Konoha Hypocrite (Part-2)

Chapter 264: Kikyo War, Who's Behind The Scenes

At the Western battlefront, After Suna announced its surrender, Konoha, feeling tremendous pressure, began to switch from defense to offense. Especially after Namikaze Minato took over as the new chief commander, the Stone ninjas were driven out of the Land of Rain in a short period of just a few months.

Moreover, the Stone ninja army was completely suppressed outside the border of the Land of Rain. Just like this, the armies of both sides built a new base camp across the borderline.

At this time, Kikyo Mountain, the Land of Fire's last line of defense, wasn't of much use. It had completely turned into a large transfer point for war supplies and a station for logistical and medicinal personnel. The ninjas who were injured in the front line were also transported to Kikyo Mountain for treatment.

In addition, the captives were also imprisoned here. But just last night, Iwa's ninja troops crossed the Kannabi Bridge on the border of the Land of Grass and carried out a sneak attack on Kikyo Mountain from behind.

There were no traps and adequate combat personnel in Kikyo Mountain. As a result, the Leaf ninjas on the Mountain had little to no ability to resist Iwa's attack. A large number of Leaf ninjas died in this battle. Only a small number of them chose to surrender and most fought to their death.

Moreover, the Iwa captives who were imprisoned in Kikyo Mountain were also released and became an additional fighting force for the village. When the news that Iwa captured Kikyo Mountain spread to the border of the Land of Rain, Minato immediately led a large number of ninjas to attack the mountain, leaving behind Hyuga Hizhasi and Nara Shikaku in charge to defend the border.

Late at night, in front of Kikyo Mountain, the ninjas of both sides fought fiercely. But the terrain of Kikyo Mountain was favorable for the defenders, and the ninja troops led back by Minato slowly fell into a disadvantageous position.

"Fire Style – Grand Fireball Technique."

Uchiha Obito, who had awakened the two tomoe Sharingan, was no longer the bottom-ranked ninja that he was before. It could be said that his fire-style jutsu originally was hard to release but was at his fingertips now, and he made a Stone chunin flee like a rat.

At this moment, a Stone jonin took advantage of the interval when Obito had released his ninjutsu and quietly rushed over from the forest on his side. He then raised his taichi high and slashed it down toward Obito.

Crackle, crackle, crackle... "Raikiri!"

Obito hadn't even realized what was going on before he saw a flash of lightning, which instantly pierced through the Stone jonin's abdomen. Then the lightning light disappeared suddenly and Hatake Kakashi appeared in front of him.

Bang! The Stone jonin's corpse fell heavily to the ground. Obito was so frightened that he subconsciously took a few steps back, and while protecting Nohara Rin behind him, he said, "Rin, be a bit more careful, and stay behind me."

Rin knew that she was weak, so she hastily nodded her head. Kakashi just glanced sideways at the two and then reached out his hand to pull out White Fang from his back, and charged towards the crowd to kill.

Far away, deep within the dark forest, a pitcher plant slowly emerged from the ground, revealing a half-black, half-white face. This was none other than Zetsu. Zetsu watched Obito on the edge of the battlefield and grinned.

"Ah... the growth of this little fellow's strength is pretty good. He has already awakened two tomoe."

"This kid's nature is indeed suitable for the plan. Let's look for a chance to bring him in front of Madara-sama."