Chapter 105: Raikage: No More Pretending, Starting the Attack on Konoha!

If one were to say,

that inciting the Rock Ninja, the Akatsuki Organization, and the Rain Ninja, embedding one's body with Sharingan, and forcing talented children of Ninja Clans to join the Root were all to strengthen power and protect Konoha.

Then it would still be within the range of tolerance.

But how does one explain handing over the ninja defense map to a rogue ninja?

Could it be that Orochimaru, like Itachi Uchiha, possesses an unknown Will of Fire, enduring humiliation and bearing heavy burdens to become a rogue ninja to protect Konoha from the shadows?

Bastard!

Hiruzen Sarutobi was trembling with rage, wishing he could rush into Konoha Prison right now and give Danzou a sound beating.

"Shikaku, notify the Konoha Military Police Force and the Anbu immediately to change the defense layout, just follow the contingency plan."

"If there are any suspicious individuals, there is no need to capture them; you may kill them directly!"

The tone was grim, carrying a thick intent to kill.

Although he had constantly compromised over these years, he absolutely could not condone matters related to the safety of the village.

Also trembling was Baki, who had taken the place of the departing Kazekage and was sitting in the spectator stand.

"Lord Kazekage, Orochimaru..."

Baki widened his eyes,

witnessing with his own eyes in the video as Orochimaru joined forces with Yakushi Kabuto and Kimimaro to kill the defenseless and struggling Rasa.

Finally, he disguised himself as the Fourth Kazekage to infiltrate the Sunagakure team.

The entire audience was shocked.

"The Fourth Kazekage was killed by Orochimaru, and he has already infiltrated Konoha after disguising himself, intending to launch the Konoha Collapse Plan?"

Some players could not help but exclaim.

Everyone looked toward the center of the duel arena's spectator stand; just a moment ago, the Kazekage had already found an excuse to leave.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was gloomy as he asked, "Baki, does your Sunagakure intend to declare war on Konoha?"

Unexpectedly,

a Golden Critical Hit during the joint exam had actually exposed Orochimaru's Konoha Collapse Plan.

Baki's face was anxious; he didn't even have the heart to explain, hurriedly ordering the accompanying Sunagakure ninjas to confirm the situation, and he said: "Lord Hokage, the culprit behind this matter is Orochimaru. As you can see, our Sunagakure is also a victim."

"Is that so?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at the motionless Mizukage and Raikage, his peripheral vision sweeping over the restless Tsuchikage, and he did not continue to dwell on this matter.

If he insisted on getting to the bottom of it, Sunagakure would likely turn hostile on the spot.

He had to hurry and change the defense layout.

Damn Orochimaru, damn Danzou!

Inside the duel arena,

Orochimaru, disguised as a Grass Ninja, had his expression change, and he whispered: "The Konoha Collapse Plan has actually been exposed."

Then, he suddenly laughed, looked toward the spectator area of the Noble Group, and shook his head, saying: "But it's a pity, the plan has changed. The current me is not the mastermind attacking Konoha, but rather..."

He did not finish his sentence, his gaze toward Hiruzen Sarutobi on the stage being thought-provoking.

Teacher, rather than letting you become rotting flesh, it is better for me to draw a perfect period for you.

"Lord Hokage, an Anbu has gone missing, suspected to have been murdered."

An Anbu suddenly appeared, kneeling on one knee to report.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was ugly as he asked, "Who did it?"

"The murdered Anbu was responsible for guarding the safety of the duel arena. It is preliminarily suspected that it may be related to the Kazekage who just left."

"Notify the Konoha Military Police Force to surround the duel arena; strictly forbid anyone from entering or leaving."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was solemn as he issued the order without hesitation.

The hot-tempered Raikage was the first to cause trouble: "Hokage, are you trying to restrict my personal freedom?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi explained: "Apologies, Konoha has been infiltrated by Orochimaru; I must ensure everyone's safety."

"Hmph!"

Onoki sneered: "To be pushed to this extent by a rogue ninja, daring to kill during the Chunin joint exam—it seems Konoha is not as powerful as rumored. Since things have come to this..."

He reached into his pocket and pulled out the smoke bomb that had fallen to the ground earlier.

He pulled the fuse under everyone's gaze.

Swoosh.

The smoke bomb flew into the sky above the duel arena and exploded into a brilliant firework, piecing together the symbol of the Rock Ninja.

"Really, an old man of such an age, yet so impatient. I was still thinking of waiting until the Chunin joint exam ended before making a move."

A unhurriedly took off his clothes, revealing his firm muscles, and also signaled for the attack.

Terumi Mei showed a look of surprise, covering her mouth and laughing: "Are you all going to act recklessly? Hokage, it seems your situation is very dangerous."

"As expected, are you planning to launch an attack on Konoha during the Chunin joint exam?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was not surprised in the slightest; with Asuma's constant reminders, he had long anticipated the situation before him.

Bang.

A burst of smoke dissipated.

"Everyone, I am the Toad Sage of Mount Myoboku. If you stop now, Konoha can pretend that nothing happened, and you will still be our honored guests. How about that?"

With messy white hair tied behind his head and wearing wooden sandals, Jiraiya's expression was comical, but his eyes were full of caution.

He stood by Hiruzen Sarutobi's side without hesitation.

Although he had left the village due to his teacher's various decisions and felt disappointed, if someone truly dared to attack Konoha, he would absolutely fight to the death until the end.

"Jiraiya, long time no see."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's cloudy eyes lit up, and he tore off his God Robe, revealing the ninja armor he had long since donned.

Jiraiya's expression was grave as he said, "Now is not the time for reminiscing. I never expected Orochimaru to do something like this, to actually dare to attack Konoha."

"Jiraiya?"

The Shadows were naturally no strangers to the Konoha Sannin who had shone so brilliantly during the war.

According to intelligence,

he had long since left Konoha to travel, with his last appearance being in the Land of Hot Water; no one expected him to have returned to Konoha in secret.

Originally, they had planned for the Raikage and Tsuchikage to join forces to kill the Hokage as quickly as possible, then wreak havoc while Konoha was leaderless, and finally use that momentum to mobilize the ninja forces at the border to annex the territory of the Land of Fire.

It seems now that this monkey, Hiruzen Sarutobi, had also anticipated this long ago.

"Four Violet Flames Formation!"

The Anbu who had reported earlier suddenly launched an attack, summoning three others and quickly taking up positions at the four corners of the spectator area.

A barrier of transparent Purple flames rose up.

The masks were removed,

revealing the faces of the Sound Ninja Four.

Inside the Duel arena, Orochimaru's soft, feminine voice rang out: "Teacher Hiruzen, it has been a long time."

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced to the side, closed his eyes in pain, and sighed: "I never thought I would let you go this far, my dear student, Orochimaru."

Surrounded by the barrier, Ai let out a laugh and said, "It seems Orochimaru wants to use our hands to get rid of you; what a clever scheme."

"I was worried that countless Konoha ninja would support you in the heart of Konoha, but now it seems I should properly thank Orochimaru."

It would be best if the original plan could successfully kill the Hokage,

but Jiraiya's sudden appearance caused a change in the plan; if they could not kill the Hokage quickly, they would be bogged down and unable to escape.

They had originally intended to go along with the two men's words and sit down...

They did not expect Orochimaru to appear and set up the Four Violet Flames Formation, giving them another surprise.

As expected of Konoha,

an old tradition.

(End of this chapter)