"Who are you? Who exactly are you? I'm from Konoha..."

"Too much nonsense."

Golden light materialized, enveloping a kunai that pierced Koharu Utatane's head. Then, accompanied by a Mercy Technique, Koharu Utatane and several Utatane ninjas who came to her rescue were reduced to ashes in the flames, drifting away in the breeze.

The clone, whose voice, appearance, physique, ninjutsu, and even skin color were different from Lin Nian's, also dissipated into pure light after completing the mission.

At the same time, another clone emerged from Mitokado Homura's residence, looked at the several Jonin who came to stop him, and sighed.

"They've developed so fast! In less than 30 years, they've grown two tiny ninja clans into large-scale medium-sized ninja clans. In that sense, the Sarutobi clan's massive army during the Fourth Shinobi World War makes perfect sense."

"However, I didn't expect that the Shimura clan would be the ones who benefited the least. Should I say that Danzo was brainless, or that his original intention was really only for Konoha? It's just that as his power grew, his deeds became dirtier and dirtier, and he completely degenerated?"

"But what does that have to do with me now? Don't you agree?"

The words fell like the opening cry of battle. The Jonin of the Mitomon clan looked at the ninja who had killed their clan leader and who seemed completely unfamiliar to them.

Even knowing they were doomed, they still launched a final charge.

Then, amidst the sounds of swords piercing flesh, the true energy transformed into weapons ended the lives of all the Jonin in an instant.

"Ninjutsu I've never seen before... I've never seen before... Who... are you?!"

As Lin Nian walked past an elite Jonin who was still breathing, watching the trajectory of his innate Qi spreading across the heavens and earth, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.

"Very good Body Flicker Technique and Substitution Technique, but you really shouldn't have come out."

After saying that, the entire clone also dispersed into golden light spots.

Meanwhile, Lin Nian, who had received the memories of his clone, was also in the chaotic Chunin Exams arena. While suppressing Shukaku with all his might, he watched the Sand Ninja and Konoha's elite Jonin fighting independently. A complex look flashed in his eyes as he looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"I am a person, I do not want to become a sword, so, Third Hokage, Grandpa Sarutobi, please go on your way!"

The whispers, which only he could hear, did not reach the ears of the second person on the field, who watched the old figure being brutally beaten by Senju Hashirama and Senju Tobirama, and occasionally getting hit by a few more vicious moves from Rasa.

Lin Nian, who felt it was better for him to die a tragic death as in the original story, used his Qi to interfere with certain special parts of his eight extraordinary meridians, causing his face to turn pale immediately.

He clasped his hands together and shouted, when suddenly the vines growing outside the Four Purple Flames Array tore open a hole in the barrier. In an instant, he clenched his hands and pulled.

He directly pulled out Rasa, who was fighting the most seriously, through the Four Purple Flame Formation. During the process, Rasa even spat out a mouthful of blood as if he had over-consumed his chakra and suffered internal injuries.

"You Wood Release brat! Interfering in this battlefield was your biggest mistake! Perfect, it's time to rid my Sand Village of a great enemy!"

The rapidly changing battlefield did not cause Rasa any discomfort; on the contrary, he became even more excited because of the change in his opponent.

A clear killing intent flashed in his dark eyes, and his cracked body seemed to be revitalized.

Although Rasa was tricked and killed in this scheme, not only did he die, but he also implicated several Shadow Guards. However, as long as he thought that he was the only one who died, he could not only kill the old and thieving Hiruzen Sarutobi, but also replace the future Hashirama Senju of Konoha, Rasa actually felt that his death was not a loss!

As a competent Kage, although he is truly mentally ill, you can say he is not a good father, not a good husband, or even not a good comrade, but undeniably, he is an extremely competent Kage, although he has done a lot of bad things while holding this position, and his overall strength can only be considered the bottom of the five Kage.

Just as the gold dust and blue silver vines were burying each other, and Lin Nian, who was temporarily acting as a stance mage, was doing his best to hold back Luo Sha, the topic of conversation among the people in the Four Purple Flame Formation, while beating Hiruzen Sarutobi, also began to change.

"Damn it, didn't you want this old guy dead? Why are you helping him?"

With her exceptional eyesight, Lin Nian could see the meaning in Orochimaru's eyes from outside the barrier. After recalling a meaningful look, Lin Nian continued to pull on Rasa and began a fight scene with all her might.

At this moment, nearly exhausted and severely injured, Hiruzen Sarutobi wielded his Vajra Staff, dodging the deadly attacks deliberately missed by Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju amidst their loud scheming.

"Brother, I feel like there's something strange about this kid's Wood Release technique. Although I have stronger vitality, I feel like they're actually alive, all of them protecting that little guy?"

"Big brother, the Wood Release technique is inherently infused with special traces of Yang Release, and it varies from person to person depending on the user. This is perfectly normal. Monkey, next I will use the Water Dragon Bullet. Do you remember how I taught you?"

As he spoke, not only did his footwork in physical attacks remain perfectly steady, but his hands also quickly formed hand seals the instant he created distance from Hiruzen Sarutobi. Then, accompanied by a huge water dragon rising up, it opened its mouth wide and roared as it charged towards the already prepared Hiruzen Sarutobi.

As Orochimaru watched his teacher, who was almost completely overwhelmed but still stood firm, and listened to Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju's loud conspiracy and self-revelation, Orochimaru, who had been relentlessly pursued by Hiruzen Sarutobi, retreated a little further and a black line appeared on his forehead.

"The Impure World Reincarnation technique definitely needs further improvement!"

Looking at the two bouncing undead, Orochimaru, who wanted to make new changes based on Tobirama Senju and create more variations, and after thinking about his already depleted wallet, began to shift the direction of the Edo Tensei further towards the present.

After all, just like Tobirama Senju, he used the Impure World Reincarnation combined with the Multiplicative Explosive Tags.

Since entering the field of scientific research, he has never considered such a terrible method again, since it is simply too expensive!

Of all the ninjas in the entire ninja world, only Tenten, whose wealth is unknown, and Konan, who exploits Kakuzu's labor, have the means to do this.

Well, if we include the deceased, Rasa is one of them too.

Thinking about this, and recalling the little gold dust, various supplies, and silver notes left in the warehouse, Orochimaru suddenly felt that he was a genius for his decision to leave Rasa with some of his body tissues!