Konoha, reported by the Fourth Hokage at the start.

Chapter 148 Determination to Unify

"Lord Hokage, Li Yao has entered the inheritance base."

Kato's spirit returned to his body and he immediately reported Li Yao's situation to the Third Hokage. The Third Hokage immediately took out a map of the Land of Whirlpools and asked, "Location?"

Kato Dan pointed to a small dot on the map, not far behind Uzugakure village in a straight line, and said, "Here."

The Third Hokage drew an X on the map and then had Akira Inuzuka show it to the Five Kage.

"There's actually a heritage site there. The Uzumaki clan is really cunning. No wonder we didn't find any valuable sealing techniques last time."

"After killing Li Yao this time, we can't let go of the sealing techniques in the inheritance stronghold."

The Third Raikage and the Third Tsuchikage suddenly exchanged a glance, understanding each other's thoughts without saying a word.

The Third Kazekage and the Third Mizukage also took the Uzumaki clan's stronghold for inheritance into their hearts.

"Everyone, Li Yao should stay there for a while. Our ambush will be centered there. We'll get as close to Li Yao as possible, set up a barrier to seal him off, and then surround and kill him."

"Barrier technique? What barrier technique?"

As soon as the Third Hokage finished speaking, the Third Tsuchikage frowned and asked, while the other three Kage also stared at the Third Hokage with unfriendly eyes.

They came to ambush and kill Li Yao, not to be ambushed and killed by Konoha.

If they were bound by a powerful barrier technique used by the people of Konoha, wouldn't this so-called alliance of the Five Kage become a huge joke?

And they are the big joke that made the promise to the Third Hokage.

"Don't worry, the Four Red Sun Array Barrier Technique was released by four sealing scrolls made by Lord Mito. Four people are needed to reach the designated location to open the sealing scrolls and cast the spell."

The Third Hokage laughed and said, "These four people can be one from each of your villages. Konoha will not send anyone to participate, and your people can dispel the barrier at any time."

In order to kill Li Yao, the Third Generation was very sincere, even allowing the people of the Four Hidden Villages to take control of the Four Red Sun Formation sealing scroll.

"Are you serious?" The Third Raikage's eyes lit up, somewhat incredulous that the Third Hokage was being so generous.

The Four Red Sun Formation was renowned during the Warring States period, especially for its powerful defensive capabilities, which left a deep impression on people.

Back then, the Uzumaki clan used this Four Red Sun Formation barrier technique to block the Nine-Tails' Tailed Beast Ball.

The third generation of the Four Red Yang Formation was so willing to share it with them, even though it was only one scroll. The knowledge hidden within it was enough for them to crave.

"You actually gave it up?" The Third Tsuchikage stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi in disbelief. The Third Hokage in his memory was not such a "good" person.

The Third Generation laughed and said, "It's all worth it to kill Li Yao."

In any case, the scroll is a one-time use item, and it will be automatically destroyed after the Four Red Sun Formation is released. It is impossible for the four countries to research the Four Red Sun Formation by sealing the scroll.

The third generation naturally had nothing to be reluctant about.

At that moment, the Third Kazekage suddenly said, "Aren't you afraid of being surrounded and killed by us?"

Since the barrier technique is controlled by the Four Kage, it seems that killing Li Yao and then continuing to besiege the Third Hokage is not an option.

As expected, when the Third Kazekage reminded them, the Third Raikage and the others exchanged glances for a moment, clearly showing that they were all somewhat tempted.

Konoha is recognized as the strongest of the five great hidden villages. If we can kill the Third Hokage here, then... we must kill him!

The Third Hokage looked at the four Kage who had suddenly fallen silent, a slight smile playing on his lips, and said, "The Four Crimson Sun Array barrier technique only lasts for ten minutes. It will automatically dissipate after ten minutes."

"In other words..." At this point, the Third Hokage glanced at the four Kage and said with a solemn expression, "We only have ten minutes. If we can't kill Li Yao in ten minutes, you should know what kind of monster we'll be facing next."

Upon hearing this, the four shadows felt a chill in their hearts, as did the others, instantly realizing the consequences of their failed attempt to ambush Li Yao.

What kind of monster will appear then?

Of course, it's a monster that even the Five Kage couldn't kill in ten minutes if they joined forces.

Based on the information provided by Kato Dan, as well as the intelligence they obtained from the Anbu regarding the border between Kusanagi and Takigaki.

Li Yao is no good person, he's not even human.

If this ambush fails, they will face a powerful Li Yao who treats human life as worthless, especially since Li Yao is an immortal monster who can constantly reincarnate and increase his strength.

Just thinking about it makes it clear how many innocent people from the five hidden villages will die under Li Yao's slaughter in the future.

"Li Yao must die!"

The five figures exchanged glances, and at that moment, they finally solidified their resolve to kill Li Yao.

Regardless, everything else must be put aside until Li Yao is killed; killing Li Yao is the ultimate goal.

"Hurry up, we don't have much time left."

Seeing that the five Kage were of one mind, the Third Hokage quickly took out the sealing scroll of the Four Red Sun Formation and said, "We don't know how long Li Yao will stay. Once he starts moving, there will be too many variables. We must use the barrier technique to bind him as soon as possible."

With his ability to fly and his super-wide chakra perception, it would be really difficult to use a barrier technique to bind him if he kept moving.

The four Kage were all sensible men, and each said to one of their bodyguard ninjas, "Go."

Four people from the Four Shadows of Wind, Thunder, Water, and Earth took away the four sealing scrolls from the Third Hokage.

The Third Hokage marked four X-shaped locations on the map and said to the four people, "Li Yao's chakra perception range is about six kilometers. You should reach these four locations first. Then Dan will release a signal flare over Li Yao's base. When you see the signal flare, you should move towards its location as quickly as possible to reduce the range of the barrier jutsu and confine Li Yao to a relatively small area."

"Did you understand?" The Third Hokage looked at the four of them.

"Understood," the four replied.

The Third Hokage put away the map and said, "Then let's set off. Dan will mark the locations in advance to guide you."

The four of them quickly ran towards the location marked on the map.

Kato Dan once again flew out in spirit form, went to the marked location on the map, made the corresponding location marks, and guided the four people to find the location.

The Third Hokage and his companions continued their journey toward Li Yao's location in the Land of Whirlpools.

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After walking through the long corridor, Li Yao and his two companions finally arrived at the secret chamber of the Whirlpool Clan's heritage.

Despite being called a secret room, it didn't even have a door; it was completely open. Li Yao could see that the walls of the secret room were covered with scrolls of various sizes.

Li Yao did not rush in. He sensed a faint golden barrier of chakra, which, along with the other five walls, sealed the secret room completely.

If it weren't for his chakra sensing ability, anyone else who came here wouldn't be able to see that faint golden barrier and would definitely just barge in.

In that case, there will most likely only be two outcomes.

I can't get in; I'm blocked.

Or, if you go inside, some mechanism will be triggered that will physically destroy both the person and the scroll in the secret room.

Li Yao looked at Gui Mo, waiting for her to make a move.

He guessed that this barrier probably needed someone who knew how to "unlock" to open it in order to safely enter and obtain the inherited sealing techniques.

Little did Gui Mo know that she didn't notice Li Yao's gaze and she and her daughter Xiao Yezi passed right through the barrier, as if the barrier didn't exist.

"..." Li Yao fell silent.

He was certain that there was indeed a pale golden barrier there, invisible to the naked eye and only perceptible to those with chakra perception abilities.

However, Gui Mo and her daughter passed through easily, without doing anything, and judging from their appearance, they seemed unaware of the existence of this pale golden barrier.

"This is troublesome!"

Li Yao sighed inwardly, unsure whether this barrier possessed automatic recognition capabilities and could identify members of the Vortex Clan.

If it can truly be identified...

"Come in quickly, Uncle."

At this moment, Xiao Yezi turned around in the secret room and looked at Li Yao, who was still outside the secret room, and called out happily.

"Li Yaoda..."

When Gui Mo heard her daughter's words, she turned around and was about to call Li Yao in when she suddenly thought of something. Her expression changed slightly, but she quickly hid it and looked at Li Yao with expectant and even pleading eyes.

"Give it a try."

Li Yao thought to himself, at worst he could go find the Uzumaki clan again. Anyway, this mother and daughter weren't Karin and her mother, so he still had a chance.

(End of this chapter)