The moment Asuka stepped onto the scorched battlefield of the Land of Fire, he took full command without hesitation.
His gaze swept across the Hidden Mist forces, who were scattered like loose sand. Without emotion, he issued a cold order:
All disorganized and defeated units were to retreat immediately—withdraw completely from the Land of Fire and reorganize.
Once the battlefield staff regrouped them into proper combat units, Asuka wasted no time. He immediately led the remaining capable and determined Ninja back toward the raging frontline.
They had to hold the enemy here.
Only by stopping Konoha's advance could they buy time for the rear forces to recover.
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At the very front of the temporary defensive line, Asuka stood alone.
The wind howled, whipping his clothes violently, yet his expression remained calm as he looked toward the Konoha army.
The moment those battle-hardened Konoha veterans saw him, their pupils shrank.
Cold sweat instantly formed on their palms.
That figure—
The "god of slaughter" they hadn't seen in months.
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Swish!
Two figures descended from the sky.
As the dust settled, an old man and a young man stood at the front of the Konoha army.
They were none other than Hiruzen Sarutobi and Minato Namikaze.
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Hiruzen's experienced gaze locked onto Asuka.
The moment he sensed the deep, overwhelming aura emanating from him, alarm bells rang in his mind.
This… was far more dangerous than any intelligence report suggested.
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Asuka crossed his arms, a faint smile appearing as he looked first at Minato.
"Yo, Minato-kun. Long time no see. Your name's been shaking the entire Ninja World lately."
Minato returned a calm, gentle smile.
"You're too kind, Asuka-kun. Compared to your feat of turning the tide alone on the Sunagakure battlefield, my reputation is nothing."
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Despite the polite exchange—
Not a single Ninja relaxed.
Both armies stood tense, eyes locked, the air thick with killing intent.
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Asuka shifted his gaze to Hiruzen.
"You must be the Third Hokage. I've heard your name since I was a child."
Hiruzen replied evenly, not missing the sarcasm.
"I didn't expect a secluded village like the Hidden Mist to produce someone like you. It seems your luck hasn't run out yet."
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The tension snapped.
Minato raised his arm—and brought it down.
Konoha charged.
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A deafening roar shook the battlefield as countless Ninja surged forward like a tidal wave.
Ninjutsu erupted instantly:
Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!
Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet!
Fire Release: Great Flame Technique!
Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet Technique!
Flames and stone filled the sky, crashing down toward Asuka.
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A sharp light flashed in his eyes.
For the first time in a while, his hands formed seals.
"Water Release: Great Explosive Water Colliding Wave!"
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Boom!
A massive torrent burst forth like a tsunami, swallowing the incoming fire techniques whole.
The water didn't stop.
It surged outward, flooding the battlefield and forming a vast lake in mere seconds—far larger than even Kisame Hoshigaki's full-power techniques.
Kisame's pupils shrank in shock.
But there was no time to dwell on it.
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"Hidden Mist Technique!"
Several Hidden Mist Ninja formed seals simultaneously.
Thick white mist rose instantly, spreading across the artificial lake and swallowing the battlefield.
Within moments, Konoha's advancing forces were completely engulfed.
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The Konoha Ninja didn't panic.
They were veterans.
They slowed down, forming small groups, standing back-to-back, watching for ambushes.
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But this mist—
Was different.
With Asuka's overwhelming water source, its density and range far exceeded anything before.
The Hidden Mist Ninja vanished within it.
Some slipped silently through the fog.
Others submerged beneath the water itself.
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Then—
The screams began.
Blades cut through flesh.
Explosions echoed through the mist.
A brutal symphony of war unfolded.
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Asuka remained still.
He knew.
Both Minato and Hiruzen were watching him.
Waiting.
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Then—
They struck.
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"Summoning Technique!"
Hiruzen summoned Enma, who instantly transformed into the adamantine staff.
With a powerful swing—
The staff shot forward like black lightning toward Asuka's head.
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But Asuka stepped aside effortlessly, dodging at the last moment.
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And in that instant—
A golden flash appeared.
Minato.
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In his hand—
A massive Rasengan.
Great Ball Rasengan!
---
This was his newly developed technique.
The moment Hiruzen summoned the staff, Minato had already marked it with the Flying Thunder God formula.
Now—
He teleported directly into position.
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The Rasengan crashed down.
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Asuka didn't panic.
With reflexes enhanced by Quicksilver-level speed, he had already perceived Minato's movement.
But—
He chose not to dodge.
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Instead—
Bone armor erupted from his body.
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Boom!
The Rasengan struck.
The impact sent Asuka flying backward, slamming into the ground.
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Before he could fully recover—
The next attack came.
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The ground trembled.
An enormous earth dragon burst forth, roaring toward him.
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A red glow flashed in Asuka's eyes.
Laser beams shot out—
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Bang!
The dragon exploded instantly.
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But Minato was already there again.
His Kunai sliced forward, wind Chakra tearing through the air.
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Clang!
A bone blade extended from Asuka's hand, blocking the strike.
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The two clashed.
Fast.
Relentless.
Their movements blurred into afterimages as they engaged in fierce close combat.
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Meanwhile—
Hiruzen prepared to support.
But—
He was suddenly surrounded.
---
Hozuki Mangetsu
Minazuki Murasaki
Mei Terumī
Kisame Hoshigaki
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Four against one.
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They knew they couldn't defeat him.
That wasn't the goal.
Their purpose was simple—
Stall him.
Buy time for Asuka.
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As for Pakura—
Though she had come with Asuka, she had been left in the rear due to her special status.
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The battlefield descended into chaos.
Mist, blood, and fire intertwined.
The battle grew more intense with every passing second.
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And the outcome—
Still hung in the balance.
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