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Chapter 42 Monster Siege

The city wall has reached level 20 and cannot be upgraded further. You must upgrade the starting village first.

A notification popped up.

This means that the defense level of the ninja beginner village has reached the highest level.

Without expending any extra reward points, Fang Yi lay flat and, with the help of the players, successfully completed the defensive fortifications that would have blocked the Ghost Mage.

"Indeed, many hands make light work!"

Fang Yi sighed inwardly.

In reality, news of the five-nation joint Chunin Exams has spread throughout the world. Everyone from commoners to nobles knows about it. Even the Sound Village, the Frost Village, and the major city forces that, while not ninja villages, have ninjas, have all signed up to participate.

All eyes were on Konohagakure.

In the game,

The approaching footsteps of the Ghost Mage have gripped the hearts of countless players.

Including the Hidden Mist Village and the Hidden Stone Village, these ninja forces who had tasted the benefits of the Reincarnation Game were also eager to make their move, having already prepared generous logistical supplies to welcome the Ghost Mage Salina.

Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf Village)

The two senior advisors sat in their chairs, looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a worried expression, and said, "The Chunin Exams are just around the corner. Not only do we need to build the exam venue, but we also need to strengthen the defensive barrier and the guard forces. The Ministry of Finance is about to collapse and can't even pay out the commissioned bonuses now."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, puffing on his pipe, frowned and said, "However, in the game, the Ghost Mage is crucial for sieges. If we withdraw support for the Konoha forces, it could put us in a passive position in the game."

During this time,

Asuma continuously recruited players from within the Land of Fire, including wandering ninjas, commoners, and nobles.

The original Konoha squad has grown into a hundred-strong force, with Asuma serving as the commander-in-chief, leading the entire army.

"Hiruzen, you're too indecisive!"

Danzo Shimura sneered, "Even if we give up hunting the Ghost Mage, there are still the Vampire Barons of the Crimson Wasteland. We can make up for it later."

"However, the Chunin Exams, a joint effort of the five nations, will be attended by nobles from each country, and the daimyo will also be present in person. If anything goes wrong, can you bear the consequences of the daimyo's wrath?"

Ninjas do not engage in production; all the funds needed to maintain the village's operation, including mission commissions, depend on the daimyo.

The reason why Sunagakure is poor is not only because the land is barren, but also because it is disliked by the daimyo, which led to the daimyo of the Land of Wind commissioning it to undertake a cross-border mission.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes were dry from the smoke, and he squinted as he asked, "In that case, could we first reduce the salaries of the various clans?"

"Absolutely not, Hiruzen, are you out of your mind?"

Mitokado Homura's eyes widened suddenly, and he roared, "The ninja clans are the foundation of Konoha! Cutting the salaries of the various clans is like digging up the roots of Konoha!"

Danzo Shimura also turned his eyes, staring at Hiruzen, who dared to say such a thing.

In a flash,

He saw Hiruzen Sarutobi, one of the Hokage's guards who had once volunteered to stand up and die to cover the retreat, not the Hokage who was now hunched over like a ridiculous old monkey.

Koharu Utatane said calmly, "The village distributes salaries to the ninja clans, and the ninja clans help the village defend against external enemies. If you cut their salaries without reason, the ninja clans will not agree to it."

"If you persist in your own way, Hiruzen, you will be impeached."

As soon as he finished speaking, Danzo Shimura sat up slightly.

Go on, let's talk about the impeachment. I'm not sleepy about that.

"In that case, we'll do as you say..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was like a balloon that had been inflated with great effort, but was easily punctured by a few words.

The two Hokage advisors had been away from the battlefield for too long and had no idea of ​​the terrifying power of the Samsara Game.

Danzo, however, was obsessed with intrigue and scheming, like a piece of wood trapped in dark shackles.

Those ninja clans,

Since the Uchiha clan was wiped out, they have all become taciturn, only considering the interests of their clan and neglecting Konoha.

This strange atmosphere was something even the Hokage himself couldn't change.

If I were twenty years younger, I would definitely be able to change the current situation!

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep drag on his cigarette, the smoke obscuring his face.

This is the best choice.

Konoha can no longer endure turmoil; it must develop peacefully and steadily until the new generation of branches and leaves grows up.

Thinking of Konoha's new generation, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled.

Naruto Uzumaki possesses a strong will and a genuinely unspoiled personality, yet the Nine-Tails' violent power is sealed within him.

There's also Rock Lee, who seems to lack talent but has the potential to unlock the Eight Gates, and the new generation of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, geniuses from the Hyuga branch family...

All I need to do is follow the rules and protect them as they grow, and Konoha will become strong again.

……

Deep within the Dead Soul Mountains,

Inside a magnificent black palace, an intense, ghostly aura surged, like a boiling ocean.

Both the walls and the smooth floor are made of top-grade ghost rock.

Even a small piece, no bigger than the palm of your hand, can be exchanged for dozens of reward points.

"How dare you lowly humans launch an attack and kill my general?"

The ghost mage Salina leaned against a soft leather cushion filled with ghostly energy, her brows furrowed tightly.

She was draped in a long black robe and was tall.

Her once delicate face was now covered with twisted, black worm-like runes that moved back and forth as her mouth opened and closed.

Below the palace steps,

The four armored ghost generals knelt before them, all with respectful expressions.

They were all imperial generals who had been killed by Salina and transformed into ghosts by secret magic. Their lives and deaths were entirely in Salina's hands, so they possessed absolute loyalty.

"I have ruled the Dead Soul Mountain Range for tens of thousands of years, yet my strength remains stuck at the second tier, unable to move."

"Fortunately, I recently came into contact with a being from hell. As long as I offer enough sacrifices, I can be granted corrupted divine power to help me break through to the second tier."

"In that case, let us offer the blood of these arrogant and ignorant humans as a sacrifice to the great apostles of hell!"

"Order all the wraiths of the Dead Soul Mountains to march towards the suddenly appeared human town!"

In an instant,

The ghosts of the Dead Soul Mountains began to stir. The four ghost generals dispersed, followed by a massive ghost army, and gathered wild ghosts along the way, making the army grow stronger and stronger.

Ghost cavalry, ghost armored soldiers, ghost archers...

Enormous ghostly warriors, ghostly beast armies formed by various wild beasts.

Densely packed, covering the sky and the earth.

The players were caught off guard and before they could react, they were instantly overwhelmed by the berserk ghosts and sent back to the starting village.

Whether they were casual players collecting materials or combat players hunting ghosts, everyone was stunned by this scene.

"Master, something terrible has happened!"

The white-haired loli turned pale with fright and said, "The Ghost Mage has mobilized his entire Ghost Legion to try and wipe out the newbie village."

Many worlds have been utterly destroyed by the all-out attack of pollution sources.

If the starting village is destroyed, all the efforts she and her master have made during this time will be in vain.

Fang Yi patted her head and smiled, "The players haven't exerted their full strength yet, don't panic."

An announcement was issued.

The Lord-level boss, Ghost Mage, launches an attack on the starting village, initiating the large-scale event [Monster Siege]

(End of this chapter)