Angry Third Hokage

Inside Konoha's Hokage's Office, Hiruzen Sarutobi still wore a delighted expression, his eyes fixed on the crystal ball in his hand. Like a surveillance feed, it continuously displayed scenes from the Konoha Women's Bathhouse.

Although the Third Hokage's face was full of solemnity, he could not help snickering inwardly. These female ninja are flourishing. This is all thanks to my, Hiruzen Sarutobi's, achievements.

The Third Hokage sighed again. "The Uchiha Clan has been exterminated, the ninja world is temporarily at peace again, and the Sarutobi Clan is still Konoha's foremost great clan. Even if I step down, the Sarutobi Clan will not collapse. I've placed those elite clansmen in positions of power."

Hiruzen Sarutobi switched the scene again, setting it on the ninja school. With a serious expression, he said, "Let's see how Naruto is doing."

When the crystal ball's image shifted to the school gates, he saw Shimura Ken delivering an impassioned speech, calling himself a living beast one moment and an old bastard the next, especially as he spoke of murdering the Second Hokage and causing the Fourth Hokage's death.

The most explosive line was, "Hiruzen Sarutobi must fall, and Lord Danzo must rise."

This instantly enraged Hiruzen Sarutobi. He flew into a rage and cursed, "This is slander! They actually dare to slander me! This infuriates me!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi cursed again, "Danzo, did you orchestrate all of this? Are you already impatient to become the Fifth Hokage?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi said sternly, "This position is not yours to covet. I will hand it to the right person. Danzo, obediently be your Pot Kage. That is the wise choice."

Then the Third Hokage said to the ANBU ninja at the door, "Go arrest him. Interrogate him under severe torture and find out who ordered him to do this."

Several masked ninja respectfully replied, "By your command, Third Hokage." They clasped their fists in salute, and with several swishes, the ANBU ninja used the Body Flicker Technique and departed.

At Root's base, Danzo wore a dark expression as he watched Shimura Ken speak without pause. Everything you said is right, but who told you to say it in public?

Then Danzo seemed to think of something and ordered the Root ninja beside him, "Secretly execute him. Make him shut up forever."

The Root ninja all dropped to one knee and solemnly replied, "By your command, Lord Danzo." More than a dozen Root ninja immediately set out.

At the school gates, all the teachers had come out. Looking at the chaotic crowd, they sternly shouted, "Parents, please return home immediately. Do not obstruct the school's order. Some children are still unable to enter the school."

Shimura Ken was still speaking fervently as he shouted, "For the power in his hands, Hiruzen Sarutobi forced Lady Tsunade away from Konoha and even destroyed the Senju Clan. The Uchiha Clan was also exterminated by Hiruzen Sarutobi. Hiruzen does not allow Konoha to have ninja stronger than the Sarutobi Clan!"

Shimura Ken shouted again, "The Hyuga Clan will be next! Only Lord Danzo is Konoha's pillar, and only he will tolerate every clan!"

All the civilians were startled and began saying, "The Third Hokage does not seem like that kind of person."

The Hyuga Clan's ninja thought to themselves, No wonder Konoha's higher-ups have started suppressing the Hyuga Clan.

Other civilian ninja said, "There must be something shady behind the Fourth Hokage's death."

The Sarutobi Clan's ninja roared, "Shimura Ken, what nonsense are you spouting? Our Third Hokage is a kind and benevolent man. Stop smearing the Sarutobi Clan!"

Qingcheng immediately egged them on. "Since when did Konoha forbid people from speaking? We want to hear what he has to say."

The onlooking crowd below began shouting as well. "Has your Sarutobi Clan been exposed, so now you are lashing out like cornered dogs?"

Shimura Ken shouted again, "Hiruzen Sarutobi is a living beast! The Fourth Hokage entrusted his child to him, yet not only did he abuse the Fourth Hokage's son, he even wanted to turn him into a weapon of war!"

The people in the crowd were all shocked and asked, "The Fourth Hokage's son? Shimura Ken, hurry up and tell us what happened!"

Shimura Ken raised a hand and pointed at Naruto in the corner, shouting furiously, "Naruto Uzumaki is the Fourth Hokage's son!"

Shimura Ken shouted again, "The Fourth Hokage's son is not some monster. He is a hero who sealed the Nine-Tails within his body! It was that living beast, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who concealed all the information, swallowed all of the Fourth Hokage's achievements, and claimed all the credit for quelling the Four-Tails Rebellion!"

Everyone was stunned and began saying, "The child we bullied was the Fourth Hokage's orphan? Damn it, what have we done? That was the Fourth Hokage's son. He was so small and frail."

Many civilians who had bullied Naruto began to feel ashamed. They could not accept what they had done to a child.

Qingcheng also knew Naruto's situation. The Third Hokage had deliberately allowed the villagers to ostracize and bully Naruto while playing the role of a kind old grandfather. By giving Naruto a little sweetness, he could control the Jinchuriki weapon with love, could he not?

Naruto had never eaten his fill. He was skin and bones, often bullied by other children, with not a single friend. Was this how the Fourth Hokage's son was treated? Was it not all Hiruzen Sarutobi's doing?

Qingcheng thought to himself, Now that this information is exposed, Naruto's life should improve greatly. At the very least, no one will bully him or put sand in the food they give him.

Naruto, standing in the corner, instantly burst into tears. With fury on his face, he said, "I am not the Nine-Tailed Fox demon! I am the Fourth Hokage's son! I am the son of a hero!"

Upon hearing this, Shikamaru looked enlightened and said, "No wonder when I asked Dad what was going on with Naruto, he told me not to meddle. This really is too troublesome."

Sasuke stood beside Qingcheng, his face full of astonishment. Naruto's father was actually the Fourth Hokage. The Third Hokage is actually a bad person.

Many members of the Konoha Police Force also rushed over. Seeing Shimura Ken speaking endlessly, they shouted, "Shut up! The Third Hokage is not that kind of person!"

After saying that, a large group of Police Force members began moving to arrest Shimura Ken.

A large group of civilian ninja shouted, "What he said is true! Are you all Hiruzen Sarutobi's dogs?"

As soon as the words fell, a large group of civilians began blocking the Police Force members, preventing them from arresting Shimura Ken.

Several civilian ninja said solemnly, "Shimura Ken, tell us everything you know. We will all help you. Lord Danzo will see justice done for you."

Watching the chaotic scene, Qingcheng thought to himself, I should have some peace and quiet for a while. Danzo and Hiruzen will definitely argue for a long time. It would be best if they tear each other apart like dogs.

Qingcheng secretly added, Pot Kage, I hope you can last a little longer and suppress Hiruzen Sarutobi's arrogance. The stage has been prepared for you. All that remains is for you to perform.

With a smile on his face, Qingcheng used the Sharingan to control Shimura Ken and continue dropping explosive revelations.

Shimura Ken's body suddenly trembled again, and he roared, "Hiruzen Sarutobi also embezzled Konoha's public funds to replenish the Sarutobi Clan's wealth!"

Shimura Ken said, "Hiruzen Sarutobi also used a crystal ball to peep on the women's bathhouse and watch female ninja bathe!"

Shimura Ken said, "Hiruzen Sarutobi also persecuted the Fourth Hokage's subordinates, driving them all to Konoha's borders to send them to their deaths!"

Shimura Ken shouted again, "Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to turn the Hokage position into the Sarutobi Clan's private property! His eldest son, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, had already been set to become the Fourth Hokage, but he was too weak and was killed by sand shinobi. Otherwise, Lord Minato Namikaze would never have become the Fourth Hokage!"

Shimura Ken gestured wildly as he said, "Hiruzen Sarutobi clung to the Hokage position just to pave the way for his second son, Sarutobi Asuma. But his son is also trash, spending every day smoking, drinking, and visiting flower shops!"

Shimura Ken shouted again, continuing, "Hiruzen Sarutobi had his wife, Biwako, release the Nine-Tails during the Jinchuriki's childbirth, causing Minato Namikaze and his wife to die!"

Shimura Ken took another breath and said hoarsely, "For the Hokage position, Hiruzen Sarutobi deliberately killed the First Hokage's grandson, arranging for Senju Nawaki to step on an explosive tag!"

Shimura Ken shouted again, "To make the Senju princess, Lady Tsunade, develop hemophobia, Hiruzen Sarutobi arranged for ANBU ninja to ambush her. Only then did Tsunade flee Konoha in pain and make this vow: 'Unless Hiruzen Sarutobi steps down, Konoha's princess will never return!'"

Some ninja who knew the truth refuted him. "Was it not because Lady Tsunade's lover, Dan Katō, died in an accident that she developed hemophobia?"

Shimura Ken shouted sternly, "Idiot! You are a dog of the Sarutobi Clan. Do not try to whitewash Hiruzen Sarutobi! It was Hiruzen Sarutobi who had ANBU members kill Dan Katō!"

Shimura Ken continued, "Hiruzen Sarutobi feared that Konoha's White Fang would seize the Fourth Hokage position from his son, so he used public pressure to force White Fang to his death. To protect his son, Hatake Kakashi, White Fang could only commit suicide!"

Every revelation Shimura Ken made caused the onlooking crowd to panic. They began saying, "This is infuriating! That Hiruzen Sarutobi really is a hypocrite!"

However, some ninja argued, "Impossible! You are deliberately smearing the Third Hokage. He is the strongest Hokage!"

Shimura Ken revealed again, "Hiruzen Sarutobi also indulged Orochimaru in capturing children for human experiments. After Lord Danzo learned of it—"

Lord Danzo led Root ninja directly into battle against Orochimaru and nearly captured him. But Hiruzen Sarutobi was so eager to save his disciple that he ambushed Lord Danzo and even blinded one of Lord Danzo's eyes!"

All the onlooking villagers wore shocked expressions and shouted, "The Third Hokage really does seem like that kind of person!"

Using the Telescope Technique, the Third Hokage watched the furious crowd. His face changed in shock as he said in panic, "If this continues, Konoha will descend into riots. Shimura Ken's madness must be stopped!"