Hiruzen Sarutobi Panicked

When Sarutobi Shirauo read Asuma's letter, his face instantly filled with rage, and he cursed, "Asuma, you big idiot! That was all Uchiha Clan conspiracy! Now that you're gone, the clan has lost another top-tier fighter! You big idiot!"

All the Police Force were prepared with Shuriken and Explosive Tag. At Qingcheng's command, the Shuriken, each wrapped with Explosive Tag, would be hurled directly at the Sarutobi Clan's territory, blasting the Sarutobi Clan into the air.

Looking at the luxurious Sarutobi Clan, Inuzuka Yuu sighed and said, "The Sarutobi Clan is really rich. Their estate is like a huge villa, but it's about to become ruins."

Shouhon Yihan then took out a megaphone and shouted at the Sarutobi Clan: "Evil Hiruzen Sarutobi, I order you to surrender immediately! You condoned Danzo's atrocities in Konoha and were implicated with Shimura Danzō. You are also a war criminal! Now raise your hands and come out obediently. The Fifth Hokage will treat you leniently."

Shouhon Yihan's loudspeaker was an extended version, almost two meters long, and the sound it emitted was deafening; the entire Sarutobi Clan heard what she said.

The Third Hokage was just about to go downstairs when he heard these words. He instantly flew into a rage, saying angrily, "They actually dared to label me! I am the Third Hokage! When did the Fifth Hokage come here?"

Sarutobi Aiki also said angrily, "It must be that Evil Uchiha. They're about to make their move. Tsunade hasn't returned to Konoha yet. We just need to hold on and wait for Tsunade to come back. The outcome is still uncertain."

Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately chimed in, "I can only hope that Tsunade and the others will return soon, otherwise this old man of mine really can't be a match for those young people."

Sarutobi Shirauo ran straight to the Third Hokage's side, his face filled with panic, and said, "Asuma has left Konoha. He left only a letter and is going to wander in the Land of Fire."

Upon hearing these words, the Third Hokage instantly filled with rage, and he shouted again, "Why? Why is this happening? Asuma, you're being incredibly reckless! At such a crucial moment, you actually left Konoha! This... this!"

Seeing the Third Hokage, who was already half-dead with anger before even engaging in battle, Sarutobi Aiki immediately spoke up, "Third Hokage Uncle, now is not the time to hold anyone accountable. We should eliminate the Uchiha Clan first, then find Asuma, and bring him back to Konoha."

Sarutobi Shirauo said with a serious face, "As long as we kill Uchiha Qingcheng, not all the women of the Uchiha Clan will be widows. We can tie up Kurenai Yuhi and send her directly to Asuma. And that Yugao is pretty, so we can send her directly to me."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said angrily, "At a time like this, you're still thinking about women? Come with me to fight the enemy!"

A large group of the Sarutobi Clan ninjas, upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, all wore serious expressions and exclaimed, "Understood, Third Hokage!"

Then a group of people followed Hiruzen Sarutobi out of the house and headed towards the Police Force. These members of the Sarutobi Clan were furious to see the Police Force personnel standing at their doorstep and insulting the Third Hokage.

What angered them the most was Shouhon Yihan, who kept calling the Third Hokage "that old bastard" and "that Third Hokage beast," and told them to "get out here and kowtow to the Fifth Hokage."

Sarutobi Aiki was also furious, wanting to tear Shouhon Yihan's mouth apart. He said angrily, "After we defeat Uchiha Qingcheng, it will be the end for you, Shouhon Hezi. I'll send you straight into the iron box."

As soon as Hiruzen Sarutobi stepped into the courtyard, he saw Uchiha Qingcheng, leading a large group of Police Force personnel, immediately surrounding him.

The Third Hokage looked at Uchiha Qingcheng's smiling face, his heart filled with anger, and he thought to himself, "It's all because of this Evil Uchiha. Otherwise, I would still be the respected Third Hokage. It's all my fault for backing down again and again. If I had bravely stood up and killed him back then, Konoha wouldn't have become like this."

Sarutobi Aiki looked at the calm-faced Qingcheng and said directly, "Uchiha Qingcheng, you led the Police Force to surround the Third Hokage. Are you trying to launch a coup? Do you know that this is treason?"

Qingcheng laughed at Sarutobi Aiki, who still dared to shout, and said, "You are all war criminals. I'm giving you one last chance. Put your hands up, lay down your weapons, and surrender. I might spare the Sarutobi Clan's lives. If you want to continue this charade, I'll have to send you to see Danzo."

After saying that, Qingcheng activated his Mangekyō Sharingan again, his scarlet, bewitching eyes staring directly at the Third Hokage.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked directly at the Mangekyō Sharingan staring at him, then stretched out his right hand to shield his vision, preventing himself from being attacked by the Mangekyo's Genjutsu.

The Third Hokage spoke again, shouting, "Uchiha Qingcheng, if you really want to launch a coup, if your entire Police Force retreats, I'll pretend today's events never happened. But if you continue to be so stubborn, I will not let you off the hook!"

After saying that, Hiruzen Sarutobi unleashed his aura again, demonstrating his determination and trying to intimidate Uchiha Qingcheng.

A group of the Sarutobi Clan members, watching the Third Hokage unleash the aura of Kage-level Expert, shouted, "Long live the Third Hokage! The Third Hokage is the strongest Hokage!"

Seeing that the Third Hokage's aura was even less imposing than that of Uchiha Qingcheng, the members of the Police Force shouted in unison, "Long live the Fifth Hokage! The Fifth Hokage is the strongest Hokage! The Third Hokage is the weakest Hokage in history!"

The Sarutobi Clan ninjas shouted, "That Evil Uchiha Qingcheng! He never even went to the Ninja Academy, nor did he receive the Daimyo's approval. He's a worthless Fifth Hokage!"

Seeing that these Sarutobi Clansmen still dared to shout, Shouhon Yihan took out a megaphone and yelled at Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others, "You Sarutobi trash, an old pedophile, dare to call yourself the Strongest Hokage? We'll bring out the Daimyo's Letter of Recommendation and crush you scum!"

The Third Hokage unleashed the aura of Kage-level Expert upon Shouhon Yihan again, and shouted, "Shut up, you foul-mouthed brat! I'll tear your mouth apart in a moment!"

Shouhon Yihan was also startled by the Third Hokage's words, and immediately started sweating profusely, looking at Qingcheng with a panicked expression.

Uchiha Qingcheng, looking at the Third Hokage's aura of an Entry-level Kage and his Chakra reserves of Quasi-Kage Level, realized he was far inferior to himself. "With that kind of power, he still dares to act all high and mighty?"

Qingcheng also unleashed his aura; the blue Chakra almost materialized, like a Chakra Cloak.

The blue Chakra formed Chakra current that blew directly towards the Third Hokage, and combined with the aura of Mid-level Kage, it pressed down on the Third Hokage.

The Third Hokage panicked instantly when he saw that Qingcheng's aura and Chakra were greater than his own.