A Shinobi Hero in His Twilight Years Still Commands Awe

The Hokage's office Meeting Room was brightly lit.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, a cigarette dangling from his lips, looked down at the three. He was no longer in his Chunin Ninja Exams; even in his final peak, he still exuded an aura of authority.

"The Kumogakure's methods are indeed despicable. We must fight! Now that the village has experienced the Third Shinobi War and the Nine-Tails' Rampage, although the younger generation has not yet matured, I fear that other ninja villages will ultimately benefit from it. If we don't fight, the Kumogakure will have a difficult time explaining itself."

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi an aura of authority, causing Mitokado Homura to frown deeply. "Sarutobi, don't act rashly. The village hasn't even had a chance to catch its breath after the losses of the Third Shinobi War. If Konoha and Kumogakure are dragged into the quagmire of war, and the other ninja villages have a few years to recover, I'm afraid they might join forces and not give us a chance to breathe."

"That's right. Iwagakure, Kirigakure, and Sunagakure are all recuperating and cannot be disturbed." Utatane Koharu frowned as she spoke about the current situation.

The Third Shinobi War was definitely the most brutal war in Konoha's history. Although the First Shinobi War and Second Shinobi War were also fierce, Konoha was at least able to keep the enemy at bay, and the wars were almost all fought on foreign soil.

As a result, the Third Shinobi War had already reached the Land of Fire, and Konoha was fighting a defensive war. The Battle of Mount Kibune was also within the Land of Fire, Kirigakure even dared to send the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Mist deep into Konoha's territory. From this, you can imagine how badly Konoha had been fighting at that time; they were completely at their last gasp.

In the Battle of Kannabi Bridge, Minato Namikaze's victory forced Iwagakure to withdraw from the battlefield, instantly Prestige to rival that of the Legendary Sannin and making him a crucial asset in the Hokage nomination race.

The Third Shinobi War was definitely the most tragic; otherwise, how could the Third Hokage have ultimately had to resign in the end?

At this moment, the usually taciturn Shimura Danzō let out a sinister sneer, "I think you're overthinking things. This incident happened within the Hyuga Clan, so we can take this opportunity to nip the unsettling elements within the village in the bud."

"Danzo, you!" Mitokado Homura frowned upon hearing Danzo's words, wanting to retort, but Danzo sneered, "Am I wrong? The Uchiha and Hyuga are known as the two strongest clans in Konoha. Their strength has made them a village within Konoha. The Uchiha are in charge of the Konoha Military Police Force. Who among you can command them?"

"Furthermore, the Hyuga Clan's strict rules, including the distinction between the Main Family and the Branch Family, show that, in my opinion, the Hyuga Clan's rigidity is deeply ingrained. Like the Uchiha, they are all stubborn and incorrigible. This is a good opportunity to teach the Hyuga Clan a lesson and show them that no matter how strong the Hyuga Clan is, they still have to listen to the village."

At this point, Danzo Shimura Danzō a sinister snort, "And what about the Uchiha Clan? If they really get caught up in war now, what if there's another Nine-Tails' Rampage?"

At Shimura Danzō's reminder, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu immediately frowned and tensed up. The Sharingan and the Nine-Tails were indeed the things they feared most.

Upon hearing this Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his pipe and said in a deep, resonant voice, "Danzo, don't exaggerate. Konoha hasn't reached the point you're making it out to be."

Hiruzen Sarutobi is currently at the peak of his power, and what he cannot tolerate most is any criticism of the village under his current rule.

With his aura fully unleashed, Hiruzen Sarutobi intimidated the three of them, saying in a deep voice, "As long as I am here, Konoha will not fall into chaos, nor will it fall into chaos!"

The lessons of Third Shinobi War were still fresh in his mind, and he could not repeat the same mistakes. Just thinking about the losses in Third Shinobi War, which ultimately led to his resignation, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and made a decision.

"The village needs to recuperate, Hyuga Clan certainly needs to be taught a lesson so they know who the Hokage of Konoha is now. Danzo, you can continue to keep a close watch on the Uchiha Clan. As for the envoys from Kumogakure who want to cause trouble, then I'll have a good spar with them."

"Order Orochimaru to go to the border, and at the same time, notify all the ninjas there to be ready for war at any time. I want to see if those kids from Kumogakure have the guts to start First Shinobi War. Kumogakure dares to start a war, Konoha will fight back!"

At this moment Hiruzen Sarutobi his full power, his aura was quite formidable. Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu smiled in the Meeting Room. "Sarutobi, it's good that you have such confidence."

They still believed in their old friend's methods, while Shimura Danzō felt a pang of sadness upon witnessing the Third Hokage's domineering and autocratic demeanor.

Damn monkey, it's you showing off again, it's always the same.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's ability to shoulder the responsibility during the most chaotic period was a testament to his skill and courage.

The next day, as expected, the envoy from the Land of Lightning stormed into the Hokage Building in anger and started causing trouble. As the Hiruzen Sarutobi Hokage not get involved in this matter, so Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, the higher-ups, had something to do.

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu took turns engaging in a protracted argument with the delegation from Kumogakure, the Kumogakure of the Land of Lightning.

Root.

Back at Root, Shimura Danzō's face was extremely gloomy, and his one exposed eye gleamed with a sinister light. Gritting his teeth, he angrily said, "Monkey! What a clever trick! I've fallen for your scheme again."

Upon returning, Shimura Danzō realized that Konoha had suffered severe losses in the Third Shinobi War, but Kumogakure was in no better shape. Konoha dared to fight because of its strong foundation; could Kumogakure's foundation, however strong, compare to Konoha's?

"You little monkey, you're clearly taking advantage of the fact that Kumogakure won't dare to start a war, that's why you're so reckless."

At this moment, Danzo was so Danzo that he almost bit his teeth to pieces and swallowed them. The Kumogakure had suffered severe damage in the Third Shinobi War, not to mention that the Third Raikage had died. If a war really broke out with the Hidden Konoha Village, Konoha Hidden Leaf Village was afraid of being taken advantage of, but the Kumogakure was even more afraid of the Iwagakure taking advantage of them.

"Well done, well done! You put the Hyuga Clan, then used Orochimaru to travel to the border to intimidate the enemy, and finally, after Konoha and Kumogakure signed a peace treaty again, you monkey got all the benefits."

Thinking about this, Shimura Danzō Hyuga Clan. Damn it, you monkeys get all the benefits, and I'm left to take the blame.

"Fine, Sarutobi, you're ruthless. Since you're heartless, then don't blame me for being ruthless too." Shimura Danzō's exposed eye revealed a sinister glint. "Konoha doesn't belong to your Sarutobi family. Sarutobi, you've been suppressing me your whole life. Shinnosuke, a brat, Shinnosuke to ride on my head."

Konoha's methods were also quite swift; Orochimaru appeared Konoha Main Gate in the afternoon.

"Teacher, please be careful on your journey to the border."

Uchiha Yoru came to see him off with a respectful expression. Just last night, something happened, and today the Third Hokage sent Orochimaru to the border to make an appearance. Indeed, this Shinobi Hero is not to be underestimated.

Based on the timeline of the original story, Konoha defected the following year after the Hyuga Affair Orochimaru. However, in the early stages of his defection, Orochimaru took Anko to the border Land of Sea, which clearly indicated that he was already preparing to defect at that time. But then, he was ambushed at the door by the Third Hokage in Konoha.

Therefore, it is speculated that Orochimaru was dispatched by Sarutobi to the border to intimidate enemy countries during this period. (A plausible explanation)

"Haha, don't worry, Night."

At this moment, Mitarashi Anko, carrying a backpack, was filled with excitement, unaware of what this trip would bring her.

"Teacher, will Anko be a burden to you if she goes with you?"

As he said this Uchiha Yoru glanced meaningfully at his teacher, while Mitarashi Anko's eyes widened. "Yoru, don't think you're a genius just because you've awakened the Sharingan. Just you wait, I'll catch up to you someday."

Orochimaru seemed unaffected by the bickering between the two, instead revealing his unique smile as he said in a hoarse voice, "Yoru, perhaps Anko will need to rely on you in the future. After all, all ninja missions are fraught with danger, and even a C-rank mission cannot be taken lightly."

Orochimaru was clearly implying that their plans were fraught with danger, and that Anko was in danger no matter who she followed. She should either distance herself now or be eliminated first, so that the two of them could move forward without distractions.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Yoruro smiled. In the original timeline, Anko clearly refused to defect with Orochimaru, so she was abandoned and left behind, but this could also be considered a form of protection.

"Then, teacher, please be careful."

The two exchanged a glance and smiled. Orochimaru could use this opportunity to transfer all the data within Konoha out of the village.

As the sun set, Konoha, wearing a Konoha vest and Mitarashi Anko Forehead Protector. Konoha Orochimaru Uchiha Yoruro softly with a melancholy expression.

Yes, there is no such thing as absolute certainty. Only when one's strength reaches the point where one can sweep away all obstacles can one be fearless.

"Um, Uchiha Yoru."

Just then, a soft call came from beside him. Uchiha Yoru turned his head and looked at the person who had spoken to him in confusion. He saw a ninja wearing a blue hat and holding a Senbon stick in his mouth, who was guarding the Konoha Main Gate, awkwardly greeting him.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Uchiha Yoruro immediately taken aback. Shiranui Genma? He then smiled and nodded in response, but inwardly he was sweating bullets. Had he given himself away?

"Um, who are you?"

Shiranui Genma stepped forward with an awkward smile, looking at the person in front of him who was obviously younger than him but was already a prominent figure in Konoha. He felt a sense of injustice at comparing himself to others.

"Um, I am Shiranui Genma, the Fourth Hokage's bodyguard."

It was obvious that Shiranui Genma blushed slightly when he said that. They, as his guards, were still alive, but the Fourth Hokage was dead?

Shiranui Genma awkwardly scratched his head, then lowered his voice and said, "Um, Lord Yoru, do you have time later? We have to hand over our shift in half an hour."

Seeing Shiranui Genma's cautious yet awkward demeanor, Uchiha Yoru wanted to know what the other was planning, and he even felt a little guilty.

"Okay, I'll go to the first tavern on the street ahead."

With a slight nod, Uchiha Yoru spoke with a smile on his face, and Shiranui Genma secretly breathed a sigh of relief and showed a grateful expression. At this age, he had reached this point without being arrogant or superior. Instead, he was full of sunshine, which made him feel a lot of emotions.

When the three of them became the Fourth Hokage's bodyguards, they were practically floating on air. But in less than a year, they were brutally beaten down by society, and they clearly experienced what it means to be cold and indifferent to others, and what it means to be forgotten once someone leaves.

Under the cover of night, three ninjas entered a private room in a Tavern.

"Lord Yoru, I apologize for keeping you waiting so long."

As soon as Genma Shiranui, Tatami Iwashi, Namiashi Raidō Deivashi entered the private room, they apologized profusely. Uchiha Yoru, seeing Shiranui Genma, smiled and waved his hand, saying, "I haven't been waiting long. Please have a seat."

He was very curious about why these three people had come to see him. He had spent the last half hour thinking it over carefully, but he still couldn't find any oversights. Moreover, the other party's attitude didn't seem to indicate that they had discovered anything.

Thus, Shiranui Genma, Tatami Iwashi, Namiashi Raidō Iwashi, three ninjas who were clearly eighteen or nineteen years old, were filled with tension and even a little restless when facing a ninja who was even younger than them.

Seeing the expressions on the three people's faces, Uchiha Yoru smiled and nodded, saying, "I wonder what business the three of you have with me?"

In terms of rank, Shiranui Genma and Namiashi Raidō are Special Jonin, Tatami Iwashi is Chunin, and Uchiha Yoru is Jōnin. In terms of status, the three are commoners, but he is from the Noble Houses Uchiha, one of the current Sannin Orochimaru's Disciple. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration for the three of them to call him "Master".

Namiashi Raidō and Tatami Iwashi laughed awkwardly, their eyes constantly gesturing towards Shiranui Genma. It was clear that the three regarded him as their leader, as evidenced by their name, 'Genma Squad'.

Under the prompting glances of his two teammates, Shiranui Genma gave an awkward smile. Then, suppressing his trepidation, he hesitated for a moment before speaking tentatively to the younger boy before him, "Well, the Kumogakure and the village are about to conclude a peace treaty. That will probably be the time when Lord Orochimaru ascends to the Hokage Position."

"We, we..." Shiranui Genma, feeling uneasy and hesitant, gritted his teeth, lowered his head, and said in a deep voice, "Our Genma Squad wants to join the Seventh Division of the Konoha Military Police Force and is willing to serve Lord Orochimaru."

At this point Namiashi Raidō and Tatami Iwashi hurriedly stood up and bowed respectfully at a ninety-degree angle to Shiranui Genma. Upon seeing this, Uchiha Yoruro what the three of them were planning.

However, if something is so easily obtained, people probably won't cherish it too much.

Thinking of this, Uchiha Yoruro a meaningful smile as he looked at the three of them. In this strange atmosphere, after a long while, as the three of them were filled with anxiety and unease, the other party finally spoke.

"Sit down first, perhaps we can talk first."

Uchiha Yoruro smiled. This was truly a subordinate delivered right to his doorstep. He would definitely accept him, but he needed to teach him a lesson, otherwise the other party wouldn't cherish him.

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