Chapter 368: Konoha's Destruction Plan

"So..."

"Are you still not going to forfeit?"

Haku appeared in front of the blasted Gaara with a Water Body Flicker, looking at him with ease.

Years of hard training and Yu's guidance had laid a solid foundation for both him and Kimimaro, who are now elite Jonin. Given a bit more time and opportunity, they would likely break through to the Kage level in two or three years, though that would be during the Shippuden era.

"I'm going to kill you!!"

Hearing Haku's words, Gaara's already twisted face contorted further with a ferocious expression, growling continuously.

A massive amount of Chakra began to erupt from him, and the sand around him, which was seeping with water, gradually enclosed him in a gigantic sphere, forming an impenetrable absolute defense.

"Just like in the story... is he going to start using the tailed beast transformation now..."

Seeing that Gaara on the field had used absolute defense, Yu could clearly sense the immense tailed beast Chakra brewing inside the spherical sand ball through Observation Haki.

"Hiding in the sand won't help..."

After attempting several attacks with stronger wind-based Ninjutsu and finding that he couldn't shake Gaara's absolute defense, Haku had no choice but to reluctantly activate his Ice Release Chakra. "Our battle is over, Gaara!!"

Ice Release: Frozen Moonlight!!

As Haku began to use his Kekkei Genkai Ice Release Ninjutsu, the water on the field rapidly began to freeze, and even the sand forming Gaara's absolute defense started to solidify into a giant ice ball.

This Ice Release Ninjutsu traps the opponent inside ice, and the practitioner can simply shout 'Shatter,' causing the ice shards to rain down with the opponent's body fragments. To secure victory in this exam, Haku had no choice but to reveal his Kekkei Genkai.

"That's... Kekkei Genkai!!"

"How impressive! That young man actually has Kekkei Genkai abilities!!"

Seeing Haku use his Kekkei Genkai Ice Release abilities, the audience, already stunned by Haku's strength, erupted once again into excited murmurs.

"To achieve this level at such a young age and still have Kekkei Genkai—what an impressive guy..."

"That kid from the Sand with the gourd is really unfortunate to face an opponent of this caliber..."

Not only were the ordinary spectators discussing in amazement, but even the Konoha ninjas present were also commenting and expressing their admiration for Haku's displayed strength.

As everyone was immersed in the intense competition between ninjas, Yu suddenly felt something strange.

"This is... Temple of Nirvana Jutsu?"

Realizing the unusual phenomenon, Yu's Observation Haki immediately detected a ninja with a cat face mask at the edge of the arena, quietly using Genjutsu.

"Is the plan... finally about to begin?"

Noticing the use of large-scale Genjutsu at the Chunin exam venue, many Konoha Jonin present quickly reacted.

"Release!!"

Kakashi, Guy, and several other Konoha Jonin formed hand seals to break the Genjutsu, but the majority of the spectators on the field had already collapsed to the ground.

"This is Kabuto's Genjutsu... It seems the operation has begun!!"

At the same time, Sand's Jonin Baki noticed the changes on the field and immediately tensed his muscles, preparing to act.

Seeing the Chunin exam venue descend into chaos, the Third Hokage and the Fourth Kazekage, who were seated high on the platform, exchanged a deep, mutual glance in the tense atmosphere, each trying to gauge the other's thoughts.

Boom!!

At that moment, a deafening roar erupted.

In the center of Konoha's most bustling street, three massive serpents were summoned out of nowhere and began to wreak havoc across the village.

Amid the smoke and chaos, when Konoha's ANBU and ninjas arrived on the scene, the Third Hokage had already been taken to the rooftop by the Fourth Kazekage.

Four Sound Ninjas immediately removed their disguises and leapt onto the rooftop, setting up a Four Violet Flames Formation Ninjutsu barrier that isolated all the ninjas and ANBU who came to support the Third Hokage.

"I didn't expect Sand to break the treaty and betray Konoha…"

"Are you trying to start a war again, Kazekage…?"

The Third Hokage, held at the rooftop by the Fourth Kazekage using a kunai, remained calm and continued to persuade his opponent.

"This boring game ends here…"

The Fourth Kazekage whispered in a grim tone in the Third's ear, "The wheel of history will turn once more…"

"Kazekage… I believe we should avoid violence and resolve this through negotiation…"

The Third Hokage continued to persuade, but before he could finish, he was interrupted by the Fourth Kazekage behind him.

"Sarutobi-sensei, have you become senile with age? Even I you can't recognize…"

A raspy, deep voice spoke up, and the Fourth Kazekage finally dropped his disguise, revealing a pale, sinister face.

"You are…"

Hearing that familiar voice, the Third Hokage widened his eyes in disbelief.

What made him even more uneasy was that when he looked down at the venue below the rooftop, he found that Yu, who was originally at the Chunin exam site, had vanished.

"Could it be that Yu is also involved in this incident?"

Unable to suppress his concern, the Third Hokage was overwhelmed by this terrifying thought.

Meanwhile, Kakashi and his team, who were still fighting the Hidden Sand and Sound ninjas at the Chunin exam site, also noticed that Yu had mysteriously disappeared from the venue. Not only that, but Haku and Kimimaro, who were participating in the Chunin exam, had also vanished.

"Damn it... that guy is missing!!"

"Could it be... that this incident is related to him?!"

Unconsciously, a heavy shadow fell over all Konoha ninjas…

In the bustling streets of Konoha, chaos reigned. Residents were fleeing in all directions, ninjas were fighting, and giant serpents were rampaging overhead.

Amidst the chaos, three figures moved against the current, as if taking a leisurely stroll.

"Yu-sama... what should we do now?"

Kimimaro asked as he casually killed a nearby ninja who had attacked them, continuing to move forward.

"You two go protect Yugao and Kurenai in secret, and wait for my orders."

"As for me, it's time to see how that old fool Danzo is faring…"

Walking through the chaotic streets of Konoha, after giving orders to Hali and Kimimaro, Yu's amber eyes glinted with a sharp light. He used Kaio to open a spatial door and vanished from his location in an instant.

The underground world, shrouded in darkness.

"Report to Danzo-sama! Konoha is currently under attack outside!!"

Danzo, seated in his chair, received a report from a masked ninja about the situation. "Sand has betrayed the alliance and teamed up with rogue ninja Orochimaru and the sand village to attack Konoha. The Third Hokage is currently fighting Orochimaru…"

"Hmm, I understand. You may leave now."

However, Danzo seemed unfazed by the news. After listening to his subordinate's report, he thoughtfully squinted his exposed left eye.

"Um… Danzo-sama…"

"Do we need to go out and help repel the invaders?"

The subordinate ninja seemed hesitant and, after some hesitation, finally spoke up.

"No, we have more important things to do…"

Casting a displeased glance at the seemingly talkative ninja, Danzo darkly responded, "It's not every day we get such an upheaval. This is a perfect opportunity to kill Sarutobi and take control of Konoha…"

Sizzle!!

At that moment, a sudden change occurred. A dazzling bolt of lightning, accompanied by the harsh crackling sound of electricity, filled the dimly lit hall.

Danzo and his subordinate ninjas widened their eyes in disbelief as they saw a blade of lightning, radiating with violent, blinding electrical energy, piercing through his chest from behind his seat!

Moreover, this lightning blade cruelly sliced upwards, and the immense destructive force caused Danzo to spew large amounts of blood from his mouth, shocking all the ninjas present!

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