The Anbu Disbanded

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat at the head of the table, with wisps of smoke rising and filling the air before him.

He silently watched the three people who stepped forward, but did not respond.

Instead, he took a deep drag of his cigarette and slowly exhaled. Amidst the swirling smoke, his eyes became sharp and fierce, like a savage eagle, his piercing gaze sweeping over everyone present.

"Does anyone else have any other opinions?" His voice was deep and authoritative, filled with an unassailable power that made everyone present feel an invisible pressure.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's intentions were very clear; if anyone dared to stand up and oppose him at this moment, it would mean openly defying him.

A brief silence fell over the meeting room as everyone silently weighed their own position against the interests of their family.

The silence at that moment was suffocating, as if time had frozen.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was secretly pleased with himself, feeling that the prestige he had accumulated over the years as Hokage had finally come in handy. Just as he was about to say something polite, the situation suddenly changed.

In that instant, the smug look on his face vanished, replaced by shock and anger.

For no other reason than a sudden commotion erupted in the conference room, with waves of approval rising and falling like a surging tide, as people expressed their support for disbanding the Anbu.

At first, these voices were faint, but in an instant they gathered into an unstoppable torrent.

"The Anbu should have been disbanded long ago!"

"That's right, the existence of the Anbu is no longer suitable for the current situation!"

"Support disbanding!"

"Agree!"

For a moment, the entire conference room was filled with noise and clamor, everyone wanted to express their opinions, and the discussions rose and fell, unable to subside for a long time.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's fingers trembled slightly, and he almost dropped his pipe. He stared wide-eyed at the people in front of him in disbelief. These were the people who usually treated him with utmost respect and obeyed his every word!

At this moment, an uncontrollable anger and a deep sense of loss welled up within him.

He never expected this day to come, that his years of rule would be so fragile and vulnerable. He had always firmly believed that his position in Konoha was as solid as a mountain, but now, the attitude of these people made him begin to doubt his authority.

Hiruzen Sarutobi clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms.

He tried to speak again to quiet the noisy crowd, but the cacophony was like a surging sea, easily swallowing his words.

He gazed at those familiar yet unfamiliar faces, his heart filled with complex emotions. He was puzzled; what had caused things to develop to this point? Had he truly committed an unforgivable mistake, causing these people to lose all trust in him?

The various clans within Konoha had long harbored resentment towards the Anbu.

That endless surveillance and control hung like a dark cloud over the hearts of every family member.

Who wants to live in a world where they are constantly being spied on?

The power of the Anbu has grown ever larger, like a boundless net, blurring the boundaries of authority and responsibility.

Whether it's a big or small matter, once the Anbu gets involved, it becomes their stage to dominate.

In this chaotic power structure, there seems to be no place they cannot reach.

Within each of these powerful families, how can everyone Shisui?

How could those who crave power, such as Shimura Danzō and Utatane Koharu, not be among them?

It must exist!

Otherwise, why would the major clans go to such lengths to send their members into the Konoha High Command?

Of the Konoha Six Departments, apart from the Military Police Force which is monopolized by the Uchiha Clan, the other departments are all secretly established by various clans. However, the tentacles of the Anbu are still spreading everywhere, excessively expanding their influence.

Their existence is like a sharp double-edged sword, piercing the sensitive nerves of countless people and touching the vested interests of many.

Originally, the family meticulously planned and cleverly arranged their schemes in various important departments, attempting to gain more power and resources through various means to satisfy their own selfish desires.

However, the appearance of the Anbu was like a powerful and unrestrained storm, completely shattering their plans that they had painstakingly developed over many years.

In the distant past, in the long history of Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi, as Hokage, sat firmly in this position for decades, his prestige unmatched, inspiring awe in all who beheld him.

Surrounding him are mysterious figures like Shimura Danzō, and the unfathomable power of the Anbu and Root makes them even more awe-inspiring.

In that era, even if the various clans were filled with dissatisfaction and resentment, they dared not easily express their opinions, because in the face of the Hokage's absolute authority, they could only choose to obey and silently endure everything.

However, time flies like an arrow, and the world is ever-changing; the situation today is vastly different from what it used to be.

Now, the two largest clans Uchiha and Hyuga, have stepped forward simultaneously, fearlessly confronting the Hokage head-on.

They no longer feared the Hokage's authority, nor worried about the once-feared Anbu and Root.

Moreover, the Ino-Shika-Cho clan, who were once loyal to the Hokage and regarded him as their leader, no longer blindly follow him.

They began to reflect on their stance, realizing that close ties with the Hokage was not the only option. Cracks appeared in this once-solid alliance, and the foundation of their trust began to crumble.

In this tense atmosphere, those families who had long suppressed their inner discontent finally found their courage.

Their courage grew, and they could no longer suppress their anger.

Disband the Anbu! It must be disbanded!

The sound grew louder and louder.

They were no longer afraid of the Hokage's authority, nor worried about the threats from the Anbu and Root.

Because they saw the possibility of change, and the opportunity to break free from constraints and fight for their own rights.

The once unshakeable authority now seems fragile in the face of widespread resistance.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was tense, with people talking animatedly and in complete disarray.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat slumped in his seat, his face filled with despair, his eyes vacant and lifeless, as if his soul had left his body.

Meanwhile, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura sat to the side, their hearts heavy. As Hokage Advisor, they knew all too well what disbanding the Anbu meant to the higher-ups; it was nothing short of a nightmare.

Although the situation is out of control, they still hold onto a glimmer of hope.

Utatane Koharu took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and then slowly stood up. She attempted to use emotional appeal to move the other person and salvage the situation.

"If the Anbu really disbands, who will guarantee the Lord Hokage's safety?" Her tone was full of worry.

However, Fugaku simply smiled and replied nonchalantly, "Isn't there a guard?"

Utatane Koharu, not giving up, continued to press, "Then who should be in charge of intelligence work?"

Fugaku glanced at Inoichi Yamanaka, then decisively replied, "The Intelligence Department isn't just sitting around doing nothing; they'll handle these things."

Utatane Koharu, was extremely anxious and asked again, "What about those special missions? Are they going to be handed over to other departments?" Her eyes revealed her anxiety and unease.

Fugaku crossed his arms and coldly replied, "Konoha has so many excellent ninjas; they are perfectly capable of handling these tasks."