"Stop! Who goes there?"
Just as the twelve Guardian Ninjas were about to enter Konoha Village, they were halted by a guard ninja at the door. The audacity of these two gatekeepers daring to stop them roused the anger of the Guardian Twelve Ninjas.
Given their reputation as personal guards of the daimyo, they were not accustomed to such treatment. Even if they were dogs people still had to recognize their owners, and their status rises with the tides. Now, they were being obstructed by two Konoha ninjas.
"Hmph! Blind fools!"
"Can't you see our attire?"
One of the twelve ninjas sharply retorted, and only then did Iwashi Tatami take notice of the waistcloths worn by these individuals.
They were embroidered with the symbol of fire, the insignia of the twelve Guardian Ninjas assigned to the Fire Country Daimyo. However, the current Konoha was not the same as during the time of the Third Hokage.
Due to Ryan's influence, Konoha's attitude towards the daimyo had undergone a complete reversal. This resulted in a lack of recognition even when faced with the waistcloths that symbolized their identity.
At that moment, Shiranui Genma, who was searching for the two gatekeepers, arrived at the gate and swiftly grasped the situation. He uttered, "What in the world is happening here?"
"I have no idea!" replied the Guardian Twelve Ninjas.
"What are you Damiyo dogs doing here?"
Upon hearing Shiranui Genma's words, the faces of the Guardian Twelve Ninjas instantly contorted in shock.
"What did you say?"
"Do you even understand what you're saying?"
At this point, the Guardian Twelve Ninjas had already retrieved their weapons, fixing an unkind gaze upon Shiranui Genma standing before them. The leading ninja smirked.
"Hmph! It's just gatekeepers!"
"How insolent!"
"It seems that even the Fourth Hokage is no better!"
"Today, I will teach you, on behalf of our daimyo, what respect entails!"
As the leading ninja spoke, a cruel smile appeared on the faces of the other eleven individuals behind him, their grip tightening on their weapons.
"Let's Attack."The Guardian Twelve Ninjas charged Shiranui Genma together. However, they were oblivious to the strength of shinobi Konoha posted at the gate.
Witnessing the audacity of these twelve attackers, Shiranui and Izuno couldn't help but feel delighted.
Although they were not Hokage guards in this timeline, Ryan had taught them the Three Flying Thunder God Technique, just like in the original story, and they had also mastered the Thunderbolt Technique to a certain extent.
Confronted by the assault from the Guardian Twelve Ninjas, the three of them swiftly unleashed the flying Thunder-god Array Technique.
Whoosh!
Engulfed in a golden light, the three of them vanished instantly.
"Hmm?!"
The Guardian Twelve, who had been by the daimyo's side all year round, had heard of the Flying Thunder god before. They froze in place, growing wary. After waiting for a while, the surroundings remained eerily silent.
"Damn! Those three scoundrels escaped!"
"Damn it, we've been tricked!"
The Guardian Twelve Ninjas finally reacted. They had never anticipated that such formidable ninjutsu, only to be used as a means of escape.
Just as the Guardian Twelve Ninjas cursed and prepared to enter Konoha, a figure swiftly dashed past. The approaching presence made the Guardian Twelve Ninjas alert once again.
As they surveyed their surroundings, they discovered countless ninjas standing densely all around them. Before they could speak, they witnessed an unforgettable scene unfold before their eyes.
The ninjas before them stared at them individually, their eyes emitting an ominous red glow.
Under the gaze of so many Sharingan eyes, the Guardian Twelve Ninjas felt the air freeze, sending shivers down their spines. Trembling with fear, they soon found several figures standing before them: Shiranui Genma and the Uchiha clan patriarch, Uchiha Fugaku.
"Are you so impressed by the prowess of the Guardian Twelve Ninjas? That you brought the entire Uchiha clan to welcome us."
"I heard you intended to teach Konoha's ninja a lesson."
"Come, let me witness what kind of lesson you have in store."
As Uchiha Fugaku spoke slowly, the Guardian Twelve Ninjas attempted to maintain their arrogance and dominance. Suppressing their fear and swallowing a gulp of saliva, the leading Guardian Ninja forced a smile and spoke.
"Impossible! How could that be?"
" We were just joking. We came to meet the Fourth Hokage as ordered by the daimyo! We have no intentions of breaking any rules!"
Now facing the renowned Uchiha clan in the ninja world, the mere sight of their Sharingan eyes shattered the Guardian Twelve Ninjas' arrogance. Not to mention, the Uchiha clan's patriarch was present. Observing the idiots before him, Uchiha Fugaku couldn't help but sneer.
"Hmph! You are nothing but a bunch of trash. The daimyo no longer requires your protection from this day forth."
Uchiha Fugaku's words were followed by an attack from the Uchiha clan members against the Guardian Twelve Ninjas. Even those attacking didn't possess just one or two Tomoe Sharingan eyes, but the full Three Tomoe Sharingan—elite members of the Uchiha clan.
Faced with such formidable opponents, the Guardian Twelve Ninjas stood no chance. How could a group of pampered and arrogant ninjas, accustomed to the comforts of the Daimyo's Mansion and authority, match the skills of the elite Uchiha clan?
Soon, all twelve ninjas were swiftly Sent to the pure world.
After dealing with their adversaries, Uchiha Fugaku and the Shiranui Genma headed towards the Daimyo Mansion with the elite Uchiha clan members.
Initially, Ryan had no intention of paying attention to such insignificant matters, but now that he had been provoked, he couldn't easily let it slide. And when it came to dealing with the daimyo, the Uchiha clan was the most suitable.
Accompanying Fugaku, Ryan's two apprentices, Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi, who had become loyal to Ryan under his guidance, joined them on this mission. In Ryan's words, everything was for the future of Konoha.
Meanwhile, within the Daimyo Mansion, the prominent figures eagerly awaited the return of the twelve Guardian Ninjas dispatched by the Fire Country Daimyo. Little did they expect that instead of their return, they would be met with an assembly of formidable opponents.
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