It's been 24 years, why am I reincarnated in Konoha without a system?

Chapter 227 A Rapidly Changing Situation: The Konoha Collapse Plan Launched

"Report, Third Squadron is ready..." The Sand Village raiding squad reported in a low voice over the radio outside the eastern wall of Konoha.

Not far in front of them, at the base of the wall, hundreds of elite Sound Ninja and Sand Village ninjas were positioned on both sides, creating a gap in the wall about a hundred meters apart.

Just a hundred meters away from the gap, six Sand Ninja sat cross-legged in front of the summoning array they had constructed, simultaneously forming hand seals. Behind and around them, dozens of ninja squads were also poised to attack.

Meanwhile, at the Chunin tournament venue.

"Oh no! Sasuke's Fire Release didn't interrupt the opponent's sand. If we get hit by that fiery sand, the consequences will be unimaginable!" In the audience, Sakura, witnessing the sudden turn of events, sat bolt upright, her face deathly pale…

Ino, standing nearby, also turned pale and looked anxiously for help at Kakashi. But before she could speak, Kakashi gently shook his head, his eyes radiating confidence.

"Don't worry, Sasuke is very strong now."

Almost the instant Kakashi spoke, Sasuke's eyes spun rapidly, and he retreated dozens of meters like a blur, creating distance between them.

"Trying to negate my Fire Release with a wide-range ninjutsu? Then try this." Sasuke's lips curled into a cold smile as he swiftly formed hand seals, tilted his head back, and opened his mouth, chanting, "Fire Release: Great Fire Annihilation..."

The next instant, amidst the almost frenzied and dumbfounded expressions of the audience, a surging wave of fire, like a sea of ​​flames, shot into the sky and filled the examination hall.

The fiery flames instantly enveloped the sand waves, and under the scorching heat, the sand rapidly melted and crystallized, instantly forming a large area of ​​sparkling fire crystals that fell like raindrops...

"So beautiful! It's as dazzling and captivating as a fiery meteor..."

"Is this the Uchiha's Fire Release? It's powerful, incredibly powerful! This one move alone is worth the ticket price!"

"Hahaha, I have a feeling that the Uchiha will definitely win this time. Such a powerful fire jutsu is something that no genin can use."

"Genin? I don't think he'd even be a Jonin. He truly deserves to be called the last genius of the Uchiha clan!"

Gazing at the dreamlike rain of fire, the audience erupted in cheers once again, reaching a fever pitch!

"Hmph, now you won't have enough sand. Next is my counterattack." Sasuke's gaze locked onto Gaara's figure, which was faintly appearing in the sky, and he quickly formed hand seals.

Even though the opponent is still in the air, as long as you lock onto the target with your Sharingan and suddenly unleash a burst of high-intensity chakra to instantly approach and activate your hypnotic eye, you can still take the risk!

"Ox, Rabbit, Monkey, Thousand Birds..." Sasuke took a step back with his right foot, ready to strike, and shouted, condensing visible blue arcs of electricity in his palm.

In an instant, the chirping of birds echoed throughout the examination hall, once again maximizing the impact...

"This is... that guy's ninjutsu?" Gaara, looking down at the familiar Lightning Release technique, suddenly went mad, recalling the unpleasant memory of being severely injured by Ishikawa Chidori last time.

"Mitarai Ishikawa, Uchiha Sasuke, you two are my prey today! Now is the time to prove my worth, let's begin!!"

With a near-manic roar, Gaara clapped his hands together, and the gourd behind him turned into sand, enveloping him and turning him into a sand ball that floated in mid-air.

[Oh no!] In a corner of the venue, Ishikawa, witnessing this scene, instantly realized that this was about to unleash the One-Tailed Shukaku right there!

At the same time, 'the Nirvana Abode Technique...'

Upon seeing this, Kabuto Yakushi, disguised as a member of the Dark Guard, activated his technique, and countless white feathers instantly swept across the entire arena, drifting to all sides of the audience seats.

"This is... an illusion??" Nohara Rin's pretty face changed upon seeing this, and she immediately formed hand seals with a solemn expression. "Release..."

The next instant, as her chakra burst forth and broke through the genjutsu, she saw Hana-ling making the same move beside her.

"You're a ninja too?"

"You're a ninja too?"

They stared at each other suspiciously, and Hana and Nohara Rin blurted out at the same time.

Before the two could ask any more questions, a loud bang was heard as thick smoke billowed from the high platform where the Hokage was located...

Almost the instant the smoke erupted, Orochimaru, disguised as the Kazekage, swiftly kidnapped the Third Hokage and rushed to the rooftop.

Genma and Raito, seeing the situation was not good, were about to give chase to the third generation of guardians when the Kazekage guards suddenly threw out dozens of kunai and shuriken, which they hurriedly blocked.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh...

In the blink of an eye, just as the two were blocked by ninja tools, four figures suddenly emerged from the two Kazekage guards and appeared at the four corners of the rooftop simultaneously forming hand seals.

"Ninja Technique·Four Purple Flame Formation..."

As the four shouted in unison, four purple light curtains rose up and intertwined, forming a huge purple cube barrier.

[The Konoha Crush Plan, Operation Begins!!]

While almost everyone's attention was drawn to the commotion on the Hokage's side, Sunagakure's Baki, Temari, and Kankuro simultaneously focused their gazes and rushed down from the venue.

"What... what's going on??" Looking at the rapidly changing situation, Sasuke was momentarily bewildered, not knowing what was happening...

"It's simple, war is coming!" With a whoosh, Ishikawa appeared in front of him, looked at the three Sand Village members opposite him, then curled his lips and looked up at the sky.

“You may not be able to accept it right now, but this is reality. As Konoha ninjas, this is the time for us to protect the village with our lives! Sasuke, leave these three guys to me, you go and stop Gaara from transforming.”

"Transformation??" Sasuke was taken aback again, not knowing what it meant.

Although he didn't know what it was, Sasuke nodded resolutely out of trust in Ishikawa.

"Don't even think about interrupting Gaara. Kid, you can't stop the three of us." Maki sneered disdainfully, his fierce gaze fixed on Ishikawa, who was seething with rage.

This brat is the one who caused the deaths of two of my subordinates in the Sealing Squad last time. Today, he must pay for this in blood.

"If the eldest brother isn't enough, how about we join in?"

Ishikawa's gaze turned cold and sharp as he was about to make a move when Taro's voice whistled in his ear.

With two whooshing sounds, the moment the words fell, Taro appeared beside Ishikawa, his long sword drawn and glaring angrily!

Karin, on the other hand, instantly appeared dozens of meters behind Ishikawa, knowing full well that she was taking on the role of a nanny and rescuer.

Although she is quite strong now, she still needs to conserve her strength just in case and be sure to rescue her companions as soon as possible.

"Don't forget about me, Ishikawa." Just as Maki was looking at the three men's dark faces, Neji's voice rang out, and he instantly appeared behind Ishikawa. "This time, we can finally fight side by side..."

Upon seeing this, Ishikawa's lips curled into a smile, and his left eye activated its crimson X-ray vision, instantly piercing through the sand sphere above.

"It's coming out! Sasuke, follow me! The rest of you, hold them off!" Ishikawa quickly changed his plan, his right hand flashing out in a burst of lightning and crackling electricity...

Under Sasuke's astonished gaze, the Chidori in Ishikawa's right hand intertwined with the Chidori electricity in his left hand, unleashing "Chidori: Lightning Transmission..."