Madara, let's change the world together!

But there's nothing wrong with the other party acting on the grounds of remembering a friend.

Besides, the fact that White Fang is a hero is a widely accepted fact among the ninja community, and no one has refuted it.

Even the Third Hokage couldn't refute it.

Although the suicide due to rumors left a stain on Sakumo Hatake's reputation, it could not overshadow his numerous contributions to Konoha.

The Third Hokage, who championed the Will of Fire, could not ignore Sakumo Hatake's contributions; otherwise, he would be contradicting himself.

But if the owners of the Konoha Chamber of Commerce are allowed to continue making these statements...

The head of the Nara clan seemed to foresee the Third Hokage's rapidly declining prestige among many ninjas.

As for the Uchiha clan

The current clan leader was overjoyed and encouraged the clan members to talk about it extensively, even embellishing the story by saying that it was the Third Hokage's incompetent behavior.

However, he also ordered his people not to gossip outside, otherwise it would escalate the conflict with the village.

The Uchiha clan still had some reservations, but one person had none.

No matter how much he planned, he never expected that what he did would tarnish Hiruzen Sarutobi's reputation.

Danzo stated that he would do as many things as possible to criticize Hiruzen and remove him from the position of Hokage.

So

He secretly sent someone to add fuel to the fire of public opinion, subtly criticizing Hiruzen Sarutobi for being too weak, unable to even control rumors, and letting Konoha's powerful fighting force die in suicide, which was utterly worthless.

Of course, Danzo wouldn't feel sorry for Sakumo Hatake's death.

He wouldn't care how many of the powers that weren't under his control died.

In his view, this was merely an unstable factor within Konoha.

He would be even happier if Sakumo Hatake could die on the battlefield and wipe out the enemy's forces.

As a result, to Hiruzen Sarutobi's utter surprise, public opinion in the village began to shift again, with even many ninjas joining the discussion.

When he learned of this and ordered the suppression of rumors and public opinion, it was already the next day.

Meanwhile, doubts about the Third Hokage had already taken root in the hearts of the Konoha ninjas.

They wondered why the other party hadn't stopped the rumors in time, which led to the death of a powerful ninja.

It was a rare occasion for Hiruzen Sarutobi to take the blame for Danzo Shimura.

However, that doesn't really count.

After all, it was Hiruzen Sarutobi who allowed the rumors to spread.

Chapter 197 Strict Law Enforcement Police Force

The day after the news of White Fang's death broke out in Konoha, and the day Hiruzen Sarutobi began to suppress the public opinion, three people who went out on a mission returned.

"Mikoto, thank you this time."

Kushina Uzumaki thanked Mikoto Uchiha, who was standing beside her.

This A-rank mission is quite difficult, so we invited Mikoto, who has awakened her three-tomoe Sharingan and greatly increased her strength.

The other party readily agreed and helped them complete the task successfully.

"It's okay, you can call me if you need help in the future."

"You can handle the mission report; I need to head back to Konoha now."

Just as Mikoto was about to say goodbye to Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki in the small square in front, they saw police officers driving away people standing on a small platform.

That person was wearing the uniform of a Konoha House staff member.

"I'll go ask!"

Mikoto rushed up anxiously, fearing a conflict between their Uchiha police force and the Konoha Chamber of Commerce.

Minato and Kushina followed, also wanting to know what had happened.

"Brother, you should put your things away first."

"We're going to patrol other streets next, and we won't be back here for an hour."

understood!

The chamber of commerce staff said he would definitely cooperate.

"Excuse me!"

Just then, Mikoto ran over.

What happened here?

The two young men from the police force immediately stood at attention when they saw Mikoto.

"Jonin Mikoto!"

"We are simply dealing with the public opinion surrounding Sakumo Hatake's death!"

Konoha's White Fang is dead?!

Mikoto, Minato, and Kushina all knew about Konoha's White Fang and admired his strength.

Mikoto often visits the Konoha House commercial headquarters and occasionally runs into Sakumo Hatake, so she is somewhat acquainted with this senior.

How could he have died?!

So one of the chamber of commerce staff explained to Mikoto and the other two what had happened in the past few days.

All three of them were incredulous. Could such a large-scale public opinion event have actually occurred in Konoha?

They even tortured a hero to the point of suicide?!

Thank you!

"Kushina, Minato, I have to go back now!"

She needs to go back and check on things; she doesn't know how Kakashi is doing now.

Is Sister Xiao Ai at the base?

The staff member nodded and added.

"Lord Yuan has rushed back, and now we are all following his instructions."

Brother Yuan?

Mikoto's sense of urgency vanished abruptly.

There shouldn't be any need for her then.

"I understand, I'll head back now."

After saying that, Mikoto ran quickly and disappeared around the street corner.

The police officers supervised the Chamber of Commerce members as they gathered their belongings into a corner, nodded, and prepared to patrol other streets.

Yesterday at dusk, the Konoha Police Force received orders from the Third Hokage to crack down on all rumors and gossip within Konoha Village.

Oh.

We wouldn't let them clean up the mess before, but now we're letting them do it.

Pooh!

While it's something we can't do without, they didn't say how to rectify it.

Anyway, the police force did their job, didn't they? They all had the small stage for the speech removed.

As for the results, we can't blame them.

Minato keenly observed the expressions of the two Uchiha and frowned slightly.

This incident has had a very negative impact.

Why did the Third Hokage allow the rumors to run rampant until the seventh day before ordering the suppression of all public opinion?

Can't you tell?

Having sat in the Hokage position for so long, how could the experienced Third Hokage not see the impact?

Even if you can't tell that Sakumo Hatake would commit suicide, you can understand that letting public opinion ferment would make Mr. Hatake very uncomfortable.

Kushina Uzumaki didn't have any particular feelings.

She didn't have a strong sense of belonging to Konoha.

The only person he cares about is Minato Namikaze.

Although she said she wanted to become Hokage while she was in the Ninja Academy, it was actually a little trick she used to seek recognition.

After Grandma Mito died, she felt like she was in a foreign land and could not return to her roots.

As for the Third Generation, for some reason, she couldn't bring herself to like him; she neither disliked nor liked him.

"Kushina, after you report on this mission, go and meet Mr. Genji, whom Jiraiya-sensei admires."

Minato Namikaze was curious; having heard about Gen Kiyoi, he really wanted to get to know him.

"Ok."

Kushina Uzumaki was also quite curious about what kind of person Gen Kiyoi was.

He was a nobleman with land, but Mikoto kept praising him, saying that he was different from other nobles, that he was a great and upright man, loved by countless people.

She genuinely couldn't believe that such nobles existed in the world.

It wouldn't hurt to go and take a look.

Inside the Konoha House's commercial office.

Kiyoi Gen is reading the action reports of Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo that Aino has collected.

"Yuan~ please!"

Beside her, Aino was panting heavily.

It had been three days since she had been in contact with her beloved husband, and she was almost at her breaking point.