Decaying leaves.
[A corrupt ruler.]
Eliminate all harmful pests!
[The ninjas of various clans also began to take action.]
However, their killing speed was not as fast as Hyuga's.
[and. ]
More importantly...
[Hyuga clan, mobilize the entire clan!]
[Even the elders personally took charge of the logistical work.]
[On the other side.]
[Former Hokage advisor.]
[Koharu and Mitokado Homura.]
[Currently hiding inside the barrier.]
They were too afraid to come out and look at anything they heard.
And they don't know it yet.
The clan leaders of all the ninja clans are already heading towards the barrier where they are located.
[These two former Hokage advisors were still worried about secretly cooperating with Danzo by revealing information about Konoha's guards and barriers.]
At this moment, they were filled with apprehension.
This is a battle between Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura.
[They are advisors to the Hokage, or even former advisors to the Hokage.]
[They still hold a certain status.]
[Originally, seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi so powerful...]
They thought that Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, these two best buddies, were finally going to settle their differences.
After all, Danzo had been imprisoned in the Root organization's underground base for quite some time.
[It's also unclear whether Danzo Shimura will make any move.]
Or, it could be said that...
[We dared not make any move.]
There were layers upon layers of ANBU ninja guards there.
This effectively pins Danzo Shimura to the Root organization's underground base.
However, what these two former Hokage advisors didn't expect was...
[This shouldn't have affected their competition.]
Things changed suddenly.
Just like how Hiruzen Sarutobi changed the course of peace after so many years.
It suddenly became dominant.
[even. ]
[They added a prefix to those two Hokage advisors.]
[forward! ]
[Former Hokage advisor!]
This is something that Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado cannot tolerate.
Nothing more.
These two have acted as a lubricant between the two of them for so many years.
[But this is how it ended up.]
[Plus, the four of them basically make decisions together.]
[Although each time it was either Hiruzen Sarutobi or Danzo Shimura who directly took charge.]
However, regardless of whether it's Koharu Utatane or Homura Mitokado.
They all know very well what has happened between Shimura Danzo and Sarutobi Hiruzen over the years.
[so. ]
These two former Hokage advisors panicked and chickened out.
[Especially when I think of the words that Danzo Shimura often said.]
Hiruzen, you'll regret this.
[No, that's right.]
[Koharu and Homura Mitokado are now regretting their decision.]
[Even his position as Hokage's advisor is now in jeopardy.]
[Shimura Danzo only said two sentences.]
These two immediately sided with Shimura Danzo again.
[In the past, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu definitely wouldn't have been so direct.]
But things are different now.
Because both of them knew Hiruzen Sarutobi's "secret".
[The fate of Danzo Ayamura serves as a precedent.]
[How could Koharu and Mitokado not feel afraid?]
Being confined within the barrier right now is the best proof of that.
Leave no way out.
[Then Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado naturally wouldn't leave any room for negotiation.]
Otherwise, what awaits them in the future.
It is another underground base of the Root organization.
[Never to see the light of day again!]
Hiruzen Sarutobi's dominance chilled them to the bone and filled them with fear.
Therefore, they tend to follow the previous pattern.
And so it was.
[Together with Danzo Shimura.]
[Let's betray the village together!]
Everyone: "..."
Kurotsuchi: "Pah!"
Kurotsuchi: "Those old guys from Konoha, not one of them is any good!"
Kurotsuchi: "How could this be so disgusting?"
Tobirama Senju: "..."
Even though she knew that Kurotsuchi wasn't like Uchiha Izuna, who was always sarcastic.
To criticize indirectly.
But he was messed with too much by Uchiha Izuna.
Tobirama Senju is currently experiencing some stress.
Tobirama Senju: "Damn it!"
Tobirama Senju: "I almost forgot about you two!"
Tobirama Senju: "You two definitely know about Kagami and the others' deaths!"
Tobirama Senju: "They might even have been directly or indirectly involved!"
Tobirama Senju: "Once I am resurrected, I will also wipe you all out!"
Mitokado Yano: "..."
Koharu, who switched dorm rooms: "..."
Water flows uphill.
They believe that they were forced into this situation.
Blame Shimura Danzo and Sarutobi Hiruzen.
...
The large screen with its black border continues to display the image:
[at the same time. ]
On the other side.
Because Naruto already said so.
Do what you want to do.
As long as those points aren't involved, let them do as they please.
Therefore.
[Outside the root organization's underground base.]
[We've welcomed quite a few more guests.]
The entire Leaf Village.
Everything's in chaos.
The smoke and dust have cleared.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was extremely grim.
Orochimaru, however, merely smiled sinisterly.
However, Orochimaru soon realized that something seemed amiss.
He glanced down at the Sand Village members still seated in the audience.
Orochimaru frowned slightly.
But then he turned his gaze back to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
[His brows slowly relaxed again.]
It doesn't matter anymore.
Her primary target was never Konoha, the village in the Konoha Crush plan.
[It was Hiruzen Sarutobi.]
["Hehehe~"]
"Sarutobi-sensei, do you like this gift?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi on the other side remained silent.
It ripped off its brand-new Hokage robe.
[The combat armor that had been worn beforehand was revealed.]
[The armor was so new it shone.]
[It actually matches the brand-new Hokage robe that was just torn open quite well.]
Orochimaru smiled.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was ashen.
His gaze wandered throughout Konoha.
Finally, they focused on the area of the Sarutobi clan's territory.
[No firelight... thank goodness!]
Looking at Orochimaru in front of him.
[And those Sound Ninja.]
Even the slow-witted Hiruzen Sarutobi finally realized what was happening.
His gaze turned cold.
[He glanced at a barrier within the Sarutobi clan's territory.]
[He glanced again at the same calm and undisturbed area above the Root organization's underground base.]
Danzo!
[Xiaochun! ]
[Flame!]
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi regretted it.
[I regret being too soft-hearted.]
[I've made a decision, but I can't bring myself to do it.]
[call--]
It took a deep breath.
Fortunately, it's not too late.
It had already prepared a response.
[As long as we take care of those Sound Ninja.]
Asma will lead his people to come and support him.
Thinking of this.
Hiruzen Sarutobi has figured it out: his mission is simply to hold out until reinforcements arrive.
[The incident was sudden.]
Hiruzen Sarutobi has recently been overhyped and portrayed as a "giant baby."
[Completely unnoticed.]
Its trusted secret agents are now all just watching the show.
[Even... some of the ANBU ninjas have already come to their senses.]
[Sneak out.]
[Off to earn battle merits.]
[after all. ]
[The long-silent Lady Fox has suddenly spoken out.]
[...]
[Outside the Leaf Village barrier.]
A white figure slowly emerged from the ground.
[Meanwhile, beside this white figure that emerged from the ground.]
[A spiral-shaped spatial fluctuation appeared.]
[soon. ]
[An orange swirling mask, revealing only the right eye, appears...]