Naruto: The Information Broker from the Uchiha Clan

Fortunately, after the False Sleep Technique was activated, Shukaku's rampage was contained within the venue. The walls of the Chunin Exams venue were very high, so it was not completely reduced to ruins for the time being.

Under Guy's Eight Gates technique, it might be difficult to defeat Shukaku, but simply waking Gaara up by speed would be much easier.

"boom!!!"

Outside the venue, the three-headed python had already breached the gates of Konoha.

However, a toad suddenly appeared from the sky and beheaded it with a single stroke, then began to deal with the spirit python.

……

On the rooftop, the Four Purple Flame Formation descended, and the Fourth Kazekage ripped off Orochimaru's face, leaving Hiruzen Sarutobi stunned by Orochimaru's appearance.

"Teacher, what do you think of this kind of funeral? I already reminded you when I asked you to choose the Fifth Hokage!"

Orochimaru licked his lips and looked at the Anbu and Kakashi outside the barrier.

At that moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had been held hostage, turned into soil and escaped as an earth clone.

"Orochimaru……"

"Teacher... Konoha has become so corrupt that it can't even name a rogue ninja. Do you think this Konoha is still Konoha?"

What do you want to do?

"I want to see what they choose. Likewise, I want to give you a dignified death... hiss..."

……

Outside the barrier, Kakashi frowned deeply.

The Four Purple Flame Formation is powerful, but not invincible; above it lies the Six Crimson Sun Formation. It's not impossible to shatter it by launching an external attack.

In addition...

Kakashi placed one hand on his eye, which was hidden behind his headband. This eye was left behind by Obito and contained a very powerful eye technique.

If it's this technique, tearing apart the Four Purple Flame Array isn't impossible.

but……

When Obito gave him this eye, the Uchiha clan had some complaints, but Fugaku Uchiha, who was the captain of the security force at the time, did not ask for it back.

Now that the Uchiha clan has been wiped out with Konoha's involvement, should he use the power of this eye to save the Third Hokage?

(Note: In the original work, Pain attacked on Naruto's fifteenth birthday, which means he was around fourteen and a half years old. Kakashi's Kamui made its first appearance then. Naruto is now twelve and a half years old.)

In an instant, the voice of Uchiha Yun from half a year ago resurfaced in my mind.

Let's wait a bit. As a disciple of the Third Hokage, he probably can't beat the Hokage.

……

Soon, two coffins appeared on the rooftop through spirit summoning, and the First Hokage and the Second Hokage appeared, leaving everyone stunned.

Not far away, Shukaku had been resealed into Gaara's body. Under the effect of the Sleep Technique, Gaara was beaten black and blue by Guy.

"Kakashi, how is it?"

"Orochimaru used forbidden techniques to control the First and Second Hokage, and the Third Hokage had a very difficult time fighting them. As for this barrier, we can't get in."

"yes……"

As soon as Guy finished speaking, the blue steam disappeared from his body, and he collapsed into Kakashi's arms.

The two exchanged a glance but remained silent, their eyes fixed on the rooftop.

……

"Teacher, it seems everyone has already made their choice..."

Orochimaru licked his lips, but his eyes held not only mockery but also a hint of sorrow.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, standing opposite him, remained silent, his hand gripping the iron rod transformed from the Enma demon tightly.

Have all the people made their choices?

During the war, Might Guy used the Eight Gates technique to kill four of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and send three others fleeing.

Is Might Guy, who inherited this forbidden technique, powerless against the Four Purple Flame Array?

The Hyuga clan, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, Inuzuka, Aburame...

Perhaps many things were already destined when I personally went to Hyuga nine years ago.

No one likes the Uchiha clan because of their talent and the fact that they are part of the security forces. The arrogant Uchiha clan only inspires disgust.

After the Nine-Tails' attack, the Uchiha clan's territory was relocated. Resistance was futile, and no one spoke up for them; this is clear evidence of that.

Even so, the Uchiha are still a powerful clan in Konoha.

The rabbit mourns the fox's death; no one is a fool. Everything Danzo did ultimately fell on the head of the Kage.

So... I should die.

Hiruzen Sarutobi slightly raised his head, his gaze fixed solely on the First Hokage and the Second Hokage.

No one understands the power of the First Generation better than himself. The current descent of this tree world is worlds apart from its original form.

No one knew Orochimaru's talent in ninjutsu better than his teacher.

If one day, Orochimaru were to take control of the earth-shattering power that the First Hokage once possessed, it would be a disaster for Konoha!

Since it was summoned from the Pure Land, is sealing it with a corpse demon the only option? Borrowing the power of the Shinigami...?

With his thoughts settled, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had blocked the attack and retreated in the next moment, had already made up his mind.

Because of old feelings, he has been letting Danzo go. Isn't there also the fact that he himself wanted to cut off the trouble once and for all?

Is this approach wrong?

Looking at Kakashi outside the barrier, I thought to myself, "When White Fang died, perhaps we should have eliminated Root back then."

……

The Konoha Crush plan ultimately ended with the death of the Third Hokage, and Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin, appeared, and the summoned giant pythons were dealt with one by one.

Orochimaru killed the Third Hokage, and the souls of the First and Second Hokage were swallowed by the Shinigami. Orochimaru lost both of his hands, and the Sand Village surrendered.

Unspokenly, everyone attended Hiruzen Sarutobi's funeral at the memorial stone. Overnight, Konohamaru, the second Hokage, seemed to have lost all his loved ones.

Hidden in the shadows, Uchiha Yun quietly observed all of this and more or less understood the contradictions in the original story from his memories.

The Four Purple Flame Formation is far inferior to the Six Crimson Sun Formation, but even so, in the original story I remember, no one tried to break it.

No solution? Impossible.

Compared to Danzo, Hiruzen Sarutobi was a better choice, but the events of the Hyuga clan nine years ago, as well as the Uchiha clan massacre, had instilled fear in everyone.

In my memory, there's a scene in the original work where Danzo is walking with the head of the Aburame clan, wanting Shino to join Root. He even explicitly states that he's selecting people, and each clan must provide one.

Ultimately, the only loss in the Konoha Crush was the death of the Third Hokage; other casualties were minimal.

……

The Chunin Exams ended in chaos.

Ninjas from smaller villages had to undergo vetting by Konoha, while those from Kumogakure were simply sent out of the village.

On the border of the Land of Fire, the number of ninjas began to increase. After demonstrating their combat prowess, war did not break out.

"Even the Third Hokage was killed, we're really lucky to be alive!"

"Can you stop being so cowardly? Konoha is in such a state, what else would you dare to do to us?"

On the way back, Omoi and Karui sang in unison.

Darui, standing to the side, frowned and said, "For Konoha, the death of the Third Hokage and the destruction of Root might not be a bad thing."

Yugito said, "Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin, has returned, and Princess Tsunade will probably return as well."

"Also... that taijutsu ninja in the venue reminded me of some intelligence from the war between Konoha and Kirigakure."

Darui looked over: "The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were completely annihilated. Four of the seven died, and three escaped back? That intelligence is strange. How could a mere genin possibly escape?!"

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Chapter 392: Brothers Reunited

As the most elite fighting force in Kirigakure, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist were renowned throughout the ninja world during wartime.

Although they are not as intimidating as the Yellow Flash, the seven of them together are still a powerful force.

The absurdity of that intelligence wasn't that four of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen were defeated, but that the person who accomplished it was a Konoha genin.

This information was so outrageous that Kumogakure didn't take it seriously and even suspected that it was released by Konoha to intimidate people.

"Eight Gates".

Yugito's gaze turned slightly serious: "Once all the human body's limiters are unlocked, even a genin can gain the power of a kage for a short period of time."

Sasuke, who was standing nearby, then spoke up: "Might Guy, the Jonin instructor from the last class. Back then, he activated seven limiters."

Seven?

The seventh gate: the gate of shock.

For a moment, the group fell silent.

After a long pause, Yukito finally spoke: "In that state, the Jinchuriki of Sunagakure had no chance to resist. Even if it were me, I'm afraid I wouldn't be much better off."

These words surprised Darui, who knew the difference between a perfect Jinchuriki and an ordinary Jinchuriki.

If that's the case, then the person facing the One-Tailed Beast from Sunagakure hasn't fully unleashed the power of the Seventh Gate.

"It is very important that we compile an assessment of Konoha's combat strength after losing the Third Hokage and submit it to the Raikage upon our return."

Nodding, the group remained silent and continued on their way.

An hour later, they approached the border of the Land of Fire.

As the wooden figure raised its hand, everyone stopped.

"Very strong."

Upon hearing this, Darui took down the large sword from his back, and Sasuke, Omoi, and the other two also formed a defensive formation.