The ninjas from the Land of Thunder unleashed a barrage of Lightning Style ninjutsu, attacking relentlessly. However, they hadn't anticipated just how formidable the pacifists before them truly were.
Even a powerhouse from the New World like Queen—one of the top officers under the Four Emperors—would feel a chill upon seeing these monstrous entities.
It was rumored that Vegapunk had developed another model of combat weaponry: the Seraphim.
Every time Queen thought about the devastating power of those blazing angels, a sense of dread stirred deep within him. Fortunately, these pacifists were currently only in a defensive state, at least up until.
Suddenly, a massive wave of pacifists surged forward. Like a moving fortress, they advanced as one, launching coordinated laser blasts from their palms in unison.
"Everyone, spread out!" came the command. "Use the Shadow Clone Technique to confuse the enemy. All squads, deploy Lightning Style ninjutsu to punch through their lines!"
The First Raikage issued the orders quickly and clearly. Some ninjas immediately began forming Shadow Clones to disrupt the pacifists' formation.
But these weren't humans—they were machines. Unfazed by illusions or distractions.
At once, the pacifists raised their hands. Bursts of light shimmered in their palms before erupting into a rain of energy beams, tearing through the surroundings in a series of violent explosions.
A group of young ninja from the Land of Thunder were visibly shaken by the terrifying display.
"What are you afraid of?" a booming voice called out. "If you're going to help, then help now! The soldiers are fighting outside—only we can defend the village!"
"Evacuate the elderly, the women, and the children first! Get the daimyos out of here! Form a squad—escort them to safety immediately!"
The one shouting was an imposing man with a long beard and an aura of absolute authority. No one knew his exact identity, but his presence demanded respect.
In truth, he had been handpicked by the First Raikage himself—a strong candidate, and likely his successor.
Acting on his orders, the entire ninja village of the Land of Thunder sprang into action. Their top priority: the protection of the daimyos.
Though some viewed these nobles as mere figureheads, their survival was critical. They were to be shielded with the highest priority—hundreds of times more than ordinary civilians.
Meanwhile, on the battlefield beyond the village, the chaos escalated.
Queen hurled his mechanical arm with tremendous force. Forged from reinforced steel and embedded with seastone, the weapon carried an enormous threat.
To Devil Fruit users, seastone was lethal. Its properties neutralized their powers and the material itself was exceptionally hard.
Queen's weapon slammed into his targets with brutal force.
But just as he thought he had the upper hand, a pacifist rose to its feet and formed a swirling mass of compressed air.
The air condensed and twisted into tentacle-like tendrils, which shot out and wrapped around Queen's arm.
Seeing this, Queen knew brute strength alone wouldn't cut it. Without hesitation, he transformed into a terrifying brachiosaurus.
This was the power of his Devil Fruit, turning him into a monstrous creature—massive and terrifying beyond reason.
A nearby ninja from the Land of Thunder froze at the sight.
"Is that... a tailed beast?" he muttered in disbelief. But no, they knew all the tailed beasts in the Naruto world. This wasn't one of them.
"That's no summoning... It's a transformation ability. These monsters really are from another world."
The First Raikage wasted no time. He gave the order to go all-out.
A large number of ninja spread across the battlefield, each moving with lightning speed to take their positions.
"Fan out and surround them completely!"
As ordered, the shinobi scattered in different directions. They formed hand seals simultaneously, their hands glowing with power. In the next instant, arcs of intense lightning erupted outward.
"Lightning Style: Four Pillar Binding Technique!"
The pacifists were enveloped by the technique. This powerful ninjutsu created a high-voltage lightning barrier, sealing off the targets within a glowing cage of raw energy.
They had also integrated the Earth Style Enchantment Technique into the defense, rendering it nearly invulnerable. The pacifists within were briefly stunned.
Queen took advantage of the moment and launched a fierce assault, knocking down countless enemies. After reverting to her human form, she unleashed an Earthquake.
Unfortunately, the impact of this move shattered the defensive barrier the enemy had constructed. While it destroyed their own defense, the power behind it was undeniably immense.
As the ground shook violently, the barrier crumbled, and numerous pacifists were flung into the air by the tremors.
Queen's follow-up strike hurled the enemies skyward. Combined with the devastating energy she unleashed, it left all the ninjas of the Land of Lightning reeling. Following Kaos's command, the pacifists immediately retreated—they had another objective: to launch coordinated attacks against several other ninja nations.
To carry this out, Kaos had deployed even more standard-model pacifists from Marine HQ—powerful, relentless machines built purely for destruction.
With mass production in full swing, their sheer numbers became their strength. As long as their destructive power met the minimum standard, nothing else mattered.
When these destructive pacifists appeared on the battlefield, their impact was overwhelming.
Several major shinobi nations suffered heavy losses. Even the Hidden Leaf Village of Konoha was not spared.
It's important to note that Konoha was still under the protection of Senju Hashirama—the First Hokage and one of the most powerful shinobi in history—supported by a strong cadre of elites.
They were operating at full capacity.
Senju Hashirama was furious at the sight of these mysterious invaders. His overwhelming presence radiated confidence and determination.
And once he entered the fray, his bravery was unmatched.
"Everyone, hold the line against these unknown enemies! Evacuate the elderly, the young, and the civilians immediately. I've received reports that other ninja nations are also under attack. We must eliminate these enemies as quickly as possible before going to aid the others!"
Hashirama's leadership was steady as always. Watching from a distant mountain peak, Uchiha Madara could only sigh in frustration.
He wanted to intervene, but the situation—and the people involved—repulsed him.
"So, are you thinking about joining the battle? If you really want to act, this might be your chance. You are, after all, one of the true founders of this village."
As Madara lingered in thought, a voice called out from behind him.
Startled, he turned sharply—only to see the same man he had encountered once before.
Kaos stood confidently across from him. He casually picked up a stone, sat down, and waited calmly.
The ninja across from him realized that this terrifying figure was here not to fight—but to talk.
"You didn't bring that woman from earlier. She seemed strong. Without her protection, aren't you at risk?"
Madara was aware of Kaos's strength and immediately recognized his calm demeanor as something deeper—an unshakable confidence.
Kaos replied coolly.
"Esdeath is training somewhere else. As for my forces, these pacifists are the elite weapons of our world—machines that we built ourselves. Let me make one thing clear: we can create countless pacifists."
"And unlike you shinobi, once you die—you're gone."
He wasn't wrong. In the world of One Piece, pacifists could be mass-produced.
These war machines were far more destructive than most ordinary ninja.
Though many shinobi had unique jutsu and varied techniques, very few could match a pacifist in raw power.
Their laser-based attacks were especially devastating—piercing through even the strongest defenses.
Konoha Village was bombarded by a relentless barrage of laser fire. Explosions lit up the entire village as flames and debris erupted in all directions.