I am the new Hokage of Konoha.

If Yun Ting's attitude towards things were the same as that of the three generations, then he should really thank them for this action.

but!

Sometimes, acting out of public interest doesn't necessarily lead to good results.

Like the three generations of elder advisors, they had grown old.

However, they were unaware of this and stubbornly continued to govern the village with their outdated and corrupt ideas.

Little did they know that Konoha was no longer what it used to be.

However, this is for the best. With today's experience, the attitude of the Hyuga clan, and many other ninja clans within Konoha, towards the advisors and elders will likely change significantly.

After all, even the dignified head of the Hyuga clan could sacrifice himself for no reason, citing the greater good.

So when it's their turn in the future, won't it be the same?

Conversely, Yun Ting's actions in protecting Hyuga Hiashi greatly won over the hearts of the Hyuga clan and many other ninja clans.

This was an unexpected delight.

However, we still need to remind Hyuga as soon as possible, lest the other party really let Hiashi, or rather Hizashi, take his own life under the pressure of the two advisors.

Thinking of this, Yun Ting called out, "Dejian."

Hyuga Tokuma, one of the members of the Shadow Guard, quickly appeared and respectfully said, "Hokage-sama."

Yun Ting instructed, "Return to the Hyuga clan's territory immediately and convey my message to Clan Chief Hiashi..."

Soon, Hyuga Tokuma quickly left.

Yun Ting turned and looked out the window.

almost.

The real show is about to begin.

......

Sungai tribe.

Having just seen off the two advisors and elders of Konoha, the group of Hyuga high-ranking officials sat together with grim faces.

"Outrageous! Utterly outrageous! It was the Cloud Ninja who kidnapped our Hyuga clan members first, and now they're turning the tables on us, demanding an apology and our lives in return. Is there any justice in this world?!" an elder of the Hyuga main clan exclaimed angrily.

"Especially the fact that the Sun Foot Clan Chief was forced to commit suicide and his body was taken away is simply unbelievable!" another person exclaimed in disbelief.

The man beside him sneered repeatedly, "That's not all! Even our two advisors and elders of Konoha have become accomplices, constantly telling us to think about the bigger picture. Although they didn't say it outright, everyone knows what they mean!"

"That's impossible! As the head of the Hyuga clan and a member of the main branch, how could Hiashi commit suicide for a mere thief!"

"But what can we do? If we don't comply with the Cloud Ninja's demands, war will break out again."

"Fight then! Do you think Konoha is afraid of them?!"

"But in doing so, our Hyuga clan will also become sinners who hinder peace."

"So we have to hand over the Hyuga clan leader?"

"Absolutely not!"

"Then what do you suggest we do?"

"I......"

The elders of the Hyuga clan's main and branch families were discussing the matter with great indignation, while Hiashi Hyuga, the central figure in the entire incident, sat silently in the head seat, seemingly lost in thought.

The man below glanced at his elder brother, then addressed the crowd, saying, "The Hokage had previously assured us of the clan leader's safety."

“Times have changed. The Hokage probably didn’t expect the Cloud Ninja to cause such a big commotion,” a Hyuga elder said, shaking his head.

Another person denied this, saying, "The fact that both advisors and elders of Konoha have come together already demonstrates Konoha's stance."

For a moment, sighs echoed throughout the room.

Although the Hyuga clan is a powerful family in Konoha, they can only submit and accept everything in the face of Konoha's overall overwhelming strength.

Hijiri wanted to say something more, but at that moment, Hijiri, who was in the lead, finally moved.

He raised his hand to stop the former from speaking, slowly stood up, bowed to everyone and said, "It all started because of me. For the sake of the Hyuga clan and for the sake of Konoha, I am willing to commit suicide to appease the anger of the Cloud Ninja."

At this moment, Japan's Japanese team was undoubtedly determined to die.

The reactions of the Hyuga group present were not unexpected.

There were those who strongly opposed it.

Of course, there are also those who are speechless.

Just then, as if remembering something, Hizashi suddenly spoke up again: "The Cloud Ninja demanded that the murderer of their leader pay with his life. In that case, let me, as their brother and who looks more like the clan leader, take his place and commit suicide to appease the Cloud Ninja's anger."

Upon hearing this, the crowd fell silent at first, then nodded excitedly in agreement.

“Richa looks similar to the clan chief and can indeed replace him. This method is absolutely feasible.”

"That would be perfect, and the secret of the main family's white eyes can continue to be kept."

"As a member of the branch family, you should give everything for the main family. Hizashi, you did a great job!"

Suddenly, the entire room was filled with joy again.

Compared to before, it looks quite comical.

However, those present could not be happy.

As the elder brother by blood, he was deeply unwilling to see his younger brother perish in his place.

However, as the head of the Hyuga clan and a member of the main family, he had to realize that this method was indeed the best option at the moment.

Hiashi abruptly closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, although he wanted to maintain his former dignity as clan leader, he couldn't help but say to his younger brother with pain and self-reproach, "Hizashi, you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Rizashi, unusually, interrupted him, saying frankly, "Clan leader... no! Elder brother, what I want to tell you is that the reason I did this is not to protect the main family, but to protect my elder brother. For me, this is the first time I have the power to choose. Even if it's only once, I want to control my own destiny. I hope elder brother can understand."

Upon hearing this, Hiashi looked at his younger brother with a complex expression, his face lingering with struggle for a long time before finally letting out a deep sigh and nodding emphatically, saying, "I understand."

Just as he was about to say something, Hyuga Tokuma arrived.

After Tokuma whispered something in Hiashi's ear, the latter's face lit up with joy, and he was no longer as dejected as before.

"Hizashi...brother! You don't need to die this time!"

Hiashi strode up to Hizashi and patted him hard on the shoulder.

Then, under the puzzled gazes of Hizashi and the elders, Hiashi loudly announced:

"Regarding the Cloud Ninja, the Hyuga clan will never back down. This is the Fourth Hokage's intention, and it is Konoha's true answer to the Hyuga clan!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback.

Overjoyed!

Chapter 104 Declaration of War! Declaration of War!

"Nara Jonin, it's been so long, why haven't you given us an answer yet?"

"If you want to stall, humph! We don't have that much patience. Either hand over the body of the person who killed our leader immediately, or... let's continue the war! There are quite a few people within the Cloud Ninja who are hoping for that!"

"Three days! I'll give you three days at most! If you can't give us a satisfactory answer, then we'll meet on the battlefield!"

Don't say you weren't warned!

At the negotiating table, the Cloud Ninja representatives, led by Amu Yin, became increasingly aggressive each day, eventually even issuing an ultimatum for war.

They never intended to actually start a war.

In their view, only by pressing harder could they force Konoha, which longed for peace even more than they did, to bow down under pressure and meet their demands.

Amu Yin and others are full of confidence in this.

However, Konoha's reaction today surprised them greatly, and even shocked them.

Nara Shikaku, who had always appeared amiable and conciliatory during the peace talks, slowly raised his head and revealed a sharp edge that was completely different from his previous demeanor.

Under the expectant gazes of the Konoha members, and the astonished looks of the Cloud Ninja, he narrowed his eyes and answered with a cold, sharp expression:

"It won't take three days. Konoha can give you an answer today."

"We came here with sincerity to negotiate, but not only did you Cloud Ninja make exorbitant demands, you also abducted members of the Hyuga main clan of Konoha during the negotiations, and showed no remorse afterward. It is clear that the Cloud Ninja have no intention of negotiating at all. Therefore!"

"Since the Cloud Ninja wants war, then Konoha will fight them to the bitter end!"

"Go back and tell your Raikage that the real battle begins today!"

After saying that, Nara Shikaku left without giving the Cloud Ninja a chance to speak.

At the same time, the members of the Konoha negotiation team who accompanied them also left one by one.

Before leaving, he couldn't help but give the stunned Cloud Ninja delegation a mocking glance.

The more uncomfortable these people's aggressive attitude made them before, the more satisfying it was to see them now.

At the same time, when they heard Nara Shikaku's completely unexpected reply, Amu and his group felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave, and a chill ran through their bodies and hearts.

They never expected that Konoha would be so unusually aggressive today.

This is really illogical!

Seeing the Konoha group leave without hesitation, Amu Yin, the current leader of the Cloud Ninja delegation, didn't have time to think and quickly stood up to try and persuade them to stay:

"Wait... everyone from Konoha, please wait a moment!"

Despite their clamor, their trip was indeed for peace talks.

Seeing that Konoha was about to overturn the table, the Cloud Ninja, who felt they had already played their cards, could only lower their heads for the first time, hoping that both sides would return to the negotiating table.

Amu Yin even considered making some concessions to Konoha in the upcoming peace talks as a sign of sincerity.

However, the Konoha group seemed not to hear them and continued to leave.

Only then did they truly realize that something was wrong.

It seems that Konoha doesn't intend to use leaving the scene as a negotiating tactic, but rather to genuinely end the peace talks!

Amu Yin wanted to say something more, but at that moment, Nara Shikaku, who was about to walk out the door, turned back and gave them a reminder that finally left them with no hope of escape.

"The war has begun. Cloud Ninja, if I were you, I would report this news back as quickly as possible."