Uchiha the Madman: He embodies truth and obliterates reality.

What if it was fabricated by our ancestors? What if someone tampered with this ancient book along the way? Didn't the Hyuga clan members ever consider this?

Don't the Hyuga clan members ever think things through? They've staked everything on this. They only think that if they find a way to avoid the crisis, they can disregard everything else.

They are too selfish and only think about protecting the Hyuga clan, completely disregarding the responsibilities they bear as the number one clan in Konoha.

Today, the Hyuga clan's path to destruction is entirely their own fault.

He had made the right choice; he was the one who ensured the Hyuga clan's continuation. Even if the Hyuga clan were wiped out by Konoha, he would still exist. He could still face the meteor crisis alongside Konoha.

After the crisis, I will be the sole surviving member of the Hyuga clan, and I will help the clan to flourish and prosper again.

Genji Hyuga knew perfectly well that there was no good end to being an enemy of Konoha. History had already proven this.

Genji himself was well aware of these things. He had no other choice but to side with Konoha.

However, this cannot be blamed on the Hyuga clan; it was his choice after all.

Genji had long considered himself a member of Konoha, so he didn't hesitate much to side with Konoha when it came to the boundaries between his clan and the village. It was understandable that the Hyuga clan couldn't tolerate someone like him who was loyal to Konoha.

Although there were others in his clan who shared his thoughts, in the end, the clan prevailed, and they could not abandon everything for the village of Konoha.

So... am I the only one left of the Hyuga clan to survive? Genji couldn't help but think to himself.

Unlike Genji, who was filled with mixed emotions of joy and sorrow, Danzo was overjoyed.

When he first heard the news that Hyuga wanted to leave Konoha, he knew that his chance to become Hokage had come.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi was controlled by him using his Sharingan, it did not mean that he could do whatever he wanted and control Hiruzen Sarutobi to make way for him.

After all, the ninjas below aren't stupid. If Danzo dared to do something like this, they would definitely notice.

If the ninjas were to discover that their Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, had been controlled by them, the consequences would be unimaginable.

However, the situation is quite different now that the Hyuga clan has defected.

After Konoha suffered the annihilation of the Uchiha clan and the Hyuga clan, Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, was largely to blame.

All I need to do is put on a show, use this incident as a pretext to make a big deal out of it, and then I can get rid of Hiruzen Sarutobi. That would be the end of it.

Who will fill this Hokage vacancy? Looking at the other potential Hokage candidates, Jiraiya who has not yet returned from leaving the village, and Tsunade who suffers from hemophobia, which one of them is more suitable than himself?

Not to mention those outside of them, they are all juniors with talent but little experience. What qualifications do they have to compete for the Hokage position?

Who else could be a suitable candidate besides myself? I am the only one who can be the Fifth Hokage.

After wiping out the Hyuga clan, just like how the blame was placed on Itachi Uchiha for the previous massacre of the Uchiha clan, this time he shifted the blame onto the Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi and the Hyuga Genji.

Yes! That's right. Only in this way can I successfully become the Hokage I've always dreamed of, and lead the world to save this world from destruction.

Danzo believed that all these sacrifices were worthwhile. He thought that as long as he became Hokage, he could unify the entire ninja world and concentrate the power of the entire ninja world to solve the meteor crisis.

Thinking this, Danzo continued to speak to the silent Genji: "The Third Hokage has made up his mind to destroy the Hyuga clan. He will do whatever it takes to protect Konoha. That's the kind of man he is."

"The village has decided to take action tonight."

The operation will take place tonight!?

Genji's pupils widened instantly. He hadn't expected Konoha to act so quickly, choosing to take action tonight. It seemed the destruction of the Hyuga clan was inevitable.

Konoha acted in such a short time; the Hyuga clan must have been completely unprepared.

It seems his choice was correct, thus preserving his own spark. The Hyuga clan wouldn't be wiped out. Genji thought to himself.

After considering all this, Genji knelt on one knee, bowed his head, and said, "Thank you for telling me this, Lord Danzo."

Danzo narrowed his eyes and said to Genji, "You should thank yourself. You made the right choice. You didn't stand on the side of your clan, but chose the side of Konoha."

"Your cooperation is needed for tonight's operation."

Upon hearing Danzo's words, Genji felt a deep sorrow. Was he also going to do the same thing—to personally destroy the Hyuga clan?

But can I just not do it? I've already come this far, there's no turning back.

Is cooperating with Konoha to destroy the Hyuga clan the condition for my survival?

It seems that I have no choice but to accept this path, otherwise I will perish along with the Hyuga clan.

"What do you need me to do, Lord Danzo?"

Genji took a deep breath and asked.

"The Hyuga and Uchiha clans are both pathetic; they were destined for destruction. But you made the right choice. Rest in peace! You will live on as a member of the Hyuga clan. Tonight, you will cooperate with us in our operation." Danzo spoke his final words to the Genji.

"Of course, Lord Danzo."

Genji nodded and said, "I will do my best to cooperate with the village's actions."

“Very good, that’s what a loyal Konoha ninja should do.” After hearing Genji’s reply, Shimura Danzo nodded in satisfaction.

"That's all, I'll be going now, Lord Danzo. I'll cooperate well with the village tonight."

Genji Hyuga bowed slightly in farewell and was about to step onto the steps leading to the ground when he heard a voice behind him say something.

"At midnight tonight, the ninjas will gather in front of the Hokage Building to launch an operation against the Hyuga clan."

"Yes."

Upon hearing Danzo's reminder, Genji on the steps tightly closed his eyes.

Did I make the right choice...?

Chapter 100 Gathering Strength

"Does Tsunade still not approve of us taking action against the Hyuga clan?"

In the corridor of the Hokage Building, Hiruzen Sarutobi, now dressed in his battle gear, quietly spoke to Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.

Koharu and Homura shook their heads, their faces full of helplessness.

Upon learning that the village was planning to take action against the Hyuga clan, Tsunade strongly opposed it.

Tsunade did not approve of Konoha's final decision regarding the Hyuga clan. She believed that since the Hyuga clan had not yet defected, they should naturally be given a chance.

But... an opportunity?

Didn't Konoha give the Hyuga clan a chance? Didn't the Hyuga clan themselves reject it?

Konoha has already given them a chance, and since the Hyuga clan has rejected it, it's no wonder Konoha is targeting them.

As for resolving it slowly? With the meteorite impact imminent, where would they find the time to slowly resolve this matter?

Are we just going to let the Hyuga clan's affairs delay Konoha's progress? When the meteorite arrives, the entire Konoha will perish along with the Hyuga clan.

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado explained all the reasons behind this to Tsunade, but they still couldn't make Tsunade understand the village or their intentions.

They tried everything to persuade Tsunade, but she still refused to let the village take action against the Hyuga clan.

According to Tsunade, the Hyuga clan is part of Konoha, a family that joined the village after her grandfather founded it. To expel such a family from Konoha would be going too far.

Thinking about this, Koharu Utatane and Yan Mitokado were so angry they were itching to bite their teeth.

The legendary First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, was supposedly very easy to talk to, so how could he have a granddaughter with such a bad temper as Tsunade?

If I had known this would happen, I should have kept the news of the Hyuga clan's defection from Konoha from Tsunade. But then again, how could I possibly keep such a big thing from Tsunade?

"Have people keep a close watch on Tsunade. She must not leave the Hokage Building until this is over," Hiruzen Sarutobi said without hesitation.

He worried that his disciple Tsunade's special status meant that if she was allowed to act as she pleased, she might cause a lot of trouble for the village.

For now, we just need to stall Tsunade. Once the situation regarding the Hyuga clan is settled, there's nothing Tsunade can do to change it.

Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's order, Koharu Utatane immediately replied, "I have taken appropriate measures and ordered Might Guy and Kakashi to keep a close watch on her with several Anbu members to prevent her from causing any trouble."

Mitokado Homura also said, "You can rest assured that Koharu will handle things well, Hiruzen."

"Might Guy and Kakashi?"

Upon hearing the two names, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't say anything more. He guessed that these two were unwilling to participate in the action against the Hyuga clan, so they joined in guarding Tsunade.

But thinking about it, it makes sense. For Might Guy and Kakashi, the Hyuga clan is also a member of the village, so it's normal that they can't bring themselves to take action against them.

As long as they don't obstruct the village's actions, let them do as they please!

Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that although Tsunade was dissatisfied with the village's treatment of the Hyuga clan, she still cared about Konoha. Otherwise, Kakashi and Might Guy alone wouldn't have been able to stop Tsunade.

Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Koharu and Homura and said, "Koharu, Homura, I'm entrusting you with maintaining order in the rear."

"Leave it to us, Hiruzen." Koharu and Menyan solemnly agreed.

After giving his instructions to the two, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned and walked out of the Hokage Building.

When Hiruzen Sarutobi walked out of the Hokage Building, he saw a huge army that had already assembled below.

An ANBU member knelt before Hiruzen Sarutobi and said, "Third Hokage, the troops have assembled. Please inspect them."

"Understood, you can rejoin the team now," Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and said.

"Yes."

After answering, the operative returned to his unit.

Hiruzen Sarutobi faced the assembled group, which included ANBU and Jonin, as well as elites from various clans such as the Aburame, Nara, Akimichi, Yamanaka, and Inuzuka clans. All the elites of these clans were present.

However, there were no ninjas below the rank of Chunin in the group.

The reason Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't summon ninjas below the rank of Chunin was also out of consideration for their safety. After all, the Hyuga clan is different from other clans; they possess the Byakugan, one of the three great dojutsu!