Being in Konoha, a disgrace to the Uchiha clan.

just.

Uchiha Yoru was already powerful enough, and Uchiha Fugaku, who had awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, was also watching him closely.

Hiruzen Sarutobi also sensed two extremely powerful auras staring at him from the shadows.

The situation is completely under the control of the other side. Even if I release the Reaper Death Seal, do I really have a chance to take Uchiha Yoru with me to the underworld?

Asma's death strongly stimulated his nerves, but it also allowed him to maintain a sliver of rationality amidst his anger.

No.

The hope is too slim!

Uchiha Yoru, this terrifying anomaly, I have never been able to see through him.

Who knows what other trump cards he might be hiding?

If the opponent is still alive after the Reaper Death Seal is used, wouldn't that mean even the last hope has been lost?

Only by staying alive can one have a chance to avenge Asma.

There is hope only when you are alive!

He had to carry his grief and bury his hatred deep within him in order to continue living.

The ability to endure pain is an essential quality for a ninja.

Never before had Hiruzen Sarutobi felt such a profound understanding of this statement.

Uchiha Yefeng, I will make sure you die.

But not now!

Hiruzen Sarutobi gave Ye Feng a deep look, as if he wanted to memorize Ye Feng's appearance and etch it into his bones.

next moment.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the renowned Third Hokage of Konoha Village, known as the "Professor of Ninja" and hailed as the strongest Hokage of all time, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

With a "plop," he knelt down.

His face was ashen, his lips trembled, and his voice was hoarse and dry.

"I...I lost!"

Dead!

utter silence reigned all around!

Everyone stared wide-eyed, bewildered by what was happening.

I was deeply moved.

The Third Hokage actually knelt down? To Uchiha Yoru?

Faced with a formidable enemy, he did not choose to fight to the death, but instead chose to surrender and admit defeat.

Hokage, where is the perseverance you always taught us?

What teaches us that we should never back down no matter what difficulties and obstacles we encounter?

What happened to the promise that ninjas are always ready to sacrifice themselves to protect the village?

Why did you surrender and admit defeat?

The Sarutobi clan, along with their three generations of close associates, were filled with grief and indignation, their faith crumbled, and they fell into deep confusion.

"Clang!" A knife pouch was thrown to the ground.

The blades inside were scattered everywhere.

With someone taking the lead, more weapons were thrown on the ground—kunai, shuriken—leaving the ground in a mess.

then.

"Thump!" A ninja knelt down.

"Puff! Puff!"

More ninjas knelt on the ground, bowing their heads to Ye Feng, exuding a deep sense of awe.

The third generation lost and chose to admit defeat.

They all lost too!

A complete and utter defeat!

In the ninja world, strength is paramount, so submitting to a powerful figure like Uchiha Yoru is not something shameful.

The scene was spectacular for a time.

The villagers who were secretly observing everything from afar, the other ninjas present, and Itachi and Shisui who were hiding in the shadows—all these people were deeply shocked.

Itachi and Shisui anticipated that the battle between Uchiha Yoru and Sarutobi Hiruzen would be intense, and even considered taking the risk of trying to persuade him to stop.

What they didn't expect was that while they guessed the beginning, they didn't predict the ending.

Is this really the Hokage they've always trusted?

Where leaves dance in the air, fire will continue to burn.

Originally, this sentence would have sounded inspiring, but now it's incredibly ironic!

Hokage, even if you fought fiercely with Uchiha Yoru and were defeated and died, your courage deserves to be remembered forever.

But now, Lord Hokage.

We look down on you!

"Lord Hokage..." Among the commoners, Ichiraku gripped the rolling pin tightly, sighed, and turned away in disappointment.

More and more civilians and ninjas turned and left.

People's hearts have been broken!

Faced with all this, Hiruzen Sarutobi merely twitched his eyelids, offering no explanation whatsoever.

A loss is a loss; we'll find a chance to win it back.

When you're down on your luck, anyone can kick you while you're down; but once you win, all the flowers and applause will come back.

As long as you're alive, there's hope!

To continue living, dignity and honor? These ephemeral things can be discarded!

From this day forward, I, Hiruzen Sarutobi, will have only one goal left.

That is revenge!

For this reason, they endured humiliation and lived on, willing to suffer any more insults and ridicule.

One day, he will take back everything he once had.

Only I, Hiruzen Sarutobi, can protect this village!

"This really surprised me."

Ye Feng narrowed his eyes, looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi kneeling in front of him, his gaze flickering.

His right foot trembled slightly.

After this battle, the energy stored in this foot has reached 30 Tailed Beast Balls.

Nourish your feet for a thousand days, use them for a single moment.

He really wanted to see if the energy of the 30-tailed beast ball could shatter the legendary Shinigami with a single kick.

What? Physical attacks can't hit energy bodies?

That's because the attack power isn't strong enough.

Have you ever heard of one force overcoming all laws?

Oh well!

It's not worth risking the life of that old geezer Hiruzen Sarutobi just to test an idea and kick away all the energy you've painstakingly stored up.

Ye Feng knew perfectly well what Hiruzen Sarutobi was planning.

But, to endure and then seek revenge?

Hiruzen Sarutobi was not Goujian, nor was he King Helü of Wu.

His strength increases by a level every day; he wakes up to a new realm every day.

I'm about to advance to the intermediate-level immortal body.

After advancing, his strength will be greatly improved.

Hiruzen Sarutobi can't even beat him now, so he can just endure hardship and bide his time?

It's fine if you just lie still, but what if you want to cause trouble?

Kick him to death!

Once his strength reaches a certain level, killing the Hokage will be as easy as killing a chicken!

(Hashirama Senju: Um... I have a little objection. The Hokage and the chicken are a bit different.)

"Lord Hokage, is it alright if the Sarutobi clan moves to the edge of the village and the Uchiha clan moves back to the center?" Ye Feng asked.

(Ma Wang Hao)

“Okay.” Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.

"The Anbu will also be handed over to the Uchiha clan."

"it is good."

"You can still participate in the Hokage election. I'll make an exception and give you another chance."

Hokage election?

Do I still have a chance?

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes lit up, but quickly dimmed again. He lowered his head and replied softly.

"it is good."