I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

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The many gazes that fell upon the boy were also like this: some were astonished, some were fearful, some were admiring, and some were even a little resentful.

Huang ignored the stares, recalled the giant eagle, and walked straight inside.

Upon seeing this, a Chunin standing at the door, dressed in light green ninja armor, immediately wanted to step forward to question him, but was quickly pulled back by his companion.

He then mentioned the giant eagle that had just appeared, noting that it was not so easy to imitate.

The one who returned this time was Uchiha Ara himself.

Of course, some Konoha ninjas, upon seeing the boy return, immediately and quietly disappeared near the city gates, then ran towards the center of Konoha, clearly to report something.

In the short few dozen days since he left, something must have happened in Konoha, and a strange atmosphere of tension permeated the entire environment!

Everyone, whether civilians or ninjas, changed their expressions upon seeing him, just like the Konoha guards stationed on the city walls.

This sidelong glance caused Ara to frown slightly, and he subsequently changed his planned route, heading towards the Uchiha clan's territory.

After all, according to convention, he should first report the status of this mission to the Third Hokage.

However, this environment made him somewhat uneasy.

What if the Uchiha clan suffered any suppression during this period?

At that point, it won't be something that can be solved by simply defeating the Sarutobi clan!

However, this time, things went wrong.

The real reason why the high-ranking officials of Konoha did not take this opportunity to suppress the Uchiha was:

"The Hidden Mist Village has begun its war!"

"And he specified that the clan chief must be the condition for a ceasefire; otherwise, the war will absolutely not end!"

Uchiha Naki reported with a solemn expression.

'Go to war?'

This wasn't the first time Ara had heard about Kirigakure's plans to start a war.

The first time was a year ago, after that night.

When the Uchiha clan's glory faded, Kirigakure and Iwagakure joined forces to demand their return from Konoha, threatening to start a war!

The threat from two equally powerful forces cannot be ignored, no matter how strong Konoha is!

Fortunately, after Hiruzen Sarutobi revealed the name 'Uchiha Madara', Onoki chose to suppress his demand and even joined forces with Konoha to begin infiltrating and spying on the Akatsuki organization in the Land of Rain.

As a result, Kirigakure, unable to support itself alone, temporarily withdrew such demands.

The second time was after Kirigakure announced its attack on the Sarutobi clan upon returning to the village after its sea voyage. Kirigakure once again used the pretext of war to try to emulate the actions of Kumogakure.

However, it still didn't work.

After all, the incident involving the Hyuga clan was caused by the mysterious death of an envoy sent by the Hidden Cloud Village in Konoha, which was also caused by the Hyuga clan.

But Huang did not do such a thing.

The two are fundamentally different in nature.

Handing it over would be a devastating blow to the reputation of the entire Hidden Leaf Village.

However, the difference is that this time, the Hidden Mist Village is truly serious, rather than just a minor skirmish as before.

Otherwise, the overall environment in Konoha wouldn't be like this.

Otherwise, Nai-shu's expression would be as solemn as water.

"Chief, I'm worried..."

Uchiha Naki paused briefly, about to say something more, when the Anbu appeared.

"Clan Chief Ara, the Hokage requests your presence to complete the mission and discuss matters concerning Kirigakure."

Chapter 176 Breaking the deadlock only requires sacrificing one person!

Hiruzen Sarutobi was somewhat prepared for Ara's return.

Because when that little guy went to Amegakure to meet Hanzo the Salamander, he and Danzo Shimura arranged for a second team to secretly follow him, intending to prepare a backup plan.

Yes, a backup plan in every sense of the word.

However, due to the rapidly deteriorating situation at that time and Ara's unconventional nature, this team with rich assassination experience failed to accomplish its mission.

However, their trip was not without its rewards. In addition to seeing the 'angel' that Uchiha Ara had mentioned, they also confirmed another new Akatsuki member and his abilities: Earth Release and Aura Concealment!

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi, who held the title of 'Professor of Ninjutsu', had never heard of such a special ability.

Before he could study it in detail, the ninjas stationed on the eastern border urgently sent back a message:

"The Hidden Mist Village has launched a full-scale attack! Requesting reinforcements!!"

Following this message, more and more messages came in like drifting willow catkins.

"The Kaguya clan, who have always been at odds with Kirigakure, seem to have reached some kind of agreement with them and are now frantically attacking our defenses!!"

"During this time, he even declared that he wanted the Uchiha clan to come and fight, to wash away their past defeats!!"

The Kaguya Clan

Upon seeing the family's name, Hiruzen Sarutobi was momentarily stunned, sensing a sense of unease.

Although this family's overall combat strength is decent, it still holds a place in the ninja world.

However, their offensive methods are mostly based on physical techniques, which are relatively easy to break and block if you are willing to target them.

However, the real problem with this clan is that they are different from the Uchiha clan, those guys are complete lunatics!

A madman who only knows how to fight and kill!

Bloodshed and injury are their most splendid badges of honor, and death is the best end and the highest glory recognized by their race!

Otherwise, the Grass Country, which controls a region, wouldn't be being suppressed and beaten.

It's important to know that although the current Kusagakure is quite ordinary, in the previous era, they displayed an invincible presence and almost conquered the entire ninja world!

The foundation they possess far surpasses that of a family that has only gained fame through killing.

Moreover, the Kaguya clan's madness was not only directed at external forces. Even Kirigakure, which belonged to the same faction and was in the same country, was ignored by them, and they even instigated large-scale bloody conflicts on several occasions.

It can be said that the existence of such a family is a double-edged sword for the Land of Water. It can deter and suppress ordinary external forces, and even stand up to established powers like Kusagakure.

However, there are also many unstable factors. At least in terms of not submitting to the Mizukage's control, if this were the case in the Land of Fire or Konoha, it would definitely be suppressed and annihilated by Shimura Danzo with thunderous force.

However, the current Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, seems to be deliberately allowing their clan to exist, and even tacitly allowing those madmen to provoke and fight at will within the territory.

However, before Hiruzen Sarutobi could think any further, a third message arrived from the eastern border!

"I'm sorry, Lord Hokage, the first line of defense has fallen!!"

Upon seeing these first words, the Third Hokage's heart skipped a beat, and a look of disbelief and panic suddenly appeared in his aged pupils.

The Land of Fire has a vast territory and possesses relatively abundant natural resources, as well as relatively flat and fertile terrain and land.

However, while such a vast and resource-rich land has spurred their rapid economic development and enabled their people to live and work in peace and contentment, it has also plunged them into a passive situation that is difficult to guard against.

It should be noted that there are several countries that directly border the Land of Fire, including Yu, Tian, Kusa, Yu, Kaze, and Tsuchi, among which the Land of Kaze and the Land of Tsuchi are powerful forces belonging to the same tier as them.

And these two powers have never given up their covetousness of the rich territory of this vast neighbor.

Therefore, the long border is also a major reason why Konoha cannot easily declare war or start a war with other countries.

Otherwise, these 'jackals and tigers' entrenched at our doorstep would certainly not miss such a good opportunity to take a big bite out of the border!

Even the Sand Village, which has formed an alliance with them, cannot completely trust them and open their borders without any precautions.

That wind-ravaged land, so scarred by sandstorms, has an unyielding obsession with fertile land that no one can suppress or restrain!

Furthermore, the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, was not someone who could be easily dealt with or appeased.

Under such circumstances, unless the Uchiha clan and the Senju clan of the forest, who dominated the previous era, reappear, it is impossible to deter them and resolve the war with overwhelming force!

However, even though the Land of Fire has always been on the defensive, the eastern border, which was once guarded by the Uchiha clan, has never suffered such a crushing defeat!

But now even the first line of defense has been breached!

This shows what?

This shows that Kirigakure is determined to take a serious bite out of Konoha this time!

There are three lines of defense in the east.

The first line of defense is the coastline, which is difficult to defend, so it is understandable that it was breached in an instant by sheer numbers.

The second route is located in a dense forest by the sea. It has been developed by the Konoha ninja for decades and contains many traps. Forcibly breaking through it would inevitably come at a great cost.

However, the appearance of the Kaguya clan made the situation delicate.

After all, the loss of that clan, whether for themselves or for the Land of Water, cannot be considered a loss in a rough sense!

The third path is at the forest's exit, which is the entrance for Konoha.

That is also the last line of defense that leads directly into the Land of Fire. Once it falls, the entire Land of Fire will face a devastating blow!

It should be understood that the Kaguya clan, who are ruthless and insane, will not show mercy to ordinary people just because they are their allies!

The very first line of this letter gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a lot to think about.

He forced himself to calm down and continued watching.

"A genius that is difficult to defeat has emerged in the Kaguya clan!"

"Possibly the legendary Bloodline Limit: Shikotsumyaku!!"

"They, they are demons! Demons who don't value their lives!!"

"Requesting backup! Requesting backup!!"

"Hokage-sama!!"