Ryun Uchiha just smiled at this. Everything was as he had predicted. The Third Raikage, in his prime state, had been pierced through by a single Susano'o strike, which greatly damaged his confidence.
During the last Great Ninja War, the Third Raikage only thought he lost because he had expended too much chakra, was fighting one against two, one of them being Ryun Uchiha who knew about Minato Namikaze.
But this time, with just one probe, he understood the gap between them. That is, Ryun Uchiha did not want to make a big issue of it today, otherwise he would definitely die.
What the Third Raikage did not know was that the Ryun Uchiha before him was currently just a Wood Clone, and one with only eighty percent of his strength at that.
Ryun had someone call Hiashi Hyūga over. Soon, Hiashi Hyūga respectfully stepped forward. "Teacher, is there something you need me to do?"
"Hiashi, the Raikage and the Hidden Cloud Village's objective is your Hyūga clan's Byakugan. I received information about this earlier, but wasn't sure. Now it's confirmed," Ryun said calmly.
Hiashi Hyūga's pupils contracted. "Teacher! I will go deal with them immediately!" A dangerous glint flashed in his eyes. The Hyūga clan had now broken free from the Caged Bird Seal.
It could be said that every Hyūga's Byakugan could now be stolen, but this also made the Hyūga more united. If Hiashi Hyūga gave the order, everyone would swarm out, regardless of cost, to annihilate the entire Cloud ninja force.
Ryun Uchiha frowned. "Look, you're being impatient again!" Ryun, holding his child, laughed. "Relax, all personnel from the Hidden Cloud Village involved in the incident have been imprisoned, including the Third Raikage's son, who had one of his arms severed by my clone. The Third Raikage's defense was also broken by my clone."
Ryun spoke as if it were a trivial matter. These casually spoken words were clearly heard by the people at the Five Kage table nearby.
They gasped. The Third Raikage. Although considered reckless, he was genuinely ranked second among the Five Kages, alongside Ōnoki. To think he was defeated by a single clone.
Just how powerful must his main body be? The other three Kages felt a mix of joy, sorrow, and melancholy, each with their own thoughts and calculations.
Hiashi Hyūga finally relaxed his brow. "Thank you, Teacher, for your assistance! Hiashi and the Hyūga clan are eternally grateful!" 'I didn't pay enough money!'
Originally, Hiashi thought five hundred million Ryo in silver was generous enough. Now he felt at least one billion was needed to express his gratitude!
Ryun waved his hand. "Don't worry, your teacher will protect his student and his student's clan."
After the two exchanged pleasantries for a while, Hiashi took his leave. He then found Hizashi and told him what had just happened. Hizashi Hyūga smiled.
"Big Brother is right. A mere five hundred million is indeed not enough. Why not double it to one billion!" Hizashi Hyūga nodded. Ryun Uchiha had taken great care of both him and his brother.
Hiashi Hyūga nodded, then made a call to someone in the Hyūga clan before returning to watch the performances on stage.
Nawaki Senju was currently acting as the bookkeeper, with Yugito next to him doing the same. Learning that the Hyūga clan had added more money, he beamed with joy and sent a message to his brother-in-law.
Ryun Uchiha smiled slightly. Hiashi was good, the Hyūga clan was good too. They knew how to return a favor.
He put down his phone, then played with his daughter and looked towards the stage.
Elsewhere
The Wood Clone watched as the Third Raikage finished packing up and spoke. "Alright, Raikage, that's enough packing. You should hurry back to the ceremony."
"Lord Hokage, forget it. My son is injured now, and I'm not in the mood to attend any more ceremonies. I'll take my leave here." His heart was full of bitterness.
'They tried to steal a chicken only to end up losing the rice.' That probably described them.
"Raikage, wait. Your subordinates are still in my Konoha prison. Five million Ryo per person, twelve people total, amounting to six hundred million Ryo. Please inventory your supplies after returning and send the payment as soon as possible." The Wood Clone, just like the main body, was skilled in calculation.
The Raikage gritted his teeth. "Fine! I will strive to deliver it to you within a week!"
"Mm, take care, I won't see you out!" The reason the Wood Clone was confident the Raikage would pay was that over half of these twelve people were Jōnin. The Hidden Cloud Village, currently in a state of rebuilding, could not afford to let them be detained by Konoha, as the training cost for a single Jōnin exceeded fifty million Ryo!
The Third Raikage breathed a sigh of relief. Supporting the young Lord A, he walked towards the village gate.
Young Lord A whispered, "Father, our operation was so secretive. How did Ryun Uchiha know every detail?"
"I know what you mean. You suspect a traitor in our ranks. But I tell you clearly, no! The parents, wives, and children of those twelve people are in my hands. It's impossible for them to betray me," the Third Raikage said decisively.
Then, he suddenly noticed the camera on the wall. Startled, he asked a passerby about it.
"Oh, this? This thing is called a camera. It can record the entire village 24 hours a day. It's also the reason our Konoha's crime rate is so low!" The person was a member of the research team, just off work.
"Originally there weren't this many, but because it's the little princess's full moon banquet, the installed cameras now cover every corner of Konoha, allowing the Hokage to monitor the village's situation the entire time!"
"Oh, right, you probably don't know, it can not only record video but also audio. It can see clearly even the thing in your hand!" The person said laughing before leaving.
The Third Raikage felt a pang in his chest. 'Good grief, their plan and map had been watched from the moment they set out! And he couldn't even find fault with it!'
Young Lord A also spat out a mouthful of blood. He muttered, "Father, it's useless. We can't win against Konoha." After spitting out this blood, his energy seemed to wane considerably.
The Third Raikage sighed. "Hang in there, I'll take you back to the village. I'll definitely find the best medical ninja to heal you!"
He touched the scroll where he had stored Young Lord A's severed arm.
The Wood Clone still sat there, speaking calmly. "Come out, Eight-Tails Jinchūriki. Did you think hiding your presence with natural chakra could escape my perception?"
However, the next moment, Killer B's figure slowly materialized. The Wood Clone stood up, looking at the man before him with a smile.
"B, this guy isn't right! He's just a clone!" The Eight-Tails, being meticulous, saw through the Wood Clone's nature at a glance!
"A clone?" Killer B frowned and asked.
"That's right. He's just a Wood Clone of Ryun Uchiha. But he's still not someone we can contend with. The amount of chakra inside him is almost materializing!" The Eight-Tails, Gyūki, felt apprehensive.
Killer B nodded secretly and looked at the Wood Clone. The Wood Clone raised an eyebrow, as if he had thought of something. "You, you know I'm a clone?"
Killer B nodded, looking gravely at the Wood Clone.
"Heh, that's not strange. After all, the Eight-Tails' essence is also natural chakra. Sit!" The Wood Clone gestured with his hand. The ground loosened, and wood broke through the soil, forming a wooden chair.
Killer B carefully sat down, but his back was ramrod straight, like a good student, his eyes fixed intently on the Wood Clone.
"Speak. Did you come to avenge those two? Or did you come to attend the ceremony?" The Wood Clone crossed his legs and looked at Killer B.
Killer B took a deep breath. "I wanted to see how the Jinchūriki in Konoha live."
The Wood Clone raised an eyebrow. His pupils changed from black to gold. The golden Rinnegan stared at Killer B, emitting a faint pressure!
"Those eyes!" The Eight-Tails was stunned, trembling all over. There was no mistake. They were the same type of eyes as the old man's! Although the abilities were different, the aura was of the same origin!
"Killer B, is that really your only reason? Can I trust you?" The Wood Clone said calmly. The pressure skill slowly activated. Although Killer B felt the pressure, his gaze remained incredibly firm!
"Yes! Lord Hokage! I want to know how Jinchūriki live in Konoha! Why Konoha possesses so many Tailed Beasts, yet can make them coexist harmoniously!" Killer B spoke bluntly.
Looking at Killer B's expression, the Wood Clone finally retracted his Rinnegan. "Welcome to visit Konoha! If you are willing, you can also stay. After all, I know the attitude the A father and son have towards you!"
Killer B did not speak, but Ryun Uchiha came over and put an arm around his shoulder. "Tonight is the full moon banquet for my main body's daughter. You should come take a look too! By my estimate, it should be almost ending!"
Killer B nodded. He also wanted to see the full moon banquet. He had heard earlier it would be very lively, but he hadn't been able to come. Now that he had decided to leave the Hidden Cloud Village, well, he might as well see it.
The Wood Clone smiled. 'It's almost time.' He believed that if Killer B stayed here for a month, he would grow to love it and not want to leave!
Now, Konoha only lacked the Five-Tails, Kokuō, and the Seven-Tails, Chōmei. Once they were gathered, the main body would have the most basic conditions to become the Sage of Six Paths!
Did they really think the chakra origin copied by the system was useless? Once they were all gathered, they would automatically synthesize the Ten-Tails' origin. Over time, this would become the foundation for Ryun Uchiha's Six Paths Mode!
And so, the Wood Clone took Killer B to attend the full moon banquet.
The moment he stepped into the full moon banquet, Killer B's expression changed. He sensed the auras of six Tailed Beasts from one location. Even Gyūki felt immensely nostalgic.
The other six Tailed Beasts also reacted. "Is that... Gyūki?" The Six-Tails, Saiken, said softly.
"That guy Gyūki is in the Hidden Cloud Village. How could he be here! Saiken, you're overthinking it!" The Four-Tails, Son Gokū, shook his head.
"Enough. Gyūki is here. The main body! That means the Eight-Tails Jinchūriki is also here!" The Nine-Tails spoke, settling the matter.
Its chakra was greater than all the other Tailed Beasts combined, so its perception was the most detailed.
"As expected of Kurama!" Gyūki's voice rang out. All the Tailed Beasts were in an uproar!
"No way, Gyūki, you came to Konoha too? Then doesn't that mean I'm only third?" Shukaku said, displeased.
The ones it couldn't beat were the Eight-Tails and the Nine-Tails! Originally, with the Eight-Tails not here, it was second.
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