Naruto: Random Flying Thunder God Technique? Intercepting the Dark-Dark Fruit

Even Shiranui Sho, who knew the truth, felt indignant; how much more so those who were unaware and merely listening...

"Hokage-sama, how can someone like this become the administrator of Konoha!?"

"Do you know anything about this, or are you also an accomplice of Shimura Danzo?!"

"We demand an explanation! We don't want to one day become unwitting subjects in live experiments!!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly walked to the rooftop railing, gripping it tightly with both hands until his knuckles turned blue.

His voice trembled and became hoarse, "This is the first time I've heard about this! I can assure everyone that I absolutely did not participate in it!"

"I……"

Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to look at Sou Shiranui, his gaze complex. "I want to thank Sou Shiranui for exposing the darkness lurking in the village!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he lowered his voice so that only a few people on the roof could hear him, his tone full of pleading.

"Xiao, let's leave it at that. If this continues, the village will descend into complete chaos!"

At this point, Hiruzen Sarutobi's mentality had been completely shattered by Sho Shiranui's series of actions.

He no longer considered eliminating Shiranui Sho as a destabilizing factor, and only hoped that the situation would not completely spiral out of control.

"Lord Hokage, please don't be in a hurry."

Shiranui Sho smiled nonchalantly, "This is just the beginning."

He activated his Observation Haki, heading straight for Konoha. Sensing a group of people rapidly approaching from afar, a smirk played on his lips.

"Look, the other actors in this scene are also coming."

Chapter 212 Hiruzen Sarutobi Admits Defeat!

Shiranui Sou's eyes were as calm as a still pond, completely ignoring Hiruzen Sarutobi's pleading voice.

He hesitated many times when he was ostracized and sidelined.

But once he made up his mind, no one could stop him from doing it.

Even if Jiraiya returned from outside the village to dissuade him, his resolve would not waver in the slightest.

This is why Jiraiya agreed not to get involved in the matter.

He understood the student's personality; once he made up his mind, no amount of persuasion would work.

What does "the other actors" mean?

Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips trembled slightly, a bad premonition creeping into his heart.

The next second, the door leading to the top of the Hokage Building was suddenly opened, and several figures came into his view.

"This...this is!?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's pupils suddenly contracted as he stared in disbelief at the two figures at the front, their hands bound behind their backs. "Koharu! En!"

The two men, who had been brought here, looked up in disarray, their expressions filled with despair and defeat.

"In this way, all the top leaders of Konoha are present."

Shiranui Sho smiled with satisfaction and nodded slightly to Vivi, Robin, Mr. 1, and the others who were escorting the two consultants.

Koharu and Homura glared at Shiranui Sou with hatred, then looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo, their voices filled with despair.

The next sentence almost caused Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart to stop.

"Hiruzen, Danzo, the clans behind us have all been conquered!"

"Wh...what!?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a step back, his wrinkled face now completely filled with shock.

The Tsukaine clan and the Mitomon clan are one thing, but how could the Sarutobi clan possibly be like that?!

Koharu's voice was dry and strained as she turned over in bed, "Our clan was attacked by this group of people of unknown origin. As for the Sarutobi clan..."

Shiranui Sho smiled and continued, "The Sarutobi clan is quite powerful, so I'll leave the responsibility to the Uchiha clan."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's pupils suddenly contracted to needle-like size. "Shiranui Sora, you!?"

He knew perfectly well that without his presence, the Sarutobi clan would be no match for the Uchiha clan's attack.

If Shiranui Sho knew what he was thinking, she would probably just laugh it off.

Given the current strength of the Uchiha clan, even if Hiruzen Sarutobi were to personally attend, he wouldn't be able to change the outcome.

Uchiha Hikaru's strength needs no introduction; he was a bug-level existence. Compared to Sarutobi Hiruzen, his mechanics and stats had undergone countless iterations.

Mikoto Uchiha is currently considered a bug in the ninja world as well. The power of her Rumble-Rumble Fruit and her ability to transform into elements are enough to wear down Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Seeing the murderous intent in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes, Shiranui Shojiro looked at me with a similar gaze.

"Don't worry, I still have some bottom lines. I won't kill all the old, weak, women and children of Sarutobi Hitsugi."

"Among Hiruzen Sarutobi's ninjas, those who resisted fiercely were the only ones killed who had committed serious crimes."

"After all, I'm not some kind of devil."

"you……"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips moved, but the words of reprimand he swallowed back as they reached his lips, making him appear to have aged more than ten years.

"Now, let's read out the crimes of our two advisors!"

Shiranui Sho pulled a manuscript from her bosom, her eyes flashing slightly.

This is a manuscript collected by Black Zetsu and then compiled by his secretary, Robin.

“They covered up and protected some of the illegal activities of the Communist Party of China, and approved them in violation of regulations.”

“Using personnel power to suppress dissidents, deliberately assigning death-defying tasks, and indirectly eliminating political opponents.”

"He cheated in the recruitment examinations of Konoha's secret departments, and promoted a member of his own clan to a higher position..."

Shiranui Sou's eyes were slightly cold, and her voice clearly reached everyone's ears.

Koharu and Homura Mitokado, while not as inhuman as Danzo, are gradually corrupted by power.

"This is utter slander! We have never done any of these things!"

Xiaochun shouted loudly as she changed rooms.

Shiranui Sho was not surprised at all.

She is herself, unlike the silent "Shimura Danzo" not far away, who is impersonated by Mr. 2 Van Clay, a user of the Imitation Devil Fruit. Of course, she cannot admit to what she has done.

However, who says you have to admit to a crime yourself!

The most common accusations are actually reports and confessions from others, and accomplices, aren't they?

next second...

"I can testify that Koharu and Mitokado Enoki did indeed do these things!"

Danzo Shimura stood tall and proud, his voice booming with power.

As soon as the words were spoken, Koharu and Homura, who had just not heard Danzo reveal his secret, could hardly believe their ears and stared in disbelief.

Mitokado Homura's face twitched as he looked at Danzo in disbelief, "Dan...Danzo, are you crazy!?"

Koharu, turning to the next room, asked in a deep voice, "Danzo, are you being controlled by Shiranui Sho?"

"I'm not crazy, and I'm not being controlled!"

Danzo Shimura snorted coldly and said, "I just feel that your efforts should not be buried!"

"After all, although you violated regulations in approvals, harmed political enemies, suppressed dissidents, and organized fraud, you were all thinking of Konoha's interests!"

"What village leaders haven't done similar things?"

Tuanzang spoke with a firm and frank tone.

It didn't seem like they were condemning Koharu and Homura for changing their sleeping quarters; rather, it sounded like they were praising them.

"Danzo, you!!"

Xiaochun gritted her teeth as she changed beds, but her mind was almost blank, and she didn't know how to react.

Danzo's words, strictly speaking, were not wrong. After all, who in their position could say they had clean hands?

In particular, back then, in order to help Hiruzen secure his position as Hokage, they secretly framed and eliminated many opponents.

But how can these words be spoken in public?

"Xiaochun, why are you glaring at me like that?"

Danzo frowned and said, "Thinking of Konoha, and you don't even deserve praise?"

Upon hearing this, Xiaochun nearly coughed up a mouthful of blood as she turned to bed.

Below, the crowd was already in an uproar, with discussions going on and on.

Even Hiruzen Sarutobi's trusted confidants, whom he had planted beforehand to manipulate public opinion, were at a loss.

"So all the high-ranking officials in our village are like this?"

"I heard from my friend that he took the recruitment exam for the intelligence department. He got the highest score on the written test, but he was given the lowest score in the interview. In the end, he was overtaken by a ninja named Tsukuyomi. So there's some kind of trickery involved!"

"Birds of a feather flock together, and people are grouped by kind. Is the Hokage one of those kinds of people too!?"

The noisy discussions turned Hiruzen Sarutobi's face ashen.

His eyes slowly closed, and when he opened them again, his face was ashen.

He sighed heavily, his gaze falling on Shiranui Sho. "Sho, I surrender. I only beg you not to kill me outright!"

Upon hearing this, both Koharu and Homura were startled. "Hinzan, what's wrong with you!?"

They had thought they had found hope when they saw Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Unexpectedly, after just a few words, Hiruzen Sarutobi was the first to bow his head and admit defeat!

Chapter 213 Sun-Slaying Apology! Von Clay Reveals His True Form!

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed deeply, his gaze not meeting the two of them.

Even at their peak, Koharu Tsunemura and Homura Mitokado were only elite Jonin in strength, with limited vision.

For example, in their view, although Hiruzen Sarutobi's strength was not as good as the First Hokage's, at least the gap was visible.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew in his heart that there was a world of difference between him and Hashirama Senju.

It can only be said that Xiaochun and Menyan did not reach the level of the Shadow, so they could not see the difference.

For example, they now believe that Hiruzen Sarutobi is capable of subduing Sho Shiranui, but he is hesitant to act against her because he is in Konoha.

But only Hiruzen Sarutobi himself knew...

He's not that awesome!

A ninja is like a sword; if you don't sharpen it, it will become dull!

Having spent most of his years as Hokage sitting in the office, and with his advancing age, his strength has long since declined from its peak.

"It seems that the Hokage is determined to eradicate evil from Konoha?"

Shiranui Sho grinned, "This is a good thing!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi ignored him, his chest heaving violently, and turned resolutely toward the railing.

The wind from the high platform was biting, causing Hiruzen Sarutobi's Hokage robes to rustle and his white hair to fly wildly in disarray.

He leaned on the cold stone railing with both hands, his back slightly hunched, his voice sorrowful and pained.

The previously noisy and restless crowd of Konoha people below gradually quieted down.

All eyes were focused on the Third Hokage, who had ruled Konoha for decades. The only sound in the air was the whistling of the wind, and for a moment there was silence.

Shiranui Sho stood behind him with her arms crossed, staring intently at this "Shinshiro".

After a long silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath, and his aged, hoarse voice resonated throughout the entire plaza through his chakra.

"Today, here and now, I, Hiruzen Sarutobi, in the name of the Third Hokage of Konoha, solemnly apologize to the entire village!"

His body trembled slightly. "As the Hokage, I failed to recognize talent, failed to govern properly, and tolerated evil, committing an unforgivable mistake!"