He was in Konoha, and his domineering aura was overflowing.

It would be unacceptable to be so pretentious.

……

"This is the last one."

The ninja's high efficiency was on full display.

Within half a day, almost all the participating nobles on the list were wiped out.

Igogami couldn't help but sigh, "Fujiwara-kun is truly a loyal slayer!"

The above list and the hiding places of the nobles on the list were provided by Osamu Fujiwara.

Indeed, those who understand their peers best are still their peers.

"After this incident, I'm afraid the nobles in the capital will have a significantly lower opinion of Konoha," Sakumo Hatake sighed.

Tired.

There will definitely be another round of trouble when we get back.

But he was also helpless.

He couldn't stop the fifty strings alone, and there weren't many people in Konoha who could stop him either.

Moreover, who would have thought that the first person Gojūgen met upon arriving in the capital was the daimyo, who even subtly expressed his support?

What can he do?

With both endorsements and actions, those who remain neutral are easily attacked from both sides.

Fortunately, with a prominent figure in front of him, the pressure from the nobles shouldn't be too great.

Nara Shikaku noticed Hatake Sakumo's worry and cleverly said, "Don't worry too much. As long as we don't publicize this incident, the nobles will keep it a secret."

"Originally, everyone recognized the status of the nobles. Even ninjas who dared to attack the nobles were either rogue ninjas or arrogant wandering ninjas. But if this matter gets out and more people know about it, the nobles themselves will be the ones who truly suffer."

Nara's quick wit allowed him to immediately identify the person who should be panicking.

Ultimately, the occasional death of a noble is normal, a common occurrence in the ninja world, but so many deaths in the capital city at once is unusual.

Then the other ninja villages will have to think about it.

He can do it in Konoha, but we can't?

Ultimately, the rules of the ninja world are set by the strong, and Konoha is still the strongest ninja village.

There are capable leaders in all three generations: the elderly, the middle-aged, and the young.

Not long after Tobirama Senju died, the residual power of the Edo Tensei combined with the Mutual Explosion Tags still lingered. Mito Uzumaki rarely moved around, yet his power still intimidated the ninja world.

Whether to risk the village's strength not being fully restored by obeying the nobles' wishes and fighting Konoha to the death, or to simply copy the method and torment their own nobles, the ninja village can decide for itself.

With this thought, the world suddenly opened up, and Nara Shikaku was startled. He turned his head to look at Igogen Yoka, who was resting his chin on his right hand and looking thoughtful, with a look of surprise and uncertainty in his eyes.

'Masaka, did he have this in mind from the very beginning?!'

Just then, Kakuzu appeared instantly, a newly dug lightning-attribute heart pounding in his chest.

"This one has been resolved as well."

“The guards inside show traces of Yunyin Village, and a small portion of them employ insidious and treacherous methods, but it's clear they aren't from Yunyin Village; they seem more like…”

"From Konoha."

"..." Kakuzu shut his mouth and didn't say anything, glancing upwards with his eyes.

I didn't say that.

Sakumo Hatake frowned and muttered to himself, "Could it be a rogue ninja?"

Isogen pulled out a small hammer and tapped him on the head: "Please don't avoid the question; the brave enjoy the world first."

"..." Family scandals should not be publicized!

"What do we do next? The storage scrolls I brought are already full." Kushina ignored the problem, knowing that Isogen would definitely solve it.

Someone is about to have bad luck.

However, Isogen's main mental energy is currently occupied by the local ninja powerhouses and the newly emerged Black Zetsu.

Before Madara Uchiha, Black Zetsu had almost no ability to positively influence the ninja world.

He possesses considerable strength, but it is insufficient to achieve his goals.

Therefore, it can be predicted that this tadpole will consult with Uchiha Madara and lure him into a trap.

It can only be said that Black Zetsu seized the crucial moment.

It appears as an extension of Madara Uchiha's will at the crucial moment when Madara Uchiha awakens his Rinnegan.

Under normal circumstances, Madara Uchiha would not be easily swayed by Gu, but the timing of Black Zetsu's appearance, his strange appearance, and his understanding of the Rinnegan were all things that caught his attention.

Add to that Black Zetsu's focus on Madara Uchiha, and the whole process was like a water curtain cave filled with water; even an iron rod could be pushed in with just a light push and it would be incredibly smooth.

Mountain cemetery.

This was the location he knew Madara Uchiha was hiding.

The exact location is unknown.

It is certain that the hiding place of the mountain cemetery is very far from the ground. Otherwise, given its special geographical location between the Land of Earth and the Land of Fire, the frequency of ninja coming and going would have left clues no matter how well they were hidden, thus attracting the attention of the major ninja villages and prompting them to send people to investigate.

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Meanwhile, in the capital, a hotel located on a commercial street.

Several fierce-looking figures sat on the tatami mat.

"They're all dead, not a single one survived."

"They are all young people from Konoha Village, including Sakumo Hatake and a bounty hunter."

"Kakuzu is a bounty hunter who has been active for a long time and is very powerful. I have heard of his name. Even ordinary Jonin are no match for him."

"What do we do now? Aruba and the others are dead!"

"Since ninjas choose to carry out missions, they are prepared to die."

"That's true, but I'm still not reconciled! Those are all our comrades!" the youngest Cloud Village ninja said bitterly.

"Those nobles swore they had ways to cooperate, but they ended up being killed on their own turf. Ha, what a disgrace!"

While angrily cursing, he also recited the bloody tale of D.

That shouldn't be the case.

The nobles do indeed possess some power that makes ninjas wary, so in theory, a fight between the two sides should at least cause some commotion.

But nothing happened; the entire capital of the Land of Fire was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

"Alright, there's no point in making wild guesses here. This debt definitely needs to be settled, but we'll need to think about how to do it slowly."

The team leader made the decision, and although the others were unwilling, they weren't stupid.

After all, their opponents were the renowned Konoha's number one genius, Yuuka Ichigen, whose fame spread throughout the ninja world. They were the White Fang of Konoha, and the Gold Hunters' team.

A rash attack would only result in them losing their lives in vain because of the disaster they suffered.

Just then.

dong dong dong.

Three knocks on the door, and the tension in the room tightened.

Just when things were at a critical juncture, a calm greeting came from outside the door.

"It seems the people from Yunyin Village have run into some trouble. Why don't we have a proper talk?"

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Chapter 118 Move Everything

The sizable hotel room was now packed with people.

The dark-skinned Cloud Ninja looked at the newcomer and felt a heavy, mountain-like aura emanating from him.

"Yan Yin?"

He suddenly laughed, as if he had thought of something.

Even the hidden corners of the rocks are not bothered.

He was still up to par with the basic requirements of the Anbu. Besides, which of the major ninja villages didn't have some scandals? Everyone would seize on these scandals and kick them while they were down.

The hidden members of the Cloud Shadows turned to look at another person, pondered for a moment, and suddenly thought of something.

"root!"

Even though the person in front of him was covered in badges and had no distinguishing features that could prove his identity, he still judged the person's background based on his excellent experience.

Only ninjas from the Root organization in the entire ninja world possess such a deep void.

Chakra is the combination of mind and body, and only when both reach a certain level can it exert its greatest power. Danzo's Root organization suppressed the ninja's independent consciousness as much as possible, causing ninjas from Root to be at a disadvantage in this regard.

However, that cold, murderous will masked this shortcoming.

The hidden members of the Cloud Shadows thought of a funny joke and chuckled.

"I heard that the Dark One of the Ninja World hasn't been having a good time in Konoha these past few years."

The Root ninja didn't speak, only returning a cold glare. The Cloud Hidden Anbu didn't back down an inch, glaring back.

"Can't people even speak the truth?!"

He's seething with anger!

Seeing the atmosphere tense and on the verge of war, the Dark Division of Rock Shadows quickly interrupted, "Ahem, everyone, please calm down. The fact that we are here means that we have common demands."

The Cloud Hidden Division scoffed: "Of course, after all, your Rock Hidden suffered such a huge loss two years ago."

The capture of the Four-Tails Jinchuriki meant that Iwagakure paid not only with money but also with a share of the mission, directly causing financial constraints on Iwagakure's ability to cultivate talent.

However, in his opinion, it didn't matter whether the Hidden Village had that money or not.

Onoki, the ninja who loves to mass-produce soldiers the most, is not just a figure of speech.

“That person is quite strong, and he has the protection of an Uchiha Jonin, Konoha's White Fang, and those brats.” A look of fear appeared on the face of the Cloud Village Anbu.

"They are mostly bloodline ninjas and secret technique ninjas, and they are all quite strong. They will play a significant role in a fight."

He didn't feel ashamed.

There are geniuses among ninjas who achieve fame at a young age.

Moreover, ninjas with bloodline limits and secret techniques can unleash destructive power far exceeding their own level.

Moreover, with the experience of fighting together, their teamwork became increasingly refined, which was another significant improvement.

Even in major ninja villages, the majority of elite ninjas of normal caliber are Chunin.

Don't underestimate the importance of Chunin. A proper Chunin is a commander who can lead a small battle. They must also have excellent skills. They are promoted quickly only when they are exceptionally talented or during special circumstances during wartime. Normally, the title of Chunin is awarded after passing an examination.

Those people probably lack military skills, but they are certainly capable.

Unfortunately, they also have a powerful individual who can serve as a commander.

“We can provide the route and some ninja tools,” the Root ninja said.

“We can send some men,” the rock-dwelling ninja said seriously.

What Rock Hidden Village has no shortage of 'heroes' who 'voluntarily' dedicate themselves to the village.

"Our only target is Yuge Fifty Strings. Kill him, and our mission will be complete!" the Rock-Hidden Ninja said in a deep voice, his eyes revealing obvious resentment when he mentioned Yuge Fifty Strings.

"As for those bloodline ninjas, how much you get depends entirely on your abilities!"

The Cloud Village ninja's eyes lit up; the deaths of his comrades were largely forgotten under this temptation.

The death of a comrade is certainly infuriating and regrettable, but the existence of merit can make up for it all.

I am definitely angry.