I have a plan!"
He shouted loudly, while quickly communicating his idea to the other Ninjas who could coordinate with the Ino–Shika–Chō formation.
"We will use the enemy's own Precious Tools to seal Kinkaku!"
His voice was firm and powerful, giving every Ninja present a sense of hope and strength.
He found the three people who could cooperate in the Ino–Shika–Chō formation and clearly transmitted the instructions to them.
"You three are responsible for drawing Kinkaku's attention, while I and the others take the chance to launch the Sealing Jutsu!"
His plan was simple yet effective, and the Ninjas present nodded in agreement.
However, just as they were preparing to act, another accident occurred.
Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in the sky—Sakura!
She seemed to have lost control, falling rapidly from a great height.
"Sakura!"
Everyone cried out in alarm, watching as Sakura was about to slam violently into the ground.
However, at this critical moment, a figure flashed by and caught Sakura.
It turned out to be Ino, who happened to be passing by.
"Sakura, are you okay?"
Ino asked anxiously, but Sakura gave no response.
She looked at the surrounding crowd blankly, her eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment.
"I... who am I? Who are you?"
Sakura's voice was weak and trembling; she seemed to have lost all her memories.
Although she had forgotten everyone, some hazy impressions still remained in the back of her mind.
"Sakura... she has amnesia!"
Ino's voice carried a hint of a sob; she couldn't believe the reality before her eyes.
Everyone gathered around, looking at the amnesiac Sakura with hearts full of worry and anxiety.
"What should we do? How can we help her recover her memories?"
The Raikage asked in a deep voice, his gaze firm and powerful.
"We will work together to awaken the only remaining hazy impressions in her mind," Shikaku Nara replied. "She is our most important comrade; we cannot lose her."
And so, the companions in the Village began to take action.
They used every possible method to try and awaken Sakura's lost memories.
They told stories of the past, reminiscing about every little detail they had shared.
They took Sakura to every corner of the Village, letting her feel the atmosphere of this land once again.
However, at this time, the members of the Surprise Attack Division encountered another group of powerful enemies—Grandmother Chiyo, Kimimaru, and Hanzou!
"Haha, little mice of the Surprise Attack Division, you really know how to cause trouble for us!" Grandmother Chiyo gave a strange laugh, rapidly closing in with Kimimaru and Hanzou.
The members' hearts tightened; they knew well the strength of these three enemies. But even so, they did not retreat, preparing to fight to the death.
However, at this critical juncture, a flurry of sword light suddenly blocked the enemy's offensive. The Fifth Division led by Mifune arrived just in time!!
"You have done well enough; leave the rest to us." Mifune's voice was steady and powerful, his gaze revealing a firm conviction.
Hanzou looked at Mifune before him, a flash of astonishment in his eyes. Once, he had defeated this samurai by a wide margin, but now, he felt an unprecedented pressure.
"Hanzou, it seems you have lost the strength you once had," Mifune said coldly. "That is because you twisted your own convictions and forgot the true path of a Ninja."
Hanzou's face darkened; he was naturally unwilling to admit this. But the facts left him unable to refute; he had indeed lost himself on the path of pursuing power.
"Then let us settle this with our respective convictions!" Mifune shouted, charging toward Hanzou with his blade.
The duel between samurai and Ninja unfolded once more, but this time, they were not just fighting for the sake of fighting, but to protect the convictions in their hearts.
Amidst the clashing sword light, Mifune and Hanzou engaged in a fierce exchange. Every move and every style contained their persistence and pursuit of their beliefs.
This battle was not just a life-and-death struggle, but a contest of convictions and ideals. Mifune and Hanzou used their actions to interpret the spiritual core of samurai and Ninja, letting everyone present feel the power of conviction.
As the war continued, the Shinobi Alliance constantly encountered powerful enemies.
When the unit containing Ino, Shikamaru, and Choji arrived at a certain part of the battlefield, they saw a shocking scene.
Standing before them was none other than their former mentor, Asuma.
By this time, Asuma had lost his reason and become the enemy's puppet, engaging in a fierce battle with the Shinobi Alliance.
"Master Asuma..."
Ino, Shikamaru, and Choji witnessed this scene, their hearts filled with shock and pain. They couldn't believe that the mentor who had once taught and cared for them had now become an enemy.
"Lord Shikaku, what should we do?" Ino asked anxiously.
Shikaku Nara looked at the battle before him, his expression grave. He knew that Asuma's strength was very great, and ordinary Ninjas were simply no match for him.
However, on this chaotic battlefield, the only ones who could probably deal with Asuma were the Ino–Shika–Chō trio who had served under him.
"Ino, Shikamaru, Choji—the three of you have the best chance of victory against Asuma," Shikaku said in a deep voice. "This is a cruel order, but you must carry it out."
Hearing this order, the expressions of Ino, Shikamaru, and Choji all changed slightly. They knew this meant they would have to strike their own mentor, which was undoubtedly the thing they were least willing to face.
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