I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

Having received an affirmative answer, [Xiang] responded in a deep voice.

"Is there anything else you need to report?"

"Nothing."

Faced with the old man's repeated question, [Elephant] put aside all other thoughts and responded.

Actually, he had another question before he arrived, a question from the Dark Side.

'Boss, have you heard? [Li] and [Tong Yue], who were supposed to be part of the regular ninja ranks, were captured by Root.'

The charge is leaking secrets of the Hidden Leaf Village!

'But being watched 24/7 by those shady characters, even a blockhead would start to have mental problems!'

"You know Li and Tong Yue well; they would never do something like leaking Konoha's secrets."

'Boss, could you please plead with the Hokage to release them from Root?'

Initially, the character 【象】 was intended to address this question at the same time.

But now that I think about it...

Weren't the Uchiha clan also under their 24-hour surveillance? Why were they still able to maintain a normal life?

The Hokage can't be wrong!

If there is a problem, then the problem must lie with them!

Moreover, since they are no longer part of the Dark Division, there is no need for them to continue worrying about it.

"Then, I shall take my leave now."

After gathering his chaotic thoughts, [Elephant] disappeared from the Hokage's office.

Chapter 370 Hiruzen's Speculation, the Continued Turmoil.

The departure of the elephant did not ease the atmosphere in the Hokage's office.

Instead, it added an even deeper layer of gloom to the already somber environment.

"The Hokage's direct ANBU is truly an eye-opener today."

The sarcasm in Shimura Danzo's voice was undisguised.

If even one's direct subordinates begin to waver and question, this is, in his view, the most genuine failure, a decline in his own ability and control!

"Well, I guess there's nothing we can do about it."

"It is because the leader they follow is kind by nature that they, who should only be used as tools, retain emotions that they should not have."

The one-eyed old man continued speaking,

However, the seemingly complimentary word "benevolence" is also full of irony.

"At least at the root level, such a thing would be absolutely impossible."

"Because my men only have one function: strictly following orders. Sacrifice? That's their final fate!"

"What meaningless sacrifice, what meaningful death in battle? A pawn only needs to carry out orders from above!"

"How was it, Hiruzen?"

"Should I retrain those selfish subordinates for you?"

As he finished speaking, a mocking smile appeared on Shimura Danzo's lips.

Everything I've seen and heard since arriving here today has brought me joy.

The unrest emerging in the shadows and the subtle distancing from the major families are all stripping away the old man's wings.

Although the current situation is not clear or direct enough.

However, Danzo Shimura firmly believed that all it took was a trigger, a spark.

Then everything accumulated over these days will snowball and grow bigger and bigger, eventually causing an avalanche that destroys everything!

And after that, it will be the perfect opportunity for it to rise from the darkness!

After all, destruction is not so terrible for them.

And he has never looked down on this false peace, false prosperity, and false unity!

After destroying everything on the surface, he would use an iron fist to reshape it, transforming Konoha into a powerful ninja village that is always ready for battle, like Iwagakure and Kumogakure. Abandoning the so-called illusion of peace is what he wants to see.

At that time, you will be in the grave of peace, watching as I push Konoha back to its former glory.

Danzo Shimura hardened his heart.

The imagined future roared incessantly in his mind, and the newly replaced cane in his hand also emitted a dull sound.

"Hiruzen, Danzo is right, your Anbu are becoming increasingly undisciplined."

"Take those two guys codenamed [Li] and [Tong Yue] for example, they actually discussed secrets of the Dark Guard in private after leaving the team!"

"If it weren't for the fact that the root forces were keeping a close eye on things every day, who knows what kind of things would have been exposed!"

Koharu, who was switching dorms, delivered a timely blow.

Clearly, the sweet date the white-haired old man had given them wasn't enough.

Moreover, being reprimanded by the Third Hokage and losing face in front of the Anbu, who were supposed to be his tools and obey his every command, was indeed hard for him to accept.

Apart from Danzo, almost everyone present still cared about their image, especially as they entered old age.

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not respond to the repeated mockery and accusations from the two.

Because he knew perfectly well that this was probably just the two people grumbling and venting, and he was already used to it.

The most important thing right now is still the Uchiha clan, and Ara's situation.

The upheaval in the Land of Hot Springs occurred shortly after the other party's return.

Although there was a time difference, the hired [Lightning Squad] was indeed a local mercenary group that had been active in the Land of Hot Springs.

However, he was not so old and foolish as to completely give up on his guess about Uchiha Ara for two lame reasons!

Two points are particularly questionable:

First, why did this group of "righteous thieves" who disappeared for several years reappear at this time? Where did they go and what did they do in between?

Moreover, the time when they disappeared was very close to the time when Uchiha Ara left Konoha and infiltrated the Land of Rain on his own!

It is important to know that the Land of Hot Water and the Land of Rain are two countries that are on opposite sides of each other, located in two completely different directions.

If what Uchiha Ara said is true, and he infiltrated the Land of Rain after leaving Konoha to investigate Itachi's whereabouts, then everything is still manageable.

However, if what that boy said is false, he did not go to the Land of Rain immediately, but instead detoured to the Land of Hot Water to do some other things.

Therefore, the disappearance of the [Lightning Cluster] was most likely due to a change caused by him!

As Hiruzen Sarutobi continued his analysis along this line of negation, he felt increasingly terrified upon closer examination.

If that's really the case.

This means that as early as four years ago, after the Uchiha clan fell into an irrecoverable state, that kid was already planning and scheming for the clan's future!

As for his recklessness and courage over the years, they were all disguises to cover up his schemes and conceal his true nature of forbearance!

Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression grew even more unpleasant.

If the Akatsuki's assassination attempt hadn't forced him to unleash his Mangekyou Sharingan and Susanoo, he might have continued to endure.

Like a venomous snake lurking beneath a giant tree, it quietly and coldly waits for the tree to loosen its grip and reveal a weakness!

but,

But is such cunning and such forbearance truly something a fifteen-year-old boy could achieve?

Thinking about myself,

Presumably, the three companions sitting in this central position of Konoha,

It's highly unlikely that such a groundbreaking plan could be made among people of similar age.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze swept over the one-eyed old man who was always watching him, forcibly calming his restless heart.

Because if the facts are really as he thinks,

Then that boy who inherited the name of Uchiha is just too terrifying!

He truly dared not imagine what kind of scheme the other side had besides that unknown [Lightning Group]!

【impossible,】

[Absolutely impossible!]

The white-haired old man's pupils trembled slightly, and his mind frantically searched for any evidence to support his denials.

Oh, right.

【correct! 】

You should know that in the past,

That kid is willing to do anything to kill his opponent during a sparring match, all for the sake of fame and to surpass Uchiha Itachi, who is also a genius!

With such a mindset and such qualities, can one truly achieve what one has imagined?

【impossible,】

【How can it be? 】

Hiruzen Sarutobi vehemently rejected this idea in his mind, and based on this reasoning, his aged eyes gradually became peaceful.

"what happened?"

"What are you thinking, Hiruzen?"

The changing expressions on his old rival's face naturally caught Shimura Danzo's attention.

This guy must have suddenly thought of something, otherwise he would never have acted so strangely in front of the three of them!

However, the Third Generation Leader had no intention of paying attention to the other party at this moment. Instead, he was trying to suppress the restlessness and panic in his heart.

What was the reason Fugaku Uchiha gave for the duel back then?