The Eight-Tails Incident

Kumogakure

The Third Raikage had just finished dealing with his official duties and was resting in bed when an ominous feeling arose in his heart—a feeling he had never experienced in all his years of Kumogakure Third Raikage.

The Kumogakure Kumogakure newest ninjas have already left the village to carry out missions. As the highest leader of the Kumogakure, the Third A, is proud and pleased with this.

His eyes kept twitching, as if something ominous was about to happen...

The Third Raikage rested in bed for a while, but couldn't fall asleep no matter what he did. So he got up, dressed, and prepared to go to the Raikage Building to handle some official business and ease his mind.

"Roar!"

A furious roar echoed throughout Kumogakure, accompanied by a massive shockwave.

A gigantic monster appeared out of nowhere in the northern suburbs of Kumogakure. The monster had a bull's head and two arms, with eight octopus tentacles behind it.

The Eight-Tails demon, devoid of reason, furiously smashed buildings with its fists, its eight tentacle-like tails whipping wildly, causing numerous houses to collapse and killing many sleeping villagers and ninjas.

Orochimaru had already moved away from the scene. Looking at the Eight-Tails displaying its Kamui, a smile appeared on his lips.

Given the situation in Kumogakure, the Third dispatched Orochimaru to sabotage the Kumogakure. Based on intelligence and clues from the Intelligence Division and the Anbu, Orochimaru thoroughly investigated information about the Tailed Beast and other aspects of Kumogakure.

In previous years, spies from Kumogakure infiltrated Konoha and even Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, almost managing to abduct Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

This time, the Third Hokage master and disciple made Kumogakure experience what it felt like to have Tailed Beast targeted by someone else.

Orochimaru originally came to carry out the mission with the intention of dying, but he did not expect everything to go so smoothly.

Orochimaru is proficient in over a thousand Ninjutsu, including Fuinjutsu, Barrier Ninjutsu, Genjutsu Ninjutsu. He is the Third Hokage's most beloved disciple and the prized student of the Professor of Ninjutsu.

Given Orochimaru's cunning nature and Sarutobi Hiruzen intelligence, he indeed fulfilled Orochimaru's assessment perfectly, completing the task assigned to him.

The Eight-Tails' rampage in Kumogakure was comparable to the Nine-Tails Incident in Konoha many years later. This kind of thing is not something that ordinary people can do or handle.

"Since we've come all this way, let's see a good show and collect some Eight-Tails cells before we leave."

The Anbu were already waiting for Orochimaru on the outside, but Orochimaru wasn't in a hurry at all.

Seeing the Eight-Tails wreaking havoc, Orochimaru's scientific mind was stirred, and he actually wanted to collect some of the Eight-Tails' cells before leaving. It has to be said that he was incredibly audacious.

The Eight-Tails Gyuki went completely mad, actually condensing a large ball of Chakra in its mouth.

The Chakra was black, and it seemed that not only was chakra gathered in the cow's tail mouth, but Chakra was also being drawn and gathered in all directions.

"You dare!"

A tall, muscular man, dressed in a white Kumogakure uniform cape, surrounded by a layer of Chakra with occasional flashes of electricity within Chakra, roared, trying to stop the Eight-Tails from gathering its Chakra.

Orochimaru could barely see the man's movements when the Eight-Tails 'Gyuki head bent— the Tailed Beast was actually shaken by a human!

The newcomer was none other than the Third Raikage, A, and ninjas from Kumogakure) arrived one after another to provide support.

"Send word to the Sealing Team!"

The Third Raikage arrived in a hurry and shouted at the crowd.

"Hi!"

Many ninjas in the crowd agreed and then vanished in Body Flicker Technique.

"Lord Raikage! We've come to assist you!"

The Eight-Tails, Gyuki, was struck by the Third Raikage's elbow, causing its body to veer off course. The Tailed Beast Bomb it had been conjuring slid into the village like a mortar shell.

Boom!

A massive explosion occurred, Tailed Beast Bomb damaged a large number of buildings in Kumogakure, with shockwaves spreading in all directions afterward.

Orochimaru, lurking in the distance, saw everything clearly and washed his face with his large tongue.

"The Tailed Beast Bomb... I'm afraid the Kumogakure is going to suffer a severe blow."

The Kumogakure, led by the Third Raikage, were very martial and united. Before long, the Sealing Team ninjas arrived near the Raikage.

The Raikage's guards finally arrived. The Third Raikage was traveling too fast, and the Raikage couldn't keep up with him and were left behind.

The Raikage, skilled in perception and Genjutsu, clearly sensed something was amiss.

"Lord Raikage! Blue B and the Eight-Tails seem to be trapped in Genjutsu!"

"Then someone must be behind this! Seal the Eight-Tails first!"

"Hi!" X99

Naraku the Konoha Military Police Building, held a file in his hand, focused on handling the work of the Military Police Force.

The situation in the Shinobi World is somewhat complicated, with various intelligence agents and spies emerging one after another, putting the Police Force under considerable pressure as they work with the Anbu to search for and investigate spies.

These matters were investigated by the Criminal Investigation Division Military Police Force, headed by Uchiha Saburo and deputy head by Hatake Sakumo. They were tasked with taking care of Naraku's worries.

Most of the villagers in Konoha are away on missions, which makes the village feel somewhat desolate.

Recently, the conflict in the Land of Wind to the west has also become increasingly intense.

The Daimyo of the Land of Wind often delegates many tasks to Konoha, Sunagakure is very dissatisfied with these actions by the Daimyo of the Land of Wind.

The Land of Wind doesn't provide much financial support to Hidden Sand either. Given the current situation between Sunagakure and Konoha, the conflict is quite significant. Hidden Sand simply cannot tolerate it.

If Sunagakure does not change this situation, it will be difficult for it to become strong and develop.

In the Land of Water to the east, there's a group called the Seven Ninja Swordsmen the Mist, a very famous group. Kirigakure of the Land of Water, which has always been closed off, seems to have recently begun to open up.

The frequent appearances of the Kirigakure Ninja in the eastern part of the Land of Fire are sending a very bad signal.

Naraku put down the dossier in his hand and carefully considered the current situation.

It's not appropriate for Yuho City to take the lead in selling its ninja tools and Chakra Armor; otherwise, Artisan Village will serve as a cautionary tale for Yuho City.

The exquisite ninja tools and high-quality Chakra Armor will surely satisfy any customer who purchases and uses them.

Chakra Armor, given that ninjas generally wore leather vests for protection, was an excellent tool for rapidly enhancing the combat effectiveness of ninja units.

"The situation in the Shinobi World is a matter for the Hokage Faction to consider. I should think about how to do a good job in the arms business."

Naraku couldn't help but ponder the arms trade, suggesting that either the Uchiha Clan or the Yuho City establish a caravan.

Some trees attract too much attention, and the high-profile villages of Uzushio Village and Artisan Village are a prime example of how their high profiles led to their downfall, which did not align with Naraku's peaceful and low-key development strategy.

"Perhaps we can recruit some civilian ninja groups to handle arms dealing, with the civilian ninja groups taking the lead while we remain behind the scenes. This way, we can maintain a low profile and ensure stability."

Naraku stroked his chin thoughtfully. The power of commoner ninjas was difficult to ascertain, as the person controlling them was hard to find out.

If Naraku's Uchiha Group operates from behind the scenes, it would greatly help in concealing information.

"The Shinobi World War is the peak season for the arms trade. Let's see where we can find some civilian ninjas to help boost the Uchiha's arms business."

With that in mind, Naraku decided to do it.

"Inabi, go and invite Uchiha Yakumi, Fugaku, and the Yashiro Hokage here."

"Hi!"

Uchiha Inabi has been serving as Naraku's bodyguard for over three years, and her body has begun to grow and develop, making it the perfect time for her strength to greatly increase.

Such talented individuals should not be easily sent to the battlefield, where they would be wasted meaninglessly.

There are some civilians and small ninja clans within the Police Force. Ask Fugaku and Yakumi to see how to select some suitable representatives.