The coup in Kirigakure soon became known to the other Four Great Shinobi Villages. Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and Sunagakure were all focused on the puppet armor and ninja tools displayed by the Ringo Clan, as well as the enormous flying weapon.
Next came Orochimaru's appearance and the resurrection of four great figures, who joined forces to surround and kill the Fourth Mizukage.
There was actually a Forbidden Jutsu that could resurrect the dead?
The focus of Konoha's leadership, however, was on the public trial that followed. The tragic fates of the Third Mizukage and the others in particular left them feeling uneasy.
In the new Hokage Building, Hiruzen Sarutobi kept puffing on his pipe. Mitokado Homura continually rubbed his eyes, while sweat had gathered on Utatane Koharu's forehead. All of them were clearly troubled.
"Hiruzen, we have to deal with the Uchiha as soon as possible. We can't let them keep running wild."
Utatane Koharu finally spoke up. Mitokado Homura quickly followed, bringing up the Hyuga Clan.
"The Hyuga Clan also needs to be put in its place when the opportunity arises."
At this point, the only people in the village who could threaten them were the Uchiha and the Hyuga. The Uchiha were especially concerning. The Nine-Tails had been controlled by an Uchiha with a Mangekyō Sharingan, and the resulting losses had been devastating.
They couldn't give the Uchiha an opportunity. Otherwise, they would end up like the Third Mizukage.
"We'll discuss this when Danzo gets back."
Hiruzen Sarutobi gave no clear response. He also considered the Uchiha and Hyuga a threat, but he couldn't be the one to act against them. Especially with the Third Mizukage's tragic fate right before their eyes, he couldn't afford to leave behind any evidence that could be used against him.
He was old,