Konohagakure.
In the meeting room of the Hokage Building, the atmosphere was almost stagnant.
The news from Orochimaru shocked them all.
It was just Senju Nawaki alone, and Doma Senju didn't even take action?
Just wipe out the high-end forces of Sunagakure and Konohagakure in one fell swoop.
Through Orochimaru's retelling, they felt the cruelty of the battlefield.
The people from Konohagakure who participated in the war were stronger than those present here. They were the elders of the Uchiha clan, the Sarutobi clan, and the Ino-Shika-Chō clan.
Each of them possesses extraordinary Kekkei Genkai and secret techniques!
He was killed instantly by Senju Nawaki's opening move.
Konohagakure's intelligence department analyzed the Mokuton scene described by Orochimaru and concluded that Senju Nawaki's strength is comparable to Hashirama Senju.
To create such power.
It seems that Sunagakure suffered the heaviest losses, but it is Konohagakure that is truly facing a devastating disaster.
They were afraid that Senju Nawaki would take revenge.
If retaliation comes, how should they respond? They all examine themselves to see if they have done anything excessive to the Senju clan.
You must find a way to protect yourself.
The loss of high-end forces broke the balance within Konohagakure.
The top force that died was the Sarutobi clan and his supporters.
Now Hiruzen Sarutobi is facing unprecedented doubts.
"Hiruzen, your actions this time have brought an unprecedented crisis to Konohagakure. You are no longer qualified to continue leading the village.
Your presence will make the Senju Group hostile to Konohagakure, so you will resign the Hokage position with dignity."
Danzō Shimura straightened his upper body and spoke without any politeness.
"Danzō, you really can't wait."
Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at everyone present, his eyes filled with disappointment.
These people avoided his gaze and didn't want any contact.
Finally, he nodded helplessly.
Everyone present reached a consensus to remove him from the Hokage position.
After hearing the information reported by Orochimaru, his first reaction was disbelief.
Senju Nawaki, how could it be possible that it suddenly became so powerful.
He had no choice but to believe the intelligence that came from the battlefield one after another. It made him feel hopeless and filled with fear.
At this time, he not only did not resent Danzō Shimura, but he was grateful to him for leaving himself a decent appearance.
Resigning from the Hokage position would actually protect him and allow him to escape punishment.
"I suggest that Tsunade come back and inherit the Hokage position."
Homura Mitokado sighed and made a suggestion.
Everyone nodded, even Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded secretly, agreeing with this decision.
If Tsunade comes back, they in Konohagakure won't have to worry about Senju Nawaki's revenge.
This is also the only viable path for Konohagakure.
There was only one person who shook his head slightly, as if mocking everyone, and that person was Orochimaru.
He also knew at this moment that the reason he was able to escape was not because of his strong ability to save his life or how lucky he was.
But it was Senju Nawaki who let him go.
After that battle, he realized the gap between them.
My heart is filled with desire for power.
That kind of devastating attack is not the limit of Senju Nawaki. The flower in the center of the war is still unforgettable to Orochimaru.
That flower seemed to contain what he had always pursued.
His little action was noticed by Hiruzen Sarutobi, who asked with a frown.
"Orochimaru, do you have different ideas?"
Everyone's eyes were once again focused on Orochimaru.
Orochimaru was the only survivor of that battle.
"I'm afraid not. I've tried to contact Tsunade, but she didn't respond. She simply said that her relationship with Konohagakure and me has ended."
Orochimaru lowered his head, his side bangs covering his left eye, and spoke in a calm voice.
State a fact that makes everyone helpless.
Hiruzen Sarutobi targeted Senju Nawaki, and the Sarutobi clan swallowed up the Senju clan. They also followed in the footsteps of the Hokage, and the harm they caused to Senju Nawaki and the Senju clan was irreparable.
The Jōnin in the conference room started talking in groups, and the matter even escalated to the point of quarreling.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was full of worry. He heard the content of the quarrel, which was all directed at him and the Sarutobi clan.
He is bearing the consequences of forcing the Senju clan away.
These senior ninjas almost joined forces to bring him before Senju Nawaki.
He missed Jiraiya, the obedient student, a little.
He thought about countermeasures in his mind and spoke unconfidently.
"Anjing, leave this matter to me. I will persuade Tsunade to come back and serve as the Fourth Hokage.
I will publish my confession to the Ninja World, admitting my evil deeds against the Senju Clan, and will not implicate Konohagakure."
After Hiruzen Sarutobi finished speaking, he collapsed in his seat. The spirit in his heart had been wiped out and the way of ninja had been broken.
The discussions among the Jōnin in the conference room finally quieted down.
Orochimaru glanced at his teacher and admired him in his heart. He retreated to advance, which not only stopped everyone on the scene from talking, but also found a way out for himself.
If Tsunade really comes back, Hiruzen Sarutobi will have a great chance of success and not be held accountable if he reveals his crimes and begs for forgiveness from Senju Nawaki.
In Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes, the reason Orochimaru was able to come back alive this time was that Senju Nawaki still cared about their old friendship.
But what he didn't know was that what Senju Nawaki was grateful for was that Orochimaru sheltered him when he was weak and protected him when he was unable to protect himself.
The most important thing is that Orochimaru is a pure person and is recognized by Senju Nawaki.
Hiruzen Sarutobi will never be forgiven by Senju Nawaki, and the Sarutobi clan will never be forgiven by the Senju clan.
This is a life-and-death feud. If Senju Nawaki had not defied fate and changed his destiny, he would have become a scapegoat now.
"Hiruzen, I suggest that all the former assets of the Senju and Uzumaki clans be returned to Senju Nawaki.
In addition, the Senju clan and the Uzumaki clan have a tradition of intermarriage.
The current Nine-Tails Jinchūriki Uzumaki Kushina is very supportive of Konohagakure, and as a token of Konohagakure's sincerity, she can marry Senju Nawaki, and the two have a good relationship."
Koharu Utatane suddenly suggested, with a gleam in her eyes.
All the opinions put forward were substantial things that could be seen and touched, rather than the empty words that Hiruzen Sarutobi said.
He once remembered Uzumaki Kushina, who had a dream of becoming Hokage. Asking him to sacrifice himself for Konohagakure would also help her achieve her dream.
By doing this, Senju Nawaki's memory of Konohagakure can be awakened and the crisis can be resolved.
After Koharu Utatane finished speaking, everyone fell into deep thought and analyzed the feasibility of the plan.
"The Nine-Tails is still in Uzumaki Kushina's body. Will it increase the strength of Senju Nawaki?" Danzō was a little hesitant.
"To the First Hokage, the Nine-Tails is just a little toy. The same is true for Senju Nawaki. This just proves our sincerity." Koharu Utatane retorted.
Others hesitated.
Hiruzen Sarutobi touched his pipe and said firmly, "I agree. I will come personally to persuade Uzumaki Kushina."
With Kushina's mentality, if he really combines with Senju Nawaki, the probability of him being forgiven will increase.
The biggest trouble is convincing Uzumaki Kushina.