Chapter 211 : Snake Attack!

"Thank you, Lord Dragon."

As Takeshi departed, Uchiha Ken promptly bowed in the direction of his exit. He understood that his opportunity for prosperity was on the horizon, and his role was to obey and heed the words of Lord Dragon.

Uchiha Dragon served as the spiritual leader of the Uchiha Ken, destined to guide the Uchiha clan in restoring the glory of the Warring States period! Ken, having experienced the current state of the clan and village, couldn't help but sneer.

"So... it's really happening...!"

Uchiha Ken was taken aback upon receiving information from Cloud Ninja with the Sharingan.

"I never expected Cloud Shinobi to deceive us from behind! When disaster strikes, our Uchiha troops will bear the brunt!"

Upon learning this news, he broke into a cold sweat. Uchiha Dragon still acted as his protector, and he was a member of the army. If the army fell, his life would be in jeopardy.

The defeat of Uchiha's troops would undoubtedly impact him. Even if he managed to escape Cloud shinobi's pursuit, suspicions from the clan would lead to unimaginable consequences.

However, it was better to strike first. If Cloud shinobi, who had worked hard to infiltrate Konoha, found himself surrounded by Konoha's army just before launching an attack, the situation would be vastly different!

Uchiha Ken couldn't help but sneer; his laughter grew louder, and he felt extremely fortunate.

As for Tsunade, the information left by Takeshi revealed that, after observing, he unexpectedly discovered three disciples of Hiruzen Sarutobi quietly mixed among the Cloud Ninja's troops. Meeting them presented an opportunity that would greatly benefit the village at that time.

Regarding Princess Tsunade identity, Uchiha Ken brushed it off. Despite the irony in saving her, Konoha's clan was a raccoon dog anyway, and he followed Lord Dragon's lead without question.

With this in mind, Uchiha Ken didn't dare to hesitate; he hurried to the headquarters' big tent. While these were Uchiha's troops, Konoha would not completely trust them. Other ninjas, including Chiso, would be organizing the overall situation.

Reporting the news personally would ensure it wouldn't be ignored. Commander Uchiha Kagami, inclined towards the village, would know what to do.

The Uchiha Clan Head, inclined towards the village, was indeed a realistic character...

Not long after Takeshi left the Konoha camp, he observed a commotion in the distance. Ninjas gathered urgently, troops reorganized, and preparations were underway.

"Excellent. It seems everything is in order, and we can proceed."

After a brief wriggle, Takeshi and Orochimaru separated, exchanged glances, and smiled.

Despite being much stronger than Uchiha Ken, lacking the Mangekyō Sharingan meant relying on momentum to overpower the opponent.

As Konoha ninjas, members of Anbu, with Sharingan, finding Uchiha Ken in the camp wasn't difficult.

"Alright, I'll keep watch from the shadows. You return quickly," Takeshi instructed.

Orochimaru nodded, slipped back into Orochimaru's mouth, and released the Reverse Summoning.

"Damn it, Orochimaru. Could he abandon us and flee?"

In a secluded corner of the Cloud Ninja camp, Jiraiya and Tsunade huddled together anxiously, feeling as if time was dragging on endlessly, overwhelmed by uncontrollable panic.

"Quiet! Orochimaru isn't that type of person."

Tsunade harshly scolded Jiraiya. Just as he was about to respond, a large snake appeared in front of them.

"Orochimaru!"

Under their watchful eyes, Orochimaru materialized calmly, waved his hand, and turned into ashes, disappearing.

"Good news. Following my investigation, Konoha's friendly forces are not far from us. After completing our mission, we'll retreat in that direction. They might notice our actions and respond to us."

Orochimaru flashed a reassuring smile, and Jiraiya and Tsunade immediately sensed a newfound strength and confidence.

"Alright, if that's the case, let's move forward," Jiraiya declared with an air of arrogance. The three of them sharpened their kunai, ready to unleash their full potential.

...

In a remote corner of Cloud shinobi's camp, two Cloud shinobi guards outside Cloud shinobi's tent yawned, anticipating the surprise they would bring to Konoha tomorrow. Excitement brewed within them.

For this operation, Cloud shinobi had strategically placed numerous perception ninjas in the army and deployed a significant number of scouts. They were cautious every step of the way. Unless Konoha ninjas fell from the sky, they would remain undetected.

"Huh? What's this?"

One of the Cloud shinobi guards looked down and noticed a shadow darting beneath his feet.

"Hey, where do you think you're going!"

Turning the corner of the tent, Cloud shinobi threw a kunai that impaled a snake to the ground.

"Hey, looks like we're getting an extra meal tonight! Snake meat soup, a great supplement!"

Cloud shinobi happily picked up the snake, calling out, "Tai Hu, come here, we've got something good!"

"What?"

Another Cloud shinobi approached, but the sight that greeted him was astonishing. Countless snakes poured out like black waves from the tent's shadow. Silently, they spread, as if the darkest nightmare had gathered behind the Cloud shinobi holding the snake, joyfully looking at himself.

"Clang!"

The kunai hit the ground, instantly engulfed along with the Cloud shinobi who had picked up the snake. The Cloud shinobi checking in was about to shout when a hand restrained him from behind.

His body fell to the ground, consumed by the snake tide. Orochimaru sneered, "Hehe, it seems my little babies will have an extra feast tonight!"

In Cloud shinobi's tent, mysterious shadows writhed in the dark night. The snake tide spread like a virus in the shadows untouched by the fire's light.

"Hu-hu-ah!"

One by one, sleeping Cloud shinobi were strangled by the snakes infiltrating the tent. Some were about to scream when snakes slithered into their mouths. The hissing grew louder, and the Cloud shinobi met a gruesome death, their lifeless bodies falling to the ground.

"Ah! Help!"

As the snake tide spread, some ninjas noticed the abnormality. People rushed out of their tents, disheveled and panicking. The camp descended into chaos.

"Come out! Wake up!"

Despite the turmoil, the ninjas, being skilled as they were, started using ninjutsu. They rallied to combat the snake tide, swiftly eliminating the seemingly formidable army of ninja snakes.

"Ah! Help!"

Amid the chaos, a massive snake, dozens of meters long, emerged from a tent, devouring a ninja. Simultaneously, several colossal snakes appeared, viciously biting the surrounding Cloud Ninja.

"Damn! These sizes are definitely not normal! It's an enemy attack! Assassins are among us!"

Cloud shinobi finally snapped back to reality. Though unsure how the enemy controlled the snakes, the Konoha ninjas were known for their unconventional abilities.

"Beep-beep-!"

The alarm blared, and Cloud shinobi's perception ninjas quickly detected the disturbance in that corner of the camp. Cloud shinobi, who had patrolled countless times, rushed over and swiftly killed the ninja snake.

"Damn it! Where is the enemy?!"

Numerous massive snakes were defeated, causing a disturbance that claimed twenty or thirty ninjas. Yet, the chaos continued, and there was still no sign of the Konoha ninjas.

"Damn, what's happening?!"

C, furious, stormed out of his tent shirtless. His subordinates trembled at his intimidating appearance.

"Lord C, a large-scale snake tide erupted in the west of the camp, causing a massive riot. They've been bitten many times by the snakes, but it's under control now. However, the enemy..."

A ninja cautiously reported.

"What? A snake attack?!"

C's ferocious expression momentarily froze, as if recalling something. Then, shock overcame him.

"Damn!"

He pushed Cloud shinobi aside, rushing anxiously towards the chaos, the glint of lightning flickering around him.

Simultaneously, Cloud shinobi, guarding the supplies, observed the distant commotion and suddenly sniffed the air.

"What's that smell?"

Bending down, he discovered moisture under his feet and around him.

"This is... oil?!"

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