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However, at this critical moment, the response strategy formulated by the Allied Forces' high command based on Naruto's advance warning began to show results!
After the initial panic, the commanders of each unit quickly calmed down and issued orders according to the pre-arranged plan:
"Don't panic! Uchiha unit, advance!"
In an instant, on the front lines of the first, second, and third units, which were bearing the main pressure from the impure world resurrected, figures emerged from the crowd!
They wore the Uchiha clan's iconic fan-shaped crested clothing and possessed pairs of scarlet Sharingan eyes that contained special power!
On the coastline of the First Division, facing a powerful Edo Tensei user wielding a berserk water-style technique, a figure appeared in front of the formation as if by teleportation.
He had short black hair and a gentle face, but the three tomoe swirling in his eyes exuded a chilling power.
It was none other than Uchiha Shisui, who was known as the "Instantaneous Body Flicker"!
"Genjutsu·Sharingan!"
Shisui's gaze sharpened, and a powerful illusion instantly invaded the opponent's mind.
Although it could not directly undo the Impure World Reincarnation, it successfully interrupted the destructive Water Release technique that was brewing.
This bought the surrounding Allied ninjas valuable time to dodge and counterattack.
At the main land route of the Second Army, facing several reanimated Jonin charging into battle, a black-haired girl with purple eyes stood quietly before them; she was Uchiha Hikaru.
Although her Mangekyou Sharingan's main ability is "Eight Thousand Spears," its basic genjutsu abilities, honed through the trials of war, are equally formidable.
As the light shifted its gaze, the movements of the several impure earth reincarnations who rushed forward instantly became uncoordinated and chaotic.
As if trapped in an invisible maze, their attacks lost their accuracy and even began to interfere with each other.
In the Third Force's mobile support area, a calm figure dressed in Konoha Jonin attire quietly appeared beside Kakashi Hatake.
He didn't even need to deliberately cast any powerful illusions; his Sharingan simply swept across the battlefield.
Those who tried to approach the impure earth reincarnations felt an invisible pressure, and their movements involuntarily became sluggish.
It was as if countless eyes were watching them from the shadows, searching for their weaknesses.
The Allied Forces' high command had long learned from Naruto that genjutsu could effectively interfere with or even temporarily disrupt the mental connection between the reanimated user and the caster.
Although it's an ultimate illusion technique like Shisui's "Kotoamatsukami" that can directly overwrite control.
On the battlefield, it is constrained by the number of personnel and attrition, making it difficult to use as a regular method.
However, ordinary high-level Sharingan genjutsu is enough to disrupt the offensive rhythm of the Edo Tensei users and create an opportunity for the Allied Forces to counterattack!
Not only these three geniuses of illusion, but also a large number of Uchiha clan ninjas were active on all major fronts.
They may not have the Kaleidoscope, but the Sharingan's ability to perceive and manipulate illusions with its three tomoe is still one of the effective weapons against these undead monsters.
"Coordinate with the Uchiha! Unleash overwhelming firepower!"
"Aim at their joints! Limit their movement!"
"Sealing team, prepare!"
Under the cover of the Uchiha ninja's genjutsu, the other ninjas of the Allied Forces quickly seized the opportunity.
Various ninjutsu, explosive tags, and sealing talismans rained down on the reanimated imprisoned individual.
While they cannot be completely eliminated, they are sufficient to temporarily suppress or repel them, or to create conditions for the sealing class to approach and apply the seal.
The battle situation has temporarily stabilized due to this crucial tactical adjustment.
A fierce tug-of-war continues to unfold on the coast, valleys, and plains of the Land of Lightning.
Every minute and every second was accompanied by bloodshed and sacrifice, but the allied forces ultimately withstood the first and most dangerous wave of the deadly offensive.
The Uchiha's fan became one of the important pillars supporting the Allied Forces' belief on this desperate battlefield.
Chapter 449 The war situation is anxious
The addition of the Uchiha clan was like building a sturdy dam in front of a raging flood.
The Sharingan's genjutsu light flickered across the battlefield, effectively interfering with and slowing down the killing pace of the reanimated warriors.
This bought the coalition forces valuable breathing space and time to regroup.
The battle lines, which were on the verge of collapse, have been temporarily stabilized.
However, this is merely containment; it is far from the time for a counterattack.
Those resurrected through the Impure World Reincarnation technique possess unlimited chakra and immortality.
Even if they are troubled by genjutsu or shattered by ninjutsu, they can recover in a short time and continue to fight.
The allied ninjas' chakra and stamina were being depleted, and casualties continued to rise.
Faced with these tireless and fearless spirits, the stalemate itself was constantly eroding the morale and strength of the allied forces.
Just as the battle reached a stalemate again and the pressure gradually increased—
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh—!"
A series of dazzling golden rays, like the rising sun piercing through the gloom, suddenly appeared in the most critical areas of each battlefield!
It's Naruto Uzumaki's shadow clone!
Hundreds and thousands of Naruto shadow clones traversed every corner of the battlefield at an astonishing speed.
They leaped across various locations using chakra.
Or it bursts forth with extreme speed on the ground, leaving behind golden trails wherever it goes.
These shadow clones demonstrated extremely high efficiency as soon as they appeared.
They had no interest in engaging in prolonged combat with the surging tide of White Zetsu.
Often, in a single exchange, the simplest Rasengan would be unleashed, accurately striking the White Zetsu's body.
It instantly blasted it into countless white spores flying everywhere, clean and efficient.
Alternatively, one could use the aftershocks of Wind Release: Rasenshuriken to clear out small areas, becoming invincible.
The Shadow Clones' tactics were even more sophisticated when dealing with the Edo Tensei users who were temporarily controlled by Uchiha genjutsu.
They did not seek to directly "kill" these immortals, but rather to paralyze them.
"Immortal Technique, Wind Release, Spiral Shuriken!"
A shadow clone leaped high into the air and hurled a huge, buzzing chakra sphere at a powerful Edo Tensei warrior who was struggling to break free from a genjutsu.
Instead of aiming for vital organs, the attack was precisely aimed at the joints supporting the body or the legs!
The violent wind-style chakra instantly tore his lower body apart and shredded it into the finest paper scraps.
Although the reanimated body can regenerate, this process takes time!
During this time, the reanimated user lost the ability to move and became a stationary target!
Another shadow clone used its speed advantage to circle around behind an Edo Tensei user who was gathering a large Earth Release technique.
Fire Release: Great Flame Arrow!
The scorching flames not only destroyed his spell, but the accompanying high temperature and stickiness also greatly slowed down his body's regeneration speed!
"It's Naruto!"
"Naruto's here! Hang in there, everyone!"
"Cooperate with Naruto! Suppress them!"
The addition of Naruto's shadow clones was like a shot in the arm for the exhausted Allied Forces.
Their efficient and swift fighting style greatly relieved the pressure on the front lines and even created a brief counter-offensive in some local battlefields.
Wherever the golden figure appeared, the morale of the allied forces was boosted.
However, Kabuto Yakushi, who was secretly manipulating everything behind the scenes, had clearly anticipated that the Allied Forces would play the "Naruto" card.
The army of resurrected ninjas he meticulously prepared was not just composed of those renowned powerhouses from the ninja world.
Just as Naruto's shadow clones were putting out fires everywhere, trying to defeat the reanimated Edo Tensei users one by one and create a breakthrough for the sealing team, an unexpected change occurred!
All that could be seen was around those powerful Edo Tensei warriors who were receiving special attention.
It may come from underground, or from among the white monsters.
Suddenly, a large number of Edo Tensei resurrected individuals emerged, their auras relatively weak, their appearances unfamiliar, and their clothes worn out of old uniforms from various ninja villages!
Their eyes were vacant, and their movements were somewhat stiff; clearly, they weren't top-tier experts in life, but rather...
A Chunin or Special Jonin level being.
These "cannon fodder" level Edo Tensei users are far less powerful individually than those well-known powerhouses.
But the timing and location of their appearance were extremely tricky!
When Naruto's shadow clones attempt to attack a key target with a Rasengan.
Immediately, three, four, or even seven or eight such "cannon fodder" would rush forward fearlessly, directly using their bodies to block the trajectory of the Rasengan!
Although it was instantly blown to pieces, it successfully neutralized the attack and protected more threatening targets behind it.
When the sealing team's ninjas finally managed to charge towards an Edo Tensei resurrected person who had been temporarily paralyzed by Naruto's shadow clones, under the cover of the Allied Forces, they were holding sealing scrolls.
The ground beneath their feet suddenly exploded, and several "cannon fodder" dead roared as they rushed out, launching a suicide attack without warning!
Or they could simply hug the legs of a member of the sealing squad.
Or they might block the way with their bodies, or even...
The explosive tags that were pre-planted inside the body were detonated directly!
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
A series of self-destructions exploded within the Allied forces' formation, especially in the area where the sealing squad was trying to get close!
Although the power of a single explosion is insufficient to cause mass casualties.
However, its suddenness and resolute attitude severely hampered the actions of the sealing squad.
"Watch out! They're charging!"
"Don't worry about me! Seal it now!"