Chapter 172: MSOC: Chapter 172
Boom! A thunderous roar echoed as a figure was sent flying.
Killer Bee's face changed, and he lunged forward, his three octopus tentacles extending to wrap around A.
Bang!
The impact sent Killer Bee flying as well. He quickly extended two more tentacles, wrapping them around a nearby tree trunk to break his fall, skidding several meters before stopping.
"Let go of me!" A said, his face grim, struggling against the tentacles. His Hell Stab hand still trembled.
The barrier's counterattack had been as powerful as his Hell Stab. He hadn't broken the barrier and had only hurt himself. But what truly embarrassed him was Jiraiya's words: Not everyone is Kai.
Seeing even A, who possessed the Third Raikage's strength, fail to break the barrier, the others' faces darkened.
Breaking the barrier would require a combined effort, but that meant all-out war with Konoha. They could inflict heavy damage within Konoha's barrier, but total annihilation would be their likely fate.
"Everyone, calm down," the Third Hokage said, his arrival somewhat belated. His battle armor, however, created a tense atmosphere.
Known as Konoha's ninja professor and a master of all five elemental jutsu, his strength and resilience were undeniable. His battle attire signaled a serious situation.
"Third Hokage, are you planning to capture us all?" Kurotsuchi asked. "The Tsuchikage has been informed of our actions. If we don't return, you'd better have a good explanation for Iwagakure."
"Hmph, Kumogakure feels the same," A added.
Kirigakure remained silent, but the three villages were now united. Kurotsuchi glanced at Danzo and Orochimaru.
"Third Hokage, Danzo and Orochimaru orchestrated this. Uchiha Kai is gone. They claimed everything was connected to him, but now he's vanished, and we can't confront him. They must be held responsible."
A and the Kirigakure ninjas looked at Danzo, their meaning clear. Konoha had dominated the Third Great Ninja War, but another war now would be disastrous.
"Don't worry, I won't hold you accountable," the Third Hokage said, smiling at Danzo and Orochimaru. "But you probably don't know they've already escaped."
With that, the Third Hokage flicked his wrist. Two shuriken flew out. Danzo and Orochimaru, who had been silent, made no attempt to resist.
Psh! Psh!
Two muffled sounds echoed as Danzo and Orochimaru dissolved into smoke, leaving only wooden dummies behind.
The ninjas from the three villages were stunned. Danzo and Orochimaru had escaped while they were distracted by Kai's attack.
"Teacher, Danzo and Orochimaru escaped through a secret passage," Tsunade and Kurenai Yūhi arrived, along with five or six hundred Konoha ninjas, forming a perimeter.
Seeing the vastly superior number of Konoha ninjas, including the Sannin and the Hokage, A and the others' expressions turned grave. A direct confrontation would result in their annihilation.
"I anticipated Danzo's escape. His dirty tricks are predictable," the Third Hokage said, his eyes gleaming as he surveyed the three villages.
"Don't worry, this unauthorized entry caused minimal damage, so we won't pursue it."
"But I must warn you: do not attack Uchiha Kai. Danzo and Orochimaru released a monster. Unconstrained, Kai will be far more dangerous!"
The three villages were silent. A spoke first. "Hmph, Third Hokage, since you won't pursue this, remove the barrier.
Whether we seek revenge on Uchiha Kai is Kumogakure's business. He's no longer connected to Konoha. I hope Konoha won't interfere."
Kurotsuchi and the Kirigakure ninjas silently agreed.
"This is merely a friendly warning. Whether you heed it is your concern," the Third Hokage said, shaking his head. "Removing the barrier will take time. Wait here. I have other matters to attend to."
He vanished. Jiraiya followed.
After several minutes, the barrier was finally dispelled.
"Let's go!" A said, leading his forces away. Kurotsuchi and the Kirigakure ninjas followed.
The Konoha ninjas breathed a sigh of relief, turning to Minato.
"Teacher, what now?" Kakashi appeared.
"I don't know, but the Third Hokage is right. Danzo and Orochimaru released a monster. Let's hope Kai has no ambition, otherwise he'll become a threat to the shinobi world," Minato said gravely.
Kakashi hesitated. "If he hadn't defected, the three villages would still be pressuring us. I think he did this for Konoha's sake."
The Konoha ninjas' faces changed. Many hesitated, unable to refute Kakashi's words.
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