"So we're just going to stand by and do nothing? What if our fellow Konoha people find out?" Although he agreed with the squad leader's suggestion, he was, after all, Anbu, and if word got out, they would inevitably be punished.
"We're just covering for the Sarutobi Clan to clean house. As for the specifics, let's wait for the Konoha Military Police Force and other ninja clans to arrive. We're just small fry; we don't have the authority to make decisions on our own. With such a big commotion, I'm sure they'll be here soon." The more you do, the more mistakes you make; the less you do, the fewer mistakes you make. Right now, Konoha is leaderless, and we can only wait for the major clans to discuss their strategy.
Swish swish swish~
A large group of ninjas arrived at the Sarutobi Clan Compound.
Seeing the chaotic scene before them, everyone was stunned and speechless for a long time.
"Can anyone tell me what's going on? The Kumogakure has attacked?" Hyuga Sosuke thought he had lived for so long and could calmly face any situation, but he had never seen anything like this before.
"It shouldn't be Kumogakure. If they wanted to invade Konoha with a large force, the mere sound wouldn't escape the sensory ninjas at the border." Looking at the Sarutobi clan's Sarutobi Clan Compound, Nara Shikaku felt a chill run down his spine. Had the Uchiha Clan targeted their higher-ups?
The Uchiha Clan capable of inflicting such casualties within Konoha, comparable to the Ninja World War, are the Konoha Anbu, and Root clan. The Sarutobi Clan is the Third Hokage's main clan, so it's clear that the Anbu and Root wouldn't have dared to carry out such a devastating attack on the Sarutobi Clan.
Having ruled out all other possibilities, only the Uchiha Clan's coup remains, and judging from the current situation, they have likely succeeded.
"Cough cough~ Could it have been the Uchiha Clan? No one else in Konoha could have done this." The Kurama Clan clan chief looked at the bloodstains all around him, and thinking about the Third Hokage's suppression of the Uchiha Clan after taking power, a chill ran down his spine.
"It can't be, right? The Uchiha Clan clan may have bad tempers, but they wouldn't be this ruthless. Nearly ten thousand people from the entire clan, not even sparing the elderly, weak, women, and children. If the Uchiha Clan did this, how will they ever be able to maintain their foothold in Konoha again? Besides, I haven't smelled the Uchiha Clan's scent here." Inuzuka Ryo, holding his trembling dog, looked at the human tragedy before him and dismissed the Kurama Clan clan chief's speculation.
"Clan Chief Inuzuka Clan is right. The Uchiha Clan wouldn't stoop so low as to harm their own people in Konoha. Clan Chief Kurama Clan, don't come here and slander good people." At this moment, the Uchiha Kudai arrived late with a Police Force.
"Ahem~ Sorry, I was just guessing. It would be best if they weren't from the Uchiha Clan." Anyway, with higher-ups protecting him, he wasn't afraid of the Uchiha Clan.
" Captain Nine, as the Police Force, why are you the last to arrive? Did something happen?" Nara Shikaku, the strategist, looked at the Uchiha Clan group with a hint of suspicion in his eyes.
" The Nara Clan Head is right. There was a problem at the Root Base just now. Sannin, one of the Orochimaru, Torune's data and killed Elders Utatane and Elder Mitokado. He's currently missing. Our Police Force was just about to report this to the Third Hokage when this happened with the Sarutobi Clan." These were all words that Uchiha Fugaku had specifically instructed the Captain Nine Hokage to say. Although he didn't know what they meant, he did as Fugaku said.
"What? Orochimaru Torune's data?"
"He also murdered high-ranking elders?"
"That's one of the Sannin, a top candidate for Hokage. Could he really do something like that?"
"You know what, he might actually do it. He was a candidate for the Fourth Hokage back then, but he didn't get the position. Now that the Fourth Hokage is finally gone, he's not even a contender for the Fifth Hokage. The Third Hokage would rather take the position himself than let him become the Fifth Hokage. He definitely has a motive to defect," an elder of the Hyuga Clan clan analyzed reasonably.
"Hey, now that you mention it, it actually makes some sense," Choza said, munching on potato Choza as he looked at the Hyuga Clan clan elder and agreed.
"Alright, everyone, stop discussing. The Third Hokage will decide everything. With such a huge mess, didn't anyone inform the Third Hokage?" Although Nara Shikaku still had doubts, at least he could see that the Uchiha Clan was not an enemy, and that was enough.
"We can't contact the Third Hokage, but the Anbu have already arrived. Where is that? The Lord Third is in the Sarutobi Clan Compound, and he's being besieged. Everyone, follow me to provide support." Hyuga Hiashi activated his Byakugan, instantly pinpointing the Third Hokage's location. Judging from the amount of Chakra, the enemy has about ten Jonin, but taking down the Third Hokage shouldn't be a quick task. But why are the Anbu just watching?
Filled with doubt, Hyuga Hiashi led his ninja clan towards the direction of the battle.
Ninja Art: Five Elements Great Barrage!
Rumble~
After the bombing, the number of the Sarutobi Clan members dropped to single digits in an instant.
Looking at the burning clan land and the few clansmen struggling to hold on, Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart was filled with despair. He had personally slaughtered them all. He was a sinner of the Sarutobi Clan. Orochimaru, I was blind back then to have raised a disciple with the heart of a viper like you. The Sarutobi Clan was beyond saving. I hope the Daimyo will protect Asuma out of consideration for our past relationship, otherwise my Sarutobi Clan will truly be extinct.
" Gentle Fist ~ Bagua ~ 128 Palms"
"Secret Technique - Insect Sphere."
" Super Human Bullet Tank ~"
"Secret Technique - Shadow Head-Striking Technique "
Fire Style: Fire Dragon Flame Bullet
Ah~
"What?"
No~
The group of Sarutobi ninjas didn't die at the hands of the Third Hokage, but were instead knocked to the ground by the Konoha ninjas who attacked from behind. After all, not everyone would make the same brainless move as Naruto Uzumaki, who was the number one ninja for unexpected events.
That's how the Ninja World is; if you can ambush someone, who's going to fight you head-on? Everyone here is a seasoned ninja who has survived countless battles.
"Men, subdue these spies, but try to keep some alive..."
Bang bang bang bang bang~
Before Nara Shikaku speaking, the Third Hokage swung his staff and quickly finished him off, instantly turning the already seriously injured Sarutobi into a bloody pulp.
"Hiss~ What does the Lord Third mean by this?" The ninja clan members were completely dumbfounded by this move. Actively helping the enemies who were besieging them to silence them? Has he lost his mind?
" Shikaku, you've got it wrong. Those are Sarutobi clan members. The Third Hokage is the enemy." At this moment, the Anbu leader who had been watching the scene came to his senses and quickly stepped forward to explain.
"What? The Third Hokage is an enemy? Are you out of your mind? That's the Third Hokage, the current Lord Hokage." Even someone as clever as Shikaku couldn't quite grasp the situation for a moment.
"That's right, how could the Lord Third be an enemy? You wouldn't happen to be a ninja from an enemy village in disguise, would you?" That huge Adamantine Staff completely ruled out Hiashi's suspicion that someone else was impersonating the Third Hokage. This Anbu is definitely suspicious.