I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

Their performance in the previous Fog Invasion is the best proof of that.

Chief Akimichi? But Shikaku and Inoichi have been transferred to the Daimyo Prefecture by him, and he alone cannot handle the overall situation.

That leaves only Kakashi Hatake.

He possesses a sharp mind and considerable strength. Although he previously served in the Anbu and didn't have many notable achievements among the Konoha ninja, his contemporaries have grown up and are well aware of his abilities, which should be enough to help him stabilize the situation.

The only option is to buy time, stabilize morale, and then urgently recall Shikaku and send a message to Lord Onoki to cease hostilities.

However, just as the Third Hokage made his decision, a Konoha ninja dressed in light green suddenly entered the meeting room:

"Reporting to the Hokage, just now, the Uchiha clan head, Ara, disregarded the commandments, summoned a giant eagle, and left the village without permission. Preliminary assessment indicates that he is heading north, towards the border with Iwagakure!"

Chapter 418 Everything is a necessary sacrifice

【north.】

Upon hearing those two words, Hiruzen Sarutobi's taut nerves suddenly relaxed, and a strange emotion appeared on his aged face.

He seemed relieved, liberated, yet also somewhat wistful.

That guy, in the end, still went.

Even if the Konoha guards who arrived only mentioned Uchiha Ara's rough departure direction, they could not be sure whether the kid would change his direction of travel or his destination after leaving the village.

However, the Third Hokage was already certain of this conclusion: [Uchiha Ara's journey must be heading towards the northern border of the Land of Fire.]

However, this certainty also stirred up a deep and unresolved melancholy within him.

The elite Jonin of the Land of Fire, who had guarded the northern border of Konoha for decades, and his subordinates, were being used as bait by their own hand, yet a boy who had only interacted with them once on a mission was able to rush to their rescue without hesitation.

Moreover, this boy was labeled as 'evil,' and such a stark contrast left him speechless and unable to easily let go of the matter.

You should know that going north means facing tens of thousands of Iwagakure ninjas, the combined strength of the strongest village!

Just thinking about it is enough to send chills down your spine.

But that guy went alone without saying a word.

【Lord Hokage】

[If one day I am no longer able to maintain the relationship between the Uchiha clan and Konoha.]

【Then let's place our hopes on Ara.】

I believe that child can forge a path that allows Konoha to continue to prosper and for the Uchiha to cease their obsession with power.

Of course, please be able to completely and firmly trust him.

That child possessed qualities never before seen in his race; he was neither arrogant nor did he pursue so-called power.

【please. 】

This is my only request.

For some reason, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly recalled what Shisui Uchiha had once said to him.

However, at that time, he felt that the former had changed and could no longer be fully trusted. In addition, what kind of changes could a ten-year-old boy bring about?

Therefore, he did not agree with such words from the bottom of his heart.

Of course, the most important point is that Ara still bears the surname Uchiha, and his bloodline cannot be changed.

But now, upon hearing that the other party was willing to travel alone to the northern border for such a small token of affection, he couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

If only I had been a little more patient and more tolerant and forgiving towards the Uchiha clan.

So, would the outcome be different now?

From Fugaku Uchiha, to Shisui Uchiha, to Itachi Uchiha, and now to Ara.

It seems that in every era, there are multiple choices placed before us.

but,

He separated the proud Uchiha clan, who were the original founders of the village, from the center of the village, allowed Danzo to erase Shisui's existence and seize the terrifying Kotoamatsukami, ordered Itachi to attack his own clan, regardless of women, children, or the elderly, and used the sincere camaraderie to trap Ara.

It seems that in the end, he chose the worst and most extreme option.

But that's all for now.

Let's end it all here!

I will treat your remaining tribesmen well, as long as they behave obediently.

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't believe that anything unexpected would happen this time.

Because time has proven that the predetermined path of that clan was to sacrifice themselves for the prosperity of Konoha.

Previously, whether it was Fugaku Uchiha, Shisui Uchiha, or Itachi Uchiha, they had all proven this point, and Ara is no exception this time.

As for Baiyun Yeshan, and his squad...

From the moment Danzo Shimura used him as a pawn, that guy had already drifted further and further away from him.

To die on the northern border, where he had guarded his entire life, was a fitting end.

At that time, I will have all your names engraved on the memorial stone in Konoha.

"That guy..."

During the Third Hokage's silence, the atmosphere in the conference room became exceptionally strange, with repeated whispers only expressing astonishment at the word "that guy."

Throughout the scene, everyone except for Might Guy, who was firmly held back by Kakashi Hatake and tried to follow that ignorant fool to dedicate his youth, was filled with complex emotions.

Especially those clan heads who had just blurted out that Uchiha Ara was afraid of fighting, their faces flushed red and they didn't know where to hide.

Of course, they didn't make a fool of themselves by saying things like, "That guy Ara just happened to be heading north," or "It's just a show; he'll change his course along the way."

"Lord Hokage, what should we do?"

Should we continue waiting?

The silence was broken by a deep, resonant voice asking a question.

Looking in the direction of the voice, the man who spoke was from the same saddle horse clan that had been marginalized in recent years.

At this moment, Kurama Congyun, the clan leader, had a bright gaze and a resolute expression on his stern face.

Huang's actions have completely captured his heart and mind.

For the sake of his former teammates with whom he had shown kindness, that guy was willing to take a desperate gamble and head north. How much more so would they, as allies?

Therefore, even if it costs the entire Kurama clan, they must protect such an ally!

Konoha is not the hope of their clan.

However, Uchiha Araka could be one!

Such a question abruptly brought Hiruzen Sarutobi back to his senses, and he snapped out of his reverie.

He finally lost his composure.

After hearing the news that the little guy had gone to the northern border.

"Don't let the younger generation look down on us older generation."

Akimichi Choji also spoke in a low voice here.

More precisely, at this moment, he was speaking out for his close friend who had escorted the Fire Kingdom's envoy to the Daimyo's capital overnight.

Because, at this moment, he seemed to understand why Haiyi was so protective and cared so much about that little guy.

They value friendship and repay even the smallest kindness with the greatest gratitude.

These qualities are also the most needed and precious things in the bond between them, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio!

Such a sound caused Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression to change slightly once again.

After all, given his experience, he could clearly sense the underlying discontent among his subordinates.

However, just as he was about to say something, another Konoha ninja wearing light green armor hurriedly arrived with a message:

"Reporting to the Hokage, just now two Uchiha clan teams ignored the ban and left the village without permission."

"Judging from the direction they left, they should be heading towards the northern border bordering the Land of Earth. Should we send someone to bring them back?"

Given the critical moment, all Konoha ninja were ordered to remain in place and be ready to rush to the aid of the Northern Territory at any time. Therefore, the Uchiha clan's actions were essentially acting against the Third Hokage's orders.

It is an absolute violation and unforgivable offense.

Regarding Uchiha Ara, who had left the village earlier, the guards knew that there was a huge chasm between the two sides, and it was impossible to stop him easily. Moreover, the giant eagle that soared through the wind was not a flying-type summoning beast that just anyone could possess.

However, these two Uchiha teams were different. Although they were caught off guard for a moment, the absolute control of the Sharingan at close range allowed them to successfully break through the blockade and leave the village.

However, winning back these young talents is not particularly difficult.

You should know that those Uchiha ninjas have always been protected by the clan leader and kept within the village, and have never carried out a single mission!

However, their resolute northward march made the defending ninja somewhat uneasy, especially since everyone in the village now knew that Iwagakure had launched a devastating military invasion. And if their route hadn't been altered midway, those young Uchiha clan members should have been heading to reinforce the northern border!

Before their Hokage had actually given the order.

Upon hearing this message, the air in the entire conference room seemed to freeze once again.

Kakashi Hatake's right pupil trembled slightly.

I know,

He knew.

Do you know why those Uchiha descendants who had never left the village would choose to leave at this moment, and even head to that dangerous and contentious region in the north?

Besides following the path taken by their clan leader, it was also to repay a debt of gratitude!

To repay the debt of gratitude for the night that wiped out my clan!

That clan is undoubtedly the most sentimental.

Just like back then,

Just like that guy.

Every time he recalls the teammate who pushed him away from death, his left eye begins to ache uncontrollably.

Upon hearing this news, Hizashi Hyuga clenched his fists tightly, then slowly relaxed them, as if he had come to understand a truth.