Naruto: I Can Take People Through the Ninja World in the Future-Chapter 422: Shamon: It’s My Time to Shine!

'Konoha's forces have lost more than half their strength?'

'Kirigakure's forces have almost completely lost their strength?'

'Is this really happening?!!'

'Isn't this a golden opportunity to conquer both Konoha and Kirigakure in one fell swoop? At that point, the unification of the ninja world will be in my hands?'

'I could become the greatest Kazekage of all time?'

'No, I'll become the one and only Emperor of the ninja world?'

'Hehehe!'

Thinking of this, Shamon couldn't hold back his wicked grin, the green dragon tattoo on his bald head looking even fiercer.

A rare opportunity like this, as the leader of a village, how could he not be tempted?

Especially since Sunagakure itself is in a precarious situation. If they don't take advantage of this opportunity to do something big, Shamon is almost certain that the future awaiting Sunagakure is a slow death...

But even as his ambition and desire grew, the cautious Shamon decided to play it safe.

He decided to pretend to help Konoha, crush the weakened Kirigakure forces, and test the true state of Konoha at the same time.

Only then would he decide whether to stab them in the back and try to swallow Konoha whole!

This was clearly the safer option.

No wonder Shamon was so cautious—who knows if that cunning Tobirama is acting again?

Last time he acted, he single-handedly destroyed all of Iwagakure!

Moreover, the scale of this battlefield is truly terrifying, with an area of tens of thousands of meters affected and the entire forest destroyed.

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Although it was most likely caused by the Bijuu, it still sent shivers down Shamon's spine.

Honestly, he couldn't destroy a battlefield like this...

In short, being cautious never hurts.

"Alright, listen to my orders!"

"Troops, change formation, attack from the left and right."

"On the left, try to 'rescue' the scattered Konoha ninja. On the right, don't let a single Kirigakure ninja escape!"

"If anyone gets in the way, kill them without mercy!"

Shamon suppressed his pounding heart and trembling hands, giving orders to the main Sunagakure forces behind him.

If the Kirigakure forces have already lost their ability to fight, then they must be crushed.

What about the Konoha forces?

Pretend to rescue them, secretly control them all, and after confirming whether Tobirama is alive or dead and the true situation, only then decide whether to swallow them whole.

Thus, under Shamon's command, the tens of thousands of Sunagakure troops immediately split into two streams, approaching from the east and west to encircle the battlefield.

And as the Second Kazekage, Shamon himself controlled his puppets, leading the troops as the first to enter the battlefield.

Ready to see whether that wicked Tobirama is alive or dead?

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Quickly, Shamon led his troops to the center of the battlefield.

Along the way, the withered and strange sea of trees and plants made Shamon and the Sunagakure forces feel a chill. After the First Hokage's death, is there still someone in Konoha who has mastered the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai?

But it's impossible to create such a vast sea of trees? And for it to wither and die in such a strange way?

Fortunately, the scouts' information was correct.

Most of the Konoha and Kirigakure ninja trapped in the withered sea of trees were still unconscious, completely powerless, which made Shamon feel more at ease.

Soon, Shamon found Tobirama from Parallel World 2.

When he saw that this Tobirama was blind in both eyes and covered in blood, Shamon was also shocked.

This was the first time he had seen Tobirama in such a state.

Last time, during the four villages' attack on Konoha, he wasn't this bad!

But then Shamon felt extremely pleased—this was great! The worse Tobirama's condition, the greater the opportunity to take advantage!

So Shamon eagerly approached, his fierce face smiling like a chrysanthemum, full of concern:

"Hokage-sama! Are you alright?"

Tobirama, though blind, could never forget Shamon's chakra and his puppets.

"Kazekage Shamon? You actually came?"

"Of course, Sunagakure and Konoha are strong allies! When I heard Kirigakure had attacked, I immediately led my troops to assist! No hesitation, no stopping!"

Shamon said with a serious face, as if he and Konoha were truly brothers.

Tobirama smirked slightly, not exposing Shamon's act. He knew all too well what this bald guy was like.

Most likely, he came because he smelled blood, wanting to tear a piece of flesh from the losing side.

In fact, he might even dare to target Konoha Village!

Although Tobirama understood this, the Konoha forces were truly severely injured, with more than half the ninja incapacitated. It really wasn't a good idea to fight to the death with the still-intact Sunagakure forces.

If they really fought, even if they could win, the casualties would be heavy.

Plus, his own condition wasn't great, so he could only play along for now.

"Good! Sunagakure is indeed a strong ally of Konoha. With your arrival, I feel much more at ease!"

Tobirama humbled himself, smiling fakely as he praised Shamon, as if everything was harmonious.

"Ah... if only we had come earlier, we could have fought alongside our Konoha allies!"

Shamon, who loved to act, also played his part well.

"It's not too late, your arrival is already good. Konoha will not forget the kindness of Kazekage-sama and Sunagakure."

Hearing this, Shamon immediately pretended to wipe away tears, while continuing to probe.

"By the way, what exactly is this sea of Wood Release trees?"

"It's my brother's final preparation, specifically to counter the Bijuu!" Tobirama lied, of course not revealing the truth of what had just happened.

"What? Your brother left such a powerful preparation? Then why didn't your village use it last time?"

"It's extremely costly. Using it in the village would cause too much damage, and it can only be used once. Hm? Kazekage-sama, what do you mean?"

"Nothing, nothing! It's just fortunate that the First Hokage left such a valuable preparation! It truly thwarted Kirigakure's sneaky attack, very good!"

Shamon shamelessly praised.

His heart immediately realized—so this was Hashirama's Wood Release preparation. That makes sense!

No wonder the scale could be so large, no wonder it could defeat three Bijuu!

"What are Kazekage-sama's plans?"

Tobirama asked Shamon, also trying to test Shamon's intentions.

If he truly intended to attack Konoha, then even if it cost a heavy price, Tobirama would try to kill him first!

"Hokage-sama, rest assured. I've already sent part of my troops to assist your village's casualties and help you retreat."

"As for the remnants of Kirigakure, leave them to us!"

After testing the true state of Konoha and Tobirama, Shamon was eager to turn around and stab them in the back.

But rationality made him decide to hold back, immediately killing all the powerless Kirigakure forces and devouring the meat already in front of him.

This would also help gain Konoha's trust, reduce Tobirama and the others' vigilance, and then strike hard!

'I'm truly cunning!'

Tobirama was surprised, slightly puzzled as he asked: "You're going to wipe out all the Kirigakure forces?"

"Of course! They're all unconscious and powerless. This is a golden opportunity to crush them all at once!"

"I've already sent troops to encircle the enemy from behind. Not a single Kirigakure ninja will escape."

"Your village's ninja can rest easy. Let us handle the dirty work."

Shamon confidently guaranteed, his heart already envisioning Sunagakure as the ultimate victor.

Hearing this, Tobirama's expression turned slightly strange, then he smiled deeply:

"Attacking from behind?"

"Alright, the Kirigakure forces are yours. Good luck to you."

Tobirama laughed inwardly, not stopping him.

Attacking from behind?

That was the direction Madara had retreated. According to his perception, Madara probably hadn't gone far.

Is this encircling Kirigakure? Or being encircled?

Tobirama could only pray for Shamon and the Sunagakure forces...