Hiruzen Sarutobi Steps Down, Summons the Sannin

Shimura Danzō's expression was grim; for every bit more that Uchiha Shimizu revealed, his face darkened further.

He glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi, whose own expression was far from pleasant.

However, he did not stop Qingshui from speaking.

The Uchiha were the type of people who would disregard everything once their emotions took hold.

Contemplating Qingshui's display of combat power just moments ago, Hiruzen Sarutobi weighed his next words carefully.

"This... is indeed somewhat..."

In that instant, the ninjas present all understood the situation.

The veteran ninjas had seen their fair share of storms and knew well the darkness and filth hidden within the village.

The new generation of ninjas, however, found it truly impossible to accept.

When White Fang was accused for the sake of a mission, one could at least argue that the mission outweighed everything else.

But the Hyuga had not been on a mission at all; this was a disaster that had fallen from the sky.

"Third Hokage, is this true?"

Might Guy's face was etched with disbelief.

Back then, his father, Might Duy, had fought the Seven Ninja Swordsmen alone to protect him and his comrades, trading his life to buy a chance for the others to escape.

How could there now be an incident where comrades were actively pushed to their deaths?

Kakashi glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi, his thoughts unreadable.

The moment Qingshui revealed that Konoha had pushed the innocent Hyuga out as scapegoats, public opinion shifted entirely.

This was, in every sense, dishonorable.

It was just like how Sunagakure had backstabbed Pakura, pushing her out as a sacrificial lamb for the Mist Village.

The Hyuga were the same; despite being a great clan, they were treated this way, which was disheartening to say the least.

"I will give everyone an explanation. Once the matter