Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 532 Total War

During this time, Killer Bee devoted himself to teaching Naruto Uzumaki the secrets and techniques of using the power of the Tailed Beasts. While they were focused on this, the entire ninja world was undergoing a tremendous upheaval, like a surging sea.

The mysterious, masked man, after obtaining crucial information from White Zetsu regarding the approximate whereabouts of the Tailed Beasts, did not hesitate to launch a preemptive strike. He knew that the outcome of this war would determine whether he could realize his ambitious plan hidden deep in the darkness—to gather all the Tailed Beasts and control the world-destroying power.

Thus, an unprecedented war began. The masked man led his forces, launching a direct assault on the five great ninja villages without any concealment. The flames of war quickly spread, and smoke filled every corner. Countless ninjas threw themselves into this brutal battle, fighting to the death.

The masked man's aggressive strategy was clearly motivated by a desire to tie down the majority of the Five Great Shinobi Villages' forces through direct confrontation, preventing them from focusing on other areas. This would allow him to secretly scout the location of the remaining Tailed Beasts and seize the opportunity to capture them. Only when the Five Great Shinobi Villages' attention was fully focused on the main battlefield could he achieve his goal with minimal losses and maximum success rate. However, where will this war ultimately lead? Will the masked man truly succeed in capturing the remaining two Tailed Beasts? Everything remains to be seen…

The five great ninja villages understood the critical importance of this war against Akatsuki, so they didn't hesitate to dispatch their most elite intelligence-gathering ninjas. These ninjas moved like ghosts through every corner of the battlefield, quickly gathering crucial intelligence about Akatsuki's war effort thanks to their exceptional stealth skills and keen observation.

The moment they received the intelligence, the ninjas didn't hesitate, relaying it back to their command post with lightning speed. Upon receiving the message, the commanders at command immediately began a tense but well-organized strategic deployment. Based on the intelligence, they meticulously analyzed the Akatsuki's possible routes of action, tactical arrangements, and troop deployments, and formulated corresponding countermeasures.

Meanwhile, during this period, despite various contradictions and disagreements within the Allied Shinobi Forces, they were fortunate to have the powerful prestige of the Five Kage as their support. The Five Kage led by example, tirelessly traveling between various units, actively coordinating relationships, and striving to resolve conflicts and misunderstandings. It was precisely because of their unremitting efforts that the originally disorganized Allied Shinobi Forces gradually coalesced into an unbreakable force.

Of course, getting so many ninjas from diverse backgrounds to truly work together with one mind and one purpose is no easy task. Currently, they are far from achieving the perfect harmony of a large, loving family. However, even so, the Allied Shinobi Forces are currently able to maintain relative stability and respond methodically to the fierce attacks from the Akatsuki.

As a strategist, Nara Shikaku demonstrated exceptional wisdom and adaptability, rapidly deploying a comprehensive and detailed strategic plan and formulating a meticulously crafted operational plan. Furthermore, to ensure absolute success, Nara Shikaku proactively devised a series of effective countermeasures for various unforeseen circumstances and meticulously prepared ample contingency plans in case of any unforeseen event.

Meanwhile, the various allied forces sprang into action like arrows released from a bow, their unwavering convictions and fearless courage propelling them to their respective battlefields. This powerful allied force, comprising over 50,000 elite ninjas, efficiently and methodically divided themselves into five large and powerful battalions upon receiving orders. Each battalion carried a crucial mission and a formidable task. Then, like five surging torrents, these five battalions rushed off in different directions, resolutely throwing themselves into the impending fierce battle, determined to resolutely repel the enemy's ferocious attack.

The war had barely begun when its scale exceeded everyone's expectations. The renowned ninjas summoned through the Impure World Reincarnation technique led an overwhelming tidal wave of White Zetsu clones, inflicting unprecedented heavy losses on the Allied Shinobi Forces from the very start of the battle.

At this breathtaking moment, the two sides' surprise attack forces unexpectedly collided, like two meteors colliding violently. However, the sudden appearance of renowned ninjas resurrected through the Impure World Reincarnation technique caught the Allied Shinobi Forces completely off guard, plunging them into utter chaos. Faced with these ninjas who had once dominated the ninja world and earned their formidable reputations, now returned through the Impure World Reincarnation technique, they felt an indescribable fear and awe.

These resurrected ninjas were incredibly powerful and skilled, each move imbued with immense power. They unleashed astonishing ninjutsu techniques and displayed exquisite taijutsu, leaving the Allied Shinobi Forces' surprise attack force utterly helpless. In this fierce battle, the Allied Shinobi Forces' surprise attack force suffered a crushing defeat, inflicting heavy casualties. Blood stained the earth, and the cries of battle mingled with screams of agony, creating a gruesome scene.

The war situation was rapidly relayed to the command center, filling the room with a tense and oppressive atmosphere. Five Kage-level figures sat at the conference table, their faces so grim they seemed to drip water, their eyes burning with rage yet revealing a deep sense of helplessness.

The leaders of the Allied Shinobi Forces were acutely aware of the immense pressure that the terrifying forbidden technique of Impure World Reincarnation placed on them. Many of the powerful figures summoned by this technique were, in life, top-tier ninjas renowned and feared throughout the land. Their formidable strength had inflicted heavy losses on the various ninja villages, with countless valiant ninjas falling at their feet. Their names and achievements were written in blood and lives.

Even more troublesome is that ordinary ninjutsu is almost ineffective against these resurrected beings. No matter how fierce the attack, it's difficult to completely eliminate them. Moreover, seeing these deceased who should be resting in peace reappear on the battlefield inevitably evokes complex emotions in the ninjas. These emotions include not only hatred for the enemy but also remembrance and regret for fallen comrades. This emotional entanglement undoubtedly adds more difficulty and challenge to the battle.

Nara Shikaku was acutely aware of the heavy responsibility he bore as a strategist. He had to provide his comrades on the front lines with effective solutions in the shortest possible time. Even the slightest delay could lead to a crushing defeat in this war that determined the very survival of the entire ninja world. The consequences would be unimaginable—the entire ninja world would fall into enemy hands, and their proud Five Great Ninja Villages would be annihilated, forever disappearing from the annals of history.

Faced with the overwhelming army of reanimated ninjas, Nara Shikaku understood that sealing techniques were undoubtedly the best way to counter this troublesome jutsu. However, reality dealt him a harsh blow: even if all members of the Allied Shinobi Forces were combined, the number of ninjas proficient in sealing techniques would be extremely limited. After all, sealing techniques were not ordinary ninjutsu that could be learned casually; they demanded extremely high standards from the learner. Not only did they require exceptional learning abilities and extraordinary intelligence, but they also needed a vast amount of relevant material for research and reference.

His mind raced, and Nara Shikaku's eyes sharpened instantly. He whirled around, his gaze fixed on Hokage Tsunade. His lips parted slightly, and he spoke urgently and anxiously, "Lady Tsunade, please try to contact Lord Hyuga Kanan as quickly as possible! This is extremely urgent!"

The sudden request startled Tsunade for a moment, but being a seasoned veteran, she quickly regained her composure. Although somewhat surprised by Nara Shikaku's actions and unsure why he would make such a request, Tsunade responded swiftly and without hesitation: "I'm sorry, Nara Shikaku, I cannot directly contact Hyuga Kanan at the moment. However, I can contact Hyuga Hiashi. Speaking of which, have you already devised a perfect solution to our current predicament?" As she spoke, Tsunade's beautiful and intelligent eyes were fixed intently on Nara Shikaku, awaiting his further explanation.

When Tsunade gave her answer, a faint look of helplessness involuntarily appeared on Nara Shikaku's face. Clearly, his high hopes had been ruthlessly shattered. In truth, deep down, Nara Shikaku firmly believed that if Hyuga Kanan could personally intervene, this brutal war would surely be quelled with unimaginable speed.

It's important to remember that Konoha Village had personally witnessed Hyuga Kanan's astonishing strength. Back then, Hyuga Kanan stood like an insurmountable mountain before them, his power inspiring awe. Therefore, with such a top-tier ninja world expert on their side, what did it matter if the enemy was the legendary Uchiha Madara? At least they would have a valiant warrior capable of directly confronting him!