Chương 32: Operation Begins

Hidden in the overly quiet village, Kakuzu was somewhat bewildered.

Something's wrong! Something's wrong! Something's wrong!

The atmosphere in the village is really off!

Carefully navigating the numerous guards and sentries, both visible and hidden, Kakuzu approached the center of the village. As a Jonin, evading the detection of the Jonin and Chunin was a bit troublesome, but not impossible, for Kakuzu.

Moreover, compared to the quality of the people in the five major villages, the middle and lower-ranking ninjas in the villages are generally of lower quality.

Even within the five major villages, Kakuzu was confident that he could move freely among them, approach important figures undetected, and carry out assassinations.

Why are so many ninjas gathered here?

Is it a trap?

Shouldn't it have been that guy who lured away the village's ninjas, creating an opportunity for me to assassinate him?

Why did it turn out like this?

To be honest, facing a large number of junior and junior ninja, as well as several elite jonin of equal strength, Kakuzu felt that he was not that brave.

But having already made the promise, Kakuzu was caught in a dilemma. As the distance closed, he used his transformation technique to become a lowly enemy and hid on the outskirts of the village's leader's building, quietly waiting for the agreed-upon time to attack.

If things are not going to work out, then retreat for the time being.

In the building's conference hall, the village's elderly leaders, burdened by the tense atmosphere and situation, were growing increasingly anxious. Their faces were etched with worry; they hadn't received any encouraging news. Time ticked by, the atmosphere heavy and silent, until nearly noon...

With a whoosh, a ninja landed instantly.

Pale-faced and covered in blood and wounds, Shen Yue knelt on one knee and said in a deep voice, "Elder, our clan has been attacked. The Konoha ninjas are numerous and coming on strong!"

"Konoha!!!" an old man cried out in terror!

"How is this possible?!" another old man cried out in terror, "Is Hashirama Senju going to tear down peace with his own hands?!"

"I told you! That man can't be trusted!!! Madara Uchiha has already parted ways with him, proving he's a faithless and treacherous person. Besides, Hashirama's promise was for the Five Great Villages, not for us!!!"

"quiet!!!"

Everyone looked at Elder Long.

But one person ignored it all, his expression suddenly changed, and he picked up his naginata, ready to jump out the window and leave.

"What are you doing, Kyoka Kusanagi, the Jonin!" the elder said in a deep voice.

"Foolish! This is the enemy's strategy of dividing their forces."

Since it wasn't your clan that was attacked, you certainly won't panic.

Crouching on the windowsill, Kyoka's snake-like eyes stared coldly at the Grand Elder, filled with murderous intent.

"Quiet down, Kyoka," Elder Kusanagi said.

"Our clan is not weak. Koujuro will repel the enemy. Unless the God of Shinobi himself comes, we are not without a fighting chance."

Gen Mochizuki glanced sideways at Kyoka, thinking, "What a pity."

However, no matter what, the Grand Elder must do something in the face of this situation.

The village's elite Jonin cannot leave easily, but there are still a large number of Chunin and Genin available.

"Pass on my order..." Having considered for only a moment, the Grand Elder rose and said, "Regarding the attack on the Kusanagi clan, dispatch reinforcements..."

Before the words were even finished, a sudden scream rang out from the arena.

"Aaaaaahhhhh..." The Thousand Ghosts Old Woman suddenly screamed, clutching her head, her face contorted in a grotesque grimace.

"You damned brat! Who are you—who are you?!"

Everyone watched this scene in astonishment.

"Grandma Kaoru!" exclaimed the Jonin from behind Kaoru, bewildered.

"Damn it—! My body—!!!"

Before she could utter a single word, the Thousand Ghosts Old Woman suddenly turned into a lump of earth and scattered.

Earth clone?

The unexpected turn of events stunned everyone present. As they watched this scene, Mochizuki Gen's eyes flickered.

This was contrary to the planned outcome, an unexpected turn of events. Immediately, a fierce glint flashed in Mochizuki Gen's eyes. He made a decision, his figure suddenly blurred, and in the blink of an eye, a hand pierced through the old man's vest like a hot knife through butter, a heart slowly beating in his palm.

"You bastard—!!!" The old man Kusanagi turned his head, looking at Mochizuki Gen with difficulty and hatred, vomiting blood.

As a guard, Kyoka, who was unable to rescue the old man Kusanagi in time, suddenly narrowed her eyes.

The situation was so tense that a single move could affect the whole situation, and the sound of knives being drawn echoed everywhere.

"Have you betrayed the village, Lord Mochizuki Gen?" The old man from Uji, his eyes filled with madness, stood up, leaning on his cane.

"Betrayal?" The old man's heart shattered as his palms clenched shut. Wang Yuexian said, "I was merely purging the village of its filthy cancers."

The old man Kusanagi's eyes dimmed, and he gradually fell silent. Mochizuki Gen withdrew his hand.

"Die!!!" With a wild shout, lightning flashed, and the naginata in Kyoka Kusanagi's hand disintegrated in the lightning. Her thrust was like a venomous snake shooting out, and with the connection of the lightning, the attack range was rapidly extended, transforming into a raging lightning bolt like a chirping Thousand Bird.

Fast, very fast!

It was as quick as lightning.

Without seeing any movement from Wang Yuexian, a glint of light shone in his eyes.

The Eye of Destruction is activated.

The next second, the lightning in the air strangely deflected and reversed. Kyoka Kusanagi's body by the window suddenly shuddered, and she vomited a mouthful of blood. Blood blossomed before her eyes, and Kyoka slowly lowered her head, looking at the naginata that had pierced her heart, her pupils trembling.

My attack killed me?

The disintegrated naginata, no longer in its master's grasp, fell in sections through the air and rolled across the floor.

"Don't show any killing intent towards him!!!" Elder Taki shouted in a deep voice, "This man's technique can deflect all ninjutsu attacks!"

But it's too late; often, a ninja's body reacts faster than their mind.

With Mochizuki Gen's hypnotic eye operating at full power, all the ninjas who showed murderous intent and made attacking gestures towards Mochizuki Gen were affected. Under the intense hypnosis, their brains sent out incorrect signals, forcing their bodies to take action.

In the hall, several ninjas, swords drawn, stood with terrified expressions, instinctively placing their blades against their necks, their faces filled with fear and despair...

"No—!!! Help—!!!"

With a powerful downward slash, the sharp blade sliced through the necks of seven ninja corpses, each with half their necks severed, and they fell to the ground, blood spreading from beneath them and gradually covering the ground.

This is Mochizuki Gen, the Mochizuki family, the leader of the Koga school.

Everyone present narrowed their eyes in unison.

Elder Taki opened his mouth and said, "Physical techniques can also be reflected..."

Clad in a light blue ninja armor, the blond Uji elite jonin licked his lips with a bloodthirsty excitement, saying, "As expected of Lord Mochizuki Gen, the strongest man in the village, truly exhilarating..."

He glanced at the man in the black, tight-fitting ninja outfit and said, "Hey, Hayabusa, this man is no match for us one-on-one. That stupid woman, Kyoka, is finished."

Kyoka, leaning against the wall and slumped to the ground, had her long, black hair disheveled and was breathing weakly, barely able to exhale.

Hayabusa crossed his arms, nodded silently, and slowly drew a ninja sword from his back.

The moment he stepped forward, the ninja sword pierced through Elder Taki's back with pinpoint accuracy.

A tattered black scarf fluttered in the wind around the falcon's neck as it silently bowed its head, its tall figure looking down at the Grand Elder.

With disbelief filling his eyes, the Grand Elder coughed up blood and cried out, "Why?! Why did you betray me?!"

Mochizuki Gen looked at the Falcon with surprise and uncertainty.

Huan didn't mention this.

"Because..." Falcon said in a deep voice, "I am the older brother... it is only right that I protect my younger sister."

His pupils constricted in extreme shock.

"You, aren't you an orphan?"

"Take your questions and go to hell, Elder Taki." Hayabusa twisted the hilt of his sword, utterly shattering the heart.

The lineage of the Hero Clan has always consisted of two branches, one overt and one covert, ensuring that the Hero Clan would not be cut off by the Hero's Water. In the event that the patriarch had to die, a new patriarch would be guaranteed to take his place immediately. This is a secret known only to the patriarch.

"Brilliant!" The old man from Uji stepped forward, leaning on his cane, his face contorted with madness, and declared, "Now, in the name of the village elders, I command you, Takigakure ninja, kill these traitors!!!"

"Hayabusa!!!" shouted excitedly from the Uji Jonin in light blue ninja armor, "Come on! Let's continue the unfinished fateful duel of the Warring States period!!!"

In his hand, six seals quickly formed.

The roaring water jet crashed into and shattered one side of the main building's wall.

On the outside, Kakuzu watched the water dragon flying in mid-air, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

"Operation begins!"