Naruto: Konoha's Kanpu

Land of Fire.

Konoha's entrance.

Faced with the incessantly talking and stalling Anbu Commander, Deva Path Pain emotionlessly extended his right hand, "Shinra Tensei!"

Boom…

The violent repulsion transformed into a surging wave of air, sweeping forward like a raging storm.

The several meters wide street seemed to have an invisible giant rod thrust through it. Not only did the ground crack open, but the shops lining the street also exploded in an instant!

Eagle's expression changed slightly, and he quickly formed hand seals, slamming his palms to the ground, "Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!"

Boom!

A thick earth wall burst forth from the ground.

The other Anbu's members also reacted swiftly, forming hand seals and using various Ninjutsu.

"Earth Release: Earth-Style Wall!"

"Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"

"Wind Release: Breakthrough!"

One earth wall after another rose, and gusts of wind blew, but unfortunately, under Deva Path Pain's Shinra Tensei, all these Ninjutsu were like bubbles, easily dispersed with a single blow!

All the earth walls were shattered by the air wave, and the gusts of wind were blown back!

The violent repulsion, carrying dust, debris, stones, and shattered walls, bombarded Eagle and all the nearby Anbu's members!

'He's really that strong?'

Just as this terrifying thought crossed his mind, Eagle was involuntarily blown away by the air wave, colliding messily with his subordinates in mid-air.

By the time they landed, nearly a hundred Anbu's members had sustained varying degrees of injury.

"Who is that guy?"

"He's so strong!"

"No wonder he dared to invade our Konoha with just ten people."

The Anbu's members struggled to get up from the ground, huddling together for support, warily eyeing Deva Path Pain.

"Let's go!"

After one strike, Deva Path Pain no longer paid attention to those Konoha's Anbu and walked straight towards the Anbu's Headquarters.

He knew that time is limited, and there is no need to waste it on these small fries.

Asura Path, Human Path, Naraka Path, Preta Path, Animal Path followed closely, while Kisame, Kakuzu, Deidara grinning widely, leisurely followed, watching the disheveled Konoha's Anbu.

"Commander, what should we do?" An Anbu's member rushed to Eagle and asked.

"We must stop them, no matter what, but…"

'But forcibly blocking would only lead to unnecessary sacrifices.'

'So…'

'So why hasn't Kanpū returned yet?'

"Follow them first!"

Eagle ordered, then anxiously looked towards the Hokage Tower, 'Could it be that Sandaime still hadn't realized the severity of the situation and was just watching things unfold?'

Eagle followed Hiruzen for many years, so he knew his 'stable' nature. Thinking of this possibility, Eagle suddenly couldn't sit still, and quickly sent another Anbu's highest signal for an invasion.

Boom…

The violent rumbling sound resounded through Konoha once more.

Hokage Tower's rooftop.

Hiruzen watched the giant 'fireworks' blooming in the sky again, and his brows furrowed deeply.

"Sandaime, this is the second invasion signal."

Fugaku suppressed his uneasiness, and said, "You should use the messenger toad to contact Yondaime quickly!"

"Wait a little longer!" Hiruzen was experienced and knowledgeable. He would remain unfazed even as if the sky were collapsing before him, his heart calm and steady, showing only the slightest frown on his face.

This was a demeanor cultivated from decades of holding high position.

Hiruzen said solemnly, "The Five Kage Summit concerns the Biju of Kirigakure and Sunagakure. If Yondaime suddenly leaves, it will inevitably trigger a series of unpredictable consequences. What if it leads to war?"

The overall situation is important!

"Besides…"

Hiruzen continued, "There are still Konoha Saburo and Kushina in the village, so even if it is a Biju invasion, we don't need to be afraid!"

Although the new Hachibi's Jinchuriki, now named 'Konoha Hachiro' has also been created, Gyuki has not yet undergone the Kotoamatsukami's baptism, so Konoha Hachiro cannot participate in the battle.

But with just Konoha Saburo and Kushina, the combat power is already at the peak of the Shinobi World!

Furthermore, Konoha also has the Shinobi Clan such as Uchiha, Hyuga, Ino–Shika–Cho, Aburame and Inuzuka. Someone wanted to invade Konoha?

What a joke!

As he contemplated this, Hiruzen suddenly heard a stern croak of toads.

'This is…'

Hiruzen rushed back to his office and saw that the communication frog left by Minato had died on the desk, and the murderer is actually a figure with pitcher plant head.

"You... Who are you?!" Hiruzen asked loudly.

At this moment, he vaguely felt that he might have seriously underestimated the impact of this invasion.

'But, the problem shouldn't be big… right?'

"Just look at my clothes and you'll understand."

White Zetsu on the left face said with a chuckle, "Or, could it be that Sandaime Hokage is too old to remember the information?"

"Hehehe." Black Zetsu on the right face said with a sneer, "We should thank Sandaime Hokage for not using this toad. Otherwise, we would have had trouble."

Hiruzen's expression suddenly darkened.

'Black cloak with red clouds pattern…' Hiruzen's pupils immediately shrank, "Akatsuki?! Don't tell me…"

"It seems that Sandaime Hokage has finally realized the seriousness of the situation."

Black Zetsu said with a smile, "In that case, my mission is complete. Goodbye."

As he spoke, Zetsu jumped straight out of the window and sank into the ground.

"Bastard!!!" Hiruzen was unable to restrain his anger and rushed out, but Zetsu's figure had already disappeared.

"Sandaime, what happened?" Fugaku rushed over and asked.

"The messenger toad is dead."

Hiruzen said grimly, "The intruders are Akatsuki!"

"Akatsuki? Damn, wait, Sandaime, what did you just say? Are you... are you kidding me? At a time like this, the messenger toad is dead?!" Fugaku didn't feel too good, and he is so angry that he wants to curse Hiruzen in the face!

'If only you had used the communication frog to contact the Fourth Hokage earlier, none of this would have happened! But you kept waiting and watching…'

"Don't worry, even without Yondaime, we can still repel Akatsuki!"

Hiruzen said calmly, "The purpose of Akatsuki's invasion must be the Biju. Except for Kushina, the rest of Jinchuriki are in the Anbu's Headquarters. Fugaku, immediately inform the great clans and have them send their Elite Jonin to the Anbu's Headquarters. We must stop Akatsuki!"

"I… I understand!" Even though Uchiha Fugaku was still fuming, he had no choice but to comply.

After Fugaku left, Hiruzen called another subordinate and instructed him to inform Kushina not to expose herself.

Afterwards, Hiruzen slowly removed his loose kimono, revealing his frail form, and summoned Enma, then let his old partner turned into the Adamantine Staff in his hand.

"Akatsuki, I will definitely stop you!" Hiruzen resolutely charged out, but after only a hundred meters, he was stopped by a figure.

"Hiruzen-sensei, it seems it's just us left." Orochimaru, wearing a kimono, floated down gracefully.

"Orochimaru?!" Hiruzen's expression turned furious, "Why are you here?"

'Wasn't Orochimaru expelled from Akatsuki?'

'How could he be here at the same time as the invasion?'

Orochimaru looked at Hiruzen's expression with amusement and said with a sneer, "I'm here to send you off, Hiruzen-sensei."

As he said so, Orochimaru's body began to emanate a dark green color, covering him entirely,

"If you can do it, then go ahead and try." Hiruzen said with a solemn expression.

"Steel Release: Snake Strong Fist!" Orochimaru punched forward with a smile.

The iron fist drew a dark shadow in the air and descended rapidly towards Hiruzen's face.

Hiruzen calmly raised the Adamantine Staff to block Orochimaru's punch with a 'duang' sound, but his thin, frail body involuntarily slid back three meters.

"Hiruzen-sensei, you… are getting old."

'It's time for you to withdraw from the stage.'

Orochimaru's smile slowly faded, and with a flick of his left hand, a sea of gold dust surged from the ground, transforming into numerous shuriken that shot wildly towards Hiruzen.