Chiyuki Uzumaki

Just now Yemo and his group were able to continue quietly, but now that the defense line has been breached, it means that those Kekkei Genkai families can advance unimpeded, and the Uzumaki Clan cannot find any way to resist them.

Yemo leaped off the long table, ran to a Uzumaki ninja, raised his foot and kicked at the barrier, shouting, "Let us out! Let us out now!"

Although the clan elder had ordered that no one should speak no matter what happened, Yemo had gone too far, and the ninja could no longer tolerate it. He shouted, "What are you yelling for? You traitor of the Uzumaki Clan, you think you can get out? Are you still asleep?"

Hearing this only fueled Yemo's anger. He kicked the barrier in front of him, yelling, "You four idiots! Didn't you hear that loud bang? The village's outer defenses have collapsed! Those Kekkei Genkai families have probably already invaded the village. The village is in grave danger! What are you doing here guarding us?"

Another ninja scoffed, disbelievingly saying, "Stop spreading alarmist rumors. The defensive barrier outside the village is incredibly strong. Those people couldn't possibly break through. You're just trying to escape, but the clan elder has ordered that you are not allowed to leave no matter what happens."

The Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Jutsu are the best in the Shinobi World, and their sealing barriers are incredibly powerful, which has led many people to have blind confidence in the clan's Sealing Jutsu.

You idiots!

Yemo grabbed his hair, not knowing what to say to these idiots. Anyone with a modicum of intelligence could understand what had happened from that commotion.

Yemo turned around, pointed at the ninja who had just spoken, and said impatiently, "I don't want to say anything more to an idiot like you. Let us out now, or you'll be the first one I don't forgive when I get out."

Upon hearing this, the gaunt ninja laughed angrily and said disdainfully, "Yemo Uzumaki, you piece of trash dare to threaten me in front of me? If it weren't for this barrier, I would have given you a good beating, you traitor."

Yemo gasped for breath; he was truly speechless at this foolish clansman.

At this moment, Minato stepped forward and said, "Everyone, although we had a conflict just now, Konoha and your Uzumaki Clan are still allies. We are here to help you resist those ninjas. Our goals are the same, and in the current situation, every extra person adds to our strength."

The four ninjas ignored Minato's words, closed their eyes, said nothing, and stood motionless at the four corners.

"Minato, there's no need to talk to these four idiots who only know how to obey orders. Let's all work together to attack one point and see if we can break this sealing barrier!" Yemo didn't want to say anything more; talking to these people was not only a waste of time but also a waste of breath.

Minato nodded, clearly agreeing with Yemo's method. He also realized that persuading these four ninjas through words would be extremely difficult.

Seeing that Yemo and his companions were trying to break through the barrier, the four ninjas maintaining the barrier quickly channeled a powerful Chakra into it, causing the light emanating from the barrier to intensify even further.

Yemo and his three companions gathered around the gaunt ninja. As for why they chose this spot, there was no other reason than Yemo simply disliked this idiot and wanted to keep his word.

The four lined up, each channeling their strongest Chakra, and launched a combined attack to shatter the sealing barrier in one fell swoop.

"3"

"2"

Yemo was counting down the time when a shout to stop came from the air just as he was about to count to 1.

"Etc!"

Following the direction of the sound, everyone instinctively looked towards the door, where a beautiful figure had appeared at some point, her stunning beauty leaving everyone speechless.

"Chiyuki Uzumaki!"

The girl was none other than Chiyuki Uzumaki, who had gone up to call them over. Even seeing her again, Yemo was stunned, but he quickly realized what was going on and wondered how this woman had ended up here.

After learning that the girl was the granddaughter of a powerful clan elder, Yemo had no good feelings towards her. Especially after she summoned him to discuss matters and the four of them ended up being sealed in this barrier, Yemo believed that the girl must have been involved. He already had no good feelings towards her, and now he felt even worse about it.

At this moment, Chiyuki was no longer wearing the long gauze dress she had worn before. Instead, she was wearing a light blue combat suit. The tight-fitting combat suit perfectly accentuated her curvaceous figure. It was impossible to see clearly when she was wearing a long dress before, but Chiyuki Uzumaki's figure was surprisingly amazing. Her long hair was tied up with a purple hairband, making her look even more youthful and beautiful. Just one outfit gave people a different feeling.

Upon hearing Yemo call out the girl's name, Kosuke asked, "What, do you know her?"

Before Yemo could speak, Kakashi replied, "We don't really know each other. The person who knocked on our door this morning to discuss things was this Chiyuki Uzumaki. She also has another identity: the granddaughter of a great clan elder."

"Oh!"

Upon hearing this, Minato and Kosuke were astonished; they found it hard to believe that the clan elder would have such a beautiful granddaughter.

"Miss Chiyuki!"

The four ninjas, though not bowing, spoke with great respect to the girl.

Chiyuki Uzumaki stepped in, her bright eyes scanning the room, and said, "Release them!"

Upon hearing this, everyone except Chiyuki Uzumaki was stunned. Not to mention the four ninjas maintaining the barrier, Yemo and the others were even more confused.

Logically speaking, the girl in front of them was partly responsible for trapping them here, but she suddenly appeared and released them, which left Yemo puzzled as to what she was thinking.

The four ninjas did not move upon hearing the order. One of them said, "Miss Chiyuki, the clan elder has ordered that no matter what happens, they must not be released. We must wait for the clan elder to return."

"My grandfather will never come back. The defensive barrier outside the village has been breached, and my grandfather and the others are leading the rest of the clan in a desperate attempt to stop it," Chiyuki said in a low voice. Her beautiful face showed a hint of sadness because of the broken barrier, which was heartbreaking to see.

The four ninjas looked on in disbelief when they heard that the barrier outside the village had shattered. They could not disbelieve what Yemo said, but they could not disbelieve what Miss Chiyuki said.

"How is that possible? The village is surrounded by the strongest barrier of our Uzumaki Clan. How could it possibly be breached?"

Seeing that the ninjas still didn't believe her, Chiyuki said calmly, "Nothing is impossible. Even the strongest barrier can be breached. There is no such thing as absolute defense in this world. Here, will you choose to guard these criminals, or will you fight alongside me and sacrifice your last drop of blood for your clan?"

"Let's go out and meet the enemy!"

Without a second thought, one of the ninjas stood up and shouted. The other three ninjas, a beat slower, also quickly got up. Just as Chiyuki had said, the village's defensive barrier had been breached, and this was a critical moment for the Uzumaki Clan's survival. Was it really necessary for them to stay here guarding prisoners?

Seeing the actions of these four ninjas, Yemo's eyes showed more respect. Although their intelligence was not up to par, their courage and willingness to sacrifice their last drop of blood for their clan earned Yemo's respect.

What happened next was simple: the four ninjas released the sealing barrier, Yemo and the others regained their freedom.

Chiyuki led four ninjas out of the room. Before leaving, she stopped, glanced at Yemo, and said calmly, "Although you are a traitor to the Uzumaki Clan, the blood of the Uzumaki Clan still flows in your veins. Now the Uzumaki Clan is facing a life-or-death crisis. You'd better take care of yourself! And to all the ninjas of Konoha, I hope you will remember what you said."

Yemo was taken aback upon hearing this, but the next second, he shook his head and smiled, saying, "This woman is truly clever; she outsmarted us."

Chiyuki Uzumaki had indeed made a good plan. First of all, imprisoning them at this point would be of little use. The entire village had been breached, and battles were raging everywhere. Sooner or later, this place would be engulfed in war, and it would be difficult to continue imprisoning Yemo and the others then.

Releasing them now would not only free up four ninjas, but even though their addition wouldn't significantly alter the battle's outcome, more people mean more strength.

However, Chiyuki Uzumaki's true scheme was orchestrated by Yemo and his group. Yemo was certain that Chiyuki Uzumaki had witnessed everything that had just happened and gained an understanding of Minato's combat strength.

That's why they were released and what they said afterward—it was all to get Yemo and the others to join the fight. If they weren't released, there would be no chance at all; releasing them, while uncertain, at least offered a sliver of possibility.

"I never imagined that an old man like the Great Clan Elder could have such a beautiful and wise granddaughter," Kosuke, still finding it hard to believe as he watched Chiyuki's departing figure, as if he were dreaming.