Hiashi was about to call Ren over.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's momentum reached its peak, and he finally broke through the last acupoint seal on his body.
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not make a move at this time. After the seal was broken, Hiruzen Sarutobi also began to restrain his aura.
"Hiashi, do you really want to kill me?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face showed a hint of guilt, but more so confusion, as he asked Hiashi this question.
Hiashi knew that he and the Hyuga Clan alone were no match for Hiruzen Sarutobi, and that was only assuming Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't retaliate.
If Hiruzen Sarutobi had wanted to kill them all from the beginning, it would have been very easy.
If you are powerless to act, then make up for it with words, no matter how weak and feeble they may seem.
"That's right, I really wish you were dead right now. It's not just me, many people in Konoha want you dead. Just like I said at the beginning, everything I've done is for Konoha!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately responded.
"No, Hiashi, you're only doing this for revenge. You're just driven by hatred and being used."
Hiruzen Sarutobi neither confirmed nor denied Hiashi's statement, and after refuting it, he continued.
"I am sorry for what happened to Hizashi, but I have no regrets. Hiashi, you can hate me, but at that time I was the Hokage, and I had to be responsible for Konoha!"
"But you're not Hokage anymore, Hiruzen Sarutobi Advisor, so put away that nonsense!"
A voice directly responded to Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, and then Ren arrived with several people behind him.
Upon learning of the failure of the Hiashi operation, Ren immediately led his men to the Advisory Council.
"Lord Hokage!"
Hiashi greeted Ren respectfully, then stood behind Ren.
Uchiha Yushu, you've finally arrived!
Upon seeing Ren appear, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that the main course was about to begin, but he wasn't particularly afraid.
Hiruzen Sarutobi knew perfectly well that Ren cared more about superficial things than he did. He might be humiliated, but Ren couldn't find a reason to kill him!
It must be said that Hiruzen Sarutobi's guess was indeed correct.
Ren had no grudge against him, and there was indeed no legitimate reason for him to kill him.
If you really want to find fault, there are definitely a lot, whether it's using the village to develop your own family or suppressing those who don't share your views.
To be honest, there's no way to clear his name.
However, Ren does not intend to do that. Firstly, it would tarnish the reputation of the Hokage position, and secondly, Ren also intends to do those things.
Whether it's using the village to develop the family or suppressing those who don't share their views.
The only difference is that Ren's actions will be more discreet, and he will find a balance so that those who can see through it won't have too many objections.
But who says the greatest punishment for someone is to kill them?
Hiruzen Sarutobi's proudest and most cherished achievement was his dedication to Hokage as Konoha, and Ren wanted to completely deny that!
"Elder Hiashi was right just Hiashi, there are far too many people who want you dead, Advisor Hiruzen Sarutobi."
Then Ren asked someone behind him.
"Do you want Advisor Hiruzen Sarutobi to die?"
This was an ordinary middle-aged man who, after being summoned by Ren, had no idea what to do.
When Ren asked him about it, he felt a surge of excitement, but he still hesitated and didn't dare to speak.
Ren smiled brightly and said softly.
"Don't be afraid, whatever you say doesn't matter, I will protect you with my life, I swear in the name of the Hokage!"
Perhaps it was Ren's words, or perhaps it was Ren's smile, that gave the middle-aged man the courage to speak softly.
"Lord Hokage, if I could, I would truly wish for his death!"
Ren's smile remained unchanged as he asked again.
Why?
The middle-aged man seemed to be thinking of something sad, and tearfully recounted the experience of his outstanding son following Hiruzen Sarutobi to the battlefield, only to never return.
Then Ren asked the old man, the child, and the woman behind him again...
Without exception, they all wanted Hiruzen Sarutobi dead.
Finally, Ren turned to ask again.
"Kakashi Jonin, and you?"
Kakashi, who is good at hiding his emotions, perhaps influenced by those people before him, finally spoke his mind.
"Lord Hokage, I want to too!"
With each additional person answering Ren's question, Hiruzen Sarutobi's face grew increasingly ashen.
Among these people were commoners, ninjas, children, and the elderly—people of different ages and social statuses.
The only thing they had in common was that they were both from Konoha and both wanted Hiruzen Sarutobi dead.
Finally Ren asked...
"If our advisor Sarutobi had died in that war three years ago, would you have thanked him for sacrificing himself for Konoha?"
The people behind Ren answered in a cacophony of voices.
"No, I will never thank him!"
"How could that be? He deserves to die!"
"I'll buy a bottle of good wine to celebrate!"
"..."