Trial

Chapter 84 Trial

Deep underground in Konoha, at the base of the roots.

Countless screens flickered with a dim light, taking in the chaos unfolding on the ground.

Danzo leaned on his cane, his single eye filled with a cold, mocking gaze.

"Hmph, that piece of trash Hiruzen."

He looked at his old partner trapped in the barrier on the screen, a contemptuous smile curving his lips: "As the Hokage, to be so easily trapped by Orochimaru, you're really senile."

On the screen, Konoha ninjas are fighting a fierce battle, villagers are fleeing, and a giant summoning snake is wreaking havoc.

But Danzo had no intention of making a move.

In his view, now is the perfect opportunity to purge Konoha's weak forces.

When Hiruzen and Orochimaru fight to the death, when Konoha falls into despair —

He reappeared as a savior, turning the tide.

This is the perfect script.

"and----"

Danzo shifted his gaze to another screen, fixing it on Naruto: "Just as I expected."

"The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is a huge hidden danger, and he has long harbored rebellious intentions."

"It seems that the previous monitoring and assessment of him were correct."

Danzo watched as Naruto instantly defeated Genma and suppressed Kakashi.

Instead of panicking, he revealed a smile that showed he was in complete control.

The more dangerous a weapon is, the greater its value.

As long as it is controlled by Kotoamatsukami afterward, this is his sharpest blade.

Just as he was about to continue watching the fight from the sidelines, Danzo's smile froze the next second.

On screen, Naruto neither launched a large-scale massacre against the Konoha ninja nor helped Orochimaru attack the Hokage.

Instead, they went straight to the highest and most ornately decorated section of the stands.

Those were the exclusive seats for dignitaries, important officials, and top nobles from various countries.

"Wait—what is he doing?"

Danzo suddenly moved closer to the screen, his pupils contracting violently.

When Danzo saw Naruto's kunai aimed at those richly dressed dignitaries, he felt a chill instantly run down his spine.

"Are they insane?! Those are the daimyo and nobles responsible for providing funds to Konoha!"

If these wealthy patrons were to all die during the exams held in Konoha—

Even without an invasion from another country, Konoha's economic system would collapse almost overnight!

For Danzo, who aspired to become Hokage and rule Konoha, this was even more unacceptable than destroying half the village.

"This unruly madman!"

Danzo could no longer remain calm and roared angrily, "Everyone! Follow me immediately! Stop Naruto Uzumaki!"

Without any hesitation, the elite troops at the root instantly assembled.

Danzo charged ahead, his fury blazing as he rushed toward the base gate.

however.

Just as the heavy iron gate opened and sunlight streamed into the dim passage, a blond-haired boy was leisurely sitting on the corpse of the guard at the gate.

It was as if they had been waiting for a long time.

That was one of Naruto's shadow clones.

He looked at the Root troops rushing out and revealed a bright smile.

"This is too slow. I've been waiting for you for ages."

A sense of foreboding suddenly rose in Danzo's heart.

"What—"

"To celebrate your coming out, I've prepared a grand fireworks display for you all."

The shadow clone formed a hand seal and activated the Mutual Multiplication Explosion Talisman.

next moment.

Boom! ...

The terrifying flames engulfed everything.

The continuous explosions made the earth tremble.

Even at the Chunin Exams venue, several kilometers away, one could feel the intense tremors beneath their feet.

【Ding! 】

[Mission: Grand Fireworks Display, Completed]

[Obtained Grade B Treasure Chest 1]

The arena's high platform.

Feeling the tremors beneath his feet and hearing the distant rumble of thunder, Naruto's lips curled into a slight smile.

"Mice should stay in their holes."

He casually tossed the richly dressed, obese corpse in his hand off the stands like trash.

The body rolled down the steps like a tattered sack, finally making a muffled thud.

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At this moment, he was already standing before the seats of the nobles.

Those sitting here are the most powerful people in the ninja world.

Relatives of the daimyo of the Land of Fire, political figures from various countries, and wealthy merchants.

At this moment, they were all under an illusion, completely unaware of their impending death.

Naruto frowned slightly as he looked at the ugly faces.

"I feel like something's missing."

He touched his chin.

"Something's missing—"

"Oh, right————"

Naruto's eyes lit up.

"It would be too good for you to die in your dreams."

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The death penalty only has meaning when it is pronounced.

So he formed a hand seal and dispelled the illusion for the nobles.

"Huh? What's going on—"

"Was there an earthquake?"

"Guards! The guards are there!"

The awakened nobles screamed in panic, their obese bodies writhing in their seats, only to find that they could not stand up at all, as several chakra chains had already silently wrapped around their ankles.

They looked up and saw a bespectacled boy with a gentle smile, but covered in blood.

"Nice to meet you, sirs."

Naruto pulled out a list that Orochimaru had investigated from his pocket and calmly began to read it aloud: "According to my investigation—"

"The Finance Minister of the Tea Country embezzled relief funds, causing a large number of refugees to starve to death."

"I hereby pronounce the death penalty! Execute immediately!"

The fat man didn't even have a chance to beg for mercy.

The chains nimbly wrapped around his neck, suspending him in mid-air.

"Next."

"Relatives of the daimyo of the land of fields were involved in human trafficking."

"I hereby pronounce the death penalty! Execute immediately!"

"Stop! I'll give you whatever money you want!"

A chain mercilessly wrapped around it and hoisted it up.

He was left to struggle in mid-air until his body gradually became powerless.

Naruto then began reading out the next name.

Inside the Four Purple Flame Array not far away.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was being held tightly by Orochimaru, watched this scene with eyes wide with rage.

He frantically swung his magic staff, trying to break through the barrier, but Orochimaru's grass sword always followed him like a shadow, blocking his way.

"Hehehe, this is truly wonderful—"

Orochimaru's eyes were full of mockery.

"Sarutobi-sensei, you have truly raised an excellent successor to the Will of Fire."

Just as Naruto was calling out names one by one from the list.

Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!Whoosh!

The four masked ANBU finally broke free from the entanglement below and instantly appeared in the stands.

This is a guard exclusively for nobles.

"We're saved!"

The few surviving nobles recognized the newcomers and were almost moved to tears.

"Naruto Uzumaki! Surrender immediately!"

The ANBU squad leader drew his long sword, his killing intent locked onto Naruto, but he dared not attack rashly because he was wary of the hostage.

Naruto stopped what he was doing and turned his head to the side.

"It's in the way."

Black lines instantly covered half of his face.

Phase one of the curse seal is activated.

The original four chains on the back split and multiplied in an instant, turning into a total of eight chains.

Moreover, these chains are no longer simply smooth; they have grown vicious barbs, and black curse runes have spread onto the golden chains, like thorns from hell.

"This is----"

Those secret agents didn't even have time to form hand seals.

Puff puff puff!

A series of sounds of sharp blades piercing flesh rang out.

There is no suspense.

A golden light flashed, and blood blossomed in the air.

Four elite members of the secret service were pierced through the chest almost instantly, hung in mid-air like skewers of meat, and then violently flung away.

The two are not even in the same league.

"I endured your surveillance for a long time."

Naruto expressionlessly shook off the bloodstains from the chains and continued walking toward another trembling nobleman.

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