The majestic mountain city stood on top of a hill. Ancient buildings and palaces were scattered around the city in an orderly fashion. They were arranged in a unique and exquisite manner, but they were also able to defend against the enemy.
Utsunomiya Mountain City. The Utsunomiya Clan had spent a hundred years and several generations to build it into its current state. In the entire Fire Country, there were not many mountain cities that could compare to it. It could be said to be a unique sight.
However, today, black smoke billowed above Utsunomiya Mountain City. The loud explosions could be heard even from miles away. The flames of war burned on this land that had been peaceful for a hundred years, swallowing up the fresh lives and adding nutrients to the land.
At the top of the mountain city, in Tianshou Pavilion.
The Utsunomiya Clan Master's face was filled with anger and helplessness. There was even a trace of despair mixed in.
This time, the Utsunomiya Clan was really unlucky. The eldest son of Fire Daimyo had died of illness. Then, this unparalleled black pot fell on the Utsunomiya Clan's head.
Attacking caravans, destroying businesses, attacking territories under their jurisdiction, and even assassinating the Utsunomiya Clan's clansmen.
In the end, their target was actually Utsunomiya Fujino. One after another, uninvited guests appeared in Yushu City. No matter how many people were killed, they could not intimidate the other party. Today, they were brazenly attacking Yushu City.
He had already investigated the enemy behind this, but it was because of this that he was hesitant and unable to make a decision. It was not easy for the Utsunomiya Clan Master to make an enemy of the Fire Daimyo in the Fire Country.
Just as Utsunomiya Fujino was deep in thought, the battle below the mountain city suddenly changed.
A dozen or so figures suddenly appeared and joined the side of the invaders, immediately displaying outstanding killing efficiency. Heads spun in the air, blood spurting out from their necks several meters high. The participants intentionally created a terrifying atmosphere in an attempt to suppress the morale of the defenders.
They succeeded. The defending army faced the enemy's killing speed like cutting melons and vegetables. They could not help but feel fear in their hearts. Their fighting spirit instantly dropped, and their resistance relaxed. The scales of victory were greatly tilted.
"Damn it, this group of bastards, I, I …" Utsunomiya Fujino's stomach was hurting from the changes in the battle below. He turned to look at Zi and the other three, "Miss Zi, I wonder if you can deal with the enemies below?"
Zi was silent for a few seconds before she said, "We can indeed turn the situation around if we take action, but we won't. Our orders are to ensure your safety. If we're too far away, I won't be able to guarantee your safety." Utsunomiya Fujino had a difficult expression on his face. This situation was really terrible. Although his life was important, watching the mountain city turn into ruins was not a good feeling.
"Let's retreat now. If we don't, the enemies will surround us," Zi said coldly.
Utsunomiya Fujino remained silent. Sakai, on the other hand, was standing at the edge of the fence. He took out a small book and kept pointing at it.
"Did you find anything?" Zi walked over and asked.
Sakai opened the small book in his hand and showed it to Zi. At the same time, he pointed at a young man who was slaughtering his enemies. "That man, the Jonin from the Baogui Clan. Look, this is the picture."
As he flipped through the book, the identities of the enemies were identified one by one. The Baogui Clan, the Nisong Clan, the Que Clan, the Tsurugi Clan, the Aonuma Clan, and the Himingoun Clan were all listed. The six clans had paid a heavy price this time.
Zi wasn't the only one standing beside Sakai. Utsunomiya Fujino was also standing behind Sakai. His face was dark. The Jonins from the six major clans were quite famous in the Fire Nation. They were determined to kill.
Since you're heartless, I won't be righteous either. Seeing with his own eyes that the other party was about to kill him, his last hope was shattered.
The ruthless person shed his gentle disguise and revealed his hidden fangs. His murderous aura made Zi and the others tremble.
"Miss Zi, please prepare more explosive charms for this Tenshou Pavilion. It should be able to give the guests a big gift, right?" The anger on Utsunomiya Fujino's face disappeared and was replaced by a gentle smile. However, it was even more chilling.
"What a big deal. What a great idea." Zi praised sincerely. A moment ago, he was still grieving over the destruction of Yamaguchi. The next moment, he personally proposed to blow up the Tenshou Pavilion. This kind of person was definitely not ordinary.
"Sakai, stay behind and cover the rear. I'll leave this big gift to you." Zi looked at Sakai and said softly.
Among the four of them, Sakai had the best mobility due to his mysterious secret technique. He could restrain the enemy and cover the retreat for his teammates. Moreover, he could withdraw himself.
"Understood. Leave it to me." Sakai still had that fake smile on his face, causing Utsunomiya Fujino to feel a little scared. He muttered in his heart, 'This doesn't seem very reliable.'
However, Zi couldn't listen to his thoughts. She only issued orders in an orderly manner.
Keita led two teams to open up a path to break out of the encirclement. Zi, Takumi, and four other teams protected Utsunomiya Fujino, while Sakai alone covered the rear.
As for the Utsunomiya Clan's mixed army of wandering ninjas and samurai, they didn't bring a single one of them. They protected the few remaining elders in Yamaguchi and evacuated.
This order was personally issued by Utsunomiya Fujino. He used these elders as bait to disperse the enemy's strength. This method was quite ruthless.
However, the people of Root weren't surprised at all. Instead, they praised this plan. It could effectively reduce the pressure on their guards. As for some sacrifices, sometimes, it was inevitable.
The order was issued like the wind, and the teams began to retreat along the secret passage, leaving Yamaguchi. However, it was unknown how far they could escape.
As the sun rose, the flames of war had already spread to the center of Yamaguchi. A group of Jonins quickly rushed to Tenshou Pavilion. Obviously, some of the escaping elders had already been discovered.
At this time, Zi and the others also moved. Through a hidden passage, a group of people left Tenshou Pavilion and headed towards Kiba Village. Utsunomiya Fujino was lying on the back of a Root ninja. His eyes were burning with a silent flame. 'Either you die or I live, there's no way out.'
In Tenshou Pavilion, Sakai stood alone.
"Ninjutsu, Super Beast Painting."
Sakai waved his brush, and several ink-colored figures rushed out of the painting. Some were sitting, some were standing, and some were hiding behind the bead curtain. Only a few of them could be seen, and they could also sense Chakra's fluctuations.
Only then did he begin to lay out the Explosive Talismans. He had prepared a total of fifty Explosive Talismans, which could definitely be considered a luxurious gift. Fifty Explosive Talismans would be enough to blast the entire Heavensguard Pavilion to smithereens without leaving a single trace behind.
"Come, let's enjoy the brilliant fireworks together."
Inexplicably, Sakai remembered a sentence he once read in a book. At the same time, he put up the last Explosive Charms.
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