As time passed, the resentment in Konoha's people only grew deeper.
And after calming down and thinking things through, they realized that there seemed to be a figure behind everything—
The Third: Hiruzen Sarutobi!
If the Hokage had communicated with the Uchiha Clan in advance and strengthened the village's defenses, the Uchiha Clan would never have had the chance to leave the village in its entirety.
If the Hokage had been properly prepared, the Nine-Tails would not have gone berserk and caused the village such enormous losses.
If the Hokage had personally taken the battlefield, the village's ninja would not have been routed by the Third Raikage's sudden arrival.
If the Hokage had been more forceful, they would not have had to pay reparations to their enemies!
In the end, hadn't the village become like this because of the Hokage's incompetence?!
Whether Konoha's civilians or ninja, they could not help but think so.
As the village's highest authority, the Hokage had to take responsibility and give everyone an explanation!
Amid the public outrage, some Konoha civilians had already begun protesting, demanding that Hiruzen Sarutobi give everyone an explanation.
Hokage Building.
Inside the Hokage's Office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi puffed on his pipe again and again, his brows knotted tightly together.
Although he had made some mental preparations, he had never expected things to develop to this extent.
Given the current public opinion, if he did not do something, he would likely have no choice but to resign as Hokage.
Just as Hiruzen Sarutobi was deep in thought, Shimura Danzō, looking full of high spirits, pushed open the door and walked in.
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi look up, Shimura Danzō could barely suppress the smile at the corners of his mouth. "Hiruzen, you've seen the villagers' attitude. If you don't take the initiative to