Chapter 1238 Joyful Riot

Just as everyone was immersed in the joyful atmosphere, a commotion suddenly broke out at the edge of the plaza. A group of mysterious ninjas stormed in, dressed in black robes, wearing eerie masks, and their weapons exuding a sinister aura. The leader of the mysterious ninjas shouted, "Hand over the Tailed Beast Spirit, or we'll turn Konoha into ruins!"

The Konoha ninjas immediately became alert, quickly protecting Shangguan Mo and the Tailed Beast Spirits behind them. The Third Hokage's eyes narrowed, and he stepped forward: "This is Konoha, we won't tolerate your arrogance here!" A battle was about to break out.

Shangguan Mo felt a surge of anger rising within him as he looked at these uninvited guests. He exchanged a glance with Starfall Scorpion, who then let out a roar, its green chakra glowing brightly. The other tailed beast spirits also responded, releasing their respective tailed beast chakra.

Seeing this, the mysterious ninjas sneered and launched the first attack. In an instant, the plaza was filled with the glint of swords and the flashing light of chakra. A fierce battle unfolded in the Hokage Plaza, and whether Shangguan Mo and the Tailed Beast Spirits could join forces with the Konoha ninjas to repel the enemy and protect this hard-won peace remained to be seen. Shangguan Mo quickly formed hand seals, unleashing a massive Fire Release technique towards the mysterious ninjas. The mysterious ninjas were not to be outdone, each using their own ninjutsu to defend. The Meteorite Scorpion transformed into a blur, charging towards the enemy and clamping its massive pincers down on a mysterious ninja. The other Tailed Beast Spirits also displayed their abilities, fighting alongside the Konoha ninjas. Just as the battle reached a stalemate, the leading mysterious ninja suddenly pulled a scroll from his robes. Unfolding it, a powerful, evil chakra erupted. A group of sealed monsters surged out of the scroll and joined the battle. The situation instantly became critical, and the Konoha ninjas were struggling to cope. Shangguan Mo gritted his teeth and decided to unleash the full power of the Tailed Beast Spirits. He and Xingyun Xuanxie were of one mind, guiding the Tailed Beast chakra to continuously gather. Finally, a dazzling light flashed, and the Tailed Beast Spirits erupted with unprecedented power, repelling the monsters. Seeing the situation was dire, the mysterious ninjas dared not linger and fled. The battle in the plaza gradually subsided, and Konoha once again upheld peace. However, just when everyone thought the crisis was over, the Third Hokage solemnly discovered that the leader of the fleeing mysterious ninjas had secretly left behind a small scroll. The Third Hokage cautiously opened it, and a strange runic light flashed, instantly forming a huge sealing array in the plaza, trapping Shangguan Mo and the Tailed Beast Spirits within. The array continuously absorbed the Tailed Beast Spirits' chakra, its light growing ever brighter. Shangguan Mo was frantic, desperately trying to break free of the array, but to no avail. At this moment, Xingyun Xuanxie weakly let out a low cry, signaling Shangguan Mo to calm down. It told Shangguan Mo that it could gather its last bit of power to briefly break the magic circle. Shangguan Mo gritted his teeth and prepared himself. The Starfall Scorpion's chakra surged wildly, tearing a gap in the magic circle. Shangguan Mo, along with the Tailed Beast Spirits, seized the opportunity to rush out. Just then, the Third Hokage led the other ninjas in a combined ninjutsu, completely destroying the evil sealing magic circle. Calmness returned to the plaza. Everyone knew that this turmoil was only the beginning; many more challenges awaited them in the future…