At this point, the few individuals leading both clans seemed to care less. After all, in their perspective, this was the territory of the Sarutobi clan and the Shimura clan—where the Third Hokage resided, along with the family of the former Hokage's assistant, Danzo.
Even if you are the Fourth Hokage, you can't simply ignore social norms and barge in like this. As he looked at the few people blocking his way, Ryan couldn't help but laugh.
"I don't understand. Observing you all today, it's surprisingly pitiful."
Just as Ryan finished speaking,
"Pfft!!!"
"Ahhhhhh!!!"
"No!!!"
"Elder!!!"
Several dazzling slashes flashed by.
The few individuals in front hadn't clearly seen what had happened. Accompanied by several heads soaring into the sky and exclamations from those around them, it was only at this moment that people noticed Hatake Sakumo, who had been standing behind Ryan, slowly sheathing his sword.
Confronting the crowd, the White Fang gazed around coldly: "Who dares to disrespect the Fourth Hokage?"
"This is the end!"
After uttering those words, he stepped back behind Ryan.
This instantly stunned everyone present. No one dared to step forward to stop him.
"Ahem~"
"Fourth Hokage, you went a little too far!"
Just when the people from the Sarutobi and Shimura clans were frozen in fear at the entrance, they knew it wasn't right to stop the Fourth Hokage, but they were hesitant to let him in.
The two figures slowly emerged from the clan grounds. Before the pair even arrived, their voices reached the crowd.
The people of the two clans instantly calmed down. The individuals who approached were Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, who had been ousted by Ryan, and Shimura Danzo, who had been dismissed even earlier.
Just after the two appeared, Ryan's eyes narrowed slightly.
He fixed his gaze on Sarutobi Hiruzen, wearing an unsatisfied expression.
"Why? Still reluctant to let go of the Hokage position? Is this Hokage Imperial Robe refusing to be taken off?"
Ryan saw Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had arrived before the assembly. At this moment, he still had the Hokage Imperial Robe on.
Upon hearing Ryan's words, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't seem bothered at all. With a mischievous smile, he chuckled, "Hahaha, as people age, they tend to cling to the past."
"I was wearing it at home and reminiscing about the times with Danzo."
"It's not that I heard of your arrival, Fourth Hokage, and I didn't have time to change, so I came over as is."
"However, before that, Fourth Hokage, shouldn't you provide this old man with an explanation?"
With that, Sarutobi Hiruzen gestured towards the several headless bodies on the ground.
He directed a resentful gaze toward Ryan.
At this moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen wished he could tear Ryan into pieces. He berated himself for not having seen through this man's ambition from the beginning. Quietly gathering evidence against him, combined with Tsunade's support, led to his direct impeachment from the Hokage position.
Thinking of Tsunade made Sarutobi Hiruzen even more furious. She had even sided with an outsider to deal with her own teacher!
Ryan, today you must face the consequences!
Finally seizing the opportunity and eliminating a few clan members had a price, but it was worth it. Danzo, standing at the side, naturally jumped in impatiently when he witnessed this. The foundation of my own efforts is the hard work I've put in.
To replace Sarutobi one day and become Hokage myself. In the end, everything turned out to be a mere charade. His position was declared dismissed after Ryan assumed power.
The ANBU Root was completely disbanded, and its members were integrated into the ANBU and mission teams. Hatake Sakumo was appointed in charge of this transition.
"You are being overly presumptuous, Fourth Hokage!"
"You hold the position of Hokage! How dare you let your subordinates attack fellow villagers!"
"There must be severe consequences!"
Looking at the two senior figures who were still shouting before him, Ryan had no inclination to engage in conversation.
He directly nodded to Namikaze Minato beside him. Observing this, the latter gestured to the ANBU operatives nearby.
"Announce it!"
"Understood!"
Soon, several individuals swiftly performed hand seals. Crimson barriers instantly manifested on all sides.
The Four Red Yang Formation enclosed both Hiruzen and Danzo, along with their clan members.
All that was left was to eliminate them within this barrier, and everything would align with the plan.
It's thanks to this ninjutsu that Ryan had the assurance to neutralize these two problematic figures without harming Konoha's future.
As they watched the Four Red Yang Formation emerge suddenly, the expressions of Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo underwent rapid transformations.
It was as if they had been transported back to the moment of their public judgment.
"This is bad!"
"He must be stopped!"
Although they were uncertain about what damning evidence Ryan had amassed this time, Hiruzen didn't need to ponder deeply.
The sheer determination Ryan displayed indicated that this evidence might be potent enough to shatter their already fragile reputations.
Before either of them could react, Minato and Sakumo stood before Sarutobi Hiruzen, one on the left and one on the right.
Confronted by these two individuals, Sarutobi Hiruzen had no choice but to halt his actions.
At this juncture, the entire population of Konoha also noticed the conspicuous emergence of the Four Red Yang Formation.
Within the Hyuga clan,
"Patriarch, what should we do?"
"No rush! Let's observe for now!"
Presently, the entire Hyuga clan remained within the confines of their compound, obediently watching the events unfold.
Across the village in the Uchiha clan,
"Hmph! The Third Hokage still harbors hopes of recruiting the Uchiha clan."
"What a foolish aspiration!"
"It seems that the Sarutobi and Shimura clans are about to become history this time."
Gazing at the Four Red Yang Formation manifesting in the sky,
Uchiha Fugaku was filled with satisfaction.
It's fortunate that I resisted. Otherwise, we'd be left to settle scores with the Fourth Hokage later. The Uchiha clan might not have survived his retribution.
And the other prominent families of Konoha,
The Nara, Akamichi, Yamanaka, Inuzuka, and other clans,
All of them stayed within their family compounds, observing the unfolding events. Soon, the appearance of the Four Red Yang Formation in the sky underwent a change.
Ryan's figure materialized gradually upon the luminous curtain formed by the formation.
"It's the Fourth Hokage's projection!"
"Ah! Lord Fourth Hokage!"
"What's happening now?"
"Regardless of the circumstances, we will always support the Fourth Hokage!"
"Fourth Hokage-Sama is incredibly dashing!"
With Ryan's appearance, the entire population of Konoha erupted with enthusiasm. Aside from a few enamored young women captivated by Ryan's appearance, most individuals were driven by curiosity,
What was unfolding now?
"All citizens of Konoha!"
"Today, an announcement will be made."
"For all these years, Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen! And all the damning evidence of collusion in various criminal activities committed by Hokage's assistant Shimura Danzo!"
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