Chapter 366 Konoha’s plan to collapse
Under the instruction of the Third Hokage, the news that Konoha was about to hold the joint Chunin Examination quickly spread throughout the ninja world.

Unlike the previous joint Chunin Exams, this Chunin Exam was held against the entire ninja world.

Soon, all the major ninja villages received invitations from Konoha. The invitations not only contained sincere greetings from the Third Hokage, but also the Third Hokage's proposal to use the Chunin Exams instead of fighting on the battlefield.

The major ninja villages should negotiate as much as possible on security issues rather than threaten with force.

The leaders of the major ninja villages were skeptical and even sneered at the Third Hokage's words. It had only been a few decades since the two heroes dominated the ninja world, and they all remembered how powerful Konoha was back then.

However, despite his contempt, the leader of the ninja village began to seriously consider whether or not to take part in the Chunin Exam.

When the cost of waging war is greater than the gains, everyone is willing to sit down at the negotiating table and discuss each other's interests through consultation.

The Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki took a look at the invitation and decided to send only one or two teams to participate in the Chunin Exam.

Even if they lost this team of Genin, it would not be a big loss for the Iwagakure Village.

The Fourth Raikage had similar ideas. They were not very interested in taking part in the Chunin Exams. Right now they were more concerned about the problem of the masked man. They sent people here to discuss the problem of the masked man.

As for the Sand Village and the Mist Village, they originally wanted to send a few ninjas to deal with them.

But they received an invitation from Bai Ye. Even Bai Ye was going to participate in the Chunin Exam. They were very interested in the Chunin Exam. After all, wherever Bai Ye had been, there would often be chaos and opportunities.

In the office of the Hidden Rain Village, Bai Ye, Yahiko and others also received invitation letters.

At this time, they were discussing the development of the Hidden Rain Village and the issue of the alliance of forces under the Akatsuki organization.

After nearly ten years of integration, Akatsuki has integrated the countries in the northern part of the continent. Although these countries are independent in name, they are actually subordinate organizations of Akatsuki.

In recent years, it is these small countries that have absorbed the industrial capacity of the Rain Country, making the Rain Country an industrial power.

However, the carrying capacity of small countries is limited and is now approaching saturation.

Although Akatsuki has been trying to expand its market, hoping to gain profits in various countries with its advantages of high quality and low prices, it was soon resisted by the dignitaries of various countries and even caused friction in some local areas.

After all the small countries were included in Akatsuki's sphere of influence, Akatsuki could only target the big countries if it wanted to expand further.

Byakuya and Yahiko have been arguing in meetings about how to expand the Akatsuki organization. Both sides have the idea of ​​reviving the Ten-Tails and creating a tailed beast weapon, but Yahiko prefers deterrence by force.

Bai Ye wants the entire ninja world to become a subsidiary organization of Akatsuki.

At this time, several people received the invitation letter from the Third Hokage. After opening the invitation letter, Bai Ye showed a playful smile and said to Yahiko:

"Yahiko, this is an opportunity to show the strength of Akatsuki."

Yahiko frowned subconsciously, and then said: "Bai Ye, what are you going to do? Konohagakure is our partner, we can't break this relationship without permission."

Bai Ye glanced at Yahiko, and then said: "Yahiko, I will control the scale. If something really happens to me one day, you will immediately lead the Hidden Rain Village to separate with me."

After hearing this, Yahiko was shocked, and then said: "Bai Ye, what do you mean by this? Do you want to leave the Hidden Rain Village? Or do you want to implement some plan?"

Bai Ye shook his head and said with a smile: "It's just a joke. Akatsuki's business is thriving, how could anything go wrong? You are still as anxious as before."

"Leave the Konoha Joint Chunin Exam to me this time. I will handle everything for the organization."

After saying that, Bai Ye left the Yuyin Village office.

After Bai Ye left the office, Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan looked at each other. After a long silence, Konan slowly spoke:
"What happened to Bai Ye? I feel like there's something wrong with him..."

Yahiko sighed softly, and then mentioned the plan to collect the tailed beasts, as well as the existence and threat of the masked man to Nagato and Konan.

Nagato and Konan knew about the plan to collect the tailed beasts very early on.

They neither agreed nor opposed Yahiko and Byakuya's desire to follow the example of the first Hokage and use absolute force to maintain peace.

Neither of them has ever had their own opinions, nor do they have any big dreams.

But they heard for the first time that the masked man also wanted to collect the tailed beasts. It turned out that the masked man launched the Nine-Tails Night in order to collect the tailed beasts to revive the Ten-Tails.

At this time, Nagato seemed to remember something and said to Yahiko, "Yahiko, Bai Ye is not planning to infiltrate the masked man. Why don't you tell us in advance?"

After hearing this, Yahiko sighed softly, and then said: "I'm afraid that's the case. If he ever stays with the masked man, he will be our enemy."

"This..." Nagato and Konan couldn't imagine being hostile to Bai Ye.

After a pause, Yahiko looked at Nagato and said:
"It's a turbulent time. I don't know whether Bai Ye's plan is good or bad. By the way, Nagato, remember to protect your Samsara Eye. The Samsara Eye is the most important thing to revive the Ten-Tails."

Nagato nodded. Although he didn't think the masked man would be his opponent, it was still better to be cautious.

……

After revealing some of his future plans in advance, Bai Ye came to a secret base.

Inside the base, the Fourth Kazekage and Orochimaru had been waiting here for a long time and even started a discussion.

Bai Ye took their performance to heart and walked over quickly.

Long before the invitation letter from the Third Hokage left Konoha, Bai Ye had already received news of the upcoming Chunin Exam. Bai Ye's goal for this Chunin Exam was very simple.

That is to completely control the Konoha Village. After solving the big problem of Konoha, you can openly collect the tailed beasts, try to revive the Ten Tails, and obtain the power of Otsutsuki.

After seeing Bai Ye appear, the Fourth Kazekage and Orochimaru quickly stopped chatting.

Bai Ye glanced at Orochimaru and the Fourth Kazekage and said, "Rasa, Orochimaru, you two should be almost ready for the Konoha collapse plan."

Orochimaru nodded and then talked about the plan the two of them had prepared.

Orochimaru prepares to take part in the Chunin Exam as a Jonin from Sound Village, looking for an opportunity to defeat the Third Hokage.

The Fourth Kazekage had a similar idea and planned to launch a sudden attack when the Chunin Exams were almost over.

Although the Third Hokage was very strong, he would be defeated by the combined forces of Orochimaru and Rasa. Konoha, without the Third Hokage, would be at the mercy of others. As for the attack on Konoha, neither of them had much grudge.

Both of them are traitors from their respective villages, and both want to kill the Third Hokage to achieve their own goals.

Orochimaru wanted to get the windmill turning again by killing the Third Hokage, the man at the helm. He did not want to see a lifeless Konoha Village.

Rasa hoped that after the death of the Third Hokage, Konoha would fall into chaos.

At that time, the Sand Village will be able to take advantage of the chaos in Konoha to break free from the shackles that bind it and transform from a vassal state into an equal ninja village again.

After listening to the two people's plan, Bai Ye nodded slightly.

The plan they made was almost the same as the original time and space, except that Orochimaru in the original time and space killed the Fourth Kazekage on his way to Konoha in order to hone Kimimaro's blade.

In this time and space, with my own existence, it is naturally impossible for the plan to proceed in this way.

After pondering for a moment, Bai Ye took out an intelligence scroll and said to the two of them: "By the way, our goal for this Konoha collapse plan is not to destroy Konoha, but to target the Third Hokage."

"During the battle, you should try to show mercy to ordinary ninjas and not kill too many of them."

After hearing this, the Fourth Kazekage frowned and said with some embarrassment:
"If we show mercy during the battle, it's easy to have unnecessary risks. Besides, isn't it a good thing to weaken Konoha's manpower?"

Bai Ye shook his head and said, "This is Danzo's request. In addition to us, Danzo will also participate in the Konoha plan this time. He doesn't want Konoha to suffer too heavy a loss."

After mentioning Danzo, the Fourth Kazekage reacted and sneered:
"Isn't Danzo a high-ranking official in Konoha? How come they are also involved in the Konoha collapse plan? How many people does he plan to send to assist us?"

"I don't know, but when he agreed to the Konoha Collapse Plan, his men would stay put."

Bai Ye replied.

At this time, Orochimaru on the side said with a smile:

"Keeping the troops in place is really Danzo's style. I remember that he was like this during the Nine-Tails Rebellion. In order to become the Hokage of Konoha, he would do anything."

The Fourth Kazekage looked at Orochimaru and said:
"Isn't that the case with you Konoha ninjas? The White Fang of Konoha died in a conspiracy, and the same is true for the Third Hokage now. Who knows who will be the next Hokage."

Orochimaru glanced at the Fourth Kazekage and said calmly, "Didn't you also kill Ye Cang?"

"It was Ye Cang who took the initiative to negotiate for peace. It was the Kirigakure who went back on their word. What does it have to do with me? Orochimaru, don't insult their innocence out of thin air."

"That Danzo is fine this time, he just doesn't know we were there."

The Fourth Kazekage and Orochimaru did not react much to the fact that Danzo was colluding with the Akatsuki organization. Instead, they quarreled over some past grudges.

It's a relief to think about it. For a normal Konoha ninja, betraying the ninja village is an unbreakable principle.

As for Danzo, everything he did was for Konoha.

The Fourth Kazekage and Orochimaru openly discussed past conspiracies and even had an argument.

This made the kind-hearted Bai Ye tremble. Having been educated in the Will of Fire since childhood, he had never been exposed to such a horrific conspiracy.

But on second thought, he seems to be the successor of Hanzo and Danzo, so it's okay.

Seeing that the two had almost finished arguing, Bai Ye asked them, "The Konoha Collapse Plan will be implemented. Have you found the right person to take part in the Chunin Exam?"

The Fourth Kazekage and Orochimaru looked at Bai Ye and said in confusion: "Isn't our goal to kill the Third Hokage? We can just send a few ninja villages to participate in the Chunin Exam."

Bai Ye rolled his eyes: "What if I can't even pass the first two rounds and can't meet the Third Hokage?"

After these words were spoken, the Fourth Kazekage and Orochimaru fell silent. What Bai Ye said made some sense. They really needed to think seriously about who to send to take part in the Chunin Exam.

Orochimaru is lucky. The Sound Village has trained many ninjas over the years, including some Genin who have transplanted curse seals.

The Fourth Kazekage didn't have many choices. He had very few subordinates, so he could only grit his teeth and serve as a team leader. If that didn't work, he would just transform into a Genin and take part in the Chunin Exam.

After confirming the candidates, Orochimaru turned to Bai Ye and asked, "Chief Bai Ye, who are you going to send to participate in the Chunin Exam? Kimimaro and Bai?"

Bai Ye nodded: "They are also ninjas trained by me, so of course I will take them with me."

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes slightly, and then said: "With their strength, it is not a problem to be promoted to Jonin. Isn't it too much to send them to participate in the Chunin Exam?"

Bai Ye shook his head and said:
"It's okay. Sasori plans to send Kankuro, Temari and Gaara to participate in the Chunin Exam. I feel that if you don't have the strength of a Jonin, it's best not to participate in this Chunin Exam."

The corners of Orochimaru's mouth twitched slightly. What does it mean that if you don't have the strength of a jonin, you shouldn't take part in the chunin exam?

The Fourth Kazekage frowned when he heard the names of his children, and then said, "Since Scorpion will also participate in the Chunin exam, I will also disguise myself as a Genin to participate in the Chunin exam and hone Gaara's strength."

Upon hearing that the Fourth Kazekage was also planning to take part in the Chunin Exam, Orochimaru even had the idea of ​​taking part in the Chunin Exam himself, but after thinking about it carefully, he shook his head.

He suspected that Byakuya would also take part in the Chunin Exams if he did.

By then, the Chunin Exam would have turned into an unprecedented Kage-level exam. Even during the Ninja World War, the frequency of Kage-level warriors fighting against each other was not so high.

Thinking of this, Orochimaru said:
"I will not participate in this Chunin Exam. Hiding in the shadows is more in line with my style."

At this time, Bai Ye seemed to remember something, and said to Orochimaru and Luo Sha: "By the way, I will not participate in this Konoha collapse plan. After you start fighting, I will find an excuse to leave."

Upon hearing that Byakuya was not going to participate in the Konoha collapse plan, Orochimaru and Rasa were stunned at first, but then they reacted.

Although Bai Ye carried out several operations in secret and controlled many ninja villages.

But he still doesn't want to expose that it is the Akatsuki organization that is behind this. The reason is probably very simple. Bai Ye's goal is not only Konoha, but he also hopes to become the king of the ninja world.

Orochimaru and Rasa will not object to this plan for the time being.

But they also have their own ideas in their minds, thinking about how to gain more benefits for themselves, and even sitting on the fence at critical moments.

(End of this chapter)