"In the ninja world, what morality is there? As long as you can kill the enemy, isn't that enough?"
"Or are you going to use this so-called morality to restrain your enemies while saying nothing about what you yourselves have done?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone had already begun to lean somewhat toward Uchiha Yato's side.
The main reason was that he had felt rather stifled back in Konoha, and the journey here had been anything but peaceful.
Now that he had finally found an outlet for his frustrations, how could he possibly let these people off so easily?
Otherwise, given Hiruzen Sarutobi's concern for his reputation, he would never have used such a high-powered ninjutsu to wipe out the entire enemy group.
Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Uchiha Yato and Nara Shikaku, watching from outside the screen, exchanged a glance.
Uchiha Yato thought, I never expected this old bastard to be so different on the inside and out.
Nara Shikaku thought, Sure enough, anyone who stays with Uchiha Yato for too long ends up taking his side.
At this moment, the enemy ninjas seemed somewhat anxious, but their steps remained extremely steady.
Clearly, the other side had come well prepared. They had come here specifically to ambush and kill Konoha's ninjas.
Hiruzen Sarutobi could not be bothered to keep arguing with them.
The old Hiruzen Sarutobi, whether to maintain his public image or because of his own inclinations, had always sought peace and stability.
But ever since Uchiha Yato had taken power, he had discovered the benefits of Yato's rise.
Though they might have to clean up Uchiha Yato's messes, Uchiha Yato also had to clean up theirs.
That made Hiruzen Sarutobi's aged heart begin to beat with vigor once more.
So Hiruzen Sarutobi intended to make a proper mess of