Chapter 142: For the Greater Good

Chapter 142: For the Greater Good

The tide of war can often change in an instant.

Originally, the Sand ninjas held the advantage the moment they launched their surprise attack. The Konoha ninjas in the arena were once at a disadvantage, and even the Sand ninjas ambushing outside the village had broken through Konoha's defensive lines and invaded the village.

Konoha's highest combat power, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Orochimaru, were trapped within the Four Violet Flames Formation by the invading Sound Four. The battle of wits between this master and disciple had also completely erupted!

However, as the strongest ninja village in the world, Konoha's deep foundation was not something these people could contend with. Under the leadership of a group of jonin, the Konoha ninjas successfully launched a counterattack.

In the arena, the arrival of two people also changed the tide of battle.

Kakashi Hatake and Sasuke Uchiha had finally finished their training and arrived at the Chunin Exam arena, where they saw the rampaging Nine-Tails.

And Granny Chiyo, who was assisting the Sand ninjas in their slaughter, immediately abandoned her enemy the moment she saw Kakashi Hatake, manipulating her puppets to charge towards him!

Konoha's White Fang was the enemy she hated the most!

Kakashi Hatake's expression did not change. While fighting Granny Chiyo, he simultaneously allocated forces: "Guy, don't waste time trying to save Lord Hokage, go control Naruto immediately!

Rock Lee, Sasuke, you two go rescue the people below the arena and engage the sand-manipulating brat from Sunagakure!

Tenten, Sakura, go organize our comrades in the stands to arrange a rescue, and request the Hyuga clan head to protect the audience!

Genma, Raido, Aoba, also don't waste time trying to break the Four Violet Flames Formation. Immediately lead the other guard ninjas to launch a counterattack, and send someone to the Anbu base to dispatch reinforcements!"

"Yes!"

"Understood!"

"Leave it to me! Eight Gates Released Formation, Gate of View, Open!"

Ever since Kakashi Hatake's arrival, everything proceeded in an orderly manner. When he was willing to take responsibility, he seemed to possess a convincing power.

This point also surprised Naraku Uehara a little.

This situation, originally more severe and dangerous than in history, had actually been stabilized under Kakashi Hatake's command. It seemed that with just a little time, this crisis could be resolved.

Once Konoha's reinforcements arrived, everyone could almost foresee the fate of Sunagakure and Orochimaru.

The only difference was.

This time, the Third Hokage truly couldn't be saved.

Within the Four Violet Flames Formation, Orochimaru used Edo Tensei to summon the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, and the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, directly putting Hiruzen Sarutobi at a disadvantage.

However, outside the Four Violet Flames Formation, the Konoha ninjas were gradually gaining the upper hand. The battle between Kakashi Hatake and Granny Chiyo was evenly matched, with no clear winner for the time being, but the others were achieving good results.

The only troublesome spot was the battle between Might Guy and the four-tailed Naruto Uzumaki.

To be honest…

Might Guy was in a real predicament. He reckoned it would be easier for him to kick the Nine-Tails to death, but controlling it was quite difficult.

But soon, Might Guy no longer had to be in a predicament.

Because Sasuke Uchiha and Rock Lee, in a combined attack, gave Gaara a thorough beating. Finally stimulated by the blood, the power of the One-Tailed Shukaku within him was forced out!

"Feigning Sleep Technique!"

Gaara's eyes instantly closed.

A behemoth slowly emerged from his body. The One-Tailed Shukaku revealed its true form: "ROAR, I'M FINALLY OUT!"

Just as the Sand ninjas thought Shukaku was their reinforcement, the first thing this fat Tailed Beast did upon emerging was to fire an Air Bullet at the four-tailed Naruto Uzumaki: "I smelled the stench of a fox as soon as I got out!"

"..."

Might Guy was a bit confused for a moment, not knowing which Tailed Beast to attack: "Hey, Kakashi, which one is on our side!"

"Neither of them are!"

Kakashi Hatake dodged an attack from the puppet in Chiyo's hand and shouted loudly, "No, wait, Naruto is our village's comrade! As long as you don't kill Naruto, attack however you want. I believe you can solve it, Guy!"

To be honest, Konoha's luck seemed pretty good.

Who would have thought that after Sunagakure's ultimate weapon, the One-Tailed Shukaku, appeared, the first thing it would do was help Konoha attack the out-of-control Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?

"This kind of luck, there's just no explaining it!"

Naraku Uehara sighed faintly, flew up, and appeared in the spectator stands. He extended his palm and said softly, "It's time to make a move!"

The girls maintaining order, such as Sakura Haruno, Tenten, Ino Yamanaka, and Hinata Hyuga, looked in surprise at the appearing Naraku Uehara.

A hint of joy appeared on Sakura Haruno's face, and she couldn't help but ask, "Eh? Senior Uehara, are you here to help too? We have many injured people here…"

"..."

Help your sister!

I get angry just seeing you!

Naraku Uehara looked at Sakura Haruno with a speechless expression.

Just as Uehara appeared in the stands, a figure in a hood walked to his side and handed him a scroll.

With this scroll in hand, Naraku Uehara now had the possibility to act in the Chunin Exams.

Naraku Uehara looked at Kabuto Yakushi hidden under the hood and said softly, "Get Kimimaro Kaguya and Haku out of Konoha. I'll take care of the problem here."

"Yes, my lord."

Kabuto Yakushi leaped down from the spectator stands.

As the hooded person left, the expressions of the Konoha rookie genin looking at Naraku Uehara gradually changed. A trace of worry couldn't help but appear in the eyes of Sakura Haruno, Tenten, and Hinata Hyuga. They were afraid that this friendly senior was also an enemy.

Hiashi Hyuga, as an elder, had already recognized the reality. He quickly dealt with several attacking Sand ninjas and leaped in front of these rookies.

Hiashi Hyuga waved his hand, signaling these little ones to leave immediately, before slowly raising his head to look at Naraku Uehara, "Those who appear here are either friends or enemies."

"I am a friend, and also an enemy."

Naraku Uehara chuckled lightly and held up the scroll in his hand. He flash-stepped behind Hiashi Hyuga and said softly, "I also want to be a kind person, but what the rest of you in Konoha offer is just too much!"

"Eight Trigrams Palms Revolving Heaven!"

Hiashi Hyuga's movement was exceptionally fast!

A high-speed rotating sphere of chakra appeared around him, sending Naraku Uehara flying with a single blow!

Naraku Uehara didn't mind at all. He slowly put away his scroll, patted the dust off his clothes, and said slowly, "Hmm, as expected of the Hyuga clan head, the speed of your palm strike is indeed fast… But, have you ever heard of 'dadadadadadada'?"

"What?"

Hiashi Hyuga frowned.

Naraku Uehara's figure instantly disappeared from his spot, flash-stepping behind Hiashi Hyuga, and shouted loudly, "This!"

Countless fist shadows flew out!

Hiashi Hyuga was still in shock that Naraku Uehara had used not an ordinary Body Flicker, but a Body Flicker Technique akin to space-time ninjutsu, when countless fists landed on his body!

This contemporary head of the Hyuga clan could only manage to raise his two palms to block a few before being knocked to the ground by Naraku Uehara's myriad of fist shadows.

"Father!"

Hinata Hyuga and her sister, Hanabi Hyuga, watched this scene in a panic. Just as they were about to rush over, a figure blocked their way.

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It was Neji Hyuga, who had just been nearly killed by Naruto Uzumaki.

"You two, leave quickly."

Neji Hyuga looked at the fallen Hiashi Hyuga with a complicated expression, but he coldly berated the Hinata sisters, "That guy is not someone you two little wastes can handle!"

"Brother Neji…"

"Hurry up and go!"

Neji Hyuga was clearly getting impatient.

Naraku Uehara didn't pursue them, but just slowly looked at Neji Hyuga and asked, "I've heard rumors about you. I didn't expect you to protect them. What? You no longer hate the main family?"

"Hmph, what's it to you!"

Neji Hyuga frowned in displeasure.

Bang!

Naraku Uehara flew up and kicked towards Neji Hyuga!

However, Hiashi Hyuga on the ground abruptly got up and jumped in front of Naraku Uehara, taking the kick right in his abdomen.

Hiashi Hyuga tightly hugged Naraku Uehara's leg, took out a letter with one hand, and threw it to Neji Hyuga, shouting loudly, "This is the letter your father left for you, go quickly! Go protect Hinata and Hanabi!"

"..."

Neji Hyuga gritted his teeth.

This genius from the Hyuga branch family grabbed the letter, full of doubt, and chased after Hinata and Hanabi.

"You want me to grant your wish?"

Naraku Uehara looked at Hiashi Hyuga who was fearlessly blocking him, shook his head, and sighed with regret. He stepped on Hiashi Hyuga's body to launch himself into the air and kicked Hiashi Hyuga's neck with his other foot!

Hiashi Hyuga's body was sent flying by Naraku Uehara's kick, falling from the high spectator stands to the ground below!

Thud!

Neji Hyuga and the Hinata sisters, who had just left the stands, were startled by Hiashi Hyuga falling from the sky.

Neji Hyuga gritted his teeth, pushed them towards another location, and said in a deep voice, "You two, go quickly, I'll take the clan head to the hospital!"

"But…"

"No buts."

Neji Hyuga interrupted Hinata Hyuga, shaking his head gently at her, "Hanabi is still young. Lady Hinata, you are the older sister, you must keep her calm. Lord Clan Head, he…"

"I understand."

Hinata Hyuga covered Hanabi Hyuga's eyes and left with her.

Neji Hyuga bent down, lifted the barely conscious Hiashi Hyuga, and ran quickly towards the Konoha Hospital!

Hiashi Hyuga forcefully grabbed Neji Hyuga's shoulder and said in a low voice, "...Neji, the prestige of the Hyuga clan will depend on you in the future!"

"Lord Clan Head."

Neji Hyuga slowly lowered his head.

Hiashi Hyuga lowered his head and said softly, "Neji, I know my injuries. Even if I live, I can no longer fight as a ninja."

Neji Hyuga only focused on rushing towards the hospital, "Please don't say such disheartening things now. Hinata and Hanabi are still very young!"

"..."

Hiashi Hyuga was silent for a moment, then said softly, "If I can survive, I will have the Caged Bird seal carved on myself."

This head of the Hyuga clan was well aware of his injuries. Who knew how many bones were broken all over his body? Even if he survived, he would no longer have any combat ability.

In this way, there would be a possibility of the main family's Byakugan kekkei genkai being stolen.

As a father, he could live for Hinata and Hanabi; as the head of the main family, he also had to protect the Hyuga clan's kekkei genkai by having the protective Caged Bird seal carved on himself.

Was this karma?

In the spectator stands.

Many people had witnessed the entire event.

Rock Lee, who had just left the One-Tail's battle area, stood before Naraku Uehara. The chakra in his body began to erupt bit by bit, "Senior Uehara, why did you do this? Aren't you our friend?"

"Sorry, Lee."

Naraku Uehara sighed and slowly clenched his fists, "For the greater good, I must kill Lord Third Hokage. After this is all over, you will understand me."

(End of Chapter)

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