The people have been suffering from negative emotions for too long, including the ninjas in the village. Almost all of them are exhausted. Facing the high load of war pressure and the accompanying huge task pressure, the rhythm of their own ninja village has become very tight and heavy.
Konohagakure needs a chance to completely relax and vent.
Making peace with Kumogakure and ushering in true peace is the best opportunity. Sarutobi Hiruzen wants to take this opportunity to let Konoha return to a stable rhythm of life, so that his ninja village can truly enter the stage of rest and recuperation, so that the village's vitality can be restored bit by bit. It does not take too long, just a few years, until the next generation grows up.
Konoha is still the strongest Konoha ever!
Sarutobi Hiruzen has such confidence.
After his own mood also became slightly more cheerful, he just asked the security ninjas in the village to be careful not to let the people revel too much and cause some accidents, and did not do much to stop them.
It's just that Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't notice it.
It was precisely because of his order that there was a brief but obvious gap in Konohagakure's security force!
This is the opportunity that Kumo Ninja has been waiting for for a long time!
It's also the moment that Shōji has been waiting for!
And it was also on the days when the Konoha and Kumogakure agreements were reached.
Shōji immediately made a request to Konoha High Command to leave and return to the village, and the reason was very good. Since you Konoha are no longer willing to give a reasonable answer, it makes no sense for us to stay!
This is a straightforward determination.
Although Third Hokage was somewhat worried and felt a slight sense of violation, in the end, he did not spare the Iwagakure mission headed by Shōji. Third Hokage had no Such courage, secondly, in his opinion, even if he really wants to confront Iwagakure later, it is meaningless and worthless to embarrass the Iwagakure mission here. Besides, Shōji is easy to deal with!?
Just like the previous predictions of Shōji and others, the worst result is to return without success, so there is no need to worry too much about the safety of one's own group.
But just leaving Konoha like this seemed to go against the previous goal of his group.
"Shōji-kun, are we leaving like this?"
Stepping out of Konohagakure's main entrance, Ogata looked at Shōji with a hint of confusion and asked, even if judging from the development of this situation, there is indeed no point in their mission to stay.
Leaving is also a reasonable choice.
But Ogata always feels that based on the character of Mr. Shōji, as well as the decisions he has made before, things shouldn't be so simple, right?
Is there any foreshadowing or uncertainty here?
"Haha, of course we are not leaving so easily, but something very interesting is likely to happen at Konoha tonight. We must leave early to avoid unnecessary trouble, but we are not really leaving Land of Fire at full speed., please slow down a little. I will sneak back to Konoha alone at the appropriate time to verify it. If it is as I expected, the situation will definitely be in our favor Iwagakure!"
Shōji smiled lowly and said with a meaningful smile.
"Eh?"
It's just that Ogata obviously couldn't get the meaning of Shōji's words. He was still confused, and it was difficult for Shōji to continue explaining.
"Let's watch first, Ogata-san, Shinobi World is always full of surprises!"
Shōji smiled and shook his head, and then took a final deep look at the Konohagakure main gate behind him. It seemed that through this gate, he could see the cheers and excitement of the so-called Konoha people inside.
'Hehe, all this is just a false scene, peace may not really come, Kumogakure gentlemen, please don't let me down!! '
Make some preparations in advance.
For Shōji, whether he can seize the real opportunity depends on today. But before that, he must take his companions and leave Konoha in advance. Only in this way can he avoid some rogue dirty water.
After retreating to a relatively safe distance, you can quietly return to Konohagakure and wait for that 'wonderful scene' to happen.
Before that.
All you need to do is be a qualified spectator.
It's just that Shōji didn't know that someone didn't intend to let Shōji watch the show so easily, or Shōji really didn't expect that someone could be so bold and stupid, almost when Shōji led the members of his mission away in a swaggering way.
Konohagakure On a high point on the right side of the main entrance.
A figure dressed in Konoha Anbu's uniform was standing there looking at the retreating figures of Shōji's group. The densely packed black dots flying out from his sleeves were also hanging on Shōji's group from a distance and followed them away.
This Konoha Ninja is another Aburame Clan member of Root under Danzo. At this moment, he is following the order of Shimura Danzō to monitor the Iwagakure delegation.
After Shōji and his group of people gradually disappeared.
Another Aburame member belonging to this Root also followed him quietly, hiding in the shadows.
"Whoosh"
"Whoosh"
"Whoosh"
There were dozens of figures flying out one after another.
Now that his village has completely reached a peace agreement with Kumo Ninja, Shimura Danzō no longer intends to endure it.
A long-planned plan.
This Shadow of Konoha also wants to take advantage of this opportunity. When Third Hokage relaxes his suppression again, he sends out almost half of his own Root's strength. The last time was a sneak attack by the Uchiha Clan, which was an accident caused by his own carelessness.
This time Danzo is confident that he will intercept Uchiha Shōji within the territory of Land of Fire!
This is the largest operation among the orders issued by Danzo since the Rain Country operation to annihilate Akatsuki. Most of the Root elites who were destroyed in that operation have finally recovered a little in these years.
Now Danzo is on the road again.
Of course, he didn't feel like he was gambling.
It's a very certain situation.
There was already an ambush in front of them, and the pursuit troops came out one after another from behind, under siege by hundreds of Root elites.
Danzo really believes that as long as nothing happens, this Iwagakure mission including Uchiha Shōji will be a piece of fat on his chopping board, and they can be slaughtered by him!
This is also an approach that is very consistent with Danzo's character. You must know that he had already sent Root's people to assassinate Third Hokage.
Is he really stupid?
No, to be more precise, it should be that Danzo is arrogant to the extreme. Shimura Danzō has been completely brainwashed by himself. It is really difficult to judge with common sense.
Not to mention Shimura Danzō's actions on this side.
The screen is temporarily transferred back to Konohagakure.
Compared with Original Work, this is a slightly different situation, in this different timeline, but it is still almost the same development. This is somewhat worthy of the so-called powerful plot correction power, or to be more precise, it is the endless greed of Kumogakure.
In Shōji, the group of people had already gone far away, and then at night.
The Konoha people are still immersed in the cheers and excitement of the arrival of peace. Many vigilant Konoha Ninja people need to pay more attention to prevent these people from causing fires and other accidents.
Kumo Ninja In the hotel where the mission is located.
"Have you remembered all your respective tasks?"
As the leader of the team, Mayoi sat on the main seat, looking at the members of his own mission on both sides with a hint of awe, and said in a low tone.
"Yes, Master Mayoi!"
These Kumo Ninjas also kept their respective tasks in mind and responded solemnly.
Mayoi's eyes glanced over these subordinates one by one, and there was a hint of satisfaction in this Kumogakure's Jōnin also nodded slightly.
The second plan of my own Ninja Village.
What is needed is the moment when Konoha's guard is at its most relaxed.
Only in this way can they make it easier for them to fish in troubled waters. Although this life is different from that in Original Work, there is an additional Iwagakure mission in Konohagakure, and the famous Uchiha Shōji exists, but it will not affect their Kumogakure plan at all. It is better to say that the existence of Iwagakure missions such as Uchiha Shōji has provided them with a great convenience, at least in the eyes of Dodai and Mayoi.
Because what they have to do next is to take advantage of the short period of time when Konoha's security is relaxed, and sneak into the residence of the Hyuga Clan, the largest wealthy family in Konohagakure since Uchiha Clan left, to steal the Byakugan Kekkei Genkai that Kumogakure has always missed!
Although above Shinobi World, it is still recognized that Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan is stronger than Byakugan Kekkei Genkai, but the assistance that Byakugan can provide in large-scale wars is not weaker than Sharingan, and even from a general perspective, it is even stronger!
After all, Sharingan is the strongest when used in individual combat.
Byakugan claims to have the strongest search ability!
In the past wars, Konoha relied on the Hyuga Clan and Byakugan Kekkei Genkai to repeatedly detect the actions of the enemy's army, sneak attacks? It's a joke in front of Byakugan!
Kumogakure suffered several losses because of this, which is why Fourth Raikage must obtain Byakugan Kekkei Genkai. Of course, Kumogakure should be regarded as the most dedicated ninja village among the major ninja villages to obtain various blood successors. Even Kushina Uzumaki was kidnapped. At that time, Kushina was not even Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Kumogakure just took a fancy to the purest Uzumaki Clan bloodline of Kushina.
The reason why Fourth Raikage was dissuaded by Dodai and did not directly force Konoha to seize the entire Land of Hot Springs was because of Dodai's suggestion not only allows Konoha to voluntarily hand over Land of Hot Springs's dominance without a fight, but can also take this opportunity to seek Byakugan Kekkei Genkai!
A proposal that kills two birds with one stone.
Fourth Raikage A There is no reason to refuse.
And now when the first plan goal is successfully achieved, it is the best moment for them Kumo Ninja to implement the second plan!
"You must pay attention to the retreat route. There must be no accidents. The target person must not make mistakes. Once you succeed, retreat westward immediately. I will pick you up in time. Do you understand? Retto!"
Mayoi looked at Jōnin, the deputy leader of this mission, who was second only to him in strength and the best at concealing himself, and said in a solemn tone.
"Yes, Mayoi-san, please rest assured that I will complete the mission successfully!"
Retto also had a firm look on his face, and he nodded heavily in response.
"If it fails? You should know what to do!"
"Yes, Mayoi-san, everything is for the village!"
"Very good, then, Retto, I wish you good luck in martial arts!"
Mayoi nodded with satisfaction and said.
"Yes!"
The Kumogakure Jōnin named Retto also suddenly lowered his head and replied at this moment. The determined candidates and targets, as well as the route planned in advance, had deliberately extended the negotiation time at certain moments in the past few days since arriving at Konoha, just to gain more time to survey the terrain and identify the target persons.
Hinata Hyuga!
She is the direct daughter of the Hyuga Clan Main Family patriarch of this generation.
Only three years old.
He is their Kumogakure best target.
The reason why we decided to reach the final agreement with Konoha today is because everything is ready and waiting for the final execution!
Now everything should fall into place.
"Then! Come out!"
Under the sudden wave of the Kumogakure mission leader.
"Yes!"
"Whoosh"
"Whoosh"
"Whoosh!"
Several Kumo Ninja who were standing in this dim room before also moved upright and disappeared into the thick night.
Things are unpredictable.
The most important thing is that people's hearts are unpredictable.
When Third Hokage and Konoha all thought they could feel completely at ease.
Kumo Ninja once again exposed his greedy fangs. There are many people in the world who are not easily satisfied. People are always eager to get more. This is true for people, as well as for countries and villages!
This quietly approaching shadow.
This is the most obvious indication.
Of course, Third Hokage and others who had completely relaxed at this moment did not know at all, but on the other side, there was Shōji who was already some distance away from Konohagakure. The pedestrian originally planned to choose a safer route and let Ogata lead the mission away, while he gave priority to returning to Shōji in Konohagakure.
But it was also at this moment that he suddenly paused, and the corners of his slightly raised mouth revealed a hint of sarcasm.
"Ogata-san!"
Words shouted softly.
"Everyone on alert!"
Ogata, who already had a certain tacit understanding with Shōji, also immediately understood the meaning of his young team leader. His expression suddenly changed and he shouted loudly.
The remaining dozen members of the mission also came in a war-like posture immediately.
But there was still no ripples at all around it.
The Iwagakure Ninjas in the team, including Ogata, did not detect any fluctuations, but at this moment, Ogata and the others showed no suspicion or relaxation at all. Who was the one who issued the warning?
But one of their strongest Iwagakure is the man who defeated Fourth Kazekage majestically on the battlefield. No one can question this super genius of his!
"Haha, don't you take the initiative to come out? Then let me 'invite' you to come out!"
Shōji smiled coldly.
"Crack!"
That imprint formed very quickly.
"Fire Release—Great Fireball Technique!"
Then Ogata was waiting for his Iwagakure Ninja companion who was not surprised, but still felt very amazed and slightly fanatical in his eyes.
"Boom!"
A huge ball of flames that was obviously more than twice the size of an ordinary fireball suddenly appeared.
Look at the correct two o'clock position.
"Crash!"
A fireball suddenly flew over.
The rippling heat wave, and the power of the explosion.
"Boom!"
In the shadowed corner.
"Bang!"
As a dazzling luster bloomed, a violent roar fell, and the ground exploded.
The billowing dust and smoke rises.
in the bombarded area.
'Whoosh'
"Whoosh"
"Whoosh!"
It was also the second before the explosion occurred.
Several slender figures flew out.
When they were separated on both sides, when they saw the clothing and configuration of these people, especially the clear Forehead Protector logo on their foreheads, the pupils of Ogata and Iwagakure Ninja also shrank suddenly.
"Konoha Anbu!?"
Ogata also blurted out with a hint of shock and rage.
Konoha Do you really have the guts to attack them??
And with the appearance of this group of people, the slowly appearing figures in the surrounding positions, according to a rough estimate, have exceeded a hundred people, and are still gradually increasing, approaching two hundred people, and each of these figures is exuding an extremely cold wave.
All members are at least Chunin, and Jōnin account for at least one-third of the elite troops!
This made Ogata and other Iwagakure Ninjas feel their hearts tightening subconsciously. Only Shōji was the only one on the scene who glanced at the surrounding figures one by one with a leisurely look.
There was no trace of nervousness or worry at all.
Still the same sentence.
Above today's Shinobi World, there are not many people who can make Shōji feel troublesome. Among Konohagakure, there is only one Jiraiya. Unless the combination of Jiraiya and Tsunade is blocking the situation, then Shōji must consider the retreat in advance.
But there are only two hundred so-called Konoha elites, so what if the number of Jōnin is as high as fifty or sixty?
He is not an ordinary Kage Level person, but a being who is just a hair away from Super Kage!
"Anbu? No, these people are the subordinates of Shimura Danzō. That Third Hokage doesn't have such courage, or that Third Hokage is somewhat smart. Only our arrogant elder Shimura Danzō can make such a stupid decision!"
Shōji smiled sarcastically, his words revealing his contempt for Shimura Danzō.
The Root people in the opposite position also had no emotional fluctuations, and the eyes emerging from the holes under the masks were colder than the last.
The member standing in the front position is obviously the leader, Root.
"Eh? Root?"
When Ogata's slightly surprised words fell.
"Uchiha Shōji! We are following the order of Master Danzo, and we ask you to come with us! I hope you will not resist stubbornly!"
The leader Root also said coldly with a hoarse tone at this moment.
It's really Root!?
Ogata, and Hu Yin on the side. Although Iwagakure Ninjas are no strangers to Konoha, the Root leader, they really didn't expect to be so bold. To this extent, there was no need to speak out loud, they could all clearly know that the members of the group who came to intercept and kill them definitely came from the personal decision of that Shimura Danzō, and they did it 100% without telling that Third Hokage.
At least Ogata thinks so.
Judging from previous contacts and some previous intelligence, this Third Hokage is an external moderate and is almost unlikely to do such a bottomless thing. Only this Shimura Danzō has a matching personality, and his goal is to be the leader of his own mission.
Ogata is very clear that the broken arm of Shimura Danzō was caused by Shōji.
"Danzo order? It's really funny, then let me take a look, what kind of strength and qualifications do you have!?"
Shōji There was a hint of disdainful sneer on the corner of his mouth, looking at the leader opposite who was almost wrapped in a layer of dark shadow, he said in a cold voice.
After all, they are just some 'miscellaneous soldiers' stuff! '
Shōji is too lazy to talk nonsense.
It was almost the time to say a harsh word.
"Ogata-san, form a defense formation!"
After explaining loudly to Ogata and others in the back position.
"Buzz!"
The scarlet color reflected in Shōji's pupils, turned on Three-Tomoe Sharingan.
"Zizzsssssssssss!"
Lightning Release Chakra bursts out.
The exclusive 'armor' that covers it!
"Bang!"
In a flash of lightning.
"Uh-huh!"
"!?"
In the front position.
This sensed wave of terror.
Above the high point.
The Root leader's pupils suddenly shrank.
"Do it!"
This is obviously the most terrifying aura that can be sensed, but these Root people are like machines, no one shows fear on their faces or has any intention of retreating.
I remember the order of my Lord Danzo deep in my mind.
Under the command of this leader, figures flew out one after another. Under the cold-textured masks, the expressionless faces were still reflected.
"Whoosh"
"Whoosh"
"Whoops"
"Phew!"
The group of Root besieged them in an instant.
"Hmph!"
Shōji's scarlet pupils showed a hint of solemnity.
"Uh-huh!"
The waving Tachi blooms with beautiful thunder colors.
"Pfft!"
As it sinks.
Pieces of shining light and shadow.
"Wow!?"
"Huh!?"
Look at the key points.
The cold blade, the bright white cold light flashing.
With such a short distance and such a tight rhythm, none of the dozen or so figures charging at the front, even the weaker ones, could stop the invasion of Shōji, the cold front that had penetrated.
Interspersed.
"Plop!"
"Plop!"
Several people died on the spot.
Only the stronger Root people on both sides could react somewhat, but they were too late to dodge.
This blow can only be resisted with force.