I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

Oh, right, it's a condition for the two to choose the winner to join the Dark Division.

Why did that kid want to join the Anbu? Was it because he really didn't want to be inferior to fellow genius Itachi Uchiha in every aspect?

Or perhaps...?

The old man's expression froze again.

The barely easing of tensions crumbled at that moment!

Or is it because that kid sensed the discontent within the clan towards Itachi Uchiha?

[That's why they wanted to use the guise of a friendly spar, and the pretense of not wanting to be weaker than Itachi, to completely eliminate him in the duel!!]

All of this, all of this self-sacrifice,

[Is it all for that family?]

Hiruzen Sarutobi's pupils suddenly widened, and the pipe in his hand fell to the table with a 'thud' as he deduced the situation, the specks of ash scattering across the list of dozens of ordinary carpenters.

If we consider this premise,

Then, everything that Uchiha Ara had done and planned began to become clear.

Recruiting artisans was merely a pretext to cover up the truth.

It's a little trick to control the energy of the underworld and the roots.

Their real action will take place in the Land of Hot Springs, two months later, during the Chunin Exams!!

"Hiruzen!"

An ominous premonition surged in Shimura Danzo's heart; he had never seen the old man before him so out of control.

Even when faced with the relentless pursuit of Kinkaku and Ginkaku of the Cloud Village in the past, and even when Kirigakure launched a full-scale war at all costs in recent years, they were still unable to remain silent.

In the end what happened?

What was he thinking?

"Shut up!"

In response to the cacophony around him, Hiruzen Sarutobi tore off his usual benevolent mask and roared.

This situation is not like the invasion of Kirigakure a few years ago; it is a critical moment of survival facing both internal and external threats!

That roar did indeed have an effect.

Shimura Danzo, who had been slapped in the face, immediately quieted down, although his eyes also revealed a deep sense of dissatisfaction.

but,

He also clearly understood that the other party had genuinely thought of some urgent matter, which was why they were behaving this way.

All I can do now is wait, wait for a final answer.

If this old guy can't give himself a good answer by then, then it won't be too late for him to resort to sarcasm or start another attack.

The quieter environment caused Hiruzen Sarutobi to fall into deep thought once again.

The second point that raises questions lies in the [Thunder Light Group] itself.

According to the intelligence gathered by the former Dark Side and Root, the original Lightning Squad consisted of only five people. How could these five people have persuaded the Daimyo of Nishitani in the Land of Hot Water to hire them and make the decision to seal off the entire area?

Such strength is simply not enough to make the opponent disregard the attitudes of the surrounding Konoha, Kirigakure, and Kumogakure.

However, the current situation is that the Land of Hot Water has made a real decision to impose a ban, and has even publicly announced to the world that the sovereignty of the Land of Hot Water should be respected.

It should be noted that even before the village of Yugakure, which had taken over the area a few years ago, had experienced any major upheavals, the daimyo of the Land of Hot Water did not dare to make such a decision directly!

Furthermore, the fact that the elite ANBU agents planted in that country had completely lost contact overnight forced Hiruzen Sarutobi to make a bold guess:

The current [Lightning Gang] is no longer the righteous bandits of the past with only five members, but a ninja force with dozens, even hundreds of members!

As for the ninjas gathered in the Land of Hot Water, operating under the guise of the "Lightning Squad," and the true reason that gave the Daimyo Nishitani the courage to assert his sovereignty, it was all orchestrated by Uchiha Ara!

Thinking of this, a bead of cold sweat appeared on the old man's forehead.

Although he really didn't want to make such a guess.

However, they have to be prepared for the worst.

Because internal and external troubles are the most likely causes to destroy a power.

Furthermore, Uchiha Ara is definitely not someone who can be easily talked to like Uchiha Fugaku!

Fortunately, there's still time.

That person also gave a positive answer: as long as the core leader who was maintaining things died, everything, including the cholera outbreak, would be resolved.

"Danzo, send all your Root members into the Land of Hot Water to find out exactly what that force is up to and what gives them the confidence to make such statements!"

Having completely composed himself, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke in a deep voice.

This world is ultimately a game for adults. No matter how hard that little brat tries or how much he manages, he can never surpass their decades of accumulation and foundation!

Once one side lays bare their intentions and is willing to pay a certain price in exchange for corresponding benefits, then the little guy's years of accumulation will only be a joke.

Because low-level ninjas are easier to recruit.

But truly powerful ninjas can only be produced in great ninja villages, and how could such beings be commanded by the other side?

"Oh?"

"You seem to regard Root as your own direct dark branch?"

Danzo did not buy it.

He still remembered the reprimand he had just received.

This humiliating rebuke necessitates a return to the rightful place.

Moreover, the roots have only just had a chance to catch their breath and recover in the past three years, so why should they listen to this old man's orders?

"Because it concerns the survival of Konoha."

"If you want to see Konoha change its name to Uchiha in the future, then continue to be stingy with your own knowledge and cling to your own power."

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not indulge the other party in this matter, nor did he make any requests.

Because he also harbored the old fox's ambition to become the next Hokage.

"If you think you can sit in this position once I step down, you'd better ask the Uchiha first!"

He simply laid the topic out completely.

He had never forgotten that his old friend had once tried to assassinate him in order to get this position.

"Konoha changed its surname to Uchiha?"

"What on earth is going on, Hiruzen? Could it be that the little guy started repairing the clan's territory just to prepare for future war?"

Unable to contain herself, Xiaochun suddenly stood up from her seat!

It really can't be blamed on her, after all, such information is too horrifying, especially since it came from Hiruzen Sarutobi's mouth!

The old man sitting behind the desk did not respond, but simply stared at his old friend who was leaning on a cane in his field of vision.

To be honest, among these three, only this old fox with absolute ambition can be of any use and can unleash his full potential in this critical moment.

"you mean,"

"The disturbance in the Land of Hot Springs is because of Uchiha Ara,"

"In other words, that little bastard has already established a base in the vicinity of the Land of Fire, which will allow him to launch attacks from within and without."

Shimura Danzo said coldly,

He wasn't stupid; based on a few brief messages and the Third Hokage's orders, he had already guessed most of the truth.

"Not impossible."

"It's not too late to take precautions now."

"This is also thanks to the Akatsuki organization you hired, which forced out its deeply hidden secrets."

"However, if everything is true, then the upcoming Chunin Exams will be the moment he bares his fangs!"

"Because at that time, there will be a mix of dragons and snakes."

Hiruzen Sarutobi responded, suppressing his voice.

He truly never imagined that the boy, who once carried a strong will of fire in the reports of the mountain clan, would end up like this!

No, the reason is actually quite simple.

It's because of that clan's deeply ingrained belief: the clan is greater than the ninja village!

Chapter 371 Each with their own ulterior motives, pointing directly to the conspiracy of the Land of Hot Water.

A cold glint flashed in Shimura Danzo's single eye.

With the Third Generation's explanation, he had clearly considered this aspect as well.

Although the current situation is unclear, such speculation is merely a possibility without any concrete basis.

After all, what could Uchiha Ara, or rather the Uchiha clan's network of connections, possibly achieve in just four years?

They were basically just a hastily assembled mob!

With only a handful of scattered soldiers and the obscure "Lightning Legion," even crossing the border of the Land of Fire is a serious question mark.

Looking at the whole picture, the only ally the Uchiha clan needs to be wary of and pay attention to is probably the neutral base in the "Void Zone" that sells weapons.

That old woman, whom outsiders call Granny Cat, possesses considerable wealth and connections, and is fully capable of arming a powerful clan like the Uchiha to the teeth.

But then again, that friendship was built back when the Uchiha clan was still a powerful family in the ninja world.

There's absolutely no problem with the other party choosing to side with their long-standing allies at crucial moments.

However, now only Uchiha Ara remains in this clan, struggling to hold on. In such a sensitive period, would the other side not see the situation clearly and be willing to put all their hopes on one person?

It should be understood that businessmen are profit-driven.

The old man who managed to build the empty area to this point should be even more aware of the risks and consequences of rashly taking sides.

of course,