Naruto: The Caged Bird Cannot Confine Me - Feng Hou Qi Men

The plan to destroy Konoha has begun!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 80 Return to Konoha

Boom!

The loud explosion shattered the usual tranquility of Konoha, and the busy residents stopped what they were doing and looked anxiously at the source of the explosion.

That direction, isn't that the Chunin Exams venue? Has something happened?

Compared to the residents' confusion, the guards, the ANBU, and the ninjas who were still on vacation had drastic changes in expression and rushed to the examination venue as quickly as possible.

That's a signal of an enemy attack! Something terrible has happened!

At this moment, the Chunin Exams arena was filled with flying debris and thick smoke.

The sudden and dramatic change happened so fast that most people didn't have time to react. They were under the spell and fell into a deep sleep, losing their ability to resist.

Might Guy and Kurenai Yuhi, along with other Jonin, were about to rush towards Kabuto, the genjutsu user disguised as an Anbu member, when they were blocked by a large number of Sand Village Otoko ninja who surged forward.

The explosion just now was a signal for an attack. Not only were there ninjas lying in ambush in the venue, but large numbers of enemies were also attacking from outside Konoha Village!

As more and more ANBU ninjas joined the battle, the entire situation quickly descended into chaos.

This is an attack targeting Konoha!

With a Leaf Whirlwind, Kai sent the enemy rushing towards his face away. As if sensing something, he suddenly turned around.

On the high platform of the venue, two figures dressed in robes of different colors and with different characters leaped out of the thick smoke and jumped onto the roof.

One of them held a kunai firmly to the throat of the other—the Fourth Kazekage of Sunagakure had taken the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, hostage!

As if it had been planned in advance, the Sound Four, who served as the Kazekage's bodyguards, shed their disguises and revealed their distinctive, massive, rope-like clothing.

Following closely in Orochimaru's footsteps, Sakon, Ukon, Kidomaru, Tayuya, and Jirobo jumped to the four corners of the rooftop and quickly formed hand seals.

"Four Purple Flame Formation!"

Four dark purple beams shot into the sky, connecting to form an impenetrable, semi-transparent purple fire barrier.

Whoosh whoosh.

Several Konoha Anbu members tried to rush in to protect the Hokage, but were burned to a crisp on the spot!

Inside the barrier, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was being held hostage, turned his eyes and looked at the person beside him with a solemn expression. He said in a deep voice, "You are not the Fourth Kazekage."

"So you finally realized it, teacher?" Orochimaru chuckled sinisterly.

Under Hiruzen Sarutobi's wide-eyed, incredulous gaze, he simply tore off the human skin pasted onto his face, revealing his true appearance.

After a few brief pleasantries, perhaps to sever past ties and strengthen their resolve to destroy Konoha, or perhaps simply to have a one-on-one duel with their former teacher.

Orochimaru slowly released his grip, letting go of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The master and apprentice gazed at each other across the distance. The cold wind dissipated, scattering all the memories of the past.

As the wind stopped, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru attacked almost simultaneously, their various ninjutsu clashing together, igniting what could be considered a peak Kage-level duel in the early stages of Naruto!

Meanwhile, at the gate of Konoha Village.

The lurking Sound Ninja used a summoning technique to summon a gigantic three-headed python.

Rather than being used to attack Konoha, the three-headed python's greater purpose was to incite chaos and distract the Konoha ninja's fighting strength.

Just as the three-headed giant python roared to the sky, intending to smash the gates of Konoha to pieces.

A figure, unusually small in comparison, slowly walked out from the depths of the forest outside the village.

"Hey little snake, you're blocking the way, can you move aside?"

His grey robe swayed in the wind, his pure white eyes remained calm, yet exuded an aura of indifference and extreme danger.

It was Feng Qi who successfully fused with the soul power of the demon!

"Feng, Lord Feng Qi, what brings you here? This is quite different from what Lord Orochimaru told us, isn't it?" A Sound Ninja recognized Feng Qi.

Feng Qi stopped and raised his hand to tie up his messy, loose hair.

"I'm sorry, but I don't recall ever saying I would obey Orochimaru's orders."

His cooperation with Orochimaru ended the moment the war began!

The last time I escaped from Konoha, I was in a very sorry state, and I almost died inside Konoha.

So this time when he came back, he didn't want to sneak in again, but wanted to walk in openly through the front door!

In addition, there is an even more important reason: doing so would force Danzo, who was hiding in the shadows, to come out, saving the trouble of searching for him.

"You bastard, are you trying to betray us?!"

The Sound Ninja was clearly not very bright, and without distinguishing between primary and secondary issues, he angrily rebuked Feng Qi.

Feng Qi was too lazy to argue with such a minor character, so he simply ignored him and headed straight for the gates of Konoha.

hiss!

Suddenly, a pitch-black shadow swept in from all directions.

A three-headed python blocked his way, its three heads opening their blood-red mouths to reveal fangs the size of daggers.

Snake-like spirit beasts usually have bad tempers, and the three-headed python showed extremely strong killing intent towards the human who dared to disturb its hunting of offerings.

Let's start the killing spree with you, you ignorant and arrogant little human brat!

The three-headed python's eyes flashed with ferocity, and without saying a word, it launched an attack on Feng Qi.

Then, with a "whoosh," a bolt of lightning from the sky sent it back to its hometown.

"Can't even give way, what an impolite snake."

Under the watchful eyes of the Sound Village ninjas, whose gazes instantly became incredibly clear, Feng Qi patted his arms and stepped through the gate into the familiar streets of Konoha.

A gentle breeze blew in my face, the branches of the big tree by the door swayed, and the leaves rustled against each other.

"Miss me, old friend? But let's not catch up for now, I have important things to do."

Feng Qi glanced up at the big tree where he often lay down to nap.

Returning to Konoha in his true form evoked many emotions in him.

The flowers, trees, and buildings remain the same, but for him, everything here has changed beyond recognition.

On the way, the residents of Konoha, having received news of the enemy's attack, hurriedly fled, unaware that Feng Qi was traveling in the opposite direction from them.

Even if some people notice his presence, they will at most wonder: Why would this lazy bum show up at a time like this?

Although assassinating a clan elder is an unforgivable crime, those who have lived in Konoha for a long time are very familiar with the Hyuga clan's Caged Bird system and can understand Fuuki's behavior.

In addition, given Feng Qi's usual behavior in the village and the circulation of the book "The White-Eyed Taoist", they were not very afraid of Feng Qi, this S-rank rogue ninja.

The leisurely strolling Feng Qi brushed past the panicked residents, creating a stark contrast between the two.

When they were still halfway to the Hyuga clan's territory, Feng Qi stopped in his tracks upon hearing the sounds of battle.

From his vantage point, he could see the Four Purple Flame Array on the distant examination platform, and...

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who has summoned the Summoning Jutsu Enma, is currently engaged in a fierce battle with the reanimated Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju.

Sensing something, Hiruzen Sarutobi used Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall to temporarily block the First and Second Hokage, then suddenly turned around and stared in the direction of Fuuki.

Separated by the semi-transparent Four Purple Flame Array, the two looked at each other, just like that evening at the Hokage Building.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 81 Long Time No See, Shimura Danzo

This time, Hiruzen Sarutobi, now suppressed, no longer possessed the cold indifference he had shown before.

Sensing that the village was in imminent danger, he cast a pleading look at Feng Qi.

That freak Shimura Danzo is definitely unreliable. If Hyuga Fuuki is willing to help and join forces with me to fight Orochimaru and the First and Second Hokage, this crisis will be easily resolved!

Now that things have come to this, are you still going to place your so-called hope on me, this "traitorous ninja"...?

Feng Qi remained expressionless, his lips barely moving: "I'm sorry, Third Hokage, although I really want to help, this is a matter between you and your master, and there's really no reason for me to interfere."

He responded in the same way that Hiruzen Sarutobi had done.

Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could have time to feel remorse and regret, the First and Second Hokage, having broken through the Earth Flow Wall, had already closed in on him!

Hashirama Senju unleashed a powerful punch, distorting the shape of his entire face!

Seeing this, Feng Qi stopped looking around and continued walking towards the former Hyuga clan's territory.

Whether it's finding the Caged Bird Scroll to deduce the way to break free, or absorbing the Byakugan from past generations to enhance pupil power, both will require a considerable amount of time.

Rather than being disturbed in this process, it's better to deal with the troublesome Shimura Danzo first.

Therefore, Feng Qi's speed of advancement was very slow.

Seeing that there was still no movement around him, he simply turned around and walked into Ichiraku Ramen, which happened to be passing by.

Uncle Ichiraku, who was pulling his daughter along to seek refuge, almost bumped into him.

"You are... Hinata Fuuki?!"

Upon seeing Feng Qi, Yi Le's expression changed drastically, and she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Long time no see, Uncle Ichiraku."

Feng Qi greeted him with a smile, then casually sat down at the counter. "Are you still open? I'm a little hungry, how about a bowl of ramen?"

Yi Le didn't answer the question, but stared straight into Feng Qi's eyes.

"Returning at this critical juncture, Feng Qi, what are your plans now?"

Having witnessed the rise of the Fourth Hokage, Ichiraku, though just an ordinary noodle shop owner, could see that Fuuki's return was no accident.

"The usual, deluxe seafood ramen, mildly spicy."

Feng Qi casually picked up the chopsticks placed in front of him and easily broke them into two.

The two were clearly not talking about the same thing, leaving Changpu, who was standing next to them, bewildered.