A New Crisis

Around the Four Violet Flames Formation, the standing ninjas were panting heavily, their Chakra and ninja tools exhausted; the battle was nearing its end.

Four masked Special Police Division officers surrounded and attacked the last two masked ninjas.

Seven Special Police Division members faced off against eight masked ninjas, with a casualty ratio of nearly one to two. Three Special Police Division members were killed, while five masked ninjas were killed.

The last two Masked Ninja appear to be squad leaders.

Even though the two had no emotional connection, they were still puzzled as to why these four Masked Ninja teammates were still maintaining the Four Violet Flames Formation instead of removing the barrier and coming out to help, when the enemy was already at their last gasp.

With the help of these four people, their team would suffer very few losses and be able to eliminate the enemy.

Two masked squad leaders, panting heavily, stood back-to-back in a simple formation, long swords in hand, staring at the four enemies around them, ready to fight to the death.

The four Special Police Division members surrounding him were in no better shape; they were also panting heavily, unable to even maintain their Sharingan, gripping their Ninja Sword, ready to launch an attack.

"These four are acting strangely. If they join the fight, we probably won't survive. Captain, should we retreat?"

The Special Police Division members surrounding the two masked ninjas questioned the nearby squad leader.

"You two step back, eat Military Ration Pill to replenish your Chakra, and leave this to me and Saki."

The remaining Special Police Division team leader, who was the temporary leader of the four men, came from multiple teams and formed a temporary group. Until the very last moment, the other members all obeyed the command of this team leader.

"Okay!" x2

The two men who had surrounded the masked ninja from the left and right took out Military Ration Pill, swallowed them, and slowly left.

The two masked ninjas watched the departing figures and simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief. They leaned back to each other, understanding each other's thoughts.

Once the two Special Police Division members were some distance away, they launched a counterattack and defeated the enemy one by one.

Before the two could launch a counterattack, more than a dozen Kunai with Explosive Tag attached were shot at them from the sidelines.

"Not good!"

The two men, seeing the Kunai flying towards them, felt despair. They used their Ninja Sword to parry the Kunai, deflecting most of Kunai, but they were still hit by many of Kunai.

Even more deadly was that the Kunai was strapped with Explosive Tag.

Boom!

"Chieftain!"

It was Uchiha Nara fired the Kunai. In his current state, Naraku could not use his Chakra and Ninjutsu. Seeing the Masked Ninja at his limit, he attacked with a ninja tool and eliminated the enemy.

"Hmm, are you the only ones left?"

Naraku nodded, looking at the four people in the arena.

"Perhaps, it's just the four of us left..."

The Special Police Division leader replied bitterly.

"You... you four have worked hard... Yuhei, Saki, Shintoku, Tai, I will remember your contributions, it's not appropriate to stay here any longer."

"Shintoku and Saki stayed behind to collect the remains of their clansmen, then gathered in the Capital City. They communicated via the Ninja Cat en route. Yuhei, Tai, follow me."

Seeing the last four guards fall, even the ruthless Naraku felt a pang of sadness, his words faltering slightly. However, he quickly composed himself and issued his orders. Naraku knew this was not the time to grieve.

"Hi" X4

Naraku glanced deeply at the Four Violet Flames Formation and the four masked ninjas who looked like wooden figures. He had no intention of continuing the fight and turned to head towards the Capital City.

"Naraku, this attack is too strange. These ninjas are quite skilled; they are definitely not rogue ninjas. Most of the Ninjutsu they used are from the Konoha Style. I suspect..."

Uchiha, the last remaining squad leader, followed behind Naraku and spoke Naraku him.

"No doubt about it, it's Konoha, it's the Root of the Anbu, the Root, the Anbu forces hidden deeper within, the ninja force led by Shimura Danzō, who assisted the Third Hokage."

Naraku was in poor condition and unable to easily use his Chakra. He was somewhat worried about the situation and was no longer as calm as when he left Konoha.

This Shinobi World is full of talented individuals. After being flapped by Naraku's butterfly wings, some unknowns arose for Naraku, who had the advantage of foresight.

"Shimura Danzō, the Shimura Danzō's assistant, rarely appears in Konoha. So this is what he's in charge of. How despicable!"

"Naraku, Konoha has attacked us, what should we do now?"

"The Third Hokage is jealous of your prestige, Lord Naraku! He wants to protect his own power! How despicable! I used to respect the Third so much!"

Upon hearing Naraku 'Naraku words, the two people following behind him reacted with anger and worry.

"I have my own way of dealing with this, don't worry, let's go to the Capital City first."

Naraku calm, appearing confident and composed.

Naraku appeared calm on the surface, but his slightly furrowed brows revealed that Naraku inner state was not as relaxed as he made it out to be.

"Should I go to the Capital City, or rest at another stronghold for a few days until my strength is restored?"

Naraku, running, was making plans in his mind.

"Idiot! What's the point of maintaining the Four Violet Flames Formation!"

Looking at his four subordinates who were like wooden figures, Shimura Danzō shouted at them in exasperation.

The equipment connected to the command center here lost its ability to directly contact the site after Shimura Danzō out to provide support.

Sending someone back to headquarters to relay the order is less efficient than sending someone here.

"Hi!" X4

The four masked ninjas, who looked like wooden figures, dispelled the Four Violet Flames Formation after hearing Shimura Danzō's order.

"Center, you lead your squad to clean up the battlefield, collect the corpses, and destroy all traces, especially to find Red Moon's whereabouts! The rest of you, follow me!"

Danzo quickly explained the mission, gave the orders, and then chased after Naraku in the direction he had gone.

The battle between Uchiha Nara and Red Moon ended with Red Moon's disappearance, an outcome that Shimura Danzō could not accept.

Red Moon, who had a 100% success rate in missions for the Root, was like God of Shinobi in Danzo's eyes. He was Danzo's right-hand man and strongest weapon after he became Hokage, and he absolutely could not afford to lose him.

Shimura Danzō inside the crystal ball as Naraku escaped with the remnants of the Police Force. Regardless of Red Moon's fate, this was the perfect opportunity to eliminate Uchiha Nara.

Sarutobi Hiruzen arrived at the scene with a large number of Anbu. Seeing several busy Anbu- dressed ninjas, he realized they were Danzo's subordinates.

The busy Root members, upon seeing the large group of masked ninjas and the Third Hokage and others, all placed their hands on the hilts of their swords, reacting as if they were seeing enemies rather than their leaders.

The Third Hokage generation gazed intently at the Root member before him and said solemnly:

Where is Danzo?

The Root member being questioned by the Third Hokage was wearing a mask, so his expression couldn't be seen, but the Third Hokage could sense that he was thinking.

"Lord Hokage, Danzo has gone to the Capital City."

After much hesitation, C, an employee of Root, answered the Third Hokage's question. Root is also an organization within the Anbu, and the Third Hokage is the highest leader of Konoha.

Even the Danzo Root, which blindly follows Danzo's lead, dares not easily disobey the Hokage of Konoha, especially when Danzo is not present.

The Third Hokage looked at the wary Root members, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

"Third Hokage, important matters are paramount. Our troops cannot go to the Capital City, otherwise it will cause panic among the Daimyo."

"This is a golden opportunity, and it won't come again. Third, get things sorted out before they arrive in the Capital City."

The Third Hokage generations of his classmates and advisors offered timely advice to Third Hokage.

"Keep going!"

The Third Hokage nodded upon hearing their words, shouted loudly, and then continued heading towards the Capital City.