The Third Hokage removed his cloak, revealing his battle attire.
"Lord Hokage! Leave this man to me. The Sound ninja and the Hidden Sand Village's ninja have launched a joint attack. The village still needs your command!" Genma Shiranui appeared beside the Third Hokage and said.
After thinking it over, the Third Hokage nodded. The village was under invasion. Although preparations had been made, unforeseen changes could still occur. He could not remain here.
"All right! I'll leave him to you. I'll check on the situation elsewhere!" The Third Hokage said before rushing away and vanishing in an instant with the Body Flicker Technique, leaving behind Genma Shiranui and Maki.
The two quickly began fighting as well, while the other ninja went off to carry out their respective tasks. Protecting Konoha required the strength of every Konoha ninja.
Massive summoned beasts attacked throughout the village, while groups of ninja advanced on Konoha. The war had begun, and Konoha's ninja fought the invaders.
Before long, only Chen Fan, Orochimaru, and the Sound Four who had set up the barrier remained in the arena.
"Hehehe! Lord Chen Fan, Konoha has abandoned you. Look around—you don't see a single Konoha ninja nearby. They've all left. In their hearts, Konoha is far more important than an outsider like you!" Orochimaru stared at Chen Fan as he spoke.
A mocking smile appeared at the corner of Chen Fan's mouth. "Orochimaru, your attempt at driving a wedge between us is far too crude. They didn't leave for the reason you claimed. I told them to get as far away as possible, or they might get caught in the crossfire." As he spoke, Chen Fan pointed the blade in his hand at Orochimaru. Orochimaru's expression darkened upon hearing this. What should he do? Kill this man? If