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After Hanzō''s escape, Shin returned to the main battlefield. He had deliberately chosen a location away from the main fighting for his confrontation with Hanzō.
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Back on the battlefield, he found the Konoha forces struggling. They were outnumbered.
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Each Konoha Shinobi had to face two or even three opponents.
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And in the battles between the top-tier fighters, Konoha was also at a disadvantage. Orochimaru was fighting Ebizo, barely managing to hold his own against the Kage-level Shinobi.
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Danzō was facing Chiyo and was faring even worse. He couldn''t even get close to her with her ten puppets. His recent capture had weakened him.
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He had been mistreated during his captivity, deprived of food and water. He was relying on Soldier Pills to keep him going. It was no wonder he was losing to Chiyo.
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Chiyo was a powerful Shinobi, especially with her ten puppets.
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The Human Puppet, though damaged by Shin''s attack, had been repaired. It might not be as strong as before, but it was still a formidable weapon.
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And in the battle between Sakumo Hatake and the Third Kazekage, the Kazekage had the upper hand. Sakumo couldn''t even use his sword.
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Magnet Release could control metal. Sakumo''s White Light Chakra Sabre, though specially made, still contained metal.
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This meant Sakumo couldn''t use his swordsmanship.
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Unless he had strength like Shin''s, his sword was useless.
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Shin had also faced the Third Kazekage, who had tried to control his Kusanagi sword with Magnet Release, but Shin''s strength had overpowered the Kazekage''s control.
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But Sakumo wasn''t Shin. Shin was incredibly fast and strong, while Sakumo''s strength was only average. He was mainly known for his speed.
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Besides Kenjutsu, Sakumo also had Lightning Release, but that was countered by the Kazekage''s Wind Release.
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Only in terms of speed did Sakumo have an advantage. That was why he was able to hold his own against the Kazekage.
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"Wind Style: Rasenshuriken!"
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Shin threw a Rasenshuriken at the Third Kazekage.
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He had never obtained a Divine Replication Card before. And its power was immense.
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With a Divine Replication Card, he could do so much more, like copying Madara Uchiha''s Rinnegan.
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He couldn''t steal the Rinnegan, but he could copy it.
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But it was too early to think about that. He hadn''t obtained the card yet.
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The Third Kazekage sensed the incoming Rasenshuriken.
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"Magnet Release: Iron Sand World Method!"
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He encased himself in Iron Sand, a perfect defense.
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The Rasenshuriken was powerful.
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It damaged the Iron Sand, but it couldn''t break through.
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The Kazekage quickly deactivated his Iron Sand defense, not wanting to be frozen like last time.
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"What a powerful Wind Release Jutsu!"
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Sakumo glanced at Shin. Although the attack had been blocked, he had been close enough to sense its power.
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He had been fighting the Kazekage with all his might, but he hadn''t been able to damage the Kazekage''s Iron Sand defense.
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But this Jutsu had almost broken through.
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"That''s some strong defense."
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Shin was impressed by the Kazekage''s Iron Sand. It was comparable to the Susanoo''s defenses.
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The Kazekage frowned. Shin''s presence meant Hanzō had failed.
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He had expected this, but it was still disappointing.
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"Retreat!!" the Kazekage ordered.
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He ordered a retreat without hesitation. Shin''s presence on the battlefield was a major deterrent.
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He was more intimidating than a Tailed Beast.
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After all, he had captured their One-Tails Jinchūriki.
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The Suna forces'' sudden retreat confused the Ame Shinobi, but they followed suit.
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The Konoha Shinobi breathed a sigh of relief. They had been pushed back relentlessly.
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"I haven''t even attacked yet, and they''re already running?"
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Shin was surprised by his own influence. A single Jutsu had scared them off.
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"They''re so cowardly! I wasn''t even done fighting!" Kushina complained.
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Shin patted her head. "Kushina, don''t be so bloodthirsty."
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With Suna and Ame retreating, the Konoha forces didn''t pursue.
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They had suffered significant losses. Sakumo Hatake ordered them to hold their ground.
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Chiyo looked at the Third Kazekage with a frown. "Why did we retreat? Are you afraid of that Uzumaki brat?"
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"Chiyo, you know the range of his Ice Release Jutsu," the Kazekage said, his voice laced with displeasure.
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He didn''t like being questioned.
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"I know his Ice Release is powerful, but this is a battlefield. Do you think he''d use such a large-scale Jutsu? He''d end up hitting his own allies."
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Chiyo argued.
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The Kazekage''s expression stiffened. He hadn''t thought of that. Shin''s Ice Release was powerful, but with their forces mixed together, Shin wouldn''t dare use it.
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But he had been intimidated by Shin and hadn''t considered that.
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"I know, but I have my reasons," the Kazekage said, glancing at Chiyo.
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He wouldn''t admit his mistake. As the Kazekage, his decisions were always correct.
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Chiyo left, dissatisfied. This had been a good opportunity to crush Konoha, but they had missed it.
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