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Chapter 118 Orochimaru and Akatsuki, everything is for Konoha!

The surprise attack plan of Kumogakure was exposed, but with the power of the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, they still achieved their target.

The combined power of Bandeijin was no match for the elite Kumogakure team, not to mention that one of them was the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki.

By the time Orochimaru arrived, the entire town of Bandei had been taken over by Kumogakure, and he could only return to the Konoha front to report the battle situation and intelligence.

The news was delivered to Konoha Village as soon as possible.

The Hokage is furious!
When he learned that Yunyin had taken action and even launched a surprise attack on Bande Town, he was so angry that he overturned all the documents on his desk.

But in the end, he could only slump in the position of Hokage.

After a long time, he picked up the pipe on the table, took a deep breath, and felt the stimulation of the tobacco on his mouth.

In just one year.

The disciple he loved the most died, the son he was most proud of died, both he and the Kirigakure suffered heavy losses, he signed a humiliating treaty, issued a "confession of guilt", and was almost beaten to his doorstep by the Iwagakure.

And now, the Cloud Hidden Clan, which had long since withdrawn from the battlefield, has made a comeback...

Sensei Tobirama once said that a ninja is a person with a knife in his heart, which means that a ninja must be cold-blooded and ruthless and suppress his own emotions.

This is even more true for those in power.

Only by being able to keep your emotions under control can you become a qualified leader.

But at this moment, he really couldn't help it anymore.

"what do I do……"

Fatigue and sadness were revealed on Sarutobi Hiruzen's slightly old face, and his slightly cloudy eyes seemed to be able to see the scene of the Iwagakure and Kumogakure armies approaching the city tomorrow!

"No, this can't happen. It absolutely can't happen."

"Konoha cannot be destroyed in my hands, absolutely not!"

But is there any way to break the current situation?

Sarutobi Hiruzen's body trembled a little. He took a deep puff of his pipe and several solutions emerged in his mind.

With Ōnoki here, the combined tactics of the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki and Namikaze Minato will definitely not work, so...

Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes fell on the "Confession of Sins" that was deliberately framed on the side, and his mind couldn't help but recall the high-spirited, arrogant and confident young man he saw that day in the Iron Kingdom.

He subconsciously wanted to pay part of the price and let that guy help him relieve the pressure.

After all, Konoha and Kirigakure are currently allies, and Konoha has not yet paid all the compensation to Kirigakure, with tens of millions of dollars still outstanding.

If I ask that guy for help, there is a high possibility that Kirigakure will agree.

But this thought only existed for a moment and then disappeared from his mind.

According to the information Minato got from the Great Toad Sage, that guy mastered the terrifying method of devouring souls to increase his own strength, which is why that guy was able to grow into the Fourth Mizukage at this age.

Fortunately, he is now immersed in the power of Kage, and his strength will enter a long period of stagnation. This is the best thing for Konoha and the entire ninja world.

If he were allowed to enter the battlefield again and devour souls wantonly, no one could imagine how much that guy would grow.

We must not let that guy join the battle!

But how to solve Konoha’s current problem?

Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned and took puffs of the pipe in his hand.

After a long time, he simply left the office.

Sarutobi Hiruzen went around in circles and finally came to the secret library.

Here are stored Konoha's out-of-print books, forbidden techniques, secret techniques, etc.

Including all the secrets of Konoha, and most of the collections of his teacher Senju Tobirama, are also here.

With the frequent wars in recent years, Sarutobi Hiruzen often came here. He even opened up a large number of high-level ninjutsu for Konoha's ninjas to learn in order to improve their combat capabilities.

Looking at the densely packed library, Sarutobi Hiruzen took out a book and started flipping through it.

At the same time, I started thinking in my mind.

Can the forbidden technique solve the problem at hand?

Among the forbidden techniques left by the Second Hokage, there is actually one that can easily resolve the current predicament of Konoha.

But that move is too taboo. Once used, the entire Konoha will become the target of public criticism. No matter how this war goes, Konoha will become the public enemy of the entire ninja world in the future!

Unless there was really no way out, Sarutobi Hiruzen would never use that forbidden technique.

Sarutobi Hiruzen picked up a scroll with some annoyance.

This is not a forbidden spell or technique, but a record of the secrets of the ninja world recorded by Konoha. The one he picked up was the secret of the Land of Grass, where Konoha and Iwagakure are currently fighting.

This scroll records in detail all the big and small things about the Land of Grass, including the terrain and environment, the number and strength of ninjas, the assessment of the Hidden Grass Village, and so on.

Sarutobi Hiruzen brought it back to the Hokage's office and carefully looked through the map on the scroll. He even used a pen to draw on the map the three parties currently under his control: Iwagakure, Konoha, and Kumogakure that were about to join the battle.

But no matter how much he studied, Sarutobi Hiruzen still couldn't find any way to break the impasse!

"Once Iwagakure and Kumogakure form a double team, all the advantages Konoha currently has will be gone."

"What should we do? Should we really use that forbidden technique? By concealing our identity and name, or even attacking Konoha as well, to create the illusion of a third party appearing?"

But we are not fools, and everyone can see the iconic ninjutsu. Covering up identity information is simply an act of covering up one's ears and stealing the bell!

But if the situation really gets out of control, there's nothing we can do. When the time comes, Konoha will just say it has nothing to do with us!
"Let's just do it this way... huh?!"

Suddenly, Sarutobi Hiruzen's gaze suddenly focused on the corner of the scroll.

There were not many words in that line, and the font was extremely old, which was different from the data updated every year. However, what was recorded on it aroused great interest in Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"The ultimate weapon of the Six Paths Sage era. The Hidden Grass Village almost took over the whole world with it..."

"A mysterious box that can grant a wish as long as you use huge amounts of chakra to satisfy it..."

Sarutobi Hiruzen murmured, with an inexplicable look in his eyes.

After a long time, he closed the scroll, and his slightly turbid eyes revealed ruthlessness and decisiveness.

"Everything is for Konoha!"

……

"Lord Orochimaru, the intelligence has been confirmed. There is indeed a Box of Bliss in the Kusagakure Village!"

Two figures gathered on the branches of a tall tree. Minato Namikaze, who had just returned from the exploration, said solemnly, "They regard the Box of Bliss as the most precious treasure. Dozens of Grass Ninjas are guarding it. And because of the turmoil of war in recent years, the Grass Ninjas are ready to move the Box of Bliss to other places."

"That's good information, but I don't know if that thing can really help us as the old man said..."

Orochimaru looked at the village in front of him, and his unique hoarse voice rang out: "But it doesn't matter. I have a better harvest here. If the so-called Paradise Box doesn't work, then using this should also have a good effect."

"it?"

"Ah, Nanao."

Orochimaru licked the corner of his mouth with his long tongue, and his vertical pupils seemed to be staring at some prey.

"The first Hokage once distributed the tailed beasts. In order to alleviate the economic problems in the country, the impoverished Wind Country kept Shukaku, which was originally their own tail, and sold the Seven-Tails."

"I always thought this story was a bedtime story, but I didn't expect it to be true. Moreover, the ninja village of Nanao that was purchased is Takigakure in Takigakure, which is adjacent to Grass Country!"

"what?!"

Namikaze Minato widened his eyes and looked at Orochimaru in astonishment: "Lord Orochimaru, you want... but Takigakure is a friendly village with us..."

"So what? Don't forget, opening the Box of Bliss requires a huge amount of chakra. We can't let Kushina charge the Box of Bliss."

"As for the excuse... the little ninja village sealed the tailed beast, but failed due to poor sealing skills, causing the tailed beast to run away and disappear... it makes sense, doesn't it?"

Orochimaru spoke softly, and Minato Namikaze fell silent before nodding.

Indeed, compared to letting Uzumaki Kushina charge the Box of Paradise, Namikaze Minato would undoubtedly choose Takinin's Seven-Tails!
"Let's split up and act quickly, otherwise we won't be able to hold out for long. Takigakure's Nanabi is still in the sealed vessel, I'll go get it, you deal with Kusagakure and take the Box of Bliss!"

After saying this, Orochimaru didn't even wait for Minato Namikaze to reply. His figure turned into a puff of white smoke and disappeared on the spot.

Minato Namikaze silently looked at the Kusagakure Village in front of him and clenched the Flying Thunder God Kunai in his hand.

The next moment, his figure also disappeared from the spot.

"Everything... is for the village!"

……

Flying Thunder God is indeed an irresistible force for low- and middle-level ninjas.

In a flash, the Kusagakure ninjas who were guarding the Box of Paradise were torn apart and died before they could even react.

Minato Namikaze, holding the Flying Thunder God Kunai, slowly walked along the road paved with blood and corpses, and stood in front of a huge square box.

The box is gray and black all over, and extremely huge. There are four human faces of joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness engraved on the four sides of the box, exuding a mysterious and evil chakra aura.

"Can you really help Konoha solve the current predicament..."

The Box of Bliss seemed to understand his heart. When Minato Namikaze murmured, he vaguely seemed to feel that the ghost-faced sculpture actually trembled slightly at that moment, making the hideous and terrifying ghost face even more terrifying!
"There's an intruder! Come quickly!"

"Damn bastard, that guy's target is the Chest of Bliss!"

"Hurry up!"

A noisy voice came from outside. Namikaze Minato shook his head and imprinted the Flying Thunder God spell on his body. Before those Kusagakure ninjas arrived, he and the Box of Paradise disappeared at the same time.

When the Kusagakure people arrived, there was no trace of the Box of Paradise.

However, compared to Minato's extremely smooth operation, Orochimaru's actions encountered some troubles.

The Land of Grass and the Land of Water Trap are adjacent to each other, and there is not much distance between the two countries. With Orochimaru's speed and accurate aim, it would only take him an hour or two to reach the Land of Water Trap.

However, he encountered some troubles along the way...

"It seems like we have encountered some incredible organization..."

Looking at the three people standing in front of him, all wearing black robes with red clouds, a solemn look appeared on Orochimaru's face.

"The legendary bounty hunter Kakuzu, the Scorpion of the Red Sand who assassinated the Third Kazekage, and..."

"Those eyes, are they the Samsara Eyes?"

Orochimaru, who was wearing the uniform of Konoha Jonin, licked the corner of his mouth: "The rebel ninjas wanted by all the major ninja villages have gathered together. It seems that there are also dark things happening in the corners where the war broke out."

"There has never been any darkness. The birth of Akatsuki is the will of God."

An indifferent voice came from Pein's mouth, and his lavender Rinnegan stared at Orochimaru calmly.

"Calling yourself a god? What an arrogant statement."

Orochimaru sneered. He had originally planned to go directly to Takigakure to get the Seven-Tails to help Konoha, but he didn't expect to get such a big gain along the way!

Kakuzu and Sasori didn't matter at all. If he could take the eyes of the legendary Sage of the Six Paths, then what war would be unstoppable? !

"I am very curious about you guys now, but the mission is urgent, can you please move aside for a while?"

"Step aside?"

Kakuzu's eyes glowed green: "Orochimaru, you are known as one of the three great ninjas, and your head is very valuable."

"Indeed, curiosity can kill you." A slightly sarcastic smile appeared on the face of the Red Sand Scorpion: "Based on the current situation of Konoha, if we lose you, the general, I'm afraid the whole Konoha will be in complete chaos."

"So, you're going to stand in front of me?"

"I can't help it. I really want to see your Konoha being defeated by Iwagakure and Kumogakure."

Scorpion took a step forward, looking coldly at the Konoha forehead protector on Orochimaru's forehead. Some bad memories seemed to ring in his mind, and his murderous intent was not concealed at all: "I will deal with this guy, you can't do anything."

"……Can."

"I just want the heads to exchange for money, nothing else matters."

The two companions retreated behind them, and Scorpion's gaze towards Orochimaru became increasingly cold. The scroll opened, and the human puppet Third Kazekage suddenly emerged!

"The strongest Kazekage was actually made into a human puppet. He is truly worthy of being called the genius puppeteer Scorpion of the Red Sand..."

"Praise cannot prevent death, Orochimaru."

"Magnet Release·Satetsu Shigure!"

"Wind Escape·Big Breakthrough!"

The pitch-black iron sand came towards Orochimaru like a violent storm. Orochimaru suddenly formed seals with his hands and spewed out a surging gust of wind from his mouth, forcibly blocking the iron sand.

And in the dark.

A figure wearing a white haori with a large number six engraved on the back looked at the game that had already started in front of him and couldn't help but smack his lips.

"It seems like I saw some incredible battle~"

(End of this chapter)