That was the Ninja God!
The First Hokage, the founder of the Konoha Hidden Village, who ended the chaotic era together with Uchiha Madara, was an existence of absolute reverence for Konoha Ninja.
To be used for human experimentation… if this got out, Konoha would become a laughingstock.
If even the First Hokage was dissected, who would still believe in the Fire Will?
"Slander, this is blatant slander! You evil Uchiha brat, this old man will…"
Shimura Danzo's eyes widened. No matter how deep his cunning, he was extremely flustered at this moment.
He reached out and tightly gripped a kunai that gleamed with a sharp, cold light.
He originally wanted to destroy the metal box with lightning speed, but he was stopped by several figures.
Body Flicker Technique.
The Hyūga Clan Head, with veins bulging in the corner of his eyes, assumed the starting stance of the Gentle Fist, but he couldn't stop the kunai.
Because in front of him was the Aburame Clan Head, wearing black sunglasses and carrying a huge jar. He extended his arm, and densely packed parasitic insects extended forward along his open fingers, firmly enveloping the kunai.
"Lord Danzo, if it's slander, then we must investigate the matter thoroughly. This item cannot be destroyed."
Aburame Shibi, whose body was covered by a hooded trench coat and who had always been unwilling to get involved in the complex relationship between the Ninja Clan and the Hokage, spoke up.
All the Ninja watched this scene in astonishment.
Normally, even if the Hokage and the Ninja Clan fought tooth and nail over power, the Aburame Clan would not intervene or take sides.
Compared to complex interpersonal relationships, the Aburame Clan preferred to cultivate strange insects, which led everyone to subconsciously ignore this Ninja Clan.
But in fact,
The Aburame family's foundation and strength ranked among the top in all of Konoha. Although there were no particularly powerful clansmen, their insect-manipulation secret techniques allowed most Aburame clansmen to possess considerable combat power.
Shimura Danzo's face was ashen as he asked, "Aburame Clan Head, do you understand what you are doing?"
Aburame Shibi replied calmly, "Of course I understand. Doing this is all to protect Konoha."
Familiar words,
Shimura Danzo had no reaction, only the anger of being stabbed.
But Aburame Shibi remembered very clearly that these were the words Shimura Danzo had said when he forcibly took Torune away back then.
Originally, it should have been his son Shino who was taken away, but Torune agreed to Shimura Danzo's request to protect Shino. Afterwards, Aburame Shibi repeatedly pleaded with the Hokage, but it was all in vain.
Before, Aburame Shibi, who saw the relationship between the Hokage and Shimura Danzo, knew in his heart that Shimura Danzo alone could not unscrupulously take Torune away. Behind him was the unshakeable great Buddha, the Hokage.
But now, with the butcher's knife in hand, if he continued to remain silent, he might as well be devoured by the insects within his own body.
Even if it meant being held accountable by the Hokage later, Shimura Danzo had to receive his due punishment.
"Hiashi, even you…"
Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart was heavy, and his eyes were filled with disappointment.
He understood that Shimura Danzo's crime was unforgivable, but couldn't it wait until after the Chunin Exams and the foreign Ninja had left?
As the Hokage, he would definitely give them an explanation then.
But they just had to do it at this time… completely disregarding the village!
Especially the Hyūga Clan Head,
Who was willing to endure humiliation and sacrifice his younger brother, Hizashi, for Konoha back then, but now he was subtly standing against him, the Hokage.
He wasn't protecting Shimura Danzo, but protecting Konoha.
Under the pressure of the Ninja Clan,
Sarutobi Hiruzen's powerful Chakra aura began to waver. His face, though old, had been robust, but now it suddenly seemed as if his spirit had drained away in an instant.
Continue to protect Shimura Danzo, or compromise?
If it were the young Sarutobi Hiruzen, with his Five Release Ninja Art perfected to the extreme, the Enma summoning beast, abundant Chakra, having cultivated three renowned Kage-level disciples, and leading Konoha to win two Ninja World Wars—a Ninja Hero…
Even facing the Ninja Clan before him, he could make a strong decision and end this farce with his personal will.
But now,
Sarutobi Hiruzen had to admit his old age. Although his gradually hunched body could still barely maintain combat power, the vigor of his youth had long been worn away by time.
Tsunade left without cause,
Jiraiya quietly left the village, claiming to seek the Child of Prophecy,
Orochimaru defected after conducting human experiments,
His eldest son died in battle, and his younger son Asuma became estranged from him, going their separate ways,
If Shimura Danzo, who managed Root and bore the dark side for the Hokage, also fell, his prestige as Hokage would plummet to rock bottom.
After thinking for a moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen gritted his teeth and said, "Although the Root Organization has always been managed by Shimura Danzo, all his affairs are monitored by the Anbu. I have not found any reports related to human experimentation, so Shimura Danzo's suspicion can be ruled out."
After careful consideration, he still decided to protect Shimura Danzo.
Sasuke suddenly spoke up, "Does Lord Hokage know everything about Root?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Sasuke and affirmed, "As the Hokage, I know everything, which is why I dare to believe that Shimura Danzo would not do…"
His voice abruptly stopped.
A glass bottle appeared in everyone's sight, with a nearly rotten eyeball floating inside.
Bewitching red pupils, deep black tomoe.
Sharingan.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart sank, and his gaze returned to Sasuke's face, as if he saw a hint of a triumphant smile.
He felt something was wrong, but before he could move, Sasuke's figure suddenly vanished from its spot.
The next moment,
He squeezed out all the Chakra in his body, unleashing his last Black Flame, and slashed at Shimura Danzo with extreme speed.
Shimura Danzo pulled out a kunai and calmly blocked the descending blade, sneering, "In front of everyone, you still dare to attack this old man?"
Sasuke's lips curled up.
Shimura Danzo frowned. The kunai struck the blade, emitting a crisp sound.
The Black Flame, which had been attached to the blade, suddenly extinguished, then engulfed his right arm.
His sleeve was burned to ashes, and the bandages burst open.
"Lightning Release: Eight Thunder Gods!"
Blood gushed from his eye sockets, streaming down his cheeks.
The three tomoe spun wildly, forming a new pattern. Eight-petaled markings extended directly outward from his pupils like sharp blades, lacking the mysterious allure of typical Mangekyo, instead filled with a chilling aura.
A buzzing sound of lightning suddenly erupted, and black and red lightning struck the sealing apparatus, instantly shattering the heavy equipment.
As the sealing apparatus exploded, the right arm, imbued with Wood Release Chakra, and the horrifying, grotesque eyeballs were exposed to everyone's sight.
Sasuke forced himself up and said loudly, "Lord Hokage, since you are aware of everything, then I would like to ask, was it your command for Shimura Danzo to collude with the rogue Ninja Uchiha Itachi to massacre the Uchiha Clan?"
The atmosphere suddenly plunged to freezing point.
Everyone stared at Shimura Danzo's right arm in shock, not a single person spoke.
Even seeing Sasuke Uchiha awaken the Mangekyo Sharingan was not as captivating in their eyes as Shimura Danzo's right arm.
Regarding the Uchiha Clan massacre, even if the Ninja Clans suspected something, they could pretend not to know.
But there absolutely could not be evidence exposed in the open. Once exposed, it would be like tearing down that veil. Under everyone's gaze, if the Ninja Clans continued to feign ignorance, it would mean admitting defeat and submission.
At that time, Shimura Danzo's dark hand would dare to seize their bloodlines, just as he eliminated the Uchiha.
This was the bottom line!
This time, things had really escalated… and it put the Third Hokage, who had just spoken, on the hot seat.
You said you knew everything about Root, so how do you explain the Uchiha massacre? How do you explain the Sharingan on Shimura Danzo's arm?
The halo that enveloped the Hokage,
Was forcibly torn apart by Sasuke Uchiha, an orphan, with the tactics of a rabbit fighting an eagle!
What to do?
Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart sank to rock bottom. He hadn't expected such a turn of events. He looked around, still unwilling to give up, and said, "Clan Heads, there is still no concrete evidence. Perhaps the Sharingan was exchanged by Shimura Danzo from the Reincarnation Game? We cannot jump to conclusions."
"My clan has a player. A three-tomoe Sharingan is expensive. Ten of them embedded in an arm? Hatake Kakashi can't even handle the Chakra of one Sharingan. To maintain Chakra balance, Uchiha bloodline is needed… Is the Fire Shadow Consultant's salary that high?"
Hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's excuse, Shimura Danzo quickly climbed up the ladder and said, "I am still the head of the Shicun Family, isn't that enough?"
"Not enough!"
"Consultant Danzo, we need an explanation!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen was tied to the same boat as Shimura Danzo. Now, not only was he helping Shimura Danzo, but he was also saving his own prestige. He said, "Perhaps the Sharingan exchanged from the Reincarnation Space is an inferior version and can be controlled without the Uchiha bloodline…"
"Excuse me, Mr. Hokage, I need to interrupt you."
A voice suddenly sounded.
Without any warning, Fang Yi suddenly appeared in the Forest of Death. He was still wearing his usual noble robes, and his overly young face bore a gentle smile as he said, "The items produced by the Reincarnation Game are absolutely authentic, with no falsehoods whatsoever, and their effects are not diminished. Although I have no intention of disturbing Konoha's internal affairs, the reputation of the Reincarnation Game cannot be slandered."
He held an iron chain in his hand, and behind him followed a clumsy but endearing Jackal.
He looked at the patterns in Sasuke's eyes with some surprise and smiled, "A Mangekyo that is somewhat different from fate. It seems Mr. [Revenge Hawk] has found a new path through the Reincarnation Game."
His game nickname was suddenly brought up,
Even Sasuke, who was filled with the obsession of revenge, felt a strange sense of shame, which made him not respond.
"Game Merchant, Fang Yi?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen narrowed his eyes. Out of Ninja instinct, he quickly scrutinized this mysterious man who had suddenly appeared and was beyond his control.
This was the first time he had seen this mysterious man who had stirred up a game craze in the Ninja World.
His previous fleeting glimpse through the Telescope Technique was not clear.
But even after seeing him in person now, he still gained nothing.
Even the summoning beasts of the three legendary Sage Regions, who master special Sage Mode energy, would emit faint energy fluctuations.
Even the Ninja who became players, Sarutobi Hiruzen had observed carefully, also had various peculiar energy fluctuations.
However, the Game Merchant in front of him seemed like a complete ordinary person, without any power whatsoever.
But this thought lasted only for a moment.
Sarutobi Hiruzen was not foolish; he would never treat the other party as an ordinary noble just because of this.
The other party had the confidence to appear directly, surely possessing the strength to protect himself, no weaker than Shimura Danzo or himself.
"Yes, it's me."
Fang Yi nodded in acknowledgment, released the rope in his hand, and said, "Not only am I here to uphold the Reincarnation Game's reputation, but I am also here because I was just attacked by a Konoha Ninja."
"The attacker consumed a secret medicine that overdraws life force. At the last moment, he was willing to offer everything to make a deal with me."
The clumsy and endearing Jackal scampered towards Shimura Danzo.
Sarutobi Hiruzen showed a surprised expression and asked doubtfully, "A Konoha Ninja tried to assassinate you?"
He suspected the Game Merchant was looking for trouble. He had clearly ordered all active Ninja to strictly…
Suddenly,
He quickly turned his head and looked at Shimura Danzo, whose face was extremely grim, not far away.
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