Konoha had been completely swallowed by chaos. In all four directions, four equally massive giant snakes rampaged without cease.
They were all products Orochimaru had painstakingly developed in his laboratory. Though they were not as formidable as his summoned beast Manda, their destructive power was astonishing, and their regenerative abilities far surpassed those of ordinary summoned beasts. They were the ideal choice for creating chaos.
Beyond that, there were the Otogakure ninja who had infiltrated the village, as well as the Sunagakure ninja who had come with them. All of them were crucial forces in the destruction of Konoha.
Naturally, the most chaotic place was the central Martial Arts Arena. Everywhere, Konoha ninja were locked in brutal battles with Otogakure and Sunagakure ninja.
Kakashi punched down an Otogakure ninja and said in a low voice, "We have to support Lord Hokage. What the hell is going on? How did these Sunagakure ninja and Otogakure ninja end up conspiring together?"
Under Temari and Kankuro's lead, Gaara had already fled into the distance, with Sasuke pursuing him. Kakashi was worried about Sasuke, so he had Sakura, Naruto Uzumaki, and Shikamaru Nara follow after them as well.
In truth, even if Kakashi had said nothing, Naruto Uzumaki would have chased after them himself.
After taking down another Otogakure ninja, Kakashi turned into a Black Shadow and leaped toward a distant rooftop. Even if he could not break the Four Violet Flames Formation, he had to find another way to rescue the Third Hokage.
But just as he rose into the air, another figure suddenly appeared before him. A cold gleam flashed as a kunai shot straight for his neck.
Bang!
With a flip, Kakashi was forced back to the ground. His eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at the figure that had abruptly