Orochimaru had barely finished speaking when his left foot stepped into the room, and he immediately saw Tobirama Senju's deadpan face.
broken!
I guess I shouldn't have come at this time!
Orochimaru was extremely familiar with this situation. The Lord Hokage was beaming, as if he had won a great victory, while his master Tobirama, looked like this. It was obvious that his master and the Lord Hokage had clashed again, and his master had suffered another defeat.
I'm currently processing my anger alone.
run!!!
Orochimaru's mind raced, and in an instant, he made the right decision: they had to leave the lab immediately. Staying there would only make them his master's punching bag!
But it was all too late; the inherently evil Tobirama Senju had already heard Orochimaru's voice.
" Orochimaru, when you entered the lab just now, did you enter with your left foot or your right foot first?"
Please answer honestly.
With Tobirama Senju posed a soul-searching question to Orochimaru.
"Left foot?"
Orochimaru carefully recalled the scene when he entered the room; he must have stepped into the laboratory room with his left foot first. He stammered out his answer to the question.
But why would Master suddenly ask such a question?
"OK!!"
"That inherently evil Uchiha brat was from the lab that Left Foot Advanced. Are you going to follow in the footsteps of that Uchiha Nan and defy your master?!"
Suddenly, Tobirama Senju shouted and threw the latrine at Orochimaru's head.
"I'm innocent, Master!"
How could I possibly have such thoughts!
Orochimaru broke out in a cold sweat. His master was actually saying such things just to vent his anger on him!
"Still dare to argue and talk back!"
"Your crime is compounded!!"
"Shut up. How's your cultivation and research progressing lately? I need to check on you."
"If the result doesn't satisfy me, hmph..."
Tobirama Senju snorted coldly, making Orochimaru's body feel half-cool.
It's only been three days since the last spot check, why are we having another one?
However, Orochimaru wisely refrained from arguing this time.
The more you talk, the more mistakes you make, and the worse the consequences will be.
Tired, let's destroy it.
If you have to blame someone, you can only blame your bad luck for coming to the lab at the wrong time.
Konoha had a peaceful night, but Orochimaru's night was anything but peaceful; no one knew what happened that night.
After that day, Orochimaru understood the importance of using Shadow Clone to scout ahead.
The next day
The Hokage's office.
Uchiha Nan received two letters from the Third Kazekage Mosa, and the Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki.
The two letters are very similar in content, starting with a usual small talk that can be skipped.
Ōnoki and Mosa were extremely satisfied with the results of this Ponzi scheme; the series of zeros when calculating the profits made them dizzy.
This Ponzi scheme swindled a large amount of money from the Land of Lightning, enough to keep the Sunagakure and Iwagakure financially secure for a long time.
But the price is obvious: the Kumogakure Kumogakure become a rabid dog that bites, and no one knows who its first target will be.
The Sunagakure has already clashed with the Amegakure, and the frontline troops have had to temporarily split up, with one part continuing to engage in small-scale, low-intensity warfare with the Amegakure, resulting in a stalemate.
The other part is ready to respond to any counterattack from Kumogakure.
Iwagakure was lucky; the Ponzi scheme's biggest deception exploded while the ninja army was still on its way.
Ōnoki immediately issued orders to redeploy the majority of the ninja forces back to the Kumogakure and prevent them from resorting to desperate measures.
The predicament of Amegakure, surrounded by enemies on all sides, has been alleviated.
At least until the Ponzi scheme scandal is resolved, Amegakure should be able to survive.
Uchiha Nan analyzed the situation in the Ninja world, the unexpected collapse of the Amegakure had relieved Amegakure from its predicament, allowing it to catch its breath for a while.
Now we're just waiting for the Third Ai to make his move.
As for the Daimyo of the Ninja world, they are still impatiently urging the ninja villages to wipe out the Amegakure as soon as possible. They have already paid, so why aren't you ninjas doing your work?
The Third Ai, had no time to pay attention to the Daimyo's questions. He was leading the Kumogakure, dark-skinned men of Kumogakure, advancing day and night towards Iwagakure, intending to catch Iwagakure off guard.
When faced with the Daimyo's attack, Mosa and Ōnoki feigned death and remained silent, which was indeed unethical of them.
Logically, once a ninja receives payment, they are obligated to perform the job and complete the task for their employer.
But the problem now is that a group of burly, dark-skinned men are sharpening their knives, ready to slaughter them, which means the Daimyo's mission will have to be postponed.
We can't risk our lives for a mission, can we?
A few days later at night
Land of Earth
The main force of Iwagakure was not far away.
"Go! Take them down!"
"We need to be quick; we absolutely cannot give them a chance to pass on intelligence!!"
The Third Ai took the lead, personally leading an elite squad deep into enemy territory and sneaking near the main force of Iwagakure.
Normally, this kind of mission wouldn't require the Raikage's involvement at all, but the situation is special now.
The entire village has been exploited; if this raid on Iwagakure fails to produce results, he will die.
Of course, even if they achieved a victory, the Third Ai's fate wouldn't be much better. His abdication Raikage was inevitable, and he would most likely be imprisoned for life.
But that's all in the future. The Third Ai didn't have time to think about such trivial matters. Right now, he just wanted to kill those despicable villains from Iwagakure.
They had agreed that Kumogakure and Iwagakure would form an alliance to fight against Konoha, but Iwagakure betrayed Kumogakure and sided with Konoha.
The elite squad swiftly and efficiently eliminated the nearby sentry squad.
The Third Ai's exaggerated speed meant that the Third Ai ninja didn't even have a chance to see him clearly. They only sensed someone approaching, and the next second, everything went black as the Third Ai chopped them to death with a single, precise chop. The force was so precise that not a sound was made.
The Third Ai led his squad and quickly charged towards the Iwagakure) forces.
"In a moment, release the seal on the Two-Tailed!"
"Then you retreat!"
" Lord Raikage, what about you?"
" Ōnoki is in a nearby camp; I'm going to find him and settle the score!"
" Lord Raikage, it's far too dangerous for you to stay here alone, even with the Two-Tailed causing chaos."
"Yes, Lord Raikage, this is where the elite troops of Iwagakure are gathered."
The team members tried to dissuade him, but to no avail. The Third Ai remained calm, intending to deal with Ōnoki, this treacherous villain, tonight.
"Don't worry, in this Ninja world, if I want to leave, no one can stop me!"
The Third Ai spoke with extreme confidence. The surrounding team members wanted to persuade him further, but the Third Ai directly interrupted them, telling them to carry out the order immediately.
The tranquility of the night was shattered by a roar.
"Meow ugh!!"
A giant blue cat, wreathed in terrifying Chakra fluctuations, suddenly appeared in the center of the Iwagakure.
"I'm free!!"
"Humans!!"
They all deserve to die!!!
The grumpy cat looked at the human settlement and began to wreak havoc, its roars accompanied by massive Chakra surges that overturned the surrounding tents.
The Iwa ninja in the camp were stunned by the sudden roar and didn't know what to do for a moment.
What kind of monster is that giant blue cat?
The appearance of the Two-Tailed plunged the entire camp into chaos.
"Quickly, go and inform Ōnoki!" a ninja from Iwa shouted hastily, trying to organize an effective response.
However, the Two-Tailed ' Chakra fluctuations were too powerful, and the Iwa ninjas were unable to get close to it.
Ōnoki rushed out of the tent. The towering blue cat was wreaking havoc, its two tails swiping away a section of Iwagakure before anyone could react.
"Don't panic!!"
Everyone calm down!!!
" Sealing Squad!!"
"Assemble immediately!!"
"Activate the Tailed Beast emergency plan."
Ōnoki immediately used Earth Release: Ultra-Light-Weight Rock Technique, floating in the air and roaring loudly in an attempt to stabilize the situation.
"It's the Lord Tsuchikage! We're saved!"
Iwagakure saw their leader, and hope appeared in their eyes. They obeyed Ōnoki's commands.
The Iwagakure, realizing what was happening, quickly formed a formation and used Earth Release to try and control the Two-Tailed, buying time for the Sealing Squad team.
Ōnoki floated in mid-air, warily scanning his surroundings. The Two-Tailed was the only Tailed Beast in Kumogakure, and its sudden appearance here meant that Kumogakure had come seeking revenge!
The Two-Tailed creature roared and swung its claws aside the boulders around it, charging into the crowd and wreaking havoc. After being sealed and suppressed for so long, it had a bellyful of anger to vent.
These tiny humans, instead of scattering and fleeing for their lives, actually dared to fight back!
Die, you damned humans!
With a roar, the cat gathered a sea of Chakra in its mouth, and a high-density, black Chakra ball began to form.
That's Tailed Beast Ball!
Ōnoki recognized the move immediately and no longer bothered to search for the Kumogakure nearby.
If the Tailed Beast Ball explodes here, we're doomed!
" Dust Release: Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!" Ōnoki quickly Hand Seals, clasped his hands together, and a powerful Chakra erupted from his body.
The cat sensed danger and looked warily toward its source.
If I get hit by that attack, I'll be in big trouble!
Reluctantly, the cat abandoned the formation of the Tailed Beast Ball, leaping away from Ōnoki and rushing towards the Iwa ninja further away.
At this moment, the Third Ai had already quietly approached Ōnoki from behind.
" Ōnoki, you treacherous villain, today is your death day!" The voice of Third Ai rang out in the night, like a ghost that instilled fear in people's hearts.
"What?!"
Ōnoki's pupils contracted. Hearing that familiar voice, he didn't hesitate for a moment and immediately flew into the sky, turning around to use Earth Release: Super Heavy Rock Technique on the Third Ai.
The Third Ai suddenly felt his body become heavier, but that didn't matter anymore. While Ōnoki was still ascending, a heavy punch slammed into Ōnoki's chest.
"Hmph, do you think I'll give you another chance?" Third Ai sneered, his fist gathering powerful lightning Chakra as if to tear Ōnoki's body apart.
Ōnoki barely managed to block the punch, but his body was still thrown backward by the impact.
" Third Ai!"
"It really was you!!"
"Stop it, we can sit down and talk!"
Despite the pain in his chest, Ōnoki swallowed the blood that rose to his throat.
"Talk?"
I'll talk about you ***
"Treachery!!"
Tonight is your death night!
Third Ai roared at Ōnoki, venting his resentment.
Originally, everything in Kumogakure was thriving, but now, because of the underhanded tactics used by Konoha in collusion with Iwagakure, the entire Kumogakure has been reduced to poverty.
Let's talk some more?
What the hell are we talking about?!
Knowing he was in the wrong, Ōnoki was also caught off guard and suffered a considerable injury.
The Third Ai A's punch could even overturn the Gyūki. The Earth Release: Ultra-Added-Weight Rock Technique weakened the power of that punch, otherwise he might have been killed by the Third Ai A's punch.
"If you've got the guts, come down here and fight me to the death!"
The Third Ai looked at Ōnoki floating high above, a look of regret on his face.
If only that punch had landed on Ōnoki's head! Third Ai was confident that his angry punch would have been enough to crack Ōnoki's skull open.
" Raikage, if you remain so stubborn, I have no choice but to follow Konoha down this dark path."
Ōnoki's eyes flashed with murderous intent. Tonight, Iwagakure was destined to suffer heavy losses. The Two-Tailed was wreaking havoc, and he himself had been beaten to the point of vomiting blood by the Third Ai, A.
"Let's go then!!"
"Get down here!!"
The Third Ai's face showed annoyance. He couldn't fly, so he couldn't attack Ōnoki was floating in the air.
As the saying goes, "The high-level player hits the low-level player, and the idiot hits the bullseye."
Ōnoki didn't want to waste any more words with the Third Ai; he needed to take down the Third Ai as soon as possible and then deal with the Two-Tailed.
" Dust Release: Dust Release: Detachment of the Primitive World Technique!"
A white light emanated from Ōnoki's hand, and the signature move of Dust Release swayed forward. The Third Ai, sensed the threat and tried to quickly move away from the white light.
However, the Third Ai was surrounded by the main force of Iwagakure.
The Iwa ninja had completely surrounded the Third Ai, and they had witnessed the entire process of the Third Ai's sneak attack on their own Tsuchikage.
The Kumogakure has already come knocking on our door, how can we let him escape?
Ōnoki flew through the air, escaping the Third Ai's attack range, but his Dust Release technique had a long range, enough to kill the Third Ai from a distance.
However, the Third Ai was reckless, not stupid, and charged towards the densest part of the Iwa ninja crowd.
This made Ōnoki hesitant to use Dust Release.
The battle lasted all night.
The Third Ai, A, truly lived up to his reputation as one of the best among the Third Hokage, boasting a famous feat of fighting 1 against 10,000 opponents. Despite being surrounded by Iwa ninja and with Ōnoki lurking in the sky, he actually managed to escape.
Of course, this wouldn't have been possible without the help of the cat. The Two-Tailed cat's indiscriminate attacks tied down a significant portion of the Iwa ninja's forces.
A nighttime raid.
The main force of the Iwa ninja suffered heavy losses. The Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki, was ambushed by the Third Ai, and then continued to fight all night.
After the battle, he vomited several mouthfuls of blood and fell unconscious.
The Third Ai Hokage, Ai, was covered in wounds, with a total of eighty-two large and small injuries, but he held on until the reinforcements from the Kumogakure Village arrived.
Two-Tailed Cat was the only big winner, gaining freedom and then disappearing without a trace after a wild time.