Pangolin No. 3's expression darkened: "Since you all already know, there's no point in pretending anymore. I am the famous double-agent senior operative of the Pangolin Alliance and the FBI. Codename: Pangolin No. 3."
"To tell you the truth, there are at least 10,000 shadow clones outside surrounding your entire Shimura household."
"If you know what's good for you, surrender obediently and hand over your pretty wives. My boss might spare your lives."
"Die!"
One of the Shimura Clan's Jōnin formed hand seals, spat out a Vacuum Sphere, and obliterated Pangolin No. 3.
...
Outside, Kairen's forces slowly encircled the Shimura compound.
Two ANBU Jōnin suddenly appeared under Kairen's tank, coldly blocking the way: "Moku Kairen, stop. The village does not permit you to act recklessly!"
In an instant, sparks sprayed everywhere as the shadow clone army opened fire in unison.
"Bang bang bang bang bang bang—"
The two ANBU Jōnin were instantly turned into sieves, shredded into mangled flesh.
Before they died, their hearts were full of disbelief: Moku Kairen actually dared to kill ANBU directly under the Hokage!
Kairen let out a wild laugh: "Where did these idiots come from, thinking they can block my path?"
According to intelligence from Pangolin No. 2, the others were still in a meeting, discussing how to stay united so Kairen and Tsunade couldn't exploit any opening.
Kairen swept his gaze around. Quite a few clan Jōnin had heard the noise and had shunshined to the rooftops.
None dared advance rashly—what happened to those two ANBU was intimidating enough.
...
In the distance, within a formation of the Ino–Shika–Chō, Nara Shikaku gently rubbed his chin.
Beside him, Yamanaka Haichi and Akimichi Chōza watched from afar as the Shimura compound was surrounded from all sides.
Their squad had just returned from the Iwagakure front in the Land of Rain, so they naturally sensed the strange atmosphere in the village.
The overwhelming power of the Senju Clan had returned, forcing even the Hokage to act cautiously.
Yamanaka Haichi murmured, "Just like the rumors said—unruly and arrogant."
Akimichi Chōza scratched his red hair: "But his chakra really is insane. Even if I ate my clan's Chili Pill, I still wouldn't match that huge chakra of his."
Nara Shikaku's eyes flashed with thought before he said, "That's normal. He's a descendant of the Senju Clan, and he awakened Wood Release."
Akimichi Chōza asked, "So what's he doing now? Planning to wipe out the Shimura Clan?"
Nara Shikaku analyzed, "Most likely. He killed the Shimura Clan's backbone, Elder Danzō. The Shimura Clan definitely won't let that go."
"Mm… They probably provoked him, and now he's going all the way—wipe out the clan entirely."
"This Shimura Clan… really unlucky." Yamanaka Haichi said helplessly, then added,
"But this kid is really bold. He kills ANBU like it's nothing."
Nara Shikaku chuckled: "He killed one of the village's top brass—Elder Danzō. What won't he dare to do?"
"True enough."
...
Kairen's fifty Wood Clones formed hand seals: "Wood Release: Super Large Wooden Pillar Wall!"
In an instant, wood surged around the Shimura compound. A massive wooden prison slowly enclosed the entire Shimura estate.
Only a large opening remained at the top—otherwise, not even a fly would escape.
Kairen bit down on a cigarette, took a calm drag, flicked the butt away, and waved his hand:
"Moku Kairen of the Senju has come to the Shimura Clan—to deliver your funeral bell!"
A huge opening appeared in the Wooden Pillar Wall, and fifty tanks rumbled into the Shimura compound.
Hearing the commotion, every ninja of the Shimura Clan—young and old—put on their flak vests, lined up along the rooftops, staring tensely at the Wood Release barrier.
Clatter clatter…
Steel puppet–like constructs rolled into the Shimura compound, while hawks circled overhead.
Shimura Masao stood on the rooftop of the courtyard, staring down at Kairen's shadow clones.
He suddenly spotted the real Kairen standing atop a tank. His pupils shrank sharply as his cold voice echoed:
"Moku Kairen, what do you think you're doing? Planning to attack the Shimura Clan?! Don't forget the village rules—no ninja may attack their comrades within the village!"
Kairen gripped the Heavy Machine Gun mounted on the tank, smiling coldly:
"You already planned to kill me, yet you still call yourselves my comrades? Don't make me laugh."
Danzō had ambushed him just two days ago. So the big shots could start fires, but civilians couldn't light lamps? What logic was that?!
"Attention!"
The tank corps, bombing hawk corps, and ground corps all straightened at Kairen's command.
Shimura Masao glared at him, furious: "Moku Kairen, if you dare—"
"Firepower coverage!"
Kairen pulled the trigger, and tongues of flame burst forth.
"Bang bang bang bang bang—"
The fifty tank cannons roared in unison, launching sequences of fire shells into the Shimura compound.
"Chirp—!"
Above the sky, the bombing hawks carried huge Fire Gun bombs, dropping them one by one.
"Ground units, open fire!"
Revolutionary Kairen and his shadow clones blew their whistles.
Below, the ground troops hoisted Heavy Machine Guns, spraying nonstop.
Rumble—
Within moments, the entire village of Konoha was shaken. Thousands of lights flicked on; noise and chaos erupted everywhere.
At the Senju Clan compound, Tsunade, Shizune, and Kurenai heard the distant bombardment. They turned their eyes to a Wood Clone.
Tsunade asked, "What is your real body doing now? Planning to blow up the entire village?!"
The Wood Clone shook its head: "All the firepower is controlled within the Shimura Clan. It won't harm nearby residents."
Tsunade relaxed slightly, rubbed her forehead, and sighed: "That kid is always causing trouble. I wonder what the Shimura Clan did to provoke him this time."
The Wood Clone frowned: "The Shimura Clan wanted to lock you up and train you into sex slaves."
At that, a killing intent flickered across Tsunade's face. Then she nodded with satisfaction: "Good. Blast them."
...
"Enemy attack!"
Inside a secret room in the Hokage Building, the clan elders and the Advisors all stood up, clearly having heard the violent explosions.
Rumble rumble—as if hundreds of thousands of explosive tags went off simultaneously.
An ANBU suddenly appeared, kneeling before Sarutobi Hiruzen: "Hokage-sama, Moku Kairen is attacking the Shimura Clan."
The elders sighed in relief—it wasn't an enemy invasion. Then their headaches returned. Moku Kairen was acting crazy again!
Sarutobi Hiruzen furrowed his brows hard, releasing a powerful aura.
He stripped off his Hokage robes, put on his combat gear, and rushed toward the Shimura Clan with ANBU in tow.
If Moku Kairen dared to go after the Shimura Clan, what if he targeted the Sarutobi Clan next?!
Around the village, other clan heads realized this too, and hurried home to fortify their defenses—before Kairen "visited" their houses as well.