Naruto: Starting from the Reincarnation of the Otsutsuki.

It could even end the war with Sunagakure sooner.

On the other hand, if the situation gets out of control, a full-scale war could break out.

Konoha is also highly likely to be dragged into the quagmire of war once again.

Not to mention, there is a living "Uchiha Madara" lurking in the shadows, watching us with predatory eyes.

With this threat still unresolved, is Konoha truly suited to continue escalating external conflicts?

Mitokado Yan hesitated.

As you get older, you have more concerns.

He might have been more decisive when he was younger.

But now, as an advisor, he must consider the village's capacity to cope, the recovery after the war, the casualties among civilians and ninjas, Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude, and the stability of Konoha in the coming years.

Peace talks should have been the safest option.

Reason told him that the best course of action was to first eliminate the hidden "spot" in the shadows.

But reality told him... this opportunity was rare.

Such an opportunity may not come again for several years or even a decade.

"boom!"

Just then, a muffled sound suddenly came from the air.

A gigantic snake shadow, summoned by Orochimaru's confidant through blood magic, silently appeared on the mountain ridge.

"Mission accomplished!"

The shadow clone Qinglan was the first to emerge from the snake's mouth.

He had returned to his original appearance and raised his hand to Orochimaru, indicating that everything was done.

“…”

Orochimaru looked at Hyuga Seiran, who had now shed his disguise, and a faint smile flashed across his eyes.

So they really weren't here to steal my thunder?

He chuckled to himself, but didn't dwell on the matter.

Qinglan has done what he was supposed to do.

Next, it's my turn.

Orochimaru slowly turned around, facing the Konoha army that had already assembled behind him.

"Everyone! The Jinchuriki of the One-Tailed Beast in Sunagakure is showing signs of abnormality. This is the best opportunity for the village to end this war!"

"If we seize this opportunity, we can completely turn the tide of the war and even end this long-standing conflict in one fell swoop!"

"Konoha's victory is just around the corner!"

The ninjas in the front row were taken aback at first, and then their expressions began to change.

Some ninjas who were already hostile to Sunagakure had their fighting spirit ignited in their eyes.

Those who were initially puzzled by the impromptu gathering were gradually stirred up by the surrounding atmosphere.

Mitokado Homura stood there, silently watching everything unfold.

At this moment, the original idea of ​​seeking peace has long since vanished in the face of the overwhelming trend.

"Hiruzen, you should take charge of your students yourself..."

He sighed deeply and shook his head. "I can't control it anymore."

After saying that, he gave Nara Shikaku a wink, signaling him to return to Konoha with him to report the news and request more support.

After all, if war were to break out, the village's reinforcements would be indispensable.

As for what to do with Orochimaru afterward...

That leaves it to Hiruzen Sarutobi, who is the teacher, to deal with this headache.

Chapter 80: He's not dead?!

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh—!!!"

Countless needles rained down from the sky, all their points flying towards the acupoints around Shukaku's body.

Shukaku let out a low roar, its massive body churning violently in the sea of ​​sand, stirring up clouds of yellow sand.

Even as it twisted, rolled, and thrashed about frantically, it could only let those sharp needles fall on its body.

At this moment, the entire desert is already devastated.

Huge craters, created by the Tailed Beast Balls, were scattered all over the land, their depths unfathomable.

From a distance, the entire battlefield looked as if it had been repeatedly smashed by the fist of a giant god, with the terrain fragmented and sand waves surging endlessly.

The battlefield was so brutal, yet the enemy was completely unharmed.

On the contrary, it, the mighty Shukaku, was now being forced to retreat step by step, and was gradually falling into a disadvantageous position.

Shouhe felt somewhat aggrieved.

It is a tailed beast.

It is an entity known as the "incarnation of calamity".

How could I have ever been forced to this extent by a human whose true nature I couldn't see?

This sense of humiliation almost completely destroyed its rationality.

"To be able to split the Ten-Tails into nine, Hagoromo Otsutsuki... is truly remarkable," Qing Lingkong stood high above, his figure swaying slightly in the wind and sand, yet remaining as steady as a rock.

"Unfortunately, without a connection of mind with the Jinchūriki, this power will ultimately have a flaw."

"Moreover, this weakness... is quite obvious."

"Who are you?!"

"How do you know about the old man?!"

Shukaku suddenly raised its claws and slammed them down on the figure in the sky.

The sand waves surged up and crashed down on the green hills.

But the figure simply shifted slightly to the side, narrowly avoiding the attack.

Although I couldn't see the other person's full appearance, their deep blue eyes were as clear as the coldest starlight in the night sky.

Although it's not the Rinnegan.

However, that aura inexplicably felt familiar to Shukaku, much like the feeling the Sage of Six Paths had given him back then.

However, the aura of the person in front of him was even more restrained.

Could it be that they are members of the old man's clan?

“I said it was over,”

Qing's aura was completely restrained at this moment, and he said calmly, "My name is Qing."

"He is the one who ends the system established by Hagoromo, and also the one who puts you beasts back into the cage."

"hateful!!"

Shukaku was slightly taken aback, then became even more agitated.

boom!!!

It condensed another huge Tailed Beast Ball and blasted it fiercely at Hyuga Seiran in the air!

call out! ! !

Wherever the Tailed Beast Ball passed, sand and gravel turned to dust, and a straight, deep trench was plowed into the ground.

Even the air in the distance was distorted by the terrifying aftershocks.

Did you hit it?

"boom--!!!"

A terrifying explosion resounded in the distance, and the Tailed Beast Ball finally exploded with a bang in the direction of Sunagakure, stirring up a sandstorm that blotted out the sky.

However, Shukaku had no time to care about what the Beast Ball had actually hit.

It only cares whether Qing is still there.

Shukaku strained his neck, desperately trying to sense the presence of that aura.

No.

There's nothing on the left, and nothing on the right.

There was nothing above either.

Just as it was about to continue its search, a series of extremely subtle yet incredibly clear footstep sensations suddenly came from the surface of its body.

On me?