The Hidden Mist Blacksmith, forging the glory of the Ninja Sword Style!

However, for the people of Konoha, this is no different from simply saying that the Nine-Tails' attack is related to the Uchiha clan.

Because the reason is very simple.

Why should people who have done nothing wrong be punished?

The Uchiha clan must have been involved in the Nine-Tails' rampage to be punished.

As Itachi Uchiha walked along, looking at the ruins on both sides, he felt the villagers' gazes towards his back filled with resistance and disgust, as if they were looking at a sinner.

In the past, the villagers didn't look at the Uchiha clan with a bad eye.

However, it is far from comparable to what it is now.

"Could the Nine-Tails' rampage really be related to the clan?"

"The conflicts and contradictions between the family and the village are getting worse and worse."

"What should we do next?"

Itachi Uchiha couldn't help but think of the Kaguya clan and the Hozuki clan of Kirigakure.

"I wonder what Hozumo felt at that time."

"And what about that bamboo-catching cat? Was there another reason for it attacking the bamboo-catching clan?"

Uchiha Itachi didn't know why he cared more about these two people.

Both the Taketori clan and the Hozuki clan have many other members.

The current head of the Kaguya clan is Kaguya Shinsui.

There's also Hozuki Mangetsu, who became a "traitorous ninja."

The news of the Nine-Tails' rampage immediately suppressed the massacre of the Hozuki clan.

The entire ninja world, no, the entire world, is talking about it.

"A golden flash, what a pity."

Even enemy ninjas couldn't help but feel sorry for Minato Namikaze's death.

Such a young Kage-level ninja.

He had only recently become Hokage.

Of course, the other ninja villages only expressed their regret verbally.

With Minato Namikaze gone, Konoha's strength has plummeted, something other ninja villages would certainly be happy to see.

Especially the Hidden Mist Village, Hidden Stone Village, and Hidden Cloud Village, which are currently hostile to Konoha.

Despite not having discussed it beforehand, they acted as if they were brothers who had cooperated countless times and had excellent tacit understanding, putting even greater pressure on Konoha.

It was like three lone wolves surrounding a wounded old bison.

They all wanted to devour the flesh and blood from this old ox.

Konoha has too many resources.

So tempting.

Hokage Building.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, Homura Mitokado, Koharu Utatane, Jiraiya, Orochimaru.

The six people gathered together.

"Do you have any ideas?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi had a worried look on his face.

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought that no matter what happened to Konoha, the worst outcome would be to end the war by surrendering, just like other ninja villages had done before.

This will cause significant losses to the village.

However, with gradual management, the village's strength will surely recover.

After the Second Shinobi World War, Konoha also suffered significant losses.

It's recovered yet.

I will take my time to train Asma.

After Minato Namikaze retires, Asuma will be chosen to succeed him as Hokage.

However, what Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't expect was that the situation would not go according to his plan at all.

The sudden outbreak of the Nine-Tails' attack gave other ninja villages an opportunity to refuse Konoha's surrender.

Everyone was silent.

No one could think of a better solution.

Mitokado Ero and Utatane Koharu are limited by their talents.

The two were just ordinary elite Jonin.

Moreover, given his age, it's hard to say whether he still possesses the strength of an elite Jonin.

Jiraiya was extremely tired.

Facing the Cloud Village army, Jiraiya gave it his all.

However, they were defeated.

In a one-on-one situation, he fears no one.

But

In terms of both quantity and quality, Cloud Village has the advantage.

Moreover, they suddenly received news of the Nine-Tailed Fox's rampage.

His prized disciple, Minato Namikaze, died.

Jiraiya felt utterly exhausted, both physically and mentally.

Orochimaru glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi, his expression indifferent.

Orochimaru's mindset changed after he lost the Hokage position in a rather unfair way.

Later, when facing the Iwagakure army, they also adopted a relatively conservative fighting style.

Fight and retreat.

He didn't work nearly as hard or give it his all as Jiraiya.

Hiruzen Sarutobi scanned back and forth.

Suddenly, Hiruzen Sarutobi realized that Danzo seemed to be preparing to do something.

Therefore, it was exported first.

I originally wanted to ask Jiraiya.

But judging from Jiraiya's appearance, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that Jiraiya was helpless and in a very bad mood.

"Orochimaru, you explain."

Hiruzen Sarutobi had no choice but to look at this disciple whom he didn't particularly like.

But he is still a disciple after all.

Orochimaru was somewhat surprised, seemingly not expecting Hiruzen Sarutobi to call out to him.

After pondering for a moment, Orochimaru spoke.

"The Nine-Tails' attack caused enormous losses to Konoha. While Minato's death could be compensated by bringing back Tsunade, the deaths of mid-level ninjas cannot be made up for by one or two ninjas."

"The situation in Konoha is very bad."

"If you ask me, there's only one way I can think of."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was surprised that Orochimaru could actually come up with a solution. His eyes lit up slightly, and he quickly asked.

"any solution?"

Orochimaru said, "I remember that the Second Hokage created a technique called Impure World Reincarnation, which can bring back the soul of the dead, along with a great deal of their strength from their previous life."

"If only I could use the Impure World Reincarnation technique to resurrect the First Hokage, the Second Hokage, or even Madara Uchiha."

"Then, Konoha may have a chance to overcome this difficulty."

Chapter 222 Hiruzen Sarutobi, Orochimaru, you should be the Hokage!

"No, absolutely not!"

"This ninjutsu is a defilement of the dead!"

"When Tobirama developed this ninjutsu, Hashirama had already said that research and development in this area were not allowed; it was absolutely forbidden."

Even Tobirama-sensei listed this ninjutsu as a forbidden technique.

"This is a provocation against humanity."

""

When Orochimaru proposed the Impure World Reincarnation technique, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't even hesitate; he immediately opposed it.

Orochimaru wasn't annoyed.

Orochimaru had previously thought he might have a debate with Hiruzen Sarutobi.

But Orochimaru isn't in the mood for that right now.

Orochimaru can't be said to have no feelings for Konoha; he still has feelings, just not as many as before.

Therefore, Orochimaru felt that it was enough that he had come up with his own solution.

As for whether or not to adopt it, that's Hiruzen Sarutobi's decision.

"Sarutobi-sensei, this is the only way I can think of to save Konoha. There is no other way."

Danzo, who was standing next to him, pondered for a moment.

"Hiruzen, I think Orochimaru's words are not without merit."