Do you have a problem with Konoha?

The bright moonlight of the past was covered by heavy dark clouds, as if knowing there would be a great battle in the pleasure district today. Only the vibrant lanterns illuminated the entire street.

At a temporary resting spot on one side of the pleasure district, most of the merchants, weary of their travels, headed to the district to vent their emotions. Even three of the ninja guarding the caravan left to watch a juggling performance.

Gently pushing open the large door, Poison Ghost and Snake Ghost slid silently into the warehouse. Perhaps it was too cold tonight, as the only guards on duty had taken shelter in a nearby hut, drinking and chatting.

Poison Ghost walked to the outside of the room, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. He raised his hands, his skin instantly turning a vibrant blue, and a cloud of blue gas drifted towards the room.

A moment later, the sound of bodies falling could be heard from inside the room. Clearly, Poison Ghost's method had worked. Unfortunately, his poison gas could only induce unconsciousness, not death.

This was where Snake Ghost came in. With his twisted nature, he relished the feeling of taking a life. With an excited gleam in his eyes, he placed his hand on the doorknob and pulled it open.

"The taste of death, let me..."

"Bang!"

A sound like a heavy hammer striking leather echoed. Before he could react, Snake Ghost's figure vanished before Poison Ghost's eyes.

After the loud noise, Snake Ghost's body lay twitching amidst the collapsed wall, stunning even Strength Ghost, who was waiting outside.

Poison Ghost reacted faster. With a loud shout, the blue mist spread out, engulfing the collapsed Snake Ghost and Strength Ghost.

Unsure of the blue mist's toxicity, Uchiha Yue, holding "Rain Cutter" and intending to finish off Snake Ghost, sneered and retreated outside the mist.

"Lord Slug, I'll trouble you."

After smashing Snake Ghost away, Senba looked at the blue mist before him and lifted the Slug he held. A wisp of blue mist was absorbed by the Slug, and within seconds, it was analyzed.

"The toxicity isn't high, it causes unconsciousness, and it somewhat obstructs mental probes. No problem, little Senba."

Upon hearing the conclusion, Senba first handed two Slug clones to Yue and Iruka, then his fingers flew, forming hand seals rapidly.

"Wind Release, Great Breakthrough!"

With Senba controlling the Chakra output, a fierce wind swept away the poison mist in the area, rolling it into the sky and revealing three figures within.

Seeing this, Senba's expression turned somewhat strange. He held back for a few seconds before finally asking the question that was on his mind.

"Snake-man, Toad-man, are you perhaps Slug-man? Do you have a problem with our Konoha?"

It wasn't that Senba couldn't hold back; these three were simply too recognizable. Even Genma Shiranui, who was blocking their escape route, didn't know what to say.

One had a lower body transformed into a snake's tail, long arms, and a mouth split from ear to ear.

One was bare-chested, with a high hump on his back, no nose, a square mouth, and covered in round spots.

And the one in the middle was covered in dripping slime, his skin emitting a strange blue glow, like a demonic doll.

Faced with this group of three, who were weak but insultingly peculiar, the four Konoha ninja were left speechless.

The little Slug on Senba's shoulder seemed unable to bear looking when it saw the Slug-man, curling into a ball, preferring not to see.

Upon seeing the little Slug, Poison Ghost's face changed drastically. His originally vibrant blue skin turned a shade of white.

"Strength Ghost, Strength Ghost, release Hand Ghost quickly!"

Hearing Poison Ghost's hysterical cry, Strength Ghost smashed the lid of the coffin behind him. Scarlet liquid flowed onto the ground. At the same time, Senba's expression became excited.

It was Wood Release. Senba of the Forest hadn't sensed it wrong; his perception of Wood Release was far superior to his main body's.

As the liquid finished flowing, a gaunt figure slowly stood up. His skin, like that of a century-old tree, was covered in crisscrossing marks, completely lacking elasticity. The bloody liquid was used to moisturize his skin.

Six hands with wooden textures unfolded behind him. His clouded eyes looked at everyone blankly, mumbling, "Pain... Pain! Kill me!"

Seeing this, a flicker of pity crossed Poison Ghost's eyes. He then pointed at Senba and said, "Hand Ghost, he has the ability to end your suffering. Go to him."

Hearing Poison Ghost's words, Hand Ghost's eyes slowly fixed on Senba. Suddenly, a wooden hand behind him clenched into a fist and slammed towards Senba.

"Boom!"

The three who had jumped aside looked at the shattered wall with surprise. The opponent actually had such a trump card.

"Everyone find your own opponents. Teacher Genma, please keep an eye on this six-armed individual; he has some connection to my clan. I'll handle him."

Genma Shiranui, aware of the significance of Wood Release to Senba, shrugged and agreed. He then set his sights on the lone Poison Ghost in the center of the field, a sinister smile appearing on his lips. It was time to stretch his muscles.

Watching his two teammates being led away from the battlefield with Snake Ghost and Strength Ghost, and Poison Ghost being turned into a porcupine with Senbon by Teacher Genma, Senba could no longer contain his excitement.

"You want to end your pain, huh? Let me see how you use your Wood Release first."

"Earth Release, Headhunter Jutsu!"

A hand suddenly emerged from beneath Hand Ghost's feet, attempting to drag him underground. However, the wooden thorns that suddenly appeared on Hand Ghost's skin made Senba abandon the idea.

The next second, several fists rained down, shattering the ground, but Senba's figure was nowhere to be seen.

As Hand Ghost searched for his enemy, a sound of tearing air echoed. Senba, wielding a finely crafted Wind Demon Shuriken, descended from above, aiming for his arm.

The sharp Wind Demon Shuriken tore through the wooden arm and lunged towards Hand Ghost's body, but it was blocked by the regenerating arm the next second.

Finally, Senba gave up this probing attack and leaped to a distance, sighing inwardly. Hashirama Cells were indeed a cheat comparable to Tailed Beasts.

Even a failed product, without combat experience, displayed decent defense, offense, and recovery.

However, Senba also realized that the opponent only had a few tricks up their sleeve, enough to deal with ordinary Genin and Chunin. As for himself...

"Earth Release, Hardening Technique!"

"Monster Strength, Punch!"

Senba just tanked it directly, swatting and shattering the opponent's arm with a head-on collision. The faster you recover, the faster my punches will be.

Knowing the opponent wasn't good at moving, Senba quickly appeared before him. Looking at the other's pained gaze, a cold smile crept onto Senba's lips.

"Who are you trying to fool? If you were truly in unbearable pain, you would have ended it long ago." After mocking the opponent, Senba pressed his palm onto the Hand Ghost's forehead.

And at this moment, the Hand Ghost clenched his six fists and aimed them at Senba's head, about to strike.

"Ahhh!"

The Hand Ghost suddenly let out a piercing roar. He felt as if his body was melting, causing him to struggle uncontrollably. His body felt like it was no longer under his own control.