Chapter 164
These Jonin were all battle-hardened, having fought their way through life-and-death struggles, so they immediately prepared for combat!
At this moment, countless Ninja teams from Hidden Sand Village and Otogakure Village had already stormed into Konoha Village.
They attacked from both inside and out, quickly breaching the gates and charging into the entire Village!
Meanwhile, the teams already inside the Villageheaded directly for the Chunin Exams venue!
Kakashi and the others immediately engaged in a fierce battle with these invaders!
Temari and Kankuro were also startled.
But to coordinate their actions, both had learned how to dispel Genjutsu and quickly broke free.
Naruto was the same; the moment he noticed the feathers, he instantly woke up... "Genjutsu..."
"Release!"
The next moment, he saw the audience all fallen asleep, and the Jonin who had realized the gravity of the situation were already locked in battle with the invading enemies.
"Kakashi-sensei, Bushy Brow Sensei, Asuma-sensei..."
"W-what's going on?!"
Kankuro and Temari exchanged glances and angrily shouted, "Brat! Quickly return Gaara to us!"
Even if Naruto was foolish, he knew something was amiss.
But he wouldn't hand Gaara over to them so easily.
"Bastards! Are you Hidden Sand Village trying to break the alliance and invade Konoha Village?!"
Temari and Kankuro didn't waste words with him, immediately rushing forward to engage Naruto in a fierce battle!
Naruto, at this moment, had fought continuously, even battling Gaara and Shukaku, and his Chakrawas almost depleted, but... even so, he would never allow the enemy's attacks!
"If you want Gaara back, make your people stop first!"
Facing the combined attacks of Temari and Kankuro, Naruto showed no weakness, immediately forming hand signs.
"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
Rumble—
A powerful gust of wind roared out, temporarily forcing both of them back.
At the same time.
Kakashi commanded, "Sasuke, Hinata, go help Naruto!"
"It seems he wants to keep Gaara as a bargaining chip for negotiations with Hidden Sand Village. This is an excellent move. Go assist Narutoimmediately!"
"Yes, Kakashi-sensei!"
"Understood."
Hinata and Sasuke immediately leaped down, also arriving at the arena.
"Hinata! Sasuke!"
Naruto was overjoyed at the sight.
"Naruto-kun, are you alright?!"
"I'm fine!"
"Alright, now is not the time for this!"
Sasuke looked back at Naruto, saying in a deep voice, "Hinata and I will hold off these two.
"You quickly take Gaara away!"
"He is the Kazekage's son and the Ichibi's Jinchuriki. Hidden Sand Village won't just let him go!"
Naruto nodded, "I understand!"
"You two..."
Hinata said, "Naruto-kun, don't worry, we'll be fine!"
"Good!"
Naruto immediately picked up the unconscious Gaara and rushed out of the venue.
Hinata and Sasuke, meanwhile, blocked Temariand Kankuro, who were trying to pursue.
Temari roared in anger, "Bastards, what are you trying to do?!"
"Release Gaara immediately!"
Sasuke coldly said, "Hidden Sand Village broke the alliance and suddenly invaded Konoha Village. Now, do you still want that monster back?!"
Kankuro broke out in a cold sweat, "Temari, stop talking nonsense with them, kill these two immediately and go after Gaara!"
"Alright!"
However, Hinata and Sasuke's strength was not something the two of them could easily handle.
Although they fought with all their might, they were quickly suppressed.
For a time, Temari and Kankuro grew anxious... Just as the entire venue fell into chaos.
Hiruzen Sarutobi coldly said, "Kazekage-sama, what is the meaning of this?!"
"Kazekage Rasa" chuckled sinisterly, then suddenly licked the corner of his mouth at Hiruzen Sarutobi, revealing a sinister and terrifying gaze... "What do you think, Hokage-sama?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart immediately jolted!
That familiar licking of the mouth, that long tongue, those snake-like pupils... "You, you're not Kazekage-sama!"
"You're... Orochimaru!"
Orochimaru took the opportunity to violently throw off the Kazekage's hat, and while Hiruzen Sarutobiwas still in shock, the Kunai in his hand was already pressed firmly against his vital throat!
He reverted to his original form, hissing like a great snake in Hiruzen Sarutobi's ear.
"It's been a long time, hasn't it..."
"Sarutobi-sensei."
The Anbu beside Hiruzen Sarutobi turned pale with shock.
"It's Orochimaru!"
"Protect Hokage-sama quickly!"
However, the "Kazekage's guards" beside Orochimaru also revealed their true forms at this moment, they were Otogakure Ninja, who rushed forward to block the Anbu.
"So that's it, no wonder Kazekage-sama was so cold-blooded..."
"It was you acting all along, Orochimaru."
Although his vital point was held, Hiruzen Sarutobiremained calm and composed, showing no fear.
"Then, where is the real Kazekage-sama?"
Orochimaru chuckled sinisterly, "Who knows..."
"He's probably rotten by now, isn't he?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi was furious and shocked, "Bastard, you, you dared to kill the Kazekage..."
"Judging by your Otogakure Village and Hidden Sand Village's coordinated actions, you must have been secretly cooperating with him, right?"
"I didn't expect you to even kill your allies!"
Orochimaru sneered, "What Kazekage, what Hidden Sand Village, they're just pawns for me to achieve my goals..."
"I don't care about the lives of such people."
"Goals?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice, "What are your goals?!"
Orochimaru moved the Kunai away from Hiruzen Sarutobi's throat, licked his own Kunai, even piercing his tongue and drawing blood... "Goals, you ask?"
"If I had to say, it's probably a whim..."
"This Ninja World has been dormant for too long, and Konoha Village is the same. It's like a windmill that won't turn, it's truly boring to watch..."
"Now, I want to use the wind of Konoha's destruction to turn this windmill..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned tightly, his face turning extremely grim.
"Damn Orochimaru, for such a trivial reason, you want to destroy the entire Village?!"
Orochimaru laughed, "Isn't this good, Sarutobi-sensei?"
He held Hiruzen Sarutobi hostage and leaped up, arriving on the highest rooftop.
At the same time, four Otogakure Ninja arrived at the four corners of the rooftop as planned, activating the secret sealing barrier Jutsu.
"Four Violet Flames Battle Array!"
Immediately, a barrier of purplish-red flames burst forth from the ground, soaring into the sky, firmly enclosing Orochimaru and Hiruzen Sarutobi within it, preventing outsiders from interfering.
An Anbu tried to rush in but was immediately repelled, and fierce flames ignited on his body... "Sarutobi-sensei, you were soft-hearted back then and didn't kill me. Now you must be filled with regret, aren't you?"
"It's time for our grudges to be completely settled..."
"Here within this Four Violet Flames Battle Array, no one else will disturb us..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice, "That's fine. It is indeed time to settle things..."
"Orochimaru!"
...At this moment, battle had erupted everywhere, both inside and outside Konoha Village.
The sounds of fighting were incessant, flashes of blades, the roar of Ninjutsu, the continuous explosions of explosive tags, and various screams and groans were endless... Konoha Village was caught off guard, and with Otogakure Village and Hidden Sand Village working together, attacking from both inside and out, they were caught completely unprepared and quickly fell into a passive position.
Especially with Hokage-sama held hostage by Orochimaru, unable to issue commands, the entire battlefield descended into chaos due to the lack of a leader... Naruto, carrying the unconscious Gaara, looked at Konoha Village engulfed in smoke and war, and couldn't help but feel both shocked and enraged!
"Bastard! That's Orochimaru!"
"Is he secretly colluding with Hidden Sand Village?!"
"Damn it—"
As Naruto rushed out of the arena, Baki personally intercepted him.
He coldly said, "Uzumaki Naruto, hand over Gaara, otherwise..."
"Die!"
Naruto was furious, "You bastards invaded Konoha Village, and you still want me to hand over Gaara?!"
"If you really want him, then surrender quickly!"
Baki sneered, "Such an ignorant brat! In that case, I'll kill you first!"
Facing a true Jonin from Hidden Sand Village, Naruto showed no fear.
"Come at me if you can!"
In an instant... an unprecedented battle between a Genin and a Jonin...