Naruto: I Confronted the Five Kage Before the System Arrived

Chapter 311: Decapitation

"What is that?" Tsunade's group, closer to Hagoromo Gengetsu, was running when they suddenly sensed a strong chakra fluctuation coming from the sky. Looking up, their faces immediately showed surprise.

A white arrow-shaped light was streaking across the sky above them at incredible speed.

Ōnoki immediately recognized it, his expression turning grave. "Dust Release!"

Mu, standing nearby, remarked, "Hagoromo Gengetsu's Dust Release. Crossing such a vast distance—it's unbelievable!"

Tobirama Senju quickly eyed the direction the white light was headed and urgently stated, "That direction is towards the main camp! Is this a decapitation strike?"

"Can it be stopped?" Minato Namikaze asked quickly, looking at Ōnoki and Mu, who also knew Dust Release.

Both shook their heads. "It's too late."

Even if they both used Dust Release, they wouldn't make it in time.

Tsunade immediately issued a command, "Minato, Second Grandpa, quickly notify everyone in the main camp to evacuate!"

Minato Namikaze and Tobirama Senju, who had long since left a Flying Thunder God mark at the main camp, nodded and vanished in an instant.

"Evacuate everyone in the main camp! Quickly!"

Before Minato Namikaze and Tobirama Senju could arrive, Shikaku Nara, who had already become aware of the situation at the main camp, suddenly opened his eyes. Without time to explain, he urgently shouted at Inoichi Yamanaka.

It was the first time Inoichi had seen his usually calm friend so anxious.

Realizing the severity of the situation, Inoichi decisively used his Mind Transmission Technique to issue a command to all personnel at the main camp:

"Abandon everything! Everyone, evacuate the main camp immediately!"

At that moment, the main camp housed the intelligence team led by Inoichi Yamanaka and Ao, the strategy team led by Shikaku Nara and Mabui, as well as some of the Reanimated Kages under the command of the Third Hokage.

As for the remaining Reanimated troops stationed here, the defense forces primarily composed of ninja from the Five Great Shinobi Villages were spread around the perimeter.

Inoichi's command was directed at those inside the main camp.

Although the ninjas inside didn't fully understand the command, they were well-trained and began to evacuate swiftly.

However, during the retreat, someone couldn't help but ask, "What exactly is happening?"

The main camp served as the command and communication center for the Allied Shinobi Forces. If it halted operations, the impact would be enormous.

Before Shikamaru Nara could explain, Ao, who had activated his Byakugan, had already seen the enormous white light rapidly approaching from a kilometer away. The chakra fluctuation was no less powerful than a Tailed Beast Bomb.

His expression changed drastically. Grabbing the two slowest ninjas by their arms, he bolted out at maximum speed, shouting, "An attack comparable to a Tailed Beast Bomb is coming! Hurry up and evacuate!"

At the same time, Minato Namikaze and Tobirama Senju returned.

"Everyone, evacuate quickly!"

As the two flashed back and forth, they continued to teleport groups of ninjas away.

The Reanimated Kages who remained followed suit, joining in the evacuation effort.

The Third Raikage, embodying lightning, carried one lagging ninja after another out of the camp.

The other Kages used their methods to hasten the evacuation of everyone from the main camp.

With their Reanimated bodies, they weren't concerned about their safety.

In just a few breaths, all personnel in the Allied Shinobi Forces' main camp had evacuated.

They had just left.

The arrow-shaped Dust Release white light, after crossing a vast distance, finally arrived.

The moment the white, transparent barrier descended upon the main camp.

All the ninjas who had been inside turned to look back.

In an instant!

Blinding light engulfed their vision.

No explosion, no sound.

Everything seemed silent.

When the white light finally faded, and their sight returned to normal.

Shikaku Nara, Inoichi Yamanaka, and the others looked again.

The main camp had completely vanished, replaced by a massive, barren crater with nothing left in it.

Rustle~~~

The sound of paper scraps flying echoed in the crater a second later.

Some of the Kages had intentionally stayed behind in the main camp, hoping to try and intercept the attack.

The result was now clear. At that moment, the ninjas present were filled with fear and confusion.

For the first time, those in the rear felt the overwhelming power of Hagoromo Gengetsu.

Moreover, with the main camp gone and many of the vital instruments and equipment destroyed, it was impossible to monitor and communicate with the other ninjas as before.

The Allied Shinobi Forces were in danger!

"They sure ran fast."

Hagoromo Gengetsu gazed at the distant horizon where the white light had appeared, speaking in a calm tone.

Unlike a Tailed Beast Bomb.

Although Dust Release had immense destructive power, its speed was somewhat slower.

But the objective was achieved.

While the people from the main camp had escaped, the specialized chakra equipment was left behind.

Without those devices to amplify and assist, it was no longer possible for the main camp to remotely control the frontlines.

Hagoromo Gengetsu's gaze swept over the surrounding ninjas.

From their faces, he saw confusion and bewilderment.

Although there were still commanders within the army, how could they compare to Shikaku Nara?

Watching the ninja forces once again charge forward, albeit with less flexibility and more rigidity in their movements than before, Hagoromo Gengetsu lightly tapped his foot on the ground. A ninja sword, who knows whose, fell into his hand.

After casually twirling the sword, Hagoromo Gengetsu began to walk slowly toward the ninjas, who were shouting and trying to boost their morale.

The war machine, which had just been assembled, suddenly began to crumble.

If not now, when?

"Why haven't we started yet?"

Outside the battlefield, in a secluded place shrouded by a barrier.

Listening to the distant booming sounds, Deidara was pacing impatiently, muttering under his breath.

His hands had been itching for a long time, eager to replace Hagoromo Gengetsu and fight the Allied Shinobi Forces.

Facing the entire ninja world alone—what a unique and artistic experience that would be!

What a shame!

Such a great opportunity was monopolized by his clan leader.

Deidara could only stomp his feet in frustration at the thought.

But that was all he could do.

Without orders, he didn't dare leave, not even daring to complain loudly.

The reason for his obedience wasn't just the clan leader's authority.

Deidara glanced quietly toward a group of people nearby. Aside from a few who were chatting with Hanare, Hagoromo Anki, Uchiha Izumi, and Uchiha Kei, the rest of the senior Hagoromo clan members were standing silently.

Not to be trifled with! Not to be trifled with!

These old folks weren't just powerful; their seniority was astonishing.

Deidara knew better than to cross them.

He wasn't the only one; the other Akatsuki members were also very quiet.

None of them had expected Hagoromo Gengetsu to gather such a powerful group.

But it was for the best. The appearance of these people would be a great help in the upcoming battles.

At that moment, seeing Deidara constantly pacing in front of him, Kakuzu couldn't help but speak up:

"Deidara, stop pacing. Enjoy the peace while you can. The brutality of the coming battle will far exceed your imagination."

As someone who had also lived through the Warring States period, Kakuzu was well aware that the battlefield was nothing like one-on-one combat.

"Brutality? I love it!" Deidara dismissed the warning, about to continue speaking.

Suddenly!

He sensed something.

Not just him; everyone present instantly became alert.

As the sound of armor clashing echoed, the imposing Hagoromo Mu stepped forward, his sharp gaze sweeping over everyone. With a large wave of his hand, he commanded:

"Move out!"

Without hesitation, everyone immediately moved, charging out of the barrier.

The Fourth Great Ninja War had now erupted in full force!