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Chapter 247: The Cloud Ninja's Revenge

In the center of the battlefield, the Third Raikage, A, finally regained some mobility thanks to the emergency treatment of the elite medical ninjas of the Hidden Cloud Village and the replenishment of a large amount of chakra.

He rejected the stretcher and stood up with his body, as large as a mountain, but covered in burns and blood. Every step he took was accompanied by an unbearable pain that penetrated deep into his bones.

Observing Blue B, who had fallen into a coma and regained his human form in the distance, his eyes filled with infinite rage and sorrow.

The jonin of the Sealing Squad reported with a pale face: "Lord Raikage, the seal on Lord Blue B's body has completely collapsed. The existing sealing technique is simply not enough to contain the Eight-Tails for a long time..."

"Damn it!" the Third Raikage roared, his voice hoarse but still full of oppression. He looked around at the completely destroyed valley, and the anger in his heart almost devoured him.

"It's all because the seal is too weak."

The Third Raikage punched the half-destroyed rock next to him, sending rubble flying. "Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki don't have that problem. They rely on the Uzumaki clan's sealing technique. That's what we lack in the Hidden Cloud Village!"

His bloodshot eyes looked to the southwest, as if piercing through the mountains towards the island nation that stood over the sea.

The Third Raikage's voice was low and cold, with unquestionable determination: "We can't wait any longer. Order the General Staff to meet. We must obtain the Uzumaki clan's sealing technique as soon as possible, no matter the cost!"

A cold glint flashed in his eyes. The threat of the Eight-Tails had to be eradicated, and the legacy of the Uzumaki clan was the next objective that the Hidden Cloud Village had to conquer. A storm against the Land of Whirlpools was quickly brewing in his mind.

Unfortunately, just as he had this thought, even worse news arrived: "Lord Raikage, the village, the village is in trouble!"

A communications ninja lunged over the scorched earth, his face torn by panic and desperation.

The Third Raikage's heart sank, a premonition took hold of him: "Speak!"

"During the Eight-Tails' rampage, massive explosions occurred throughout the village. Key areas such as the supply warehouse, the ninja tool workshop, and the Second Storage Yard were completely destroyed. The fire spread, even reaching the edge of the civilian area. The casualties were devastating and the loss of supplies is incalculable!"

"What?!" the Third Raikage's huge figure swayed violently as if he had been struck by lightning. He would have almost collapsed if not for the resourceful guards by his side.

The Eight-Tails had not been able to defeat him, and now the devastating news, like a series of heavy punches, had brought him down.

The tragic news from the village was heartbreaking. The furious Third Raikage grabbed the communications ninja by the collar. The violent lightning chakra overflowed uncontrollably, electrocuting him, leaving him convulsing. "Who did it? Is it the consequence of the Eight-Tails?"

"No, it's not!" the communications ninja endured the pain; his eyes radiated a deep hatred. "They were detonating devices, a large number of powerful detonating devices! It was artificially detonated. Our people captured several Iwagakure spies who were detonating the explosion on site. One of them was seriously injured and dying. He confessed!"

The Third Raikage let go of his hand, his gaze as sharp as a knife: "What did he confess?"

"He confessed that a superior, an Iwagakure ninja with the codename 'Earth Fall,' personally ordered them to carry out Operation Iwagakure. After giving the order, each one received thousands of detonators, intended to destroy our main facilities and sow chaos. That superior looked like Orei, who had previously impersonated Lord Dodai and released the Eight-Tails!"

As if to confirm his words, another ninja staggered over, holding a secret scroll confiscated from the captured spy, which recorded the specific objectives and locations of Operation Iwagakure.

"Raikage-sama! The evidence is irrefutable! The codename, the instructions, and the identity of the executor all point to the Hidden Rock Village!"

The voice of the jonin in charge of the interrogation trembled, visibly furious.

Puff! The Third Raikage, unable to contain the blood gushing from him and his overflowing fury, violently spat out a mouthful of blood.

The screams and smoke emanating from the village, the deep pain and burning hatred in the eyes of his ninjas; everything, every clue, every piece of evidence, like cold iron chains, pointed firmly to the single culprit: Onoki of the Two Scales of the Hidden Rock Village!

"Ah!" the Third Raikage roared to the sky, overflowing with pain and rage, a roar that shook the heavens, swirling with an inexhaustible murderous intent. A violent explosion of lightning chakra erupted uncontrollably, forming a blue arc storm that instantly swept away the surrounding rubble and dust.

"Onoki!" his voice was as cold as the depths of ice, every word imbued with bloody hatred. "First, you used a despicable spy to release the Eight-Tails, gravely harming me and my Jinchuriki. Then, you took the opportunity to destroy my home and break my foundations! This dispute is irreconcilable!"

He punched a nearby rock. Boom! The rock shattered, turning into a cloud of dust.

"Order!" the Third Raikage remained with his hair on end, surrounded by lightning, like a true vengeful thunder god. His voice was firm and unquestionable: "First, all troops on the border! Prepare for combat, closely monitor all of Iwagakure's movements to prevent them from taking advantage of the fire! Anyone who makes an unusual move will be mercilessly killed! Second, mobilize the entire village to search for and eliminate all Iwagakure spies and their strongholds in the territory! Third, do everything possible to provide humanitarian aid, care for the injured, and comfort the people!"

"Fourth!" his bloodshot eyes looked to the southwest, and he still did not give up on his plan for the Land of Whirlpools. "The General Staff has formulated a detailed plan. Once we repel the Hidden Rock Village, we will take the Uzumaki clan's sealing technique at all costs! The hidden dangers of the Eight-Tails' seal must be eradicated. We need a stronger sealing technique!"

His words were like a heavy hammer, striking the hearts of every Kumogakure ninja. No one questioned, no one doubted. The blood and tears of the village had firmly nailed the word "Iwagakure" to the column of hatred.

And Konoha? For Kumogakure's high command, Konoha had long been beyond suspicion. They were worried about their own affairs, so how could they have the ability or the motivation to orchestrate such a precise and ruthless series of diabolical plans? This was clearly a deliberate and long-planned conspiracy by Iwagakure, as evidenced by the spies.

"For our Kumogakure! Revenge! Revenge!"

The remaining Kumogakure, whether injured or exhausted, roared with deafening fury. The flames of hatred burned fiercely in every gaze, directed towards Iwagakure. The disaster caused by Sasuke had completely ignited the flames of revenge, and the spearhead was aimed at Iwagakure. As for Konoha, it had managed to hide from the shadow of this storm.

 

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