Clearly, the Third Hokage's prestige in Konoha had reached unprecedented heights. Especially after the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, had died the night before, the old Hokage, who had already retired, had once again returned to the public eye.
"Fugaku!"
"Xia Le!"
"Don't act rashly!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived at the scene, his gaze settling on the two men as he spoke gravely.
Fugaku slowly rose to his feet and fixed his eyes on him.
"The Uchiha Clan demands an explanation!"
His voice was low, filled with boundless fury.
Clearly, he was already on the verge of erupting.
More and more Konoha ninja gathered from every direction, all staring at the scene.
Among the crowd, Kakashi and Guy had also spotted Xia Le and the others.
"Teacher!"
Kakashi froze for a moment and called out softly.
His expression was grave, and his heart was filled with uncertainty.
What exactly happened last night? What was the truth? Why was the Uchiha Clan suddenly massacred? Even my teacher, Minato Namikaze, the Fourth Hokage, was dead.
What connection lay behind all of this?
At that moment, the entire gathering fell silent, everyone watching intently.
With the Uchiha reduced to such a state, everyone present needed the truth as well.
"It pains me deeply that the Uchiha Clan suffered such a disaster."
"But all of this was an unforeseen incident. We are still searching for the truth, and we have already found a clue."
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed and spoke in a somber voice.
Fugaku listened coldly.
Xia Le narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Last night, while Kushina was giving birth, a mysterious man appeared just after their child was born."
"He used Kushina's child to threaten them, drew the Nine-Tails out of her body, and brought it under his control!"
"He then caused