"What do you mean, Hiruzen!"
After hearing the Sandaime's order, Koharu's heart suddenly tightened as he went to bed.
Being caught in such a situation, coupled with such words, this, this clearly has a feeling of being left alone! !
However, at the moment, it is just a joint chuunin exam. Even if the Uchiha clan is allowed to participate, what kind of waves can it cause?
At most, it is just to let visitors from all walks of life witness the resurrection of this clan.
But this is still far from the time to panic. The power that the Uchiha clan now possesses is even one-tenth of what it was during the reign of Uchiha Fugaku.
With such a weak force, is it possible that he still dares to choose to rise up and shake the will of Konoha in front of everyone and with the arrival of various forces?
Not to mention whether it can be successful, even if it can be done ten thousand steps back, how can it gain a foothold in the ninja world in the future?
In the past, the little snake that defected from the village also bore the very symbolic name of 'Konoha Sannin'.
But now?
I don’t know which corner I’m curled up in! !
Bearing the name of treason and forbearance, except for those madmen who do not care about the cost or consequences, there is no force willing to hire or accept them.
Because everyone is worried about being bitten by these villains.
If you want to cleanse the name of this rebellious ninja, unless, unless...
After a brief period of thoughts, Xiaochun seemed to have thought of something when he went to bed, and his old eyes surrounded by eye lines also showed a deep disbelief.
unless,
Change of dynasty!
But the accumulated strength of that clan is not enough to do all this.
Then all that’s left is to find a partner and cooperate inside and outside!
And now there is such an extremely suitable partner! !
Sunagakure Village is also one of the Five Great Ninja Villages.
"No way, no way!"
"A proud Uchiha will stoop to others?"
"As an ally of Konoha, Sunagakure will choose to betray his trust?"
When Xiaochun went to bed, she couldn't control her panic and was in denial.
Crazy denial!
She is unwilling to accept this reality, because once it comes true, the entire Konoha or Shin will be completely plunged into a state of eternal disaster! !
"Xiaochun, you are really old."
"I no longer have the courage I had back then."
Looking at his old friend who only shouted, always denied and refused to face reality, Sarutobi Hiruzen was not as angry as before, but could only sigh.
"There are never permanent allies in the ninja world, there are only interests."
"We can ventilate Onoki and unite Iwagakure Village. Then we should expect that the Uchiha clan will connect with Rasa, and even form a private alliance with Sunagakure Village."
The white-haired Sandaime said slowly.
The original sharpness and strategizing were no longer visible in Yu Zhi's voice, but only melancholy and dejection.
His hand of cards has almost been exhausted, and finding a way to save some people related to him is the last thing he can do.
After all, what he once did to the Uchiha clan was terrible!
The Sandaime was in this state, causing Koharu to lose consciousness for a while before going to bed.
In the past, Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was pursuing death with the consciousness of death under the pursuit of thousands of clouds, was finally getting old.
However, one thing remains unchanged.
The spirit of being able to sacrifice yourself for your companions.
Before it was Danzo Shimura, now it's them.
At this critical moment of life and death, he chose to stay and bear it alone.
"Just, is there no other way?"
"Communicate with Luo Sha, form a true alliance with Sunagakure Village, pass on the crisis, and attack Iwagakure together!"
"Didn't they also conduct exercises at the border with the Earth Kingdom?"
"There must be an intention to use force!"
But Xiaochun was still unwilling to go to bed, and she didn't want to escape from the village in such an attitude.
Just a member of the Uchiha clan!
When Uchiha Madara was still there, he failed to overthrow Konoha; when Uchiha Fugaku was in power, he also failed to successfully start a rebellion.
Now, it is impossible for a single Aara to disrupt Konoha! !
"Wake up, Xiaochun. What the Kingdom of Wind lacks most now is land for planting, fertile soil for living and working in peace and contentment."
"Rather than the same barren soil of the Earth Kingdom."
"What's more, that guy Onoki was only defeated but not dead. The Kingdom of Earth relies on the natural chasm to make it easier to defend and harder to attack."
"The fourth generation Rasa, who was able to take orders when Sunagakure was sinking and declining, is not as stupid as you think, and he will not do some thankless things."
"You should be able to tell from his attitude of pushing forward the Chunin Exams."
Sarutobi Hiruzen analyzed it carefully.
He could very well understand his old friend's unwillingness, and his eagerness to find a way to break the situation.
But the matter has come to this, and we have no other way.
Minimizing the damage to the village and destroying the possible alliance between the Uchiha clan and Sunagakure Village, this is what he, as the third generation Hokage, needs to do now.
Even if you need to sacrifice your own life to achieve this goal.
"But,"
"But there are many outstanding ninjas in the village, right?"
"The garrison in the north has also completed its westward assisting defense. If Sand Hidden Village wants to break through the border, it has to carefully consider the price it needs to pay, right?"
"So, so!"
Xiaochun was still struggling when he went to bed, and he didn't think he was being pushed into a desperate situation.
The Hyuga clan, the Aburame clan, the Yamanaka clan, the Nara clan, the Akimichi clan, the Inuzuka clan, and so on.
In addition to these powerful clans, they also have countless elite ninjas and well-stocked ninja tools.
These, these!
Definitely not comparable to those guys huddled in the desert.
However, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not let her continue.
"That's enough, Koharu."
"We have indeed lost this time. You should go to Daming Mansion first."
"For the future of Konoha's orthodoxy, sometimes, staying alive is the most difficult thing."
This increasingly clear feeling of entrustment made Xiaochun speechless for a long time.
"Really, is there no other way?"
"Hiruzen."
When the sunset outside the window began to dim, her withered lips were able to form words.
Although the words spoken were almost the same as before, the context and tone were completely different.
Some are just like an old and desperate person, trying to gain the last bit of hope.
"I will send someone to recall Jiraiya and Tsunade."
"Let's go."
After all, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't give a very clear answer, he just talked about his next plan.
Because he had no confidence whether those two people would come back.
Just like he didn't know how much inside information Uchiha Ara knew about that night five years ago, and what extent his revenge against Konoha would reach.
"Well, if it's Tsunade who comes back, that'll be no problem."
"After all, what flows in her body is the Senju clan, the blood of Lord Hashirama!!"
After hearing these two names, Xiaochun's dim face suddenly gained a trace of color.
It seems that he has already thought of the fate of the evil clan being suppressed by the former.
"Then we are waiting for your good news in Daming Mansion."
"Do I need to take Konohamaru with me?"
There was a hint of life in her voice.
"Need not."
"If things really come to a crisis, there will be ANBU who will take him away."
"Besides, the existence of Konohamaru can somewhat calm down Uchiha Ara's possible rebellious actions."
Sarutobi Hiruzen responded calmly, but from his slightly trembling fingers, one could still feel the worry in his heart.
Konohamaru is indeed his weakness.
Even before, that guy had directly threatened him with the former's name.
But precisely because of this, he was increasingly unable to let his grandson leave early.
Otherwise, no one can guarantee whether Uchiha Ara will choose to connect with Rasa without hesitation, or whether he will attack Konoha directly.
"Okay, then take care of yourself."
Mito Kabuto stood up and interrupted the endless and meaningless conversation between the two.
Because they are not fools, as early as when the news of Iwagakure's defeat came back, it was already clear that Uchiha Ara's growth was unstoppable.
Everything done during this period only delayed the outbreak of conflicts between the two parties.
However, it is only a delay after all.
Time doesn't heal everything.
And the old man they assisted had indeed made the most correct judgment all along.
"Um."
In response, Sarutobi Hiruzen just snorted, then picked up the document placed on the desk and continued reading.
He wanted to weigh the current situation of all the forces surrounding the Country of Fire, as well as all the power that this boy could possess.
However, this kind of trade-off is somewhat meaningless.
After all, just being a Sand Hidden Village on par with Konoha cannot be easily solved.
The only good news at the moment is that Iwagakure, Kirigakure and Kumogakure are all engaged in their own internal affairs and cannot get distracted. Otherwise, Konoha is really not far from destruction this time.
[There is still a chance, there must be a chance. 】
[I will definitely keep this inheritance! 】
door,
After moving to bed, Koharuya Mito Katoyan stood quietly for a long time.
Although they didn't want to think about it, there was an inexplicable throbbing crazily rising from the bottom of their hearts at this moment.
This conversation, this meeting,
This may be the last time these old friends have a conversation and the last time they see each other.
They didn't get to say goodbye properly when Danzo left. Now, let them take one more look.
a long time,
This 'heavy' Hokage door was slowly closed.
The sound of slight footsteps gradually faded away in the corridor.
.........
.........
Ara came to the Hokage building alone when the moon was above the treetops.
With no ANBU watching and no barriers set up, the symbolic land of Konoha at this moment was like an empty building with no one around, exuding tranquility everywhere.
'Tap tap tap. '
Climbing up the stairs and walking along the long corridor, Huang finally found a glimmer of light coming from the crack in the door in this dark building.
'Crack. '
Aang Xin opened the closed door with his hand, and warm light rushed out from the inside of the door.
The room is not too big, and you can get an overview of the interior with just a glance. A simple guest sofa is placed on the left side of the entrance, and a solid wood desk is placed on the right opposite to the guest sofa. There are three sides of the desk. There are several custom-made cabinets with documents inside.
A white-haired old man was sitting behind the desk. At this moment, he was flipping through the documents spread out on the desk, with lingering smoke rising from an old pipe.
The Hokage hat, symbolizing his identity, was placed on a hook beside him.
If all previous factors are put aside, this is a kind, amiable, and respectable half-century-old man.
No, even if all factors are not put aside, he is also like this for most residents and ninjas in Konoha.
"What do you want from me?"
Huang opened the door and entered without any etiquette. He just asked straight to the point. Naturally, there was no respect or any emotion in his voice.
At the same time, his face frowned slightly.
For him, a non-smoker, the white mist filling the room was somewhat repulsive.
"Oh, sorry."
"I've been smoking tobacco for half my life, and some habits can't be changed."
After hearing the inquiry, the Sandaime raised his eyes from the case file.
He did not scold the visitor for not knowing etiquette or rules, but noticed the young man's slightly frowning expression, and immediately explained with apology, and then extinguished the pipe with lingering smoke.
Huang didn't answer, he still looked at the old guy in his field of vision with an indifferent and distant expression, and was not touched at all by the other person's words or actions.
If possible, he really wants to kill the mastermind behind the scenes that prompted Brother Zhisui to die unwillingly and made the entire family fall into this state.
But he can't.
He himself could bear the charges of disrespect, disrespect, and even assassination of his own Hokage, but he did not want the family behind him to bear such charges.
Therefore, he will choose the best time.
The time to restore the truth five years ago.
Then settle the grievances between them.
During this brief silence, Sarutobi Hiruzen naturally penetrated the mind of the visitor and recognized the gap between the two of them that could never be repaired.
After sighing softly in his heart, he immediately revealed the purpose of summoning the other party:
"Some of the surrounding forces that are cooperating with us want to see you in the Chuunin exams."
"I remember, Chief Ara, you haven't participated in the assessment to be promoted to chuunin yet, right?"
"So I want you to participate in this assessment and win the final competition."
The old man spoke in detail, without adding any exaggeration.
This might also be the first time that he arranged a task for the young man in his sight without any thought.
"ha?"
Upon hearing such a mission, a trace of wanton contempt suddenly appeared on Huang Na's calm and cold face.
"Is the Sandaime-dono really old?"
"Or do you want me to eliminate all the participants in the second test to win the Chunin Exam in advance?"
"It's such a boring mission."
"Find someone else."
As he said this, Huang wanted to leave here.
After all, Yu Zhi has the blood of the Uchiha clan and has his own pride.
Participating in such a trial is as boring as putting a lion into the sheepfold.
Although it has to be admitted that there are indeed some rams with great potential to start growing horns, but after all, they are still a bunch of lambs.
"of course not."
"I want you to compete normally and win the championship in the third individual competition."
"This is important for the future development of Konoha."
After hearing such a bloody description, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not feel angry at all, but spoke very patiently towards the boy who was about to leave.
"Not interested in."
Huang continued to walk towards the door.
Seeing this, the white-haired Sandaime had no other options. The Uchiha clan's stubbornness was as deep-rooted as their own pride. Once a decision was made, it was almost impossible to be persuaded to change it.
So, before the man left, he changed the subject.
"I'd like to have a good talk with you."
"I don't want to see another conflict between the Uchiha clan and Konoha."
"It's not good for both sides."
Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice was filled with sincerity.
"Konoha?"
Hearing the sound, Ara, who had already stepped out of the Hokage's office, suddenly stopped and picked out a very meaningful word.
"No, this is a problem between me, the people behind me, and your lineage."
He continued to add, his voice filled with coldness and solemnity.
