"Hahaha! That's the expression I wanted to see. Compared to my disciple who's never surprised by anything, teacher, your expression is much more interesting..."
Orochimaru put the mask back on, his eyes filled with longing, and the words he uttered were of dubious veracity.
"I've been playing these childish games with you in this manner simply to reminisce about the bygone days of our teacher-student relationship."
"If you don't hurry up now, you may die before you see the devastating destruction of Konoha. Look forward to it, Teacher Sarutobi."
"What a joke! If you want to destroy Konoha, you'll have to step over this old bone of mine first. I will absolutely not let you have your way, my disciple. Summoning Jutsu: Monkey King - Enma!"
Forget about reminiscing and feeling sentimental, the Third Hokage stretched out his hand and urged him on.
" Enma, the Adamantine Staff!"
"Hmph, I told you long ago that Orochimaru would become a major threat to Konoha. Change!"
As the White Mist dissipated, a black and gold staff fell into the hands of the Third Hokage, who charged towards the two Hokage in front of him.
At the same time, many members of Konoha's Anbu appeared and fought against the thousands of puppets that could be considered elite.
On the upper Hokage Office Building, Utatane Koharu looked grave, unsure of what to do about the chaotic Konoha before her.
"The enemy is Akatsuki's gang of thieves. Monkey is trapped inside the barrier, and the village's Anbu and elites are also fighting against other thieves. Danzo?"
"I don't know, but according to Danzo's information, not only Orochimaru is among them, but Jiraiya's disciple, the leader of Akatsuki, who is also the owner of the Rinnegan."
Mitokado Homura said softly, and Utatane Koharu's expression became extremely solemn.
" Jiraiya's apprentice? Teaching Ninjutsu to members outside the village is a major taboo. No wonder Jiraiya left when Sarutobi was trapped. He was planning to resolve the trouble he created himself."
"More than that, I'm worried about Sunagakure. Those guys have been hiding somewhere since the chaos started. Could they have contributed to this commotion?"
The two exchanged a glance, both sensing that things were becoming increasingly complicated.
If this continues, will the entire Konoha be destroyed? And what about the promises they made to their predecessors that they inherited from the Second Hokage?
"Where is Uchiha Huayue? Where is he? Why is he standing idly by at such a critical moment? Is he retaliating against Danzo's attitude towards the Uchiha Clan?"
"Who knew that, compared to the immediate crisis, that guy was the real trouble..."
The faces of the two Hokage Advisor were clouded with worry. The crises that Konoha had faced since its founding were so severe that even they, as high-ranking Hokage Advisor, were helpless.
On the other hand, dozens of miles away from Konoha, to the east.
Baki, with a complicated expression, once again gave Gaara his instructions.
"Listen carefully, after using the Feigned Sleep Technique, immediately accumulate chakra and destroy Konoha with the One-Tail Beast's strongest technique. That is your mission, Gaara."
"After that, you can kill whoever you want, and you can move around freely. The only thing to be careful about is to cause as much destruction as possible in Konoha."
Not far away, Kankuro and Temari had complicated expressions, especially Temari, who seemed quite uneasy.
If the plan succeeds, how should she face her benefactor, and what attitude should she take in the face of the possible pursuit that may occur at any time?
"Don't think too much about it. Let's focus on surviving and escaping this battlefield of death. Konoha is destined to become a thing of the past."
Kankuro seemed to sense Temari's complex feelings. Without turning his head, he said something and slowly took out a puppet to guard the area.
At this moment, Gaara, with a wildly upturned smile, continuously Hand Seals, and countless tough sand particles, like eggshells, firmly protected Gaara within.
"My kin, Uchiha Sasuke, was annihilated in this attack. After this attack ends, I will be all alone in this world..."
Those emerald green eyes gradually disappeared, replaced by four star-shaped dots that gleamed with deep killing intent.
As Gaara's chakra surged forth, Temari trembled slightly, feeling the memories in her mind constantly reminding her that the being behind her was not her younger brother, but a terrifying monster.
At the same time, in the west of Konoha, a woman with long, flowing beige hair and a slender figure had a complex expression on her face. After silently apologizing in her heart, she silently gathered her chakra.
In the northern part of Konoha, a group of Hidden Mist Anbu gave quiet instructions.
"Destroy Konoha with your strongest moves. If you fail to kill it, run away immediately and return to the village obediently. Otherwise, everything you cherish will be hunted down by Kirigakure with all their might."
After the Hidden Mist Anbu left, the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, Utakata, glanced at the Curse Mark that controlled his movements, his face expressionless.
"Even the Curse Mark set by the Fourth Mizukage can only last until the Tailed Beast Bomb is launched. He will treat me like trash after he has used me. How cruel."
Utakata felt powerless, and as he quietly accumulated chakra within his body, the monster hidden inside was gradually awakened.
In the south of Konoha, Roshi with a full head of Red-Haired Shanks and wearing a monk's robe chanted the Rebirth Mantra with a sorrowful expression.
"Even as a monk, one cannot escape the worldly desire for power and all conflict. I am both a monk and a ninja. I apologize..."
At the same time, signal flares shot straight into the sky, Baki stared at Konoha, muttering to himself.
"Farewell, Allies."
Four enormous creatures suddenly appeared, their terrifying chakra gathering at the four corners of Konoha.
The intense sense of impending death constantly gnawed at every ninja in Konoha, and even Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had long been determined to take Orochimaru Sarutobi Hiruzen with him, wore a sorrowful expression.
" First Hokage, Second Hokage, I'm sorry."
"Let go! You old bastard, don't drag me in even if you die! Those damned four great nations, how dare they pull this trick!"
The Shinigami behind him drew his short blade, capable of severing souls, and instantly slashed at Orochimaru's hands.
"My most prized disciple, Konoha will never be destroyed here. I'll take your Ninjutsu with me, and now you and I will sleep forever in the Pure Land..."
The Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, fell to the ground and slowly closed his eyes. The smile on his lips showed that he had let go of everything.
"Aaaaaah! Damn Sarutobi!"
With a mournful cry, Orochimaru collapsed to the ground. The Sound Four who were maintaining the barrier saw the black and purple chakra clusters expanding from all sides and quickly activated the Curse Mark Stage Two to enhance the defensive power of the Four Violet Flames Formation.
Amidst the flames of war, Sakura, who was evacuating the crowd and calming their emotions, was lost in thought, staring at the Tailed Beast Bomb in the distance, before collapsing to the ground.
"Someone, someone please save Konoha! The village is in danger..."