Fang Xu nodded slightly.
"No."
You're right.
Utatane Koharu, was taken aback for a moment.
She hadn't expected Fang Xu to admit it so readily.
Fang Xu stood still, slowly releasing his Conqueror's Haki.
boom!
An invisible pressure exploded in the living room.
The teacup shattered instantly.
Scalding hot tea spilled all over the table.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's body suddenly sank.
He attempted to mobilize his Chakra to resist.
But the pressure didn't give him a chance to Hand Seals.
Bang!
Hiruzen Sarutobi slammed his knees heavily onto the ground.
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura also couldn't Endure.
The two men were pale-faced and their bodies were pressed down and they lay face down.
Utatane Koharu, braced herself on the ground with her palms, her arms trembling uncontrollably.
Mitokado Homura clenched his teeth, cold sweat beading on his forehead.
They've lived for so many years.
I've met the First Hokage.
I've met Madara Uchiha.
They also experienced three Shinobi World Wars.
However, the oppressive aura emanating from Fang Xu still made them feel suffocated.
This is not Chakra.
It's not Ninjutsu.
It was more like a pure crushing of wills.
Hiruzen Sarutobi struggled to lift his head.
Fang Xu.
What exactly do you want to do?
Fang Xu walked up to him.
Tsunade will soon officially assume her duties.
"You dump all the complicated administrative tasks on her."
"They still firmly hold onto the Anbu, Intelligence, and administrative power."
"They won't even hand over the Anbu."
Fang Xu looked down at Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Are you preparing to abdicate?"
"Or are you planning to continue being the de facto ruler behind the scenes?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was extremely grim.
"The transfer of power in Hokage is not something that can be accomplished in a day or two."
" The Anbu are related to the village's safety."
"A hasty handover could easily cause chaos."
Fang Xu scoffed.
Tsunade is the Fourth Hokage.
"She needs the Anbu."
"Yet you allowed the Anbu to continue guarding you."
"This is called preventing chaos?"
"Or are you simply unwilling to relinquish control?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi did not answer.
Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside.
More than a dozen dark figures rushed out from the rooftops, courtyard walls, and corridors at the same time.
The Anbu Ninja drew his Short Sword.
All the blades were pointed at Fang Xu.
The Anbu Elite Jonin, who was in charge, stood at the very front.
He looked at the three Konoha High Command who were pinned to the ground, his face extremely grim.
" Lord Fang Xu."
"Please immediately release the suppression on the Third Hokage."
"Otherwise, the Anbu will take coercive measures."
The rest of the Anbu individuals tensed up.
They knew very well how strong Fang Xu was.
But Hiruzen Sarutobi was right behind him.
If they do nothing, it would be a serious dereliction of duty.
Fang Xu turned his head.
The next moment, his figure vanished instantly.
The Anbu of the Jonin jonin's pupils suddenly contracted.
He was about to back away.
Fang Xu had already appeared in front of him.
A hand pressed down on the back of his head.
boom!
Fang Xu grabbed his head and slammed it hard against the ground.
The stone bricks shattered on the spot.
The elite Elite Jonin didn't even have time to scream before his body completely lost strength and he collapsed unconscious in the ruins.
The remaining Anbu remained in place.
The fingers gripping the Short Sword tightened continuously.
Some people broke out in a cold sweat.
Some people instinctively took a half step back.
They didn't even see Fang Xu.
The captain, who was just standing in front, has been knocked unconscious with a single blow.
Fang Xu released his grip.
He looked at the remaining Anbu, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears.
" The Anbu is the Hokage's direct subordinate unit."
"You should all obey the Tsunade the Fourth Hokage."
"Instead of continuing to stay by the side of a Third Hokage has already stepped down."
No one dared to speak.
Fang Xu raised his hand and pointed in the direction of the Hokage Tower.
"Now, report to the Hokage Tower immediately."
"At Tsunade."
"Who would dare stay here?"
"Who would dare to continue considering themselves Hiruzen Sarutobi's private soldiers?"
"I don't mind completely wiping out the Anbu."
The group of Anbu, wary of Fang Xu's strength, could only scatter and leave.
Only after the last member of the Anbu left the courtyard did Fang Xu retract his Conqueror's Haki.
The terrifying pressure that had been pressing down on Sarutobi and the other two vanished instantly.
Hiruzen Sarutobi braced himself on the ground with both hands, and after several breaths, he finally managed to get up.
His clothes were covered in dust.
The pipe had long since rolled to the corner of the wall.
Utatane Koharu, stood up while holding onto the table leg, her face looking frightening.
Mitokado Homura's arm was still trembling.
None of the three were injured.
But the crushing force of will they just experienced was more painful for them than any actual injury.
They couldn't even muster the thought of resistance.
Fang Xu stood still, his gaze sweeping over the three of them.
" The Anbu have already reported to the Hokage Tower."
" Hiruzen Sarutobi, Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura."
"Go to the Hokage Tower now and hand over all the power you are entitled to."
Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his head.
" Fang Xu, the handover of power requires the preparation of documents and notification of all departments."
Fang Xu looked at him.
That's your problem.
" Tsunade must obtain full power before tonight."
Don't make me Encore tomorrow.
Utatane Koharu.
"You're forcing me to abdicate!"
Fang Xu turned to look at her.
Utatane Koharu.
The feeling of not being able to breathe that I had just experienced resurfaced in my mind.
She Facade refused to bow her head.
But her lips had already lost all color.
Fang Xu spoke calmly.
You can understand it that way.
" The Hokage is stepping down, Fourth Hokage is about to take office."
"The former Hokage held onto the Anbu, Intelligence, and administrative power, refusing to relinquish them."
This isn't called a handover.
"That's called clinging to power."
Hiruzen Sarutobi closed his eyes.
He knew Fang Xu was right.
He has already verbally announced his abdication.
But the power he truly held in his hands was not given to Tsunade.
The Anbu is still protecting his residence.
The Intelligence services are still reporting to him.
Many government affairs are still handled by the Advisory Council.
He really wanted to delay a little longer.
Once Tsunade officially assumes her post.
Once the situation stabilizes.
Gradually relinquish power.
In this way, he can still retain sufficient influence.
But Fang Xu didn't give him a chance to delay.
"I see."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice was hoarse.
"Let's go to the Hokage Tower now."
Fang Xu nodded.
"Very good."
After he finished speaking, Space Power enveloped his body.
The next moment, Fang Xu had disappeared from Sarutobi's residence.
The courtyard fell silent again.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood still for a long time without making a move.
Utatane Koharu, suddenly shook off her hand that was holding onto the table.
Hiruzen!
Why didn't you let the Anbu make a move just now?
"No matter how strong Fang Xu is, he's still just a child!"
"We still have the Anbu, the Root, and so many ninja clans under our control!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly looked up.
" Koharu, shut up!"
Utatane Koharu, was taken aback by his shout.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was extremely grim.
Haven't you grasped the situation yet?
Fang Xu is no ordinary ninja.
"He was able to defeat even the combined forces of the Three Great Shinobi Villages."
"Even the Tailed Beast are powerless against him."
"Just now, more than a dozen Anbu rushed in, and he didn't even need to Hand Seals; he was able to instantly take down an Elite Jonin."