Or die

Near the border of the Land of Fire.

"Lord Darui, isn't the Raikage's plan a bit too ambitious? Is it really necessary for you and Lord Karui to join forces when only targeting Konoha and Sand Village examinees?"

A dark-skinned Cloud Ninja in the crowd asked.

"Don't question Raikage, just do your job."

Karui, with red hair, glanced sideways at the Cloud Ninja.

"Yes, Lord Karui."

The Cloud Ninja lowered his head and retreated back into the crowd.

After the Cloud Ninja moved away, the red-haired Karui looked at the white-haired Darui beside him and whispered, "Lord Darui, I'm actually a little curious about why Raikage made this arrangement."

The somewhat disheveled, white-haired Darui spoke lazily, "So you didn't know either. To be honest, I didn't know either."

"It seems they suddenly received intelligence from Xi and made a last-minute arrangement to attack the examinees from Konoha and Sand Village."

"Killer B and the others have probably gone to attack Konoha. As for why Raikage is staying here, I have a feeling that things aren't as simple as we think."

The fact that Yugito Nii Perfect Jinchuriki like Yugito were left here made him realize that something was wrong.

Killing some Genin and Chunin- level Ninja is enough for them, even with Jonin proctors in the shadows. There's absolutely no need for a Tailed Beast -level ninja to stay here and keep watch.

It would have been more efficient for two Perfect Jinchuriki to attack Konoha together, Yugito did not choose that option.

This suggests that the opponent here is likely also a powerful individual with Kage-level strength.

Darui had his own judgment, but he dared not draw any conclusions rashly.

However, since Karui asked, Darui thought for a moment and then asked, "Do you think it's possible that Akane, who killed the Fourth Raikage, is in this exam?"

"But Raikage feared the army's morale would collapse, so he didn't reveal this information. She stayed behind to ensure the smooth resolution of Akane."

Upon hearing this, Karui was startled.

Judging from her expression, she hadn't thought that much about it at all.

"Now that you mention it, it's very possible!"

"If Akane were here..."

"Samui, Mabui, and Omoi, I now have the chance to avenge you with my own hands!"

Karui's face was filled with anger, and the images of two women and one man, three smiling figures, flashed through his mind.

Just then, Darui's expression suddenly changed, and he grabbed Karui's arm and pulled him backward.

"Careful!"

Boom!

In an instant, several pale green branches sprouted from the ground beneath Karui's feet.

Even though Darui was very fast, the wildly growing branches still managed to scrape Karui's back.

Her clothes were torn in several places on the back, with a slight tinge of blood seeping through.

"This is!"

Having narrowly escaped death, Karui looked with lingering fear at the verdant trees that had climbed all the way up into the sky.

Wood Release!

It was him?!

Soon, she and Darui reached the same conclusion at the same time.

What's that noise?!

"What happened?!"

"Lord Darui! Lord Karui! Are you alright?"

The ground tremors and the sudden change made the previously indifferent Cloud Ninja suddenly tense up, and they looked around blankly.

"You want revenge? But it's clearly your fault. I just didn't choose to be the fish on the chopping block."

A calm voice rang in the ears of the Cloud Ninja, and two extraordinary young men and women appeared before Cloud Ninja.

"Konoha forehead protector?"

"Konoha Ninja!"

"Kill them! Avenge the Fourth Raikage!"

"Red hair! Handsome features! Could he be Akari?!"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Isn't Chi five feet tall, ugly, and covered in violent muscles?"

That's for kids!

After seeing Kanami's face clearly, everyone snapped out of their shock from the loud noise and glared angrily at Kanami and his companion.

However, without Darui's orders, no one dared to make the first move.

Of course, knowing that the other party might be red, no one is willing to be the first to step forward and verify whether the other party is really red.

"Red!"

Karui gritted his teeth and glared at Kanami.

If looks could kill, Kanami would have been killed countless times by now.

"Damn it, why did you kill Samui and the others?"

There were about twenty people around us, and our Anbu behind us had also noticed the commotion; some of them were on their way.

Hinata Hyuga Kanami quietly told Kanami about the situation around them.

Kanami nodded slightly.

This was exactly the effect he wanted: he sent a signal, and some of the Anbu came to his aid while others stopped the examinees who were still far behind, temporarily halting the Chunin exam.

This is a two-pronged approach: if there are no ambushes along the way, the exam continues; otherwise, it is terminated.

Although killing examinees from other countries and villages would inevitably lead to the destruction of Cloud Village, he felt there was no need to resort to such underhanded tactics.

Despite the hostile stares from the crowd, Kanami remained fearless and composed.

He had already set up countless Flying Thunder God Formula around him, so even if they attacked together, he didn't think anyone could touch him.

Even the fastest Fourth Raikage, A, couldn't touch him back then, so these Cloud Ninja now are even less likely to be able to.

Moreover, after mastering Sage Mode, he can now use more than just the Wood Human Technique.

He only appeared before them because he didn't consider himself a bloodthirsty person.

"You ask me why? I also want to ask you why you have the nerve to seek revenge. If you hadn't wanted my wife's eyes, I don't think those three Samui you mentioned would have died."

"Shouldn't you Cloud Ninja repent, start anew, and apologize to my wife?"

Kanami spoke calmly, but everyone heard him clearly.

"You! The final result was that you killed the Fourth Raikage, and even Samui and the others! And you expect us to apologize?"

Karui said angrily.

She found Kanami's words ridiculous; the other party was clearly unharmed. If there was any real injury, it was only the later murder of consultant Mitokado Homura.

But that's an internal matter for Konoha. Why should Cloud Village apologize?

"Interesting, your comment sounds somewhat familiar."

Kanami chuckled softly.

If he hadn't had the ability to resolve those issues, what would have been the ultimate outcome?

Even if Hyuga Hiashi's entire clan united, they would not be able to withstand the combined attack of all the Jonin and clan members of Konoha.

The best outcome would be to Hinata Hyuga, allowing Cloud Village to obtain the Byakugan they desired.

"If I hadn't been capable of resolving everything back then, my wife's eyes would have become hollow; those beautiful eyes could only ever be hers."

Kanami turned his head and looked gently at Hinata, gazing at her unique, clear white eyes.

Hinata gazed at Kanami with equal affection, a faint smile on her fair and pretty face.

She knew that as long as this man was there, she would not be threatened in any way, just like back in the village when Kanami used his not-so-broad arms to shield her from all the Kunai.

"There's no point in saying any of this, you're dead, Akane! We're all here with the intention of killing you!"

Karui continued to glare angrily at Kanami.

"It's pointless. Since you Cloud Ninja value results so much, I'll be blunt: everyone here can live by gouging out their eyes."

"Otherwise, die."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kanami's aura changed instantly.

The young man, who had just exuded a refined and scholarly air, now emanated a chilling aura.