Chapter 76
The next day at noon!
A thunderous roar, accompanied by a surge of Chakra, resounded throughout Konoha!
"Hiruzen Sarutobi! Show yourself! My Senju Clan risked our lives for Konoha, and this is how you betray us?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was reviewing the documents, frowned and quickly led his Anbu towards the gate.
He knew that the Senju Clan had returned to Konoha with their members.
I thought I would come back to rest or report some things.
He wasn't particularly bothered by the notification from the Anbu, after all, Second Shinobi World War was gradually coming to an end.
Konoha is full of talented people. Even without the Senju Clan guarding the border, he believes the Iwa Shinobi wouldn't dare to invade Konoha at will.
Therefore, he indirectly acquiesced to the return of Senju and the others.
But if they disobey the Hokage's orders and return alone, he will not arrange a grand welcoming ceremony for them like he did for Liuyun and the other 370 people.
This can be considered a warning to the Senju Clan.
The only thing that disappointed him was that the number of the Senju Clan who died was not high, far below what he had hoped for.
The extermination of their Danzo is still a long way off, and Danzo has truly disappointed him this time.
But all of this was taken completely by Senju Bai's roar.
The Senju Clan's roar instantly attracted a large number of Konoha's powerful clans and onlookers.
Liuyun and Kushina were also among them.
Especially Liuyun, who was completely stunned when he saw the attire of the Senju Clan and others.
Everyone was wearing tattered clothes, which were covered in blood.
His hair was disheveled, and he reeked of a foul stench, as if he had crawled out of a beggar's ditch.
His eyes were ferocious and bloodshot, filled with grievance and indignation.
Those vivid expressions and superb acting skills are comparable to some actors who graduated from the Central Academy of Drama.
Those who couldn't perform had bandages wrapped around their eyes, stained with blood, and their arms were also covered in blood, giving them an expression of severe injury.
Liuyun really didn't expect that he would only stay for three days to give them a basic introduction and some simple guidance.
In just one week, these people actually mastered his teachings and even took it to a higher level.
If universities in my past life knew about this, they would definitely be scrambling to recruit this top student!
"Who are these people?! Why are they dressed like vagrants?!"
"I feel like I've seen that old man somewhere before. He's really something else, daring to curse the Lord Hokage!"
"This! That! Isn't that Senju Han? How could he be like this?"
"Isn't that the Senju Elder? Aren't they supposed to be guarding the Konoha Border? What happened?"
"The Senju Clan? Those people are from the Senju Clan? No wonder they looked so familiar."
"But why are they cursing the Lord Hokage?!"
When someone recognized a member of the Senju Clan, everyone gasped in surprise.
Some people who are easily moved to tears burst into tears on the spot, and even some straight men felt sorry for them.
Tragic! Absolutely tragic!
Compared to the Senju Clan, who were full of vigor before the battle, an uninformed person might mistake them for a group of beggars who had come from nowhere to escape.
At the same time, a question arose in the minds of everyone watching: Why had the Senju Clan become like this?
I haven't heard of any fighting on the Iwa Shinobi front lines!
And what was the meaning of the Senju Clan shouting, "Hiruzen Sarutobi, you've ruined us!"?
Could it be that the Lord Hokage orchestrated the Senju Clan's current state?
The Konoha watching were all secretly speculating wildly.
Before they knew it, the Senju Clan was surrounded by a dense crowd of people.
The scene was even more lively than when Liuyun and the others returned.
Not long after, surrounded by several members of the Anbu (AJBC), Hiruzen Sarutobi appeared before the Senju Clan and the others.
As Sarutobi Hiruzen forward, the onlookers struggled to make way for him.
Sarutobi Hiruzen his thanks, and as soon as he stepped inside, he saw the Senju Clan dressed in beggar's clothes.
Then came the pungent smell of swill... If there hadn't been so many people present, Sarutobi Hiruzen would have already gagged.
Looking at the disheveled old man at the head of the group, Hiruzen Sarutobi could vaguely see the shadow of Senju Bai.
His face was utterly dumbfounded. Was this really the same Senju Bai who had always been known for his clean-cut image?
At the same time, a sense of foreboding settled over me.
"Elder Bai? How did you all end up like this? Has the Iwa Shinobi launched an attack?"
"Heh! Of course, the Iwagakure is attacking!"
Senju Bai scoffed, immediately launching into a dramatic performance, his eyes turning red, filled with grievance and anger.
"Wasn't this all part of your plan?"
He paused, tears streaming down his face, and then let out a loud shout that echoed throughout the entire Konoha.
"How cruel you are! You were able to become Hokage because our Senju Clan spared no effort in helping you!"
"Now that you've secured your Hokage Position, you turn around and want to wipe out our Senju Clan. What a ruthless heart you have! Calling you a viper wouldn't be an exaggeration!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi a beat, his face darkened, and his ominous premonition intensified.
That's what he was thinking, but the plan hadn't been implemented yet; Danzo had already been imprisoned...
Danzo... Hiruzen Sarutobi flashed through Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind... Could it be that Danzo has caused me trouble again...?
That's right, Danzo must have Danzo made a move, but failed to eliminate them and was instead discovered by the Senju Clan. He tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind raced, and he immediately recalled the cause and effect of the matter.
He couldn't help but curse inwardly, "That Danzo is such a useless Danzo, what a terrible teammate!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi was able to become Hokage because he had honed his shamelessness and acting skills to perfection.
His expression turned serious, and his voice was low and filled with deep doubt.
"Elder Bai, I really don't know what you're doing here? There are too many people here, why don't we go inside to talk?"
"You should change your clothes first. Don't worry, I will definitely give you an explanation for this matter."
"Heh! Confess! From the moment you Hiruzen Sarutobi with the Iwa Shinobi harm our Senju Clan, we stopped trusting you, Hiruzen Sarutobi!"
"Just say what you have to say here. If you're upright, why can't you make things clear in front of everyone in Konoha?"
Having been outmaneuvered, Hiruzen Sarutobi himself in a predicament, and gritted his teeth slightly.
"Alright! Let's talk right here. If Elder Bai can't come up with a reasonable explanation!"
"I'm going to punish you for leaving the border without permission!"
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"Hahaha! Your true colors have finally been revealed. You're about to wipe out this entire tribe, so what do we care about now?"
Senju Bai laughed loudly, but his voice was indescribably desolate.
Those around him listened to Senju Bai's laughter and looked at the Senju Clan's tattered appearance.
While feeling sympathy, I also turned my gaze to Enbi ~ Hiruzen.
A thought involuntarily surfaced in my mind: Could it be that the Lord Hokage really did harm the Senju Clan?
Otherwise, why would the Senju Clan's Elder harbor such hatred for the Lord Hokage?
Sarutobi Hiruzen naturally noticed the gazes of those around him, and his face turned ashen. He knew that if he didn't explain things clearly today...
The image he had cultivated in the hearts of the Konoha over the years has been completely ruined.
Taking a deep breath, Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice was tinged with anger.
"Elder Bai, just say it! In front of all these people, tell me how I, Hiruzen Sarutobi, harmed you?"
"Heh! Hiruzen Sarutobi, you still won't admit it! Fine, I'll tell you!"
Senju Bai sneered and pulled out Senju Camp Layout Map from his robes!
"Do you know what I have in my hand? Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage! You should know that very well!"
As he spoke, he opened the cloth in front of everyone and aimed it at Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"This! This is..." Sarutobi Hiruzen. This was very familiar to him. He thought about it carefully and hesitated.
"This is a military deployment map of the Senju Clan on the border!"
"Not bad! It seems you haven't forgotten. Our Senju Clan only gave you one copy of this layout map after we arrived at the border! You remember, don't you!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, beckoned over, summoned an Anbu, and gave him a few instructions.
"Please wait a moment. I've already sent the Anbu to retrieve it. The Senju Clan's Border Layout Map has always been in my possession; it was absolutely not stolen!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke in a deep voice, already fully understanding that this was definitely the work of that Danzo!
What needs to be done now is to quell the Senju Clan's anger and completely distance himself from them.
As for Danzo, he's used to taking the blame, so taking it again isn't a big deal, especially since he was the one who did it in the first place.
A moment later, the Anbu appeared in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen, holding a scroll in his hand.
Sarutobi Hiruzen, and the top was exactly the same as Senju Bai's.
He had a smile on his face and a kind voice.
"Look! Elder Bai, I've kept everything you gave me safe; it wasn't stolen! You've truly wronged me!"
"Hehehe!" Senju Bai chuckled mockingly.
"Are you still performing now? The scroll is here with you, can't you find someone to make a copy?"
Do you know who gave me this photo?
"I'm telling you!" Senju Bai roared.
"This cloth was given to me personally Ōnoki the Third Tsuchikage, Ōnoki, during his surprise attack on our Senju Camp a few nights ago!"
"That night, our Senju Camp was on patrol as usual, but before we knew it, the entire camp was filled with Iwa Shinobi!!"
"Ōnoki himself led the team! If it weren't for his pity for our First Hokage's clan, we would have been wiped out long ago!"
"Before leaving, they gave us this, saying that someone had secretly delivered it to their Iwa Shinobi camp!"
At this point, Senju Bai's face turned ashen, and his whole body trembled with excitement.
He roared, "Tell me, how did our most meticulously prepared border defense map end up in the hands of the Third Tsuchikage Konoha? How did it end up in the Iwa Shinobi Camp?"
"Hehehe! You're saying you didn't know this? That you didn't tacitly agree? I wouldn't believe it even if you beat me to death!"
Senju Bai's words left Hiruzen Sarutobi speechless. After a moment of silence, he said solemnly.
"I will definitely give you an explanation for this! Don't fall victim to the Iwa Shinobi's revenge!"
Senju Bai scoffed, "Confess? Arrest a few Anbu to take the blame? Claim they're spies sent by other ninja villages?"
"And another thing! How did the Iwa Shinobi retaliate? If it weren't for Ōnoki taking pity on us, the Senju Clan would have been practically wiped out!"
"This is all thanks to the fact that we are from the same clan as the First Hokage!"
"Anyone who's been on the battlefield or served as a commander knows how important a border defense map is! Don't try to fool us!"
"Never mind!"
Senju Bai suddenly sighed, his cloudy old eyes fixed on the Hokage Rock in the distance, filled with deep disappointment.
"Second Uncle! This is the disciple you chose!"
"From this moment forward, in my capacity as the Senju Elder, I declare that the Senju Clan will no longer be Konoha Ninja."