"This indictment, combined with the information revealed by Kumogakure, is enough to make Hiruzen Sarutobi suffer."
Senju Nawaki had a smile on his face, and there was also a sense of complacency in his eyes.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, who is good at using public opinion to attack others, how should he deal with rumors?
Each of them is a true story. There is no need to investigate. As long as you don't deceive yourself and open your eyes, you will see it.
Today, the Sarutobi clan is powerful enough to be called the largest clan in Konohagakure, surpassing the Uchiha clan. This is due to the fact that Hiruzen Sarutobi has made good use of the power in his hands in the past 17 years in Konohagakure.
Its main sources of strength are divided into several parts.
The first part is the original foundation. The Sarutobi clan was also a big clan. During the Warring States Period, it was not as good as the Uchiha, Senju, and Hyuga clans. It was second-rate in the ninja world and was also considered a powerful country.
The second part is the Ino-Shika-Cho family. Each generation of the Ino-Shika-Cho combination becomes a group under the witness of the Sarutobi clan. This group is very likely to be the patriarch of the Ino-Shika-Cho family.
The third part, taking advantage of the convenience of being Hokage, swallowed up the remaining forces of the Senju clan and the Uzumaki clan, which have not yet been fully digested.
For example, the trade in grain and medicinal materials, the planting base in the Rice Country, the sealed market left by the Uzumaki clan, etc.
Nawaki Senju wants to remove the power of the Sarutobi clan one by one, starting with the power that should not belong to him.
"Hiruzen Sarutobi, his ugly face will eventually be exposed." Senju Sato sneered.
He was recruited into the Sarutobi clan's team and was the one who understood the Sarutobi clan's style best.
When a battle occurs, you never see ninjas from the Sarutobi clan.
But whenever rewards are given based on merit, the ninjas of the Sarutobi clan are always at the top of the list.
Such shameful behavior has almost become the default unspoken rule on the battlefield.
Before, because of Hiruzen Sarutobi's position as Hokage, no one dared to resist or raise any objections. Now that we have entered the period of the Ninja World War, if they still dare to do so, the Konohagakure Ninja Army will collapse.
The unspoken rules that have been made clear will no longer exist.
"This is just the first step. What we need to do now is to control the food trade, which is our foundation.
Whoever controls food controls humanity.
The Rice Land of Rice Field will be the next battlefield between us and the Sarutobi clan."
Nawaki Senju stood up and pointed to the map behind him, which was exactly in the direction of the Land of Rice Field.
Once war breaks out, it will be a battleground.
Half of the Senju clan's grain trade comes from grain-producing areas represented by the Wooden City within the Land of Fire, and the other half comes from the Land of Rice Field.
The former Rice Country was not suitable for farming. It was during the time when Hashirama Senju was the Hokage that he used Mokuton to modify the terrain and environment, making it so fertile today. However, they betrayed the Senju clan.
Because of the decline of the Senju clan, the Land of Rice Field forgot the favor it had shown them and cooperated closely with the Sarutobi clan, becoming a part of the Sarutobi clan's power.
Instead, it became a sword in the hands of the Sarutobi clan to attack the Senju clan.
Nawaki Senju wants to take back the foundation of the Senju clan.
Control food, control population, control currency, and it will control the entire ninja world.
"The betrayer must pay the price. I beg you to do this. I will bring Earth Country back to the embrace of the Senju clan."
Dōma Senju's face was serious, but there was a hint of melancholy in his eyes.
When the Land of Rice Field betrayed the Senju clan and took the initiative to approach the Sarutobi clan, he wanted to eliminate the traitor.
At that time, Nawaki Senju stopped him. After all, his predecessor still had a foolish dream of becoming Hokage.
"No, everyone, come out in full force. This is a battle for the survival of our Senju clan.
In the grand scheme of things, it is the Daimyō of the Earth Country who is ungrateful. Everything there is a gift given to them by the Senju clan, and we have reason to take action.
We also need to let the ninja world see the true power of the Senju clan.
Otherwise, sooner or later someone will set his sights on the Senju clan.
Force is the source of suppressing all unrest."
There was a flicker in Senju Nawaki's eyes. He felt something strange, but he couldn't find the source. He could only announce his decision.
There are several reasons why the various forces in the ninja world are not interested in the Senju clan.
The first point is that he used his identity as a member of the Senju clan to become a noble of the Land of Fire and was temporarily protected.
The second point is Fukuzawa left behind by Hashirama Senju. No one will question his strength or credibility in the short term.
Everything needs to be based on strength. They need a war to demonstrate the military power of the Senju clan.
Earth Country is the battlefield chosen by Nawaki Senju, a place that achieves three goals at one stroke.
It can strike at the power of the Sarutobi clan, take back things that belong to the Senju clan, and establish the prestige of the Senju clan in the ninja world.
This thing must be done very beautifully.
"Follow the orders of the clan leader!" A hint of caution flashed in Dōma Senju's eyes, and he immediately agreed.
Coming from the Warring States Period, he firmly believes that power is everything.
It's time to fight for the Senju clan and stop being useless sacrifices for Konohagakure.
"Follow the clan leader's orders..."
The other ninjas also responded immediately.
Some people's eyes are full of eagerness to try.
This was the first battle of the Senju clan after leaving Konohagakure, and it made the name of the Senju clan reappear in the ninja world.
"Go, gather the tribesmen. Dōma Senju will stay."
Senju Nawaki's ears twitched slightly, and the feeling of being monitored became stronger.
He quickly found the source, sent his tribesmen away, and prepared to respond.
Everyone left, and only Nawaki Senju and Dōma Senju were left in the meeting room.
"Grand Uncle, there are bugs!" Nawaki Senju said coldly, his eyes falling on the vase of decorative flowers on the conference table.
Dōma Senju was a little confused at first, but when he heard these words, a sharp look flashed in his eyes.
Someone was eavesdropping on their conversation right in front of them, right at the wooden table.
They also sensed the fluctuations of Mokuton.
The two men attacked at the same time.
"Mokuton: Mokuryū no Jutsu!"
Vines and tree roots were woven into a Mokuton prison, controlling the conference room.
The two people's unique chakra marks invaded the huge wooden table in front of them, forcing out two White Zetsu from it.
They squirmed continuously, trying to break out of the Mokuton prison, but to no avail.
Paralyzed by the poison in Dōma Senju's Mokuton.
"What is this? I can sense the aura of Mokuton on them?"
Dōma Senju took a big step forward, his face full of surprise and doubt.
They didn't expect that such a thing would exist right under their noses, integrated into the desk and flowers. If they hadn't awakened Mokuton, they would never have noticed such a thing.
A big hand grabbed White Zetsu's neck and began to study him.
"White Zetsu?" Nawaki Senju was shocked. Was he being targeted by Madara Uchiha?
He spread out his perception ability, surveyed the surroundings, and confirmed that there were only these two White Zetsu.
Is it a routine monitoring of the ninja world, or is it specially for them?