"Hiruzen Sarutobi, what goes around comes around. If you eat meat, then everyone else should follow suit and drink soup.
Where is the Senju clan? Haven't they already merged with Konohagakure?"
Danzo Shimura raised his eyebrows slightly and said sarcastically.
He didn't want to take the blame anymore. Hiruzen Sarutobi's first words made him realize the crisis.
It is very likely that he and his Shimura family will replace the Senju clan and become expendable items in this war.
If Hiruzen Sarutobi tried to put the blame on him, he would take out the corpse and fight back.
What Nawaki Senju did in the Mokuton: Mokuzō no Jutsu successfully made Danzo Shimura suspicious of Hiruzen Sarutobi. The seeds had been planted, and they were just waiting to blossom and bear fruit.
The relationship between the two can no longer be as harmonious as before.
Danzo Shimura's tough attitude made Hiruzen Sarutobi freeze in place.
He thought to himself that it seemed that this time, Danzo Shimura would not take the blame for him.
Without sufficient incentives, people will lose their morale and it will be difficult to lead the team.
More and more things are out of his control.
"Let's part ways amicably, and consider this as Konohagakure's final act of tolerance towards the Senju clan.
However, even though the Senju clan had made great contributions to Konohagakure, Nawaki Senju's actions plunged Konohagakure into the vortex of war.
Give the order, Senju Nawaki is not allowed to set foot in Konohagakure."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said helplessly, gritting his teeth, and glanced at the ninjas on the field, not daring to pursue the matter further.
The only punishment that could be given to Senju Nawaki was a harmless one.
Looking at those who lowered their heads or had strange expressions on their faces, they obviously did the same thing as him.
Their Sarutobi clan only used legal means to seize most of the Senju clan's property in order to boil the frog in warm water so that the Senju clan could still see hope.
But when he was not paying attention, the pot used to cook the Senju clan was taken away.
The awakening of the Senju clan left him defenseless.
He cursed these people in his heart for ruining his plans.
His actions and those of Konohagakure were exposed in the ninja world, making him a representative of ingratitude.
No matter how you whitewash it, there is no reason to continue attacking the Senju clan.
What he is most worried about now is his son, whose whereabouts are still unknown.
He still didn't understand what went wrong in his plan that caused such a big change in Senju Nawaki.
The troubles are getting bigger and bigger; his original plan is destroyed, and no matter what, he wants to become the greatest Hokage.
Surpass Tobirama Senju, and surpass Hashirama Senju, God of Shinobi.
These two Hokage were his nightmares, and were also the reasons why he secretly, intentionally or unintentionally, dealt with the Senju clan.
The Senju clan left, and the consumables for this battle could only be selected from the Konohagakure clan, which gave him a headache.
"No entry?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's order made many people feel incredible.
Looking at the white Hokage robe, other colors appeared in his eyes. They were no longer as pure as before, but had the color of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
They originally did not believe the news spread by the Senju clan, but now it seems they need to reconsider.
Did Hiruzen Sarutobi really have any ambitions that led him to assassinate Nawaki Senju multiple times and murder the heir of the ninja clan?
This involves their interests, and they don't want the heir of their family to die in a conspiracy while on the battlefield.
The Senju clan has a very good reputation, and Nawaki Senju has a very stupid reputation, so no one believes that this is a frame-up by Nawaki Senju.
Is such a Hokage qualified to continue leading them?
Hiruzen Sarutobi noticed everyone's gazes and became less respectful.
He swept his eyes over these people, using his former prestige to suppress the other thoughts in their hearts.
His gaze turned to the Ino–Shika–Chō family, who were absolutely loyal to him.
Give them a look and the problem must be solved.
He also realized that war was coming, which was a crisis but also an opportunity.
Konohagakure must win this war so that he can keep his position as Hokage.
If he loses the war, he will not be able to suppress these ninja families, and his reputation and family power, which he values most, will also suffer a fatal blow.
"Hokage-sama, there has been another disturbance on the battlefield of Amegakure. Several bases have been lost. The flames of war will soon spread to the defense line of the Land of Fire. We must assemble ninja teams and go to support them."
The head of the Nara clan, Nara Shikaku, noticed Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze and spoke.
He sighed in his heart, their Ino–Shika–Chō family had already boarded the Sarutobi family's ship, and they would prosper and suffer together.
Over the years, their Ino–Shika–Chō family has indeed achieved rapid development.
There is no way back, so we can only continue along the route planned by Hiruzen Sarutobi.
The conference room fell into silence.
Everyone acted as if it had nothing to do with them and pretended not to hear clearly.
The experience of the Senju clan made them understand that only by preserving the family's power can they obtain their own interests in the larger collective of Konohagakure.
"Danzō Shimura, what do you think?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi lowered his eyebrows, his heart filled with disappointment.
I've given so much to Konohagakure, but why can't I get any recognition? Why can't these people understand my efforts?
"What do you think? Of course we listen to the Hokage. You are the leader of this village."
Danzō Shimura opened his mouth slightly, feeling angry.
When good things happen, let me step back, but when something offends others, let me stand in front.
I have a clearer view of Hiruzen Sarutobi's true face.
"Hiruzen, you are the Hokage. Konohagakure is facing a huge dilemma right now. We all support your idea."
Koharu Utatane frowned, feeling puzzled, but she still managed to ease the atmosphere and stated her position, supporting Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"This is already a war. All shinobi must obey your orders."
Nara Shikaku's firm voice spread throughout the conference room.
The others were moved.
This sentence awakened everyone present. No matter what, Hiruzen Sarutobi was the Hokage. In the current environment, especially in wartime, the Hokage's orders must be obeyed.
Everyone couldn't help but straighten their bodies.
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and regained his confidence. During the war, no matter how big a mistake he made, no one could deprive him of his supreme status. This was his last chance.
His eyes scanned everyone on the field, and his gaze landed on the young Uchiha Fugaku, and behind him, Uchiha Kagami.