What Did Sasori Do?

In the quiet room, a melodious voice echoed, narrating the turbulent changes in the Land of Rain, the first encounter with Sasori, and the battles with Danzo and Orochimaru.

He skillfully concealed sensitive points and tried his best to maintain the calmness of the narrative; however, those thrilling chapters still revealed an air of danger through his words.

Everyone present was deeply moved, their hearts pounding with anguish. How heart-wrenching it must have been!

They seemed to witness Koki struggling to survive in the perilous Land of Rain.

How difficult was his struggle against Hanzo of the Salamander in the Land of Rain?

They even killed Danzo later—every detail terrified them.

Kakashi frowned, Itachi's eyes revealed worry, and Obito unconsciously clenched his fists.

Shisui's face was extremely grim. He shook his head and sighed softly, "Koki, you don't cause trouble, but trouble always seems to find you. How can we not worry?"

He gazed at Koki, his heart filled with tenderness.

Upon hearing this, Koki felt a pang of pain in her heart and gripped Shisui's hand tightly. "I didn't mean to do it. At that time, I only wanted to get rid of Danzo, but I made you all worry."

Shisui gripped his hand tightly, her strength increasing. "I'm not blaming you, but looking back now, Koki, I should thank God you're safe and sound. If something had really happened..."

Shisui's voice trembled; he couldn't imagine how they would cope if Koki were to suffer misfortune.

Then, Shisui's agitated words softened, and his tone turned serious. "I also want to advise you, there are too many unpredictable things. Don't be willful and throw tantrums anymore, in case... otherwise you'll regret it and who will you be able to tell?"

Shisui's sorrowful words echoed in the spacious living room, like the tolling of a heavy bell, striking the hearts of everyone present.

Obito had sunk into the small sofa, hugging Koki tightly from behind, his cheek gently rubbing against Koki's face, treating him like a precious treasure, the thought of losing him was unthinkable!

Thinking of this, Obito was filled with fear. He held Koki tightly, not wanting him to be hurt in any way.

"Koki, you absolutely cannot be harmed. You are the most important person in my life."

However, which of these young people wasn't exceptionally gifted?

The reasons are clear, and everyone has their own sense of proportion, but as the old saying goes, "Two tigers cannot share one mountain," but look at this place, it's practically a den of tigers.

Therefore, it is fate that dictates that it is not easy to avoid conflict; competition and quarrels are inevitable.

Ah, putting the future aside, just at this moment, Shisui is absolutely right. However, will everyone be truly convinced?

Obito gently stroked Koki's cheek, lost in thought, and casually uttered words such as, "Well said, we shouldn't be willful, but the truly mischievous ones aren't here—"

Itachi hugged Koki's arm and shook it gently, feigning grievance, "Brother, Sasori won't let me near you."

"Itachi, you're all grown up now, you really shouldn't be clinging to your older brother anymore." Kakashi glared at him coldly.

"What's wrong with brothers arranging a blind date?" Shisui couldn't help but retort.

Look, the camps are now clearly divided, and the atmosphere in the living room has become subtle.

Is this the kind of person who can have past grievances resolved with just a few "warm and affectionate" words?

Everyone seemed to have changed, even the usually gentle Shisui...

Ignoring the undercurrents and power struggles raging in the living room, Koki pondered what Sasori had done to provoke such emotions in them.

Inside the Hokage's office, the air felt heavy and oppressive, almost suffocating.

At his desk, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked haggard, deep wrinkles etched with the heavy burden he carried, making him appear much older in an instant.

He clutched the newly arrived intelligence report tightly in his hand, his eyes shifting between worry and gloom.

He narrowed his eyes slightly and ordered in a slightly hoarse voice, "Go and fetch Minato."

"Yes, sir!" the subordinate responded quickly, his figure disappearing in a hurry, and the office was once again shrouded in deathly silence.

The Konoha has been in turmoil recently, with a series of events keeping Hiruzen Sarutobi busy.

Danzo's death caused a huge uproar, but he had little time to wallow in grief.

Because immediately afterward, the news of Orochimaru's betrayal came like a bolt from the blue, shocking the entire Konoha.

Orochimaru, the once highly anticipated ninja genius, has now become Konoha's greatest threat, bar none.

His uniqueness lies in the fact that he has long been in the Konoha High Command and has mastered many core secrets. These secrets are like hidden bombs that could explode at any time and destroy Konoha.

Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a chill run down his spine and knew he had to deal with Orochimaru's betrayal quickly, or the consequences would be unimaginable.

Meanwhile, Hizashi Hyuga's incident also caused a huge uproar in the village.

The Hyuga Clan, a prestigious family in Konoha, was extremely dissatisfied with Hizashi Hyuga's sacrifice, and discontent within the clan was growing.

Hiruzen Sarutobi knew perfectly well that Hyuga Hiashi would definitely raise this issue at the week's routine meeting.

He must prepare countermeasures in advance to quell the Hyuga Clan's anger, prevent the conflict from escalating further, and ensure the peace of Konoha.

Under immense pressure, Hiruzen Sarutobi realized that he should relinquish the Hokage Position and pass it on to a more capable successor.

Years of Hokage have left him physically and mentally exhausted, and he feels powerless in the face of the current complex situation.

However, he already had his own plans in mind.

The reason he didn't allow Uchiha Fugaku to return to the village after the war ended was to buy more time to prepare for his abdication.

The Uchiha Clan has always been a hidden danger in his heart. He worries that if Uchiha Fugaku returns to the village, he may threaten the Hokage Position and thus affect his control over the future of Konoha.

In his view, the Hokage Position must be held by someone he trusts and supports, someone who is a close confidant of his.

Only in this way could he ensure that the policies and plans he had formulated for Konoha over the years could continue, and maintain the "orthodoxy" and stability of Konoha in his heart.

Throughout the long history of Konoha, the succession of the Hokage Position seems to follow a hidden, unwritten rule.

From the First Hokage, Lord Hashirama, to the present day, the Hokage Position has always been passed down through close bloodlines.

Lord Tobirama was Lord Hashirama's brother, while Hiruzen Sarutobi was Lord Tobirama's prized student.

Hiruzen Sarutobi believed that this method of succession had ensured the stability of Konoha and the peaceful transition of power over the years, allowing Konoha to move steadily forward on an orderly track.

Of course, before that crucial meeting that determined the future of Konoha, the Konoha's leadership consisted entirely of his loyal followers.

With his years of accumulated experience and unparalleled prestige, Hiruzen Sarutobi built a vast network of power in Konoha.

He boasted that he could firmly control every corner of Konoha, but he never expected that—a few years ago...

Regardless of the circumstances, the successor to the Hokage upon his abdication must be one of his own; this was an unwavering belief in his heart.