Starting with Naruto, I'll become stronger through my own efforts.

The Third Hokage was anxiously considering how to calm the emotions of the Konoha ninja.

Once today is over, he can regain his familiar rhythm and procrastinate with all sorts of excuses.

If he could stall for two days, Hiruzen Sarutobi would have 100 ways to save Danzo Shimura. He had done it countless times in the past and was extremely familiar with it.

But Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't think of any solution.

Xia Zuo and Uchiha Shisui stood on a high place, loudly accusing Shimura Danzo. Combined with Shisui's two bloodshot eye sockets, the effect was simply explosive.

The Konoha ninjas were extremely agitated and resonated with each other, their condemnation of Shimura Danzo growing louder and louder, until even the stubborn Danzo was forced to back down.

The situation is getting increasingly out of control.

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but secretly regret that he shouldn't have let his clansmen take inventory of the Uchiha's assets, but instead should have had them gather here.

If I had the support of thousands of ninjas from the Sarutobi clan, how could I have ended up being isolated by the entire village of ninjas?

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi had a vague feeling that if thousands of Sarutobi clan ninjas really came to support him, it might lead to even more serious consequences.

He glanced at Xia Zuo standing next to Uchiha Shisui, and a huge sense of loss suddenly welled up in his heart.

The fact that a mere genin could stir up trouble and leave him and Danzo Shimura helpless indicates that he has a serious problem.

Although that genin had a huge boost from Wood Release, that wasn't the main reason.

In the past, the prestige of Sakumo Hatake, Minato Namikaze, and Orochimaru far surpassed that of this unknown genin, and none of them were able to shake his rule.

The real problem lies in the erosion of Hiruzen Sarutobi's authority among the Konoha ninja.

Now that he has lost control of the situation, Danzo Shimura is certain to be branded a rogue ninja and may even face execution.

For the sake of Konoha, and for his own sake, the Third Hokage decided that he had no choice but to sacrifice Danzo Shimura and make him a rogue ninja along with Itachi Uchiha.

He thought: This is also for Danzo's good. If he stays in the village, he will inevitably be imprisoned or even executed.

First, make him a rogue ninja to save his life, and then slowly arrange for him to be redeemed. One day he will still be able to return to Konoha Village.

Look at Orochimaru, he's a rogue ninja too, but he's living a good life outside the village.

I'm sorry, Danzo Shimura, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you.

Looking at Uchiha Shisui atop the tall wooden pillar, the Third Hokage loudly proclaimed: "Shimura Danzo murdered Konoha ninja Uchiha Shisui, and colluded with the murderer of the Fourth Hokage and Uchiha Itachi, committing an unforgivable crime against the Uchiha clan."

"The evidence against Shimura Danzo is irrefutable; his methods were extremely cruel, and his impact was extremely negative!"

"I hereby announce the removal of Shimura Danzo from his positions as Hokage's assistant and head of the Anbu training department, and strip him of his Konoha ninja status!"

"Konoha ninjas, Anbu ninjas, capture the rogue ninja Shimura Danzo!"

The entire arena suddenly fell silent. Everyone was staring at Hiruzen Sarutobi, unable to believe that the Third Hokage would declare Danzo Shimura a rogue ninja. It was simply unbelievable.

Instead, Xia Zuo smiled and cheered, raising his arms and shouting, "Long live the Third Hokage!"

The Konoha ninjas, as if waking from a dream, shouted, "Long live the Third Hokage!"

Xia Zuo raised his arm again and shouted, "Capture the rogue ninja Shimura Danzo!"

"Capture the rogue ninja Shimura Danzo!!"

Countless arms were raised high, the roar was like a tidal wave, and the burning emotions were like a volcanic eruption as the Konoha ninjas rushed toward Shimura Danzo.

Leading the charge were Kakashi Hatake, who had removed his mask; Hiashi Hyuga; Shiki Aburame; Shikaku Nara; and Izumi Uchiha.

Xia Zuo stopped Uchiha Shisui, who was about to rush over, and chuckled, "You shouldn't go over there."

Uchiha Shisui argued, "The Uchiha children all rushed in, how could I...?"

Xia Zuo said, "You're only 16 years old yourself, and you're blind. Don't cause trouble for others."

Upon hearing that he was causing trouble for others, Shisui promptly stopped struggling.

Xia Zuo laughed and said, "Besides, Shimura Danzo has already run away. The Konoha ninjas won't be able to catch him today."

Uchiha Shisui was shocked: "Shimura Danzo has escaped?"

Xia Zuo chuckled: "What's so strange about that? Shimura Danzo didn't escape, so why would the Third Hokage announce that he's a rogue ninja?"

"If the Konoha ninjas really capture him, how embarrassing would that be for the Third Hokage?"

"He would definitely be reluctant to execute Danzo, but it would be unreasonable to let him go secretly. Wouldn't that put Hiruzen Sarutobi in a difficult position?"

Uchiha Shisui didn't respond, but instead listened intently to the sounds of the battle, carefully discerning the information from Shimura Danzo.

Xia Zuo smiled slightly, jumped down on his own, and disappeared into the forest.

His performance for today is over. The label of Shimura Danzo as a traitor has been firmly attached to him. It's time to hunt down the two escaped Uchiha.

Xia Zuo said with a self-deprecating laugh, "Saving the Uchiha clan and hunting down Uchiha Itachi and Uchiha Obito, tonight has been quite a busy night."

"Oh right, I have to rush back to intercept and kill Shimura Danzo. I'm so busy, so incredibly busy."

He determined the direction, activated his Swift Release Kekkei Genkai, and vanished into thin air.

Half a minute later, shouts of "Shimura Danzo ran away!" and "This is a fake Shimura Danzo!" rang out.

Soon after, the Third Hokage announced that Danzo Shimura had fled to avoid punishment and issued an arrest warrant immediately.

Danzo Shimura and Itachi Uchiha, who fled after killing the Fourth Hokage, were also classified as S-rank rogue ninjas.

Uchiha Shisui felt utterly weak and slowly slumped down on a wooden pillar, muttering bitterly to himself, "Third Hokage, you really are... disappointing."

"If I can't even trust the Hokage, who can I trust?"

Suddenly, Uchiha Shisui noticed the warm chakra within his body. This Yang Release chakra had been casually channeled into his body when Xia Zuo stopped him earlier.

At the time, it only made Shisui's body weak and unable to exert force, but now it is operating according to a strange trajectory, repairing all kinds of injuries in Shisui's body.

Uchiha Shisui suddenly laughed: "How stupid of me! Lord Xia Zuo, who saved the Uchiha clan and my life, is of course trustworthy."

Having found someone to whom he could find solace, Uchiha Shisui's heart instantly calmed down, and he relaxed completely.

He imitated Xia Zuo, sitting atop the wooden pillar with a gentle smile.

Lord Xia Zuo will surely be able to solve the problem, allowing the village and clan to live in peace, and bringing prosperity to Konoha.

As Xia Zuo was rapidly advancing along the soul beacon, he suddenly felt a chill run down his back, and his head felt a sudden heaviness, as if a mountain had pressed down on him.

This feeling was very similar to the 996 work schedule of his past life, but it felt heavier, giving him the illusion that he couldn't breathe.

"Holy crap, who is this? Who's increasing the intensity on me?"

"When I find you, I'll make you pay!"

Xia Zuo quickly put his sudden impulse behind him, and the Soul Beacon was getting closer and closer.

Prepare to die, Uchiha Itachi!