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"Third Hokage, it's time for you to step down. You've been in the Hokage position for so long; it's time to hand it over to the Fourth Hokage."

The dim light made his eyes appear somewhat deep.

abdicate……

Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips trembled slightly, the veins on his hands bulged, and his breathing became heavy.

He worked incredibly hard to secure his position as Hokage, and now it's time for Konoha to develop according to his blueprint... Should he step down?

Not only him, but also Mitokado En and Tsutomu Koharu, who were standing next to him, had their expressions change drastically.

Their power largely stemmed from their relationship with Hiruzen Sarutobi.

A small number of them then engage in their own business, such as placing their family members in key positions to form a network of relationships.

Once Hiruzen Sarutobi steps down and the lawless Sho Shiranui takes over, will they still have any good days left?

Mitokado Homura, who was still able to speak, immediately wanted to dissuade him, "Hinzan, you..."

The next second, the door to the Hokage's office was violently pushed open, and two figures, one tall and one short, swaggered in.

"Are they all here?"

Uchiha Hikaru walked ahead, his gaze sweeping around. When it landed on Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others, his eyes narrowed slightly, a faint killing intent emanating from them.

Only when he looked at Shiranui Sou did the murderous intent in his eyes slowly dissipate and soften.

Shiranui Sho smiled gently, "Hikaru, Mikoto, you've arrived."

Uchiha Hikaru nodded, then said something surprising: "Brother, the Sarutobi clan has been defeated and subdued by us."

"They always thought the Hokage would come to their aid, so they resisted more fiercely."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face turned cold. "What did you do to them!?"

Uchiha Hikaru glanced at him, his tone nonchalant, "Those who resisted fiercely and those who had committed serious crimes were all killed. The rest were brought under control by my men."

"How to handle it next depends on their attitude in admitting their mistake."

Hiruzen Sarutobi gave Hikaru Uchiha a deep look.

Does he admit his mistake in his attitude...?

He took a deep breath, and his entire demeanor waned once more, a sign that his spirit had completely dissipated.

He glanced back at Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, their eyes bloodshot and expressions filled with resentment, and sighed inwardly.

Perhaps it was their own indulgence that made them forget something during their long period of power...

In the ninja world, strength is paramount.

Without real strength, no matter how many tricks or schemes you have, they are all castles in the air and will collapse in an instant.

Given the current situation, he has no choice but to back down.

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his eyes to look at Sora Shiranui and said in a deep voice:

"I abdicate, asking only for a fair punishment for the Sarutobi, Shimura, Tenneko, and Mitomon clans, and that they not be exterminated!"

Chapter 215 Koharu's Transfer to Another Bed and the Death of Mitokado Homura!

This request is not difficult for anyone.

Shiranui Sho originally had no intention of exterminating them.

He nodded slightly. "Of course, I'm not like you guys who have no principles or bottom lines."

The fate of the Uchiha clan in the original work is an example.

Not only ninjas, but also the elderly, women and children were all killed without exception, except for Uchiha Sasuke.

Which rule in Konoha allows the execution of nine generations of a family?

Shiranui Sou's words made Sarutobi Hiruzen's face twitch again.

"I will use this time to thoroughly investigate the affairs of these families, and after everything is over, I will resign from the position of Hokage!"

His heart was bleeding, but he had no choice but to do it.

He can tell whether it's about preserving his own dignity or helping him preserve his dignity, and whether the latter is truly dignified.

As for his abdication after a thorough investigation, it was also for the sake of his own reputation.

If Shiranui Akira were to resolve this matter after taking power, it would undoubtedly be telling the villagers of Konoha how many messes Hiruzen Sarutobi left behind during his reign.

If he handles it himself, he might be able to salvage the situation somewhat and earn the reputation of sacrificing family for the greater good.

"Row."

Shiranui Sou nodded calmly.

Nicole Robin had already compiled a list of the four families, and those who needed to be killed had been mostly eliminated in the previous battles.

What remains are those with minor offenses and those who are innocent.

The former should be dealt with according to the village's regulations; those who should be arrested should be arrested and those who should be punished should be punished, but there is no need to take their lives.

If the latter behaves himself from now on, he will not deliberately target him.

Upon hearing Shiranui Sou's words, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally breathed a sigh of relief, his expression softening.

If the family can be preserved and the Sarutobi clan's lineage can continue, everything will be fine.

"Then can we leave now?!"

Mitomon said in a cold voice.

Since Xiaochun couldn't speak after the change of rooms, he naturally spoke on her behalf.

Neither of them looked good at this moment, but fear overshadowed their anger because of Shiranui Sho's imposing presence.

At this moment, they were all thinking that once they returned, they would instruct their clansmen to transfer their property as soon as possible.

Judging from the current situation, those who deserve punishment will likely not escape, but the wealth accumulated by the family over the years can be preserved.

As long as the foundation remains, there will always be a day when we can make a comeback!

A thorough investigation by the Sun Cutter could never be completed instantly, which left them with gaps in their operations.

Koharu and Homura, who were changing rooms, never expected that after saying this, Shiranui Sou's expression would instantly become strange.

Shiranui Sho asked in confusion, "Why did you leave?"

“I…we…”

Mitokado Yan's expression froze; of course, he couldn't say that he was going to transfer assets.

“The authorities want a thorough investigation, and we will naturally cooperate!”

Shiranui Sho's gaze was deep, seeing right through him. She raised her chin slightly and said, "This matter doesn't need the two of you. You can stay here."

"Keep……"

Mito was somewhat taken aback and didn't react for a moment.

"and many more!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, standing to the side, narrowed his eyes and unconsciously raised his arm that was hanging by his side.

next second...

A blade of light flashed in the Hokage's office.

Shiranui Sho, who was originally sitting in the Hokage's seat, disappeared without a trace. When she reappeared, she was standing next to Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu.

Clang—!

Their figures passed each other, and the clear sound of the sword being sheathed echoed throughout.

In an instant, two lines of blood appeared, and crimson blood spurted out!

Shiranui Sho lowered her eyes, her gaze indifferent as she looked at the two corpses on the floor, their expressions filled with confusion and horror.

Koharu, who was transferred to another room, and Mitokado, died!

"you!?"

A surge of anger flashed across Sarutobi Hiruzen's face, his hands trembling. "You killed them!?"

Putting aside the long-standing entanglements of interests, he and the two have also been companions for many years, friends since their days at the ninja academy.

Shiranui Sho turned her head, her gaze calmly meeting his. "If you want to kill me, you must be prepared to be killed by me!"

Mo Siqu N Duo wanted to kill him!

After the scheme was exposed and the plan failed, I thought he would leave me a way out?

It seems that he has been in a high position for too long and thinks that taking people's lives is extremely easy, but no one dares to take his life!

"Lord Hokage, please expedite the investigation. After all, there are still many villagers waiting."

Shiranui Sho walked slowly to the door of the Hokage's office, her voice calm.

Behind him, Uchiha Hikaru, Uchiha Mikoto, Vivi, and others followed, leaving with him.

In the office, Hiruzen Sarutobi's face, which was covered with many wrinkles, looked somewhat numb at this moment.

He looked at the two blood-soaked corpses on the ground and remained silent for a long time.

……

Downstairs at the Naruto Building.

As soon as Shiranui Sou stepped out of the building, she turned around and saw Hatake Sakumo standing with his arms crossed against the wall.

Sakumo Hatake exuded a powerful aura, and at this time he was in his prime, a truly handsome old man.

Shiranui Sho was not surprised that he was waiting there.

When he was on the roof of the Hokage Building, his Observation Haki allowed him to sense that someone was observing the situation from among the crowd.

It seems that the recent situation in the village has made him realize that something is wrong.

Shiranui Sho greeted him with a smile, "Sakumo-senpai, it's been a long time."

“I just got back from a mission today, you…”

Sakumo Hatake's gaze swept over Shiranui Sho's back and also saw Vivi and the others whom he had met briefly not long ago.

"Anyway, I'm glad you're alright."

Sakumo Hatake sighed. He wasn't as clever as the Nara clan and couldn't understand the complicated situation.

The reason he appeared here was simply to stand up for Shiranui Sho as her former superior and say a few good words for her when the Hokage questioned her.

What happened next was completely unexpected.

Shiranui Sho was not punished; instead, Konoha high-ranking officials like Shimura Danzo were forced to serve as slaves.

Hearing about those heinous crimes filled him with immense anger.

Fortunately, the Hokage promised to investigate thoroughly, so hopefully there will be a proper solution...

"Thank you, Senior Shuo Mao."

Shiranui Sho smiled gently, and a warmth filled my heart.

He was of course aware of the other party's intentions.

However, it is clear that Sakumo Hatake only saw the surface and failed to see the undercurrents behind the matter.

"Oh, right, Senior Sakumo, this is for you."

Shiranui Sho thought for a moment, then took out a scroll from his bosom and handed it to Hatake Sakumo.

"What is this?"

Sakumo Hatake took the scroll, his expression slightly puzzled.

He unrolled the scroll and read aloud the rightmost vertical character, "Observation Haki...?"

"Is this some kind of...secret technique?"

Shiranui Sou could probably explain it using the concept of the ninja world.

Observation Haki is very useful for ninjas, so of course he wouldn't keep such a good thing to himself.