Naruto: I, the villain template, was hailed as a savior.

Chapter 44 The Unfamiliar Whirlpool Kid (Seeking Monthly Tickets!!)

The borders of the Land of Whirlpools were shrouded in thick fog.

Only a few streaks of blood could be vaguely seen blooming abruptly in the mist.

"...What was that sound?"

The young guard, who had been dozing off, suddenly woke up and looked around.

But his weakness was also exposed at the same time, and before he could react, the fleeting opening was fatal.

呲!

As the bright, cold light flashed by, the red-haired man's severed head flew into the air.

The young guard's body and head separated smoothly, and the other was instantly cut into pieces of flesh.

Blood burst open instantly, splattering in all directions.

The taut threads revealed in the mist dripped blood continuously under the moonlight.

"Aren't these guys incredibly slow-witted?"

Following the trajectory of the steel wire, Kushimaru Kurishari emerged, a sinister smile playing on his lips. "To be honest," he said, "this is my first time participating in a clan extermination operation. It seems much simpler than I expected."

After saying that, he looked around as if trying to get a response.

And on the trees around him, dark shadows were crouching and standing.

The hazy moonlight filtered through the dense foliage, casting shadows on them, while their pupils, like will-o'-the-wisps, gazed into the distance.

"Enough talk, Kushimaru Kurihara, they haven't experienced war in decades!"

As soon as he finished speaking, an incredibly tall figure walked into the middle of the many Hidden Mist ninjas. His long orange hair reached his waist, his neck was wrapped in loose bandages, and his cheeks were painted with green stripes.

It was none other than Suigetsu Hozuki, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, who served as the leader of the advance team and wielded the great sword Samehada.

"The border guards have been dealt with, and we are now preparing to infiltrate the capital."

He carried Samehada, wrapped in cloth, and grinned, revealing a mouthful of shark teeth. He said, "Those bloodstained ninjas are the real main force of this operation. Our advance team only has one mission."

"Because this invasion is a blitzkrieg, if it drags on for too long, many unexpected factors will come into play. The power of the Uzumaki clan should not be underestimated, and Konoha may also send reinforcements."

"Therefore, we must act quickly. Before the Land of Whirlpools discovers the anomaly, Nakaji will use Dark Release to open a loophole in the barrier, then find the barrier's core and destroy it. The Bloodstained Ninjas will follow up afterward."

On the tree next to him, a fat man wearing a ninja hat, red glasses, and a string of red Buddhist beads around his neck nodded.

"The Uzumaki clan's barrier hasn't been changed in almost forty years, and it's already riddled with loopholes. Please have complete trust in my Dark Release technique."

The fat man, nicknamed "Zhongji," spoke with a strong and resonant tone, appearing even more honest and straightforward among this group of lunatics.

However, as the owner of "Bloodline Limit: Dark Release", he can directly convert other people's ninjutsu into chakra and store it in his own body, so breaking the barrier of the Land of Whirlpools for a short time is not a difficult task.

"According to the plan, after the barrier is destroyed, Raiga Kurosuki and Jinpachi Murashi will lead the charge to cause a disturbance."

Suigetsu Hozuki looked up at the two figures sitting cross-legged in the tree and asked, "Are you alright?"

"It doesn't matter." Jinpachi glanced at the man beside him, his tone full of mockery. "Whether anyone else survives or not is none of my business."

"I have no objection," replied a man with long green hair and bandages wrapped around his upper body beside him. "I will use the strongest lightning to bury them alive."

—One of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, wielder of the Raito (Lightning Blade) Kiba, Kurosuki Raiga.

His "Raiden Fang" is the fastest blade imbued with lightning, capable of generating lightning to unleash immense power.

"very good!"

Watermelon Mountain Pufferfish Demon grinned with satisfaction, revealing his sharp teeth, and said coldly, "This is our first time working together on a mission. How much credit we get depends on our own abilities."

"But I hope that no internal discord arises before we invade the Land of Whirlpools... Miyajogo, do you understand what I mean?"

As he spoke, he kept staring at the incongruous man leaning against the tree, wearing triangular sunglasses, his tone revealing no concealment of warning or threat.

"Relax, I have professional ethics."

Ignoring the threat from Suigetsu Hozuki, Miyajo Mamoru still wore a carefree grin: "The Third Hokage has become so terrifying lately. If a ninja like me, from the Blood Pond Clan, doesn't cooperate, it will be difficult for me to survive even if I go back."

Upon hearing this, Kushimaru Kurihara scoffed disdainfully, but did not say anything inappropriate.

As a staunch supporter of the "Bloody Mist Faction," he believed that, apart from the four of them who were members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, these bastards from the Bloodstained Ninja Clan should not have appeared on this mission.

It would be better to replace them with those three idiots, Kusanagi, Chojiro, and Biwa Juzo. Although they are not very skilled with ninja swords, they are at least more trustworthy than this guy from the Blood Pond Clan in front of us.

It would be best if they served as cannon fodder along with the bloodstained ninjas who were sent to directly confront the Uzumaki clan.

Anyway, those ninja clans were already terrified, and they obeyed whatever the Third Hokage asked them to do.

"Alright, since there are no objections, let's proceed according to plan."

Suigetsu Hozuki nodded, drew Samehada from behind his back, and looked into the distance with a cold gaze, saying, "Remember, desertion and betrayal are equally sinful on the battlefield. Don't make me personally execute you."

As soon as the words fell, the figures in the mist vanished completely, silently encroaching upon the distant sparks of the Land of Whirlpools.

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Meanwhile, in the capital of the Land of Whirlpools, which is also the village of Whirlpool Village.

The area was filled with singing and dancing, a scene of peace and harmony.

As the clan leader, Yangjie from the Whirlpool Clan held his daughter's hand, and the two sang and danced, moving with the flow of people. People left and joined the dance troupe.

The two people at the very center are the focus of everyone's attention.

Yoko was a little nervous at first, but even if she made some mistakes, it only brought good-natured laughter.

Unbeknownst to her, under Yang Jie's guidance, Yi Zi's dancing improved, and she became more confident.

I often heard people cheering loudly, and an unprecedented sense of satisfaction filled my heart.

"Dad, I love this feeling."

Yizi let out a clear, childlike laugh, already immersed in the joyful atmosphere.

A smile also graced Yang Jie's face. As she spun and danced, a gentle breeze caressed her face, bringing a sense of peace and tranquility. Her thoughts seemed to be drawn away by the wind.

But just as he was about to speak, he suddenly felt someone pat his arm, which startled him.

He subconsciously stopped jumping and turned to look behind him, but didn't see anyone.

"...Lower your head."

A slightly stiff voice came from below. When Yang Jie looked down, she realized that the person who had patted her was not an adult.

Instead, it was a petite boy dressed in a black robe, his eyes covered by a black cloth.

His neat red short hair looked so natural here that no one would find his presence strange, as if he was meant to be there.

Uzumaki Yangjie wasn't surprised, but felt he was somewhat unfamiliar. She leaned down, propping herself up on her thighs, and asked, "Little guy, whose child are you? I don't seem to remember you."

He doesn't remember any family's child having eye problems.

"The Whirlpool Clan Chief?"

Looking at the simple-minded man, Nagato frowned and said coldly, "I can't believe that the head of a clan could be so negligent."

"You..." Yang Jie was taken aback and asked in confusion, "What are you talking about..."

"This place will become a battlefield."

Before he could finish speaking, Nagato interrupted him coldly.

Seeing Yang Jie's pupils shrink involuntarily, he continued, "Go and evacuate the women and children quickly."

This is a warning, seemingly full of goodwill, yet also full of pity.

Who can issue a warning?

What a bizarre guy!

As Yuuki Uzumaki frowned, about to press for more information, his vision suddenly went dark.

No, the entire village of Wochao was plunged into darkness!

A crackling sound of electric arcs filled the air, and then all the lights went out at the same time.

The vibrant beauty of the previous moment lingered in their eyes, only to be swallowed up by the tidal wave of darkness in the next instant.

"Dad! What happened...?"

Yizi's panicked voice reached Yangjie's ears, but before Yangjie could utter any words of comfort, he suddenly felt his heart skip a beat, his body stiffened abruptly, and his eyes widened abruptly.

boom!!

He seemed to hear the sound of the ocean surging.

His pupils reflected the rising crimson light.

It was as if a hole had been torn open in the silent night, and a deafening explosion and shockwave swept across Wochao Village!

(End of this chapter)