Kapitel 108: 108. Evidence
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"You're... Naruto-kun?" Looking at Naruto's shining golden appearance, Kabuto almost didn't recognize him. After all, they had only met briefly before.
"It's me." Naruto temporarily released his heightened state and pointed to the Sound Ninja on the ground. "Because of the war, some enemies and spies have infiltrated the village, taking advantage of the chaos. I'm capturing these individuals."
"I see. Then I'll leave this one to you." Kabuto's demeanour was calm and agreeable.
Naruto shook his head. "It's not that simple. Reporting a spy for verification earns a reward of 500,000 ryo."
"500,000?" Kabuto's eyes briefly flashed with interest. Although the Fourth Hokage had always supported the orphanage, funds were still tight.
Kabuto's wish was for every child in the orphanage to live a happy life. Relying solely on the village's subsidies was not enough. If he could catch a few more spies...
"That's right. I suggest you hand them over to the garrison yourself."
"Thank you for the information, Naruto-kun."
As Naruto walked away, Kabuto made up his mind. Looking at the captured ninja on the ground, he saw not just an enemy, but resources for food, gifts, and the smiling faces of the children in the orphanage.
The sun reflected off Kabuto's glasses, casting a dazzling light.
Yakushi Nono and Yakushi Kabuto, the current director and deputy director of the Konoha Orphanage, were both skilled spies.
However, unlike Danzo, Minato respected their personal wishes and supported them in running the orphanage, providing help whenever possible.
Now that Kabuto knew there were rewards for capturing spies, this was intriguing. A top-tier spy engaged in counter-espionage work meant that those who sneaked into Konoha with evil intentions were doomed.
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On the battlefield outside the village, three giant serpents were being overpowered by three massive toads. Eventually, they were defeated and vanished in a puff of smoke.
The Konoha ninja forces were brimming with morale. Uchiha Fugaku personally led the charge with the police force, and the invading Sand Ninjas were routed.
Also with Minato, Kushina, and Jiraiya joining the battles on the eastern, western, and northern fronts, the outcome was no longer in doubt.
What people didn't know was that there had been another skirmish to the south of Konoha.
Earlier, Naruto had sent shadow clones in all four directions to maintain communication, but only three had reported attacks. Naruto assumed that Izumo and Kotetsu's gatekeeping prowess had deterred any assault.
However, Orochimaru's original plan was to launch simultaneous attacks from all directions, stretching Konoha's defences and creating an opportunity for him to assassinate his former teacher.
An equal number of giant serpents were supposed to be summoned at each gate.
However, the assault team at the South Gate encountered an unexpected situation.
The reason? Youth.
Earlier that morning, a silver-haired boy led three green-clad students on what was supposed to be a routine exercise.
Inadvertently, they wandered out of Konoha's patrol range while displaying their youthful energy.
And that's when they stumbled upon a group of Sand Ninjas drawing a large summoning circle on the ground, intending to use Orochimaru's blood to summon giant serpents.
The only strategist among the four, Kimimaro, remembered Minato's instructions and immediately recognized these individuals as hostile forces intent on attacking Konoha.
He decided to lead his three energetic teammates to disrupt their plan.
But facing dozens of elite Sand Ninjas was a daunting task for just four people, so:
"Fifth Gate: Gate of Limit, Open!"x4
The skin of all four turned red, and their bodies were enveloped in a visible green chakra.
Gen, Daiki, and Jiro activated their Sharingan, using the superior dynamic vision combined with the enormous speed and strength boost from the Eight Gates to perfectly execute Gai's Strong Fist Taijutsu techniques and Uchiha's agile fighting style.
Their movements, usually clumsy, became fluid and coordinated on the battlefield. They dodged enemy attacks with ease and seized every opportunity to land decisive blows, a stark contrast to their usual clumsy behaviour.
Gen, Daiki, and Jiro created a brand-new fighting style for the Uchiha clan, blending Gai's teachings with their unique approach!
Kimimaro, on the other hand, had a different style. On the battlefield, he was fearless and aggressive. He relied on the abilities of the Shikotsumyaku, strengthening the bones within his body.
He didn't worry about breaking a few bones—he could always reattach or regrow them if needed.
He was like a heavy tank, bulldozing through enemies. Anyone who couldn't outpace him was doomed!
Gen, Daiki, and Jiro were four years older than Lee, and Kimimaro was two years older. Physically, they were stronger than Lee and had been practising the Eight Gates technique much longer.
So, unlike Lee, who couldn't sustain the Fifth Gate for long, their bodies could endure the strain and complete a quick assault.
Given a few more years of training, they might even unlock the Sixth Gate and use techniques like the Morning Peacock.
Later, when reinforcements arrived, they were stunned by the carnage left behind. They could only wish the fallen Sand Ninjas a peaceful rest and hope that the next life wouldn't be so unforgiving.
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While Konoha's ninjas were working to wrap up the war, Shimura Danzo was busy.
"Danzo-sama, we have confirmed that the Third Hokage was severely injured by Orochimaru. Although Tsunade saved his life, Orochimaru was killed in the battle, and all his subordinates were captured, including... Sai." Yamanaka Fu knelt respectfully on one knee after his report.
When Danzo heard that the Third Hokage had been critically wounded, he relaxed his grip on his cane. But hearing about Sai's capture made him clench it again.
After a moment of silence, he gestured for Yamanaka Fu to leave and murmured to himself, "Failed..."
Orochimaru's death was just the loss of a pawn. However, Sai's capture was more troubling.
Although he had placed the Binding Tongue Curse on Sai, the expertise of Minato and Kushina in sealing techniques meant they might be able to break it.
He needed to eliminate this potential threat, but how? Perhaps he should use Root's poison or have Fu manipulate a guard?
As he pondered, the door suddenly burst open. Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu stormed in.
"Danzo, you've gone too far!" Homura shouted angrily.
Koharu also looked enraged.
Danzo remained unfazed and responded coolly, "I don't know what you're talking about."
"Still playing dumb!" Homura threw a file onto Danzo's desk. "Look at this!"
Danzo was silent for a moment before opening the file. It contained evidence of his secret dealings with Orochimaru and the information he had leaked about Konoha's barrier and security forces.
"So, you know everything..." Danzo looked up at his old friends with dark eyes. A bold idea formed in his mind.
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