Chapter 205 A Heavy Responsibility

As time went by, more and more people spontaneously walked out of their homes into the scorching sun. Most of them were wearing black funeral clothes, and some were holding flowers in their hands. It was obvious that the news of Sarutobi Hiruzen's death had spread.

The area around Nanhe River was crowded with people, each of them looking at Ye Shan with burning eyes. The sadness and hope contained in their eyes were brighter than the midday sun.

Ye Shan, holding a knife, slowly walked into the village from the Nanhe River. Wherever he went, the onlookers burst into cheers, as if Ye Shan was the only savior of Konoha Village.

To be honest, the only savior of Konoha Village is Yeshan. The three ninjas are very famous, but they have little chance of winning against the Kage of other villages one-on-one, especially the Raikage and the Tsuchikage, two ninjas who have been famous for a long time.

The current situation is very dangerous, but the solution is very simple. The Konoha ninja still retains absolute power, but their world has collapsed, and they need a hero to stand up and rally the people. The way to rally the people is even simpler, just kill the Tsuchikage or the Raikage.

Don't be surprised that it's hard to unite scattered people. In fact, any organization needs a trustworthy leader. Sarutobi Hiruzen has controlled the village for more than ten years, and his prestige is unmatched, so when he died in battle, despair spread like a plague.

What Yeshan has to do now is to kill people, kill people with clean and efficient means, to create a bright road for Konoha Village, and to create a new Hokage for Konoha Ninja.

His steps were firm and heavy, his face was young and resolute, his eyes were calm and sharp, and his body was thin and straight. As he walked, Ye Shan activated the vast chakra in his body, and five colors of orange, earthy yellow, golden yellow, aqua blue, and grass green flashed amid the exclamations of the people. This was his unique skill that made him famous - the technique of unfolding the form!

The cheers of the crowd paused for a moment, and then exploded into an even louder wave that soared into the sky.

"Go and bring Uchiha Itachi to me." Ye Shan pointed at an Anbu ninja and said, the Anbu ninja shook his body with excitement and disappeared in an instant.

When Ye Shan arrived at the north gate of Konoha, the spacious gate was already packed with the welcoming crowd. Many of them did not know who Ye Shan was, but at this moment they all regarded Ye Shan as a savior who could turn the tide.

Ye Shan held Uchiha Itachi's small hand, walked through the road that the crowd automatically made way for, and finally stood at the gate exit. At this time, Ye Shan looked back, and unfamiliar faces filled his vision, and a series of fiery gazes stared at his body, which made his heart surge.

At this moment, Ye Shan had only one thought, that is, Konoha Village would never fall into decline, because it had too many supporters, too many concerns and attachments.

Ye Shan waved his hand and the crowd fell silent. The chirping of summer cicadas once again became the main theme between heaven and earth. Everyone waited with hope for Ye Shan's lofty ambitions.

But they were disappointed. Ye Shan's face was expressionless, as calm as if he was out for a picnic. "Everyone, please go back. There's no need to make such a fuss over such a small matter."

After saying that, Yeshan carried Uchiha Itachi on his back and instantly disappeared from everyone's sight.

Only Uchiha Itachi, who had close contact with Yeshan, knew that the seemingly calm man in front of him was trying hard to suppress his emotions, because he clearly felt that the other person's body was trembling slightly.

The most glorious day in our life is not the day when we achieve success, but the day when we generate the desire to challenge life from sorrow and despair, and bravely step towards this challenge. This sentence is also applicable to a group or an organization. A country will prosper in times of adversity, not a curse, but a reality.

More than a decade ago, Sarutobi Hiruzen was ordered to become the Third Hokage in times of crisis, and successfully led Konoha to win the Second Ninja World War. Even though his administration was controversial, no one could shake his position. Now Yeyama has been appointed to the position among the defeated army, and as long as he can survive, he will become the new leadership core.

Ye Shan carried Uchiha Itachi on his back as he walked through the dense forest. He stopped only after he had walked far away. He leaned against a tree trunk and gasped for breath, trying to calm his excited mood.

The young Uchiha Itachi was very sensible. He stood on a tree branch and quietly looked at his master who had been designated for him long ago, his pair of clear black and white eyes full of confusion.

Ye Shan lit a cigarette, took a deep puff, but started coughing.

"cough cough"

Uchiha Itachi stepped forward, stood on tiptoes and patted Yeshan's back, hoping to make him feel more comfortable.

Looking at the sensible Uchiha Itachi, Ye Shan raised the corners of his mouth stiffly: "Itachi, do you know why I want to bring you with me?"

"I don't know." Uchiha Itachi shook his head and said in a baby voice.

Spots of sunlight in the dense forest sprinkled on Ye Shan's face. He said, "It doesn't matter if you don't know. You will understand it later if you look more and think more."

Uchiha Itachi nodded as if he understood, and continued to pat Yeshan's back with his little hands.

There once was a stern ninja who always spoke truths to Ye Shan at his most difficult and irritable moments, and always chose to practice the so-called Ninja Way at inappropriate times. Ye Shan used to disagree and sneer at it, but now he understands.

Keeping the original intention and sticking to one's heart is easier said than done, but Hatake Sakumo did it, even at the cost of everything he had.

The saying "even if one dies nine times, he still has no regrets" describes this kind of person.

Now it is Yeshan's turn to walk the path that his predecessor has walked. He hopes that there will be a successor to watch him when he leaves, so he takes Uchiha Itachi with him.

The two did not stay for long. After Ye Shan finished smoking, the golden chakra in his body flowed along his meridians, and a pair of metal wings grew behind him. Then he picked up Uchiha Itachi, flapped his wings and flew up.

The northern part of the Land of Fire is mostly low hills and is a famous fruit and tea producing area, but now it has fallen into chaos not seen in decades. When Ye Shan arrived from the sky holding Uchiha Itachi, the camp was as messy as a pile of flies, and all the ninjas were stumbling around, looking panicked and their faces covered in dust. I didn't know what it was like to enter a refugee camp.

"who?"

It was a full minute or two later that the Konoha ninjas in the camp realized that there was one more person, and then they surrounded them in twos and threes, with their bodies full of flaws.

Ye Shan frowned and said coldly: "It's me, Baiyun Ye Shan."

"Ah? Lord Ye Shan is here?"

"Go and invite Master Jiraiya."

"Master Jiraiya is in surgery, please ask for Master Nara Shikaku."

It was still in a mess, without the usual strict discipline. Seeing this, Ye Shan frowned: "Silence!"

"Everyone seems to be running around like a headless fly. What a disgrace! Konoha Village is still here, I'm still here, everyone, get out and send a signal."

Soon, Nara Deer came hurriedly, covered in blood. When he saw Hayama, his expression relaxed and he forced a smile and said, "You will be saved when you reach Konoha, sir."

Ye Shan pursed his lips and said bluntly: "Stop talking nonsense, what's the situation at the front line?"

Nara Shikaku subconsciously straightened up and reported: "It's terrible. The Third Hokage has died, and Master Jiraiya is seriously injured and unconscious. The troops have been scattered. The Hidden Cloud Village is about 20 kilometers to the north."

"Sir, the most urgent task is to stabilize the front and gather manpower. Once the defense line completely collapses, Konoha Village will be finished!"

Nara Shika was very pessimistic and anxious. He wished he could immediately organize an effective defensive force to stop the enemy's attack, but he didn't have the ability to do so.

"Where is the body of the third generation master?" Ye Shan asked.

"The Third-Hami's body was taken away by the Cloud Ninjas, I..."

"Okay, stop talking." Ye Shan closed his eyes. He finally understood why the ninjas on the front line were so panicked like stray dogs.

Not only did the leader of the village die on the spot, but even his body was not retrieved. No wonder people were so demoralized.

"Which direction are our scattered ninjas concentrated in?"

"It's in the hills 20 kilometers to the north, but that place has become the new base of the Hidden Cloud Village. Not long ago, a group of about 300 ninjas set out to try to provide support."

"Alas!" Ye Shan sighed. This was not going to provide support, it was clearly sending them to their deaths! I'm afraid the Hidden Cloud Village had already set up a trap, waiting for the Konoha ninjas to fall into it. Otherwise, how could they not eat the fat meat that was in their mouths?

Ye Shan thought for a moment and said: "Send the most urgent gathering signal, let all the active ninjas gather together, and follow me to fight the so-called Raikage and Tsuchikage!"

The most effective defense is offense. Ye Shan decided to fight to the death. No roundabout tactics or temporary avoidance are better than ending a war with one war!

Either he is killed by two veteran Kage-level masters and Konoha falls into disgrace, or he kills the two and Konoha is reborn from the ashes. There is no other way!

The tactic of adding fuel to the fire is not advisable. Since the other party wants to surround and attack the reinforcements, then just attack!

Ye Shan wanted to tell the ninjas on all sides clearly that they should not be cowards but be brave warriors who charge forward!