Starting as the mastermind behind Naruto

Chapter 143 For the Greater Good (Third Update)

The situation in war can change in an instant.

The Sand Village ninjas initially gained the upper hand when they launched their surprise attack, putting the Konoha ninjas at a disadvantage. Even the Sand Village ninjas lying in ambush outside the village broke through the Konoha defenses and stormed into the village.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru, Konoha's top fighters, were imprisoned within the Four Purple Flames Formation by the Sound Four who had infiltrated the village, and the battle between the master and his disciple completely erupted!

However, as the strongest ninja village in the ninja world, Konoha's profound foundation was something these people could not contend with. Under the leadership of a group of Jonin, the Konoha ninjas successfully launched a counterattack.

On the field, the arrival of these two players changed the course of the battle.

Kakashi Hatake and Sasuke Uchiha finally finished their training and arrived at the Chunin Exams arena, where they witnessed the rampaging Nine-Tails.

While Granny Chiyo, who was assisting the Sand Village ninja in their killing spree, saw Kakashi Hatake the moment she saw him, she immediately abandoned her enemy and manipulated her puppet to rush towards Kakashi Hatake!

Konoha's White Fang is her most hated enemy!

Kakashi Hatake remained expressionless as he fought against Granny Chiyo while simultaneously deploying his forces: "Guy, don't waste time trying to save the Hokage. Go and subdue Naruto immediately!"

Rock Lee, Sasuke, you two go and rescue the people below the arena, and confront that sand-wielding brat from Sunagakure!

Tenten, Sakura, go and organize your friends in the audience to arrange a rescue and ask the Hyuga clan leader to protect the audience!

"Genma, Raido, Aoba, don't waste time trying to break the Four Purple Flame Formation. Immediately lead the other guard ninjas in a counterattack and send reinforcements to the Anbu base!"

"yes!"

"clear!"

"Leave it to me! Eight Gates Formation, Gate of View - Open!"

Since Kakashi Hatake arrived, everything has been proceeding smoothly, and when he is willing to take responsibility, he seems to have a convincing power.

This also surprised Uehara Naraku a little.

This situation, which was originally more severe and dangerous than in history, was actually stabilized under Kakashi Hatake's command, and it seemed that the crisis could be resolved in just a little time.

Once Konoha's reinforcements arrived, almost everyone could foresee the fate of Sunagakure and Orochimaru.

The only difference is...

This time, there's really no way to save the Third Hokage.

Within the Four Purple Flame Formation, Orochimaru used Impure World Reincarnation to summon the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, and the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, immediately putting Hiruzen Sarutobi at a disadvantage.

However, outside the Four Purple Flame Formation, the Konoha ninjas had begun to gradually gain the upper hand. The battle between Kakashi Hatake and Granny Chiyo was evenly matched, and no clear winner could be determined for the time being, while the others had achieved good results.

The only troublesome part is the battle between Might Guy and Naruto Uzumaki in his four-tailed form.

Honestly...

Might Guy was really in a dilemma. He estimated that it would be relatively easy for him to kill the Nine-Tails, but controlling it would be quite difficult.

However, Matt Kay will soon no longer have to worry about that.

Because of the combined attack of Sasuke Uchiha and Rock Lee, Gaara was brutally beaten and finally forced out the power of Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast, from his body by the stimulation of blood!

"The art of feigning sleep!"

Gaara's eyes closed instantly.

A colossal creature slowly emerged from his body; Shukaku, the One-Tailed Beast, revealed its true form: "Roar, I've finally come out!"

Just when the Sand Village ninjas thought Shukaku was their reinforcement, the first thing this fat tailed beast did upon emerging was to fire a training bullet that sent the four-tailed Naruto flying: "I could smell the stench of a fox as soon as it came out!"

"..."

Might Guy was momentarily confused, unsure which tailed beast to attack: "Hey, Kakashi, which one is on our side?!"

"Neither of them!"

Kakashi Hatake dodged the puppet's attack from Chiyo and shouted, "No, Naruto is our village's comrade! As long as you don't kill Naruto, attack me however you want. I believe you can handle this, Guy!"

To be honest, Konoha seems to be quite lucky.

Who would have thought that after the Sand Village's ultimate weapon, the One-Tailed Shukaku, appeared, the first thing it did was help Konoha attack the out-of-control Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?

"This kind of luck is just unbelievable!"

Uehara Naraku sighed softly, then leaped into the audience seats, extending his palm and whispering, "It's time to make our move!"

Sakura Haruno, Tenten, Ino Yamanaka, Hinata Hyuga, and several other girls who were maintaining order stared in surprise at Uehara Naraku's appearance.

Sakura Haruno's face lit up with joy, and she couldn't help but ask, "Eh? Uehara-senpai, are you here to help too? We have many wounded here..."

"..."

Help your sister!

I get angry just looking at you!

Uehara Naraku glanced at Haruno Sakura with a speechless expression.

As soon as Uehara appeared in the audience, a hooded figure walked up to him and handed him a scroll.

Having obtained this scroll, Uehara Naraku now had the opportunity to do something during the Chunin Exams.

Uehara Naraku looked at Yakushi Kabuto hidden under his hood and said softly, "You send Kaguya Kimimaro and Haku out of Konoha, and I'll take care of the problems here."

"Yes, sir."

Kabuto Yakushi jumped off the stands.

As the hooded man left, the gazes of Konoha's rookie genin toward Uehara Naraku gradually changed. Sakura Haruno, Tenten, Hinata Hyuga, and others couldn't help but reveal a hint of worry in their eyes, fearing that this friendly senior might also be an enemy.

As an elder, Hiashi Hyuga had already recognized the truth. He quickly dealt with several Sand Village ninjas who were attacking him and leaped in front of the newcomers.

Hiashi Hyuga waved his hand, signaling the little ones to leave immediately, before slowly raising his head to look at Naraku Uehara and saying, "Those who appear here are either friends or enemies."

"I am both a friend and an enemy."

Uehara Naraku chuckled and raised the scroll in his hand, instantly appearing behind Hyuga Hiashi with a flash. He said softly, "I also want to be a kind person, but the others in Konoha have given me far too much!"

"Baguazhang - Reversing Heaven!"

Hiashi Hyuga's movements were exceptionally fast!

A rapidly spinning chakra aura appeared beside him, sending Uehara Naraku flying with a single blow!

Uehara Naraku didn't seem to care at all. He slowly put away his scroll, dusted himself off, and said leisurely, "Hmm, as expected of the Hyuga clan leader, his palm strike speed is indeed very fast... But, have you ever heard of 'da da da da da da'?"

"What?"

Hiashi Hyuga frowned.

Uehara Naraku vanished from his spot in an instant, appearing behind Hyuga Hiashi with a flash, and shouted, "This is it!"

Countless fist shadows flew up!

While Hiashi Hyuga was still in shock at the fact that Naraku Uehara's disappearance was not a regular Body Flicker Technique, but a Body Flicker Technique similar to a space-time ninjutsu, countless fists rained down on him!

The current head of the Hyuga clan could only barely extend two palms to try and defend himself before being knocked to the ground by countless punches from Uehara Naraku.

"Father!"

Hinata Hyuga and her younger sister Hanabi Hyuga watched this scene in panic. Just as they were about to rush over, a figure blocked their way.

It was Neji Hyuga, who had just been nearly killed by Naruto Uzumaki.

"You all need to leave quickly."

Neji Hyuga looked at Hiashi Hyuga lying on the ground with a complicated expression, but coldly rebuked Hinata and her sister, "That guy is not someone you two good-for-nothings can handle!"

"Neji-nii-nii..."

"Hurry up and go!"

Hyuga Neji was clearly getting impatient.

Uehara Naraku didn't give chase, but instead slowly looked at Hyuga Neji and asked, "I've heard rumors about you, but I didn't expect you to protect the two of them. What? You no longer hate your main clan?"

"Hmph, what's it to you!"

Hyuga Neji frowned unhappily.

Bang!

Uehara Naraku launched a flying kick at Hyuga Neji!

However, Hiashi Hyuga suddenly got up and flew to block Naraku Uehara's path, only to be kicked in the stomach.

Hiashi Hyuga clung tightly to Naraku Uehara's leg, pulled a letter from one hand, and tossed it to Neji Hyuga, shouting, "This is a letter your father left for you! Go! Go protect Hinata and Hanabi!"

"..."

Neji Hyuga gritted his teeth.

This genius from the Hyuga branch family, filled with doubt, grabbed the letter and chased after Hinata and Hanabi.

"Do you want me to grant your wish?"

Uehara Naraku looked at Hyuga Hiashi, who was fearlessly blocking his way, shook his head and sighed regretfully. He used one foot to step on Hyuga Hiashi and leap into the air, while kicking Hyuga Hiashi in the neck with the other foot!

Hiashi Hyuga was kicked away by Naraku Uehara and fell to the ground from the high stands!

pat!

Neji and Hinata, who had just left the audience seats, were startled by Hiashi Hyuga falling from the sky.

Hyuga Neji gritted his teeth, shoved them to another spot, and said in a deep voice, "You two hurry up and go, I'm taking the clan leader to the hospital!"

"But…"

"No buts."

Neji Hyuga interrupted Hinata Hyuga, gently shaking his head at her and saying, "Hanabi is still young, Hinata-sama. You're the older sister, you must keep her calm. The clan leader..."

"I see."

Hinata covered Hanabi's eyes and led her away from there.

Hyuga Neji bent down and carried the dying Hyuga Hiashi to his side, then ran quickly towards Konoha Hospital!

Hiashi Hyuga grabbed Neji Hyuga's shoulder tightly and whispered, "...Neji, the future of the Hyuga clan rests entirely on your shoulders!"

"Chieftain."

Hyuga Neji slowly lowered his head.

Hiashi Hyuga lowered his head and whispered, "Neji, I know my injuries. Even if I were still alive, I wouldn't be able to fight as a ninja anymore."

Hyuga Neji, focused only on rushing towards the hospital, said, "Please don't say such discouraging things. Hinata and Hanabi are still very young!"

"..."

Hiashi Hyuga was silent for a moment, then said softly, "If I survive, I will mark myself with the Caged Bird Seal."

The head of the Hyuga clan was well aware of his injuries; countless bones were broken throughout his body, and even if he survived, he would have little fighting ability.

In this way, the main family's Byakugan bloodline might be taken away by someone else.

As a father, he could live on for Hinata and Hanabi; as the head of the main clan, he also had to inscribe a protective Caged Bird Seal on himself to protect the Hyuga clan's bloodline.

Is this the cycle of cause and effect?

in the audience.

Many people witnessed the whole thing firsthand.

Rock Lee, who had just left the area where the One-Tailed Beast was fighting, stood in front of Uehara Naraku, his chakra gradually erupting: "Uehara-senpai, why did you do this? Aren't you our friend?"

"I'm sorry, Lee."

Uehara Naraku sighed and slowly clenched his fist: "For a greater good, I must kill the Third Hokage. You will understand me after all this is over."

(End of this chapter)