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

Chapter 51 Hiruzen Sarutobi, how dare he do this?! (Please continue reading!)

puff!

Warm blood spurted out along the path the long sword had cleaved through.

A head slid smoothly off the neck, hit the ground with a dull thud, and bounced back up.

After severing Kurozumi Raiga's head with a single blow, Yun Chuan's face remained expressionless.

Even more so, Yuzuriha saw a fleeting look of disappointment on that still somewhat immature face.

Disappointed?

Thinking of this, Yang Jie subconsciously held his head and shook it, wondering if he was still not fully awake.

Although that lightning-style ninja's strength mostly relied on that ninja sword, to kill a ninja with at least Jonin strength in one strike... Uzumaki Yosuke really couldn't understand what else he could be disappointed about.

"Ugh."

Yun Chuan was unaware of Yang Jie's thoughts. Looking at the template that remained completely still, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking to himself, "His tone and attitude were so arrogant, I thought he was really strong, but he's just a show-off."

"However, I don't know how many of the Seven Treasures of Fortune have arrived, so there probably won't be much room for Matt Dai to show off his skills."

Thinking to himself, he lightly tossed aside the "trophy" he had seized from Miyajo Go.

The stained blood immediately splashed across the ground like ink, creating a blood arc that revealed the pure white, immaculate blade of the katana, which exuded a chilling aura.

He immediately crouched down, ruthlessly pried open the two dead men's tightly clenched hands, and pulled out "Exploding Blade: Flying Drops" and "Lightning Blade: Fang," then stood up and walked towards Nagato.

"Brother."

A smile appeared on Nagato's pale face, and he subconsciously took a few steps forward to greet her.

He stumbled and almost fell to the ground, but Yun Chuan caught him in the end.

Are you injured?

Yun Chuan squinted and looked down, then frowned and whispered, "It's that serious?"

There was a shocking wound on Nagato's waist, a penetrating wound about the size of three fingers that almost ran across his left lower abdomen. The flesh and tissue had been charred by the high temperature, which prevented massive blood loss.

"Cough cough, bad luck." Nagato forced a smile and said self-deprecatingly, "A fragment that flew in from who knows where... Humans are so fragile, even as ninjas..."

Upon hearing this, Yun Chuan's eyes flickered slightly, as if he was pondering something.

But soon, he pinched the bridge of his nose, turned to look at Uzumaki Yangjie, and said with a gentle smile, "Are you the patriarch of the Uzumaki clan?"

After getting a closer look at Yun Chuan, Yang Jie realized that the boy was even younger than he had expected.

But this very boy managed to defeat the formidable enemy.

Who exactly are they?

"Hmm?" Only when Yun Chuan spoke did he snap out of his daze and look intently at the boy in front of him. "Yes, my name is Uzumaki Yangjie, and you..."

"I am Tsukimi Rikukawa. Thank you so much for taking care of this child. Could you please help us find a place where we won't be disturbed? I'd like to treat his injuries."

Yun Chuan's tone sounded humble, but Yang Jie sensed an undeniable air of authority about him.

—"I am Tsukimi Rikugawa," not "My name is Tsukimi Rikugawa."

These two similar expressions have completely different meanings; the former is clearly more assertive.

But the boy in front of him spoke so naturally that even Uzumaki Yangjie subconsciously nodded in response, "Okay, I'll do it now..."

However, he quickly realized what he was doing, stopped nodding, and his expression suddenly changed as he said, "Ah, I'm sorry, but my country has been invaded, and I need to seek help..."

The enemy's invasion and attack came with extraordinary speed, and their barrier spell was broken in an instant.

This means that the invaders had detailed intelligence about the Land of Whirlpools from the very beginning, and launched this planned and targeted invasion with an unequal intelligence advantage on both sides.

The most urgent task now is to find out the number of the enemy and where they have invaded while they are entangled.

Also, the enemy's identity.

Are they bounty hunters who kill for money? Or are they an advance team from a major power?

If it's the former, it's not a problem; if it's the latter, then things are bad, and we must seek Konoha's support...

"Should I call you slow-witted, or... naive?"

Hearing Yun Chuan's smiling voice, Xuanwo Yangjie's thoughts were interrupted, and she frowned and looked up at him.

He then threw a letter at Yang Jie, who instinctively reached out to catch it, only to find his hand stained with sticky, foul blood.

"This is……"

Yang Jie stared at the letter in astonishment, instantly recognizing the seal on it.

The Uzumaki clan's exclusive seal, passed down to Konoha, is usually used for the highest level of intelligence secrecy, but the seal on this one has been broken; he could even tell it was lifted two days ago…

"Open it and take a look." Yun Chuan sighed, saying with pity, "Visible betrayal is not scary; what's truly terrifying is unseen betrayal."

Upon hearing this, Yang Jie felt a sense of foreboding. He quickly opened the blood-stained letter and took out two pieces of paper from the envelope.

A moment later, his hand holding the letter tightened, and his body began to tremble.

The letter detailed the movements of Kirigakure, including the Third Mizukage's secret troop movements, and explicitly stated that their target was the Land of Whirlpools.

This letter was unsealed two days ago, meaning that Konoha already knew about it...

They did not provide any assistance, nor did they send anyone to warn us!

Not only that.

As Yang Jie turned the page with trembling hands, a chilling sensation, like that of an glacier, instantly spread throughout her body.

That document shows their architectural branches, hidden facilities, and personnel deployment in the Land of Whirlpools. It also specifically marks the top-secret location where books on sealing techniques and historical secrets are kept...

The meaning couldn't be clearer.

We're just waiting for them all to die so the whole village can have a feast together and inherit all their property!

"This thing..."

Yang Jie looked up at Yun Chuan in disbelief, her voice still trembling, and asked, "Where did you get it?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Chuan was not surprised at all. He took out an animal mask and a Konoha headband from his pocket and threw them directly on the ground, splashing a few drops of dark red blood.

"I don't like having people watching me when I'm doing good deeds."

Yun Chuan chuckled and said jokingly, "I prefer doing good deeds anonymously."

He had dealt with the two Konoha ninjas who came to scout ahead. Although he could sense their sinister aura, like that of sewer rats, Yun Chuan was not kind enough to explain the existence of the Root to Uzumaki Yangjie.

The current "roots" still belong to a secretive organization that is not transparent.

To the rest of the population, Root and Anbu were no different; both were directly subordinate departments controlled by the Hokage.

Who knows what kind of "Anbu training department" Sarutobi will create, turning Danzo into the darkness deep within the roots of Konoha.

"Damn it! Damn it!!"

Looking down at the two headbands and masks, Yang Jie's face flushed a sickly red, his tone filled with incomprehension and anger: "Konoha's Anbu! Hiruzen Sarutobi! How dare they do this?!"

"A bunch of ungrateful bastards! Beasts! How much blood and tears we shed for Konoha back then! Lord Hashirama promised us to stand together through thick and thin! And now they choose to stand by and watch, and they still want to..."

Seeing this, Yun Chuan smiled and shook his head, while Nagato, whose face was pale, sneered.

Sincerity, when combined with any other card, becomes a royal flush; however, it cannot be played alone, as playing it alone results in a dead hand.

Even he knew this principle, but this old guy didn't understand it. As the patriarch of the Whirlpool Clan, Whirlpool Yangjie was excessively naive.

"Old man, now is not the time for you to lose your temper."

Nagato looked up at Uzumaki Yūki, whose insults were becoming increasingly vulgar, and said sarcastically, "Guess what the first thing an enemy would do after obtaining detailed information about the Land of Whirlpools?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Jie shuddered, abruptly turning to look at the distant building, his expression extremely grim. He coldly declared, "A decapitation strike!"

He was the only one who came out temporarily to accompany his daughter shopping. The Daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools and other high-ranking officials were still having a meeting there. If they were all killed, the entire Land of Whirlpools would be leaderless and would not be able to organize any resistance forces in a short period of time!

As soon as he finished speaking, flames rose up instantly.

boom!!

A huge hole burst open in the wall of the building, and the air seemed to be torn apart, producing a deafening explosion. The shock and dust quickly enveloped them.

"I hate getting entangled with worthless people."

Yun Chuan waved his hand to clear away the dust, his expression turning calm as he said softly, "However, unpleasant things should be dealt with quickly."

[Template has been upgraded]

[Name: Black Death Mou [one of the upper strings] → Black Death Mou [the ruler of ghosts]]

[World: Demon Slayer]

[Quality: Blue]

[Blood Gift (Unlocked): Able to give one's own blood to others. The recipient will gain some of the 'Demon' constitution and may awaken special abilities. They do not have the weakness of being afraid of light, but will be weakened in sunlight.]

Bloodborne (Unlocked): When near a recipient of blood, you can read their thoughts, communicate telepathically, sense their approximate direction and location, and share their vision. However, the effectiveness is affected by the distance between you and the recipient. You can also control the life and death of the recipient.

[Advanced Requirements: 1000/1000 points (Already achieved)]

Points held: 4200 (5200 - 1000)

Behind Yun Chuan, in that deep, dark shadow.

Several dark figures appeared silently, their vertical pupils glowing crimson, their black robes billowing in the wind like the wings of an owl.

It looked like a ferocious demon with its sharp teeth and claws bared.

This chapter is 3,000 words, but let's just call it one chapter. I owe you one chapter for now. I have a makeup exam tomorrow, so I'm cramming at the last minute and don't have time right now. I'll try to finish it over the weekend QAQ!!

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