I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

Sanshoku Hanzo

That's Hanzo the Salamander, exuding arrogance from head to toe!

They actually abandoned the Land of Rain, and even handed over their own subordinates!

Hiruzen Sarutobi truly couldn't fathom what kind of reason or promise the Land of Hot Springs, the Lightning Bolts, or more directly, Uchiha Ara, could have given that guy to make such a choice!

That's Amegakure, a powerful military force second only to the Five Great Ninja Villages.

Moreover, they possess unique combat strength in special rainy or swampy environments, as well as in assassination.

Upon hearing this news, the atmosphere in the entire Hokage's office became unusually heavy. Not to mention Koharu Utatane, who had become increasingly impatient in recent years, even Danzo Shimura, who had always remained silent, trembled slightly with his fingers.

[So the problem really did originate four years ago?]

The Land of Rain, which should have been the final resting place for the Uchiha clan, has now become their greatest asset!

Now that things have developed to this point, if those of you here still can't see the situation clearly, can't spot any tricks, and still have even the slightest bit of wishful thinking, then you're really doing a disservice to your long and aging lives!

The Land of Hot Water and the Land of Rain are separated by several countries. Throughout history, the power of Amegakure has never reached such a distant region.

Even for assassination-type commissions, the first choice for the Land of Hot Springs and its surrounding forces would only be Kirigakure.

Therefore,

The only person who could connect these two countries, which should have no interaction whatsoever, was Uchiha Ara.

Of course, including Hiruzen Sarutobi, they really didn't want to think like that, because this matter and the connections involved were completely beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Hanzo the Salamander!

That's Hanzo of the Salamander, who ruled the entire Land of Rain and was hailed as a demigod of the ninja world!

Even the shrewd and calculating Shimura Danzo dared not be too presumptuous in front of him, and could only respectfully address him as Lord Hanzo.

But now.........

"Where's Hanzo? Is that guy in there too?"

Koharu was truly panicked; even her voice changed, revealing fear.

After all, the one from Amegakure not only possessed considerable individual strength, but was also proficient in poison techniques.

Quantity is nothing but a joke in his eyes!

This is the fundamental reason why, despite being a small country caught between three major powers, the Rain Kingdom was still able to muster enough strength to resist them!

"Say something, Hiruzen!"

Impatiently turning to bed, Xiaochun suddenly stood up, her attitude clearly indicating that she wanted to personally see the letter from the border.

"I don't know."

Only when this impatient question surged into his ears did the third generation, with his full head of white hair, slowly give his answer.

"However, we must prepare for the worst."

And he quickly added in a serious tone.

Although there was no message, Hiruzen Sarutobi dared not relax his vigilance for even a moment.

If that terrifying demigod were to appear on the battlefield, the consequences would be horrific unless Tsunade could return and join the battle. This would be no less devastating than Konoha going to war with another equally powerful force.

This answer did not improve Koharu's expression; in fact, she clenched her fists even tighter.

"That wretched Uchiha brat,"

"Why don't you put that same effort into building up Konoha!"

"If we can dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly to Konoha, wouldn't Konoha firmly hold the top position among the five great ninja villages?"

"How could the likes of Cloud Hidden and Mist Hidden dare to harbor any covetous thoughts?"

She cursed and recounted the clan's past misdeeds.

Because of him alone, the entire Hidden Leaf Village has fallen into this passive situation, which is simply a crime deserving of death!

They are truly unworthy of being Konoha ninjas!!

However, his words failed to gain the agreement and resonance of his three contemporaries present. Even Mitokado Homura, who was relatively familiar with him, showed a hint of surprise.

After all, they had been subconsciously on guard against that clan for a very long time, and this awareness reached its peak during the Nine-Tailed Fox's rampage.

Even now, it has been proven that the disaster of the past was not caused by that clan.

But do you regret it?

no way!

Regardless of whether the Nine-Tailed Fox's rampage was related to any particular clan, those arrogant and conceited evil beings are extremely dangerous time bombs!

I hate that Uchiha Itachi, that good-for-nothing who messed things up, for not cleaning everything up.

In particular, it left behind the huge hidden danger of Uchiha Arakawa.

It was all for nothing that they had been so dedicated to protecting that guy's younger brother, Uchiha Sasuke, all these years.

"Alright, there's no point in saying all this now."

Hiruzen Sarutobi doesn't regret past events; he only looks forward and tries to find other solutions, since the past is obviously irreversible.

"With the Akatsuki organization around, Hanzo of the Salamander will most likely not be able to leave the Land of Rain openly."

"In this situation, it is more likely that it is just a way for that person to entrust their child to someone else."

He synthesized all the information he had gathered and rationally analyzed the possibility that was closest to reality.

The rise of the Akatsuki organization is irreversible.

Otherwise, given Hanzo the Salamander's personality and strength, he would have eliminated such an unruly organization long ago.

But in reality, it did not do that. Instead, it allowed the latter to carry out various missions on the continent and even engaged in terrifying activities such as hunting down the tailed beasts of various villages.

This is enough to show that Hanzo of the Salamander in the Akatsuki organization was already showing signs of being powerless, which is why he chose to send his subordinates away instead of letting them die in vain.

Upon hearing this speculation, Koharu Utatane's expression gradually calmed down.

After all, he was well aware of the irreconcilable things that Hanzo of the Salamander had done to the Akatsuki organization, thanks to Danzo of Shimura's instigation in the past.

Therefore, those terrorists will absolutely not let the culprit escape the Land of Rain so easily.

"Moreover, without Hanzo the Salamander, Amegakure is no longer Amegakure."

"Furthermore, given the long-standing civil war in the Land of Rain, it remains an open question whether the country still possesses any real power or how much combat strength it can still demonstrate."

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued speaking, his emotions becoming more settled.

Moreover,

Even if Hanzo the Salamander really did arrive in the Land of Hot Springs, it would be the first thing the Fourth Raikage and the Akatsuki would have to consider.

"Then, that's settled..."

With that in mind, he decided to disband the small gathering.

Since the main issues have already been resolved tonight, all that remains is to deal with them face-to-face.

However, at this very moment, another member of the secret service approached, indicating that a new situation had arisen.

[Is this a message from the Land of Iron?]

In an instant, Hiruzen Sarutobi guessed this possibility.

After all, three days ago, when it was revealed that the army of the Land of Iron had been completely wiped out at the border of the Land of Hot Water, he had already prepared himself to be blamed, and even the middleman, Danzo Shimura, was prepared to take the blame.

Of course, there is another possibility: a joint attack on the Land of Hot Springs, which would be the best outcome.

"Lord Hokage, this is a message sent overnight by an envoy from the Daimyo Prefecture. The envoy and his accompanying soldiers have temporarily checked into the Guest House."

"Furthermore, the envoy asked me to convey a message that the Third Hokage should provide a solution to the matter in the letter as soon as possible, as they need an answer by tomorrow morning."

However, the message from the Anbu ninja caused Hiruzen Sarutobi's mood to plummet, and even Danzo Shimura, who had remained silent, slightly raised his single eye.

[This isn't a letter from the Land of Iron, but it's even more troublesome than the Land of Iron!]

With mixed feelings, the white-haired old man slowly opened the envelope, only to find a single, extremely simple message:

The Land of Iron demands an explanation regarding Danzo Shimura's actions.

This message made Hiruzen Sarutobi raise his gaze with a complicated expression, and he met the gaze of that one waiting eye.

For a moment, the entire room fell silent again.

"What did the Land of Iron demand?"

After a long silence, it was Shimura Danzo who broke the silence.

He guessed the crux of the matter with a single sentence, or rather, he had been waiting for such accusations, but he did not expect the Iron Kingdom to choose the most ruthless method: cooperation between nations.

Moreover, the Land of Fire is undoubtedly in the wrong in this matter.

There is absolutely no reason to reject such criticism.

"You know I will protect you, but it might require you to make some sacrifices in the process."

"Sarutobi Hiruzen said in a deep voice."

He could withstand the accusations from the Land of Iron, but he could not ignore the demands of the Daimyo, because they involved too many and too far-reaching issues.

Upon hearing this, Shimura Danzo did not speak, but simply stood up and walked towards the door with his cane.

The figure in the background exuded an inexplicable desolation.

Chapter 409 S-Rank Rogue Ninja: Shimura Danzo

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not stop Danzo from leaving, but only glanced meaningfully at his old friend's departing figure before looking away.

He must have sensed something, for the light in his pupils became obscure.

But he didn't speak at that moment. Instead, he picked up the pipe on the table, lit the tobacco inside, and took a deep drag, seemingly trying to soothe his emotions.

"Hiruzen, are you really going to hand Danzo over to the Land of Iron for punishment?"

"The action against the Land of Hot Springs was a result of our joint discussion, so it's not his fault alone."

"This situation is entirely due to our insufficient intelligence gathering on the Land of Hot Springs."