"Takenaka, I understand your thoughts, but little Monkey is Konoha's Third Hokage. If he dies, Konoha will lose all face!"
Konohagakure, Senju Clan Compound.
In the yard, Mito Uzumaki looked at Takenaka Kaguya with some embarrassment and said that she felt the killing intent on Takenaka Kaguya. Although it was not directed at her, it made her body stiff for a moment.
She didn't care whether Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō died or not. She learned that Orochimaru used Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu developed by Second Hokage. When Hashirama and Tobirama were channeled, this kind of ninjutsu that fooled the souls of the dead made Mito Uzumaki want to beat Hiruzen Sarutobi to death with his own hands.
However, just like what she said to Takenaka Kaguya, Hiruzen Sarutobi is Third Hokage of Konoha and represents the face of Konohagakure, so he cannot die, at least not in the hands of Takenaka Kaguya, a man from another village.
Otherwise, Konoha will lose face!
However, regarding Mito Uzumaki's statement, Takenaka Kaguya thought that in the original work of Hokage, Kumogakure once sent people to Konoha to sign a peace treaty after the end of Third Shinobi World War, but took the opportunity to kidnap the future Crown Princess Hinata Hyuga.
In the end, he was killed by Hyuga Hiashi. It was not Konoha's fault, but Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was in power, actually chose to hand over Hizashi Hyuga's body in order not to cause a war.
Therefore, there is no such thing as face. If there is, it means that the pressure he gave Konoha is not enough.
Looking at the embarrassment on Mito Uzumaki's face, Takenaka Kaguya shook his head firmly and said, "Sister Mito, if it weren't for your sake, I wouldn't even say hello to Konoha before taking action.
Of course, if sister Mito, you insist on keeping Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō, then I can promise you.
It's just that the friendship between us ends here."
As soon as these words came out, the embarrassment on Mito Uzumaki's face became more intense. She frowned and looked at Takenaka Kaguya helplessly and said, "Takenaka, are you really going to this step?"
"Sister Mito, everyone needs to be responsible for their own choices, whether you or me, Hiruzen Sarutobi, they are the same.
If, sister Mito, you agree to leave Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō to my disposal, then I can reconsider whether the alliance between Konoha and Uzushiogakure can continue.
But if you are sister Mito and you must keep them both, I can only express my regret.
After all, there is no way I would allow a hidden village that had betrayed its alliance to continue to have good relations with Uzushiogakure.
How to choose, continue the alliance between the two villages, or break up the two villages, and then each will settle down with his destiny!
Mito sister, you make your own choice!"
After Takenaka Kaguya finished speaking, his figure suddenly flashed and the whole person disappeared in an instant.
However, his words echoed in the air, "Sister Mito, I will give you three days to think about it. After three days, if I don't get the answer I want, then let's go to war!"
"Hiss!"
Because Takenaka Kaguya did not cover up what he said when he left, Konoha and the patriarchs of the Ninja family came to wait outside the yard where Mito Uzumaki lived in order to know the news as soon as possible.
Now, after hearing the ultimatum given by Takenaka Kaguya, everyone looked at each other and couldn't help but take a breath.
"What should we do? It seems that Hiruzen Sarutobi has really offended Lord Takenaka. If Lady Mito refuses Lord Takenaka's request, we will face the wrath of New Generation God of Shinobi!"
Among the crowd, Hyuga Clan, the current patriarch Hyuga Toko, had a bitter look on his face and sighed helplessly.
On the side, the Uchiha Clan patriarch shook his head, frowned and said, "It is a matter of Konoha's survival. We cannot stand idly by and wait for Lady Mito's decision.
I think that even Master First Hokage and our former clan leader Madara Uchiha are no match for him, which is enough to show that we Konoha are not qualified to go to war with Uzushiogakure."
"Yes, his power is beyond common sense. Not to mention anything else, just looking at his appearance as Black Dragon before, I couldn't think of any idea of resisting." Inuzuka Clan's clan leader nodded in agreement.
"..."
Afterwards, the heads of the other clans expressed their opinions one after another.
After listening, Hyuga Toko coughed twice, and then said to everyone, "Let me declare something first, if Konoha's enemy is the other Ninja, even if we Hyuga Clan and Konoha are destroyed together, Hyuga Clan will be happy to do so.
However, Hyuga Clan owes its current glory to Lord Takenaka, not to mention that we Hyuga Clan still owed Lord Takenaka three conditions, so no matter what, we Hyuga Clan will not go to war with Uzushiogakure."
After saying this, the Uchiha Clan leader also immediately expressed his position. "Third Hokage doesn't have much favorable impression of us Uchiha Clan. Over the years, the overt and covert suppression has made us Uchiha Clan clansmen feel suffocated.
Therefore, once the two villages start a war, we Uchiha Clan will not participate in the war!"
The two wealthy families Konohagakure, Hyuga and Uchiha all have this attitude. Even if the others wanted to say something, they ended up saying nothing.
At this time, the representative of the three Ino-Shika-Cho families, Nara Clan patriarch Yun Nara, said, "The matter has not reached this point yet. Since Lord Takenaka has given three days, it means that there is still room for maneuver in this matter.
The key to whether the two villages will go to war now lies in whether Lady Mito agrees to the request made by Lord Takenaka. So, we have been discussing here for a long time, and ultimately it depends on Lady Mito's decision.
Instead of discussing it here, why don't we go in and discuss it with Lady Mito.
Whether it's war or peace, wouldn't it be better to wait until a conclusion has been reached before expressing one's position?"
"Yes, I agree." Torifu Akimichi nodded.
"We Yamanaka Clan also mean the same thing."
After the patriarchs of the three Ino-Shika-Cho families expressed their stance, everyone nodded in unison.
However, before they knocked on the courtyard door, they saw the courtyard door open, and then Tsunade came out and said to everyone, "Everyone, my grandma invites you to come in and discuss something."
After a while, everyone filed in. Before Mito Uzumaki could say anything, everyone expressed their attitude in advance.
Among Sarutobi Clan Compound, Hiruzen Sarutobi's father was also Sarutobi Clan Jonin who worked as a tour guide for Takenaka Kaguya when Takenaka Kaguya first came to Konoha. His body was already trembling because of his old age.
He looked at the seriously injured Hiruzen Sarutobi with strong disappointment.
"Hiruzen, my father has warned you a long time ago, never to provoke Lord Takenaka, but you never took my words to heart.
Now that you have caused a big disaster, tell me, what should you do now?" Sarutobi Patriarch asked in a deep voice.
"Father, I..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to explain something, but he knew it was too late.
Especially what Takenaka Kaguya said just before leaving proved that Mito Uzumaki, whom he had always thought was the backhand, failed to calm Takenaka Kaguya's anger.
Lowering his head, Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped talking and just knelt on the ground, his body trembling slightly.
Seeing this, Sarutobi Jonin, as a father, couldn't help but sigh and said, "Oh, that's all, let's go on a trip for my father. I hope that after Lord Takenaka took away my old life, he wouldn't spare your life for Lady Mito's sake."
"Father, no..." Hiruzen Sarutobi heard this and quickly persuaded him.
However, before he could continue, he heard his father smile bitterly, "Although you are a bastard and disobedient son, but no matter what, I am your father.
Even though you have been Konoha Third Hokage for many years, I still think you are still a child.
Okay, that's it. If you can survive, my father hopes that you will always remember not to provoke Lord Takenaka again.
After all, he is more powerful than everyone in Shinobi World knows."
After that, Hiruzen Sarutobi's father used Body Flicker Technique and suddenly disappeared.
After a while, Konohagakure.
On Hokage Rock, Takenaka Kaguya is currently sitting on top of Hiruzen Sarutobi's avatar, quietly watching everything about Konoha. At the same time, his Advanced Observation Haki is also covering the entire Konoha.
Suddenly, a familiar and old figure appeared. Takenaka Kaguya didn't even look back and said, "Old Sarutobi, we haven't seen each other for many years, right?"
"We haven't seen each other for many years. It's really an honor for me to still remember Lord Takenaka.
It is said that time is not forgiving, and I have grown old, but Lord Takenaka you are the same as when you were young, not much has changed.
Originally, Konoha and Uzushiogakure were allies, and nothing disharmonious happened over the years. However, Quanzi ruined everything. I really have no shame in seeing you Lord Takenaka again." Hiruzen Sarutobi's father looked around with a wry smile and sighed.
"Haha, old Sarutobi, you're still here, aren't you?" Takenaka Kaguya didn't look back, and still spoke calmly.
"Bang!"
Suddenly, Hiruzen Sarutobi's father knelt down on his knees and prayed. "Lord Takenaka, there are thousands of mistakes, all of which are Hiruzen's fault. However, the alliance between the two villages has lasted for more than thirty years. It would be a pity to destroy it.
Please also ask Lord Takenaka, for the sake of Lord First Hokage, not to give up on the alliance between the two villages.
I am willing to use my own life to exchange for Hiruzen's way of survival, and please be kind to Lord Takenaka!"
Hearing this, Takenaka Kaguya felt calm. He didn't even give Mito Uzumaki face. Old Sarutobi and he were just acquaintances. How could he agree?
Therefore, after only two seconds of silence, Takenaka Kaguya shook his head and said, "Old Sarutobi, get up, I'm not interested in your life.
Likewise, your life is not enough to exchange for your son's life, so you should go back."
"No!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi's father said quickly, "Lord Takenaka, you are also a father of children. You should understand how sad it would be for a father to not be able to take good care of his children.
I know, Hiruzen He has made a big mistake that cannot be forgiven.
But please Lord Takenaka, for the sake of your friendship with Mr. First Hokage and Lady Mito, please spare Hiruzen's life.
He is Third Hokage of Konoha, and he cannot die in your hands, otherwise the relationship between Konoha and Uzushiogakure will never be restored."
Listening to these words, Takenaka Kaguya's calm face showed a touch of emotion, and then he said in a deep voice, "Old Sarutobi, I understand your mood, but as I said, your life is not enough.
Uzushiogakure During this siege, nearly four hundred people were lost. Such losses cannot be wiped out with just one life.
Moreover, no one is immune to death. I saved your Konoha's First and the second generation, and now the third generation is dead in my hands. It's no big deal."
"Lord Takenaka, please!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's father knocked his head heavily on the ground. Because there happened to be a small stone there, his forehead bled instantly.
However, old Sarutobi seemed not to notice, knocking on the ground one after another.
Finally, after a while, he felt that old Sarutobi had almost knocked himself to death. Takenaka Kaguya finally sighed and said in a deep voice, "Okay, old Sarutobi, you can commit suicide. All you want is to keep your little Monkey alive. Okay, I promise you."
"Really? Thank you Lord Takenaka, thank you Lord Takenaka." Old Sarutobi quickly said gratefully, and took the Kunai he had prepared long ago in his hand, and was about to commit suicide immediately.
At this time, I heard Takenaka Kaguya continue to say, "You can avoid the death penalty, but you cannot escape the punishment of living. I will destroy the Chakra in your little Monkey and that brat Shimura Clan in their bodies.
In addition, Sarutobi Clan, Shimura Clan, Chunin and Jonin will all die!"
"What..."
When old Sarutobi heard this, his body, which was almost exhausted, trembled suddenly.
He wanted to say no, but when he looked at the tall back of Takenaka Kaguya, old Sarutobi finally sighed and said helplessly, "As long as the two villages don't go to war, it all depends on Lord Takenaka!"
"Pfft!"
After that, old Sarutobi stabbed the Kunai in his hand into his chest, and finally closed his eyes and died quietly.
It wasn't until old Sarutobi's life ended that Takenaka Kaguya turned to look at him, and then sighed, "Why bother?"
After saying that, he flipped his palm, and instantly a Sealing Scroll appeared in his hand. He walked to the body of old Sarutobi and took the body inside.
Immediately afterwards, he used force on his hand and suddenly threw the scroll towards Sarutobi Clan Compound.
The next second, I saw a scroll falling from the sky in the center of the Sarutobi Clan's clan, directly smashing a deep pit into the entire ground, but the scroll was not damaged at all.
"Old Sarutobi asked the two villages not to go to war at the cost of his own life and to save Hiruzen Sarutobi's life. I agreed.
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō are the main culprits that caused Uzushiogakure to be besieged by Shinobi Allied Forces. They can avoid the death penalty but cannot escape the punishment alive.
Konoha destroys the Chakra in the two people's bodies, and all Jonin and Chunin from the Sarutobi Clan and Shimura Clan families need to die."