Konoha: The Night of the Clan Massacre, I Transmigrated into Two Pirates

What should I do?

The Third Hokage's mind raced. He also noticed that Might Guy's eyes were filled with anger and disappointment.

This made him even more anxious.

Should we protect the group?

If they force him to stay, his position will definitely be in jeopardy.

But what if we don't protect it?

No!

Almost instantly, the Third Hokage rejected the plan. Danzo was his right-hand man and an important pillar in maintaining his rule.

If he loses Danzo, this great sword, even if he remains Hokage, he will only become a mascot on stage.

Therefore, Danzo must be protected!

"That's the only option left." The Third Hokage sighed deeply. "While it will maintain my influence, it will ultimately mean losing my legitimacy."

But after making up my mind.

The Third Hokage's eyes hardened.

"If you do something wrong, you should be punished, and if you get beaten, you should accept it." At this moment, Junichi, who had watched the show long enough, spoke up leisurely.

He looked at Danzo with a mocking expression: "Elder Danzo, you don't actually think that some things can be done without consequences, do you?"

Danzo felt a chill run down his spine from being stared at.

As an elder, what price should I have to pay?

But seeing the fierce looks in the eyes of the group of Jonin, Danzo subconsciously swallowed.

"In my opinion, Elder Danzo should just surrender and be handed over to everyone to deal with, so as not to put the Third Hokage in a difficult position," Junichi said with a smile.

Surrender?

Absolutely not!

Danzo gritted his teeth and forced a smile, saying, "I researched bloodline limits all for Konoha!"

These words were spoken.

Whether they were ninjas or commoners, the anger in their eyes intensified.

The Uchiha clan members were furious and wanted to draw their swords and kill the old bastard.

Fugaku also looked surprised, not understanding why Danzo would say such shameless things.

"Danzo..."

Even Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado couldn't help but glance at them sideways.

"Oh." Junichi simply smiled and nodded, saying, "So, Elder Danzo admits to secretly robbing village ninja members and conducting forbidden experiments?"

"You..." Danzo's face twitched, realizing he had fallen into a verbal trap.

He immediately glared angrily at the target.

"Third Hokage, according to the village's regulations, how should Elder Danzo be punished for privately murdering a fellow villager, conducting prohibited experiments, and plotting to seize the bloodline limit of a ninja clan?" Junichi ignored Danzo and looked at the Third Hokage with a smile.

Immediately, everyone's eyes fell on the Third Hokage.

Danzo looked at his old friend, his eyes filled with pleading.

"The Root is subordinate to the Anbu. Danzo made a mistake, and I, as the Hokage, am also responsible for it," the Third Hokage said calmly.

These words were spoken.

Many people raised their eyebrows.

「!?」

The Uchiha clansmen suddenly opened their eyes wide, as if they couldn't believe it, and showed a surprised expression.

Fugaku couldn't help but look at Junichi.

"What does 'Third Generation' mean?" Junichi asked calmly, his smile unchanged.

"I'm getting old."

The Third Hokage smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, from the ninja clan Jonin to the commoner Jonin: "I really can't handle the position of Hokage anymore."

"Therefore, I plan to step down."

"Just now, I sent a message to Tsunade and Jiraiya, asking them to come back... The Fifth Hokage will choose between the two of them."

Upon hearing this, the person on the scene showed a look of surprise.

How could the third generation, who clings tightly to power, be willing to let go?

Eight years have passed since the Third Hokage returned to the position, and during these eight years, power has been firmly in his hands.

Now they've given up so decisively!

After the initial surprise.

Soon, the Jonin were overjoyed.

The retirement of the third generation leader signifies a major reshuffle of senior and key positions.

When the old person leaves, a new person naturally takes over.

They've been suppressed for eight years, and they're finally able to get their due!

"Third Hokage, are you serious?" a Jonin couldn't help but ask.

"certainly."

The Third Hokage smiled and nodded, replying, "This is a decision I have carefully considered."

He paused for a moment.

He glanced at Danzo and said, "As for Danzo, let the Fifth Hokage deal with him."

The words were spoken.

Danzo's face lit up with barely suppressed joy.

Meanwhile, the anger on the faces of the surrounding Jonin subsided, and their eyes began to gleam.

They were certainly furious that their own members had been stolen by Danzo and used to research their bloodline limits.

However, if the compensation is in place, it's not impossible to negotiate.

After all, the only truth in the world is self-interest.

Moreover, for them, it would be acceptable for either Tsunade or Jiraiya to become the Fifth Hokage.

"..."

Only the Uchiha members had tense faces, as if they were forcibly enduring something.

Fugaku stared intently at the Third Hokage, his face expressionless.

"What do you think of this decision, Junichi?" The Third Hokage looked at Junichi with a smile, his eyes calm and full of confidence.

The situation has reversed again.

The Third Hokage regained the support of the Jonin by voluntarily stepping down.

This was his radical solution.

If we hadn't been forced into such a desperate situation, we wouldn't have had to resort to this now.

"I hadn't noticed before, but how did such a monster emerge from the Uchiha clan?" The Third Hokage stared at Junichi, secretly marveling, "Not only is he exceptionally strong, but he's also adept at strategy and scheming—he's practically like Tobirama!"

"No, he's so young."

"Given time, he might become even more terrifying than Tobirama-sensei!"

While pondering.

Everyone's attention shifted from the Third Hokage to Junichi.

Everyone was waiting for the new clan leader to make his statement.

"...A casual resignation is so insincere." A subtle smile flashed in Zhun's eyes, but his expression turned cold.

The Third Hokage asked with a faint smile, "Clan head-to-be, is there anything you don't like?"

"Heh, everyone knows that Jiraiya and Tsunade have no interest in the Hokage position." Junichi shook his head with a cold laugh. "Even you, their teacher, might not be able to bring them back, right?"

"Even if they come back, it doesn't necessarily mean they'll take over as Hokage."

"When that time comes, neither Jiraiya nor Tsunade will serve as the Fifth Hokage, so won't you, the Third Hokage, continue to be in charge?"

As they were talking.

Junichi revealed a sharp gaze, like a sword, aimed directly at the Third Hokage.

The Third Hokage immediately looked away, avoiding eye contact with the Sharingan.

Nevertheless.

He still felt a stinging pain in his eyes, as if he had been hurt by Junichi's gaze.

It’s weird.

Although the Third Hokage was surprised, he didn't think much of it and slowly laughed: "So that's what you're worried about, the soon-to-be clan leader."

"It's okay, I'll guarantee it to you right now."

The Third Hokage smiled and raised his hand to remove the Hokage hat from his head.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone.

The Third Hokage handed the Hokage's hat to Genma Shiranui in the crowd, solemnly declaring, "From this moment on, I am no longer the Hokage!"

For a moment, all the Jonin stared in astonishment.

"Sandaime-sama?"

They never expected that the Third Hokage would be so decisive as to relinquish the position on the spot.

"Hiruzen!"

Koharu Utatane was also surprised, staring at the Third Hokage in astonishment.

"Hiruzen, are you really sure about this?" Mitokado Homura asked anxiously.

Danzo was even more astonished, never expecting that his old friend Hiruzen would make such a great sacrifice to protect him.

For a moment, Danzo felt a pang of guilt and remorse.