Fugaku's Mangekyō!
Fugaku's face turned frosty, his gaze sharp as a sword, fixed on Hiruzen Sarutobi at the head of the table.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was spouting seemingly righteous but actually empty rhetoric, his expression serious, as if every word he spoke was the truth.
Fugaku knew perfectly well that this was just his usual trick. Every time he finished saying these high-sounding words, he would casually brush the matter aside and never actually try to solve the problem.
Anger was growing rapidly within Fugaku's heart, and his dissatisfaction with Hiruzen Sarutobi was nearing its peak.
His hands clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force. He silently vowed that this time, he would never let Hiruzen Sarutobi escape responsibility so easily.
Just as Fugaku was about to go berserk again and unleash his fury, a firm voice suddenly rang out, interrupting Hiruzen Sarutobi's incessant speech.
"Enough!" The voice was filled with anger and dissatisfaction.
Fugaku was slightly taken aback, temporarily suppressing his anger. He turned his head to look at who this person who dared to interrupt Hiruzen Sarutobi was.
This sight made Fugaku burst out laughing.
It turned out that the person standing there, confronting Hiruzen Sarutobi -on, was none other than Choza Akimichi, the head of the Akimichi Clan family, one of the Ino-Shika-Cho - Akimichi Chōza!
Isn't this a classic case of the flood washing away the Dragon King's temple? Our own people are starting to fight each other!
As everyone knows, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio's loyalty to the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, is as solid as gold and stone. However, at this moment, they have a disagreement.
Fugaku's smile hadn't faded, as if to say, "This is really going to be interesting."
He calmly sat down, crossed his arms over his chest, and watched leisurely, his eyes sparkling with the satisfaction of watching a good show.
Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, his gaze fixed on Akimichi Chōza Akimichi's imposing figure, a hint of confusion in his eyes. He couldn't understand why this subordinate, who had always been loyal to him, would suddenly contradict him so resolutely.
Ignoring the stares of those around him, Akimichi Chōza's resolute voice echoed in the quiet meeting hall, "If this is true, shouldn't we first investigate the members of Root and Anbu to uncover the truth? Danzo's crimes are notorious; I propose—the immediate disbandment of Root!"
"That's absolutely right, I also agree that an inspection should be conducted."
"Indeed, the Root must be abolished. Who knows what else Danzo has done?"
"That's exactly right."
Immediately, everyone echoed in agreement.
Akimichi Chōza 'Hiruzen Sarutobi face was gloomy. His gaze lingered briefly on Choza Akimichi before sweeping over everyone present, as if he were silently weighing his options.
Fugaku's lips curled into a barely perceptible sneer as he thought to himself, "This is getting more and more interesting. I wonder how Hiruzen Sarutobi will handle this."
Akimichi Chōza's emotions surged like a turbulent tide, causing Inoichi Yamanaka, a cloud of doubt rising in his heart. As if knowing Inoichi's thoughts, Chōza said in a sorrowful tone, "My niece was Danzo into Root by Danzo last year, and since then she has vanished without a trace, like a stone sinking into the sea."
Inoichi Yamanaka fell into deep thought, remaining silent...
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood at the head of the group, his face full of solemnity. He knew very well that today's events were unlikely to end well, and the disbandment of Root seemed to be an inevitable outcome.
He sighed deeply and said slowly, "Now that Danzo is dead, Root was going to disband anyway, let it disband."
After saying that, he looked heartbroken, as if he was filled with helplessness regarding this decision.
However, Fugaku wouldn't let him off so easily. Looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi, he felt nothing but disgust.
Fugaku's sharp gaze fixed on Hiruzen Sarutobi, and he coldly declared without hesitation, "I propose—to disband the Anbu as well!"
These words immediately caused a huge uproar in the conference room! Fugaku's suggestion was nothing short of a bombshell, directly targeting the core of Hiruzen Sarutobi's power!
Everyone turned their attention to Hiruzen Sarutobi, wanting to see his reaction.
In the complex situation of Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi's Anbu is like a sharp dagger hidden in the shadows, and its key position is obvious.
The Anbu were his eyes that could see into the darkness and his ears that could hear the sounds, lurking in the night to meticulously gather every crucial piece of secret intelligence for him.
Whether it's a potential threat or unusual activity within the village, the Anbu can relay the information to him immediately, allowing him to make decisions in advance and maintain control of the situation.
The Anbu were also his iron fist, carrying out those shady but necessary missions.
They eradicated enemies threatening Konoha, eliminated potential threats that could cause unrest, and maintained the village's peace and stability with swift and decisive action.
The Anbu was an extension of his power and a powerful support for his rule. Its members were extremely loyal to Hiruzen Sarutobi and absolutely obeyed his orders, making them his most reliable force in complex political struggles.
It could be said that the Anbu had long become a part of his body, and for Hiruzen Sarutobi, disbanding the Anbu was like cutting off his left and right arms.
He will lose his keen intelligence sources, making it impossible for him to detect potential crises in a timely manner; he will lose his strong executive power, making it difficult for him to respond to various threats quickly and effectively; and he will lose his important bargaining chip in political games, which will seriously shake the foundation of his power.
In the spacious and solemn Hokage Building, Hiruzen Sarutobi sat at the head of the table. His once gentle and kind face, weathered and wrinkled, was now replaced by a chilling killing intent as cold as frost and snow.
His sharp, sword-like eyes were fixed on Uchiha Fugaku standing below, a resolute light flashing in them.
Uchiha Fugaku straightened his body, meeting Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze without flinching, and stared back without any politeness. His eyes no longer held the hesitation and restraint of the past, but only unwavering determination.
Sure enough, you only feel the pain when the knife falls on your own skin!
At that moment, he finally understood that simply giving in would only lead to his family being looked down upon and oppressed, and that they would never receive the respect they deserved.
Only by taking a hard line can we avenge Koki and possibly secure a space for survival and dignity for the Uchiha Clan.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's hands trembled involuntarily. The rage in his heart burned fiercely, almost bursting out of his chest. He wished he could immediately and completely annihilate Uchiha Fugaku dared to challenge his authority.
Just a second before he was about to make his move, Fugaku suddenly saw mottled and intricate patterns in his eyes. These patterns were deep and mysterious, seemingly containing boundless power.
"Oh my god, what is that?!"
"Mangekyō Sharingan!"
"That legendary power isn't exclusive to... that one person..."
Those present couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
They stared wide-eyed at Fugaku in disbelief! This legendary power was actually appearing before Fugaku's eyes at this moment!
Even the usually composed Yashiro stared at Fugaku in shock, never expecting that Fugaku possessed such immense power.
Chieftain, what is this...?
The conference room fell into a deathly silence; everyone was too shocked to speak by this sudden turn of events.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression grew even more somber, and he felt even more apprehensive. He knew the power of the Mangekyō Sharingan all too well, which forced him to reassess the current situation.