Dark night enveloped the earth and the bustling Konoha Village.
When the lights of thousands of houses are about to go out, the lights in the Hokage's office are still brightly lit.
At this time, fierce quarrels sounded in the office.
Hokage assistant Shimura Danzo slapped his hands on the desk and said angrily: "Hiruzhan, you have indulged Uchiha Mitsuki too much! The most important thing to do about the Fire Country is to arrange for 'Gen' to go there!"
The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the official documents and pens that were blown away on the table, and frowned: "Danzo, you don't have to ask about this matter anymore!"
Hearing such a perfunctory answer, Danzo Shimura pointed at Sarutobi Hiruzen's nose and said angrily: "You are simply making fun of the future of Konoha! Uchiha Mitsuki is just a little clever kid!
If you give him such a task, once he messes up, the Fire Country will become Senju Sukeo's personal property! We..."
Listening to his old friend's questioning, Sarutobi Hiruzen sneered in his heart. He knew very well that sending people from the 'root' to deal with matters in the Country of Fire would never be possible.
The means of killing and violence only brought short-term shock and surrender, but left behind greater hidden dangers and hatred.
In addition, "Gen" has been tending to leave the ANBU recently. How could Hiruzen Sarutobi allow Danzo to intervene in the political situation of the Fire Country at such a sensitive time and make "Gen" become too big to lose?
After giving up the option of 'root', after some comprehensive consideration, Sarutobi Hiruzen had two candidates in mind, one was his confidant Nara Shikadai, and the other was his junior disciple Uchiha Mitsuki.
Since Nara Shikashiro had to participate in the competition for the position of Jonin squad leader, Sarutobi Hiruzen had to give up Nara Shikashiro as the best candidate.
So in the end, Sarutobi Hiruzen could only place his bet on Uchiha Mitsuki, who had never let him down.
Thinking of this, Sarutobi Hiruzen put down the official document in his hand, leaned on his chair, and said impatiently: "That's enough! Stop talking, Danzo!"
Danzo Shimura waved his hand angrily and said in a serious tone:
"Hiruzhan, you are just fooling around! His surname is Uchiha, have you forgotten?"
Hearing the word Uchiha from Shimura Danzo's mouth, Sarutobi Hiruzen was furious.
Back then, he, Shimura Danzo and others were in a critical situation. If Uchiha Kagami hadn't risked his life to save them, they would have died long ago. How could they be as prosperous as they are today!
The more Sarutobi Hiruzen thought about it, the angrier he became. He sneered and said: "Uchiha? Have you forgotten that your life was given by the mirror?
Also! Don’t think that I don’t know anything. I know exactly what you have done to my disciples in the past few years!
An adult cannot tolerate a child, Danzo, you really disappoint me!"
'How is it possible, how could Hiruzen know!'
Hearing this, Danzo's mind went blank, and an emotion called fear completely exploded in his heart. He took a few steps back and trembled:
"Hiruzhan, you...!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen put the Hokage hat on his desk on his head, stood up from his chair, and walked towards the door step by step. When he passed Danzo Shimura, he lowered the brim of the hat,
He buried his whole face in the shadow of the bamboo hat and said in a deep voice:
"Where there is light, there must be darkness. Even if you separate your 'root' from the ANBU, I will not do anything to you! But if you attack your companions in the village again, then even if Senju Jiexiong is facing a powerful enemy, I will not do anything to you!"
I don’t mind taking away your power and cutting off my own arm!”
After saying that, Sarutobi Hiruzen walked straight out of the Hokage's office, leaving the gloomy-looking Shimura Danzo inside.
…
The night was just right, as beautiful as a girl's veil, mysterious and moving.
At the gate of Konoha Village, Sarutobi Hiruzen had no time to appreciate the beauty of the night. He watched with a worried face as he saw off Hatake Sakumo, Hinata Ashiki, Yuhi Super Red, Yamanaka Ijin, Aburame Shikio, Inuzuka Naruto and others.
He hurried away with the Inuzuka family's ninja dog.
Not long ago, when he had just returned home and was preparing to eat, Hatake Sakumo, who was tired of his travels, actually brought the news that Uchiha Mitsuki was asking for help, and he was instantly startled into a cold sweat.
Sarutobi Hiruzen knew very well that nothing could go wrong in Windfire City, so he immediately sent out all his idle confidants.
Ninjas are always incredibly efficient.
After Sarutobi Hiruzen gave an order, everyone gathered at the gate of Konoha in less than ten minutes.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had been waiting at the gate for a long time, looked at Inuzuka Ming who had mixed in with the crowd and came uninvited, with some doubts in his heart.
After receiving the hint from Aburame Zhiqiang, he temporarily put aside his doubts and let everyone set off quickly.
In the night, the prime-year Hokage wearing a god robe stood quietly next to the gate of Konoha, looking at the figures of his subordinates who had long disappeared into the night and thinking deeply, even his favorite cigarette was out of place.
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After a long time, Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed, turned around and left.
'Sigh... I'm too impatient. This boy, Mian Yue, is still too young! Once Wind Fire City's plan fails, then I'm afraid this election for Jonin squad leader will be in vain again!'
…
On the other side, the land of the Thousand Hands Clan.
Senju Jiexiong and his younger brother Senju Jiezong were sitting in the courtyard drinking wine in front of the moon.
When Senju Sukeo thought about how ugly Sarutobi's face would become after Hiruzen's death, he felt extremely happy in his heart.
He took a sip and put down the glass, and said in a drunken tone to his younger brother Senju Sukemune: "Hiruzen is only sending out reinforcements at this time. I'm afraid Uchiha Mitsuki's bones will be eaten by wild wolves."
After hearing what Senju Jiexiong said, Senju Jiexiong was not as optimistic as his brother.
There is no other reason. In the past three years, Qianju has suffered too many losses.
Qianju Jie Zong looked at his brother who was so happy that Xia Fei's cheeks were drunk, and he felt worried in his heart.
Three years ago, the Senju, which was originally in a good and prosperous situation, not only lost the position of Hokage within easy reach like a cooked duck, but also bad luck and bad things happened one after another.
First, the Uzumaki Country, a huge support from other villages, was wiped out overnight by Kirigakure Village, leaving no time for Senju to react or provide support.
Immediately afterwards, Uchiha Tonqiu, under the instigation of the Hokage line, fought with his brother Senju Sukeo for the position of Jonin squad leader and became angry and violent.
Seeing the situation taking a turn for the worse, Senju Jiezong once suggested to his brother Senju Jiexiong:
He gave up the position of Jonin squad leader to Uchiha Tonqiu, and then joined forces with Uchiha to attack the Hokage line, thereby easily taking over the position of Hokage.
It's a pity that his brother Senju Sukeo, who means the position of Hokage, can't bear the feeling of not getting the position of Hokage and having to give up the position of Jonin class leader. He is full of anger towards Uchiha Tonqiu who dares to challenge him.
Disdainful and angry, he always refused to join forces with Uchiha and missed the opportunity.
Looking at his brother who had not been able to see the situation clearly until today, Qianju Jie Zong shook his head in disappointment. He raised his head and stared at the moon hanging high in the sky.
Will the child named Uchiha Mitsuki really die as easily as Kurama Masaki said in his letter? Senju Sukemune had a question mark in his heart.
In the past three years, he has become very clear that under the successive blows, the reputation of Senju in Konoha has been greatly reduced...
The troubled Senju Sukeo saw his short-sighted brother Senju Sukeo lying on the wine table, feeling heartbroken and helpless.
He shook his head and looked at the night sky again. He didn't know when, but the night sky had turned pitch black.
Looking at the night sky covered by dark clouds and the bright moon disappearing, Senju Jie Zong seemed to see the Senju clan suppressed by the Hokage clan. He couldn't help but lamented:
"The weather is unlucky!"
At this moment, he was full of confusion about the future of the Thousand Hands Clan.
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Windfire City, the Manor of the Takei family.
In a darkened bedroom, Mr. Takei was sleeping lightly on the bed. Even in his sleep, he frowned.
At this moment, a chill suddenly penetrated his neck. Mr. Takei was startled, woke up from his sleep, and his eyes widened.
"Tsk, don't move, look at it, it's bleeding!"
A chuckle sounded in Takei Xiaofu's ears.
At this time, the tingling sensation on his neck clearly told Takei Xiaofu about the current situation.
A thin layer of cold sweat broke out on the tip of his nose. He was so frightened that he didn't dare to move. He carefully turned his eyes and glanced in the direction of the sound. He was shocked!
'It turned out to be the ruthless young ninja at the daimyo banquet! Is he here to kill me?'
Takei Xiaofu was terrified. After a moment, he suppressed the fear in his heart and opened and closed his mouth slightly, for fear of disturbing the sharp weapon on his neck.
"You are a ninja of Konoha, right? How dare you assassinate the Minister of Fire Country?"
Uchiha Mitsuki didn't respond, but pressed the kunai in his hand against Takei's skin, letting the murderous weapon linger around Takei's neck and cheeks.
The bloody kunai soon left a long blood mark on Takei's skin.
Although it didn't puncture the skin, Takei Xiaofu was so frightened by the cold and slimy feeling that he rolled his eyes.
Uchiha Mitsuki looked at Takei Xiaofu who had collapsed in defense, appeared in his field of vision with a smile, and asked in a cold voice: "Let's talk?"
As if grabbing a life-saving straw, Takei Xiaofu responded quickly: "Talk, talk!"
"I know that you were an accomplice who killed your father! I also know that you couldn't help yourself. Have you ever thought about revenge? I can help you!"
Uchiha Mizuki said this. After a moment of pause, he took back the kunai in his hand to show his sincerity.
Takei Xiaofu breathed a sigh of relief. He first wondered how Uchiha Mitsuki knew this, and soon became angry when he heard the word revenge.
Seeing Takei's face full of pain and hatred, Uchiha Mitsuki continued to speak:
"You should know who is the culprit, right?"
The word "culprit" seemed to be endowed with magic power, echoing in Takei Xiaofu's ears again and again. He followed Uchiha Mitsuki's voice and once again returned to the tree in the middle of the lake that gave him endless nightmares.
That morning, he was deceived by his most trusted teacher, and threatened by his most respected elder.
His hands were stained with red that could not be washed away, and he himself became the culprit of his father's death!
Thinking of this, Takei Xiaofu gritted his teeth and said: "It's that devil Sato Harutoyo!"
Takei Xiaofu's answer made Uchiha Mitsuki very satisfied. He used illusions and said in confusion:
"You are under the control of Sato Harutoyo. He will definitely not be wary of you. When the time comes, you can give him a fatal blow from behind! Before that, I will remove your poison!"