Hiromi's victory did not affect the overall tragedy of the situation in Konoha.
Countless villagers were slaughtered. Although most were killed by Uchiha Root Members, it was undeniable that Sunagakure also killed a portion—even if it was only 1%, it was still a portion, and they still killed.
Consequently, the Konoha ninjas unanimously believed Sunagakure was responsible.
This made the Uchiha Root Members mixed among them think of Itachi's catchphrase— No wonder Danzo was so arrogant.
Sunagakure's inhumane behavior drove the Konoha ninjas into a bloodshot frenzy, wanting to exterminate nine generations of Sunagakure's kin.
"Evil Sunagakure!" An Uchiha said with hatred.
"Once I'm done with the Raikage, I'm coming to kill you all!" Another Uchiha said, gritting his teeth.
The Uchiha left.
The pressure on the Konoha ninjas instantly increased significantly. But they all understood why the Uchiha were leaving.
Because the terrifying figure of A appearing in the village center was an even greater threat than Sunagakure. At least half the ninjas in the village had rushed there, not hoping to kill A, but merely to force him back.
Now, facing the numerically superior Sunagakure, the Konoha ninjas were overwhelmed.
Meanwhile, Sunagakure fought with growing excitement, fantasizing about a beautiful future.
"When the Fourth Raikage and Konoha have worn each other down, we'll throw One-Tail in. Then the Fourth Raikage will be crushed, Kumogakure will be leaderless, and they'll fall into chaos."
"Kumogakure is Iwagakure's rival, Iwagakure definitely won't miss this chance and will surely turn their attack toward Kumogakure."
"While Iwagakure and Kumogakure are at war, Sunagakure can easily occupy Konoha and leave that desert behind."
Such a precise plan to win big with small stakes made the commander's face flush with excitement.
The screams of Konoha ninjas and villagers sounded like a beautiful melody celebrating his successful plan in his ears, making him unable to stop laughing.
Sunagakure has risen!
In contrast to Sunagakure's excitement, the Konoha ninjas and villagers were filled with pain and helplessness.
"Who... who will save us..."
"Who will stop these demons!"
"Anyone, please save us!"
If Hiromi had heard them, he would have surely thrown Koharu and Homura in front of them but unfortunately, he didn't.
Suddenly, high in the sky, three figures swept in rapidly, their bodies vaguely surging with green, black, and red colors, their momentum extraordinary.
As soon as they arrived, the three became the focus of everyone's attention.
The Konoha ninjas and villagers stared at them blankly. It wasn't just astonishment at their arrival, but the feeling that the power on them was very similar to that furious half-bodied giant that often smashed the ground in the village center.
Sunagakure recognized them immediately.
"Shisui of the Body Flicker!"
"Wicked Eye Fugaku!"
Both were legendary figures from the Third Great Ninja War.
However, the last person, though he hadn't made a name for himself in the Third Great Ninja War, was famous in the Ninja World.
"Root Leader Itachi!"
No one who could sit in the position once held by the man known as the 'Darkness of the Shinobi' was simple.
Information on Itachi was extremely scarce, but the more mysterious he was, the more troublesome Sunagakure felt he would be.
Before the Sunagakure commander could say anything, the green glow on Shisui's body instantly transformed. Green energy surged forth from his body and in an instant, it turned into a green half-bodied giant covered in a Chakra mantle, its momentum incredibly fierce.
With just one look, countless Sunagakure ninjas were chilled to the bone, instinctively looking for escape routes with eyes full of terror.
Before they could speak, half-bodied giants also emerged from the two people behind Shisui. However, these black and red half-bodied giants had no muscle or Chakra mantles. They were just skeletal frames, appearing much smaller than the green half-bodied giant, looking like subordinates. This further emphasized the power of the green-clad giant.
The moment the three Susanoo appeared, their ferocious aura made the Suna ninjas retreat in fear, their bodies cold and teeth chattering, instinctively huddling together as if shivering for warmth.
"Are... are we still fighting..." A Suna ninja asked, gulping and trembling.
As soon as these words were spoken, all the Suna ninjas looked at the commander, their eyes full of dread and anticipation, as if constantly murmuring: 'Retreat! Let's retreat! We can't win! We really can't win!'
The commander didn't speak, his face exceptionally grim.
Meanwhile, the Konoha villagers and ninjas seemed to brighten up, filled with excitement and agitation. Their previously pained and hateful gazes were replaced by a restless killing intent.
"Retreat!"
"Kill!"
The commander's order and Shisui's voice overlapped.
Immediately, Suna ninjas retreated in a hurry, while Konoha ninjas charged forward bloodthirstily.
Shisui did not move, he stood like a guardian deity of the village. Just by standing there, he provided an immense sense of security.
Meanwhile, Fugaku and Itachi charged forward with their black and red half-bodied giants.
The Suna ninjas were ruthlessly crushed like ants. The Konoha ninjas were happy to have such powerful teammates.
But beneath that happiness was a sense of alarm. Most of them were well aware of the conflict between the Uchiha clan and the Konoha High Command.
Now that the Uchiha clan was so powerful, the Konoha High Command would likely target and suppress them even more forcefully.
This caused them to sigh, but that was all. As for speaking up for the Uchiha clan, it was impossible. They wouldn't stand against the Konoha High Command for this, because they also had wives, children, and parents behind them. Staying out of it and protecting oneself was what a smart person should do.
However, the eyes of some ninjas flickered. They remembered Shikaku suddenly approaching them and saying something mysterious—"When the time comes, follow behind me to protect yourselves."
Even now, they still didn't understand what it meant.