Courting Death (Please Vote with Monthly Tickets!)

Inside the Hokage Building.

The Third Hokage, who had been reviewing documents, suddenly looked up and discovered that the dim night sky outside the window had somehow brightened. It was as if the setting sun had risen from the horizon again, painting the sky crimson.

Rumble...

At that moment, peals of thunderous noise came from where the flames were blazing. Even the Hokage Building beneath their feet trembled faintly.

The Third Hokage urgently asked, "What's going on?"

Whoosh...

Amid the rush of wind, the captain of the Shadow Guard landed before the Third Hokage's desk and bowed. "Lord Hokage, it appears that someone is engaged in fierce battle outside the village. I've already sent Anbu to investigate!"

The Third Hokage immediately rose to his feet and ordered, "Gather everyone. We're going to take a look!"

The village was already facing troubled times. Not only had Danzo's defection yet to be resolved, but Akatsuki had also begun to stir. The Third Hokage could not afford the slightest carelessness.

At the same time, the Kage in the Root base also keenly sensed the inexplicable tremors.

The Third Tsuchikage placed a hand against the wall, sensing it briefly before saying, "Someone is fighting nearby, and the commotion is considerable. They must have used large-scale ninjutsu!"

The Fourth Kazekage asked doubtfully, "Is Konoha under attack? Is it Danzo, or Akatsuki?"

The Fourth Raikage sprang to his feet with a swish, moving as though he were about to head outside.

After exchanging glances, the other Kage followed after him.

Whether the attackers were Danzo or Akatsuki, they had to help Konoha resist this formidable enemy. If even Konoha fell, the Five Great Shinobi Villages that ruled the shinobi world would truly become history.

Outside Konoha.

"Oh no!"

Seeing the towering sea of flames in