Decapitation Operation

The leader of Kirigakure was none other than Genji.

Although the 41-year-old Genji wasn't as strong as the Second Mizukage, Hozuki Gengetsu, he was still in his prime and possessed Kage-level combat strength. He could be considered a leader who was almost unworthy of leading Kirigakure.

He was also there when Uzushiogakure was defeated and Kirigakure was plunged into chaos.

He stepped forward and quickly stabilized the situation in the village, taking over as the acting Mizukage.

But it was he who had mobilized and controlled all of Kirigakure during this period, launching this decisive battle with all his might!

The encounter was extremely fierce and began as a decisive battle.

There were nearly 30,000 ninja on both sides, and they clashed on a battlefield spanning more than ten kilometers, like two venomous snakes entangled and biting each other.

Soon, the forest area within a radius of dozens of kilometers was engulfed.

Waves of heat soared into the sky, and countless ninjutsu clashed with each other, forming a massive sea of fire on the battlefield.

"Saru, I'm handing over battlefield command to you. Kagami and I will kill the enemy commander!"

Tobirama waved his hand, called Kagami to his side, and gave instructions to Hiruzen.

Thanks to Kagami's Togahimiko eye technique, he had become Tobirama's favorite, making Hiruzen and the others extremely envious.

Hiruzen said with slight concern, "Sensei, there's no need to take such risks, right? Judging from the situation, the other side shouldn't be able to stop our attack."

During the era of the First and Second Hokage, Konoha had always been the strongest and most elite of the five great villages, and could hold a significant advantage in one-on-one battles with any of them.

Don't underestimate them due to insufficient numbers. With five thousand elite Konoha warriors against twenty thousand from Kirigakure, they still held the advantage.

If things continued like this, Konoha would most likely emerge victorious.

On the other hand, if Tobirama ventured deep into enemy territory and risked a decapitation strike, if something unexpected happened, it could likely lead to the collapse of Konoha's advantage.

Of course, Tobirama knew more and offered an explanation.

"If we continue like this, our forces will most likely win, but we'll also suffer heavy casualties. Only by decapitating the enemy leader as quickly as possible and causing the enemy forces to collapse can we significantly reduce casualties."

"Why, don't you trust me? Or Saru, do you think the leader on the enemy side is stronger than the Second Mizukage and Raikage?"

Tobirama smiled and reassured him.

No one wanted to take risks, but if it was to reduce casualties among his own people, Tobirama would naturally take the lead.

Behind every Konoha ninja was a family and the future of the village.

As long as it could reduce casualties, it didn't matter if he took risks.

Moreover, Tobirama had full confidence in the combination of himself and Kagami.

Previously, being forced into a desperate situation by Kinkaku and Ginkaku was a disgrace in Tobirama's life, and it was also an unexpected result caused by the combined effects of several unfavorable factors.

Under normal circumstances, it wouldn't be a problem for Tobirama to brutally defeat Kinkaku and Ginkaku.

Furthermore, Tobirama had mastered the perfected Flying Thunder God Technique from Parallel World 4's Minato, which had faster activation speed, greater teleportation range, and was more energy-efficient. Nothing could stop Tobirama now!

"Understood!"

"Sensei and Kagami must be careful. I'll do my best to draw fire on the normal battlefield."

The young Hiruzen didn't hesitate and immediately agreed. During this period, he was very bold and capable in battle.

"Good."

Tobirama immediately set off and charged into the battlefield with Kagami.

Under normal circumstances, it wouldn't be easy to traverse the battlefield alone and penetrate deep into enemy territory.

Ordinary transformation and cloning techniques were of little use and could easily be spotted.

But for Tobirama and Kagami, it wasn't difficult.

After entering the battlefield, under Tobirama's protection, Kagami easily activated a Sharingan genjutsu and controlled a Kirigakure Jonin.

He then had the Jonin secretly retrieve a kunai engraved with the Flying Thunder God seal, pretend to be injured and retreat, and seek treatment from the medical team behind Kirigakure.

This way, once the Jonin arrived, Tobirama could take Kagami and activate the Flying Thunder God Technique, instantly crossing the long and intense frontlines of the battlefield, directly killing the rear area of Kirigakure's forces and initiating the decapitation operation!

The strategy was highly successful.

On the intense battlefield, no one cared to check if the injured Kirigakure ninja was being controlled.

Everyone knew that Uchiha Sharingan genjutsu was powerful, and they were all wary of it; even if they were accidentally controlled, as long as they didn't attack their own people on the battlefield, their teammates wouldn't have time to notice.

After all, if the injured wanted to receive treatment, they would also be checked to see if they were under genjutsu.

Ordinary tomoe Sharingan genjutsu could be easily broken, but not everyone could break Mangekyo Sharingan genjutsu.

The controlled Kirigakure Jonin was indeed checked several times, but no one was able to detect and break the genjutsu.

Until he returned to the rear of Kirigakure's forces.

Flying Thunder God Technique—activate!

Tobirama took Kagami and used the Flying Thunder God to instantly traverse the battlefield and appear in the rear area of Kirigakure's forces!

The bewildered group of Kirigakure ninja were still confused.

Tobirama and Kagami ignored these people and immediately searched for the Mizukage of Kirigakure's forces, preparing to quickly complete the decapitation operation.

Many Kirigakure ninja reacted quickly, recognizing Senju Tobirama's identity, and began to attack them.

Tobirama and Kagami created more than ten clones and rushed in all directions.

While disrupting the formation of Kirigakure's forces, they searched for Genji's location.

They quickly found Genji's location and immediately combined their strength to attack.

Seeing this, more and more Kirigakure ninja spotted Tobirama and Kagami and began to surround and attack them.

But Tobirama and Kagami were too strong; one was a standard Super Kage, and Kagami was a powerful Kage; together, they attacked fiercely, and no Kirigakure ninja could stop them.

Of course, Tobirama and Kagami didn't delay.

If they encountered Kirigakure ninja blocking their way, they killed them if they could, and for those who weren't too threatening, they simply used the Body Flicker Technique and Flying Thunder God to break through.

Their goal was very clear: to save time and kill the solo-acting Genji, who was hundreds of meters away, as quickly as possible!

Genji wasn't stupid either.

After learning that Tobirama had secretly crossed the battlefield and come to attack and kill him personally, he didn't think he could fight Tobirama alone.

So he immediately ordered the guards around him to go stop them.

He then ordered more Kirigakure ninja to activate the Hiding in Mist Technique to spew out large amounts of thick mist to obstruct the enemy's vision.

This thick mist, infused with chakra, could even block Sharingan locks.

This way, as long as Tobirama and Kagami couldn't lock onto Genji's position, the decapitation operation would naturally fail.

The mist grew thicker and soon covered a large area.

Genji himself also dove into the mist and disappeared.

Seeing this, Tobirama snorted coldly and said in a disdainful tone:

"You think you can confuse me with just the Hiding in Mist Technique?"

"Kagami, cover me!"

With Kagami covering him, Tobirama activated his talent: Chakra Perception. He crouched and touched the ground with two fingers. Using chakra fluctuations and earth amplification, he could even sense chakra targets thousands of miles away. He was considered the strongest perception-type ninja.

And here, after identifying Genji's chakra, it was even easier for him to penetrate the thick mist and lock onto Genji himself as he moved.

"Found him!"

"Three o'clock."

"Kagami, help me clear the way!"

Tobirama chuckled, and Kagami cooperated with him silently.

"Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation!"

Kagami used hand seals to perform a powerful Fire Release ninjutsu he had recently learned from his ancestors.

Suddenly, a massive fireball was spewed out, dozens of times larger than the giant fireball.

It instantly engulfed and swallowed dozens of Kirigakure ninja along the three o'clock direction, clearing the thick mist in that direction and revealing a clear view.