Konoha, reported by the Fourth Hokage at the start.

Chapter 479 Lake Biwa, I am Hiruzen!

"So you care about the Sarutobi clan that much!"

Li Yao looked pleasantly surprised; he hadn't been sure before, but now he was.

Naruto!

right!

Hiruzen Sarutobi valued his position and was even willing to prolong the war and sacrifice more lives in order to protect his right to become Hokage.

But his desire to retain the Hokage's position ultimately stemmed from his desire to protect the Sarutobi clan.

In order to make the Sarutobi clan surpass the Senju, Uchiha, Hyuga, and all other ninja clans, and become the number one ninja clan in the ninja world.

Yuan Feiri's actions have never deviated from this goal.

Looking at the entire Naruto anime, Hiruzen Sarutobi has achieved this goal.

Even after the Fourth Shinobi World War, the Sarutobi clan still had a ninja army organization, a ninja army capable of supporting an entire battle line.

In today's terms, it would be equivalent to a ninja army fighting on a separate front against the Sand Village.

The entire Hidden Leaf Village could only muster four ninja legions.

The Sarutobi clan can form their own ninja army.

Furthermore, it's important to understand that a so-called ninja army isn't just about having enough people; it requires multiple functional units.

A ninja army must consist of a scout unit skilled in sensory perception, a dedicated medical ninja unit, a specialized logistics support unit, and other functional units.

Even in Konoha, it takes the cooperation of various clans to build a complete ninja army.

The Sarutobi clan was able to train an entire ninja army on their own.

In the world of ninjas, besides bloodline, knowledge of various forbidden ninjutsu is also key to a ninja's strength, but this knowledge is passed down through each clan and is not easily circulated.

The ninja world maintains a strong seal on knowledge of ninjutsu.

Before Konoha opened the Ninja Academy to help people become stronger, ninjutsu in the ninja world was passed down in the form of a family. Even if others could cultivate chakra, they did not have the corresponding ninjutsu.

Even with ninja academies, they only teach the basic Three Body Techniques.

More advanced ninjutsu will depend on whether your instructor will teach you after graduation.

Even if they could teach, they wouldn't teach the ninjutsu they were good at.

In the original work, Mizuki asked Naruto to steal the Scroll of Seals because obtaining ninjutsu was too difficult.

In short, ninjutsu knowledge is extremely difficult to obtain in the ninja world.

The Sarutobi clan was able to train various types of ninjas to form a ninja army primarily because Hiruzen Sarutobi, during his tenure as Hokage, collected various ninjutsu from Konoha, which provided the Sarutobi clan with the foundation for systematically training different types of ninjas.

In addition, during several Shinobi World Wars, Hiruzen Sarutobi only sent his sons, daughters-in-law, and other relatives as ninjas. This prevented the various clans of Konoha from accusing him of favoritism as Hokage, and at the same time preserved a large number of living forces for the Sarutobi clan.

In addition, under the guise of Hokage, he secretly collected the assets of many ninjas and even ninja clans who sacrificed their lives in the war for the Sarutobi clan, thus acquiring enormous wealth.

Wealth, more clansmen, and comprehensive knowledge of all kinds of ninjutsu.

All of these factors combined to create the future Sarutobi clan, a clan and an army renowned for their might.

It can be said that the Sarutobi clan is Hiruzen Sarutobi's Achilles' heel, the thing he cares about most.

Therefore, upon hearing Li Yao's laughter and words, the Third Generation felt a chill in his heart, realizing that he had exposed his deepest concern for the Sarutobi clan.

However, the Third Generation didn't say anything at this moment. He already understood that no matter whether his thoughts were exposed or not, Li Yao would not let him and the Sarutobi clan go.

Snapped!

Li Yao suddenly snapped his fingers and said, "Tonight is long, let's start with a whipping as an appetizer."

flogging!

The third generation's body trembled involuntarily; he had used this kind of whipping on Li Yao before.

That kind of pain, even without experiencing it firsthand, will instill a primal fear in the body.

"go!"

With a thought from Li Yao, the Third Generation's body was controlled, the ink shackles were unlocked, and the Third Generation got off the bed with trembling eyes, took off all his clothes, and then knelt down on both knees where Li Yao had initially been chained, with his hands stretched out to the left and right.

Clang!

With a thought, Li Yao sent out chains hanging on the walls on both sides, handcuffing the third generation's hands and pulling them straight.

Clang!

A chain shot out from the wall behind them, locking the third generation's neck.

With a thought, Li Yao regained control of the Third Hokage's body, but his chakra remained sealed.

The third generation's gaze had calmed down. He looked at Li Yao without saying a word or struggling.

His title of "Hero of the Ninja World" is that of a ruthless tyrant, not a hero. He will no longer beg Li Yao.

Li Yao stood two meters in front of the Third Generation, not in a hurry to make a move. Instead, he used ink to conjure a reclining chair behind him and lay down, while also conjuring an ink whip in his hand.

"???"

The Third Generation stared at Li Yao, who was lying down still holding a whip, his mind filled with questions.

What do you mean?

Does Li Yao intend to whip him with his own whip?

No...no way!

The thought of that possibility made the Third Hokage, who had already decided not to show any emotion in front of Li Yao, turn pale instantly, and tears welled up in his eyes.

Fortunately, Li Yao didn't move after lying down, as if he was waiting for someone.

and many more?

Li Yao is waiting for someone!

The third generation was suddenly startled, realizing something.

Then there was a soft "clang".

The door to the secret room slowly opened, and the woman whose eyes instantly turned red walked in.

"what……"

The woman immediately covered her mouth and gasped as she entered, her eyes wide with shock as she stared at Li Yao on the recliner, her cheeks instantly turning red.

"I'll kill you with my life..."

The woman walked up to Li Yao, her face flushed, looking at him furtively while simultaneously glancing at him suspiciously. She asked, "Why did you call me here? And who is this person?"

The woman suddenly turned to look at the old man chained up, her face full of confusion. Only then did she realize there was another person there; she had been so captivated by her own man's charm.

"Biwako, it's me! I'm Hiruzen!"

The third generation couldn't help but shout, trying to wake his wife, Biwako.

However, it was clear that Lake Biwa did not recognize him at this time.

Biwako completely ignored the Third Hokage's words, only slightly frowning before turning to ask Li Yao, "Hiruzen, who is he?"

Upon hearing this, the Third Generation painfully closed his eyes. His wife was completely controlled by Li Yao's illusion and no longer recognized him.

The third generation could already foresee what would happen next.

Even though he had imagined it, when it actually happened, the Third Generation still couldn't suppress his anger.

"Li Yao..."

"Come on up!"

Before the Third Generation could shout, Li Yao uttered a single sentence, and Biwako immediately smiled shyly, muttered "You idiot," and then soared up, grasped the ink whip that had been condensed in Li Yao's right hand, and turned to face the Third Generation.

The third generation's face stiffened as he looked at his wife, who turned around so smoothly, with an indescribable sadness in his eyes.

"Pi... Ah!"

Snapped!

Before the third generation could utter the word "Pa," he saw his wife, Biwako, like a knight wielding a long whip, lashing a disobedient lamb.

In an instant, the burning pain of the extremely flexible whip lashing against his chest was transmitted to the third generation's brain, which had been amplified by his senses.

"ah!!!"

"what……"

Overwhelmed by the intense pain, the third generation could not bear it any longer, and his frantic screams echoed throughout the secret room.

"Ah...ah..."

(End of this chapter)