I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

It should be noted that the Anbu's focus has been placed on the artisans who regularly enter and leave the Uchiha clan's territory. The real responsibility of monitoring whether there are any unusual movements in the village and whether any unknown outsiders have infiltrated has fallen on the private soldiers of these two!

But now, they're asking me about it instead.

It's just ridiculous.

However, the answer to whether Uchiha Ara is still in the clan's territory should probably be affirmative.

Not only did the Anbu monitor them entering and leaving the city to buy items in the previous two days, but neither the barrier squad nor the gatekeeper ninjas sensed or saw them leave the village.

Of course, this could also be a smokescreen before the other party intends to leave.

But if that's really the case, then even if they know it, there's no way to avoid it.

Implementing policies from years ago, such as 24-hour surveillance of that group, would only incite even greater riots in the village.

Moreover, he tends to remain in the village due to human intervention.

After all, this alliance operation was very secretive, and only the elites from the Root were mobilized from the entire village.

Given the premise of a surprise attack, even if that kid had a flying summoning beast, it would probably be impossible for him to get from Konoha to the Land of Hot Springs after receiving the information.

All we can do now, besides quietly waiting for the final message and preparing for the worst, is to use this opportunity to dismantle the enemy's potential strength!

"Grandma Cat of the Void District, along with one or even several ninja cat clans, are most likely on the side of Uchiha Ara."

"The messenger I sent was unable to meet Granny Cat."

"That ruin, which she had long since turned into a maze, was so difficult for an ordinary ninja to find without the guidance of someone she knew."

Hiruzen Sarutobi skipped over Homura Mitokado's question and looked at Danzo Shimura, who remained equally deep and silent. In this room, only this old fox, with whom he had fought his entire life, could truly follow his train of thought and pay attention to the deeper issues.

Now, the situation has clearly deviated from what was expected.

Both the fighting strength displayed by the Land of Hot Water and the indifferent attitude of Granny Cat made her somewhat uneasy.

Therefore, it is all the more necessary now to have an open and honest talk with that old fox who has always coveted my position.

"It's not a high probability, it's inevitable."

When faced with his old rival's targeted gaze, Danzo Shimura immediately spoke with certainty.

He also understood this very well.

After all, Granny Cat is essentially a businesswoman.

If guests arrive from afar, even if you really don't want to entertain them, you should at least give them a token response.

Moreover, the ninjas who went there represented Konoha, a force that ranks among the top on the entire continent!

Even if the other party doesn't value cooperation with your family and doesn't lack business with a top-tier ninja village, the most basic principle of conduct should be not to offend them.

of course,

The most direct proof is the Iron Country massacre, which was reported to every power and every daimyo prefecture within a single day!

Such execution and action are something that humans simply could not achieve in such a short time.

There's only one possibility: it's those ninja cats in the empty area causing trouble!

The purpose of doing so is simple: to indirectly intimidate other countries, demonstrate the power and determination of the Land of Tang, and shift the focus of conflict!

This is why the messages only mention the Land of Iron, and not Konoha or Kumogakure!

"Hiruzen, you need to wake up completely. This is no longer just about Uchiha Ara, or just about the Uchiha clan!"

"It's a more premeditated and covert alliance!"

"What kind of power is hidden within the Land of Hot Springs? Why did Granny Cat, a merchant, choose Uchiha Ara over Konoha?"

What kind of confidence did Uchiha Ara give them?

"War is coming."

In closing, Shimura Danzo took a deep breath, a chilling glint flashing in his single exposed eye.

In other times, if it were another enemy invading, he would naturally choose to let it go, to lie low, and would also very much hope that someone could give his old rival a heavy blow, thereby making it possible for him to overthrow him.

However, this time the opponent is Uchiha Ara, that evil clan!

If that brat continues to act recklessly, then even if Hiruzen is eventually overthrown, I will have no chance of taking his place!

After all, Kotoamatsukami has no effect on the Mangekyou Sharingan, a fact that has already been demonstrated in practice.

Besides, he also understood the principle of "if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold".

【war.】

Upon hearing those words, the atmosphere in the entire Hokage's office froze.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was sitting in the main seat, seemed somewhat dazed and lost in thought, a look of sorrow and compassion showing in his aged eyes.

Yes,

This is no longer a direct conflict within Konoha. With the Land of Hot Springs baring its fangs and Granny Cat refusing to see anyone, this is a clearly open alliance.

But who would have thought that just three years later, Konoha would be plunged into another calamity!

After a while,

The old man with short, silver-white hair slowly broke the silence.

"I will transfer a portion of the ninjas stationed on the eastern borders of the Land of Rice Fields and the Land of Grass to the borders of the Land of Hot Springs."

"I will also explain the stakes to the Fourth Raikage and increase the stakes. Given A's nature, he won't forget that riot caused by the Eight-Tails."

"As for the empty area, let that old woman choose carefully once again. No matter how complicated the underground labyrinth is, it is useless against the Hyuga and Aburame clans."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said fiercely, "Continuing to hide our strength will only make the situation worse."

Then let's just lay everything out in the open.

"When the blame falls on the Iron Country, you can just push it onto me."

Shimura Danzo clearly didn't agree with this conclusion, and after a brief silence, he said in a muffled voice.

Since the general from the Land of Iron who launched the surprise attack was contacted through him, even if he didn't say it himself, it's believed that the blame would still be shifted onto him during the subsequent negotiations.

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't say anything, he just nodded slightly.

After all, the tragedy in the Land of Iron was indeed something unexpected, not only because of the hidden strength of the Land of Hot Water, but also because of Granny Cat's support in spreading information, which made the development of the whole incident uncontrollable in an instant.

Even if they tried to react and cover up some facts, their actions were disrupted by their opponent's preemptive strike.

"However, I must remind you that there is only one way to truly break this deadlock."

“Eliminate their core leadership, otherwise, they will spring up again like weeds in spring.”

"If he can endure for the next five years, then he can accumulate the foundation for the next five years."

"At that time, Konoha will cease to exist."

After saying that, Shimura Danzo stood up with his hand on his back. He needed to make some preparations for himself.

He cannot escape blame for interfering in the internal affairs of other countries and directly causing the deaths of thousands of samurai.

Moreover, given the hasty situation, he had no room for explanation, so before any blame or restrictions came his way, he had to personally pave a way out for himself.

This is not out of caution.

There's no one else available!

"I know."

Hiruzen Sarutobi responded in a deep voice and picked up the pipe placed on the table. He desperately needed to numb his throbbing nerves with tobacco.

As for the two consultants who were used to comfort and couldn't keep up with the pace, they ignored them.

Chapter 390 After all, I am Hanzo the Salamander!

The Cloud Village ninjas retreated.

Moreover, they retreated directly to the border between the Land of Frost and the Land of Hot Springs.

Because the scouts sent out to investigate the Iron Country's army returned with terrifying news of what seemed like a hellish inferno:

The earth shattered, blood echoed the setting sun, and scattered soldiers lay dead, their remains gone!

This information made Salui feel inexplicably terrified when he looked at the city walls stretching out in the afterglow of the setting sun once more!

really,

That kingdom, with its gates wide open, seemingly open to anyone who wants to take what they want, harbors unspeakable horror!

"retreat!"

This was a decision he made the instant he received the information.

Because he couldn't risk the lives of hundreds of his comrades for an uncertain outcome.

A thousand fully armed samurai—that's a powerful force that even our own side has to treat with caution and manage carefully!

of course,

He did not allow such a message to be passed on within the advance team, as this would likely cause unnecessary panic.

At the same time, Salui was certain that the Lightning Legion would not be able to launch a counterattack similar to last night in the short term.

Otherwise, our own side, which is already at the gates of the city, should be the first target!

The samurai of the Land of Iron did not cooperate as planned.

[To prevent any unforeseen circumstances arising from the agreement, we must immediately abandon the gains we have made, retreat to the starting point, and await the rendezvous of the main force.]

This was the answer he gave when responding to the doubts in his subordinates' minds.

As for when the main force would be able to arrive here from Kumogakure, Salui did not have a definite answer.

After all, unless facing an extreme situation of a large-scale invasion by enemy forces, the approval process required to mobilize a large number of ninjas from the village is far too complicated.

Those stubborn, corrupt daimyo and nobles who are always calculating gains and losses are so difficult for even the usually powerful Raikage to handle.

Or to put it more directly

There was absolutely no follow-up plan prepared by the higher-ups for this operation in the Land of Hot Water.

He simply dispatched himself with a few elite squads, along with some companions who had been on long-term missions in the Frost Kingdom, and rushed over.