Konoha, reported by the Fourth Hokage at the start.

Chapter 494 Too slow, Lord Danzo

P.S.: The previous chapter was banned, the reason is...

Originally, this was based on the normal thinking logic of the third generation.

Even if he wanted to keep his position as Hokage, he wouldn't joke about the life and death of Konoha.

His confidence in escalating the war stemmed primarily from the rise of Orochimaru and others.

Orochimaru is on the battlefield in Sunagakure.

Jiraiya is present at the Hidden Cloud Battlefield.

The Hidden Mist battlefield features Uchiha Fugaku.

Minato Namikaze also appears in the Battle of Iwagakure.

It can be said that Konoha has a strong figure on every front, ensuring that the village will not collapse.

Even if the Third Hokage's orders were more radical, at most more people would die. The initiative in the war, or rather, Konoha's core strength, would still remain, and it would not threaten Konoha's safety.

However, when the Sand Village produced a sun goddess with unlimited chakra, Pakura, and the Fourth Kazekage, who was able to kill Onoki in one fell swoop,...

When Orochimaru himself said that he couldn't stop Pakura either, the balance between the two sides was broken.

Orochimaru alone couldn't withstand the Sand Ninja's attacks. Instead, he would be held back by Sasori of the Red Sand or Pakura. The other Konoha ninjas certainly couldn't stop either of them.

At that time, the Sand Ninja will break through the boundaries and reach Konoha.

Allowing powerful figures like Sasori of the Red Sand or Pakura, who could rival the First Hokage, to enter Konoha would be tantamount to annihilation for the village.

Not to mention the various changes that this has caused.

Seeing that Konoha had suffered heavy losses in the attack, other hidden villages would definitely prioritize uniting to eliminate Konoha if they had the opportunity to do so.

At that time, Konoha will definitely not be able to withstand it.

If it weren't for the fact that the five great nations were all wary of each other and dared not concentrate all their forces to attack Konoha, Konoha would have already collapsed.

However, once they see an opportunity to destroy Konoha in one battle, the other hidden villages will certainly not let this good opportunity pass them by.

If it were the Third Hokage in the past, he would never have gambled with the safety of Konoha.

Unfortunately, the third generation had already been affected by Li Yao's illusions.

"Quickly, deliver this to Orochimaru!"

The third generation quickly rewrote the order and had the secret service personally send someone to deliver it. At this time, it was easy for messengers to be intercepted, so it was not safe. Important intelligence still had to be delivered by person.

"Yes."

The ANBU ninja took the order, rolled it up, and left.

The Third Hokage lay back, and the new Hokage's secretary came around to give him a massage, but he waved her away.

He gave Orochimaru a death order.

I believe Orochimaru would carry it out even if he didn't want to.

This is wartime; no one can disobey his orders.

In other words, Orochimaru was his disciple, and anyone else would have to obey his orders the first time they received them.

Otherwise, it would be an act of treason.

Therefore, even if Orochimaru was unwilling, he had to carry out his second order.

Unless Orochimaru wants to become a rogue ninja.

However, it wouldn't be good if Orochimaru couldn't hold out and the Sand Ninja invaded the Land of Fire.

With that in mind, the Third Hokage returned to his desk, rewrote the order, and sent a ninja from the liaison team to relay it.

During wartime, the Hokage's orders are usually relayed by the Hokage's direct ANBU and a liaison team specifically responsible for transmitting orders.

Important and urgent orders are usually issued by the direct subordinates in the secret service.

Important and urgent tasks are usually delivered by the liaison team.

The order delivered by the Third Hokage was for Fugaku Uchiha on the battlefield in Kirigakure.

Orochimaru alone couldn't hold off Sasori and Pakura; he needed Fugaku Uchiha as well.

After all, he is someone who has awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Fugaku should be able to hold off either Sasori of the Red Sand or the Sun Goddess.

Even if we can't stop it, it would be good if three generations of our family died.

He would rather the White Fang of Konoha become Hokage than see the Uchiha clan rise again.

This shows how deep the Third Hokage's obsession was with weakening the Uchiha clan; even the position of Hokage couldn't overcome his desire to do so.

"No, one Fugaku Uchiha isn't enough!"

The Third Hokage was perhaps too fixated on or too afraid of the Uchiha's rise. Thinking of Pakura and Sasori, whom Orochimaru had mentioned in his intelligence report, both of whom were powerful individuals capable of killing from a distance, he suddenly felt that one Uchiha Fugaku wasn't enough, and that he needed to add another Uchiha Shisui.

So the Third Hokage added another order, sending Fugaku Uchiha and Shisui Uchiha to support Orochimaru.

If the Third Hokage could kill the two Uchiha clan members with the Mangekyou Sharingan while holding off the Sand Shinobi, then he could rest easy.

After the war, they possessed the power to absolutely suppress the Uchiha clan.

With the Sarutobi clan becoming the strongest in Konoha, the strongest clan in the ninja world is just around the corner.

Everything originated from the family.

The Sarutobi clan is incredibly fortunate to have a clan leader who is so devoted to the clan.

Unfortunately, the third generation didn't know that everything he did was simply following Li Yao's ideas.

noon.

After enjoying a loving lunch with Shinobu, Lee Yo, who was also deeply relaxed by Shinobu's attentive service, set off for Kumogakure.

It would be safer for him to keep control of the five hidden villages.

The Fourth Raikage should obediently become his clone.

night.

On the main road ten kilometers away from Konoha.

A ninja squad of twenty-one men was rapidly advancing towards Konoha. The man in the middle, protected by a white bandage around his right eye, was none other than our Lord Danzo.

Having personally witnessed Li Yao's incredible ninjutsu abilities, Danzo was terrified of death; even with twenty Root ninjas protecting him, he still felt unsafe.

Only by returning to Konoha, finding his best friend Hiruzen to share his fears, and discussing solutions together could he finally feel at ease.

"Who?"

A Root ninja captain, who was running ahead with his hands behind his back, suddenly raised his hands and stopped, looking at a large tree on the right side of the road ahead.

There stood a man in a black robe, leaning against a large tree. If they hadn't walked over and happened to see him, they would never have noticed that someone was waiting there.

This person managed to fool even the sensory ninja in their team!

"Protect the adults!"

Clang clang... The Root ninjas were shocked, but their reaction was quick. They drew their ninja swords instantly, scattered and then gathered again, keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings while firmly protecting Danzo in the center.

"How slow, Lord Danzo!"

Li Yaoying's clone emerged from the side, and under the moonlight, his appearance and figure were also seen by Danzo, who was protected by the Root ninjas.

"Li Yao!!"

"What are you doing here?"

Danzo was shocked. Hadn't Li Yao left as the Fourth Tsuchikage? How come he's now appearing here, not far from Konoha?

"I'll show you the way, Lord Danzo!"

Li Yaoying's clone smiled leisurely and strolled towards Danzo.

Sure enough, this guy had no intention of letting me go.

The thought flashed through Danzo's mind, and he immediately retreated while giving the order.

"Kill him."

"Where are we going?"

As soon as Danzo gave the order, Li Yaoying's clone landed beside him, his right hand already around his shoulder, immobilizing him.

"It's over!"

Looking around, Danzo saw that not only he, but all the Root ninjas around him were frozen in place, and despair filled his heart.