I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

This would not only eliminate the threat posed by the Uchiha clan, but also ruin the Third Hokage's reputation.

That will be the time for him to uphold justice, eliminate his old friends, and rise to power!

You should know that there is no second Minato Namikaze to compete with him right now!

"However, since it is for the future of Konoha, I will naturally send Root ninjas to the Land of Hot Springs to investigate."

Danzo Shimura added,

Whether he was genuinely investigating or laying the groundwork for future corrections remains unknown.

"I really didn't expect that we would have to join forces with the Kage of other ninja villages to deal with just one Uchiha. That Ara has grown to be several times more troublesome than Fugaku Uchiha without us even realizing it."

"However, I also need to remind you of the empty area."

"That inconspicuous place is likely also the backing of that little rascal, but a businesswoman like Granny Cat should be able to make the right choice after a little warning."

As if to demonstrate his seriousness about the operation, he offered a rare piece of advice.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's face did not show much emotion, as if he had already taken this information into account.

"In the near future, I will naturally send my secret agents to test Granny Cat's attitude under the pretext of strengthening cooperation."

"However, there's no need to worry too much. The empty area isn't entirely under that old woman's control. She's just a businesswoman with a wide network of connections. The real power in those ruins still rests with the few ninja cat clans that are based there."

"Moreover, compared to the airspace with relatively little military presence, what I'm truly worried about is:"

"Lord Hanzo of the Land of Rain".

Hiruzen Sarutobi lowered his eyelids slightly, and the voice that came out became unusually low at this moment.

As for his old friend who has always coveted the Hokage position, he is really nothing to fear.

Once the threat of Uchiha Arakawa is eliminated, he will have plenty of energy and methods to counterbalance his opponent.

Chapter 372 [I'll risk my entire root for that eye!]

I'll never rest until I say something truly amazing.

Danzo believed he was looking at the problem from a relatively high perspective, examining the possible methods that little bastard might possess.

but,

The white-haired old man in Yu Zhi's field of vision pushed the question to an even higher level, considering all of this from outside the atmosphere!

"You mean Hanzo of the Salamander and Ara Uchiha reached some kind of agreement?"

"When did this start, and where did you get the news from?"

Danzo Shimura's voice became subdued and cautious.

The single, exposed pupil gleamed with a dark light.

If, as the other party suspects, the person from Amegakure has indeed reached a cooperation agreement with this little madman, then things will become extremely troublesome and uncontrollable!

It should be noted that Hanzo the Salamander was hailed as a demigod because of his godlike dominance over ordinary ninjas!

The reason why the Land of Rain was able to launch simultaneous attacks on the Lands of Fire, Wind, and Iron during the Second Shinobi World War was because such a god-like being appeared in that tiny land!

Not only are the so-called human wave tactics nothing more than a group of insignificant rabble in front of them, cannon fodder used to irrigate the land.

Even a combined force of elite ninjas like Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade could not defeat them.

Although Hanzo the Salamander's power will inevitably decline over time, his poison techniques remain an unsolvable problem, especially with Tsunade absent and the possibility of Chiyo from Sunagakure not offering assistance.

The Mangekyou Sharingan, plus the former demigod.

This is already enough to rival Konoha, and even cause significant losses to Konoha!

The only good news now is that the karma I sowed in the past has come to fruition in recent years.

Even if Hanzo of the Salamander really reached a cooperation agreement with Ara Uchiha, with the Akatsuki organization watching closely, would that always cautious and timid fish dare to put all his strength on the front line against Konoha, on that little bastard alone?

Yes, the power of the kaleidoscope is indeed very strong.

Huang's past combat prowess was enough to astound, even terrify, people.

But that one

The one who bears the title of demigod should know one thing most clearly:

No single, powerful soldier can ever conquer a behemoth like the Five Great Ninja Villages!

Thinking of this, Danzo Shimura's restless heart suddenly calmed down a bit.

At the same time, he also understood why Hiruzen Sarutobi was able to remain calm and composed after revealing such earth-shattering information.

I believe this old man must have considered Hanzo's current situation and his suspicious nature. As long as these two invisible chains keep him firmly in check, then there is no need to worry about the Land of Rain to the west of Konoha.

Of course, Danzo Shimura had more to think of than just that.

"Akatsuki,"

"You have connections with the Akatsuki organization."

He said in a suppressed voice.

And this is a declarative sentence.

Although there is no direct reason or evidence to prove all of this.

However, how could this old codger who spends all his time hiding in Konoha possibly know about the connection between Ara and Hanzo, a country that even the Root cannot penetrate?

The only explanation is that the other party has also established contact with the Akatsuki organization.

As for the leverage to establish contact.........

Danzo Shimura lowered his eyelids slightly, his eyes filled with unease and apprehension.

In the past,

It was he who sowed discord between Hanzo of the Salamander and the Akatsuki organization, and indirectly led to the latter's downfall.

If asked what conditions should be used to establish contact with that mercenary organization, then the best bargaining chip is:

[Himself!]

My thoughts abruptly stopped there.

Although there is no definitive conclusion or evidence on this point either.

However, we must be wary.

Because putting everything else aside, the real opponent, the one he truly needs to defeat, is none other than himself—his old ally, who is like both black and white, like a brother!

"Impossible. How could someone as selfish as Hanzo possibly get involved with Uchiha Ara for no reason?"

"Except for, except for that little bastard who promised to use Konoha as a bribe."

"No, Hiruzen! We absolutely cannot let that guy continue to run rampant like this."

"Pass this message on to the various clans, unite them to put pressure on Uchiha Ara, forcing him to accept the Yamanaka clan's investigation and prove his innocence!!"

It wasn't until the conversation between the two elderly men, who symbolized the darkness and light of Konoha, ended that Koharu Utatane, who was living under the same roof, finally grasped the crux of the problem.

This urgent outburst broke the strange atmosphere between the two.

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced quietly at the impatient old woman, his gaze calm and his voice devoid of any emotion.

"Xiaochun, you're getting old."

Trying to uncover the secrets in Uchiha Ara's mind is no different from starting a war in the village prematurely.

According to its established plan,

That madman is destined to be transferred away from the Land of Fire to be dealt with.

After making his minimalist remark, the Third Hokage turned his attention back to Shimura Danzo, who was also showing signs of unease. Of the three, only this old rival could keep up with his train of thought and make a relatively correct response.

This is probably why the two of them fought each other their whole lives.

【but,】

I saw it.

I saw the unease and panic in your heart.

[The commotion that little guy caused, even you are frightened?]

"Four years ago, you restarted your contact with Lord Hanzo, presumably by offering to help him regain full control of the Land of Rain."

Instead of directly addressing the issue of Menzo, Hiruzen Sarutobi steered the conversation back to the event itself.

"However, Lord Hanzo, who did not reject the proposal in his reply, gave a completely different response after meeting with Uchiha Ara."

"Don't you think there's something fishy going on here?"

The third generation leader didn't initially take this matter to heart.

And it wasn't just him; even Shimura Danzo, the instigator, didn't pursue the matter further because he had a guilty conscience.

After all, that line, "If it weren't for Danzo's meddling, what would the Land of Rain be like now, with Akatsuki?" buried this disgraceful matter once again.

However, when Uchiha Ara revealed the secret of possessing the Mangekyou Sharingan, when the Land of Hot Springs, through which he passed, suddenly made the decision to seal it off, and when the grand event of the Chunin Exams was imminent, when all of these things were connected in one line.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had no choice but to carefully trace the path his opponent had taken, bit by bit, back to the past.

In that instant, all the people or forces that he had interacted with or had contact with were recalled from his mind.

Among them, the most troublesome one is Lord Hanzo from the Land of Rain.

However, as he said,

Because of Danzo's underhanded methods in the past, there is a near-irreparable rift between Akatsuki and Amegakure, so there is no need to worry too much about the other side directly interfering in Konoha's affairs.

This is also the main reason why he didn't show much anxiety after coming to such a terrifying conclusion.

The power structure of the ninja world is like a closed loop.

Every faction is closely linked to one or more other factions; a change in one will affect the whole situation. No faction can remain unaffected in such an environment.

Even with the Hidden Mist Village declared closed, can the newly appointed Fifth Hokage sit idly by and do nothing as the threat from the Land of Hot Springs becomes increasingly apparent?

impossible.

As for his own relationship with the Akatsuki organization...