Chapter 41: From Now On, Call Me the War Hero! (2/2)

Traveling by land, with Manda's temper, would undoubtedly cause quite a commotion, which would draw many Iwagakure ninjas to support the bridge's defense.

It was similar to Minato's future tactics. Minato would create a diversion to attract fire while Kakashi's team was responsible for blowing up the bridge. The difference was that Minato's tactics had an error in judgment by Iwagakure and Uchiha Madara, resulting in a role reversal.

In Wakaho's and Orochimaru's case, however, there was no such issue.

"Surely no one would abandon the esteemed 'Konoha's Sannin, Orochimaru' and the 'Future Uchiha Clan Leader's Teacher' just to protect this bridge, right?"

"Could it really be?"

Wakaho rubbed his hands together, preparing for action.

His chakra was nearly restored. Although he had shortened the travel time to under an hour, maintaining the Fire Dragon technique and dealing with high-altitude air currents was energy-intensive. The continuous consumption had been substantial.

But it was not a big problem. Nibbling on the emergency food pills had offset much of the expenditure, and he had nearly recovered.

The commotion below was growing louder. The Iwagakure ninjas on the bridge were already moving out, with ordinary people urgently evacuating.

Within just a few minutes, about 70% of the ninjas on the bridge had left for the front lines to intercept Orochimaru. Only a small number remained for basic vigilance.

"Finally, it's time for me, the great 'Gray Wolf King,' to make an appearance!"

Wakaho grinned, mounting the Fire Dragon, adjusting his stance to a surfing position, lowering the dragon's head, and diving downward!

"Little ones!"

"I, Gray Wolf, am here again!"

"Woo——"

The Fire Dragon sped down, making a sharp turn while aligning with the Shinu Bridge. It then dove beneath the bridge and emerged on the other side, finally reaching the far left end of the bridge, the supply exit for Iwagakure.

"Where did this kid come from?"

"Why does it look like he came from the sky?"

"What is that creature under him? It looks like a jutsu."

"That kid has the Uchiha clan crest! He's a Konoha Uchiha ninja!"

Even though Iwagakure's information was restricted, they were aware of Konoha and the Uchiha. This knowledge came from a certain ninja world calamity who, while wielding Susanoo, had bullied a well-known boy from Iwagakure.

"Listen up, the ninja tasked with destroying this bridge is Uchiha Wakaho!"

Wakaho performed the hand signs, and the Fire Dragon beneath him roared, opening its massive mouth.

"Fire Style: Dragon Fire Double Spray!"

Whoosh——!

Two streams of dragon fire covered the entire bridge!

"What a terrible name. It's not even as good as a double-barreled flamethrower... The creator really doesn't know how to name things."

Wakaho's shadow clone, clinging to the bridge, silently placed the explosive tags.

Just as the clone was finishing placing the last tag, a deep voice called out.

"Damn?"

The real body of Wakaho suddenly noticed something strange.

"What's up?" The shadow clone, finishing the last explosive tag, jumped up from below.

He saw a burly figure in red armor, emitting steam, who had rescued several Iwagakure ninjas.

"Uchiha Wakaho from Konoha... Very well, I'll remember your name, young man."

The armored giant put down the Iwagakure ninjas and waved them off.

"Withdraw, you all. Leave this to me."

"I will avenge those two sacrifices..."

Clap, clap, clap——

The shadow clone applauded repeatedly, turning to look at the real body and pointing at the bridge surface below.

"Alright, alright, we've triggered the hidden Boss, but it seems there's no Boss reward..."

"Get lost."

Poof—— The shadow clone disappeared without a trace.