Orochimaru appeared, Hyuga Raiden defected

The clearing above the Hokage Rock on the Konoha Back Mountain is surrounded by a large Forest.

A wisp of White Smoke drifted away on the wind, rising slowly into the sky.

As the Third Hokage's Shadow Clone were dispelled, Tōka immediately realized that something must have gone wrong on Danzo and Orochimaru's side.

Otherwise, with the Third Hokage's strength, he would not have been able to dispel the Shadow Clone unless he encountered an extremely powerful opponent.

Tōka glanced at the three of them indifferently, his voice containing a barely perceptible Genjutsu, "The Lord Hokage left around dusk. Go find a place in the woods to sleep now, and go home when it gets dark."

Upon hearing this, the three, whose eyes were glazed over, were unable to resist Tōka's words and mechanically moved their bodies toward the distant woods.

Tōka walked at the back of the group, subtly forming a Hand Seals to create a Shadow Clone. The two clones exchanged a glance, and then the Shadow Clone quickly followed the three of them, heading into the depths of the Woods.

The elder of the Hyuga Clan, Hyuga Raiden, was discovered to be secretly contacting people from Kirigakure.

Danzo reported the compiled intelligence to the Third Hokage. Because the target was the Konoha Hyuga Clan Konoha, the Third Hokage decided to personally lead a team to the Hyuga Clan.

Unlike the first time, Danzo unexpectedly led his men to detain Hyuga Raiden.

This time, the Third Hokage's deployment was noticed by the enemy, and the first problem that arose after that was that Hyuga Raiden had escaped!

At this moment, heading north outside Konoha, a group of more than ten dark figures swiftly swept across the lush forest, leaping between Big Tree with movements even more agile than Big Tree.

"Stop!" Dressed in Black Ninja Battle Gear, the Third Hokage raised his fist and held his arm high, his face solemn.

A group of Anbu agents, obeying orders without question, froze for a moment like statues, standing Budong on the Big Tree near the Third Hokage, as if time had stood still.

Directly in front of us, across a river, lies a vast expanse of grassland.

Two figures stood casually on the grass, facing the Third Hokage and his group. One of them was none other than Hyuga Raiden, who had fled after receiving a tip-off.

And the other person...

"Orochimaru, you actually dare to come back?!" The Third Hokage frowned, staring at the pale-faced youth, his burning gaze like flames that could devour him.

"Teacher Sarutobi, you're getting old!" Orochimaru licked his lips with a smile, a cold glint of unreadable meaning flashing in his eyes.

"Orochimaru, what are you trying to do by showing up in Konoha?" The Third Hokage ignored Hyuga Raiden beside him, not daring to imagine that possibility.

If the Hyuga Clan has any connection with Orochimaru...

The thought suddenly flashed through his mind, and the Third Hokage felt a chill run down his spine, as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

"Hehe..." A meaningful smile gradually spread across Orochimaru's lips, like an irresistible sweetness in his heart.

As you can see!

Orochimaru glanced almost imperceptibly at Hyuga Raiden standing beside him.

The Third Hokage's face instantly darkened. Sure enough, Orochimaru was behind this.

Otherwise, how could the Grand Elder of the prestigious Konoha Hyuga Clan Konoha have been caught red-handed with evidence of treason?!

At this point, the Third Hokage no longer cared about the veracity of the matter; he only wanted to bring Hyuga Raiden back to Konoha.

We absolutely cannot let the power of the Byakugan fall into Orochimaru's hands!

"Hyuga Raiden, do you intend to betray Konoha?" The Third Hokage withdrew his cold gaze and turned to Hyuga Raiden beside him, asking in a low voice.

Hyuga Raiden was a conservative man who believed throughout his life that the rules of his ancestors could not be changed and that the old system had to be strictly followed.

If Danzo hadn't pushed Hyuga Raiden to the brink, he wouldn't have resorted to betraying the village.

"Lord Hokage, you should know what kind of person Danzo is, and you should also know what kind of person I, Hyuga Raiden, am." Hyuga Raiden didn't want to waste any more words.

To think that he, the dignified elder of the Hyuga Clan, was Danzo by Danzo in such a way and forced to kneel on the ground in front of his clansmen.

Aside from his father, Hyuga Raiden has never knelt before anyone else!

Upon hearing Hyuga Raiden's words, the Third Hokage's face darkened instantly, and he gritted his teeth as he squeezed out four words: Shimura Danzō!

Even when it came to matters concerning the Uchiha Clan, the Third Hokage never referred to Danzo by his full name.

This time, however, the Third Hokage was truly enraged.

Unlike the Uchiha Clan's ambitions, the Hyuga Clan has always been "well-behaved" in Konoha.

Danzo claiming to be acting in Konoha's best interests, yet this time he's directly Hyūga the Hyuga clan, the strongest clan in Konoha. Which clan will be next?

No, to be precise, Danzo had already Danzo the power of the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans, the Sarutobi Clan, the Aburame Clan, and the Inuzuka Clan.

When the Konoha's Root was first established, representatives from all the major clans of Konoha joined.

However, the Hyuga Clan is divided into the Main Family and the Branch Family. Members of the Main Family cannot join the Root, while if a member of the Branch Family dies in battle, the Caged Bird will destroy the Byakugan.

As the eldest elder of the Hyuga Clan, he naturally possesses the secret of the Caged Bird.

Could it be...

The thought of this made the Third Hokage Generation feel terrible. "Take them down!"

At his command, more than a dozen Anbu Ninja rushed forward, forming a circle that completely surrounded Orochimaru and Hyuga Raiden.

The advantage of numbers is manifested in encirclement; the relentless attacks from multiple directions overwhelm the enemy, leaving them scrambling to cope.

Finally, the Third Hokage suddenly realized something and quickly reminded them, "You must attack with the intention of killing both of them!"

Orochimaru, one of the legendary Legendary Sannin, had long since reached the level of Kage-level.

Although the Hyuga Clan's elder lived in the Hyuga Clan's territory year-round and rarely went out, no one dared to underestimate his strength.

Even when Danzo led the Anbu to ambush Hyuga Raiden, he only managed to capture him after injuring several Elite Ninja!

"Yes!" the Anbu responded in unison.

Whoosh whoosh!!

Three ANBU members, skilled in both Taijutsu and Swordsmanship, charged Anbu wielding sharp weapons. Meanwhile, many other ANBU members, also proficient in Anbu, had already Hand Seals, ready to provide support at any moment.

The Third Hokage stood on the treetop with his arms crossed, a gentle breeze caressing his face, the branches swaying, his body rising and falling with the undulating leaves.

The Third Hokage is waiting, waiting for the opportunity when their opponent makes a mistake.

This opportunity didn't fall from the sky; it was created by the Anbu Ninja.

Orochimaru and Hyuga Raiden are very powerful when they join forces. Even the Third Hokage himself is not confident that he can hold them back, so he cannot attack rashly.

As long as the Third Hokage Budong, Orochimaru and Hyuga Raiden will not dare to launch a full-scale attack on the Anbu.

Because both of them needed to keep some of their attention on the Third Hokage, always on guard against him potentially launching a Third Hokage at any moment.

The name of Shinobi Hero is not earned through empty talk, but through slaughtering millions of enemies!