Chapter 41 Hiruzen Sarutobi, besieged on all sides!
Chapter 41 Hiruzen Sarutobi, besieged on all sides!
Kakashi Hatake originally did not want to do this.
but……
Hiruzen Sarutobi's performance just now had indeed disappointed him greatly.
His father, Konoha's White Fang, abandoned his mission to save his comrades in the village, incurring resentment and committing suicide.
His master and mistress both sacrificed themselves to protect the village during the Nine-Tailed Fox's rampage.
His companions, Obito Uchiha and Rin Nohara, also perished in the war.
They were crucial to Kakashi Hatake, but they are all gone now.
However, if the deaths of these close relatives, teachers, and friends only result in the Hokage compromising with the outside world and sacrificing the interests of the village, then they will only lead to ruthless means for internal strife...
Kakashi Hatake cannot accept this!
Perhaps his heart had already died.
However, the matter of Uchiha Chiba subtly provoked him.
This was due to both the special status of Chiba Uchiha as a member of the clan and the strange trust that man placed in her...
This made Kakashi Hatake suddenly realize that he was ultimately a person, not just a tool called a ninja!
So he took out all the reports and passed them on to everyone.
For a moment, everyone watched in silence.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was furious, but ultimately he was unable to stop it all.
After reading the report, all the bigwigs in Konoha's decision-making body looked at each other in bewilderment and remained silent.
Kakashi Hatake smiled slightly.
What do you all think?
Fugaku Uchiha would naturally not let go of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
"So it seems that Sarutobi Shinnosuke indeed abused his power for personal gain, retaliated against, and plotted to frame Chiba's two subordinates, which is why Chiba resorted to this desperate measure!"
Yamanaka Inoichi himself was one of the people selected to participate in the investigation, so he didn't dare to say anything rashly at this time.
Both he and Choza Akimichi habitually looked towards the spiritual leader of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio...
Nara Shikaku.
But what can Nara Shikaku say?
Is it true that Sarutobi Shinnosuke murdered a fellow villager, a heinous crime that deserved his death?!
On the contrary, Inuzuka Tsurugi, although a female ninja, was the most hot-tempered and straightforward. After reading the report, she slammed her hand on the table and shouted, "Hokage-sama!"
"Although Shinnosuke is your own son, if this report is true, colluding with imprisoned criminal spies from Kirigakure to frame fellow village ninjas, especially such young ones, is truly unforgivable!"
"I think that although Uchiha Chiba's methods were a bit extreme, they were also understandable!"
"Even the Hokage is renowned throughout the ninja world for his selflessness, fairness, and impartiality. If it were you, you would surely have put aside your own family for the greater good, wouldn't you?!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi: "..."
Aburame Shiki, a low-key and composed person, nodded slightly in agreement with Inuzuka Tsurugi's statement.
even……
Even Hyuga Hiashi, the head of the Hyuga clan, frowned after reading it.
"Using such underhanded tactics to deal with fellow village ninjas is truly beyond the limit of tolerance..."
"Lord Hokage, Uchiha Chiba's actions were indeed understandable..."
Kakashi Hatake, watching this scene, understood that these clan leaders might not truly support Uchiha Chiba, but influenced by the Hokage's previous weak foreign policy, they probably harbored some resentment.
If we are weak externally but tough internally, whose interests will be harmed?
It's all for the benefit of Konoha's own ninjas and clans.
Therefore, each of these clan leaders had their own calculations.
If he could see it clearly, how could Hiruzen Sarutobi not understand?
But he couldn't express his opposition directly.
So he secretly gave Shimura Danzo a wink.
Unexpectedly, Shimura Danzo ignored him!
That old dog!
Hiruzen Sarutobi cursed inwardly!
He was clearly pleased to see Hiruzen Sarutobi's weakness being attacked!
It's important to know that the last time Hiruzen Sarutobi made concessions to foreign powers was at the end of the Third Shinobi World War, when he signed various humiliating ceasefire agreements that were unacceptable to the entire Hidden Leaf Village.
Thus, Hiruzen Sarutobi was forced to abdicate, temporarily handing over the Hokage throne to Minato Namikaze, while he himself ruled from behind the scenes, becoming a retired emperor.
If this opportunity arises again to impeach him and remove him from office...
Danzo Shimura clearly harbored his own ambitions.
Koharu and Homura exchanged a glance, knowing it was their turn to speak.
"Sigh, Hiruzen, Shinnosuke really went too far this time..."
"You've always been selfless, treating all the village ninjas like your own children. So those two kids in the police force are no different from Shinnosuke..."
"As for Uchiha Chiba, although his actions were somewhat extreme, things have come to this point and there is no going back."
"I think we should detain him for a while so he can reflect on his actions..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi clenched his fist tightly.
Even the two of you...
He looked up and saw that everyone's eyes were fixed on him with intense gaze...
This scene actually made him feel a little frightened and scared...
Hiruzen Sarutobi coughed, forcing himself to calm down.
"I see."
"Shin-no-suke may be my son, but since he has committed evil deeds, I, as the Hokage, will never protect him!"
"Chiyu... although he... sigh, never mind..."
"Shisui, inform the guards at the Dark Guard prison and tell them to release him..."
Uchiha Shisui was shocked: "Hokage-sama, this..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand: "This is an order."
"Right is right, and wrong is wrong."
"The ninjas in the village are all my family. I will never hold a grudge against Chiba because of Shinnosuke!"
"If I were the one who found Shinnosuke doing that..."
"We will definitely put righteousness above family ties!"
Uchiha Shisui had no choice but to reply, "Yes, Hokage-sama..."
A barely perceptible smile appeared beneath Kakashi Hatake's mask.
Fugaku Uchiha breathed a huge sigh of relief.
Of course, Fugaku also knew this very well...
Aside from being caught off guard by Kakashi Hatake's move.
There was only one real reason why Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed to release Chiba...
That means he couldn't be contained in the first place!
The reason why Qianyu is not coming out now is simply because of his own choice.
Of course, even Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't possibly understand Chiba's thoughts.
……
After leaving the Hokage Building, Fugaku approached Kakashi Hatake.
"Captain Kakashi, thank you very much this time."
Kakashi Hatake shook his head.
"I was just doing my job."
Fugaku laughed and said, "Then you've already surpassed the vast majority of people..."
After saying this sarcastic remark, Fugaku patted him on the shoulder and turned to leave.
On the Hokage Building, by the window of their office, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shisui Uchiha watched this scene, and both felt a chill in their hearts.
Has Kakashi Hatake truly sided with the Uchiha clan?
Kakashi Hatake did not look up.
But he sensed something.
He knew that based on his actions at the Hokage meeting, it was impossible for him to regain the Hokage's complete trust...
And his casual conversation with the Fugaku clan chief just now will surely become irrefutable evidence of his "collusion" with the Uchiha clan...
He gave a wry smile and shook his head.
"Well, since it's already like this, I'll just indulge myself this once..."
……
That night.
Hyuga clan's residence.
A ghostly figure approached silently under the cover of darkness...
It was naturally the envoy from Kumogakure... the ninja leader.
"The Byakugan of the Hyuga clan..."
"Our Hidden Cloud Village is determined to win!"
"Moreover, if we're going to plunder, we should plunder the pair with the purest bloodline..."
"Hiashi Hyuga's daughter's name is..."
"Hinata Hyuga?"
He sneered, transformed into a streak of black light, and silently approached the Hyuga clan leader's residence.
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