At the Kirigakure camp, Asuka, who had been resting in his tent, was suddenly awakened by a commotion outside.
He stepped out in confusion and saw the stationed ninjas gathering toward the entrance of the camp.
Releasing his perception slightly, Asuka quickly understood the reason for everyone's excitement.
The Hidden Mist main force had finally arrived.
Asuka shook his head and turned to return to his tent to continue resting.
But before he could take a step, Terumi Kenshi called out to him.
"Asuka-kun, you're already up! Come on, come on! The village reinforcements have finally arrived. Hurry and come welcome them with me."
Asuka looked toward the voice and saw Terumi Kenshi approaching from not far away.
He sighed helplessly and withdrew the foot he had just stepped forward with.
"Kenshi-kun, why are you so excited? It's not like the Mizukage-sama came personally."
While speaking, Kenshi walked over, pressed a hand on Asuka's shoulder, and began pushing him toward the camp entrance.
"I'm happy because we finally got reinforcements! I heard the ones leading the troops this time are the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist."
"It looks like the Mizukage has decided to fight Konoha to the death!"
Asuka rolled his eyes.
"It's just the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. It's not like you haven't seen them before."
"Didn't you work with that fat guy from the Suikazan clan recently? Is this really something to be so excited about?"
Kenshi laughed.
"That was just Suikazan Fuguki alone. This time it's the entire Seven Ninja Swordsmen. Of course it's different."
"Besides, once they arrive, the pressure on the front lines will definitely decrease."
"You'll finally get a chance to relax a little. I'm happy for you!"
Asuka sighed in mock resignation.
"Fine, fine. I'll thank you for thinking of me first, Kenshi-kun."
Under Kenshi's enthusiastic pushing, the two arrived at the entrance of the camp.
At that moment, the Hidden Mist main force had already reached the outside.
From afar, seven figures carrying massive ninja swords could be seen leading the troops.
Asuka didn't know much about the original Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, and he rarely interacted with them inside the village.
Aside from Suikazan Fuguki, with whom he had previously clashed, the only other one he somewhat knew was Kuriarare Kushimaru, the user of the Longsword: Nuibari, mainly because both had once worked within the Hidden Mist ANBU.
At this moment, Terumi Kenshi excitedly acted as a commentator.
"Look, Asuka. Those people leading the troops are the famous Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist."
"From left to right, they are:"
Munashi Jinpachi, wielder of the Blastsword: Shibuki
Akebino Jinin, wielder of the Blunt Sword: Kabutowari
Biwa Jūzō, wielder of the Executioner's Blade
Suikazan Fuguki, wielder of the Greatsword: Samehada
Funano Konishi, wielder of the Twin Sword: Hiramekarei
Raiga Kurosuki, wielder of the Lightning Blades: Kiba
Kuriarare Kushimaru, wielder of the Longsword: Nuibari
"Except for Suikazan Fuguki, you probably haven't dealt with the others before, right?"
"You should be careful with what you say. Their personalities are… pretty extreme."
Asuka nodded slightly.
While they were talking, the Hidden Mist main force had already reached the camp.
Terumi Kenshi stepped forward to guide them inside.
Leading the group, Suikazan Fuguki spotted Asuka and walked directly toward him.
"Long time no see, Jōnin Asuka. Your name has been ringing in my ears a lot lately."
Asuka replied calmly,
"You're too polite, Jōnin Suikazan."
At that moment, a low voice came from the side.
A tall, thin figure suddenly appeared next to Fuguki.
"Well, well… if it isn't little Asuka. I've heard you've been quite famous lately."
Asuka glanced at him.
"Long time no see, Senior Kushimaru."
Kuriarare Kushimaru clicked his tongue.
"Tsk, tsk. Little Asuka is still as cold as ever."
Asuka simply replied with a faint,
"Thank you for your hard work."
Then he turned and walked back into the camp, completely ignoring the two men behind him.
Their expressions darkened slightly.
Asuka understood the personalities of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen far too well.
Most of them were ruthless and cruel.
In many ways, they were little more than villains.
He had no interest in interacting with them.
Behind him, Akebino Jinin sneered.
"So this is the famous Kaguya Asuka? Quite arrogant, isn't he?"
The other swordsmen merely shrugged and followed the troops into the camp.
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Meanwhile, on the Konoha side.
Inside the main command tent, many ninjas looked toward the man seated at the center with obvious admiration.
The man calmly flipped through the latest battle reports.
He had pale skin, long black hair, and golden snake-like pupils.
His identity was obvious.
Orochimaru, one of the legendary Sannin of Konoha.
At this time, Orochimaru's reputation within the village had reached its peak.
He was not only an extremely powerful ninja but also an exceptional battlefield commander.
If not for his ruthless reputation, the position of Fourth Hokage might not have gone to Minato Namikaze.
Standing beside him, Murata Akira respectfully reported.
"Orochimaru-sama, these are the recent battle reports."
Orochimaru placed the documents on the table and slowly turned his snake-like gaze toward Murata.
His voice was hoarse and cold.
"So… the main reason our front-line forces suffered such heavy losses… is because of this Kaguya Asuka?"
Murata swallowed nervously.
"Yes, Orochimaru-sama."
"The strength of Kaguya Asuka is terrifying. It could be said that he alone held back our entire force."
Orochimaru stared at him silently.
The oppressive pressure of his gaze caused cold sweat to form on Murata's back.
Fortunately, a calm voice spoke from the side.
"Orochimaru-sama, I can confirm that what Jōnin Murata said is true."
Minato Namikaze stepped forward.
"The strength of Kaguya Asuka is indeed terrifying."
"Not only does he possess the Shikotsumyaku bloodline, but he also has an extraordinary regeneration ability."
"Additionally… he may possess a second Dōjutsu Bloodline Limit."
Orochimaru's golden eyes narrowed slightly.
"A dōjutsu bloodline…?"
"How can you be certain?"
Minato answered calmly.
"This conclusion was inferred by Jōnin Fugaku."
"During their battle, he discovered that Asuka's spiritual power was incredibly strong."
"He broke free from Sharingan genjutsu in less than a second."
"Combined with the red laser beams he fires from his eyes, Fugaku believes he most likely possesses another dōjutsu bloodline limit."
At these words, Orochimaru slowly stuck out his tongue and licked his lips.
That gesture meant one thing.
He was now truly interested.
However, he asked no further questions and instead began discussing battle strategies with the commanders.
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With the arrival of the main forces on both sides, the battlefield entered a strange calm.
Clashes between ninja squads gradually decreased.
Several nights later.
Dark clouds covered the moon.
A group of Kirigakure ninjas quietly moved toward the Konoha positions under the cover of darkness.
Leading them were the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
Munashi Jinpachi looked at the lightly defended Konoha camp and sneered.
"So this is Konoha's defense? Pathetic."
But the moment he finished speaking—
Flames suddenly erupted around them.
Various ninjutsu attacks rained down from the darkness.
The blazing fire illuminated the battlefield.
High above, standing on a tree branch, was Minato Namikaze.
He looked down calmly.
"Orochimaru-sama predicted correctly."
"You really did come for a night raid."
Realizing they had fallen into a trap, Suikazan Fuguki immediately shouted.
"Retreat! Everyone retreat!"
But Minato Namikaze had already made his move.
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Meanwhile, Asuka unexpectedly encountered someone.
According to his plan, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen were supposed to attract the enemy's attention while he infiltrated Konoha's main camp alone.
So he deliberately avoided the main battlefield and moved around from the side.
However—
His plan had already been anticipated.
Standing before him was a tall man with pale skin and purple eye shadow.
Asuka sighed helplessly.
"So… why are you here, Cold Lord Orochimaru?"
Orochimaru smiled slightly, his voice low and hoarse.
"Of course…"
"…to meet you, Asuka-kun."
His golden snake-like eyes gleamed with interest.
"I'm very interested in you."
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