The dark underground base. Black Zetsu emerged from the ground, his face a ghastly black, his expression far from pleased.
He had received news from White Zetsu that Uchiha Obito had not "died," and the White Zetsu clone providing backup underground had been killed.
This greatly displeased "Otsutsuki Chenxiang." Currently, Uchiha Madara's plan and his own were identical, differing only in the ultimate beneficiary.
To thwart Uchiha Madara's plan was to oppose him, Black Zetsu!
But why had the plan failed? Had Uchiha Madara slipped up? Yet, the opponent shouldn't have been able to arrive in time!
With heavy thoughts, Black Zetsu entered the base. When he saw Uchiha Madara sitting on a tree stump, his expression shifted, and he exclaimed in disbelief,
"Lord Madara, how did you end up in this state?"
Uchiha Madara glanced at the tattered rags he wore. His expression remained unfazed. Such injuries were negligible. He reached out and reconnected the "oxygen tube" to himself, and his pale complexion improved considerably.
"A slight mishap occurred. Uzumaki Lin Yu's strength is not weak."
How could the proud Madara admit that he was currently inferior to a mere youth? As for saying Uzumaki Lin Yu was very strong, that was even more impossible! Someone not acknowledged by my peak self is unworthy of being called strong!
"Even Lord Madara couldn't handle him?" Black Zetsu was somewhat surprised. Although Uchiha Madara's strength was less than a tenth of his peak, and his own eyes were still with someone else, he should at least have been able to overpower the Kage of various villages with his exquisite taijutsu and experience.
Yet, he couldn't stop a single Uzumaki Lin Yu? What was his origin?
Black Zetsu made up his mind to spend some time investigating Uzumaki Lin Yu's origins, to uncover all eighteen generations of his ancestors! He would not allow anyone to appear outside of his "mother's salvation" plan!
"Then, Lord Madara, what do we do next?"
"The plan remains unchanged. Obito is the most outstanding junior of the Uchiha clan in recent years, and my time is running out. I cannot wait any longer!"
"Yes!"
Black Zetsu: "You're the one who got beaten anyway, as long as you're happy!"
...
Meanwhile, the previously peaceful Mist Village battlefield once again tilted in favor of the Mist with the arrival of seven individuals.
The Seven Ninja Swordsmen!
Each one was an elite Jonin of the Mist Village, a force dedicated to carrying out high-difficulty missions for the Mizukage. Their strength was terrifying!
The Leaf Village's forward camp was once again forced to retreat. But they knew this was their last line of defense. Any further retreat would bring them close to towns within the Land of Fire, leading to who knew how many ordinary people becoming displaced. This was something they did not want to see.
Fortunately, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen did not seem eager to break through their lines immediately. They would occasionally appear, eliminate a few Leaf ninjas, and then quickly vanish into the mist, their whereabouts unknown.
This gave the Leaf ninjas a feeling of being "harvested like leeks" and toyed with. For a time, dark clouds gathered over the Leaf camp, and the atmosphere became extremely heavy.
"It's going to rain. Is anyone still drying clothes? Hurry and bring them in!"
Drizzle...
As Might Duy's words fell, small raindrops began to fall from the sky, soon pattering on the ground and striking the hearts of the Leaf ninjas. If reinforcements didn't arrive soon, they would likely have to fight a desperate battle, with little hope of victory!
"Duy, I envy your positive attitude."
Might Duy stood in the rain with Nobita, his face filled with envy.
After many days of battle and interaction, Nobita found Might Duy to be a truly passionate ninja. On the battlefield, he would shield his teammates with his body against jutsu, solely to allow injured comrades to withdraw. After battles, despite being covered in wounds, he would still train with Might Guy, a testament to teaching by example.
Genin. Nobita began to seriously regard ninjas of this rank again. It was truly incredible!
"Hahaha, to die on the battlefield, that is the most passionate moment of youth for our generation! Moreover..."
Might Duy looked gently in the direction of the Leaf Village and said, "I have already sent Guy away. All my youth and passion have been passed on to him. I have no more worries. Is death something to fear? I, Might Duy, never fear death!"
Nobita thought of the younger generation who had come to train and had already been sent back to the Leaf Village. His mindset also improved, "That's right! Even if we die, the Leaf Village will have new seedlings to grow, just like the Will of Fire, never ceasing!"
Well, another ninja fooled by Sarutobi Hiruzen.
At that moment, a blood-covered ninja ran into the camp, shouting loudly, "Quick! Send a message back to the Leaf Village! The Seven Ninja Swordsmen have secretly infiltrated the Land of Fire and are preparing to carry out a decapitation strike on the Leaf Village!"
"What!"
The Leaf Village camp erupted in an uproar. Where were their families? They were all in the Leaf Village. If the Seven Ninja Swordsmen breached the Leaf Village, what would be the meaning of their fighting?
"Quick! Send an urgent message back!"
The elder of the Uchiha clan, the person in charge here, could distinguish the situation at such a moment. A large portion of their Uchiha clan also remained in the village, and most of them were women, children, and the elderly, completely incapable of fighting!
Uchiha Fugaku commanded the scene with a cold expression, showing no discernible emotion. No one knew that he was currently capable of dealing with the Seven Ninja Swordsmen, but he was unwilling to pay such a heavy price!
He was considering the future glory of the Uchiha clan!
Beside him, Might Duy, after understanding the situation, his pupils contracted. A very bad premonition loomed in his heart.
Would Guy be in danger?
The sky continued to drizzle, and occasionally, the sound of thunder could be heard. A flash of lightning streaked across the sky, illuminating Might Duy's slightly trembling body.
No! I must go find Guy! He is in danger!
"Bear! I need to go find Guy. I have a bad feeling that he is in mortal danger! I must go save him!"
Without waiting for Nobita's reply, Might Duy's aura suddenly changed. "Second Gate: Gate of Relief, Open!" A soaring airflow enveloped Might Duy. He stomped on the ground, and his entire being shot into the depths of the forest like a hawk perched high above.
All that remained was a shocked Nobita. He was not surprised that Might Duy had used the Eight Inner Gates, but that he was using it for travel!
"Duy, you really are... a special Genin!"
Nobita didn't know what words to use to describe Might Duy. He could open the Eight Inner Gates based on a premonition in his mind and travel a hundred miles alone to save his son.
He truly couldn't understand. If it were a certain matter, it would be fine, but it was just a hypothetical possibility. What if Might Guy and the others hadn't encountered the Seven Ninja Swordsmen?
What if it was you, Might Duy, who encountered the Seven Ninja Swordsmen?
Alas, perhaps this was just Might Duy, the unique Green Beast of the Leaf Village!
This is truly crazy! Duy!