Chapter 57 - 57 (2/2)
”Ryo, this time, we need you to be on the front with us. The medical team should be in the rear so there should be no problems.”
”No problem, Sakumo san. You don't have to worry.”
In the previous battle, Ryo played a crucial role in Konoha's victory. Without him, even if Jiraya was able to suppress Rasa, and Even if Sakumo was able to beat Chiyo, they would have been able to change the fact that their men were outnumbered in a hostile environment that limited their power.
But thanks to Ryo's use of Sage mode, and his summoning of Gamahiro, Konoha's losses were limited by a great margin.
So after the battle, Sakumo was able to really appreciate Ryo's value on the battlefield. It was clear for him that he was far more than a medic saving people in the backline. So now, in face of the Sand's second attack, he chose to go all out from the start and bring Ryo to the front.
”Sakumo san, we are ready to go!”
”Good! Marche!” Sakumo issued his order, and over 7000 of Konoha's Ninjas went to the battlefield.
Shibi Aburame has discovered the Sand's traps, so he and the Hyuga's were in front getting rid of them.
”So you're coming out?” Rasa was looking the way of Konoha's camp. When he saw them getting rid of the traps he had a strange smile of the corner of his mouth.
”Is there any problem on your side?” He asked Chiyo.
She did not speak, but nodded solemnly.
”The let's start this! Sand Ninjas, charge!” The 4th Kazekage issued his order and the second battle between the two camps broke out!
This is the second time that Jiraya's facing Rasa, so he didn't hold anything back. When he entered the battlefield, he was already in Sage Mode.
Sakumo and Chiyo have faced each other many times. Against her puppets, he had his special method to break her down. Like before, it was all just a matter of time.
Although he had his doubts, he knew that the situation doesn't allow him to over think. He summoned Gamahiro, and went right in to face the Sand's Jonin.
”Brat! Your opponent is us!” Hugo and his companions were waiting for Ryo's appearance. Right then, the 4th Kazekage and Chiyo began to work together: Rasa tore a scroll and the two printed at the same time.
A white sealed boundary appeared and enclosed the four of them from the outside world. (Tl Note: The ones who are entrapped within the cage were Jiraya, Sakumo, Chiyo and Rasa)
”Jiraya Chan! This is…” Fukasaku stared at this summoning that came out of nowhere. Ii wasn't too solid. If they attacked it for two minutes straight, is should collapse. The problem was that Rasa would never give them the chance to do so.
”Rasa! Your target is Ryo?” Sakumo stopped fighting and looked at the two with a heavy face.
”Yes! I'm not afraid to attack just because you managed to capture Shanyu. Today's traps were just a distraction to make you think that I had a way to deal with the Sage Mode. I'll just keep on fighting you.”
”Just to get rid of Ryo, you're actually willing to sacrifice some of your elite Jonins?” Jiraya couldn't believe it.
”Oh, if we can kill there brat, it would be worth the life of a Jonin. He's a genius isn't he? Well, let's see if he's enough of a genius to survive Shukaku's wrath!” Said Chiyo with a sneer.
”Shukaku!” When he heard Chiyo, Jiraya became too anxious and wanted to attack. He used [Odama Rasengan] and to take down the summoned boundary, but it was unscathed.
”It's useless Jiraya Chan. We should keep on attacking one point of that wall simultaneously for at least two minutes to take that boundary down. Now we can only try to deal with the 4th Kazekage, and hope that Ryo Chan will be all right!”
Hearing Fukasaku's words, Jiraya didn't argue, and he decided to beat the 4th as quickly as possible.