"I don't really understand what Chief Huang is talking about."
"After all, I am an old man, and my memory is not as good as yours young people."
He responded with composure.
As the evening breeze swept by, it not only fluttered the Hokage's hat but also drew attention to his full head of white hair.
This scene, coupled with the Third Hokage's gentle voice, was just like a kind senior patiently facing his somewhat unruly junior.
"Lord Hokage,"
A soft, murmuring call could be heard, but no further words followed.
It was those Konoha ninjas who were moved.
For such a leader, such an old man who dedicated his life to Konoha, at this moment, they felt only an overwhelming sense of respect.
On the contrary, that evil and ignorant Huang is still being stubborn and arguing, trying to shirk his own responsibility!
but,
Such petty tricks cannot fool anyone, much less deceive the Will of Fire of Konoha!
"Yeah,"
"It seems you don't want to say it yourself, Third Hokage."
Huang didn't care at all about the hostile or dissatisfied looks that fell on him.
In any case, its final destination is not here.
"Well then, let me give you a proper reminder."
He slightly raised his cheeks, a sarcastic smile clearly visible at the corners of his mouth.
"What exactly happened in the Forbidden Library, the forbidden area of Konoha, on the day Orochimaru defected from the village decades ago?"
Have you really forgotten?
Ara clearly saw Hiruzen Sarutobi's aged, cloudy eyes, which slowly widened under his words, their trembling light seeming to silently ask a question:
'How could that be?'
'How could you possibly know that!'
The boy's sense of pleasure grew stronger and more cruel.
And naturally, there is not the slightest sign of restraint or that it will stop here.
Back then, when the order to exterminate their entire clan was given, this old man must have had no hesitation or reluctance whatsoever!
How could you forget that?
"How could you possibly forget!"
"That's stained with the blood of several Konoha ninjas!"
"The price paid was the lives of several comrades who trusted you unconditionally!"
"You actually dared to gloss over it with such a perfunctory excuse as 'getting old and forgetting the past'."
"It's truly pathetic and laughable."
The words in the poem are sharp and decisive, without hesitation.
The Third Hokage, whose image was reflected in his right pupil, looked increasingly weathered and haggard, as if he had suddenly aged decades.
His strong, muscular hands, hanging down at his sides, trembled at that moment.
forget,
How could he possibly forget?
The scalding blood splattered on his cheek, the unworthy disciple's careless escape, and the ape demon's urging and roaring—all of these often appeared in his dreams.
He simply didn't want to mention it again.
He just didn't expect that the other party had actually seen everything!
"Sandaime."
"After that, were you able to remain calm and indifferent every time you entered the forbidden library?"
"Are the books you are reading still stained with the blood of your fallen comrades? Are the wronged souls of those Konoha ninjas still lingering in that secret room where the forbidden books are displayed?"
"Didn't you hear them saying, 'Why did you just stand by and watch that traitor get away? Why didn't you avenge them?'"
As the words continued, Huang's face gradually became distorted, and the light emanating from his right pupil became even more frenzied and aggressive.
This is just the beginning!
He will seek justice for his family on a grander occasion!
These words caused the Third Hokage's body to tremble suddenly, and he felt a sense of impending doom and decline.
Those words were all too shocking.
It's about pulling us back to the past, back to that day!
Guilt and self-blame surged up like a tide.
At this moment, his emotions actually suppressed his hostility towards the Uchiha.
"Shut up, Uchiha Ara."
"You've repeatedly spoken incoherently and acted disrespectfully. Have you been bewitched by Orochimaru?"
Where are the ANBU ninjas?
"Where are the ninjas of the Yamanaka clan?!"
"The most important thing is to search through its memories to see if it's no longer being controlled by others!"
Sarutobi Shinga suppressed his inner panic and forced himself to speak words that were hostile and obsessive.
How could he not sense the strange behavior the Hokage was exhibiting?
They just don't want to admit it.
However, they still have a blind faith and confidence in the Third Generation!
Now, there is only one way to resolve and stop this farce: eliminate this villain! We can't let him spout nonsense any longer!!
However, despite his impassioned roar, no one stepped forward, including the elite member of the Dark Guard who came to report.
After all, the atmosphere right now is already quite tense.
The pairs of scarlet eyes on the opposite side revealed a distinct will.
Any radical change at this moment could very well be the start of a full-blown internal conflict!
Given this situation, how can we abandon the overall picture just because of a single sentence from a Sarutobi clan member?
Unless, of course, it was ordered by the Third Hokage himself.
The operative looked at his direct superior, and there seemed to be a dark and powerful energy emanating from the surrounding shadows.
"You're saying I don't know what I'm saying?"
Sensing the Sarutobi clansman's exasperation, Ara's gaze also fell upon him.
The sorrow contained within is clearly palpable.
This eye contact sent a chill down Sarutobi Shinga's spine, and a bad premonition arose in his heart.
These words jolted Hiruzen Sarutobi out of his self-reproach. He looked at the boy in his field of vision, who was no longer bound by any constraints, and his lips trembled slightly.
It seems like he wanted to say something.
But how could he lower himself to such a position?
In the end, all one could hear was that person say:
"Then, I'll tell you the whole story."
"Kakashi-senpai, Orochimaru encountered you when he was escaping from the Forbidden Library?"
Ara casually mentioned a fourth person who knew about the past and had survived.
However, he only knew the outcome of the former's escape, but not the process during that time.
Upon hearing this, Kakashi Hatake did not respond.
Because he had already pieced everything together and figured out what Huang wanted to say.
Most importantly, judging from the current state of the Third Generation, his speculation is very likely to be true.
"He must have been covered in blood back then, right?"
"However, the blood on Yu's body does not only belong to him, but also to the Konoha ninja who went with the Third Hokage to the Forbidden Library to capture Orochimaru."
Ara didn't seem to be seeking Kakashi Hatake's cooperation, and continued speaking on his own.
"However, the result of our Third Hokage's personal involvement in the arrest was that Orochimaru, after wantonly killing several of his former comrades, swaggered away from the Third Hokage, his mentor."
"Our Hokage did not interfere at all."
"Am I right, Third Hokage?"
Upon hearing this, the entire audience fell silent, and incredulous gazes fell upon that powerful figure, that back that symbolized the intense will of fire!
They knew about the unforgivable crimes Orochimaru committed when he fled the village.
However, they were completely unaware of the details.
If the capture process was indeed as Ara described, then the spiritual faith and pillar of Konoha will suffer an irreparable rift.
As the leader who swore to take care of every Konoha ninja, he failed to treat them all equally!
"So, in the final analysis, who exactly let Orochimaru, this scourge, escape?"
"And who is it that has caused Konoha to lose so many excellent pursuit ninjas over the years?"
"Ah, it's not just Konoha."
"Is it so that every ninja clan and every country it passes through suffers its cruel persecution?"
Huang's words showed no mercy, nor could they possibly show any mercy, directly tearing away this fig leaf.
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