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Chapter 104 Whose disciple attacked Konoha?

"Teaching ninjutsu to ninjas from other villages without authorization is an act of treason!"

Danzo, leaning on his cane, was furious.

But a glimpse of a tall figure in the sky in the video over the corner of his eye nearly made him scream in terror.

They immediately fell silent and made no further movement.

He recalled that after discovering the Akatsuki organization, he was wary of their gradually expanding power, especially since their ideology contradicted his own. Furthermore, after they closely aligned themselves with the Land of Fire, he decided to take action to destroy them.

I never expected that the red-haired brat would possess the Rinnegan.

The legendary immortal's eye.

Damn it, if Jiraiya hadn't taught him ninjutsu, I could have obtained the Rinnegan without lifting a finger and embedded it in my chest... I could have killed that mere Uchiha Sasuke by simply taking off his clothes.

How could there be any follow-up events, ending up like this where even Wood Release and Sharingan have been lost?

"It's all your fault, Jiraiya!"

Danzo remained expressionless, but his teeth were grinding so hard that even Root behind him could hear it clearly.

He glared venomously at Jiraiya, suppressing his hatred for the time being.

The video has ended.

The image freezes on four frog signs.

"When the dream comes true, even if we are scattered all over the world, we will come back here and the three of us will send our blessings together."

"I must invite Jiraiya-sensei then."

"Of course!"

It was a heartwarming scene. No one expected that Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, would take a commoner from the Land of Rain as his disciple.

Just as everyone was waiting for the questions, the video lit up again.

[The second video has started playing]

The second video is related to Hiruzen Sarutobi; it shows his training of the three legendary Sannin during their childhood.

[The third video segment has started playing]

The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, also spent time with his students.

[Fourth video segment playing]

Finally, the video shifts to Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village), showing Onoki teaching Deidara and Kurotsuchi about the Will of Stone. Although there's playful bickering, the bond between master and disciple is palpable.

Just when everyone was puzzled, a problem arose.

[Question: Up until Kaguya Otsutsuki's appearance, whose disciple attacked Konoha?]

a. Jiraiya's apprentice

b. Hiruzen Sarutobi's apprentice

c. Minato Namikaze's disciple

d. Ōnoki, apprentice of the Two Scales

After this question was posed, the atmosphere in the stands suddenly became tense.

Hiruzen Sarutobi glared at the short, old man and asked, "Tsuchikage, your disciple attacked Konoha. I need an explanation!"

At the same time, I'm somewhat relieved by Naruto's luck in getting a golden critical hit.

This is how we were able to learn about the Iwagakure attack on Konoha in advance.

I just don't know the time.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the answer to this question is the last one, so there's no need to elaborate.

Although they were somewhat worried about Jiraiya's apprentice from another village, seeing the blond kid's sunny and cheerful remarks, and the red-haired kid's absolute admiration for the blond kid, they were certain that he would not go against Jiraiya's wishes to attack Konoha.

His own disciple... Orochimaru is a possibility, but given his strength, without a village defense map, he simply wouldn't be able to break into the heavily fortified Konoha village single-handedly, so he's ruled out.

Rin and Obito, Minato's disciples, have already sacrificed themselves for Konoha. It's impossible for Kakashi, the remaining disciple, to betray Konoha.

Therefore, after eliminating all incorrect options, there is only one answer.

"Is Jiraiya a lecherous old man?"

Naruto pouted, mimicking Shikaku's expression as he pondered, and said, "The lecherous old man is a Konoha ninja, so he wouldn't attack Konoha. The Third Hokage is the Hokage, so his disciple wouldn't attack Konoha either. Minato Namikaze is the Fourth Hokage, so he wouldn't attack the village either. I choose the last one."

The logic is simple and straightforward.

But the players didn't laugh, because they thought the same way.

This question doesn't require any brainpower at all; it's practically a free resurrection coin.

I'm tired of using the word "envy".

[Incorrect answer]

"Wrong! Wasn't it Iwagakure attacking Konoha?"

"Deidara, you brat, has already defected from Iwagakure and has nothing to do with our village anymore. If anyone dares to slander Iwagakure again, I wonder if you can withstand my Dust Release."

Onoki said righteously.

Is it really not Iwagakure?

Everyone's expressions turned strange.

In other words, it was the Konoha ninja who launched the attack, which was indeed very unexpected.

However, it's understandable. After all, Hiruzen Sarutobi's teachings were flawed, resulting in the emergence of an S-rank rogue ninja like Orochimaru. The attack on the village can only be described as reaping what they sowed.

"I choose Orochimaru, Hiruzen Sarutobi's disciple."

Some players immediately answered the question.

Everyone cursed him for being cunning and turned to look at the Grass Village ninja who had answered first.

[Incorrect answer]

hiss……

Everyone was somewhat surprised and doubtful, as it was not the rogue ninja Orochimaru.

After two waves of monster attacks, only a few hundred players remained in the Ninja God Battle, with Kankuro being the fastest among them.

He said with certainty, "I chose Raiya's disciple. Although we seem to have a deep master-disciple relationship, he is, after all, from an outsider village and could very well attack Konoha for the sake of the Land of Rain."

Everyone nodded in agreement; the analysis made perfect sense.

[Incorrect answer]

hiss……

All the Konoha ninjas in the arena couldn't help but turn their heads to look at Kakashi, whose face was full of innocence.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi showed a pained expression.

"Kakashi, I didn't expect it to be you!"

Matt Kai let out a shriek and wept bitterly.

He considers his opponent his lifelong rival, constantly trying to surpass him, and even researching techniques like Night Guy to leave for him. It seems he's going to use them now?

"I...I'm not me..."

Kakashi was visibly flustered, waving his hands repeatedly.

Although his father's death left him feeling very lost for a while and he had many thoughts about it, he has long since let it go.

His best friend Obito died for Konoha, entrusting his Sharingan to him and asking him to protect Rin. He failed to protect her, and now only a memorial stone engraved with their names remains.

He had no intention of attacking Konoha at all.

"If it's not you, then is it Rin who died, or Obito?"

Danzo angrily pounded his cane, wishing he could get out of the prison right now and gouge out Kakashi's Sharingan.

"I choose Kakashi."

Looking at the players eager to try after eliminating all the wrong answers,

Fang Yi felt it was a bit unfair; it should have been set up as an auction system, where whoever offered the most reward points would get to answer.

[Incorrect answer]

Chojuro was dumbfounded.

Even though the resurrection coin smelled intoxicating, there was still a twist.

Are all four answers wrong?

Kakashi breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I told you it wasn't me, Guy, don't do anything rash."

Shikaku frowned and analyzed, "Is it possible that this is a multiple-choice question?"

As soon as this word comes out,

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face showed astonishment, followed by a bitter smile. So many thieves were actually coveting Konoha.

"I choose Orochimaru, Hiruzen Sarutobi's apprentice, and Deidara, the apprentice of Ōnoki Ryōhei!"

Temari gave her an answer.

[Incorrect answer]

If it's a multiple-choice question, there are many possible combinations, but only a few will have the highest accuracy.

The one with the lowest accuracy rate is definitely abc.

How could it be that the hostile Iwagakure didn't attack Konoha, but instead got riddled with holes by their own people?

"I selected Raiya's apprentice, as well as the apprentices of the Third and Fourth Hokage, to attack Konoha Village."

Gaara, with his thick dark circles under his eyes, gave the answer to this question.

Kankuro and Temari exchanged a helpless glance.

I know this is Gaara's way of venting his anger; his father's treatment of Jinchūriki was indeed too twisted.

It's only about two hundred reward points, so let's just consider it a way to calm Gaara down.

It can't possibly be correct anyway...

[Correct answer]

What?!

Hiruzen Sarutobi's old face immediately turned bright red, a deep liver color, as if he were in a dreamlike daze.

Sit upright and look straight ahead.

Faced with countless mocking glances, he quickly returned to normal, a testament to the composure of a veteran Hokage.

Onoki couldn't suppress the smile in his eyes and said, "Hokage, just as you said, Konoha loves peace and never attacks other countries lightly."

They only target their own people.

If it weren't for the Tsuchikage's serious image, he would have loved to burst out laughing, finally releasing years of pent-up frustration.

Back then, Minato Namikaze, then an elite Jonin, single-handedly overturned the entire battlefield between Iwagakure and Konoha, killing countless Iwagakure ninja, destroying the Kannabi Bridge, and causing Iwagakure to lose its best opportunity for expansion.

Raikage A couldn't help but laugh out loud, saying, "Is this an old Konoha tradition?"

Mei Terumi maintained her ladylike demeanor and refrained from making any sarcastic remarks.

I felt a little comforted.

Although Kirigakure has many rogue ninja, none of them can actually attack the village, unlike Konoha, where only elite ninja can attack other villages.

[Reward Distribution]

A gleaming coin landed in Gaara's palm.

He is not a player, so he doesn't have an inventory slot.

"I'm willing to pay 20,000 reward points to sell it to me, how about it?"

The speaker was a contestant, but he looked more like a shrewd businessman, and his attire was completely different from that of a traditional ninja.

It seems that not only ninjas are involved in this Chunin Exams, but even merchants are participating.

"Maki, is your village willing to part with this resurrection coin and sell it to Konoha?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's breathing became slightly heavy, and he inwardly lamented his loss.

Items that can revive the dead

What they need most is Konoha Village. Once they can revive the First Hokage, all the problems will be solved.

and,

The First Hokage was kind-hearted and there was no need to worry about him shaking up Konoha's political landscape and causing chaos. He was absolutely the strongest shield protecting the village.

"Lord Hokage, I'm so sorry, but our Sand Village is also in dire need of resurrection coins."

Maki cursed inwardly.

The resurrection skills sold in the game store are either extremely expensive, requiring the sacrifice of a Kage-level expert, or have complicated exchange conditions. For example, the prerequisite for exchanging the Samsara Rebirth Technique is to purchase the Rinnegan.

The prerequisite for purchasing the Rinnegan is purchasing the power of all things in the universe...

Achieving a true resurrection without any aftereffects is extremely difficult.

Therefore,

Gaara's resurrection coin could easily fetch an astronomical price, so how could the Third Hokage possibly offer 20,000 reward points?

Hiruzen Sarutobi said disappointedly, "Then I can't force you."

At the bottom of the arena, in the stands...

Might Guy looked utterly dejected, tears and snot streaming down his face. He sighed, "Kakashi, I never imagined you would actually betray Konoha."

"It wasn't me, I didn't do it, don't talk nonsense..."

Even Kakashi himself began to doubt whether he would really betray the village.

Inside the prison, Danzo's eyes were bloodshot with rage as he gritted his teeth and shouted, "Cowardly Hiruzen, kill Kakashi now!"

[Would you like to view the analysis video? (10,000 reward points per video)]

"Yes."

The other ninja villages were gloating, and although they were curious about the cause and effect, they were definitely unwilling to pay.

But Konoha has to pay for this reward.

The videos involving the attack on Konoha, if the cause cannot be clarified, are like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, posing a constant threat of injury or death to Konoha.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was filled with regret.

During the auction, we should have listened to Asuma and taken a tough stance, gathering funds from the ninja clans to purchase the resource map.

right now,

Players grow stronger rapidly, leveling up, improving skills, and acquiring life skills...

All items related to the Reincarnation Game rely on reward points, but with only one Ghost Iron Ore (Medium), it's simply not enough to make ends meet.

Asma, was I really wrong?

Recalling the resolute look in his youngest son's eyes when he left, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly felt very tired.

[Answer Explanation Playback]

There are two sections in total.

Danzo Shimura disguised himself as a Hidden Stone Ninja, framed the Akatsuki organization, and incited Hanzo, the leader of Amegakure, to kill the blond-haired brat who came to form an alliance with them with high hopes. This caused the red-haired brat to go berserk and reveal the terrifying power of the Rinnegan.

The entire room fell silent.

"The Rinnegan... it really exists?"

"Idiot, can't you just exchange the Rinnegan for the game merchant?"

"What I mean is, the Rinnegan already existed in the ninja world, and Konoha almost got their hands on it."

The atmosphere became strange again.

Onoki frowned and rebuked, "Hokage, the Hokage's advisor actually impersonated an Iwagakure ninja to frame others! I need an explanation!"

Why do I need to explain again?

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a terrible headache coming on. Just how many things had Danzo done behind his back? He said, "Danzo has already been stripped of his position as Hokage's advisor and imprisoned. That should be enough to settle things with Iwagakure, right?"

So that's how it is. Then it's not hard to understand why Jiraiya's disciple, who loves peace, would attack Konoha.

Honestly, I doubt I would have let it go either.

His hands gripped the armrests of the seat tightly.

They could have made contact with the Akatsuki through gentle means, with Jiraiya as a link, and there was even hope of bringing the talented Amegakure orphans into Konoha.

Rinnegan!

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt remorseful; it seemed he should really take some drastic measures against Root.

Most importantly, once you take action, you should eliminate the root of the problem. Leaving it as a potential threat led to the later attack on Konoha. Danzo was truly foolish.

The second paragraph,

The already dead Yahiko appeared in Konoha, slowly rising into the air, and spreading his arms in the very center.

"Let the world feel pain."

He lost his hearing instantly.

The force, like a tsunami, pushed aside all the buildings, and the entire Hidden Leaf Village was completely destroyed by a single ninjutsu, leaving only broken walls and deep craters.

Shocked!

Is this the power of the Rinnegan?

Lei Ying Ai's eyes widened, and he whispered, "After selling the materials produced from the Ghostly Rock Mine and Ghostly Sand River, a portion of the reward points will be used as reserve funds to purchase the Rinnegan."

Although the Sand Village tricked them and they failed to win the family token at auction, they also gained five resource maps as a bonus. After deducting rental and mining costs, they can earn 150,000 reward points per month.

They are quite wealthy and powerful.

"yes!"

The guard knelt on one knee and quickly left the arena stands.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression went blank, then turned to rage. He crushed the armrest in his hand and gritted his teeth, saying, "How dare they..."

"Shikaku, after the joint exams, you must gather intelligence on the Akatsuki organization. We absolutely cannot allow them to do anything to harm the village!"

No matter what, anyone who dares to harm the village must not be forgiven.

The second paragraph follows immediately.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's apprentices attacked Konoha.

Seeing Orochimaru appear in the video, Hiruzen Sarutobi showed no surprise, sighing, "As expected, it's Orochimaru?"

His most valued disciple had turned against him.

A sense of inexplicable sorrow.

It was all my fault for not training Orochimaru properly, etc...

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes widened suddenly.

In the video,

Orochimaru glanced at the scroll in his hand, paying little attention to most of it, but he saw it clearly.

That's a defense map of Konoha, marked with the root symbol!

Danzo, how dare you collude with rogue ninja!