After Orochimaru, along with Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo, disappeared from the audience, their bodyguards immediately became agitated.
This seemed like a signal to attack Konoha, and the spies hidden in Konoha and the Sunagakure outside the village immediately sprang into action.
A three-headed serpent crashed into a section of the wall, allowing many Sunagakure to slip through.
Even though the Konoha Ninja were heavily guarded, they were caught off guard and the area was engulfed in flames.
Those spies disguised as spectators also jumped out to stop the Konoha Jonin; they wouldn't allow these people to interfere with Orochimaru's important plans!
However, the Hokage's guards broke through the obstruction of several Sunagakure and immediately arrived at the rooftop where the two sides were fighting.
A ninja tried to force his way through the barrier to support the Hokage, but he was immediately bounced away when he hit the barrier.
Flames suddenly rose from his body, and there was a burnt smell.
It was only then that the ninjas watching realized that the barrier was no ordinary barrier; those with knowledge had already realized that it was the legendary Four Red Yang Formation.
Logically, breaking even a corner of the barrier should be enough to break it open. However, the people who activated the barrier had all created a small barrier to protect themselves, making it almost impossible to break it from the outside.
The unexpected turn of events brought the Chunin Ninja Exams to a halt below. Kankuro and Tenten quickly jumped into the exam hall, Gaara, who was still lost in his own world, up, and then turned and ran out of Konoha.
They came from Sunagakure, so it's impossible that they hadn't heard a thing. Therefore, the wisest thing to do at this time was to leave the center of the Uzumaki.
As the wind picked up, the other members from the Northern Lands, seeing this, also told their students to turn and run.
Although they didn't know exactly what had happened, Orochimaru had instructed them to protect the students, especially Kimimaro, whom Orochimaru had informed beforehand.
Of the three— Anko, Kimimaro, and Kimimaro— Orochimaru trusted Kimimaro the most because he was the calmest and had the strongest execution ability.
"Is this all the strongest Hokage in Konoha is capable of? Has he been playing dirty tricks for so long that he's forgotten how to fight?"
Seeing the Third Hokage being repeatedly defeated by the First Hokage and Second Hokage, Orochimaru still couldn't resist making sarcastic remarks.
Youth has its advantages, and the Third Hokage was already quite old, while his opponents were the First Hokage and Second Hokage, who possessed unlimited Chakra and were virtually immortal.
Although neither of them activated their souls and they fought based solely on their instincts from their previous lives, they still managed to force each other into a retreat.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
After being forced back by the First Hokage's Wood Release, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately summoned his Summoning Beast, Enma.
This Enma is quite powerful; it can take the form of an ape or transform into the Adamantine Staff.
Previously, Hiruzen Sarutobi used his Adamantine Staff to push the Nine-Tails out of the village Hiruzen Sarutobi the Nine-Tails Attack, demonstrating its immense power.
And indeed, the second Second Hokage was knocked down by the summoned Enma with a single punch, and the First Hokage was also knocked back.
Realizing things weren't going well, Orochimaru couldn't just stand by and watch anymore. However, when he glanced at the battle between Madara and Danzo, his brows furrowed even more.
Although Madara displayed his physical strength and his Taijutsu and Ninjutsu were also very sharp, he was still no Danzo for Danzo, whose offensive was even more ferocious!
"Without the blessing of a soul, it seems you can't dance either!"
Thinking of this, Orochimaru took out a scroll from behind him, which contained a corpse and some other items.
He formed another hand seal, and as he slapped it onto the scroll, a coffin with the number "four" printed on it reappeared.
With a "thud," the coffin lid fell, and a ninja with a chapped face slowly emerged from it. It was none other than the Fourth Kazekage Rasa.
"Go ahead! Heh heh heh... Don't let Danzo too easy!"
Although Rasa's strength was somewhat lacking, Orochimaru directly activated his soul, so the strength he could unleash was no less than that of the other three.
"Damn it! So it was you who was behind this! Orochimaru!"
Once he regained consciousness, Rasa naturally noticed Orochimaru, but his body still moved uncontrollably toward Danzo's location.
"Hehehe... You couldn't attack Konoha while you were alive, but you can continue even if you're dead. I'm fulfilling your dream!"
After saying this, he ignored him and gave him orders to go and fight Danzo with Madara before Orochimaru sped off in the direction of the Third Hokage Danzo.
Danzo is just a side issue; the most important thing right now is to deal with the Third Hokage. It would be difficult for the First Hokage and Second Hokage to defeat him.
Moreover, the Four Red Yang Formation is constantly consuming Chakra. Although everyone has Curse Mark, they still need to hurry!
Orochimaru took the Kusanagi Sword from the Summoning Scroll and immediately joined the battle.
The two-on-two situation suddenly turned into a three-on-two battle, and the Third Hokage immediately felt immense pressure. Even with Enma, and even though he himself was proficient in the Five Element Ninjutsu, everyone present was a master of Ninjutsu!
Orochimaru and the Second Hokage were both proficient in the Five Element Ninjutsu, while the First Hokage only needed Wood Release!
The two sides immediately engaged in a fierce battle, and the situation once again shifted in Orochimaru's favor.
In contrast, the Chunin who participated in the Chunin Ninja Exams, upon discovering that Gaara's team had escaped, Sasuke, still unwilling to Sasuke, immediately gave chase.
When Naruto saw Sasuke chasing after the other person alone, fearing something might happen, he followed him, as did Shikamaru, Sakura, and the others.
Their actions drew a series of reactions, with Asuma and Kurenai Yuhi following suit, worried about them.
Kakashi and Guy were stopped by members of the Law the Net, while the other Konoha Jonin faced the attacking ninjas from Sunagakure.
There weren't many ninjas coming to support Orochimaru in the central battlefield, because they all knew that repelling the Sunagakure's attack, protecting the villagers, and minimizing casualties were the most important things!
What happened over there?
At this moment, the Konohamaru squad— Konohamaru Sarutobi, Moegi Kazamatsuri, Ise Udon— curiously watched the thick smoke rising in the distance.
Several other children of similar age stood behind them watching.
"Alright! Today's training is over, but you are not allowed to leave the Ninja Academy!"
Ebisu stood in front of the children, looking at them with a serious expression.
He was also curious and wanted to go and see, but it was his duty. Earlier, members of Konoha's Anbu had come to inform him to protect the students.
"Hmm... should we sneak over and take a look? Uncle Asuma and Grandpa are over there..."
Seeing Konohamaru's eyes darting around, Ebisu flicked him on the forehead. This brat needs to be kept a close eye on, or he'll be in big trouble!
Finding his plan dead before it could even be implemented, Konohamaru could only look at Ebisu with resentment.
It wasn't just Konohamaru and his group that were alarmed; the other two elders of Konoha, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, were also rushing towards the center of the battlefield.
The incident happened so suddenly that they only learned of the village's invasion after being notified by the Anbu Ninja.
They also learned that Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo were trapped, and at this point, the only ones who could stand up and command the group were probably those two old guys.
As for the other clans in Konoha, don't count on them. They won't step forward to defend themselves unless their clan interests are threatened.
Protecting their respective family territories and not causing trouble for the village is already a good thing. Showing too much strength or jumping around too much can get people killed!
With various factions harboring different intentions, Konoha has returned to its original trajectory!
Just as Konoha was in crisis Kumogakure also received an uninvited guest!