Konoha: We, the Uchiha, are ready to give up!

Of course, considering that this reputation was too bad, Koharu Utatane had a sudden idea and hoped that Iwagakure could cooperate with Konoha to resist the Land of Lightning.

That is, Cloud Hidden!

After a moment's consideration, the Iwagakure delegation finally agreed.

after all.

Since the attack on Konoha has failed and they don't need to pay compensation, it's certainly worth considering joining forces against Kumogakure.

Not to mention.

Iwagakure and Kumogakure are mortal enemies!

As the sun set, Hiruzen Sarutobi personally escorted the Iwagakure delegation away.

Konoha, at the main gate.

Watching the departing figures of the Iwagakure delegation, and then looking at the sunset stretching across the sky, Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips curled into a faint smile.

"Yes, Not Bad!"

"Finally, a worry has been put to rest!"

"With Iwagakure helping to hold off Kumogakure and Kirigakure assisting in resisting Sunagakure, the war is nearing its end."

"Once the war is over, I'll be able to retire."

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke softly.

He looked deeply moved.

Yes.

Only he himself knew that since Hatake Sakumo's suicide, his reputation in the village had begun to decline.

Many ninja clans had reservations about him.

Followed by.

With the start of the Third Shinobi World War and the enormous death rate among ninja academy students, countless civilians also became dissatisfied with him.

If it weren't for the Will of Fire as a fig leaf to brainwash them, these civilian ninjas might have already given up!

Now, with the rise of Uchiha Jin.

Several clashes with the Konoha leadership have caused unrest among the ninja clans.

Aburame and Inuzuka made a high-profile choice to join the Uchiha camp.

Although other ninja clans have not yet made any moves, one can imagine that they must have already made similar preparations behind the scenes.

If things don't go their way, they will definitely switch sides.

The sheer volume of tasks had truly exhausted Hiruzen Sarutobi.

He understood.

If this continues, the Uchiha clan might actually rise to power.

His reputation is already difficult to change, so the only option is to take a step back.

He voluntarily abdicated, supported a puppet ruler, and shifted from the open to the covert.

By placing Minato Namikaze, a puppet with a good reputation, directly in the open of Konoha, Konoha's power remains firmly in its hands.

With Minato Namikaze around, the Uchiha clan lost its excuse to attack.

The major ninja clans would not easily support the Uchiha, allowing him to remain hidden behind the scenes, firmly controlling the power of the entire village and ensuring that Konoha continued to operate according to his own ideas.

"Koharu, En!" Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a smile, "The future of Konoha rests on your shoulders."

"After this war is over, you must support Minato properly."

"He is still young and needs guidance from his elders."

"I've been busy for so many years, it's time for me to take a good rest."

"You guys have to keep it up!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke in a relaxed tone.

His thinking was actually very simple: he knew that these two old friends would definitely have to take the blame for signing this peace agreement.

So, give me some benefits.

He made it clear to them that even if he stepped down in the future, they would still be powerful elders in Konoha.

But, unfortunately.

Koharu and Homura, however, did not appreciate his good intentions.

They simply believed that this was a warning to the two of them.

Don't think that just because I'm retired, you two will dare to disobey me.

For every gain, there is a loss.

If you, the powerful elders of Konoha, don't want to do your jobs, there are plenty of people who can replace you.

So, you get what you deserve.

otherwise.

Hiruzen Sarutobi has plenty of ways to manipulate you two elders.

"Hiruzen, don't worry."

"We will train Minato well."

The two of them immediately spoke up.

They looked extremely humble, as if they were completely subservient to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

It's just a matter of psychology.

They had long hated Hiruzen Sarutobi, and their eyes were darting around as they pondered how to provoke Danzo after get off work so that they could give Hiruzen a good stab in the back.

Boom!

Just then, a loud bang was heard.

They instinctively turned their heads and then saw outside the village.

At the edge of the Death Forest, two enormous energy giants are currently engaged in a fierce battle.

A blood-red giant, a purple giant.

Each collision between them produces a tremendous roar.

Vast areas of forest were destroyed, and the earth began to crack continuously.

· ········Requesting flowers····· ······

"Uchiha! Susanoo!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi murmured to himself.

His face instantly turned extremely gloomy, and his whole body even began to tremble slightly.

Yes.

They were disciples of Tobirama Senju and had personally witnessed Madara Uchiha's power. In particular, one of their fellow disciples, Kagami Uchiha, was a Mangekyou Sharingan user.

Susanoo is certainly not unfamiliar.

But the problem is...

How could the two Mangekyou Sharingan users of the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Jin and Shisui, suddenly start fighting?

and many more……

Upon realizing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi instantly understood.

Hold the grass!

Last night, in order to keep Zhishui calm, I do seem to have promised to support him.

and so……

Is Shisui going to make a move directly?

.... ..... ...

It's numb and tingling.

Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt his scalp tingle.

I was just kidding you to keep you calm!

Before thoroughly investigating your situation and before the return of Nara Shikaku, the strategist, I never even considered truly including you in my ranks.

My statement last night was just for show!

If you can't even understand this, are you a fucking idiot?

But never mind.

Because Hiruzen Sarutobi realized in an instant that, apart from the oddball King, the rest of the Uchiha were incredibly simple-minded.