I'm in Konoha, and I started with Ashura Chakra.

Chapter 144 was done by Bai Mao and the masked man, involving the implantation of the eyes of Kotoamatsukami.

Although Yagyu and his group fought fiercely in the illusionary world, Konoha in the outside world remained completely unchanged.

However, after Yagyu transformed the deaths of Konoha F4, all members of the Root organization, Danzo Shimura, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane into reality and dispelled the illusion.

Unbelievable scenes appeared in various parts of Konoha.

To others, the Konoha F4 members, whose expressions suddenly became blank, were seen turning to ash at a visible speed.

Just like Thanos snapping his fingers in The Avengers, these people's consciousness suddenly died, and they turned to ashes, completely disappearing into the world.

This scene left everyone stunned.

The ninjas who had gone to the Hokage Building with the Konoha F4 clan members to wait for Tsunade's arrival, discuss the changes in the moon in the sky, the marks on the backs of their hands, and how to deal with them were all terrified by the sudden ash-turned Konoha F4 clan members.

Some people with weaker mental fortitude were so frightened that they collapsed to the ground.

Such a scene is truly terrifying.

The person who was talking to you suddenly becomes blank-faced and then turns to ashes. Anyone would be scared in that situation.

After all, who knows if you'll be the next one to turn to ashes?

Soon after, the deaths of four ninja clans led by the Sarutobi clan, along with three Konoha elders—Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, and Shimura Danzo—and members of Root under Shimura Danzo's command, and the bizarre fact that their bodies had turned to ashes, shocked the entire village of Konoha.

Everyone, from major ninja clans to ordinary ninjas and civilians, knew about this.

After all, the sudden death of more than two thousand people, half of whom were ninjas, was even more shocking than the sudden annihilation of the Uchiha clan.

At least with the annihilation of the Uchiha clan, we know that the culprit was Uchiha Itachi.

However, the demise of the Konoha elders and their families was sudden, turning them to ashes.

This scene was witnessed not only by the ninjas but also by many villagers.

Considering the previous lunar changes and the marks on the back of his hand, some knowledgeable people quickly realized who the murderer was.

But they dared not speak out, because they knew very well that if the news were spread, the entire Hidden Leaf Village would be thrown into complete chaos.

After all, everyone in Konoha had been illuminated by the red moonlight, and fleeting marks appeared on the backs of their hands.

If the Konoha elders and their families all died at the hands of that unknown Uchiha.

This means that the other party can also kill them at any time.

If word gets out, all the villagers will be terrified, and order will completely collapse.

Moreover, the person who tells the story is very likely to be killed.

If they don't tell, they still have a sliver of hope.

After all, if that mysterious Uchiha had truly used his mark to kill, he could have wiped out the entire Hidden Leaf Village, but he didn't.

This shows that none of them were the other party's target.

Therefore, wise people chose to keep quiet.

"I'll probably be summoned by reverse spirits soon. You'll have to make do here for the next day. I'll take you back to Konoha tomorrow."

After Yagyu dispelled the illusion, he used the Flying Thunder God Technique to teleport Uchiha Sasuke and Uchiha Hikaru to Tanabata Street, where he said the following to them.

Then he took out a wad of banknotes from his person, stuffed them into Uchiha Hikaru's arms, and led them to the hotel.

bang——

Before even reaching the inn, Yagyu vanished in a puff of white smoke.

"What is reverse summoning?" Hikaru Uchiha asked Sasuke Uchiha.

"It's a technique where a summoning beast uses a summoning jutsu to summon its contractor to the Summoning World," Sasuke Uchiha explained. "However, very few summoning beasts can perform reverse summoning. The summoning beasts that ordinary ninja clans contract with may not even have developed intelligence. Generally, only the three great holy lands, which possess human intelligence and chakra, can do it."

"I see." Uchiha Hikaru seemed to understand slightly, then asked, "Will Onii-chan come back?"

"Yes, he will return to his previous position after he leaves the spirit world."

"Then let's wait here for Onii-chan."

Upon hearing that Yagyu would be returning, Uchiha Hikaru immediately stopped, stood with his arms crossed, activated his three-tomoe Sharingan, and scanned his surroundings warily, as if afraid that someone might take the opportunity to ambush Yagyu.

This is a legacy of the Warring States period; apart from family and clansmen, no one can be trusted.

Having suffered inhumane treatment since childhood, Uchiha Hikaru trusts no one except Yagyu.

She appears wary of her surroundings, but in reality, even Uchiha Sasuke is a target of her attention.

If Uchiha Sasuke makes any small move, she will definitely take action without hesitation.

Uchiha Sasuke, of course, knew nothing of this and assumed it was a habit of this "ancestor".

Bang!

Before long, a cloud of white mist appeared out of thin air, and Liu Sheng reappeared in his original position.

"Why are you still here? Go to the hotel and rest, and buy some food while you're at it."

Seeing Uchiha Sasuke and Uchiha Hikaru standing beside him, Yagyu was slightly taken aback at first, then raised his hand to pat Uchiha Hikaru's head and said with a smile, "Especially Hikaru, your health is a bit poor. You must be malnourished. Remember to eat more. Don't try to save me money. Onii-chan is very rich."

"Mmm... I understand, Onii-chan."

Uchiha Hikaru enjoyed Yagyu's head pat, her beautiful eyes narrowing into crescent moons as she nodded with a bright smile.

This appearance is completely different from before.

Uchiha Sasuke nodded expressionlessly.

Now that his great revenge has been achieved, Uchiha Sasuke has taken on the role of Yagyu's subordinate.

To repay Yagyu, Sasuke Uchiha would agree to do whatever Yagyu asked him to do, no matter how dangerous it was.

Having overcome his inner demons, Sasuke Uchiha began his transformation into the Sasuke Uchiha of Boruto.

"Sasuke, could you please take care of Hikari? After all, the era she lived in is different from ours."

Yagyu left Sasuke with these words and then vanished instantly.

When he reappeared, Yagyu was already in the Hokage's office, with Tsunade, who had rushed over to work overtime, next to him, and a large group of Jonin wearing green vests in front of him.

"Lord Yagyu!"

Upon seeing Yagyu appear, the Jonin immediately greeted him respectfully.

"Yagyu, you've come back just in time. Something big has just happened in the village."

With a furrowed brow, Tsunade quickly turned the moon in the sky red not long ago, and a special pattern appeared, with red moonlight shining down. Finally, she told Yagyu all the news about the mysterious deaths of the elders, the four major ninja clans, and the entire Root organization.

"A special pattern?"

Yagyu frowned slightly, then reached out and placed his hand on Tsunade's shoulder, releasing blue chakra from his palm.

A few seconds later, he formed a hand seal, and a large number of vines grew from the ground, climbing up the Jonin like snakes.

After binding these Jonin, the vines shimmered with blue light, which was the chakra absorbed from the Jonin's bodies.

Before they could completely absorb all their chakra, the vines loosened.

Under the questioning gazes of everyone, Yagyu slowly said, "There is no special chakra within your bodies. The destruction of the elders and the Sarutobi clan should not have been caused by that special mark, but by unknown means."

Upon hearing this, the Jonin breathed a sigh of relief, their anxious hearts finally calming down.

They had complete faith in Yagyu's words, after all, Wood Release was a power that surpassed the Mangekyou Sharingan, and even Madara Uchiha was no match for the First Hokage.

Moreover, their chakra was indeed drained just now. Since Yagyu, who drained their chakra, said that he had no other chakra, it means that the mark is not permanent.

Tsunade breathed a sigh of relief, but quickly frowned again and asked, "If it wasn't killing with marks, then what exactly are these marks? And how did that mysterious guy manage to kill the elders and several ninja clans from a distance?"

"Were only the elders, the four major ninja clans, and the Root organization killed?" Yagyu asked again with certainty, "Were there any deaths among those unrelated to the four major ninja clans and the Root organization?"

"no."

Tsunade said with great certainty, "Except for the members of the four major ninja clans outside the village, all the members of the four major ninja clans and the Root organization in Konoha, whether they were ordinary people without chakra or elite Jonin like Asuma, were all turned to ashes in an instant, leaving not even a corpse behind."

Yagyu frowned again, deep in thought, and said, "If that's the case, those marks must be some kind of visual perception technique. They can locate and mark targets using chakra, bloodline limits, or even bloodlines, and then use unknown techniques to perform long-range curse attacks!"

Before anyone else could speak, Yagyu added, "The Akatsuki once had a member, Hidan, an S-rank rogue ninja from Yugakure in the Land of Rivers. He was a devout follower of a certain cult. Not only did he possess an immortal body that was immune to all physical damage, but he could also use a curse technique to kill others by obtaining their blood. Whatever damage he suffered, the other party would suffer the same damage."

"Was it one of the two guys you killed back then?" Tsunade asked.

"Um."

Yagyu nodded and offered his guess: "If nothing unexpected happens, the destruction of the four major ninja clans and the Root organization all stemmed from a special curse, even more advanced than Hidan's curse!"

"Or rather, apart from the curse killing, there is no other explanation for why the four major ninja clans and the Root organization suddenly disappeared."

Looking at the pale-faced Jonin, Yagyu said calmly, "There's no need to be so nervous. I'm absolutely certain that you don't have any other chakra."

"Moreover, a curse of this level cannot be without any restrictions. Since the opponent did not wipe out everyone in Konoha, it means he simply could not do it."

"However, the fact that he only targeted the elders, the four major ninja clans, and members of the Root organization indicates that he has a deep-seated hatred for these four ninja clans, or more precisely, for the elders. He started preparing a long time ago, but only made his move now."

Upon hearing this, the Jonin breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, alarm bells were ringing in their hearts.

From now on, when I go out on missions, even if I bleed, I must collect my blood.

If Yagyu hadn't mentioned it, they wouldn't have known that there were actually curse-based ninjutsu in the ninja world.

Even more terrifying is that it was a curse that could wipe out an entire race.

No... there must be some restrictions!

As if they had just remembered something, the Jonin felt much more relaxed.

They discovered that only members of the four major ninja clans who remained in the village had died.

All the members who were sent out were safe and sound, and the intelligence had already been sent back.

This means that the unknown enemy is not killed through bloodline curses, but rather, as Yagyu said, locked onto by special perception.

Those marks and the red moonlight are a special kind of sensory lock-on.

"You may leave now."

At this moment, Tsunade seemed to have discovered something and gave orders to the Jonin: "Go and inform the ninja below to come to the Hokage Building for inspection tomorrow. Remember, do not discuss or spread rumors, or I will punish them severely."

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

The Jonin nodded respectfully and then left the Hokage's office together.

After all the Jonin had left, Tsunade looked at Yagyu with a serious expression and said, "Yagyu, what do you know?"

"Ah...it's just a guess."

Yagyu nodded, his expression grave, and said, "If nothing unexpected happens, this should be the work of Hyakko and the masked man who caused the Nine-Tailed Fox's rampage back then."

"Hyakuma? You mean Hiruko?" Tsunade's expression changed, as if she had recalled something, and she said in a deep voice, "If it is Hiruko, then it is indeed possible that he is capable of doing it. It was Sarutobi-sensei who ordered us to hunt him down back then."

"Now that Sarutobi-sensei is dead, he's chosen to take revenge on Sarutobi-sensei's family... Has that bastard already obtained the Mangekyou Sharingan?"

Thinking of this, Tsunade slammed her fist on the table, causing numerous cracks to spread out, almost shattering the desk with her punch.

Yagyu raised an eyebrow and continued solemnly, "I don't know if he obtained the Mangekyou Sharingan, but that masked man back then did possess the Mangekyou Sharingan."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade's expression turned grave. "So, does that mean the Akatsuki organization might now possess three pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan?"

"No, if Hiruko possesses the Mangekyou Sharingan, then the Akatsuki only has two pairs."

Suddenly, Yagyu said, "Uchiha Itachi is dead. He was killed by Uchiha Sasuke."

"Is Itachi Uchiha really dead?"

Tsunade's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Yagyu.

"Really, because I was one of the witnesses."

Yagyu smiled and said, "Uchiha Sasuke almost died with Uchiha Itachi, and then I saved him. The masked man also wanted to take them away, but he couldn't beat me. It was at the moment of the fight that I saw the eyes under his mask, and they were three-tomoe Sharingan."

As if remembering something, Tsunade quickly asked, "Has Uchiha Sasuke woken up? Legend has it that the Uchiha clan's infighting greatly increases the chance of awakening the Mangekyou Sharingan. Has Uchiha Sasuke awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan?"

"Tsunade-neechan, are you suspecting Sasuke did it?"

Yagyu smiled and reassured him, "Don't worry, it's not Sasuke Inui's. He did awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan, but it's a six-pointed star pattern, which is different from the moon pattern and mark you just mentioned."

"Besides, he's been with me these past two days. If he did it, wouldn't I know?"

Tsunade breathed a sigh of relief and then smiled, "That's good. We should suppress the news even more, otherwise Sasuke Uchiha will definitely be treated differently when he comes back, and might even drive away a Mangekyou Sharingan user."

"It's not certain whether he'll come back."

Yagyu smiled confidently and said, "But I have a way to bring him back."

"Are you going to tell him the truth?" Tsunade frowned slightly and shook her head. "It's best not to. Otherwise, if he finds out that the culprit who wiped out the Uchiha clan was not Itachi Uchiha, but a high-ranking official of Konoha, he might transfer his hatred to our Konoha."

"Don't worry, I'm not telling him the truth."

"Itachi Uchiha foresaw the moment Sasuke would learn the truth, so to prevent Sasuke from transferring his hatred to Konoha, he had already left a backup plan with Naruto. If I go to Naruto, I can bring back an Uchiha Sasuke who is absolutely loyal to Konoha," Yagyu said, half-jokingly.

He certainly wouldn't use Kotoamatsukami on Sasuke Uchiha, but he could use it to retrieve the Kotoamatsukami that Itachi Uchiha had placed with Naruto.

In this way, the two eyes of the god of heaven are in his hands.

Afterwards, as long as you read Uchiha Hikaru's memories and find the method of the Uchiha clan to implant eye techniques into her, even if Yagyu doesn't reveal Kotoamatsukami, he can still obtain Kotoamatsukami with both eyes by implanting eye techniques.

In this way, Yagyu's mastery of illusion magic is truly unbeatable.

"Then it's up to you."

Seeing Yagyu's confidence, Tsunade stopped trying to stop him.

"Leave him to me, I'll bring him back in a couple of days."

Yagyu nodded and then teleported away again.

(End of this chapter)