kingnovel Chapter 932 It's really dark.
Chapter 932 It's really dark.
“This darkness…is intolerable.” His voice was deep and solemn, like that of a battle-hardened veteran facing an impending bloodbath once again.
Jiraiya stood beside him, his face slightly pale, but his eyes still gleamed with an indomitable light. "Don't let your guard down, Sarutobi. Let's deal with these poisonous insects first!"
Jiraiya swiftly formed hand seals, spread his arms, and unleashed a powerful Fire Release technique. The flames collided with the poisonous insects, instantly creating a violent explosion, filling the air with scorching heat. However, the poisonous insects seemed largely unaffected; they retreated slightly under the impact of the flames but quickly regrouped, preparing to launch another attack.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, not to be outdone, swung his ninja sword and unleashed a swift air blade. The blade sliced through the air, striking several poisonous insects, but the insects seemed to possess some kind of special resistance, and the air blade's attack did not inflict fatal damage. At this moment, even these two veteran ninjas began to feel the difficulty and limits of this battle.
However, Zhang Hai did not directly confront them. Instead, he stood at a distance, quietly observing. His eyes were deep, as if everything was under his control. The spread of poison gas, the mutation of poisonous creatures, the slaughter by biological weapons—all of this seemed like a carefully orchestrated scheme by Zhang Hai, waiting for the enemy to gradually fall into a desperate situation.
The Tsuchikage and Raikage finally arrived, their arrival further complicating the situation. The Tsuchikage's eyes widened, his face filled with shock and rage. He surveyed his surroundings, seeing the corpses and mutated venomous creatures on the ground, and an overwhelming surge of indignation and self-reproach welled up within him. "This... how could this be..." His voice trembled, his eyes filled with unbearable grief and indignation.
Lei Ying's face was ashen, burning with rage. "Zhang Hai, what are you doing?!" he roared. "Today, we must avenge these innocent lives!"
However, Zhang Hai merely glanced back at them coldly. "Revenge?" He chuckled lightly, his voice filled with disdain. "You're too late."
The poisonous gas continued to spread, and the shadow of death loomed over the entire Kikyō Mountain. Life and death, enemy and friend, gradually became blurred in this desperate battle. Zhang Hai stood at a distance, as if he were the master of the world, calmly and ruthlessly watching everything unfold.
"There are never any winners in war," he said softly, his low voice almost swallowed by the wind, yet his eyes were filled with an unparalleled control over the battle.
A putrid stench permeated the air of Mount Kikyo, the poisonous fog spreading ever wider, seemingly engulfing the entire landscape. This place, once a battleground, had become a living hell, devoid of any life. The corpses of the dead were devoured by venomous insects, mutated creatures roaming the mountains like demons. Those ninjas who tried to escape were either consumed by the poisonous gas or became food for the monsters. An atmosphere of fear and despair permeated the entire battlefield.
Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya stood closely together, their faces grave, as if they had realized that the situation in this battle was far beyond their expectations. Jiraiya gripped the toad oil bomb tightly, cold sweat beading on his forehead. "If we don't control the spread of the poison gas quickly, Konoha won't be spared either," he said urgently, his eyes filled with anxiety.
Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand gently, signaling Jiraiya not to panic. "We haven't lost everything yet." His eyes were sharp, and although he was old, they were still full of authority and decisiveness. "First, we must seal off the source of the poison gas. If the poison gas spreads to the entire ninja world, the consequences will be unimaginable."
“But the barrier set up by Zhang Hai is so powerful, I’m afraid we can’t rely on just the strength of a few people…” Jiraiya’s words were filled with worry before he could finish.
Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned. He knew that this war was far more complex and dangerous than any previous one. "We cannot rely solely on defense. We must unite with other forces and coordinate the strength of all parties as soon as possible in order to bring the situation back under control."
Meanwhile, the Tsuchikage and Raikage, standing on the other side of Mount Kikyo, also began to act. The Tsuchikage's eyes were filled with rage and helplessness. He brandished his staff, "Iwagakure ninja, immediately set up a barrier to seal off the area where the poisonous fog is spreading. We cannot allow this disaster to continue." His voice was low, revealing an undisguised pain. Looking at the scattered corpses, he knew that the losses to Iwagakure were irreparable; he could not bear the devastating consequences of this battle.
The Raikage, his face contorted with rage, his lightning armor flashing fiercely, roared through the air, "Zhang Hai, you're truly ruthless! This is your real purpose, isn't it?" The Raikage strode forward furiously, as if one step forward was all it took to fight Zhang Hai to the death. But the Tsuchikage swiftly grabbed his shoulder, stopping his impulsive action. "Raikage, calm down! Only through cooperation can we overcome this catastrophe."
The Raikage stopped in his tracks, his eyes filled with rage and resentment, and ultimately chose to retreat. He knew that acting alone would be futile; only by uniting the power of the five great nations could this disaster be finally subdued.
At that very moment, the Hidden Mist Village's Master Genji finally appeared in the center of the battlefield. He wore a dark robe, his face expressionless, his eyes cold, seemingly unaffected by the terrifying situation before him. He stretched out his hands and began guiding the Anbu ninja to set up a barrier. "If we don't stop the poisonous fog from spreading in time, the entire battle will be beyond control," Master Genji said calmly, his tone unwavering.
He directed the ANBU ninjas to swiftly deploy the barrier, beams of light weaving into a net in the air to block the source of the poison gas as much as possible. He himself stood at the forefront of the barrier, as if all hope rested on his shoulders. Although he had been physically and mentally exhausted, at this moment he had only one thought in mind: to stop this disaster from spreading and protect the future of Kirigakure and the ninja world.
Meanwhile, Sasori's cooperation with the Third Kazekage was also quietly underway. Sasori coldly observed the battle; long before the fighting even began, he had foreseen the swift reactions of the major powers. A slight smile played on his lips as he murmured, "This war is far from over; the real challenge has only just begun." His voice was calm as still water, yet it held a profound meaning.
Suddenly, the Third Kazekage's body began to move under Sasori's control, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes. Sasori knew that the Third Kazekage could no longer unleash his true power. By manipulating the Kazekage's body, he could control the entire battle and become the most crucial player in this game.
"Lord Kazekage, you have only temporarily lost some control."