"Lord Hokage, the score on the reverse side is 7:6 in favor of the white side. As we just agreed, Konoha can begin preparing to surrender now."
Shimura Danzo's lips curled in mockery, giving Hiruzen Sarutobi no chance to press the issue further.
He was cold and decisive.
As though he knew Hiruzen Sarutobi's personality better than anyone.
"Surrendering now is not merely surrendering. It is to preserve our remaining strength, so that Konoha can survive better in the future!"
Shimura Danzo cut through the chaos and settled the matter!
Uncle, the blade in your hand back then had not been fast enough, nor ruthless enough. Today, I would shatter this so-called Hokage system myself!
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was incomparably ugly, dark as black ink on rice paper. Yet at this moment, he could not utter a single rebuttal.
He thought of Danzo.
If Danzo had been here, he surely would not have undermined him today.
They had both acted for Konoha.
No matter what, they would never let Konoha collapse!
He also thought of the Uchiha Clan. Though the Uchiha Clan had always caused trouble before, they loved Konoha as well. Compared to others, the Uchiha Clan had been almost excessively loyal to Konoha!
At that moment.
His regret was so great his guts turned green.
If he had not forced the Uchiha Clan back then, would the outcome have been different now?
With Uchiha Akira here, Konoha would never have fallen to such a state!
Looking at the crowd watching him, Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a long sigh, closed his eyes, and said, "Fine. Konoha... surrenders."
Now that the desire to surrender had arisen, even if they forcibly rallied their forces.
The other clans would only provide people without making an effort. Surrender was already inevitable.
Ten minutes