Near the massive mushroom cloud at the center of the explosion, the air was scorching hot. The intense heat made the surroundings almost unbearable.
Moving through the thick smoke and dust, a lone figure advanced cautiously. His blurred form phased through the haze, searching for something—or someone.
Then, his gaze locked onto a silhouette lying motionless on the ground.
"Found him."
With a light leap, Obito landed beside the injured man and carefully picked him up. A few quick movements later, he had carried him away from the intense heat of the blast zone.
He laid the figure down on the barren, still-warm ground. The wounded man was barely breathing, his body covered in burns and blood. His tattered clothes barely clung to him, revealing scorched skin.
Observing him with a calm expression, Obito murmured, "It's rare to survive something like this. But as long as the Rinnegan remains intact, saving you is worth it, Nagato."
Nagato was on the brink of death. If not treated immediately, he would not last much longer.
At that moment, a figure emerged from the ground nearby—Zetsu.
"Quick! Give him life energy!" Zetsu urged.
Since Nagato had already fused with Hashirama's cells, the process wouldn't be as difficult as usual. Without hesitation, White Zetsu extended an arm, plunging it into Nagato's body like a conduit, channeling something into him.
Slowly, Nagato's breathing stabilized.
Obito let out a quiet sigh of relief. Nagato was a valuable asset in battle, but judging by his current state, recovery would take considerable time.
Nagato had witnessed the explosion firsthand.
When the "little sun" erupted, he had used his strongest ability to shield himself—Shinra Tensei.
For a brief moment, he managed to hold back the devastating light and heat.
But it wasn't enough. Within seconds, the force overwhelmed him, sending him flying.
Still, Nagato had endured the deadliest part of the blast. His sheer resilience, along with the enhancements in his body, had kept him alive—if barely.
Obito exhaled slightly and turned to Black Zetsu, his voice grave.
"Zetsu, how many of our forces remain?"
Zetsu, still monitoring Nagato's condition, sighed.
"We have about 20,000 White Zetsu clones left," he reported. "That attack wiped out most of them. Only those who had retreated early survived."
Obito furrowed his brows and turned his gaze toward the approaching ninja alliance.
"There's no choice, then. Have the remaining forces hold them off. If nothing changes, they'll be attacking soon."
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As Obito had predicted, the ninja alliance launched a full-scale offensive after learning that the enemy's base had been destroyed.
Leading the charge at the front was Gaara, commanding the united forces.
The first division, mid-range combat, was under the leadership of Darui from the Hidden Cloud.
Key fighters in this unit included Hiashi Hyuga, Choza Akimichi, and Tenten.
The second division, close combat, was led by Kitsuchi from the Hidden Stone.
Notable members included Kurotsuchi, Hinata Hyuga, and Neji Hyuga.
The third division, short-range combat, specialized in prolonged battles and was commanded by Kakashi Hatake.
This unit required endurance and included key fighters such as Sakura Haruno and Rock Lee.
The fourth division, long-range combat, was under Gaara's command, with Shikamaru Nara serving as acting captain.
Its primary fighters included Choji Akimichi and Temari.
The fifth division, special operations, was led by Mifune, consisting of elite warriors including Kiba Inuzuka, Hana Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, Ino Yamanaka, and several samurai from the Land of Iron.
The four divisions advanced separately, but all shared a common target—the massive mushroom cloud looming in the sky.
As they pressed forward, the ground beneath them suddenly trembled violently.
Without warning, the earth cracked open, and countless White Zetsu clones erupted from below.
"Enemy attack!!"
"A massive number of enemies detected!!"
"They can move underground!"
The battlefield erupted into chaos as the White Zetsu army swarmed out.
Reacting instantly, the division commanders shouted their orders.
Kakashi, Gaara, Darui, and Kitsuchi all issued the same command:
"Everyone, fall back!!"
"Retreat now!"
At once, the ninja alliance began a strategic withdrawal, preparing for the next move in this massive war.
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White Zetsu clones kept emerging from the ground, but they made no immediate move to attack the ninja alliance.
Their objective wasn't direct combat—it was to stall for time. Seeing the alliance retreat only pleased them more.
Among the units, Kakashi's division reacted the fastest, already having gained significant distance from the enemy.
Then—
Kakashi studied the enemy ranks, a faint smirk forming on his lips as his hands moved swiftly through a series of hand signs.
Boar → Hare → Ram → Snake → Tiger → Boar!
As his hands came together, Kakashi pointed at the White Zetsu army.
"Apostle Beacon! Targeted Strike!"
A glowing seal suddenly appeared beneath the enemy's feet.
The White Zetsu troops hesitated, uncertain of what was happening.
But Black Zetsu, observing from within, instantly sensed danger.
Then—
Beams of light shot into the sky from multiple locations.
Black Zetsu's expression darkened.
"This is bad…!"
And just as predicted—
From above, a dense rain of fireballs began to fall, illuminating the entire battlefield in an eerie glow.
The White Zetsu forces looked up in horror as a massive barrage of fiery projectiles descended upon them.
Though they lacked facial expressions, their panic was obvious. Some tried to dodge, but against an attack of this magnitude, escape was impossible.
With the durability of mid-tier ninjas at best, they stood no chance. Lacking powerful ninjutsu, they had no way to counter the assault.
All they could do was brace themselves.
Then—
A relentless storm of fireballs rained down.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Explosions erupted across the battlefield, engulfing everything in fire and debris. The sheer intensity of the attack left no escape routes.
Every inch of the terrain was blasted apart.
Across the battlefield, the results were the same. Other alliance forces had executed similar strikes, unleashing devastating coordinated attacks.
The White Zetsu army stood no chance.
Within moments, their forces were reduced to almost nothing.
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Meanwhile, Black Zetsu stood in shock, watching the destruction unfold.
Near him, Obito was in the midst of summoning a coffin, preparing to deploy a new fighter onto the battlefield.
Black Zetsu's voice came again, heavy with frustration.
"Obito… I'm sorry. The entire White Zetsu force was wiped out in an instant."
Obito's eyes narrowed.
"What happened?!"
Black Zetsu responded immediately.
"That same jutsu… The secret technique that summons beams of light before unleashing a devastating strike!"
Obito clenched his fists, gritting his teeth.
"Her again?!"
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