A giant red toad crashed down from the sky.
Rumble...
They directly pressed the Nine Lamas to the ground.
The toad also has a huge pipe in its mouth, making it look very imposing.
Above the toad's head, Minato Namikaze, dressed in a white Hokage robe, fluttered gently in the wind.
"That... is the Fourth Hokage?"
"Great, we're saved..."
"Let's all work together and cooperate with the Fourth Hokage to drive this guy out of the village."
Minato Namikaze's appearance instantly gave everyone present new hope and courage.
Although Minato had appeared once before, he quickly went to fight Obito.
Therefore, he doesn't have a strong presence in people's minds.
Seeing this, Uchiha Sō and Uchiha Fugaku exchanged a glance.
They both saw a hint of embarrassment in each other's eyes, but that embarrassment quickly vanished from their faces.
They discovered that the three tomoe in the other person's eyes had stopped spinning.
Clearly, Minato Namikaze's appearance prompted them to rethink their plans.
Although the Nine-Tails was pinned down by the suddenly appearing Gamabunta, it was rich in combat experience.
He quickly made the right choice, and his chakra continued to gather in his mouth.
Although it didn't form the devastating Tailed Beast Ball of the past, it was enough to destroy large areas of Konoha.
Its target was the Konoha ninjas charging towards it.
"asshole!"
Minato Namikaze cursed angrily, stood atop Gamabunta's head, his hands rapidly forming hand seals, his eyes flashing with unwavering determination.
"Flying Thunder God Technique!"
A kunai imbued with the Flying Thunder God mark shot towards Kurama, and immediately afterward, a massive spatial vortex suddenly unfolded beneath Kurama.
The raging tailed beast was instantly teleported out of Konoha Village.
A deafening roar came from afar, and the earth trembled.
Without pausing for a moment, Minato vanished from the spot in a flash.
Inside Konoha Village, Uchiha Izanagi gazed in the direction where the Nine-Tails had disappeared, a profound light flashing in his eyes.
"Shikaku."
He turned to look at the Minister of State for Political Affairs, Nara Shikaku, who was standing next to him.
"Although the Nine-Tails has been relocated, the damage to the village is irreparable. We need to organize rescue and reconstruction efforts immediately."
Nara Shikaku nodded upon hearing this, and said with a solemn expression, "That's right, the most urgent task is to treat the wounded and stabilize public morale. Minister Ezo, do you have enough manpower in the security department?"
"enough."
Uchiha Ei smiled slightly.
"I have arranged for Zhishui to lead the elite troops to evacuate the people, and the remaining guards can devote themselves to the rescue work."
He paused, his voice lowering slightly:
"However, the transfer of the Nine-Tails is only temporary. Although the Fourth Hokage is powerful, he will probably need support when facing the fully-formed Nine-Tails."
Upon hearing this, Shikaku frowned: "What do you mean?"
"I will personally lead a group of elite ninjas to the Nine-Tails' location outside the village to support the Fourth Hokage."
Uchiha Sō said with a firm gaze, "As the head of the security forces, protecting the village is my duty."
Shikaku gave him a deep look, as if weighing something, and finally nodded, saying, "Okay, I will arrange logistical support. Be careful."
……
Meanwhile, Fugaku Uchiha, who had taken the opportunity to retreat back to the Uchiha clan's territory, stood in the center of the clan council hall, surrounded by Setsuna Uchiha and other senior elites.
The atmosphere was so heavy it was almost suffocating.
"Fugaku, the time has come."
Uchiha Setsuna's aged voice carried a hint of suppressed excitement.
"That old bastard Hiruzen Sarutobi hasn't shown up yet. What is he waiting for?"
Fugaku slowly closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, his three-tomoe Sharingan eyes were slowly rotating.
"He's waiting for us Uchiha to bleed our last drop of blood."
His voice was low and cold.
"Hmph, since that's the case, don't blame us for being impolite!"
Another elder sneered.
Fugaku raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet: "It's confirmed that Hiruzen Sarutobi has returned to the Hokage Building. As planned, we'll split into three groups."
"Elder Setsuna, you lead the men to seal off the area around the Hokage Building; Uchiha Tetsuka, you're in charge of cutting off Anbu reinforcements; I'll personally go and meet the Third Hokage."
He paused again, his voice growing colder: "Remember, whatever the outcome, after today, the Uchiha clan will usher in a new chapter."
Elder Setsuna, your blockade team must closely monitor the Hokage Building. Report to me immediately if you discover any movement by Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Uchiha Tetsuka, your support team must operate covertly to ensure that the Anbu cannot reinforce the Hokage Building in time.
And I will face Hiruzen Sarutobi personally. No matter how powerful he is, I will not back down.
For the future of the Uchiha clan, we must do everything in our power.
In addition, we must also prepare to deal with other Konoha ninjas.
Therefore, we must remain vigilant throughout the operation to ensure the smooth progress of the plan.
"Let's take action now."
After saying these words, a determined light shone in Fugaku's eyes.
"After tonight, the Uchiha will be great again!"
The older generation of Uchiha responded in unison, their Sharingan eyes activating one by one. The crimson light shone brighter in the dimly lit council hall, piercing the surrounding silence.
Chapter 146, Hiruzen's Heart Turns Cold
After Nagato avenged Yahiko by killing Danzo, he engaged in a tentative exchange with Hiruzen Sarutobi. Realizing that he could not defeat Hiruzen in a short time, he chose to retreat.
Pain, the Deva Path, departed carrying Danzo's corpse.
Hiruzen Sarutobi watched the mysterious figure disappear into the distance, then glanced at the Nine-Tails still wreaking havoc on the outskirts of Konoha, and sighed deeply.
In the blink of an eye, he seemed to have aged more than ten years!
He then returned to the Hokage Building alone.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood by the window, his gaze distant, fixed on the lingering smoke and dust in the distance. His pipe had long since been extinguished in silence, leaving only a faint trace of sorrow.
Behind him, several members of the secret service knelt on one knee, awaiting his instructions. The atmosphere was heavy and tense.
"Third Hokage, the Fourth Hokage has successfully moved the Nine-Tails out of the village, but the Uchiha clan members are gathering, and their movements are still unclear."
A member of the secret service lowered his voice and reported respectfully.
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen couldn't help but sigh softly, his eyes revealing endless regret and helplessness:
"Fugaku, that boy, has finally embarked on this path of no return."
"Should we mobilize the power of the roots?"
The member of the secret service asked tentatively.
Hiruzen shook his head, his tone heavy: "Danzo is gone, and the Root base has been destroyed. Root is now in complete chaos."
"But……"
The members of the secret service hesitated, as if they wanted to say something but then stopped.
"Excuting an order!"
Hiruzen's voice suddenly became stern and firm, leaving no room for doubt.
The deaths of Sarutobi Biwako and Shimura Danzo on the same day were undoubtedly a heavy blow to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
At this moment, doubts began to rise deep within him, and he started to question whether his choice was truly correct.
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi was different from Danzo; he was once a passionate man who dared to shout, "Let him stay and intercept the enemy!"
In his heart, Konoha always held an unshakeable place.
Otherwise, in the original story's timeline, when Orochimaru implemented the Konoha Crush plan, he wouldn't have resolutely chosen to perish together with Orochimaru.
The members of the Anbu exchanged glances before quickly disappearing into the shadows of the shelter, carrying out Hiruzen's orders.
……
On the streets of Konoha.
Uchiha Sho led the elite ninjas of the security force on a rapid journey, directing rescue efforts along the way.
His performance was impeccable; every instruction was precise and efficient.
"Minister, a large number of wounded have been discovered in the Northwest region, and medical teams have already rushed there."
One of the team members reported.
The elephant nodded:
"Very good, continue the search and rescue, don't miss any corner."
His gaze swept over the crying children in the ruins, a hint of pity flashing in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination.
The fifth generation leader needs more public support to secure his position.
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