Konoha's Leaders Were Shameless Beyond Belief

"Naruto, say no more."

"We need to stand together against the enemy right now."

Jiraiya lowered his voice as he spoke to Naruto.

Now was not the time to openly break with Danzo and the others.

Besides, Jiraiya had to protect the reputation of his teacher, Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Pervy Sage... I didn't think you'd be like them too."

At those words, the warmth Naruto had felt vanished in an instant.

I just want the justice I deserve. What's wrong with that?

Why does even Pervy Sage have to defend those pieces of shit?

"Hold on, Lady Hokage. What did Naruto mean by that?"

"Is he really the Fourth Hokage's son?"

The watching villagers turned to Tsunade, the current Fifth Hokage, for an answer.

"Tsunade...!"

Danzo shot Tsunade a warning look.

If she dared tell the villagers, he would turn on her at once!

Then Konoha would descend into chaos, and no one would come out unscathed!

"Granny Tsunade, tell them the truth!"

Naruto stood firm. He hoped Tsunade would take his side!

Tsunade was caught between them.

"Heh, Naruto. Sometimes hesitation is a stance in itself."

Rono seized the moment to add fuel to the fire.

If Tsunade truly stood with Naruto, she would reveal the truth to everyone right then and there.

"What's going on, Lady Tsunade?"

"Tell us the truth!"

"Is Naruto really the Fourth Hokage's son?"

The villagers' curiosity had been stirred, and they demanded an answer.

After all, the Fourth Hokage was the great hero who had protected Konoha. If he had left behind a child, that would be cause for celebration!

But Tsunade did not dare answer so easily!

If she revealed the truth, Danzo and the two Konoha Elders would openly turn against her.

Konoha would fall into turmoil, and the other ninja villages