Konoha: We, the Uchiha, are ready to give up!

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They didn't come looking for me either!

His eyes flickered and began to waver.

After a moment of contemplation, he waved his hand.

"Alright, you may leave." Hiruzen Sarutobi said indifferently, "Not a single word of what happened tonight is to be revealed."

"Yes!"

The ninja bowed and withdrew.

Even after he left the tea room, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Thankfully, we dodged it!

He didn't have the slightest courage to get involved in this vortex involving the Hokage and the three elders.

After all, if you're not careful, you could lose your life.

and so.

The operative in front of him decided that the first thing he would do after get off work tomorrow morning was to ask for leave as soon as possible.

At least.

He will only be willing to return to work after this matter is truly resolved.

But on the other side...

Hiruzen Sarutobi had no interest in considering the thoughts of an Anbu member.

Instead, after the ANBU member left, he summoned the intelligence officer secretly trained by the Sarutobi clan.

Yes.

Although he, as Hokage, had already taken control of the directly subordinate Anbu.

But since they weren't family, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't completely trust them. So over the years, he had secretly cultivated an organization similar to the Anbu within the Sarutobi clan.

However, the difference is...

To avoid being detected, the Sarutobi clan's intelligence department is basically only responsible for monitoring the entire Sarutobi clan internally.

I generally don't get involved in external affairs.

Shortly after.

A middle-aged man walked in: "Chieftain!"

"Shuten, sit down!" Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile, "There's no need to be so formal in private."

"In a way, I should call you brother."

Hidenori Sarutobi quickly shook his head.

He was well aware of the ruthlessness of the Hokage before him.

He wouldn't dare take advantage of such a small thing.

He quickly stood up, bowed, and said, "Chief, please don't say that. I am not worthy of such a title!"

“There’s no need to be so alarmed. Sit down and have some tea!” Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile. “I called you here so late at night because I only want to ask you one thing.”

"Today, Mitokado Homura secretly infiltrated my Sarutobi clan. Who exactly did he secretly contact?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was very satisfied with Hidenori Sarutobi's reaction.

This is how a person in a subordinate position should react!

After a few quick taps, he got the information.

“Sarutobi Arashi!” Sarutobi Hideaki said without hesitation, “However, the contact between the two will not last more than ten minutes.”

"That's all."

"Moreover, Lan did not leave the clan's territory today, which is why I did not report it immediately."

"Chief, I..."

He did not hesitate.

Although we don't know what Sarutobi Arashi did, it's enough that Sarutobi Hiruzen personally intervened, especially at this late hour.

Then, no need to think about it.

That's something that could absolutely cause a huge uproar.

Faced with such a situation, he dared not in the slightest intend to protect Sarutobi Arashi.

Even now.

He just wants to distance himself from the situation!

But, unfortunately.

Before Hidenori Sarutobi could finish speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi interrupted him.

"Okay."

“I have no interest in hearing this. Bring Sarutobi Arashi here immediately.”

"Take more men with you. If anyone resists, arrest them immediately. Don't worry about their lives if it matters."

"Go."

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke indifferently.

Yes.

Of course he knew what Sarutobi Hideyoshi meant; to put it bluntly, wasn't he just trying to shirk responsibility?

In the past, he would have been interested in watching his performance.

But that's not possible now.

Now that his eldest son, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, is missing and his fate is unknown, he naturally has no interest in getting entangled in these things.

As soon as he spoke, Hidenori Sarutobi instantly realized that the complexity and importance of this matter far exceeded his expectations.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression looks like he's about to eat someone!

therefore.

Without any hesitation, Hidenori Sarutobi left.

In the tea room.

After Hidenori Sarutobi left, the room became completely quiet again.

Hiruzen Sarutobi lit a pipe and began puffing away.

His brows furrowed slightly.

After a moment, he spoke coldly.

"The Dark Division".

"Go to the Yamanaka (Qian Hao) clan immediately and have Yamanaka Inoichi come over right away."

"The matter is extremely urgent; Haiyi must expedite it!"

In the corner.

One of the members of the Anbu, who were hidden in the shadows and secretly protecting the Hokage, bowed and retreated upon hearing this, then disappeared into the night.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand was trembling slightly.

even.

He choked several times during the time it takes to smoke a pipe.

His eyes were dark and deep, with a huge fire of anger rising within them.

"Saruto! Tobi! Arashi!"

"This matter must not involve you at all. You have a very bright future ahead of you, so please don't do anything foolish!"

"Shin-chan, I consider you my own brother!"

"Koharu, Danzo, En..."

"Since I, Hiruzen Sarutobi, took over, I have never treated any of you poorly."

"Please, please, don't cause me any trouble!"

"Shin-chan, are you still alive?"

"...".