This puppeteer is a bit... well...

Chapter 256 The Eradication of the Otsutsuki Clan and the Battle Within the Mechanical Castle

Regardless of social status, temperament, age, or gender, betrayal is something everyone despises and scorns. This is especially true for ninjas, whose standard of conduct is to obey rules and be loyal to their masters.

They hate betrayal more than most people do.

Kushina couldn't understand Yoru's actions at all...

She was personally taught by the Third Hokage, and there were experts in each area who could provide guidance whenever needed. The neighbors also often took care of her in her daily life. Konoha's treatment of Yoru Moyo and the bond she developed with him were impeccable. She didn't understand why Yoru Moyo would betray Konoha.

"I did not betray Konoha."

Everyone was stunned by Ye Moyang's calm response.

Kushina blinked and asked instinctively, "So what's this?"

"To carry out the mission." Nightfall replied calmly, "I am not a person of Konoha, but a puppet created by my master, burdened with the mission of infiltrating Konoha, learning Wood Release, and inflicting heavy damage on Konoha at the critical moment."

"Impossible!" Kushina shook her head in disbelief. "Wood Release is a power unique to the First Hokage, and only members of the Senju clan can inherit it, let alone..."

Kushina didn't say the rest, but everyone present understood.

That means that as someone who is being groomed by the village, it's impossible not to conduct an identity check on the target.

"People always use their own understanding to judge things, and then instinctively deny things that are beyond their understanding, but..." Ye Moyang replied calmly, "A person's life is too short compared to the whole world, and the truths that can be understood are pitifully few."

Wood Release was never exclusive to the First Hokage... No, Wood Release wasn't even the First Hokage's power, nor was it something only members of the Senju clan could inherit.

Although it is unknown where the First Hokage obtained this power, he was not the originator of Wood Release.

"My master has unraveled the secrets of Wood Release and used his unique power and techniques to create me, who possesses Wood Release. Whether you believe it or not, whether you accept it or not, this is the truth."

"impossible!"

Kushina couldn't accept it, and a powerful burst of chakra erupted from her body, with golden chains surrounding her emerging from her abdomen.

However, the chains flew halfway before falling limply to the ground, and even Kushina collapsed weakly, letting the vines bind and support her body.

—Chakra absorption.

Once he makes contact with Wood Release, he can absorb the chakra of the person he touches as nourishment and grow stronger, while the target will continuously weaken.

This is why Wood Release is so overpowered and so effective against Tailed Beasts.

"Kurama, Gyūki, Isobu, Kokuō, Matatabi, Son Goku, Chōmyō..." Yoru no Osamu's calm gaze swept over the seven Jinchūriki one by one, and then he called out the names of the Tailed Beasts within them, which shocked the Tailed Beasts.

Ever since the Sage of Six Paths created them and scattered them throughout the world, all mankind have regarded them as symbols of disaster and fear because of their power.

Towards the end of the Warring States period, the First Hokage used his immense power to seal them away as weapons to balance the power of the ninja world, distributing them to various ninja villages.

Apart from the First Hokage and all the Ashuras of the past, no one else ever asked them their names... no, they didn't even have any interaction with them.

The Sage of Six Paths' prophecy that humans and tailed beasts would become partners who help each other seems to have become a delusional statement that can never be realized.

How do you know our names?

The Gyu-oni and Killer Bee exchanged consciousness and asked a question.

"My master told me," Ye Moyang replied calmly. "My master has a plan, and he needs your help, so he sent me to communicate with you."

"Exchange?" the bull demon sneered. "Isn't it about using force to subdue us?"

"The master said you would agree."

"Oh, so confident?"

"Because this matter is also related to you... no, rather, it was originally your business." Ye Moyang said, "With the master's strength, he could have stayed out of it, but he still has attachments to this world, and he still has bonds with the companions he has cared for and who grew up with him. He wants to take advantage of the fact that he still has humanity to solve all the hidden dangers for them."

"Does the 'hidden danger' refer to the Allied Shinobi Forces?"

Isobu, whose consciousness had been swapped with Yagura's, also scoffed, "If it's to help Sunagakure dominate the ninja world, your master doesn't need our power at all!"

As he spoke, he looked towards the city wall at the battle between the First Hokage, Ryuji Ayaki, and Kurenai.

The powerful force of the three created an open space within a radius of dozens of miles. The city wall, which even the Tailed Beast Ball could not break through, was covered with irregular and huge dents and fist marks. Furthermore, a section of the city wall, more than a thousand meters long, tilted and leaned, with even the foundation protruding.

but.

Despite the chaotic aftermath of the battle, the First Hokage was clearly under pressure in a one-on-two fight.

Without the firepower suppression of the First Hokage and Jinchuriki, even with the Second Hokage and Minato Namikaze joining the battle, they could not reverse the disadvantage on the front lines.

It seems the outcome of the battle is already decided.

but……

"It has nothing to do with the Allied Shinobi Forces."

Looking at the astonished Jinchuriki, Yoru seemed to see the same expression on the Tailed Beasts' faces.

He said calmly, "The Allied Ninjas have never taken the Ninjas seriously from the beginning. If it weren't for eliminating that hidden danger, they would have been wiped out before they could even get to the floating continent. Even now, they can be wiped out with a wave of the hand."

"..."

Everyone opened their mouths wide, but no sound came out.

The Allied Shinobi Forces... were never taken seriously from the start; they could be wiped out with a wave of the hand.

"What, what kind of joke is this!" Yugito, his forehead dripping with cold sweat, questioned weakly, "Anyone can talk big. If you could really wipe out the Allied Forces with a wave of your hand, then why have so many people sacrificed themselves fighting against them? Is this child's play?"

"Ants will never understand why children would squat by and watch them move, nor can they predict that children could easily kill them with water or fire..." As she spoke, Ye Moyang's eyes sharpened. "Humans, who are like ants, if you want to understand your master's behavior, then at least transform from an ant into a human."

"So what exactly does your master want to do?"

An impatient voice came from Kushina's body.

He didn't get along with Kushina, and it took him a while to get a chance to speak, as he was eager to know what she was going to do about the Tailed Beasts.

Ye Moyang looked over, his face solemn, and slowly said, "The Sage of Six Paths, the Ten-Tails, Kaguya Otsutsuki, and even the enemy from the stars that she was wary of and feared... all the hidden dangers that exist in this ninja world... no, this world, this universe, are all targets for the master to eradicate."

……

Inside the city, elite squads of the Allied Forces moved through the quiet and complex alleyways.

As Obito hurried forward, he asked worriedly, "I can feel the intense commotion even from this far away. What's going on on the battlefield?"

"Is that even a question?" Huoguang said. "They've already reached the city walls, which means the allied forces have won at least the initial attack. If they could win the initial attack, they certainly will win the subsequent one."

"That's right, it definitely will!"

Obito clenched his fists as if trying to convince himself.

However, both Kakashi and Shisui held a pessimistic view of the battlefield outside.

Before infiltrating the city, they had observed the situation on the main battlefield.

Although they successfully breached the city walls, they paid a heavy price. Now, facing a direct offensive and defensive battle, the fighting will undoubtedly be even more brutal than before.

Thinking of this, Shisui couldn't help but say, "If we hurry, the sooner we seize control of the Mechanical City, the sooner the war will end!"

Upon hearing this, Kakashi, as the team leader, remained silent for a moment before nodding in agreement, "...Speed ​​up while maintaining secrecy!"

"yes!"

The group quickened their pace, turned the corner of the alley ahead, and then suddenly stopped.

This was a fairly wide alley, roughly the size of half a football field. At the end of the alley, right next to a wall with a huge gear, stood a person.

He was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and trousers, with a thick stubble on his chin and messy hair. He had a half-burnt cigarette dangling from his mouth, and his right hand, hanging by his side, held a bottle with a quarter of its contents remaining... His eyes were unfocused and listless, like a drunkard who was drunk all the time.

But whether it was Kakashi, Shisui, or Obito, they all wore solemn expressions.

They recognized the disheveled man—his name was "Kohinata Mukai".

"He used Frost Concealment to hide his tracks, but he was still discovered." Zhongji took a deep breath and warned, "He should have sensory abilities, so be careful."

"So what?" Huoguang drew his long sword from his back and chuckled easily, "No matter how powerful he is, he's still just one person."

As he spoke, he formed a hand seal with his left hand, his body gradually faded, and then he disappeared from the spot.

"Don't be impulsive, that guy is very strong!" Kakashi warned, but received no response.

He was secretly worried, but dared not make any rash moves.

Because Kohinata's unfocused gaze was looking at him, it put immense pressure on him, giving him the illusion that he would be killed if he was even slightly distracted.

But is it really just an illusion?

The Hidden Leaf Village's Anbu consists of seventy members, commanded by the Anbu Captain and Vice Captain. It is divided into four squads, each with 17 members. Each squad has one squad leader, who oversees four platoons.

As one of the four squad leaders of the Anbu, Kakashi has a high level of authority.

He had reviewed Kohinata Mukai's information and knew that he was the captain of another secret branch with an impressive mission record, definitely not an ordinary person.

"You've finally arrived."

Ignoring the flames that disappeared into the alley, Kohinata smiled happily, took the cigarette butt out of his mouth and stomped it out, then gulped down the wine in the bottle.

"Uh~"

Kohinata hiccuped, his body swaying slightly, as if he could barely stand.

He gave a thumbs up and pointed behind him, "The control system is right behind me. As long as you kill me, the gate will open automatically."

"Kakashi!"

Obito roared and darted to the front of the group, his hands rapidly forming hand seals. Kakashi and Shisui drew their short swords and charged towards Kohinata from the left and right respectively.

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!"

Obito unleashed a fireball, which flew past Kakashi and Shisui before reaching them.

Kohinata smiled gently and tossed the bottle in her hand to the left.

"Bang!"

The bottle shattered in mid-air, and the sparks from the sword strike left a shadow in the air before Kohinata grabbed him by the neck, as if he had crashed into it himself.

"Haven't you seen my intelligence?"

Kohinata spoke dismissively, then flung the flame at the fireball.

"Bang!"

The fireball exploded, and sparks spread outwards with the impact, forcing Kakashi and Shisui, who were following behind, to jump to the sides.

But just as the two jumped apart, Kohinata's figure burst out of the dust, moving so fast that it left a trail of afterimages.

"Be careful!"

"Don't engage him in close combat!"

Kakashi and Shisui were both startled and immediately spoke up to warn each other.

But Obito had his own plans.

He had already activated his Mangekyou Sharingan and could see Kohinata's trajectory clearly... Although the opponent was fast, he wasn't fast enough to be unable to handle her in close combat.

And as long as you engage in close combat, your opponent will look at you.

If Kohinata looks at him, he can use his Mangekyou Sharingan to meet his gaze and subdue him with genjutsu.

Although eye techniques of the same level can resist or even be immune to eye technique-based genjutsu, his Mangekyou Sharingan is clearly of a higher level than the Byakugan.

Once the two sides make eye contact, even for just a moment, the outcome can be decided.

Moreover, his divine power gives him an advantage in close combat.

As he was thinking, Kohinata came to Obito's side and struck out with his right hand in a palm strike.

Obito did not dodge, but instead raised his hand to grab at Kohinata.

"Phew~"

As the wind from their palms blew, the two seemed to pass through each other as if they were in the same world but on parallel lines.

Obito had planned this all along; he stopped the moment his body passed through and grabbed again with his backhand.

But Kohinata suddenly took a step, shattering the ground as his speed doubled, breaking through the air barrier and appearing suddenly in front of Nakayoshi.

"The second one!"

Kohinata's voice reached the ears of the overweight Kirigakure ninja, and his iron palm gently pressed against his chest.

Zhongji's body jolted, then he was sent flying backward, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth as he died.

Kohinata slowly turned around and said calmly, "There are three left."

"Damn it!"

Obito glanced at Huoguang, who was covered in burns and motionless, and then at Chukichi, who was also motionless in the distance. He clenched his fists tightly.

"Don't act impulsively!"

Shisui and Kakashi instantly appeared in front of Obito, as if afraid he would rush up and fight desperately.

"Don't worry, I won't act impulsively."

Obito said through gritted teeth.

Although he wanted to rush up and kill Kohinata immediately, the recent exchange made him realize the difference in their strength.

Although Huoguang Zhiqing reacted with disdain, he was absolutely not careless in the slightest... His strength may not be top-notch, but as a veteran Jonin of Iwagakure, his experience is definitely the most extensive among these people.

He deduced from the sudden change in the serious expressions of Kakashi and the other two that the enemy was a very troublesome opponent. Therefore, he deliberately acted as if he was underestimating the enemy to lull them into a false sense of security, so as to lay the groundwork for a sneak attack later.

However, he was unaware that Kohinata possessed the Byakugan. Acting based on past experience, he missed the opportunity to exchange information with Kakashi and the others, leading to the failure of his sneak attack. He chose to launch a sneak attack when Obito, Kakashi, and Shisui were coordinating their attack and the enemy's attention was focused on the enemy attacking from the front.

This is indeed the best time to launch a sneak attack, but only if the other party cannot see you.

However, Kohinata possesses the Byakugan, which allows her to see things that ordinary people cannot see, even without awakening it.

Furthermore, due to the inheritance of heredity, Kohinata only has one Byakugan, and before it is opened, it is a black pupil, which is even more unexpected for Hikaru.

Just as he thought his sneak attack had succeeded and subconsciously relaxed his guard, he was hit by a bottle, lost his composure, and was then captured by the enemy in one move and used as a tool to break his opponent's attack.

Kohinata's subsequent attack was also very ingenious, using a feint to the east while attacking in the west. It seemed that the target was Obito, but in fact it was Nakayoshi, who was acting as a support.

As a sensory ninja, he is the weakest in combat.

Of course, this is also related to the fact that he knew about the Divine Might skill in advance.

If he hadn't known about this ability, he might have had to put in a lot of effort.

However, during the attack, he used his ability to lower his head and advance, giving the enemy no opportunity to take advantage, which is enough to show his experience.

Perhaps, for them, the worst thing is not the gap in strength, but the lack of experience.

(End of this chapter)