On the main road leading to the Hokage Building, Asuma, Chiriku, Kurenai, Uchiha Shinji of the Uchiha Police Force, and a group of Jonin, along with a large number of Anbu, surrounded "Naraka Path" Rōshi, who was slowly approaching.
Asuma smiled. "Chiriku, I never thought there'd come a day when we fought side by side!"
"Fate truly is unpredictable."
Chiriku nodded.
As a fellow member of the Twelve Guardian Ninja alongside Asuma, Chiriku of the Temple of Fire had come to support Konoha on behalf of the Land of Fire's daimyo, who had already gone into hiding, when Konoha entered a state of war readiness.
At that moment, Uchiha Shinji of the Police Force shouted at "Naraka Path" Rōshi, "Stop now, or I won't be so polite!"
Knowing more of the situation, Asuma said to the others, "Attack! In his current state, he's most likely been turned into one of the Akatsuki's Six Paths of Pain. He's no longer Iwagakure's Jinchuriki!"
After hearing Asuma's words, no one held back any longer, and they immediately launched their assault...
Hyuga Clan Grounds.
Watching the clan members rushing about before him, Hiashi's expression darkened. As the clan head, he asked the attendant beside him, "Any news from the Fifth?"
The attendant shook his head. "The Fifth is still fighting the Akatsuki outside the village. No reports have come back yet!"
"Ahhh..."
Just then, a miserable scream rang out from nearby!
Hiashi's gaze sharpened. He immediately activated his Byakugan and looked over, only to discover that "Human Path" Utakata was slaughtering the Hyuga clansmen guarding the clan grounds' entrance. His figure flashed as he rushed over.
On the way, Hiashi met up with Hizashi, who was also heading toward the entrance. He asked, "How many enemies have infiltrated the village?"
Hizashi shook his