Chapter 7 Outside the Hokage Building
"Let's go, we'll meet them outside."
Fugaku instructed his clansmen to bring the heads of Konoha's 4F and walked outside.
The remaining Uchiha Clan members, full of spirit and with burning gazes, followed his steps.
"Stop!"
A shout came from the stairs, and Fugaku turned to see that it was Kakashi.
Kakashi looked at the corpses on the ground in shock, his gaze sweeping over the heads carried by the Uchiha Clan members, then fixed intently on Uchiha Fugaku, who was leading them.
His hand went to the forehead protector covering his left eye, as if he wanted to lift it.
Fugaku watched him lift his forehead protector without changing his expression. Just as he was about to lift it, he calmly spoke: "White Fang's death was caused by Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo. Do you want to avenge your father's killer?"
Kakashi stopped his hand, a look of disbelief flashing in his eyes.
Seeing Kakashi frozen, Fu Yue withdrew his gaze and walked towards the main door. The remaining Uchiha Clan members coldly glanced at him and followed closely behind Fugaku
Outside the Hokage Building, many Ninja from various clans had already arrived. They hadn't heard any sounds, only watched in shock as Uchiha Clan Ninja controlled the entrance, unable to see what was happening inside.
They didn't understand the situation and didn't dare to rush in casually, so they could only observe from outside.
The Ino–Shika–Chō Trio, who always acted together, stood side by side, their faces grim as they stared at the entrance of the Hokage Building.
"I have a bad feeling,"
Nara Shikaku, known as Konoha's strategist, murmured. He frowned and whispered, "You all need to be mentally prepared…"
Before he finished speaking, someone shouted.
"They're coming out! Someone's coming out!"
Everyone stared intently at the figures emerging from the main entrance.
Nara Shikaku squinted, trying to discern the round objects in the hands of the Uchiha Clan members, then his eyes suddenly widened, feeling a chill surge from the soles of his feet up his spine to his brain.
Boom!
Inoichi Yamanaka, pale-faced, gripped Nara Shikaku's arm and shook him: "Shikaku, Shikaku, am I seeing things? Why do I see Hokage-sama's head? And the three adults, Danzo…"
Akimichi Choza, standing nearby, also had a blank stare.
Nara Shikaku sighed, his gaze one-third bitter, one-fourth shocked, and a few parts complex.
He knew that Konoha Village's sky was about to change.
Before the Ino–Shika–Chō Trio, loyal to the Hokage, could step forward, someone angrily shouted: "Uchiha Fugaku, you are audacious! How dare you murder Hokage-sama!"
As soon as this person spoke, some people on the outer perimeter who hadn't seen yet were suddenly shocked.
"What? Hokage-sama was murdered by the Uchiha?"
"My heavens, are the Uchiha really that ruthless?"
Many people cursed, but uniformly, they didn't make many moves.
Didn't you see that the Ino–Shika–Chō Trio, loyal to the Hokage, weren't moving? Some smart clan leaders didn't step forward, but instead observed the situation.
These past few years, they had suffered exploitation from Danzo, enduring hardships they couldn't speak of. Today, many felt a secret satisfaction upon seeing Danzo's head.
As for the death of Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, they felt some anger, but not much.
When a person dies, it's like a lamp going out. They were more concerned with what benefits they could gain from this.
After all, the person was already dead, and they were still alive, weren't they?
So many people stood by coldly, also because of the terrible things Hiruzen Sarutobi had done in recent years. Ever since the Fourth Hokage died, he stepped forward to become Hokage again, but he didn't solve many problems. Instead, he made many foolish decisions, allowing Danzo to exploit them. When they went to Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi to complain, Danzo faced no consequences.
They had been dissatisfied for a long time!
Leaves don't turn yellow in a day, and hearts don't grow cold in a day!
Three feet of ice is not formed in a single day!
However, there was one person! He was somewhat different! His eyes blazing, he stared at Uchiha Fugaku on the steps in front of the Hokage Building, eager to move, feeling his whole body's blood boiling and burning.
He was Konoha's proud Blue Beast, Might Guy!
To be able to kill the strongest Hokage in history, Third Hokage-sama, his strength must be incredible!
It seems my youth is about to reach its peak! I can only use that move!
"Eight Gates Released Formation, Gate of Death,"
Before he could utter the word 'Open', Might Guy was surprised to find Kakashi appearing in front of him, stopping his action.
"Kakashi, why are you stopping me from burning my youth?" Might Guy asked, his face shocked and confused, chattering incessantly: "This is the critical moment when Konoha most needs its proud Blue Beast to burn his youth!"
Kakashi's face was ashen. Fu Yue had told him earlier that Third Hokage and Danzo were the murderers of his father. He hadn't yet questioned him for clarification, so he naturally couldn't stand by and watch his friend use that move to fight Uchiha Fugaku to the death.
His friend had trained hard for many years; he couldn't even imagine how strong Might Guy would be after opening the Eight Gates. He didn't know if Uchiha Fugaku could withstand the Eight Gates Released Formation. If Uchiha Fugaku died, where would he find the truth?
His father's death was a lifelong pain for him, so he naturally couldn't stand by and lose the opportunity to learn the truth when it was right before his eyes.
"Calm down, Might Guy."
Under Kakashi's persuasion, Might Guy ultimately chose not to make a move.
Fugaku was somewhat surprised to see so many people standing by coldly.
He didn't care about those who only dared to curse from within the crowd, and looking at the leaders of the major noble clans, he calmly said: "Shall we sit down and talk?"
Nara Shikaku, who had been tense, breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that Konoha couldn't withstand any more turmoil now. As long as Uchiha Fugaku was willing to talk, it was naturally best to avoid fighting.
He looked around. The clan heads of the major noble families hadn't spoken, seemingly waiting for someone to take the lead, or perhaps also worried that Uchiha Fugaku might act against them.
After all, any discussion certainly wouldn't take place openly on the street. No one present was a fool.
Nara Shikaku no longer hesitated. He worried that delay might lead to complications, and it would be disastrous if Uchiha Fugaku changed his mind.
He stepped forward and said: "Clan Head Fugaku, if you wish to talk, we certainly can. How do you propose we talk?"
"Everyone is waiting outside. Let the clan heads of our major noble families sit down and talk."
Nara Shikaku nodded. He looked left and right and said, "Gentlemen, shall we go together?"
Hyuga Hiashi, Shibi Aburame, and Inuzuka Tsume exchanged glances and all nodded.
With such a huge commotion today, almost all Jonin in Konoha Village, except those on missions, were present—roughly over a hundred Jonin. They didn't believe the Uchiha Clan would dare to incur public wrath and kill a few of them.
Killing them would be useless anyway; they had no grievances or enmity with the Uchiha Clan.
"Clan Head Fugaku, please."
Nara Shikaku thought more clearly, knowing that since Uchiha Fugaku wanted to talk, he certainly wouldn't make a move against them.
With Nara Shikaku leading the way, the clan heads of several families followed.
"You all wait outside."
After giving his instructions, Fugaku looked at Nara Shikaku and the others approaching, said "Please," and then turned and entered the Hokage Building.