The Land of Fire's Civil War! (4)

"For so many days now, the village has been as noisy as a marketplace, with endless clamor making it impossible to reach any decision. I say, why not let the Shixiong Clan, relatives of our Shimura Clan, take the position instead?"

"As relatives of our Shimura Clan, the Shixiong Clan is certainly a family that understands the times and the greater good!"

"As long as we place them upon the throne of the Land of Fire's Daimyo, I believe they will surely repay our favor and devote themselves fully to supporting the growth and prosperity of Konoha Shinobi Village and its major clans!"

Inside the Hokage's office.

At that moment, Danzō was like a ferocious beast. He shoved open the doors, made no effort to conceal his ambition, and directly launched into a palace-coup-like demand.

As he spoke, he patted his chest and put on a righteous, impassioned expression, as though he were a savior relieving the village of its troubles.

His purpose was obvious: to forcibly seize the so-called Daimyo inheritance rights and place them in the hands of the so-called Shixiong Clan.

The Shixiong Clan had originally been a branch family deliberately split off from the Shimura Clan to handle dirty work.

He even produced the genealogy in his hands as though it were a priceless treasure, treating it as irrefutable proof of the blood connection between the Shixiong Clan and the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.

Before the Hokage's seat, Hiruzen Sarutobi unhurriedly set down his pipe. Blinking, he calmly watched his old friend Shimura Danzō arrive as if he were looking at an uninvited guest.

He lightly exhaled a cloud of smoke and tapped the ash from his pipe before slowly saying, "Oh? There's even a genealogy? Interesting. Bring it over and let me see