"Eternal Life Organization? Two figures in black robes!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen stared in horror at the two figures in black robes standing before Orochimaru. While he hadn't witnessed the battlefield prowess of the black-robed figures during the Second Great Ninja War firsthand, the Konoha ninja who had the fortune to glimpse their "divine power" uniformly described them with a single word: invincible!
Furthermore, the fact that Konoha had been unable to gather even the slightest trace of them for ten years could only mean two things!
Either the organization was a fabrication, nonexistent; or the organization was incredibly secretive, with its members being elites among elites, capable of obscuring their movements even from Konoha's investigations!
Now, two suspected members of the Eternal Life Organization had appeared in Konoha Village, seemingly to cover Orochimaru's retreat. If these two members were as formidable as the Eternal Life Master from the Second Great War, Konoha's situation would be grim!
"Who exactly are you people? Konoha has no enmity with the Eternal Life Organization."
Lin Yu, playing the role of Tsukuyomi, was cold and noble, colloquially known as aloof!
"Those who obstruct, kill!" A genderless, icy voice emanated from Lin Yu's mouth, causing Shisui next to him to blink. His teacher Lin Yu could even change his voice, why didn't he teach him!
Keeping secrets!
Anjonin glanced at the dense concentration of Konoha ninja surrounding them and mustered his courage, saying, "Orochimaru stole the Scroll of Seals. Are you helping him and thus making an enemy of Konoha?"
Shisui, unable to alter his voice, could only lower his tone to a husky rasp, "The Scroll of Seals is part of Orochimaru's transaction with our Eternal Life Organization. As for making an enemy of Konoha? So what!"
His words were quite imposing, but everyone present didn't know how much Shisui's heart was trembling. He had just spoken such words to the village he loved! Shisui had turned bad!
"We've never heard of any Eternal Life Organization. Is anyone now able to bully Konoha?"
"Exactly, just putting on two black robes makes you the Eternal Life Organization? Don't make us laugh!"
Among the crowd were some young Konoha ninja who were unfamiliar with the Eternal Life Organization. However, this was understandable; the Eternal Life Organization hadn't appeared in the ninja world for over a decade. Even the older generation was starting to forget about its existence, so it was normal for the younger generation not to know.
Lin Yu, playing Tsukuyomi, saw a flash of cerulean light in his eyes. He extended one hand forward, and a powerful gravitational force acted upon the two Konoha ninja who had just spoken.
The Konoha ninja merely saw a blur, with no time to react or rescue. Two splashes of blood bloomed in the air, dazzlingly vibrant!
Lin Yu's fair hand remained unstained by blood. He said coldly, "Who else wishes to challenge the majesty of the Eternal Life Organization?"
The surrounding Konoha ninja fell silent, not out of fear, but because they were waiting for orders from their superiors. Daring to kill someone in Konoha right before their ninja was intolerable!
Kakashi, wearing an Anbu mask and perched on a tree, looked at the two black-robed figures and suddenly felt a sense of familiarity. He quickly shook his head and began to analyze: the Eternal Life Organization member wearing a crescent moon pattern, the eyes revealed on his mask emitted a blue light. Was it a kekkei genkai?
Did the pupils return to black after killing due to extreme exhaustion?
With so little information, Kakashi could only speculate this much. The rest would have to be analyzed during combat!
Indeed, even if it was the Eternal Life Organization, Konoha had been attacked in its own lair. They had to fight!
Sarutobi Hiruzen held his Adamantine Staff, unable to be careless in the face of the Eternal Life Organization members!
Sarutobi Hiruzen was already contemplating whether Orochimaru had been misguided by members of the Eternal Life Organization! How could his disciple possibly betray the village! The appearance of the Eternal Life Organization now provided him with an excuse, an excuse to vent his anger!
He knew very well that Orochimaru would not return! He understood Orochimaru's character; once he set his mind on something, he wouldn't stop until he achieved it. What a pity!
*Bang!*
The Adamantine Staff slammed heavily onto the ground. Sarutobi Hiruzen coldly ordered, "Set up the barrier!"
"Understood! Four Violet Flames Formation!"
Four translucent purple barriers rose from the east, south, west, and north, enclosing the Eternal Life Organization members along with the Konoha ninja.
"Hand over Orochimaru and the Scroll of Seals, and Konoha will let you leave. Otherwise, you will not leave today!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen regretted that Minato hadn't arrived yet, but a large number of Konoha ninja had already gathered here, which should be enough to deal with the enemies before them. After all, not every member could be as powerful as the Eternal Life Master, right!
Lin Yu's eyes darted around, observing the surroundings: Uchiha, Yamanaka-Ino-Shika-Cho, Aburame, Inuzuka… Anbu, and even Root ninja mixed in. It seemed Orochimaru's commotion had been quite significant. Had this guy circled Konoha and drawn out all the major clans?
Lin Yu mused that it was indeed possible. He deliberately created trouble for himself, then used it as an opportunity to probe the depth of the Eternal Life Organization. A clever stratagem indeed. Let's show you what you're made of.
Lin Yu ignored Sarutobi Hiruzen's words and said to Shisui, "You choose first, I'll handle the rest."
Shisui's gaze swept over the surrounding ninja before settling on the Uchiha clan members standing in a corner towards the back. His voice was hoarse, "I'll handle the Uchiha. It's time to settle some scores with them!"
The reason was, of course, fabricated. Shisui feared that if his teacher Lin Yu dealt with the Uchiha, he might not leave any of them alive.
Alas, he, Shisui, was truly worried sick about the Uchiha!
"Then, let's begin!"
As soon as the words fell, Lin Yu was enveloped in a circle of Lightning Release chakra. He charged into the crowd like a human-shaped tyrannosaur, his speed comparable to the speed of sound. Many ninja who couldn't react in time were violently flung into the air, their ribs likely broken in numerous places.
"Everyone, calm down! Assemble into squads! The opponent is using lightning chakra, excelling in speed and explosive power. Do not engage him in close combat. Harass him from a distance!"
Although Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't understand why the black-robed figure with the crescent moon mark wasn't using his initial strange ability, now was not the time to dwell on it. He felt… these two members of the Eternal Life Organization weren't very strong, and perhaps could be… captured alive!
Seeing that his teacher Lin Yu had already started, Shisui coldly glanced at Orochimaru and said, "Leave, or stay put."
Orochimaru smiled politely, "Please! I'd like to learn more about the strength of the organization's members."
"Hmph!"
Shisui said no more and slowly walked towards the Uchiha clan members who were watching from the sidelines. His dark pupils gradually turned blood-red, the three black tomoe appearing even more sinister and bewitching in the darkness.
Fugaku and the Elder, who had been observing from the side, immediately felt a sense of great danger as the other black-robed figure approached them. However, words like "We are just watching and will never join" didn't escape their lips.
Fugaku narrowed his eyes at the approaching Shisui, his expression suddenly changed. He exclaimed in shock, "Sharingan! Who are you?"
"What! Sharingan?"
Many Uchiha ninja also looked over, their faces changing drastically!
"Who are you? Why do you have the Sharingan?"
"Are you perhaps a ninja from our Uchiha clan?"
"Impossible!"
Fugaku interjected sternly. At this moment, they couldn't admit that the black-robed figure before them was from their Uchiha clan, as that would prove their close ties to the Eternal Life Organization!
Truly foolish, to not even consider such a matter!
"You are definitely a traitor from our Uchiha clan!" The Elder's eyes also revealed his three-tomoe Sharingan, and he stared at Shisui from afar.
Shisui stopped in his tracks. He looked at the group of red-eyed patients staring at him, a crimson glow erupting in his eyes, shining brilliantly in the dark night!
"A bunch of idiots!"