Promoting the Konoha threat theory, and talking about the Hidden Mist Belt!

"...If countries could live side by side without ever interacting, there would be no more wars in the world. To show our determination to maintain peace among ninjas, Kirigakure will begin its isolationist policy from this day forward. We hope that other countries, especially Konoha, will follow suit. We hope that mothers will no longer lose their sons, wives will no longer lose their husbands, and children will no longer lose their fathers. We hope that war can end in our generation."

Goodness, Kirigakure really knows how to have some fun!

This shot not only hit Konoha, but also triggered a full-map AOE attack, bombarding the other ninja villages across the entire map.

This is like standing on a moral high ground and firing wildly at other countries!

In today's ninja world, which country doesn't know the reason why Kirigakure is closed off from the world?

Isn't it just that they're not strong enough, can't beat others, and are afraid of being attacked, so they're forced to isolate themselves?

Now you, the sixth brother, have done this to us brothers?

Aside from the fact that you lack the strength to compete, all other countries have the capability to obtain what they desire through war. Even setting aside Konoha, even Sunagakure has a compelling reason to fight and plunder because the Land of Wind's land is too barren.

Apart from Kirigakure, no other country would or could implement a policy of isolationism.

Fortunately, there isn't a sixth ninja village, otherwise you would have solidified your position as the sixth oldest in no time.

"Heh, the younger generation is truly formidable!"

When Hiruzen Sarutobi talks about Shingetsu Hozuki again at this point, he still uses the same words, but it's clear that the emotions he conveys in his previous assessment are no longer the same.

"Lord Hokage, I suggest we hold back for now and not respond to this matter directly. Once the storm surrounding this matter has subsided, no one will bring it up again. And even if they do, with so many upheavals and rumors circulating in the ninja world, public opinion won't be directed solely at Konoha."

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent for a long time. Although he didn't want to admit it, there was no doubt that Konoha Village had lost this war without gunpowder.

Since he was born, when had he ever fought such a humiliating battle?

Konoha Village was established shortly after his birth. Under the leadership of the two great masters, Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, Konoha Village could not be said to be invincible, but it could be said that it could kill gods if they were in their way.

The most dangerous moment was when the Second Hokage died in battle, but under his wise leadership, the situation was ultimately turned around.

Unlike now, I have a lot of amazing skills but nowhere to use them.

"...Lu Han, what's the current situation inside Konoha?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly realized that he had been so busy engaging in verbal battles with the other side in diplomatic settings these past few days that he had forgotten whether his hometown was safe and sound.

"Don't worry, Hokage. Perhaps in the early stages, some people in the village were indeed misled and unaware of the truth. However, under Danzo's command, the village has successfully transformed this public opinion crisis into a smear campaign and suppression of the village by hostile forces. The villagers have also expressed their support for all decisions made by the village."

"...Danzo is a capable man."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was very pleased to hear that his old buddy was able to step in and help him fill in the gaps at this time.

Although Danzo is treacherous, cunning, likes to act on his own, and always wants to make a big splash, he is still a very reliable comrade!

Next time we argue, I won't bring up Naruto to argue with him!

Anyway, he'll never have the chance to become Hokage in his lifetime.

"So what do the ninja clans in the village think about this?"

"Currently, the major ninja clans in the village still trust the village a lot, and basically no one is discussing this matter. As far as I know, the clan chiefs have even privately issued gag orders, strictly prohibiting their clansmen from expressing their opinions on this matter."

"It seems the village is quite harmonious!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in satisfaction. The villagers and the ninja clans remained calm. As long as they were united, what obstacle could they not overcome?

Nara Shikakan hesitated for a moment, but ultimately, considering his close relationship with the Hokage, he told the truth: "The other ninja clans are alright, but the Uchiha clan..."

"The Uchiha clan? What happened to the Uchiha clan?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi opened his eyes with a headache and looked at his strategist, not understanding why the Uchiha clan was involved in this again.

"Speaking of which, this matter is also somewhat related to Lord Danzo... Didn't the declaration mention a Sharingan member who wished to remain anonymous? It seems that Lord Danzo secretly sent someone to warn the Uchiha clan to be careful with their words and actions, and the Uchiha clan had some objections to that..."

Nara Shikahan used some euphemisms, but basically conveyed the meaning.

Danzo's warning?

It's probably going to be a direct, face-to-face attack!

Uchiha's opinion?

So that's a Sharingan warning?

Hiruzen Sarutobi closed his eyes, feeling a headache coming on. The trust he had just developed in Danzo vanished in an instant.

Danzo and the Uchiha clan—it would be strange if these two powder kegs didn't explode together.

"Jing, if only you hadn't died so young..."

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi missed his former teammates terribly. If they were still there, the relationship between the village and the Uchiha clan would surely have improved a lot.

"Forget it, let's just ignore it and pretend the village doesn't know anything. Let's just let this go and let it cool down on its own. The Uchiha will calm down on their own after a while."

"At the same time, someone was sent to warn Danzo and punish him by confining him to the Root base for a week."

Hiruzen Sarutobi had no choice but to try to resolve the conflict between the Uchiha clan and Danzo by playing both sides.

Moreover, he actually preferred to give the Uchiha a warning from time to time.

Nara Shika was not surprised at all by this scene; similar things had happened countless times in the past. Although the causes were different, the endings were often the same.

But is there really no future trouble from continuing to take sides like this?

"Lord Hokage, the latest diplomatic announcement from Kirigakure."

Just then, there was a knock on the door of the Hokage's office, and an Anbu member walked in and handed Nara Shikakan the latest declaration from Kirigakure.

"Why is there so much going on in Kirigakure? What's the difference between their seclusion and their lack of seclusion at all?"

"Lu Han, I won't look at it. You decide how to reply!"

The angrier Hiruzen Sarutobi got, and he uncharacteristically started to complain, simply indicating to Nara Shikahan that he could handle it himself.

"Lord Hokage, I think you'd better take a look for yourself."

Nara Shikahan had initially glanced at the document casually, but he was startled by just one title. After reading it carefully, his expression became increasingly serious. Finally, after glancing at Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was resting with his eyes closed, he decided to let him read it himself.

"I think you'd better be mentally prepared before you review it."

"Mental preparation? What can they do besides spit in my face?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi casually took the document. At first, everything seemed normal, but soon his face turned bright red. Finally, he threw the document onto the table and roared angrily.

"Damn it, damn it! I'm going to kill that Hozuki Shingetsu!"

Nara Shikahan, standing to the side, didn't dare to breathe loudly, quietly watching Hiruzen Sarutobi's rare loss of composure.

Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the document. At the top of the document stood a striking title in bold red text:

"Uchiha Human Rights Report"

Chapter 22 Uchiha Human Rights Report

"According to statistics, in Konoha Village, an Uchiha person is discriminated against approximately every 26 minutes."

The very first sentence, which made the Third Raikage A laugh so hard he bent over.

"Hey, this kid always manages to surprise me."

"Tsuchidai, what do you think about awarding this kid the title of Honorary Jonin of Kumogakure?"

Ai glanced at her secretary, who still looked overjoyed.

"...Lord Raikage, isn't this inappropriate?"

Tsuchikage pressed down on his twitching eyes, trying to stop his Raikage from adding fuel to the fire at this moment.

"Haha, this kid's strike has really hit Konoha's lifeline. Isn't that old bastard Hiruzen Sarutobi furious?"

Ai still couldn't control his expression, and said with schadenfreude.

"If you can't even manage your own family, what face do you have to show in public? If I were Hiruzen Sarutobi, I'd just slit my own throat!"

Under the influence of the Ninja World Relativity, seeing an old rival suffer misfortune is more enjoyable than having a stroke of good luck yourself.

"Keep reading! Let me hear what else this kid has to say!"

Raikage swirled the wine glass in his hand, which was as big as an adult's head, and lay on the sofa, shaking his head as he admired it.

-

"According to a high-ranking Root official who declined to be named, an Uchiha clan member is inseparable from three things from birth: death, battle, and discrimination. Their lives are either spent being discriminated against or on their way to being discriminated against."

"Jie Jie Jie."

"That kid did a great job!"

Onoki slapped the table, his big nose turning bright red with excitement.

"Now I'll see if that old bastard Hiruzen Sarutobi can still put on that compassionate act!"

"And that wretched Uchiha, now someone's finally caught their weakness, hasn't they?"

"Either you're being discriminated against, or you're on the path to being discriminated against? Great! How satisfying!"

As the saying goes, enemies are destined to meet. Back then, Onoki and his master were humiliated by Madara Uchiha and labeled as "weaklings," which was one of the greatest grievances of his life.

But now that Madara Uchiha is long gone, he can only vent his resentment on the Uchiha clan. Furthermore, to expand Iwagakure's influence, they have to oppose Konoha. Now that these two enemies have both suffered a terrible misfortune, how can this not be exciting?

"What are you looking at? Come over here and learn how others write it."

He glanced sideways at his son, Huang Tu, who was standing there dumbfounded, and while he felt joy, he also felt the pain of having no one to carry on the family line once again.