The moment the order was received.
All the ninjas of the Senju clan immediately launched an attack on the Sarutobi clan, who were in the midst of their celebration.
"Kill!"
Countless figures descended upon the Sarutobi clan in an instant.
As the uninvited guests suddenly appeared before them. The Sarutobi clan was caught off guard, momentarily frozen in place.
This was Konoha, the strongest ninja village in the world.
So the Sarutobi clan never even considered the possibility of an enemy attack.
After all, who would dare assassinate a family that was under the protection of the Hokage?
"Who are you?"
"You weren't invited to the celebration, were you?"
"Do you have a special mission?"
"The Second Hokage is still in the village."
Amid their confusion and curiosity. The intruders brandished their ninja swords, glistening with a cold light.
Slash!
Slash!
In an instant, multiple Lives were lost.
And the members of the Sarutobi clan members were left breathless, their expressions frozen in shock.
The ground was stained with countless drops of blood.
"Damn it! It's the enemy!"
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
"What is the Uchiha clan doing? How did so enemy dare to infiltrate Konoha?"
"Go and inform the Second Hokage!"
Faced with the sudden onslaught of enemies. Panic spread like wildfire among the Sarutobi clan.
Their faces turned pale, and their expressions filled with fear.
However, due to the ongoing celebration. Many of them were inebriated, Which slowed their reactions even further.
Moreover, they were facing the most elite ninjas of the Senju clan.
After several rounds of battle, Not a single member of the Sarutobi clan was left alive.
The entire Sarutobi clan had been wiped out.
And at that moment, just outside the Sarutobi clan,
Several Senju ninjas maintaining the barrier nodded to the Second Hokage beside them.
The Second Hokage, awaiting the outcome, also nodded in response.
Though his expression remained unchanged. The iron-willed Second Hokage would show no mercy to the culprits responsible for wiping out the Senju clan in the future.
Once the battlefield was cleaned up. The Second Hokage led his forces back to the Shimura clan.
What awaited them there was the same fate that befell the Sarutobi clan.
Meanwhile, on the way to the Cloud Shinobi Village,
"Everyone, move faster!"
"After signing the alliance agreement as soon as possible, we'll return to the village!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen led the team, pushing them forward relentlessly.
They didn't stop for a moment. To avoid exhaustion, they took ration pills to maintain their energy. Their goal was to reach the signing ceremony location as quickly as possible.
There was nothing amiss within the Sarutobi clan. However, the ninjas from the Danzo and Shimura clans were reluctant.
"Hiruzen! This rushed pace won't lead us anywhere!"
"Take a break!"
"Let's rest for a while, it won't hurt!"
"The team is exhausted!"
Upon hearing Danzo's words. Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had envisioned returning to the village and officially becoming the Hokage, frowned.
He glanced at Danzo with dissatisfaction, as his beautiful aspirations were interrupted.
"Have you forgotten what our teacher told us?"
"We must hurry to demonstrate Konoha's sincerity!"
"If we are late to peace talks in front of Second Raikage, what kind of impression will that leave?"
Facing Sarutobi Hiruzen's explanation. Danzo didn't listen to a word.
As a long-time companion, Sarutobi Hiruzen knew all too well what Danzo was thinking.
It might sound reasonable now. But deep down Danzo knew Hiruzen wanted to return to Konoha quickly and sit on the Hokage's throne.
And the more Sarutobi Hiruzen pushed, the more displeased Danzo became.
Why should you be the Hokage?
I, Danzo, am just as capable.
"Then take your Sarutobi clan and go ahead."
"As a member of the Shimura clan, I need to rest!"
With that, he disregarded Sarutobi Hiruzen and stopped in his tracks.
The ninjas of the Shimura clan also halted, following Danzo's lead.
This caused Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had recently become the Third Hokage, to lose face instantly. As he looked at the Sarutobi clan members behind him, watching his every move,
Sarutobi Hiruzen felt anger welling up inside him.
"Danzo, what are you trying to do?"
"I am the leader of this team!"
"And I am the Third Hokage, entrusted by our teacher!"
"If you're dissatisfied, wait until the mission is completed, and then you can report back to our teacher!"
"But for now!"
"As the Third Hokage, I order you to keep moving!!!"
At that moment, he glared at Danzo even more fiercely.
At this point, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't afford to consider the close friendship they once shared. He was now the one sitting on the Hokage's throne. And Danzo had no choice but to obey.
Seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly assert himself. Using his status as the Hokage to suppress him. Danzo stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen with unwillingness in his eyes.
But after a while, It was Danzo who finally bowed his head first.
< This is Military tactics. If you can't take orders from your superior you do not belong in the military.>
Witnessing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen ordered the team to continue, maintaining a blank expression.
As for Danzo, despite his reluctance, he had no other option but to comply.
Soon, the team resumed their rapid pace under Sarutobi Hiruzen's lead,
And they arrived at the alliance ceremony site ahead of schedule.
However, to their surprise, the place was eerily deserted.
The preparations for the alliance ceremony were in place. But there was no one there.
Seeing this scene, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.
Danzo, by his side, quickly became vigilant.
"Hiruzen, something is amiss!"
"I know!"
Their experiences from following the Second Hokage into battle had taught them to be cautious. There was something wrong here. Realizing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen ordered the team to be on high alert.
But before they could react, several figures swiftly surrounded Sarutobi Hiruzen and his team.
"Tch, I thought the Second Hokage would be here."
"Brother, this kid is wearing the Hokage hat. He must be the new Hokage, right?"
Approaching them were the Cloud Shinobi brothers, Golden Horn and Silver Horn. They were accompanied by their elite troops.
Observing the arrival of the Golden Horn and Silver Horn brothers,
Sarutobi Hiruzen's instincts told him that trouble was brewing.
These two lunatics were capable of anything.
Though it was an alliance ceremony, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but say, "I am Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage of Konoha!"
"We are here for the alliance ceremony!"
"What is the meaning of this, Cloud Shinobi Village? Where is the Second Raikage?"
In response to Sarutobi Hiruzen's inquiries,
The two brothers exchanged glances and sneered.
Their faces were filled with mockery.
"Alliance?"
"Are you joking? Who would want to ally with you, Konoha?"
"As for the Second Raikage, we brothers will send you to meet him soon enough!"
Before Sarutobi Hiruzen could react, the surrounding Cloud Shinobi ruthlessly launched an attack on his team.
The Golden Horn and Silver Horn brothers headed straight for Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo.
And thus, the battle erupted instantaneously.
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