Uchiha Izuna was communicating with the system. "System, I have a feeling something bad is going to happen. Do you know why?"
The system fell silent, then played a scene on the big screen: Sarutobi Hiruzen's excuse for stepping down, Shimura Danzō's ambition, and the daimyo's machinations.
Even...
Iwagakure
Ōnoki convened a meeting in the middle of the night. "We'll now discuss the turmoil in Konoha."
"1. Regarding the turmoil in Konoha, should Iwagakure get involved and support the Third, Sarutobi Hiruzen, in suppressing the Uchiha Clan?"
"2. After the turmoil, should we take advantage of the situation and demand a large sum of money from Sarutobi Hiruzen, or launch an all-out war and seize Konoha?"
"3. Where should we start when dividing up Konoha? How should the clans and hidden villages divide the spoils?"
"4. To prevent Kumogakure from taking advantage of the situation to attack Iwagakure and inflict heavy losses, who should stay behind to guard the village, and who should lead the troops into battle?"
One question after another came from Akatsuchi, standing behind Ōnoki, prompting everyone to think deeply.
Banga folded his arms, his face full of scorn. "Why should we help the Third? I don't get it. It'd clearly be better to help the Uchiha. Have you all gone senile?"
As soon as he said this, the heavy atmosphere in the Tsuchikage's office vanished, replaced by laughter.
Akatsuchi pressed his lips together, struggling not to laugh. Ōnoki chuckled twice, while Kurotsuchi, who didn't understand what was going on, kept bouncing her leg.
Banga froze and looked around, bewildered. "W-what are you laughing at? Am I wrong? The Uchiha Clan is arrogant and disdainful of others. If they came to power, Konoha would fall apart!"
Banga was one of Iwagakure's strongest fighters of his generation. He