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At the edge of the Forest of Death,
Several masked ANBU members, wearing raincoats, gathered here with utmost vigilance.
On the ground, a corpse covered in fresh blood lay on the rain-soaked earth.
Judging by his attire, he should be one of the proctors for the Chunin Exam this time.
The ANBU members exchanged solemn remarks.
"Based on the situation, it seems they came specifically for the Chunin Exam!"
One of the ANBU ninjas crouched down to carefully observe the condition of the ground and the bloodstains on the body. Soon, he looked up and spoke.
"There were two assailants. The victim has been dead for ten hours, which means they entered the Forest of Death as soon as the second exam began."
Hearing his words, one person furrowed their brow.
"But who could they be? Who would dare to cause trouble in Konoha at a time like this? If it's the intention of another village, things are about to become turbulent."
"Regardless, our top priority now is to halt the Chunin Exam. The intruding ninja is at least a Jonin-level, and considering the strength of those brats in the forest, it would be a dead end if they encounter them!"
"Shoom!"
As the words ended, the group dispersed, immediately taking action to minimize the damage caused by the invading ninjas.
When the chief examiner, Jumma Mitokado, heard this news, his cheerful expression instantly turned gloomy!
How could such a thing happen!
Shizuka, that child, is still inside. If these two unidentified Jonin are targeting the participants, the consequences would be unimaginable!
At the same time, as the Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, also received this news promptly.
Upon hearing the news, his face slightly darkened!
Sitting in his spacious Hokage office, he carefully pondered the impact that this ninja intrusion would bring and the possible causes and consequences of the incident.
Beside him, Togame Tsurugi and Mizuho Hoshimi were also present, their faces filled with concern as they contemplated the issue.
After pondering for a while, Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke in a deep voice to the ANBU member reporting the news.
"In any case! We must prioritize the safety of the participants and minimize their losses as much as possible! Quickly investigate the identity of the invading ninja!"
Mizuho Hoshimi and Togame Tsurugi had no objections and agreed one after another.
"Shoom!"
After receiving the order, the ANBU ninja disappeared from the spot, leaving the three individuals in the Konoha office in silence.
For a long time,
Sarutobi Hiruzen finally spoke in a deep voice.
"What are your thoughts on this matter?"
Upon hearing the Third Hokage's words, Mizuho Hoshimi expressed concern and said,
"If this was just a normal ninja attack, it would be manageable. At most, the participants in the Chunin Exam would suffer some losses. But I'm afraid..."
At this point, a hint of worry flashed through his eyes.
"...I'm afraid that someone wants to provoke another war..."
"Yes... After the war ceased, the villagers have been recovering and rebuilding... We cannot allow another war to be ignited."
Hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen also muttered, his eyes gazing out of the window, through the rain curtain, at the peaceful and prosperous streets of Konoha. In his dark eyes, something unknown flickered.
At that moment, Togame Tsurugi, who was by the side, spoke up.
"According to the gathered intelligence, the enemy entered shortly after the start of the second exam, which proves that they have a thorough understanding of this Chunin Exam!"
"It has been nearly ten hours since then, and there's still no word from the Konoha Security Force."
Pausing for a moment, she looked at Mizuho Hoshimi and Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had turned their backs, and continued with determination.
"The Uchiha clan's behavior in this matter is highly suspicious and must be guarded against and dealt with!"
To this, Mizuho Hoshimi awkwardly explained to Togame Tsurugi.
"Kagami wouldn't be like this. He knows his boundaries..."
Sarutobi Hiruzen stood by the window, silent but with a complex heart.
Kagami... Uchiha... Sensei... What would you do in this situation...
And also Jiraiya... Orochimaru... Can they stop them... If it were Sōsuke, that child...
At the same time,
In the underground of Konoha, within the Root base.
Danzo Shimura listened with narrowed eyes to the report from his subordinate, remaining silent for a long time.
After a while, he finally looked up, a gleam of determination flashing in his eyes, and issued a solemn order.
"Inform Rō and also contact the Hyuga clan. Mobilize all Root members and start monitoring all Uchiha clan members."
"Shoom!"
Soon, the kneeling Root members turned into shadows and disappeared from the room.
Only Danzo Shimura remained, slowly getting up and pushing the door open.
Is this the opportunity for Root to rise... Hashirama... What would you do... Choose to continue trusting the Uchiha clan or believe in Root, which can truly protect Konoha...
And my disciples... Two Jonin... Can you handle it...
When Shimura Himiko received the news, they were naturally astonished.
Their beautiful eyes stared at the Root member before them, their voices grave.
"What did you say?! Ninja have invaded the Forest of Death! What are Danzo-sama's orders?"
"Danzo-sama ordered all Root members to mobilize and monitor the Uchiha clan!" The Root ninja hurriedly replied.
Upon hearing this order, Shimura Himiko's expressions froze as they associated it with the Uchiha clan's control over the Konoha Security Force and the ninja invasion. Their faces turned unpleasant.
"Inform all Root squads to suspend their current missions and gather at the Uchiha clan's meeting place!"
After finishing her words, without a trace of hesitation, Himiko, with her slender figure, stood up instantly.
On the way,
Himiko disregarded the rain soaking her as she swiftly moved forward.
She contemplated the possible changes that might occur in this situation.
When she heard Danzo's orders just now, a horrifying thought flashed through her mind!
That is, the Uchiha clan has conspired with external villages and betrayed them!
Otherwise, why would Uncle let Root emerge from the shadows for the first time and monitor everything about the Uchiha clan!
If that's the case, mishandling this could lead to the complete destruction of the entire village in this upheaval!
For now, she can only obey her uncle's orders, monitor the Uchiha clan members in advance, and be prepared.
Thinking about Sōsuke, who is still participating in the Chunin Exam, her eyes tightened involuntarily. But when she thought about Sōsuke's strength, she gradually eased her worries.
Sōsuke... Take care of yourself...
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In the Forest of Death,
"Sploosh!" "Sploosh!"
Over a dozen senbon needles pierced into a ninja's body, instantly chilling him to the core.
His eyes widened in disbelief, his face filled with fear!
"Bang!"
The ninja's body fell into a puddle.
The rainwater quickly stained his body red with blood.
At this moment, Rain Hokuga grinned, with his hair disheveled, looking like someone who had just crawled out of the water.
"Twenty-seventh!"
As he spoke, the senbon needles turned into water, mixed with blood, and slowly flowed towards Rain Hokuga, coiling around his ankles like snakes.
"Too slow. This forest is too big. How long will it take to kill all these brats? If we don't do it quickly, the Leaf ninjas will discover us."
Hokuga stared with his big eye, grinning.
"I have an idea!"
At that moment!
Both of them suddenly looked in one direction!
Hokuga revealed his white teeth.
"Is someone else here? I don't care. Let's kill this one first!"
Not far away,
A girl with golden ponytails arrived nearby in the rain curtain.
As soon as she approached, she furrowed her brows.
Such a strong smell of blood! Was there a battle here before?!