【Quiet,】
【Desolate,】
【indifferent. 】
The clear atmosphere accompanied by the evening breeze gradually penetrated into Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart and spleen. This was an area that was at the opposite end of the spectrum from the bustling and bustling Konoha city.
And he himself has forgotten how long it has been since he set foot in the autonomous region of this clan.
Three years?
Five years?
Or since the incident caused by the nine-tailed demon fox?
"Sister, who is that person walking with Brother Nashu over there?"
"Is father coming back?"
Crisp, childish whispers suddenly sounded on the street where the idle footsteps were tapping.
Following the sound, I saw a child who was no taller than a table or chair, showing his body in front of the half-closed door, with a trace of joy and curiosity in his clean eyes.
He is like a flower that has not yet fully bloomed, forming a sharp contrast with the entire bleak and solemn environment around him.
Seeing such a vivid little life, even Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had long abandoned compassion behind him, couldn't help but feel relaxed. Such a childish voice touched the softness in his heart.
Because he also has a grandson about the same age.
That's a very naughty little troublemaker.
Hearing this, the ANBU ninja who followed the Sandaime Hokage had a trace of confusion in his eyes. After all, in Konoha, even the youngest children should have heard the name of Lord Hokage.
But he still suppressed the bad mood in his heart, and stepped forward and introduced:
"This is the patron saint of Konoha Hidden Village, the Sandaime..."
However, before the ANBU ninja could finish his words, a girl with neat short hair and wearing the Uchiha clan's standard ninja uniform walked out of the room and interrupted her words:
"They are all irrelevant outsiders. You don't need to know, let alone remember."
"Father, it's because of these guys that he hasn't been able to come back."
"Come inside."
The girl's eyes were cold, and there was no proper respect in her voice. Even her whole person had an indifferent attitude that would put others away, completely fitting in with the surrounding environment.
"I know, they are the bad guys who bully us and Brother Huang!"
"I'll stay away from them."
After hearing his sister's warning, the little guy blurted out in confusion.
There was a hint of childishness and seriousness in that crisp voice.
"presumptuous!"
How dare you call Lord Hokage a bad person in Konoha!
Such treacherous nonsense instantly touched the nerves of the ANBU ninja present. Even if the opponent was just a child, the rules of the ninja world would not be exempted because of the opponent's age.
After an angry rebuke, the Anbu ninja wearing a white mask left the team and walked towards the two siblings in sight.
That angry attitude obviously meant to teach them a lesson.
However, facing such an attitude, the girl did not show the slightest fear on her face. She just blocked her younger brother behind her. Scarlet surged in her cold pupils, with two black Magatama seals engraved on them.
She was also a survivor and witness of that night.
At the same time, Uchiha Nashu, as the guide and monitor, coldly remonstrated:
"Since Sandaime-sama is here, please take care of your subordinates."
"This is an autonomous area of Uchiha, not a park or a square."
Uchiha Shingen, who was traveling with them, was also lined up in front of the siblings at this moment, with the clear smell of blood blooming together with the scarlet in his pupils.
Having experienced the baptism of the war in the east, he has obviously completely lost his youthfulness and become the mainstay of the clan.
garden?
square?
What does this mean for them?
dog?
Such implicit irony instantly ignited the anger of this ANBU team, and the belief in tolerance in their hearts also collapsed at this moment.
Just because the fellow Konoha ninja who humiliated them belongs to that evil family, Uchiha!
'choke. '
Accompanied by the sound of friction between metals, the sharp blade reflected a cold light in the setting sun. Some ANBU ninjas could not help but slowly drew their katana, and the atmosphere also dropped to zero at this moment and became tense.
Irreversible consequences can break out at any time in a thought.
At the same time, hurried footsteps also sounded on the quiet street. Following the sound, boys and girls wearing standard family clothes were rushing towards them.
And without exception, they all held ninja tools tightly in their hands, and their pupils were filled with scarlet.
Other than that, the common features are the unwiped sweat, unwiped dust, and various untreated scars. It seems that these young people have just finished training.
Such a situation of sharing the same hatred with the enemy immediately made the situation even worse.
Even if there are unrelated people passing by, they can feel the strong rejection and hostility.
"presumptuous!"
"Do you know what the consequences will be if you attack Master Hokage?"
"Or, this is all Uchiha Ara's intention!"
The ANBU ninja who was the first to step out, intending to teach the siblings a lesson, turned around and shouted angrily, with the slightest hint of threat hidden in his words.
After all, no matter how unruly the Uchiha clan is, no matter how evil that guy is outside, can he compete with the will of the entire Konoha?
The name of Hokage represents the entire Konoha!
As soon as these words came out, the whole scene seemed to become a little calmer.
[As expected, they are still a bunch of bastards who mean nothing. 】
There was a hint of cold mockery in the eyes of the scolder.
However, what he, and even Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had always remained silent, never expected.
"How dare you be rude to the patriarch, you are seeking death!"
A low growl with gnashing teeth broke out here, and a young man with three magatama engraved in his pupils suddenly rushed forward with a knife drawn, aiming directly at the rude ANBU ninja.
He was one of the tribesmen who followed Huang Qian to the eastern border, and it was there that these eyes evolved.
Such a change happened too quickly, and it was far beyond the expectations of the ANBU team present.
You know, even the fathers of these little bastards, the Konoha police force in the past would not, or to put it more radically, would not dare to draw a knife against the Anbu in Konoha, let alone launch an attack. !
What they didn't even expect was that such words were like opening a Pandora's box. Amidst several similar roars, several Uchiha tribesmen who rushed over also joined the battle circle.
Moreover, these little guys must have been filled with hatred during this long period of time, and their attacks were fierce and crazy. After being repulsed, they immediately returned to the battle circle regardless of their injuries and pain, completely attacking this stranger who stepped into the clan's territory. Become the biggest enemy in this life!
Under such seamless collisions and the intimidation of dozens of sharingan eyes, even this experienced Anbu elite left several scars and retreated steadily!
During this period, a kunai even passed by the Sandaime Hokage!
Such a ridiculous situation, such a treasonous scene, directly confused the remaining three ANBU ninjas, and they wanted to step forward to help.
However, looking at the Uchiha people surrounding them more and more, and feeling the increasingly inextricable hostility and contradiction between the two sides, the three of them could only look for instructions on the Hokage in front of them.
However, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not respond at all.
"Tum!"
The ANBU ninjas who came out of the battle ended up in the embarrassment of being bombarded into the shops on the street.
Fighting against several young Uchihas with their eyes open by one person, even the ANBU with rich experience in fighting enemies is not enough.
After all, this is a family where emotions control power!
The Sharingan is also one of the best blood successors in the world.
"Bah bang bang."
The moment the battle came to an end, there was sudden applause from the melee circle. It was Hiruzen Sarutobi who had not spoken during the whole process.
He looked at the similarly embarrassed little guys in his field of vision, and his heart felt as if a spice jar had been broken, with mixed emotions.
Maybe I really did something wrong, especially after I concluded that the Nine-Tails Rebellion a few years ago was caused by the Akatsuki organization, such thoughts of regret would well up from the bottom of my heart from time to time.
Setting foot here again today really confirmed the source of regret in his heart.
If the leader of the Uchiha clan is still Fugaku, if the Uchiha clan is still guarding the eastern border, if everything can return to the past.
Then, there won't be a situation where even a little guy who is similar to his grandson will show strong hostility towards him, right?
Even if there is some friction between the two sides, Uchiha Fugaku will suppress everything.
"As expected of the descendant who will inherit the name of Uchiha, he is very similar to your fathers."
“It was indeed ANBU’s fault just now, and I am here to apologize to the leader of the Huang clan on his behalf.
"However, I also hope that after the fight, the hostility can be turned into friendship. After all, Uchiha and ANBU are both companions in Konoha and heroes who protect the Fire Country."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice was thick and sincere, just like an ordinary grandpa next door.
However, such words did not win any friendly attitude from the younger generation present, and of course there was no continued provocative behavior.
After all, the identity of the other party is completely different from that of ANBU ninja.
No matter how unruly and unruly the Uchiha clan is, no matter how young the clan members are at a disadvantaged point of age.
But once faced with this old man, there is no advantage in public opinion or strength.
'whispering sound. '
During this period, the disdainful snorts and still cold eyes that circulated were the last resistance these little guys could express.
Because they know,
The villain who made the eldest member of his family commit suicide on the spot is this seemingly kind white-haired old man! !
"Let's all spread out."
Uchiha Nashu said to the clan members who still showed dissatisfaction in their expressions.
It is already taboo to hold a sword against the Sandaime Hokage. If he persists in showing hostility, it will also be a trouble for the clan leader.
Trouble with reputation.
After all, all the blame will be placed on Mr. Huang.
Although, he clearly knows that the family elders have not cared about such words for a long time.
But this does not mean that they are willing to hear others arbitrarily criticizing their clan leader!
"yes."
After hearing this, the group of little guys who were still showing hostility glanced coldly at the ANBU ninja who was being helped out by their companions, and then dispersed towards both sides of the road.
However, after making way and stopping, the expressions of caution and repulsion on their faces remained unchanged.
This situation was just like the other people in the village who rejected and were hostile to their clan on the day of the memorial ceremony.
【Already, there is no turning back. 】
[Then, the only choice is to keep moving forward. 】
Feeling the hostility that almost filled his senses, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly took a step forward. This was the first time he felt such direct and clear hostility in the village.
Although such hostility greatly touched his heart, he clearly knew that regrets were useless.
Now that it’s done,
Then be thorough!
Today, the reason why he chose to come in person at this evening was because he received an urgent secret letter from the border area:
[Uchiha Ara appears in the Northern Iron Country! 】
Such a message was so shocking that he did not even verify the accuracy of the message or inform Danzo Shimura of the message. Instead, he led an ANBU team and rushed here decisively in order to personally confirm the accuracy of the message. sex.
If the message from the border is true, then being able to escape the surveillance of ANBU and easily pass through the wilderness of Konoha's barrier will be such a terrifying hidden danger!
Moreover, such doubts became more and more clear in his heart.
Because according to Uchiha Ara's character, when there is a conflict between ANBU and the tribe, he should have rushed out with a curt attitude!
But until now, there has been no movement at all.
Thinking of this, Sarutobi Hiruzen lowered his eyes slightly, and his steps became a little faster.
"The patriarch is still training in the back mountain and has not returned. It seems that he has to ask the third generation to wait here, or come back another day."
After a symbolic tap on the closed hut, Uchiha Nashu replied in a neither humble nor condescending manner.
He does not know the exact dynamics of his family elder, but this does not prevent him from adapting to circumstances.
"Then take me there."
"I also want to see what kind of training ground the leader of the Huang clan used to grow to this point step by step."
However, such rhetoric was of no use to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Since he would choose to come in person as soon as he received the message, he wanted to get rid of all surprises and witness the accuracy of the message with his own eyes.
"This is not good. Prying into the secrets of the Uchiha clan."
In this regard, Nashu naturally would not give in easily, and even used some emphatic tone.
"hehe."
Hearing such questioning, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not show the slightest displeasure on his surface, and his gentle laughter wiped away the embarrassment in the room, but his true mood sank slightly.
That guy is probably really not in the clan.
Although judging from the surrounding environment of the hut, there are signs of frequent habitation, but this is too easy to fake.
"Is this humor unique to the Uchiha clan?"
"After all, I can't learn secret techniques that require the activation of the Sharingan."
"look."
The white-haired old man with a kind face tapped his eyes.
"Then please allow me to report to the patriarch."
Uchiha Nashu still didn't give in.
only,
"Hey, when I arrived, a little guy had already left alone. He should have gone to report."
"If we remember correctly, it should be called Uchiha Forest Fire?"
"Hasn't he conveyed the message yet?"
"Still, the leader of the Huang clan is not in the back mountain."
Having said this, Sarutobi Hiruzen's attitude changed slightly and his tone became tougher.
And Houshan was just saying that he didn't want to tear his face apart!
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