Chapter 219: All‑Out Brawl

When Yuzhi exposed and formally declared war, Sasuke in the exam hall was still completely unaware.

Facing the guy in front of him whose face was covered in patterns, Sasuke couldn't help but ponder for a moment.

But he quickly recalled that this seemed to be the arrogant guy who had previously bullied his "little brother".

"Since that's the case."

Sasuke said nothing; facing such an enemy, though he lacked information, he believed he could simply crush him!

After all, he had a clear sense of his own strength, and regardless of whether the opponent was a peer, he would always give his all against any enemy.

Because he cannot embarrass himself!

"Fire Release: Great Fire Extinguishing!"

In an instant, the entire training arena turned into a sea of fire, flames soaring skyward; Kan Jiulong stared dumbfounded at the oncoming blaze, not even having time to utter surrender.

"This damned guy"

Kan Jiulong felt a chill in his heart; he really wanted to just forfeit, but seeing the opponent was Sasuke gave him the urge to act.

He hadn't forgotten how Sasuke treated him on his first day entering Leaf Village, and since the other side was also a "Shadow's child", he wanted to gauge his level.

Moreover, he was a bit angry; they were treating him like a weakling and pulling strings, right?

Fueled by these thoughts, he didn't abandon his intention to fight, though he hadn't expected Sasuke to be so fierce.

He opened with such a Fire Release!

In the stands, many Leaf Village spectators got excited; a thrilling opening like this was exactly the battle they wanted to see.

"Well done, that's it—charge and take him down."

Continuous shouts rang out, and some spectators even stood up to cheer.

"What a powerful Fire Release, truly not Yuzhi's kid."

Even the Leaf Village ninjas stared fixedly at the scene; Akai couldn't help but whisper.

"That said, this approach might not be ideal, and those outsiders may intervene."

"I know, don't worry."

Kakashi nodded, holding a Passionate Heaven in one hand and leaning on the rail with the other, he whispered.

"The surrounding area has already prepared enough dark troops, and the Police Department has already started operating at full speed.

Inside the village these people won't cause much trouble, and for those outside trying to break in, someone has already dealt with them."

Kakashi still knew many details, and he didn't hide much from Akai; after all, this is a life‑saving friendship placed here!

"That's good, but I think I heard Asuma say this time the matter will be more complicated."

Seeing Kakashi not conceal anything, Akai continued to ask.

Although Asuma knew war would break out, he cheerfully said it was a chance for them to showcase their skills, which made Akai a bit curious.

This approach almost made Kakashi roll his eyes; indeed the guy is now truly formidable, but his mouth can't control itself.

Even though he didn't reveal much, as a member of the Shadow Guard, even if his strength were a bit weaker, his words would still be interpreted.

Moreover, his strength is certainly not weak; every word of his easily sparks speculation.

"Actually it's not a big deal, but just a reminder that this time the situation is indeed more complex."

Although Kakashi harbored reservations, he still thought for a moment before speaking.

"The Akatsuki Organization members will join the fight, but they aren't all enemies; besides, those from Mist Village and the Rain Country might not be foes either.

The situation is complicated, with many things to watch out for; you must pay extra attention."

Kakashi's words made Akai blink, and at that moment a huge roar suddenly erupted throughout the arena.

The ground shook violently from the explosion, and chaos spread rapidly.

In the audience, many figures suddenly stood up, swiftly attacking the nearby Leaf ninjas!

The pre‑prepared genjutsu ninjas acted, and a massive shower of chakra‑formed feathers fell from the sky.

At that instant, signal flares lit up everywhere inside Leaf, indicating to everyone what was happening.

"It's started."

Kakashi murmured softly, then his gaze turned to Akai.

"Then, let's get moving as well."

"Yeah!"

Akai was unusually excited; his fists and palms slammed together hard, then he shouted loudly.

"Then let's have a contest, see who eliminates more enemies, Kakashi!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, he instantly rushed toward the chaotic crowd—

With the three great ninja villages acting simultaneously, the Chunin Exam venue also descended into chaos.

This scene left Sasuke a bit stunned; in that instant he understood what was going on.

"And those guys actually stepped in to rescue, seriously."

Sasuke's first move was 'Great Fire Extinguishing', a massive Fire Release attack on a relatively low‑level puppeteer, which could easily incinerate the target.

The Sand Village people naturally couldn't watch their Shadow's son get taken down, so they decisively rescued him; under Wind Release protection, Kan Jiulong had no problem.

However, the chaotic scene wasn't suitable for overthinking; he turned his gaze toward Minato Namikaze's position, then quickly pursed his lips.

"Ugh, leaving so fast."

Minato Namikaze naturally wouldn't waste his attention on this, especially since he trusted that Sasuke and his son Naruto could handle it.

Naturally, he wouldn't linger here; he would go seek a more valuable target.

Sasuke quickly regained his composure; after a brief thought he knew what to do, especially when he saw the Sand Village people rush in to rescue Kan Jiulong, his gaze hardened.

"Want to run? Did you ask me first?"

In an instant, Sasuke's figure flashed like lightning; he drew his Ninja Sword, and arcs of electricity instantly danced along the blade.

With a flash, he darted straight into the crowd of sand shinobi, his scarlet eyes turning gently, and the next moment his Ninja Sword whirled rapidly in his hand.

The sand shinobi ninjas were momentarily unable to react, and were cut down to the ground by Sasuke, their wails filling the air.

"Die!"

As Sasuke continued to reap these guys, Shouju and Ma Ji's figures arrived at Kan Jiulang's side in the first instant.

Shouju quickly supported Kan Jiulang, while Ma Ji let out an angry shout and charged straight at Sasuke.

"Want to bully Sasuke? Have you asked the great‑grandfather?"

But just as Ma Ji was about to strike Sasuke, a chakra sphere of deep blue condensed chakra slammed hard toward Ma Ji's body.

At the same time, an endless sandstorm instantly assaulted, quickly sealing off Ma Ji and the others' route.

Ma Ji is also an old‑school Jonin; if his first strike missed, he would use Flash Step to leave, but after returning to Kan Jiulang and Shouju, his complexion turned extremely sour.

"This kind of sand control—so the intel wasn't wrong, huh?"

He muttered to himself, then his gaze, together with Shouju's and Kan Jiulang's, turned toward the red‑haired guy who had arrived with Naruto.

"Wo Ailuo, is that really you!"

"Huh? Wo Ailuo, do you know them?"

Naruto thought to himself that it was unlucky, because he hadn't actually hit anyone this time, but before he could puzzle it out he looked curiously at Wo Ailuo.

"Hmm, I know them, but not really."

Wo Ailuo walked slowly forward; he tilted his head at Naruto's question, then gave a slightly contradictory answer.

"Once, they were my people, I suppose, but everything has changed now."

"Family?"

Sasuke looked at Wo Ailuo with some doubt, and Naruto was equally curious; they didn't doubt the guy.

After all, they had been together for a year or two, so the bond still existed, and they remembered Wo Ailuo was from the Rain Country.

"I'll tell you the details later."

Wo Ailuo controlled the raging sand that swirled everywhere, and he gazed calmly at the three before him and the sand shinobi who arrived later, and said,

"My voice comes from my teacher and the Fifth Hokage; you only need to remember that."

"I originally intended to finish it, but I didn't expect them to attack Leaf Village on their own; this might be better."

"Because"

At this point, the raging sand, like a sharp sword, rushed madly toward Ma Ji and the others!

"This might be a good chance to repay the Fifth Hokage, and I can also use it to understand everything!"

The howling sand enveloped several sand shinobi who hadn't reacted, while Ma Ji dragged Shouju and Kan Jiulang away to dodge.

Those who were enveloped showed no surprise; under Wo Ailuo's control, they were instantly crushed by the raging sand, leaving only sand‑mixed meltwater spilling outward.

"Wo Ailuo, are you crazy?!"

Ma Ji never expected Wo Ailuo to say nothing to them, and to strike down with a lethal move; this scene made him grind his teeth in hatred!

"Am I crazy? You tried to kill me back then; can't I fight back?"

Wo Ailuo replied indifferently, and once again manipulated the sand to continue speaking.

"Don't worry, I won't kill Shouju and Kan Jiulang; after all, they are like my brother and sister.

Of course, the most important thing is that they are the Kazekage's children, so they are even more valuable, but you…"

As soon as the words fell, countless sand and stones splashed, leaving Ma Ji looking especially disheveled.

"I can't guarantee that!"

Ma Ji, though a Jonin, faced magnet‑release bloodline plus a tail power and the continuation of Kairuro's strength.

Such power left Ma Ji with no good solution for a moment; he could only keep dodging, and the other sand shinobi also had no means at this moment.

Wo Ailuo was holding back at this point, not unleashing his full power, but he truly showed no mercy to these sand shinobi.

In an instant, all the sand shinobi who came over, except Shouju and Kan Jiulang, fell dead.

Seeing them being eliminated with almost no struggle, Sasuke and Naruto exchanged glances, then both swallowed their saliva.

"Is this… Wo Ailuo?"

"Idiot, of course it's Wo Ailuo."

Hearing Naruto's idiot‑like question, Sasuke almost rolled his eyes, thought for a moment and then said,

"Looks like we aren't needed here, and the venue's security is strong; let's go elsewhere."

"Hmm."

Naruto nodded, didn't object, and the two again looked at Wo Ailuo still fighting, then leapt up quickly toward the outside of the training arena.

What they didn't know was that two pairs of eyes had been watching them from start to finish—

"Speaking of which, I really have to thank you."

On the high platform of the training arena, Yuzhi watched the chaotic scene below; his expression wasn't angry, but rather amused as he and Yuan Shi looked at Da Ye Mu and the others.

At this moment, Shui Men arrived beside him, Ziraiye and Gang Shou also rushed over, and he looked indifferently at the few people before him and smiled lightly.

"Although I've always longed to complete the final evolution peacefully, I also know you won't sit idle and wait for death.

Therefore all these years I've been wondering when the best, most suitable moment to strike is, or rather when you can no longer sit still.

"I originally thought maybe ten years, maybe twenty, and of course the bigger possibility is that by then I won't need to act.

If thoughts change, then perhaps just a slight nudge could ignite the powder keg, but now it seems your strategic resolve is still insufficient."

"Sure enough, your ambition is limitless, old man, I wasn't wrong!"

Da Ye Mu shouted loudly upon hearing Yuzhi's words.

"Villains like you only make the ninja world worse; everything that Leaf Village has today stems from you!"

"Keep shouting, the louder you shout, the more excited I become."

Yuzhi shook his head without caring, he looked at the melee below and shook his head again.

"And besides, don't you know that the people in your village also yearn for a different way of life, a richer, more united way, without so many chaotic battles?"

"Moreover, do you really know whether those so‑called allies of yours truly want to stand with you, truly wish to fight side by side with you?"

Yuzhi's words made Da Ye Mu and the others' faces grow pale; at least Yuan Shi had already clarified everything.

Mist Village has truly completely turned to Leaf Village!

"Did you just surrender like that, Yuan Shi?"

The Fourth Raikage looked at Yuan Shi and shouted in a calm voice; his entire body of chakra was swelling, because he knew a fierce battle was about to begin!

"I've already made my choice; this is not something you can decide."

Yuan Shi gently shook his head, and looked seriously at Da Ye Mu and the others.

"The war caused by the split of the ninja world is too tragic, whether for personal interests and political demands or truly for the village's development,

war has become the only—and most important—means. We share the same civilization, history, even language."

Given that, we should never have been divided; then why were we divided?

I have made my choice, and the people of Mist Village have already accepted it; I am not on the wrong side of history.

As for you, you originally had only one chance, but now you have none. I think we can skip the idle talk."

Yuan Shi's words made Da Ye Mu and the others' faces turn even darker; they had anticipated trouble, but did not expect an insider before the battle even began.

Although they were constantly guarding against traitors, they never imagined a village's shinobi would abandon everything to defect to Leaf Village.

Shouldn't he, like himself, fight to the death to protect his own village?

If they hadn't witnessed it, they would never have believed such a thing!

"Alright everyone, that's enough idle talk."

Yuzhi lightly clapped his hands, then looked into the distance and said.

"Your beasts should have arrived by now, so perfect—this time I'll capture them all!"

Yuzhi's words were so calm, yet at that moment Da Ye Mu and the others felt as if they were in an ice cave.

Especially then, the earth trembled wildly, distant roaring chakra and two massive monsters that suddenly rose from the ground made them break out in cold sweat!

"Wood Release, and Susanoo—what's going on?"

Unfortunately Yuzhi had no need to answer; a black hole suddenly appeared before him, and he stepped toward it.

"It's time to put collars on those beasts."

As soon as the words left his mouth, Yuzhi's figure instantly leapt into the black hole, and the next instant he vanished from the spot!

"Now we should settle our battle."

The moment Yuzhi vanished, Shui Men's gaze hardened, and in an instant a massive barrier sprang up around them!

The barrier enveloped everyone, and just as it was about to close, a figure rushed in—Orochimaru.

"Looks like the real show is about to begin, huh?"

Orochimaru licked his tongue, his gaze fixed on the Third Hokage, who sighed and stepped forward toward Orochimaru.

Tsunade and Ziraiye exchanged a glance, their eyes fixed on Da Ye Mu, while Shui Men looked at the Fourth Raikage.

Behind them, a white‑haired member of the ANBU stepped forward, holding a short blade.

Chakra ripples echoed on the blade, and his gaze locked onto Luo Sha.

Boom—

Outside Leaf Village, the massive roar sounded again, shaking the earth, and the next instant everyone moved. —

"It seems they intend to come through here into Leaf Village, then…"

On a high mountain outside Leaf Village, Senju ZhuZhang scanned the gathering ninja below and, after a moment's thought, made a decision.

His mission was simple: intercept a few units heading into Leaf Village, or even just slow their pace would suffice.

Leaf Village isn't afraid of them, nor does it care if they charge in, but a headlong rush hinders the village's troop coordination.

Thus delaying their advance becomes a necessary measure.

But for Senju ZhuZhang, this is somewhat difficult.

If he were to wipe them all out, it would be easier, since a single Wood Release would overwhelm them.

Yet for interception, ZhuZhang must consider whether his strike would be too heavy.

Scattering them all at once wouldn't benefit the young generation's training and growth in Leaf Village.

ZhuZhang is actually anti‑war, but after so much, knowing the upcoming great upheaval of the ninja world, he forced himself to make some changes.

Some necessary battles are unavoidable.

"What are you hesitating about?"

Just as ZhuZhang contemplated his move, a voice rang out behind him, freezing his body.

He sprang up, looked back, and saw Ban standing there, his gaze seemingly cold yet with a flash of heat, and he calmly spoke to ZhuZhang.

"Attacking them now doesn't seem right, does it?"

"You—"

ZhuZhang sized up Ban, still unsure what Ban meant.

The last time they met in Leaf Village, it was clear this guy had been awakened by Yuzhi, and he has probably already decided.

Why does he now look so different from what I expected?

But before he could speak, Ban's figure lunged at him in an instant.

The eternal Mangekyou Sharingan slowly turned, unleashing an incomprehensibly massive evil chakra that raised a whirlwind.

A single punch flew out, with a fierce wind‑cutting force, instantly flinging the surrounding trees, and ZhuZhang leapt high in that instant.

"What the heck is this guy?"

ZhuZhang had a question mark on his head; he didn't know what was going on with this guy, but he couldn't be bothered to think about it anymore.

He didn't know how to delay the troops of the 'ninja alliance,' so simply fighting Ban to stall them would also be fine.

Besides, he and Ban indeed still had an unfinished battle, and this time he could finally put an end to it!

"Fire Release: Dragon Flame Chant Technique!"

Ban formed seals in an instant, his right eye's Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan twitched slightly, and with a roar, several huge fire dragons ten meters long were spewed out.

The fierce flames probably kept raising the temperature around, the moisture in the air kept evaporating, turning into white smoke that drifted away.

Having just released his ninja technique, Ban roared: "ZhuZhang, you better show your true skills; if you lose, I will personally bury Leaf Village, I say what I do."

"Tch, you talk as if you could actually do it."

ZhuZhang snorted softly in his heart, with Yuzhi there, how could Ban possibly destroy Leaf Village?

Moreover, this guy was summoned by Yuzhi; how could he not know Yuzhi's strength?

"Looks like there's some hidden agenda; then, as you wish!"

ZhuZhang gritted his teeth, his gaze gradually sharpening, his hands also began to form seals quickly, and in the next instant the earth began to tremble.

"Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique!"

——

"Grandma."

At another place outside Leaf Village, Xie stood with hands on his hips, looking at Chiyo not far away, he spoke indifferently.

"You shouldn't have come here."

"Xie, is it really you?"

Chiyo looked at the figure before her, and for a moment her eyes also grew somewhat dazed.

Xie's disappearance over the past decade or so had always weighed on her mind, and she had always wanted to investigate Xie's whereabouts.

Actually, normally speaking, Sand Village and the Akatsuki Organization are already considered an alliance; she should be able to obtain information on Xie.

But the Akatsuki Organization is not the original Akatsuki Organization; Obito was struck by Yuzhi to the point of a broken dao heart, and he simply had no energy to deal with it.

And Changmen would never reveal his personnel information, unless it concerned someone he didn't care about, such as Orochimaru.

Thus Chiyo never knew that her own grandson was actually inside the Akatsuki Organization; this could also be called a case of 'the darkest place is under the lamp'.

"These years, where have you gone?"

The Senju Clan took a deep breath, looking at Xie, and only after a while did she speak.

"Where I go is none of your business; let's first talk about the matter at hand."

Xie couldn't be bothered to waste too many words with Chiyo; looking at Chiyo, he spoke plainly.

"You now have two choices: either leave, or we can only fight."

"Have you defected to Leaf Village?"

Chiyo was somewhat taken aback; she looked at Xie in disbelief, unable to comprehend his actions no matter what.

Leaf Village could be considered the enemy that killed Xie's parents; even though Qimu Shuomo is already dead, this hatred has continued.

Now Xie has become an insider; how can Chiyo bear this?

"Don't you forget, it was Qimu Shuomo who killed your parents; what exactly are you doing this for?!"

"How I act naturally follows my judgment, and I also don't count as having defected to Leaf Village."

Xie calmly shook his head, looking at Chiyo as he spoke slowly.

"I acknowledge one thing: a piece of advice told to me by someone who taught me and gave me a new life."

The ninja world needs peace; a divided ninja world will only keep breeding war and chaos, and Leaf Village is the most hopeful person to achieve complete integration of the ninja world.

So, I am willing to lend Leaf Village a hand; that is also why I stand here.

"You"

Xie's words made Chiyo's body tremble uncontrollably; she really hadn't expected Xie to be able to say such things.

"What kind of person gave him what kind of ideology, causing such a change?"

He has become so estranged, even failing to recognize his own parents and family, even his own village!!

"As for you saying my parents, how could they not have died for the sake of the so-called village's interests?"

Xie didn't give Chiyo a chance to speak, and he continued speaking slowly.

"But everything is irrelevant now, because I have already found a way to revive them, and I can start anytime."

"What?"

Chiyo's face instantly changed upon hearing Xie's words; revive Xie's parents?

"This guy has already crossed the taboo to this extent, and moreover can start anytime?"

"But why hasn't he started yet?"

"Looking at your expression, you must want to ask why, right?"

Xie remained just as calm, he lightly shook his head and said.

"Someone has already revived another person dead for over ten years right before my eyes; I can fully believe in this method and means."

Furthermore, I have myself conducted experiments; everything can operate normally, and the reason I have not acted is still because I worry about a clash of ideals.

So I plan to wait until everything ends, when they are revived back to life; likewise, Grandma, you too.

Having said that, Xie paused, then immediately took out a scroll; accompanied by smoke, the puppet of the Third Wind Shadow had already appeared in his hand.

Ignoring Chiyo's shocked and fearful gaze, he spoke faintly.

"If you withdraw, then everything will be peaceful; if you refuse, then I will kill you."

"After everything ends, I will revive you all; now it's your turn to make a choice."

——

"I've dealt with five already, Sasuke!"

"Hmph, I took down seven, idiot."

On the streets of Leaf Village, Naruto and Sasuke were coordinating with other Leaf Village ninjas to handle the surrounding enemies and cover the evacuation of the residents.

The evacuation had actually begun long ago, but Leaf Village has so many residents, so everything takes time.

That's also another reason why Senju Clan Hashirama has to hold back the large forces outside; they can't just attack the civilians, can they?

A cornered dog will jump over a wall; anything can happen, and Yuzhi never trusts ninjas from other villages!

"Tch, don't get cocky, I'll beat you."

Naruto shook his head in displeasure at Sasuke's words, but he was still about to look for a target and keep acting.

Suddenly, a distortion appeared in the space before them, and the next moment two figures clad in black robes with red clouds stepped out.

Seeing the two before them, Naruto frowned, while Sasuke's complexion changed instantly; he clenched his teeth and stared hard at one of them, his anger already flaring.

The man looked at Sasuke, felt a slight tremor in his heart, but quickly regained his cold demeanor and spoke.

"Sasuke, long time no see"