From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 386 Danzo, You Have Overstepped Your Boundaries

As a dazzling bolt of lightning streaks across the night sky, the history of the ninja world is rewritten.

That night, accompanied by the mournful cries of the tailed beasts, the Third Hokage's son, Sarutobi Asuma, and his S-rank Lightning Release: Railgun resounded throughout the ninja world.

After that night, the role of the Tailed Beasts as the ultimate weapon on the battlefield was completely weakened, or even ended.

Amidst the crackling of dozens of bolts of lightning, the Two-Tailed Cat collapsed to the ground again, its chakra dissipating. Meanwhile, the Two-Tailed Jinchuriki, Yugito, was vaporized by the intense heat, leaving no trace of his body.

On the ground, a dozen or so large craters emitting white smoke seemed to foreshadow just how fierce the attack had been.

Asma also had a great time that night.

Nine years have passed; he has been in this world for nine years.

Do you know how I got through those nine years?

A dignified immortal was reduced to a grandson for nine years simply because his cultivation was reset, because of the different rules of the world, and because he was too young and his chakra reserves were insufficient.

Now that he has awakened the Sage Body, he finally has enough chakra to control, allowing him to act recklessly.

After today, he can finally say to everyone with a clear conscience, "I don't eat beef!"
After that night, the battlefield between Konoha and Kumogakure fell completely silent.

"S-Class Lightning Release Railgun..."

Sakumo Hatake looked at the scroll in his hand with a complicated expression. After thinking for a moment, he put the scroll away and pushed it towards Asuma.

"This is too valuable, I can't accept it!"

"This isn't for you, it's for Kakashi. He graduated early, so consider this my graduation gift to him." Asuma smiled and pushed the scroll towards White Fang. "Teacher, you don't want Kakashi to be helpless when he encounters a Tailed Beast in the future, do you?"

"Then I'll thank you on Kaka's behalf." White Fang smiled wryly, finally accepting the scroll and ending the conversation.

“You killed the Jinchūriki and the Tailed Beast of Kumogakure. Given Kumogakure’s nature, they will never let this go.”

“I don’t eat beef!” Asma grinned.

"What?" Sakumo didn't react for a moment.

“I mean, what can we do if we don’t let this go?” Asuma said. “It’s just Kumogakure. How much fighting power do they have? At most, they can only send a Raikage.”

"The Raikage is very strong," Sakumo Hatake said, staring at Asuma. "Are you confident you can handle him?"

“Of course.” Asuma nodded. “Strength, speed, physical strength, and overwhelming aggression—such an opponent poses no threat.”

"It's good that you have confidence." Sakumo nodded. "Swordsmanship, a super-large summoning beast, and your self-created S-rank Lightning Release ninjutsu. After tonight, you will not only be the son of the Hokage and a genius ninja, but you will stand in the ninja world as a powerful figure with a name and reputation. Are you ready?"

"Heh..." Asuma chuckled, then abruptly changed the subject, "Who betrayed our team's information?"

Bai Ya's expression suddenly froze.

"This matter is still under investigation."

“Ever since we received intelligence that Cloud Village was targeting our team, our operations have been extremely secretive. Even when issuing related missions, we have to go through specific channels. Is that so difficult to investigate?” Asuma looked at White Fang. “Or is it that you’ve already found out, but it’s inconvenient for you to say?”

“The matter is likely related to the Root ninjas, but we haven’t found any concrete evidence yet. Several of the Root ninjas involved are already dead.” Hatake Sakumo’s tone was tinged with helplessness. “Root ninjas have sealing measures on them; once they die, their brains are destroyed, making it impossible to extract relevant information, so…”

"So what did Danzo say?"

"Danzo said the cause of death of the Root ninjas was unknown and demanded an explanation from me."

Asuma touched his nose and laughed. "Teacher, you didn't actually confess to him, did you?"

"I've given them. I've already driven all the Root ninjas from the border," White Fang said calmly. "There's no need for Root ninjas here anymore."

“Teacher, you’re being too cautious,” Asuma said with a shake of his head. “However, it’s better that the Roots aren’t here; at least the border will be peaceful for a while.”

————I am the dividing line————

Konoha, Hokage's Office
Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado gathered in one room again for an emergency meeting.

The three, including Shimura Danzo, passed the intelligence report around. Everyone who saw the report stared wide-eyed, their faces showing utter shock.

"Isn't this... too exaggerated?"

Mitokado Homura put down the intelligence report in his hand, looking at Sarutobi Hiruzen with an incredulous tone. If he remembered correctly, Sarutobi Asuma was only nine years old. Nine years old, slaying a tailed beast...

"Yeah, that kid is such a worry!" Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his forehead, looking troubled. "He killed the Two-Tails so easily. I wonder how the Hidden Cloud Village will react."

This seemed like a difficult situation, but both Mitokado Homura and Utatane Komura could sense the barely concealed excitement and high spirits in Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone.

This seems to be another form of showing off!
Just then, an untimely voice came over.

"A colossal summoning beast, an S-rank forbidden lightning technique capable of killing a tailed beast—this is far too dangerous. Hiruzen, hand him over to..."

Three pairs of eyes stared blankly at Shimura Danzo, who had just blurted out the name, as if they were looking at an idiot.

Danzo Shimura's voice abruptly stopped.

Oh no, I've gotten used to it!

I blurted it out!
The key figure behind the intelligence is none other than Hiruzen Sarutobi's son!
What the hell...

"Give it to what, Danzo? What are you trying to say?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at Danzo Shimura, his tone carrying a hint of danger.

"Uh, this, this, Asuma is really surprising. To have such strength at such a young age is quite impressive. However, this kind of forbidden technique for killing tailed beasts is indeed very dangerous. It would be better to leave it to the Scroll of Seals to be sealed away."

Danzo Shimura's tone was slightly awkward.

"Here's another report, sent by Sakumo. It's related to you. Take a look." Hiruzen Sarutobi gave Danzo a deep look and handed him another piece of information.

Danzo Shimura took the intelligence report with some doubt, but after just one glance, his expression turned ugly, and he roared angrily.

"Damn it, expelling Root ninjas? Has he gone mad? How dare he do this?"

"Asuma's squad's mission information was leaked, leading to their ambush by Kumogakure. According to Sakumo's investigation, this is related to Root ninjas. Danzo, shouldn't you explain this?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked in a low, languid tone.

"Impossible, this can't be true. Root is the root of Konoha, and it would never do anything to harm Konoha. White Fang is just using this as an opportunity to take revenge."

"Taking revenge? Why would he want to take revenge on you?" Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone was gloomy. "You sent so many people to the border, but you didn't provide Sakumo with even a single piece of intelligence. Not only that, you repeatedly interfered in border affairs and defenses to facilitate your own actions. Danzo, tell me, what exactly are you trying to do?"

Finally, Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his hand hard on the desk, the loud noise clearly audible even to the Anbu outside the Hokage's office.

"The Root's activities on the border are, of course, to gather more intelligence. This intelligence does not need to be provided to Sakumo. The Root ninjas will participate in border affairs based on the intelligence they obtain. Everything I do is for Lin Ye."

"From this moment forward, Root ninjas shall leave the border battlefield of Kumogakure and shall no longer interfere in border affairs."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said resolutely.

"What?! Are you crazy?!" Shimura Danzo nearly jumped up. "Just because of a report from White Fang, you ordered Root to withdraw from the border? You..."

“Yes, it’s because of this report.” Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his hand on the intelligence report, delivering the final verdict.

Danzo stood up abruptly, glaring angrily at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Hiruzen, you will regret this!"

"I am the Hokage!"

Bang!
The loud slamming of the door revealed Danzo's anger.

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu were used to this; whenever the two disagreed, this was always the case. However, today, Sarutobi Hiruzen's attitude seemed a little strange.

“Hiruzen, let’s leave it at that.” Mitokado Homura stood up and said, “However, Asuma has caused such a big incident at the border, and the other villages will also react accordingly. I think it’s better to have him come back. Whether it’s a large summoning beast or that S-rank lightning release ninjutsu, the village needs to register it.”

"Yes, we haven't seen this kid in a long time either. I didn't expect him to have grown so much in just a few years at the border. It's really enviable!" said Koharu Tsurugi with a smile.

"Yes, that's what I was thinking too. After staying at the border for so long, it's time to come back." Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and saw the two out of the office.

As the office door closed, his smile faded, and he picked up the intelligence report, his gaze growing colder.

"Danzo, you have overstepped your bounds!!"

(End of this chapter)