The Hokage's Legacy

In April of Konoha Year 41, two major events that shocked the ninja world occurred in Konoha.

First, a Hidden Cloud Village ninja died under mysterious circumstances in the Hyuga Clan Grounds.

Regarding this matter, Konoha and Cloud each stuck to their own story and refused to back down. The Ninja War, which had been completely settled for nearly a year, began to stir once more.

But to those with clear eyes, war could not truly break out. The Fourth Raikage merely wanted to use the incident's impact to squeeze some benefits out of Konoha.

Yet Hyuga Tenko, the Hyuga clan head, showed rare resolve. He firmly accused Hidden Cloud Village of coveting the Byakugan and even boldly declared that his clan alone would stand against Hidden Cloud Village.

The ninja world buzzed with discussion. Just as this matter was still escalating, Konoha revealed another shocking piece of news.

Shimura Danzo, hailed as Konoha's Root, had conducted human experimentation and transplanted a series of Kekkei Genkai, including Wood Release and the Sharingan.

Only two days after the rumor spread, Konoha Lightning Uchiha Chen led Senju Nawaki and Hyuga Hiashi in an assault on the Root Base, demanding an explanation.

Before long, the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, declared Shimura Danzo a Rogue Ninja and issued a Special Class Pursuit Order.

With the help of his loyal subordinates, Danzo fought a bloody battle and refused to surrender. In the end, he escaped Konoha and vanished without a trace.

The news shook the ninja world.

The impact of Danzo becoming a Rogue Ninja was far more far-reaching than the death of the Cloud Envoy.

It was even greater than the impact of Fugaku's attack on Konoha.

The Konoha Crush Plan had not caused large-scale ninja casualties; it had merely damaged some buildings. Given