One Qi Dao Alliance, Shimura Danzo

Hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen silently took two puffs from his pipe, pondering inwardly.

From Kakashi, he had already learned of Xiao Meng's strength. She was at least an Elite Jonin. As for the Grandmaster Bei Ming she mentioned, his cultivation was clearly far beyond hers. From this, it could be inferred that he was most likely a Kage Level powerhouse as well.

If that was the case, then the Heaven Sect of the Dao Sect was likely a powerful force no weaker than the Five Great Shinobi Villages.

Moreover, there were nine such forces within the Dao Sect. If they joined forces, they might be enough to rival the entire Shinobi World!

Most importantly, the young man before him was the Dao Child publicly recognized by the Dao Sect. This meant that, in the near future, he would become the leader of the entire Dao Sect.

Such a status was something even the former God of Shinobi had never attained.

At that thought, his heart could not help but tremble. He then asked, "Among the Dao Sect's nine great powers, which is the strongest?"

Chen Feng responded, "Setting aside Sacred Ground Kunlun, which has secluded itself for centuries, the strongest force would be the One Qi Dao Alliance."

"The One Qi Dao Alliance?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen revealed a curious look.

Chen Feng said, "The One Qi Dao Alliance has the largest number of disciples among the Nine Sects of Taoism. I hear that their current generation has produced an exceptionally gifted Taoist Soldier. Though still young, his strength already surpasses that of many older-generation experts."

As his words fell, Sarutobi Hiruzen sank into thought. From the information Chen Feng had revealed, one formidable hidden sect after another emerged in his mind.

He took a deep breath and did not continue the topic. He needed some time to digest it all.

He then returned to the main matter and said, "The preliminaries have now ended. Next comes the third round, the official matches. However, Konoha will be inviting guests from other shinobi villages to watch, so the event will be postponed for one month."

Chen Feng nodded. "I understand. If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave."

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, then his expression shifted as though he had recalled something. "I heard earlier that you are skilled in divination. This old man is quite curious. Would you be willing to read my fortune?"

Chen Feng did not refuse the request. He immediately scrutinized the other man, then put on a convincing show of counting on his fingers and calculating.

A few breaths later, he frowned slightly. "Senior Sarutobi, you are destined to face a calamity. Before long, there may be a bloody disaster!"

Hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes flickered. "A bloody disaster? When will it occur?"

"Within forty days."

Chen Feng answered without hesitation.

Hearing that, Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his brows. To be honest, he did not really believe this result.

After all, as the renowned Third Hokage, there were few people in the entire Shinobi World capable of threatening him. Moreover, he remained in Konoha at all times. Even if someone wanted to assassinate him, they likely would not be able to get near him.

Unless a large-scale invasion occurred, even other Kage Level experts would find it difficult to injure him.

However, Sarutobi Hiruzen naturally would not say such things aloud. He merely smiled and nodded. "Thank you for your concern, young friend. This old man will certainly be careful."

"Then this junior shall take his leave."

After saying this, Chen Feng turned and left. He could naturally tell that Sarutobi Hiruzen had not taken his words seriously.

But the other man's life and death had little to do with him. When Orochimaru invaded later, he could just move a stool over and watch the show from the sidelines...

Inside the Hokage's office, Sarutobi Hiruzen held his pipe in his mouth as he stared thoughtfully ahead, unsure what he was thinking.

Then his expression shifted, and he said, "How long do you plan to keep hiding? Come out."

At that moment, a figure slowly emerged from a nearby corner.

He was an elderly man past sixty. His forehead and the right side of his face were heavily wrapped in bandages. One hand held a wooden cane, while his other arm was concealed within his clothes.

His face was gloomy, radiating a cold aura that kept strangers at a distance.

This man was none other than the hidden leader of Root, Konoha's second most powerful figure, Shimura Danzo.

He walked before Sarutobi Hiruzen and said indifferently, "This person's origins are far from ordinary. If we can obtain the secrets he carries, Konoha will surely become even stronger."

Hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen said, "We cannot touch him for now."

Danzo could not help frowning. "Why?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen responded calmly, "You should have heard what he said just now. Behind him stand the Nine Sects of Taoism, forces no weaker than the Five Great Shinobi Villages. If we move against him, we may draw retaliation from the entire Dao School.

Konoha's situation is not very good right now. We cannot make too many enemies."

Danzo's expression changed as he said in a low voice, "I have roamed the Shinobi World for decades, yet I have never heard of any Dao School. Perhaps that boy is simply deceiving us."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said, "Words can deceive, but skill cannot be forged. That unique taijutsu inheritance of his could only have been refined to such a degree through a long passage of time."

Danzo showed displeasure at this. "This is a rare opportunity. We should not let it go so easily. At the very least, we should investigate his background thoroughly."

In his view, any power that could not be controlled in his own hands had to be eliminated. Otherwise, he could never rest easy.

But Sarutobi Hiruzen sternly refused. "What Konoha needs most right now is stability. Try not to cause trouble."

"Hiruzen..."

Danzo was about to say more, but Sarutobi Hiruzen interrupted him. "I will handle this matter personally. Do not interfere."

He then raised his eyes toward the other man and said meaningfully, "As for the other questions, someone will naturally investigate them for us..."

By this time, Chen Feng had returned to his residence. The moment he entered, he saw a middle-aged man sitting upright in the hall.

The man wore a stern expression and possessed a pair of unusual white eyes. He was clearly a member of the Hyuga Clan.

Chen Feng's expression shifted. He walked forward and asked, "May I know how to address you, sir?"

The man looked up at him and replied, "This old man is Hyuga Hiashi, head of the Hyuga Main Family."

Hearing this, Chen Feng understood. He then sat opposite him and asked, "May I ask what brings Senior Hyuga to my door today?"

Hyuga Hiashi did not beat around the bush. He went straight to the point. "I watched your match with Neji today. Your taijutsu possesses unique qualities compared to the Gentle Fist.

Therefore, I hope that you can hand over the Martial Arts and acupoint-unsealing method you used before to the Hyuga Clan. In exchange, you may name any condition.

So long as the Hyuga Clan can fulfill it, we will not refuse..."