I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

This counter-strategy completely stunned Sarutobi Shinga.

He never expected, nor could he have imagined, that the other party would pose this question to the Hokage.

"Do not make jokes."

"How could the Hokage possibly know Orochimaru's movements, or what Orochimaru wants!"

"When looking for an interface, you also need to determine the likelihood of it being valid!"

However, his momentary daze was short-lived, and he immediately defended the Third Hokage.

However, Huang completely ignored the man's rebuke and self-questioning, and instead looked directly at the sanctimonious white-haired old man.

It is known that Orochimaru had already encountered Sasuke in the training grounds and planted a cursed seal on him.

Therefore, whether or not Mitarashi Anko, as the examiner, discovered this matter becomes irrelevant.

Because this was all due to the Third Hokage's failure to take adequate precautions!

But if one already knows.........

A sinister smile suddenly appeared on Huang's lips.

Taking advantage of a pretext is not just the other party's prerogative.

Chapter 497 The Shift Between Offense and Defense: The Winning Information Gap

Looking into the boy's right eye, which held a hidden meaning,

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, suddenly began to feel less confident.

Indeed, tonight's use of this pretext to exert pressure was completely unplanned; it was an act of circumvention that took advantage of favorable timing, location, and popular support.

Moreover, aside from Kakashi Hatake, whose behavior suddenly became somewhat strange,

The entire situation and the overall trend are on his side!

In full view of everyone, this clan openly allowed an S-rank rogue ninja to escape, in addition to the unforgivable act that Uchiha Izumi committed against the ANBU ninja earlier today.

These two points alone are enough to give this evil family an infamous reputation that is impossible to erase!

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi also knew that such a temporary pretext still had a huge flaw.

That is due to insufficient intelligence.

Why did Orochimaru suddenly arrive at the Uchiha clan's territory in the middle of the night?

What did the two sides discuss privately before their arrival?

These two points are blank.

It's also the point where it's easiest to be overturned!

That's why they had remained silent until now, in order to minimize mistakes and obtain as much information and evidence as possible to support their own agenda.

As for the clansmen's constant pressure, it was the lure he needed.

Moreover, even without Sarutobi Shinga's impassioned and indignant questioning, there would still be people like "So-and-so Shinga" or "Sarutobi So-and-so" who would step in and play the role of interrogating him.

Therefore, even if there is insufficient information at present.

But how could they possibly let such a golden opportunity slip by?

His weathered, aged eyes narrowed slightly as Hiruzen Sarutobi did not rush to answer the other party's question, but instead scrutinized the entire scene.

Ruins, bloodstains, remnants of earth-遁 (a type of magical technique)...

And the first generation created the Rashomon technique, a secret method of spirit communication!

Upon seeing the demon-faced portal still standing in the same spot, which had not disappeared immediately after the caster left, Hiruzen Sarutobi's pupils contracted slightly.

A heavy gloom was evident in his eyes; he truly had no idea how many secret techniques Orochimaru had secretly practiced in the Forbidden Library all those years.

Of course, this distraction only lasted for a moment.

The conclusion that can be drawn from this scene is:

There was no premeditated contact between the Uchiha clan and Orochimaru.

Moreover, the latter, with his cold-blooded and cunning nature and unwavering determination to obtain his prey, failed to gain any advantage against this clan, or rather, against Uchiha Ara this time.

These two conclusions calmed Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind somewhat, but also made him seriously examine the boy standing in his field of vision.

He knew Orochimaru better than anyone. Orochimaru's talent and tenacity were absolutely no less than Onoki of Iwagakure, and in some aspects, even surpassed him.

In addition, having witnessed Nawaki's death firsthand and being influenced by Shimura Danzo's Root Will, his personality had already been subtly transformed into one of coldness and cruelty.

But even such a genius could not break through the defenses erected by Uchiha Ara!

if it is possible,

He hoped that Orochimaru would win the hunt!

"what happened?"

"As the Third Hokage, are you mute?"

Huang's eyes were filled with provocation.

Because, starting today, no, to be precise, from yesterday's late-night conversation, the roles of offense and defense between them have begun to shift imperceptibly!

"You must not be disrespectful to the Hokage!"

"Mind your place, Uchiha Ara!!"

"........."

This time, it wasn't just Sarutobi Shinga who shouted the rebuke; many Konoha ninjas also did so.

To be fair, the white-haired old man standing in front of them possessed a prestige that was difficult for others to surpass, not even the First Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

After all, the early Konoha of this era was a Konoha that lived under the full management of Hiruzen Sarutobi!

"Orochimaru's ability to infiltrate was indeed due to a lapse in my work."

"Because he once belonged to the Roots, he knows too many of the village's secrets."

"This naturally includes the coded messages used through the warning barrier."

"After tonight, I will order the barrier team to gradually rebuild the outer barrier."

Hiruzen Sarutobi apologized in a clear and sincere voice.

He had obviously figured out why the other party was able to enter Konoha. Even if he didn't know it for the time being, he could find out by looking at the reason why the other party was able to escape so easily.

However, objectively speaking, he cannot be entirely blamed for this.

Ultimately, it's because the Konoha clan has a vast and complex business, with countless matters to handle daily, and replacing barriers is not something that can be accomplished overnight.

A complete overhaul based solely on one person might actually give those secretly watching Konoha an opportunity to infiltrate.

Therefore, this matter was gradually postponed indefinitely.

"Lord Hokage, please don't blame yourself. Changing the barrier is a complicated matter. If it's not handled properly, it could give hostile forces an opportunity to infiltrate."

"Moreover, no one could have imagined that Orochimaru, who was wanted by the authorities, would actually dare to return to the village."

The moment Hiruzen Sarutobi apologized, staunch supporters immediately came forward to defend and exonerate him.

This is also the most crucial reason why Orochimaru was able to infiltrate the village:

Dark under the lamp.

In the past, which ninja who defected from the village didn't live in fear and hide everywhere? They didn't dare to stay in the Land of Fire, let alone stay in the Land of Fire, or even in the neighboring countries.

Not to mention that there are rogue ninja who dare to return to their old territories!

Therefore, Orochimaru's infiltration this time exceeded everyone's expectations.

"Yes, Lord Hokage, please don't blame yourself too much."

“A person like Orochimaru can enter the village through other means, even without using the barrier or secret code.”

"In terms of mistakes and responsibilities, we who were in the village also failed to detect Orochimaru's infiltration, which can also be considered a dereliction of duty."

A Konoha ninja clad in dark green armor spoke with great passion.

Surprisingly, these words resonated with some of the ninjas present.

"The real question now is, why did Orochimaru choose to come to the Uchiha clan's territory after infiltrating?"

"And why, despite everyone's reminders, did the Uchiha clan remain indifferent to the S-rank rogue ninja who was wanted by the authorities, allowing him to escape successfully?!"

"What are the reasons for all of this?"

"Chief Huang, please answer seriously and stop beating around the bush!"

Taking advantage of the overall situation, the man shifted his focus, once again throwing the crux of the problem back at this clan and this individual.

but,

Unbeknownst to him, this seemingly righteous response and defense deeply stung Kakashi Hatake's senses.

His only visible eye narrowed slightly at that moment, and his lips, hidden beneath the mask, unconsciously tightened.

If someone had defended his father in the same way back then, wouldn't his father have been spared from taking his own life amidst inescapable blame?

why!

Kakashi also wanted to know why!

Is it because the former is the Third Hokage, while his father is just an ordinary ninja who might overshadow his lord?

For some reason, he suddenly recalled the word that Uchiha Ara had used.

At that time, Konoha's White Fang seemed to be able to truly intimidate all sides, and in his battle of fame, he even took the lives of two high-ranking Sunagakure officials amidst a vast army!

Throughout Konoha's history, the Fourth Hokage, who briefly held the position, seemed to have only been able to take the throne at an exceptionally young age and with limited experience because of his outstanding reputation in war and his remarkable achievements.

At the same time, he knew that Lord Danzo Shimura had always coveted this position.

However, despite his qualifications, he was still excluded from this position.

His own father, at that time, not only held a title equivalent to the "Yellow Flash," but also possessed qualifications far exceeding those of Minato-sensei!

Kakashi Hatake is just too clever, that's why he made these connections.