Chapter 37
No, you're just the acting Hokage!
Chapter 37 No, you're just the acting Hokage!
"I see!"
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi lost the initiative, he still maintained a confident and composed demeanor, showing no anger at the confrontational tone in Uchiha Jin's words.
The Second Hokage's Notebook is a disgusting move, because Hiruzen Sarutobi, who only had the opportunity to become Hokage because of Tobirama Senju's dying wish, would never deny his teacher.
otherwise!
What's with him being the Hokage?!
However, while this method is somewhat disgusting, it is nothing more than that.
The world is not just a gray area between black and white; there is also a long tug-of-war between victory and defeat.
Even if the Uchiha clan gained some small advantages today, it would only cause Hiruzen Sarutobi a little pain, and it wouldn't damage the very foundation of his rule over Konoha.
after all!
I am the Hokage!
Hiruzen Sarutobi completely ignored King Uchiha's accusations against Danzo, and instead turned to give orders to the Anbu ninja behind him.
"The Anbu will handle the rest. I will definitely give the Uchiha a fair judgment afterward!"
Immediately!
Several ANBU ninjas, dressed exactly like the corpses on the ground, were about to step forward to clean up the battlefield under the command of an ANBU squad leader.
call out!call out!call out!
With several whooshing sounds, three kunai were driven deep into the ground in a triangular formation, their slightly swaying metal hilts seemingly warning the shady operatives in front of it not to make any rash moves.
"Uchiha, are you trying to stop the Anbu from carrying out their mission?"
The squad leader of the Anbu narrowed his eyes slightly, stopped, and sternly reprimanded Uchiha Jin.
Uchiha Jin naturally ignored the meaning of such a minor figure, and instead calmly watched Hiruzen Sarutobi not far away, still standing with Danzo's head under his foot.
"Since these spies were able to infiltrate Konoha posing as ANBU, whatever their motives, they must be involved in the village's core secrets. Naturally, the ANBU must conduct rigorous investigations into them!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi succinctly defined the deceased Root members in one sentence, while also emphasizing that the Anbu was the official organization responsible for handling matters outside the village.
no way!
Politics is an art of compromise. Unless one wants to directly break with the Uchiha clan, these corpses must not have any overt connection with the village.
Whether it was a spy sent by an enemy country or a personal act of revenge by Shimura Danzo, it was not important to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
The key is to seize the initiative in the discourse, which is also the price that the Hokage faction must pay today!
Without needing Hiruzen Sarutobi's orders, Koharu Utatane, already understanding her superior's thoughts, slowly stepped forward and then, like a shrew, angrily berated Uchiha Jin.
"How did your police department do its job? Not a single one survived!"
snort!
Although he knew in his heart that this was just a bargaining tactic, Uchiha Jin was equally furious at the moment.
Sharingan - Suppression!
slap... slap...
As Koharu rubbed her forehead with one hand, she weakly took two steps back and collapsed into Mitokado Homura's arms.
"Uchiha Jin, are you trying to rebel?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi was overjoyed, but just as he was thinking that his opponent was just a young upstart, the overwhelming pressure of the strongest Hokage, "Ninja Bear," was unleashed.
Uchiha Jin naturally understood what Hiruzen Sarutobi meant, so he didn't respond to that. Instead, he turned to look at Yamanaka Inoichi, who was standing to the side.
"There's no need to trouble the Anbu with the investigation. If you don't trust the evidence-gathering methods of my police department, you can have the chief of the Yamanaka clan give it a try. I believe the Yamanaka clan can give everyone a fair answer!"
"this……"
Yamanaka Inoichi, who had been watching the show, was stunned. He hadn't expected that things would involve him. Not knowing what to do, he habitually looked at Nara Shikaku.
Seeing Nara Shikaku shake his head slightly at him, an embarrassed Yamanaka Inoichi turned his gaze to Sarutobi Hiruzen once again.
"What... does this mean even the mountain tribes can't be trusted?"
Seeing that the scene had fallen into the awkward situation he had expected, Uchiha Jin felt much better. Although he knew that there would probably be no result today, it was still necessary to annoy the other party.
"Sarutobi, no..."
Upon hearing that the Yamanaka clan might intervene, Danzo, who had been lying quietly, could no longer sit still and immediately tried to struggle to his feet.
Even though these Root ninjas were dead, the information in their brains was extremely difficult to find, and these guys didn't know the real secrets, Danzo still didn't dare to expose them to the public.
Keep in mind that this is just some skin and hair...
That alone is enough to prevent Shimura Danzo from ever becoming Hokage in his lifetime!
Therefore, Danzo began to struggle frantically, hoping that Hiruzen Sarutobi could intervene and stop him as soon as possible.
However, Danzo, whose mental and chakra connections were severed by his eye power, was merely engaging in another round of friendly communication with the earth, even as he convulsed wildly on the ground.
"Damn it!"
Seeing that Uchiha Jin had decisively struck a vital point, Hiruzen Sarutobi no longer cared about Danzo.
After all, Danzo had already lost all face when everyone arrived and saw his disgraceful state. Now, he should just suffer a little more to learn his lesson.
The key point is Uchiha Jin. Does this mean we really have to fight him to the death?
Thinking of Uchiha Jin's so-called "Golden Smash Faction" declaration, Hiruzen Sarutobi was a little undecided for a moment.
However, having served as Hokage for so many years, Hiruzen Sarutobi only needed a moment's thought to know what to do.
"I am the Hokage!"
With Hiruzen Sarutobi's furious roar, the aura of the strongest Hokage, "Shinobi Bear," erupted once again. His divine robe shattered instantly, revealing a black, tight-fitting combat suit underneath.
Politics is the art of compromise!
Hiruzen Sarutobi, who firmly believed this, was equally certain that anyone who could give him a sense of worthy adversary could not possibly violate this rule.
The move "I am the Hokage" is not only aimed at Danzo's treasure; its destructive power is directed at all ninjas belonging to Konoha.
Indeed, this was the case. As Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze swept over them, everyone present, whether clan leaders or ordinary ninjas, involuntarily lowered their heads.
"Sarutobi, you will..."
Danzo, lying in the pit, instinctively shuddered, and the phrase involuntarily surfaced in his mind. But the next moment, he felt a tremendous force strike his head again.
"Finally!"
When Uchiha Jin heard Hiruzen Sarutobi's famous line, he finally got to witness the moment he had been waiting for.
These insects...
Now that you've made your choice today, you can't blame me for what's to come!
Having mentally sentenced most of the beings on the field to death, Uchiha Jin suddenly straightened his chest and unleashed his own aura without reservation, directly confronting Hiruzen Sarutobi's powerful aura.
"No, you're just the acting Hokage!"
……
Suddenly I feel so sorry for Danzo...
(End of this chapter)