The black flames burned amidst the battlefield.
The fuel, naturally, was the bodies, escape techniques, chakra, and the deep despair and pain of the Hidden Mist ninjas.
The clay bombs encased in Tobirama No.1 were merely a medium, not intended for lethal harm, but specially treated to spread the Amaterasu flames as much as possible.
Under Aomi's design, the Amaterasu perfectly demonstrated its might.
This dojutsu was not meant for fighting evenly matched foes, but rather for delivering a decisive crushing blow that is unsolvable...
Of course, this was also related to Aomi's ability to divide a portion of Amaterasu's flames into many parts, cleverly combining it with Explosion Release.
Aomi held the Muramasa in hand, his eyes sharp, and black flames roared at the edge of his blade!
Unlike other ninjas, Aomi was not wearing a Konoha ninja combat uniform, but had donned a set of retro Warring States-style armor.
The blood-red armor was intricately carved with the Uchiha Clan Emblem at the shoulders.
Against the backdrop of Amaterasu, Aomi's figure strode through the enemies like a black and red flash!
Either slashing down with a heavy blade, or unleashing a slash wave, or beheading with a single strike...
Aomi's figure shifted from fierce to fluid, from domineering to smooth, displaying a magnificent body technique that dazzled the eyes, like a black rose blooming on the battlefield, recklessly showcasing his might!
And every time Aomi struck down a blade, it not only claimed the life of an enemy but also spread the black flames along the path of his blade onto more foes.
The Third Mizukage's mind was blank, overseeing from the rear, knowing everything was lost.
In his sight, the entire cleared minefield by the Hidden Mist ninjas was almost entirely covered by Amaterasu...
From the wisp that initially attached to the various Hidden Mist ninjas, with their struggles and twists, this pain was passed along by themselves, quickly spreading throughout the military formation!
The wails, whimpers, gasps, curses, and sounds of burning, were the main score on this battlefield, mingled with nauseating burning flesh, resembling a scene from hell.
Despite the protection of Water Release and Earth Release, some Hidden Mist ninjas escaped the baptism of Tobirama No.1.
But in legion warfare, the casualty rate is a crucial indicator.
When comrades around you keep falling, the will to fight is severely battered, easily turning them into routed soldiers.
Especially under Tobirama No.1's baptism, as comrades became dangerous targets struggling and spreading Amaterasu, even glancing at them induced dread, further corroding their courage.
Who would dare fight in such an ambush, who wants to fight?
At this moment, the Third Mizukage watched Aomi at the center of the battlefield with intense anger, along with the closely following Kisame, Zabuza, Terumi Mei, Kaguya Kimijiro, and Hyuga Hizashi...
Even if he were a fool, he now knew he had been tricked!
Step by step, the Third Mizukage was enchanted by the minefield, leading the Hidden Mist ninjas to form a long line to be bombarded...
It wasn't over yet.
Once Tobirama No.1's bombs were fully deployed, the aerial troops on giant birds leaped down!
Empowered by dragonfly-wing-like flying ninja tools, Konoha's aerial mobile units began reaping the Hidden Mist ninjas' lives on the ground.
Chakra flowed into the wings, releasing slender, poisoned senbon from the dark gun barrels, raking through the confused Hidden Mist forces.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh...
The sharp, slender sound of piercing air followed, each senbon brushing past a Hidden Mist ninja's form carried potent toxins corroding their bodies.
Thus, aside from being charred black, Aomi's foes had another way to die, collapsing with purple-black, convulsing faces.
Uchiha Madara took a deep breath, looking at Aomi's silhouette, as if seeing his younger self.
So alike, so very alike!
Hard to say if it was like Izuna, or even more like a young him!
That domineering and intense ocular power, the elegant body technique, the ruthless and swift blade technique...
The title of Battlefield Rose seemed quite fitting for Aomi as well.
"How did he achieve this? Splitting Amaterasu into parts and combining it with Explosion Release..."
Uchiha Madara swiftly analyzed Tobirama No.1, murmuring to himself:
"Aomi must have also mastered Kagutsuchi, so are these his two Mangekyo dojutsu?"
"Being able to merge Explosion Release and Amaterasu, his proficiency in Fuinjutsu exceeded my expectations..."
Uchiha Madara shook his head somewhat wistfully.
He had thought perhaps he still had a chance to save Aomi, rescuing him from being surrounded by enemy forces...
If so, given Aomi's character in Uchiha Madara's eyes, he would certainly listen earnestly to his Eye of the Moon Plan.
If so, Uchiha Madara had great confidence he could convince Aomi...
But silently, Aomi had researched the Mangekyo dojutsu to such an extent and understood Fuinjutsu so deeply!
Uchiha Madara was somewhat disappointed, but his interest only deepened.
He wondered, how far could Aomi lead Konoha?
Hidden Mist was merely the weakest of the Five Great Hidden Villages, with the remaining Hidden Rock and Hidden Cloud being incredibly tough foes!
They boasted perfect Jinchuriki and not simply Kage Level Third Raikage and Third Tsuchikage!
And these bombs, they were single-use after all.
After all, Aomi's ocular power was limited, incapable of producing enough to deal with the scale of the Five Great Hidden Villages.
"Aomi, how far can you go?"
Uchiha Madara clapped for Aomi from afar, despite the distance: "I will be watching you..."
[A strong hatred emotion from the Third Mizukage towards the host has been detected, binding as a target to confront!]
And at this moment.
The Third Mizukage finally moved...
Under a full chakra burst, countless sharp ice blades rose from the earth, fiercely striking the airborne units.
In front of Aomi, a massive ice wall spanning hundred meters arose, with sharp spikes, dividing the battlefield in two.
The Third Mizukage decisively abandoned a portion of the Hidden Mist ninjas.
Those comrades deep in enemy lines, tainted with Amaterasu, were beyond saving value!
Now, a swift decision had to be made, saving as many as possible...
"Go, return to the Hidden Mist, we've encountered an ambush!"
The Third Mizukage continuously summoned enormous ice walls, delaying Konoha's pursuit: "Retreat into the waters, retreat into the waters!"
And atop the ice wall, Aomi stood calmly on the high point.
His sharp Three-Tomoe Sharingan met with the Third Mizukage's gaze, smiling faintly.
The Third Mizukage suppressed his rage, curled his fingers in provocation at Aomi before turning to flee, eyes full of malice—
"Dare to pursue to the sea, and it's your death!"