I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

Chapter 274 Are you teaching me how to do something?

The disappearance of the Four-Tails Jinchuriki in the Land of Earth instantly shattered the three-year peace that had gripped the ninja world.

Without any doubt or speculation, the finger pointed directly at the Akatsuki organization in the neighboring country, because according to information gathered by the Anbu, a stranger wearing a trench coat embroidered with red clouds had appeared in the area where Rōshi disappeared, and after careful comparison, that person was very similar to the wanted Uchiha Itachi!

This is practically solid proof.

However, in the face of questioning and coercion from Iwagakure and Onoki, Hanzo of Amegakure maintained a strong stance:

Excuses are useless.

War broke out the moment they set foot there.

The Land of Rain is absolutely not a battlefield where any external force can act with impunity!

Faced with such a firm stance, even the stubborn Third Tsuchikage, Onoki, had to temporarily swallow this bitter pill.

In this region, Hanzo the Salamander is the only opponent he doesn't want to face directly.

After all, the Stone Will of Iwagakure was a joke under the opponent's poisonous fog, a bottomless pit that could not be filled no matter how many lives were taken!

Of course, this does not mean that they chose to sit idly by and wait for their doom.

He united with other ninja villages that possessed tailed beasts to put pressure on Amegakure—that was the method of a ruthless leader!

Especially Konoha,

In recent years, due to the terrifying message that seemed like a sharp blade against their necks—that Madara Uchiha might be resurrected—the connection between the two villages has become increasingly close.

Even the relationship between the Land of Earth and the Land of Fire warmed up as a result, even surpassing the relationship between the Land of Fire and its true ally, the Land of Wind.

Therefore, the news that the Four-Tails Jinchuriki had disappeared and was suspected of being captured by the Akatsuki organization was presented to the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, immediately.

Similarly, the other four letters were also personally delivered by Iwagakure ninjas to the leaders of the four villages of Sunagakure, Kirigakure, Kumogakure, and Takigakure, with solemn expressions.

Without exception, each letter was marked with the most urgent symbol and included a handwritten warning from the Third Hokage, Lord Ōnoki:

Dear esteemed Shadows,

I'm sure you've all heard about what happened in the Land of Earth.

Clearly, Akatsuki has never given up its hunt for Tailed Beasts and Jinchuriki in the past three years.

This evil organization has now awakened from its dormant period and is beginning to plot even greater terror. We urge everyone to clearly and seriously recognize the gravity of this matter, and to encourage their respective factions to set aside past grievances, deepen cooperation, and work together to eradicate this destabilizing terrorist organization!

The resurgence of the Akatsuki organization is definitely not unfounded.

After all, Old Purple had only been away from Iwagakure for a short time when he was targeted and hunted by the other side. Those guys were obviously watching their every move at all times.

As for that strange informant who passed the message out,

It is very likely that this intelligence was provided by Konoha three years ago to reassure themselves when they were preparing to fight Kirigakure on the eastern border of the Land of Fire:

The Akatsuki organization possesses a mysterious individual who is proficient in Earth Release ninjutsu.

He can silently overcome divine punishment and obstacles that are difficult for ordinary people to overcome, and at the same time, he can perfectly conceal his aura when using ninjutsu.

Originally, Onoki didn't take this message too seriously, even thinking that the other side was exaggerating the information to reassure them.

After all, earth escape?

Conceal one's aura?

The Hidden Stone Village is all about Earth Release, okay?

Could that so-called white, eerie creature really escape the senses of their elite subordinates?

Onoki didn't believe it, nor did he take it seriously enough.

The reason they didn't do anything underhanded when the battle between Konoha and Kirigakure started was because the entire war ended too quickly, and it would be pointless for them to hastily mobilize troops and forcibly take a share of the spoils from the Land of Fire's territory.

Even if they could obtain something, they wouldn't be able to truly convert it into their own territory in a very short time and construct defensive fortifications capable of withstanding Konoha's counterattack.

Moreover, the Two-Tails Jinchuriki of Kumogakure was subsequently captured by the Akatsuki.

Given that, under the precondition that the man was highly likely to be revived according to legend, he had no interest in such petty gains.

right now,

Onoki finally remembered the message from Konoha, personally delivered by Kakashi Hatake.

That despicable bastard with the bizarre ability to burrow underground is probably still lurking beneath their land, watching their every move.

If the Jinchūriki makes any unusual move, that bastard will launch a lightning-fast hunt without hesitation, just like a jackal that has smelled blood.

It seems that the horrific attack that broke out in Kumogakure three years ago was also caused by that cunning individual acting as an inside man and a source of intelligence.

That's why the Akatsuki attacked when the Hidden Cloud Village's defenses were at their weakest!

but,

Despite Onoki's earnest words and his abandonment of his usual stubbornness and condescension, he achieved little.

First, there's the Land of Wind, the Land of Earth's old neighbor.

Upon receiving the letter, the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, discarded it aside.

After all, the feud between Iwagakure and Sunagakure is common knowledge in this region, and it is simply impossible to resolve such a long-standing enmity with just a few words.

Otherwise, the Land of Wind wouldn't have simply formed an alliance with the Land of Fire.

And to put it bluntly,

The capture of the Four-Tails Jinchuriki by the Akatsuki was a piece of great news for Iwagakure.

You should know that Old Purple is a near-perfect Jinchūriki!

Although he hasn't yet fully formed a brotherly bond with the Four-Tails Son Goku, he can still easily borrow the power of the tailed beast.

Combined with his own Lava Release ninjutsu, almost no one can easily get close to him!

It caused immense casualties to Sunagakure during the ancient Ninja World War.

Now that a top-tier individual capable of ranking among the elite has been removed from Iwagakure, how could the higher-ups of Sunagakure not be secretly delighted?

Especially Rosa,

Although he appeared calm and collected throughout his reign, only those who truly understood and were close to the Fourth Kazekage knew the truth.

A long-cherished, ambitious wish had always been buried in his heart:

Expand the territory of the Land of Wind and let Sunagakure completely escape this barren land!

To achieve this goal, he even went so far as to seal the One-Tailed Calamity Shukaku, which contained terrifying power, into the body of his own son!

Unfortunately, due to the mysterious disappearance of the Third Kazekage, who was hailed as the strongest Kazekage, and the passing of the previous Jinchūriki, the high monk Bunpuku, the sealing techniques within Sunagakure were not perfect.

This directly resulted in Shukaku, which was transplanted into Gaara's body, being in a state of instability for a long time. It was easily affected by the host's emotions, which in turn caused the seal to loosen and lead to a violent uprising.

Furthermore, the riots originating from the One-Tailed Beast have occurred several times in the past decade, and there is no sign that they have been brought under control as the host has aged.

It could even be said that this terrifying weapon of war, painstakingly created by Sunagakure, has yet to achieve anything significant, but it has already injured too many residents and ninjas in its own stronghold.

Therefore, the Akatsuki's hunting of the Tailed Beasts did not have a significant impact on Sunagakure.

After all, in the past decade, most of the higher-ups have wanted to get rid of this monster that does more harm than good!

Takigakure and Kirigakure also indicated their refusal.

Of course, unlike the indifferent Sand Village, they all gave a relatively formal reason.

The former's reason was that he had long since withdrawn from the world and was unwilling to participate in some large-scale battles in the ninja world.

But the real reason is that they lack the ability to do so.

As the only force outside the Five Great Ninja Villages to possess a Tailed Beast, Takigakure was originally something to be very proud of.

However, this reputation was built by their predecessors during the Warring States period. The current strength of Takigakure is far from what it used to be, so it is foreseeable that if they participate in the actions of the Five Great Ninja Villages, they will be used as cannon fodder and pawns.

Having realized this, Village Chief Shibuki directly chose to refuse. Even if Akatsuki's goal was truly to hunt all the Tailed Beasts, then relying on their natural defenses to hold their ground was the best option.

As for the reason given for the Hidden Mist, it was quite straightforward:

[Rest and recuperate.]

Ten years of bloody fog, coupled with the decisive battle on the eastern border of the Land of Fire, directly caused an extremely serious power gap in this originally well-established force.

If, at this moment, troops were to be dispatched to fight in the distant Land of Rain, it would be tantamount to emptying out their own base.

what?

Should we send ordinary ninjas over there, just to make it look like we're allies?

What difference is there between that and pushing one's own people into a fire pit?

Of course, we will keep a close watch on the three-tailed and six-tailed creatures to prevent any mishaps.

Kirigakure naturally made assurances regarding the Tailed Beasts in the letter.

At the same time, it is also worth noting that:

I believe Lord Ōnoki understands the difficulties faced by Kirigakure and wouldn't insist on making things difficult for a mere woman like me, would he?

This is the last paragraph of the letter.

And the signature is:

[The Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi!]

Yunyin rejected it.

This assertive attitude is unclear. It's unclear whether it's retaliation for other forces refusing to agree to its proposed alliance three years ago, or whether it indicates that there are other plans.

After all, Yunyin, which was once firmly in the top tier, had fallen from its lofty position in the upheaval three years ago.

Furthermore, the neighboring Mizukage has already entered a state of rest and recuperation. If we rashly rush to the distant Land of Rain and fail to achieve enough, our situation will inevitably be very worrying.

Of course, the most important thing is that they hid the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki in a place that no one else could ever find!

Only when Killer Bee has experienced the baptism of the True Waterfall and can perfectly control the Eight-Tails will Kumogakure have the confidence to turn the tide.

Konoha was willing to agree.

Whether it's the Akatsuki organization right next to them or the potentially resurrected Madara Uchiha, both pose a threat that the Land of Fire cannot ignore.

However, two major events recently disrupted the plans of the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.