"Seriously, what a bore. I haven't had enough yet." Beichen Haotian grumbled, then his eyes suddenly lit up. Turning around, he said, "How about you, Elder Koharu and Elder Homura, come fight me for a while? Oh, right, old man, do you want to join in too?"
Er... Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura were instantly rendered speechless. After living in comfort and luxury for so many years, their combat strength had long since declined from its peak. Although they were both disciples of the Second Hokage, the two of them were far weaker than Danzo, let alone the Third Hokage.
"Enough, Haotian. Stop fooling around. Today's matter ends here. Konoha has already lost White Fang over one Jonin. Losing you as well would be far too great a price. Just go back and reflect on your actions. Hiruzen, what do you think of this solution?" Danzo spoke with a solemn, serious expression.
The Third Hokage pondered for a moment, recalling Enma's words. He then looked at the devastated forest around them and nodded. "All right, we'll do as Danzo suggested. Haotian, remember this: there will be no second time. If you do it again, Konoha will grit its teeth and use every means at its disposal to arrest you."
Although he disagreed inwardly, Beichen Haotian still agreed outwardly. If someone provoked him, he would still strike when the time came.
As time passed, the Third Hokage's strength would gradually decline, but Beichen Haotian was still in his prime. With the amplification of Slaughter Mode and Sage Mode stacked together, just how terrifying would it be? Beichen Haotian was truly looking forward to it.
"All right, today's matter ends here. Everyone, go back." The Third Hokage left after saying this.
"Haotian, if you have time, come back to Root for a