Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

The bright and warm sun hung high in the sky above Konoha, and the clear light poured down, covering the entire prosperous and thriving ninja village.

After many days of preparation and waiting, the highly anticipated final battle of the Chunin Exams' top ten has finally officially begun today.

The entire Hidden Leaf Village was completely devoid of its usual hustle and bustle, replaced by the grand scale befitting a top-tier ninja event. The enormous arena for the final battle was located in the heart of the Hidden Leaf Village, covering a vast area and boasting a magnificent scale. The tiered stands were packed to capacity, with the sounds of the crowd rising and falling in a deafening roar.

Daimyo, nobles, merchants, celebrities, and veteran ninjas from the five great ninja villages and countless vassal states gathered here, dressed in fine clothes and exuding different auras, forming a vast sea of ​​people.

The venue was surrounded by layers of defense systems. A thick and sophisticated barrier enveloped the entire arena, with a faint light flowing around it and invisible, completely isolating it from any external attacks or the dangers of chaotic ninja battles.

Konoha was on high alert, with countless Konoha ninjas in standard headbands, their postures impeccable, deployed in every corner of the village streets, the venue, and the main roads of the city. Their expressions were solemn, their bodies tense, their sharp eyes scanning the flow of people, not daring to relax for a moment. The more spectacular and unprecedented the moment, the more turbulent the undercurrents and crises lurking beneath the surface of prosperity. Konoha was well aware of this, hence the tight, impenetrable defenses.

All the Kage-level shinobi from the four hidden villages were invited to the event and gathered on the high platform of Konoha. This once-in-a-century spectacle of the five Kage sitting together brought the atmosphere of the entire arena to its peak. Cheers, discussions, and applause mingled together, resounding through the sky and shaking the surrounding area, demonstrating Konoha's unparalleled glory in the ninja world.

Outside the bustling arena, the scene inside the Hokage's office in Konoha was quite the opposite.

The heavy solid wood door was tightly closed, isolating the noisy and bustling outside world. The room was quiet and still, the air heavy and stagnant, and a sense of oppression hung over everyone's hearts. You could hear a pin drop.

In the spacious and solemn office, all of Konoha's core high-ranking officials were gathered.

Several elite Jonin stood on either side, their postures tense, their expressions solemn, their brows furrowed with unyielding seriousness, their fingertips unconsciously clenched, and their auras calm yet tense. Each of them sensed an eerie crisis brewing like a storm was about to break.

Only Uchiha Yao, seated in the first Hokage's chair, appeared relaxed and composed, his back lightly leaning against the chair back, his deep eyes slightly narrowed, showing no sign of panic or seriousness.

His slender fingertips rested on the smooth solid wood table, tapping gently and rhythmically, the crisp, subtle tapping echoing slowly in the quiet office. This composed demeanor, like a stabilizing anchor, added a touch of calm and confidence to the tense and oppressive atmosphere in the room.

Of all those present, only three had already discerned the situation and were prepared, and were not disturbed by the sudden turn of events.

One of them is Tsunade. She has experienced half her life, read many ancient books and secrets of the ninja world, and has been in charge of the Konoha leadership for many years. She has witnessed the darkest power struggles and intrigues in the ninja world. Relying on Konoha's top-notch intelligence network that spans the ninja world, she has long since detected the clues of unusual activities in various hidden villages and has made predictions in her mind.

Secondly, there is Kakashi Hatake. As an elite Jonin of Konoha and the core leader of the Anbu, he has been working on the dark front for many years. He is good at investigation, deduction, and discerning conspiracies. He had already noticed the unusual infiltration of Sunagakure and Kirigakure through the intelligence of the Anbu's spies in various countries.

Thirdly, there is Minato Namikaze. Jiraiya traveled the world for many years, investigating the secrets of the ninja world and tracking hidden dangers. All the first-hand intelligence he collected was compiled into his mind. Many scattered clues had already been connected in his mind, and he vaguely predicted a dark conspiracy against Konoha.

Apart from these three and the confident Uchiha Yao, all the other Jonin and high-ranking officials were tense, their expressions solemn and solemn, their eyes filled with surprise and vigilance. They never expected that such a dangerous change would be hidden at the crucial moment when the Five Kage gathered and the grand ceremony was about to begin.

After a moment of silence, a clear and steady female voice slowly broke the stillness.

Mei Terumi stood gracefully at the front of the crowd, her expression solemn, a serious look between her brows, as she slowly recounted the information she had just gathered.

Just now, she led her team to the arena to prepare for the competition. On the way, they happened to see the entourage of the Four Kage entering the arena. Hinata Hyuga, who was traveling with them and possessed the Byakugan, the strongest eye in the Hyuga clan, inadvertently activated her eye power to investigate and captured a shocking and bizarre scene.

Hinata Hyuga, standing among the crowd, was slender and upright. She had shed her usual gentle and shy demeanor and now had a dignified expression and a firm gaze.

Even amidst a crowd of Konoha's top officials, under the watchful eyes of countless heavy gazes, she showed no timidity or restraint. Her clear eyes looked directly at Uchiha Yao, who sat in the main seat, her gaze open and solemn, completely unafraid of the solemn and oppressive atmosphere in the room.

"Lord Hokage."

Mei Terumi bowed slightly, her tone extremely solemn: "On the way here, Hinata used her Byakugan to investigate and discovered something unusual—the Fourth Kazekage and the Fourth Mizukage seemed to be there in person, their appearances, figures, clothing, and auras were flawless, no different from what I, the current ruler, usually do."

"But under the penetrating power of the White Eye, it was clear that the souls residing within the bodies of the two were completely unfamiliar. Their physical bodies were shadows, their souls were not their own. As seen by the power of the White Eye, the souls within the two bodies were erratic and stagnant, their eyes were empty and dull, and their state was extremely strange."

After those words were spoken, the office fell into a deathly silence once more. All the senior ninjas' pupils constricted, their hearts sank, and horror crept onto their faces.

Everyone knows that if it is just a disguise of appearance and aura simulation, it is still within the scope of conventional ninjutsu disguise. But to be able to perfectly replicate the physical body of a Kage-level powerhouse, but replace the soul inside, such a bizarre and unpredictable method has already exceeded the limits of ordinary ninjutsu.

Just as everyone was filled with doubt and their hearts were pounding, Uchiha Yao, who was in the main seat, slowly raised his eyes. His slightly narrowed eyes opened, and a faint understanding flashed across his deep eyes. A very faint smile appeared on his lips.

His gaze gently fell upon Hinata, whose figure stood tall and straight ahead. His voice was calm and clear, filled with undisguised praise and recognition: "Hinata, you did very well."

A simple word of praise, neither too heavy nor too light, yet every word clearly reached everyone's ears.

The crowd instantly felt a sense of relief, and their tense expressions eased considerably.

Even such a bizarre and secretive scheme, which ordinary people would never be able to detect, was anticipated and foreseen by his own Hokage. The fact that he can calmly reward his subordinates at this moment is enough to prove that this sudden and bizarre change was already under Uchiha Yao's control.

Even though the other side secretly controlled the Kage-level experts of the two hidden villages and laid out a shocking conspiracy, attempting to stir up trouble and overturn the situation when the Five Kage gathered and the ceremony was held, the Konoha leaders completely put aside their panic and regained their confidence.

The crowd's expressions gradually returned to calm as they awaited the Hokage's decision.

At this moment, Tsunade, who had the deepest experience, was proficient in all the forbidden secrets of the ninja world, and was well-versed in all the forbidden techniques in the Book of Sealing, slowly took a step forward.

Her golden hair fell over her shoulders, her brows and eyes were cold and serious, and her aura was imposing. Her years of mastery of medical ninjutsu and ancient secrets were evident. After a little thought, she had already seen through the key point and said with absolute certainty: "This kind of strange forbidden technique that forcibly preserves the soul of the deceased, inhabits the body of a living person, and controls the actions of a strong person, is unique in the ninja world."

"It is the highest taboo recorded in the Book of Seals—the Impure World Reincarnation."

Tsunade's gaze was cold and deep, her words clear and precise as she dissected the implications: "This technique can reshape the body, imprison the soul, and allow it to be controlled. The user can use another's body and soul to secretly manipulate and kill. Looking at the current ninja world, there are those who have the ability, courage, and motive to use this forbidden technique, and who possess sufficient resources to orchestrate it."

She paused slightly, a chilling glint in her eyes, and said with certainty, "Only Shimura Danzo, lurking in the shadows, his ambitions never extinguished."

Once the conclusion was reached, everyone suddenly understood. All the scattered clues instantly connected, and all the strange occurrences had the most reasonable explanation.

As soon as he finished speaking, Kakashi Hatake stepped forward slowly. His usual languid gaze vanished, replaced by a solemn and serious expression. He raised his hand, bowed, and reported, "Hokage-sama, the Anbu's recent intelligence reports have been compiled. Recently, a large number of elite Kirigakure and Sunagakure ninja have quietly removed their standard headbands, concealed their movements, and infiltrated the Land of Fire in batches. They are scattered and lying in wait around Konoha, their movements mysterious and their intentions unclear."

Following closely behind, Minato Namikaze also bowed slightly, his gentle eyes carrying a hint of solemnity, and added, "Jiraiya has been traveling and investigating for many years, tracking hidden dangers in the shadows. All the intelligence he has sent back points to one thing—Kirigakure has been secretly controlled for many years, and Sunagakure has been making frequent unusual moves recently. The two have secretly joined forces to form an encirclement."

"The mastermind behind the manipulation of the two hidden villages and the setup of this scheme is none other than Danzo. He intends to use the Chunin Invitational and the gathering of the Five Kage as a national event to stir up trouble in the heart of Konoha, launch a sneak attack on the foundation of our village, and overturn the current ninja world order."

With numerous pieces of intelligence corroborating each other, the truth has become clear.

Inside the office, the Konoha Jonin all wore solemn expressions, whispering amongst themselves, their brows furrowed with indignation and reverence.

Danzo, who had been lying low for many years, still harbored ambitions. He did not hesitate to use forbidden techniques, manipulate Kage-level ninjas, and collude with forces from other villages. Taking advantage of Konoha's grand event, he set up a shocking murder plot, attempting to disrupt Konoha and overturn the order of the ninja world. His intentions were despicable, and his actions deserved to be punished.

Everyone had reached a consensus that this evil act must not be tolerated and that a strong counterattack was necessary to completely shatter the other party's conspiracy and destroy the ambitions of the dark forces lurking in the shadows.

Uchiha Yao, seated in the main seat, listened quietly to the reports from the crowd. His eyes showed increasing understanding, and he nodded slightly, his expression calm yet carrying an undeniable authority.

He never intended to let these rats hiding in the gutter wreak havoc on Konoha's prosperous era, nor would he allow them to stir up trouble and cause chaos in his own rear.

The time has come, the plan is in place, and this is the perfect opportunity to thoroughly eliminate hidden dangers, consolidate the power of the ninja world, and establish Konoha's supreme position.

Uchiha Yao immediately stood up, his posture upright and imposing. His aura suddenly expanded, majestic and powerful, and clear, forceful commands fell one after another, layered and comprehensive:

"Issue the highest level of combat readiness order immediately."

"Uchiha Itachi was stationed at the Chunin Exams venue, overseeing the entire competition, maintaining order, and preventing any unforeseen disturbances."

"Kakashi Hatake over the overall battle situation in Sunagakure, deploy border forces, investigate Sunagakure lurking ninjas, and guard against Sunagakure surprise attacks."

"Uchiha Shisui is fully responsible for all fronts in Kirigakure, eliminating Kirigakure's elite forces that have infiltrated the Land of Fire, and intercepting foreign invasions."

"The Hokage's direct General Affairs Department, Anbu, Root, and Police Department are all on high alert, each performing their duties and coordinating their defenses to seal off all potential vulnerabilities."

"During the ceremony, a comprehensive evacuation plan for Konoha was initiated, guiding civilians and tourists to evacuate from dangerous areas in an orderly manner. The entire village was placed under lockdown, with an order to allow entry but not exit, to prevent collusion between external and internal forces and infiltration and sabotage."

"All combat forces must complete all combat readiness deployments, battle line arrangements, and personnel positioning within half an hour."

Each instruction was clear, concise, and well-organized, covering all dimensions of defense, counterattack, investigation, and stability maintenance, without the slightest oversight, demonstrating the composure and strategic thinking of a top-tier commander.

"yes!"

The high-ranking ninjas bowed in unison, their voices strong and clear, resounding throughout the room, their eyes filled with fierce fighting spirit, showing no further hesitation.

Countless shadowy figures from the Dark Guard, concealed among the light and shadow, moved at the sound, instantly darting out of the office and rapidly spreading military orders throughout Konoha.

A tense and solemn pre-battle atmosphere swept through the entire ninja village, and a fierce battle was brewing.

After completing the deployment, Uchiha Yao looked gently at Hinata Hyuga standing in front of him, raised his hand and gently placed it on the top of her head, his movements gentle and full of approval.

If Hinata hadn't awakened and evolved her extraordinary Byakugan today, allowing her to see through the mysterious true forms of the two Kage and anticipate the enemy's plot, Konoha would likely have been put on the defensive and caught off guard by the enemy lurking in the shadows.

This keen insight, this talent, this achievement deserves recognition.

Hinata felt the gentle touch on her head, and a faint light appeared in her clear eyes. Her heart was filled with warmth and excitement. She lowered her eyes slightly, her heart filled with reverence and certainty.

After calming everyone down, Uchiha Yao said no more, turned around and led the group slowly toward the Chunin Exams final battle venue.

The crowd followed closely behind, their steps steady, waiting for the clowns hiding in the shadows to fall into the trap and reap what they sowed.

……

A moment later, on the grand and magnificent Chunin Battle arena, all the seats on the high platform of the Five Kage were in place.

The highest leaders of the five great ninja villages gathered together, creating an epic scene that instantly ignited the atmosphere.

The cheers and shouts of tens of thousands of people rose and fell, sweeping across the entire arena like waves. The atmosphere was magnificent and awe-inspiring, and the atmosphere of a top-level ninja event was extremely rich.

On the high platform, the five shadows sat down, each with a different aura and expression. They seemed to be getting along peacefully, but in reality, they each had their own thoughts and hidden undercurrents.

Just as the atmosphere was at its peak and everyone was cheering, the Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, slightly raised his hand, stroked his gray beard, and a cunning glint flashed in his aged eyes. He spoke with a half-smile, his tone seemingly gentle but actually laced with sarcasm.

He looked at the young and distinguished Uchiha Yao, and slowly spoke, each word carrying a sarcastic tone of condescension: "The Uchiha Hokage is young and promising. He has taken charge of the number one village in the ninja world at a young age. His courage and strength are indeed extraordinary."

"It's just that young people are ultimately impetuous and act too flamboyantly. The power struggles and balance of power in the ninja world ultimately require the experience accumulated over the years. Young people are still too impatient and need to learn more from us old folks, to be steady and pragmatic, and to know how to restrain themselves, so that they can stand firm in the long run."

These words, seemingly admonitions and reminders, are actually full of hidden criticism, subtly mocking Uchiha Yao for his youthful arrogance, overconfidence, and lack of forbearance, and implicitly questioning his qualifications and shrewdness in leading Konoha and coordinating the ninja world.

As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere on the platform became slightly tense, and all the Kage's eyes quietly focused on Uchiha Yao, waiting for his response.

Faced with Onoki's deliberate condescension and sarcastic remarks, Uchiha Yao remained calm and composed, neither annoyed nor angry. A faint smile appeared on his lips as he raised his eyes and calmly retorted, his words hitting the nail on the head with precision and devastating force.

"The Third Tsuchikage is joking."

His voice was clear and calm, frank and magnanimous, yet every word was sharp: "When I was young and impetuous, I dared to venture and fight, to create a new landscape, to make Konoha more prosperous, and to protect the peace of this region."

"However, the Tsuchikage, who is over seventy years old and has held a high position for decades, has seen Iwagakure suffer from a lack of successors and a decline in talent, with no outstanding successors to carry on the great cause."

"The greatest fear of old age is becoming muddled and stubborn, clinging to old rules and lacking ambition, which will only hinder the development of the village. The Third Hokage was like this; in his later years, he was stubborn and conservative, made wrong decisions, and almost ruined the foundation of Konoha. Your Majesty the Tsuchikage is in a high position but unwilling to relinquish power, and there is no successor. We should take this as a warning and not repeat the same mistakes."

His words flowed smoothly and frankly, directly hitting the biggest sore spot of Iwagakure's lack of successors and Ōnoki's old and stubborn nature.

Every word was true and every sentence was reasonable, without a trace of malicious slander. Yet, it made Onoki's face freeze instantly, his gray eyebrows furrowed tightly, and his eyes filled with frustration and embarrassment. He was speechless for a moment.

A veteran Kage-level ninja in the ninja world, his shortcomings and flaws were exposed in public by the younger generation. He had no way to refute them and lost face. He could only suppress his anger and pretend to be nonchalant. His face turned pale and then red, looking extremely ugly.

The Fourth Raikage, A, who was sitting to the side, witnessed Onoki's humiliation and felt a sense of impending doom.

He was tall and strong, with a dark and solemn face. A hint of gloom flashed across his rugged eyebrows. Upon seeing this, he immediately spoke up to help Onoki out of the predicament, while deliberately targeting Konoha. His tone carried a strong questioning and pressure.

"The Hokage is indeed a man of great courage and extraordinary abilities."

Ai's voice was rough and loud, carrying the domineering aura unique to the Raikage. His gaze was fixed on Uchiha Yao, and every word was deliberately difficult: "However, in recent years, Konoha has been recruiting geniuses from all kinds of clans. The Snow Clan, the Shikotsumyaku, and many other rare bloodline clans have all come under Konoha's command."

"By recruiting talent from all sides and gathering forces from all realms, they are practically plundering the ninja world's geniuses and resources, aiming for dominance and monopolizing top-tier combat power. Isn't the Hokage afraid that such a domineering and forceful approach will provoke collective discontent from the other four hidden villages, completely shattering the balance of the ninja world and reigniting the Ninja World War?"

In short, they directly pinned the blame on Konoha, attempting to define its strength as tyrannical plunder and a disruption of the balance, thereby putting pressure on Uchiha Yao and forcing him into a passive position.