My Villainous Life Starting with Naruto

Chapter 95 The Executioners

Hyuga Yuto put on the cloak, tied the ninja tool pouch around his waist, and then unfolded the sealing scroll and tied it to his wrist guards.

"Turn around and look at me." Tsunade suddenly spoke, causing Hyuga Yuto to turn around, his brows furrowing instantly.

"The collar is all turned up..."

Hyuga Yuto lowered his head slightly, looking at his teacher who was absentmindedly adjusting his collar—he was now taller than Tsunade.

The boy who had separated from his family could understand her feelings. When many people are overwhelmed with emotion, they subconsciously keep themselves busy, doing whatever they want, as long as they don't stop and overthink.

"Teacher," Hyuga Yuto said, staring at Tsunade's fair face.

"It may sound strange, but I think you need to be strong."

Tsunade remained silent and did not respond.

She and Orochimaru grew up together. After mastering their ninjutsu, the three of them ventured into the battlefield, risking their lives for many years and earning a great reputation. Their bond was forged through real battles!

If there were a "ranking of the most trustworthy companions" in Tsunade's mind, Orochimaru would definitely be on the list.

However, his former friend betrayed the village and dug up his grandfather's body, bringing shame upon the Will of Fire.

I will be a member of the execution squad, capturing or even killing Orochimaru, and using his blood to consecrate the flag!

Former comrades, now enemies; the fate of ninjas is never predictable.

"Tsunade-sensei," Hyuga Yuto spoke again, his tone turning serious.

"Cheer up. You know how dangerous it is for someone who is wavering to go to the battlefield... especially since you have hemophobia."

"Everyone has moments of confusion, and young man, you need to learn to take care of women." Tsunade patted the boy's collar and continued:

"As Orochimaru's comrade and the granddaughter of the First Hokage, I must go."

"But... teacher, are you sure you're okay with your hemophobia?"

"When the teacher was famous in the ninja world, you couldn't even refine chakra, you little brat."

Tsunade ruffled Hyuga Yuto's hair and chuckled:

"I'm not that fragile. Orochimaru probably knew this day would come when he did such a terrible thing."

As they spoke, the two walked out of the house and headed towards the village entrance.

There were already more than a dozen people waiting outside the gate.

Despite the hasty action, Hiruzen Sarutobi still managed to assemble a small team with sufficient combat strength. Of course, since he was stationed there, most of the team members were support and reconnaissance types.

Hyuga Yuto saw the shadowy part of the monkey-faced mask and nodded slightly as a greeting.

The atmosphere was somewhat heavy, and everyone knew what they were there to do.

—I must go and capture the commander of the front line under the leadership of the Hokage!

Will Orochimaru, who committed this crime, simply surrender? No one is optimistic about this. A fierce battle is inevitable. It is called an arrest, but in reality, it is no different from an execution. At the very least, a fight is certain to break out.

The group felt oppressed, not because they were afraid they wouldn't be able to defeat Orochimaru. With the Hokage and Tsunade in the team, they couldn't possibly fail.

The key question is, what happens after the commander-in-chief is removed?

Hiruzen Sarutobi also wore a cloak, but unlike the others, the edges of his cloak had flame-shaped patterns, a special design for the Hokage's outings.

Sensing the somber atmosphere in the squad, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a puff of his pipe and remained silent.

For the sake of the village, he had to take down Orochimaru, either by imprisoning him forever or by killing him on the spot. Knowing his disciple well, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that the first outcome was almost impossible.

The Legendary Sannin were his pride. For Hiruzen Sarutobi, the will passed down between master and disciple was closer than blood ties. Personally dealing with his beloved disciple whom he had watched grow up, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a mix of emotions, and even the tobacco in his mouth lost its original flavor.

But he knew he had to do it.

Responding to this betrayal with the strongest stance, declaring to the world that "the one who is wrong is not the Will of Fire, but Orochimaru!"

Only by acting in this way can Konoha avoid falling apart and continue to unite as one to fight the war.

In chaotic times, harsh measures are necessary; sacrificing pawns to save the king is a principle that every qualified leader understands.

As for what happens next... let's take it one step at a time. We need to quell the unrest first before we can talk about anything else.

Hiruzen Sarutobi put his pipe back in his pouch, whispered "Let's go," and led his men on a swift journey toward the Land of Hot Springs.

A few hours ago, Hiruzen Sarutobi had ordered Jiraiya, who was fighting in the Land of Rain, to be recalled. During this time, Jiraiya will be in charge of all affairs in Konoha.

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not tell Jiraiya the specific reason. The distance from Konoha to the Land of Rain and the Land of Hot Springs was about the same. When the execution squad arrived at their destination, Jiraiya had just arrived in Konoha. Even if he wanted to catch up, he couldn't.

Through a series of actions, Hiruzen Sarutobi demonstrated to everyone that he was still a young and vigorous Kage, and that his lineage of master and apprentices was full of talented individuals and that the inheritance of their skills was well-organized.

The execution squad consisted entirely of highly skilled individuals, with even the weakest among them being newly promoted Jonin. Furthermore, the frontline troops maintained excellent defenses along the route from the Land of Fire to the Land of Hot Springs, allowing them to proceed without any obstacles or difficulties.

Upon entering the Land of Hot Springs, the team slowed down slightly. This was a tacit understanding among experienced ninjas, as they needed to conserve sufficient chakra and stamina to prepare for the potential battle ahead.

When they were still thirty kilometers away from the Konoha camp, the team stopped. This team was mostly composed of members of the Anbu (Anti-Secession Unit), and they were very organized. Some went to keep watch, while others disappeared, seemingly to gather intelligence.

As expected, the group encountered Konoha's reconnaissance personnel.

After revealing his identity and inquiring about Orochimaru's recent situation, the Third Hokage did not allow the scouts to leave. Instead, he temporarily assigned them to a squad. Orochimaru's betrayal was an undeniable fact, and Hiruzen Sarutobi had to consider the possibility that some combat personnel might be turned.

Throughout the journey, Hinata Yuto remained somewhat puzzled.

Wasn't the Third Hokage afraid that Orochimaru would get wind of this and run away beforehand?

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's appearance, Yuto Hyuga didn't ask any questions. Besides, Hiruzen had caused trouble using his Masked Mode a few hours earlier and was now exhausted from his long journey, so he was too tired to say anything more.

After resting for nearly an hour, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly spoke:

"Yuto, you've spent a lot of time on the battlefield in the Land of Hot Springs. Where is Orochimaru usually at this time?"

"Reporting to the Hokage, at this time, they should be at the Konoha camp."

"What is he most likely doing?"

"Reviewing documents, studying maps and formations, teaching subordinates ninjutsu, meeting with the leaders of various ninja clans here, and even preparing to assassinate enemy experts..."

"Anyway, it's just what a good commander should do, right?"

"..." Hyuga Yuto didn't answer. This was a difficult question to answer, so he simply bowed and went to find Tsunade.

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent for a long time, his expression unchanging. He then took out his pipe again, turned his back to his subordinates, and began to puff away.

After resting for a while, the execution squad set off again, this time stopping five kilometers outside the Konoha camp.

Hiruzen Sarutobi handed the warrant to one of the Anbu members:

"Summon Orochimaru to come out and see me."

(End of this chapter)