Only I can make Konoha Village great again.

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen sped along and soon crossed the sea to land in the Land of Fire.

They made no attempt to conceal their presence; instead, they deliberately released powerful chakra fluctuations, arrogantly provoking the Konoha ninjas.

They mercilessly killed any Konoha ninja they encountered, whether they were genin or chunin.

"Hahaha, Konoha ninjas are all trash!"

Pipa Juzo brandished his Executioner's Blade and cleaved a Konoha genin in half at the waist with a single strike.

Blood splattered all over him, but he watched the Konoha ninja roll on the ground without a care, revealing a bloodthirsty, ecstatic smile.

"Comfortable!"

"Bring on a few more Konoha ninjas, let me slaughter them all!"

Suigetsu Hozuki grinned: "These Konoha ninjas are too weak; they're not worth me using Samehada on."

Kushimaru Kurihara's long sword, Sewing Needle, shot out like a venomous snake, each time striking the vital points of the Konoha ninja with pinpoint accuracy.

"Gah gah gah, trash, trash! All of you are trash!!"

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were arrogant and domineering, looking down on everyone and completely disregarding the Konoha ninjas.

They burned, killed, and looted their way through the area, leaving behind only the brutal corpses of Konoha ninjas, turning half of the eastern front into a slaughterhouse.

What was supposed to be a clandestine decapitation mission turned into a high-profile massacre.

Soon, news of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen's massacre reached Orochimaru and Yamanaka Hatsukyu.

Orochimaru and Yamanaka Hatsukyu were discussing the details of their plan to attack the Land of Water.

Upon hearing the information about the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, Orochimaru's expression instantly darkened, and he unleashed a chilling killing intent.

"The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist?"

Orochimaru murmured to himself, his tone tinged with disdain.

The legendary Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are a group of elite Jonin, each possessing a powerful ninja sword.

But in Orochimaru's eyes, all those skilled in ninjutsu and swordsmanship, all those elite troops of Kirigakure, were just a bunch of cowards who relied on numbers and ninja tools to gain an advantage.

Wild beasts always roam alone, while prey come in packs.

Dealing with them is not a difficult task.

Before Yamanaka Hatsukyu could speak, Anko, standing next to Orochimaru, said, "Orochimaru-sensei, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen are too arrogant."

"They didn't hide their whereabouts at all; instead, they were massacring our comrades."

"Dozens of Konoha ninja have already been killed. If we don't stop them soon, more of our comrades will perish."

Orochimaru nodded: "The Seven Ninja Swordsmen are nothing but a bunch of clowns, but since they've delivered themselves to my doorstep, I'll just wipe them out."

Yamanaka Chuuku shook his head and said, "Orochimaru-sensei, there's no need!"

"You're using a sledgehammer to crack a nut; the Seven Ninja Swordsmen are nothing but chicks. Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut?"

Orochimaru chuckled smugly: "Heh heh, you're pretty good at flattering, kid."

"However, although the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist are clowns, they are still seven Jonin with considerable strength. Apart from me, there is no other ninja on the Eastern Front who can defeat them."

Yamanaka Chujiu thought of the Seven's destined nemesis, but quickly shook his head.

Might Guy could certainly crush them, but at the cost of his own life.

If someone chooses to risk their life, that's fate. But if you push Might Guy to his death, what's the difference between him and Hiruzen Sarutobi?

So he said, "In that case, let's go together, master and disciple."

Orochimaru shook his head: "No need. You stay here and prepare for the landing operation."

"I can handle the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist on my own."

After saying that, he left the tent and sped off in the direction of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

As Yamanaka Hatsukyu watched Orochimaru leave, he suddenly sneered, "Orochimaru-sensei, do you think you can make me stay put with just a few words?"

"Red Bean, watch over these things. I'll be back!"

After saying that, he vanished instantly from Mitarashi Anko's sight.

To everyone's surprise, Hongdou sneered, "You stinky senior brother, you became the teacher's student later than me, yet you insist on being my senior brother. Just because you don't listen to the teacher doesn't mean I have to listen to you!"

That's what they say, but Hongdou soon discovered that she couldn't catch up with Shan Zhong Chu Jiu, or even track him.

In the end, they could only return disappointed and obediently guard the tents and supplies.

"Damn it, so strength really is important..."

……

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist found several more Konoha ninjas and surrounded them in an open area, preparing to slaughter them.

However, these few Konoha ninjas were quite strong, and they managed to break through the encirclement while the Seven Ninja Swordsmen were off guard.

Enraged, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist roared and gave chase.

"You little brats from Konoha, you're all dead!"

"You're finished. This time, you won't even get a quick death!"

The Seven Ninja Swordsmen's pursuit failed. The Konoha ninjas, through continuous splitting up, forced them to choose only one team to pursue, and had to let most of the Konoha ninjas escape.

The three-person group chosen by fate for the Seven Ninja Swordsmen were: Might Guy, Ebisu, and Genma Shiranui.

The three children fled in panic, not caring about their formation, only concerned with escaping for their lives.

Such a powerful enemy as the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist is naturally beyond the capabilities of three genin; they just wanted to run as fast as they could, and even faster.

By this time, the chase had evolved into a game of cat and mouse.

Enraged, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were not in a hurry to kill the three, but instead continued to drive them away and tease them, enjoying the thrill of manipulating their enemies.

During this final stretch of the journey, some Konoha ninja did come to the rescue, but all of these brave Konoha ninja were killed by the Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

Their sacrifice brought the Seven to a cruel and triumphant laugh.

Matt Kai suddenly stopped in his tracks: "Damn it, I'm not running away anymore."

"They're using us to lure their own people; this can't go on."

Ebisu adjusted his sunglasses, clenched his fists, and said unwillingly, "If we give up like this, we will surely be killed by them, and the sacrifices of our comrades will have been in vain."

"We must escape! We're sure to get strong support! We can!"

"Only if we survive, only if we kill them, will the sacrifice of our comrades not have been in vain!"

Genma pulled open his clothes and stuffed in a stack of explosive tags: "Useless, Ebisu, useless."

"They planned the route, forcing us to go in circles. There were no large troops along the way, only small patrol teams of genin."

"No matter how many comrades you encounter, you will only be slaughtered by them."

"I'm not planning to run away; I just hope to take someone down with me before I die!"

The three children exchanged glances and saw the resolute look in each other's eyes.

So the three of them stopped and formed a triangular defensive formation, their hearts now free of fear.

brush!brush!brush!

Seven Hidden Mist ninjas, of varying heights, appeared around them, each carrying a uniquely designed ninja sword and exuding a faint killing intent.

"You little mice of Konoha, aren't you going to keep running for your lives?"

The Watermelon Mountain Pufferfish Demon grinned maliciously, revealing sharp, shark-like teeth.

With his bandaged sharkskin strapped to his back, and a towering physique of 2.5 meters, he exuded an immense and insurmountable aura.