Chapter 150

The moment Six Paths of Pain and Konan infiltrated Konoha, he had already sensed their presence.

His awareness even surpassed that of the Konoha ninja responsible for guarding the village's barrier, and his knowledge was far more precise.

His awareness of the situation was not just limited to their entry; he possessed a level of detail that none could match.

He discerned that among the intruders, the Asura Path, Animal Path, and Preta Path were the group tasked with causing chaos and destruction.

Meanwhile, the Deva Path, Human Path, Naraka Path, and Konan formed the investigation team.

Of course, this level of detail was beyond the reach of Observation Haki alone. It was the advantage granted by Carnes' memories about the Naruto series from his past life.

As these invaders breached Konoha's defenses, chaos erupted within the village. It swiftly descended into pandemonium.

Many ninjas fell victim to Pain's abilities, whether it would be to search their memories or to directly interrogate them.

Against the Six Paths of Pain and Konan, the ordinary ninja had no means to fight back; their resistance was futile.

The unfortunate civilians, on the other hand, were terrorized by the centipedes summoned by the Animal Path Pain, scattering in all directions.

Tragically, some lost their lives in the midst of this ensuing chaos.

Carnes, however, remained unfazed.

He saw himself as a mere traveler, an observer amidst the turmoil who was detached from the village's fate.

That was, until a particular summoned centipede raced down the street towards Ichiraku Ramen, chasing a terrified little girl.

The girl's panicked screams echoed through the street, causing many bystanders to wince and cover their eyes in distress.

In this dire situation, there seemed to be no recourse, the ordinary civilians found themselves powerless.

These individuals were not skilled ninjas but ordinary civilians, and facing such a monstrous creature, merely protecting themselves was a herculean feat.

As the menacing centipede's fangs drew perilously close to the defenseless little girl, a captivating voice of a lady cut through the tension:

"Don't harm her!"

This unexpected voice sent shockwaves through everyone present.

Unbeknownst to all, Ayame, who had moments ago been diligently assisting in the ramen shop, had emerged onto the street.

Now she stood boldly and positioned herself before the small child to protect the girl from the impending danger.

Even Teuchi, her father, was momentarily rendered speechless.

"Ayame, you..."

Teuchi, normally a man of simple disposition, he often performed small acts of kindness but had never thought of being a hero, he was never the one to think about saving people.

After all, the life of an ordinary person was challenging enough, and saving others seemed a realm too distant to reach for him.

It was no small feat to brave to save yourself, let alone for the sake of other people.

Yet, here was his daughter, Ayame, acting on pure impulse.

He certainly hadn't expected his daughter to act with such courage.

What's even more astonishing was that Ayame possessed no knowledge of ninjutsu, and she was just a young girl herself!

The summoned centipede, though fearsome, was not particularly intelligent.

Ayame's unexpected bold move had momentarily thrown it off guard. However, it quickly regained its predatory resolve.

Its razor-sharp legs poised to strike, and its colossal body bearing down on Ayame and the vulnerable child.

"Ayame!"

For the first time, Teuchi's typically calm face bore an expression of fear and anguish.

In that crucial moment, a soft, almost imperceptible sigh escaped Carnes's mouth.

It was not too loud, but it carried a weight that seemed to resonate with the entire scene.

In this stillness, a collective gasp swept through the crowd, their eyes fixed on the Ichiraku ramen.

What followed was the unmistakable sound of something slicing through the air, and in the blink of an eye, the colossal centipede, stretching over more than ten meters, disintegrated into a cascade of debris that scattered across the sky.

The scene descended into an eerie silence, so profound that you could have dropped a pin, and its sound would have been heard by all.

Every eye in the vicinity focused on the man from Ichiraku Ramen shop, in unison.

Carnes, pausing mid-bite with a piece of meat in his mouth, remarked casually.

"Your ramen is quite delightful. I think it shouldn't be lost in the passage of time, but it will if your lineage ends today."

Teuchi, the ramen chef, remained frozen in place for a heartbeat before a smile came back onto his face.

"Is that so? Haha, thank you for the compliment! But thank you even more for saving my daughter, I owe it all to you."

"Father!"

At this moment, Ayame returned to the restaurant, carrying the little girl in her arms. Her face bore an expression of pure reverence.

As she gazed upon Carnes, her eyes sparkled like the stars in the night sky.

Though Carnes's face has regained its youthful appearance, the weight of his worldly life's experiences still clung to his aura, which was an irresistible allure to women of all ages.

'Any fool who dares to disturb the captain's meal should be torn to pieces!' a thought echoed within Demiurge.

'I was utterly unprepared for this!'

He hadn't anticipated the situation, and it left him flabbergasted.

'The captain didn't reprimand me for this, how incredibly magnanimous of him!' he marveled.

Demiurge's face betrayed a rare moment of emotion.

His gaze shifted from Ayame to the remains of the summoned centipede. It was as if he wished to resurrect the creature just to kill it once more.

Meanwhile, in the Hokage's office, Tsunade stood before the window, her gaze fixed on the flames of war engulfing the world beyond.

Her brow furrowed in deep contemplation, her thoughts shrouded in mystery, to those around her.

"Swoosh!"

In an instant, two shadowy figures appeared within the room, making their presence known.

"Report from the Barrier Teams," came the urgent voice.

"Intruders have breached Konoha's defenses from the skies. Initially, they claimed it was a single assailant, but it has since been confirmed that they have attacked as a coordinated unit!"

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