novelsmap Chapter 338: Battle in the Pure Land
Chapter 338: Battle in the Pure Land
Chapter 338: Battle in the Pure Land
In another specially partitioned area, far more vast and with complex terrain, another "encounter battle" was taking place—equally intense, but different in nature.
This area simulated the ruins of an ancient battlefield: crumbling city walls, scorched earth, broken weapons half-buried in the soil, and an air that seemed to linger with the smell of gunpowder that had yet to dissipate.
The sky was a permanent twilight hue, casting a filter of dark gold and blood-red over everything.
At the center of the battlefield, two figures stood steadily, back to back.
Their posture was filled with absolute trust and rapport, as if even ten thousand men and horses could not tear them apart.
They were none other than Minato Namikaze and Uzumaki Kushina.
Minato still wore the Fourth Hokage’s Hokages Ceremonial Robe, though the garment bore a few more marks left by battle.
His right hand tightly gripped a special three-pronged Flying Thunder God Kunai, its blade flashing with a cold, sharp glint under the dim twilight sky.
His left hand tightly held the right hand of his wife beside him, steadily channeling a continuous flow of golden Chakra into Kushina’s body through their joined hands.
Kushina was dressed in Jonin combat gear, her flame-bright red hair tied in a ponytail that fluttered behind her.
A powerful and violent red Chakra also surged around her; it was her own power, a Fusion of the Uzumaki Clan’s immense life force and the Nine-Tailed’s Chakra.
The husband and wife, one gold and one red, their two Chakra glows reflecting off each other, formed an indestructible Aura.
Uzumaki Mito stood beside the two of them.
However, the "enemies" surrounding them were a terrifying lineup.
To the left, floating in mid-air and leading a group of Iwagakure, was the Second Tsuchikage, Mu.
To the right, his body wreathed in violent Lightning Release Chakra, his muscles knotted like a human Ferocious beast while leading a group of Kumogakure, was the Third Raikage, A.
In front, surrounded by a hazy mist and leading a group of Kirigakure, was the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura.
Behind, with Iron Sand surging beneath his feet like a living thing and leading a group of Sunagakure, was the Third Kazekage.
Four "Kage" level powerhouses from different eras and different hidden villages surrounded them, radiating cold and hostile Chakra.
A trace of a helpless, bitter smile appeared on Minato’s face, but his eyes remained as sharp as a hawk’s, quickly scanning the surrounding enemies.
"This is... quite a headache."
He spoke softly to his wife behind him, yet his tone held little panic, sounding more like a calm analysis of a tricky situation.
"These are ’Kage’ being controlled by some kind of power. After our exchange just now, I’ve found that they are practically immortal. Conventional combat methods will be difficult to resolve them completely."
Minato looked toward Uzumaki Mito on his right; her strength was definitely much greater than Kushina’s, especially her mastery of Sealing Jutsu.
A clear tactic quickly formed in Minato’s mind.
"Kushina, Lady Mito."
Minato’s voice was steady and firm, carrying an unquestionable decisiveness.
"Since we cannot ’kill’ them..."
He squeezed his wife’s hand, passing along a clear signal.
"Then I’ll have to trouble you... to ’Seal’ them!"
This was the most effective, and possibly the only way in the current situation to completely control these immortal "Kage."
The Uzumaki Clan’s Sealing Jutsu was unparalleled in the Ninja World, and they were particularly adept at Seals targeting Chakra bodies and Souls.
The Fourth Kazekage Rasa’s Soul should be in Hidden Leaf Village at this time, still in a state of being sealed by Naruto, so he did not appear here.
Kushina and Mito working together, combined with Minato’s diversion, would be enough to handle the powerful enemies before them.
Kushina immediately understood her husband’s intention. She squeezed Minato’s hand back firmly, signaling her receipt of the message.
At the same time, Uzumaki Mito also responded, expressing her approval.
But Minato immediately added another sentence, his tone carrying a rare hint of worry and tenderness:
"However, we must be quick. I still have very important things to attend to. That girl named Koyuki Kazahana still has letters for me to give to Naruto."
The image of his son surfaced in Minato’s mind—a figure who had now become unfathomably deep, yet remained heartbreakingly persistent in certain aspects.
"Naruto is the Hokage; he shouldn’t be in a hurry to look for us, as Hidden Leaf Village still has unfinished business waiting for him to complete.
But we still have to go back and help him as soon as possible."
As a father, he understood Naruto all too well.
Especially at this moment when his son was single-handedly pushing for reform in the entire Ninja World and carrying immense pressure, any "abnormality" regarding those close to him could become the fuse that ignited his emotions.
And while Naruto would likely suppress the impending explosion of emotion, problems would arise if those emotions were bottled up for too long.
Minato did not want the battle here to bring unnecessary worry or interference to his son in reality.
Feeling the deep love for their son in Minato’s words, Kushina felt a warmth in her heart, and her gaze became even more determined.
Kushina took a deep breath, and the red Chakra around her suddenly surged, rising like burning flames! She spoke out, her voice clear and full of power:
"Understood! Minato, you buy us time and create opportunities!"
"Grandmother, please!"
Standing beside the two, Uzumaki Mito nodded.
"No need to worry."
"If we can resolve the trouble here quickly..."
Mito’s voice paused, as if also carrying a hint of anticipation.
"Perhaps we can even ’go back’ before little Naruto notices anything wrong."
Two red and one gold Chakra suddenly erupted as Kurama inside Minato bared its teeth and funneled Chakra to the three of them.
All three entered the Kurama Link Mode!
"Damn it, has the Old man gone senile with age? What exactly is he trying to do? At least let me out!"
The Nine-Tailed unhappily provided Chakra to the three.
Though it didn’t know what kind of whim the Old man was having, these people had clearly lived, yet he insisted on bringing their Souls here.
Is he really not afraid of Naruto bringing my other half and using Tailed Beast Balls for indiscriminate bombing?
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Meanwhile, in Hidden Leaf Village.
Naruto and Sakura, completely unaware of what was happening in the Pure Land, arrived at the Jianqiu Villa.
The two guarding the villa hurried to salute upon seeing Naruto.
"Hokage-sama!"
Their tone was filled with heartfelt respect.
Despite Naruto’s youth, his current prestige and strength had long since conquered all of Hidden Leaf Village.
Naruto walked closer, stopped, and gave a slight nod to the two dutiful guards, a peaceful smile appearing on his face:
"You’ve worked hard."
His tone was very ordinary, without any high-and-mighty airs, just like treating any comrade who worked hard for Hidden Leaf Village.
One of the older guards quickly replied: "It’s not hard, it’s our duty! For Hokage-sama to come in person, is it..."
He already had a guess in his heart, but he still asked respectfully.
Naruto didn’t beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose:
"Yes, I’ve come to resolve the issue of ’Ido’."
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