Chapter 174 The Second Disagreement of the Three Ninjas
"How dare they. Yan, how did this leak out?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen was like an enraged lion. After reading the news in the Weekly Ninja World, he slammed his palm on the table in anger.
The news published in it had an extremely bad impact on him, and it could even threaten his position as Hokage. Hokage?
Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't think of how the other party got this news for the time being, but he thought about what the other party was going for. Apart from the position of Hokage, what else was worth calculating? Could it be Orochimaru or Kahn?
The more he thought about it, the more possible it was. In addition to the news that Mito Kado Yan accidentally leaked, the other party might have obtained the information from the Sand Village.
As for the agreement that Mito Kado Yan and the Sand Ninja signed not to leak secrets, Sarutobi Hiruzen saw the current situation and wished he could go to the battlefield of River Country in person and kill the Third Kazekage directly on the battlefield.
"After I left the Sand Village, I destroyed this agreement. The only person who leaked it was the Sand Village. But it's not important anymore. Hiruzen, think about how to deal with it. If it's not good, then it's not good." Mizuto Kado
En sighed and shook his head. Not only Sarutobi Hiruzen's name was on it, but also his name. Now, it's probably not just Sarutobi Hiruzen who is scolded outside, but more of him.
However, the only thing Mizuto Kado En was thankful for in his heart was that he rarely showed his face outside. Many civilians and middle and lower-level ninjas didn't know him. Some ninjas didn't even know the existence of Konoha's high-level officials.
"Elect the next Hokage? It seems that this should be the method of Orochimaru and his people."
Sarutobi Hiruzen muttered in a low voice with a fierce look on his face. In addition to stepping down as Hokage and admitting his mistakes, his best way was to deny it.
But the other party even took a photo of the agreement. Who knows if there will be more evidence? If he denied it stubbornly, and the other party brought out more inside information, then not only would he not be able to be Hokage, but even the Sarutobi clan would be affected.
"Hokage, the deputy captain of the security team, Uchiha Yashiro, wants to see you."
An Anbu knocked on the door and was allowed in, then reported to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Security Team. Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned when he thought of the things in the "Ninja Weekly". Uchiha Yashiro's visit now should be related to this matter, so he said to the Anbu: "Let Uchiha Yashiro come in."
"Yes, Hokage."
Then, the Anbu left the Hokage's office. After a while, Uchiha Yashiro walked in with a copy of "Ninja Weekly" in his hand. This action made Sarutobi Hiruzen's face darken, and he couldn't help but think in his heart: Tobirama teacher is right, Uchiha is really a born evil clan, is it deliberately mocking me! ?
"Hokage-sama, according to some news in this weekly magazine, there were 37 fights in Konoha this morning alone, involving hundreds of people, but the guards' detention rooms are not enough."
Uchiha Yashiro reported what happened in Konoha Village that morning. Although the situation was very bad, Sarutobi Hiruzen still heard from Uchiha Yashiro's report that some people supported him, not all of them were denouncing him.
After Uchiha Yashiro finished reporting, Sarutobi Hiruzen slowly said, "I know about this matter. For the time being, we will mainly use persuasion. As for those who are locked up, let them sign a guarantee letter and then release them, Yashiro-kun. I will solve this matter as soon as possible." "In
that case, I understand, Hokage-sama."
Uchiha Yashiro saw that Sarutobi Hiruzen's attitude was very firm, so he agreed immediately. He was unwilling to let those who made mistakes go so easily, but Hokage-sama's order could solve the problem of insufficient detention rooms, and the guards would not be responsible afterwards.
After the eighth generation of Uchiha left, Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke to the three people in the room: "Danzo, let the Root monitor Orochimaru and Kahn, as well as the ninjas related to Orochimaru, and the Uchiha clan!" Although many ninjas of the Uchiha
clan were taken away, the remaining strength should not be underestimated. According to Sarutobi Hiruzen's speculation, the Uchiha clan still has at least more than 400 ninjas. Based on
the population of the Uchiha clan, more than 400 ninjas are still Sarutobi Hiruzen's conservative estimate. In the Third Shinobi World War, the Uchiha clan did not go to the battlefield on a large scale. The Water Country battlefield was the first time that the Uchiha commanded a battlefield.
"I know, but the Root can't monitor so many people now, especially these three targets are still very troublesome."
Danzo took the opportunity to raise a request. Although the fourth generation of Hokage is hopeless, he still does not want to give up the power in his hands. As long as there is the Root, he can realize his ambition.
"I will increase your power and funding by half, but this must be done as soon as possible."
Sarutobi Hiruzen said to Danzo, and then looked at Mito Kado En. The latter was startled by his look, and then vaguely guessed Sarutobi Hiruzen's thoughts.
Mito Kado En sighed in his heart. This matter was indeed related to him, and he couldn't deny it. "I know, I will step forward and resign from the position of elder at that time."
Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed and said, "Yan, I'm sorry."
"It doesn't matter, it's related to me, but the most important thing now is to calm things down."
Mito Kado En pushed his glasses and said. After deciding to abdicate, he felt relieved.
"I know that the villagers and ninjas feel cheated. As long as things are calmed down, the problem can be solved. But I'm afraid of Orochimaru,"
Sarutobi Hiruzen said as his voice gradually became lower. He suddenly remembered that "Ninja World Weekly" was not only published in Konoha, but many towns in the Fire Country had this newspaper. In other words, now everyone in the Fire Country knew what he had done, and even people in other ninja villages might have received the news.
After the incident fermented, a team of Anbu suddenly surrounded the Konoha newspaper office. "Konoha Newspaper is suspected of colluding with Sand Ninja spies and disturbing Konoha's peace. Now everyone follow me to the interrogation class."
The Anbu captain said to the people of Konoha Newspaper in a cold voice. Now, under the leadership of the president, the people of Konoha Newspaper are blocking the door with "weapons". However, their weapons are a bit funny in the eyes of the Anbu ninjas. The most lethal ones should be the legs of the old stool.
The president shouted loudly: "Konoha Newspaper has the interview rights granted by the daimyo. Konoha ninjas have no right to ask about our affairs."
The Anbu captain said: "If it involves collusion with spies, the Anbu has the right to ask. If you are ready to resist, we will not hold back when dealing with enemies."
Unfortunately, when they came, there were already many people around, otherwise the Anbu people would have taken the people back directly.
"Wait a minute."
Just as the Anbu were about to act, another voice came from the side to stop them. After hearing this, the Anbu turned his head and looked. When he saw the person coming, he frowned.
After Uchiha Aoki led several members of the guard team to approach, he asked about the situation: "What happened here?" "
The Anbu has taken over the responsibility of arresting those who are colluding with the Sand Ninja spies."
Uchiha Aoki sneered, and then said: "Arresting spies is the responsibility of the guard team. If they really collude with the spies, then leave it to us." The
Anbu captain said in a deep voice: "This is the order of the Hokage."
"Then take it out. As long as you take out the order from the Hokage, the guard team will no longer intervene. Otherwise, the Anbu should not interfere in the affairs of the guard team."
Uchiha Aoki said in a tough attitude. Before the Uchiha clan went to the battlefield, Uchiha Fugaku specially convened a clan meeting and told the clan members at the captain level of the guard team about their support for Orochimaru.
Although some tough clan members disagreed, after listening to Uchiha Fugaku's analysis and the benefits that their clan could get, most clan members still agreed with this matter; as long as they were not too stupid, they could see that Uchiha Fugaku had no capital to compete for the position of Hokage, so it was better to fight for benefits for the clan members.
Uchiha Aoki was a radical among the Uchiha clan. After hearing about the Konoha newspaper, he had been patrolling nearby, so he rushed over as soon as possible to disrupt the actions of the Anbu.
"Without the order of the Hokage, you Anbu acted privately. I am a little suspicious of your purpose now. You dared to take action even against the newspaper managed by the daimyo mansion. What are you going to do, huh?"
Uchiha Aoki said coldly, and then moved his hands slightly. The remaining five members of the guard team slowly dispersed, surrounded the four Anbu teams in the middle, and dispersed the villagers who were watching on the side, with the momentum of fighting at the slightest disagreement.
"You, the Guard, want to attack the Anbu and rebel?"
"You Anbu are too suspicious. The Guard is just asking questions according to the rules. If you resist, don't blame us for exercising the power of the Guard."
Uchiha Aoki said to the Anbu without giving in. Although he was impulsive, he was not brainless. It was obvious that someone attacked the Third Hokage this time, otherwise how could such a confidential matter be known to everyone.
So now any action to destroy the Anbu will benefit the Uchiha clan.
"Okay, stop it."
Just when the situation was tense, two ninjas suddenly appeared between the Anbu and the Guard using the instant body technique. After seeing the people coming, the Anbu captain breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, someone came, otherwise if they were asked to fight the Guard, they would not have the confidence.
"I already know about this matter. Everyone in the security team, let the Anbu handle this matter. I was there when Sarutobi-sensei gave them the order, so I can prove it."
Uchiha Aoki frowned and said unwillingly: "Master Jiraiya, but the Konoha newspaper is owned by the daimyo mansion."
"Even if it is someone from the daimyo mansion, colluding with the Sand Ninja spies is treason. Let the Anbu handle it!"
When he spoke for the second time, Jiraiya emphasized his tone, and his eyes and aura became more solemn, which put Uchiha Aoki under great pressure.
He knew that there would be no good results if he continued to be tough. Jiraiya and his apprentice Namikaze Minato were both powerful ninjas. If a conflict occurred, they would not be opponents at all.
"Okay then."
Uchiha Aoki was somewhat unwilling to give up, but before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by a slightly hoarse voice behind him.
"Hehe, Jiraiya, didn't you go to visit the Nara clan today? When did you go to the Hokage Building?"