Hokage: I Traveled Through Time With The Tenseigan

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Orochimaru started to get busy. In fact, he had already prepared all the materials and was just waiting for Shigeru to relent.

As long as Shigeru relaxed, he could make all the puppets in the shortest time possible.

While Orochimaru was busy, Anbu's operations department was also occupied.

Dozens of ninjas rushed toward the Shimura clan.

Under the command of Tiger and Eagle, the Shimura tribe was surrounded from all directions.

What's going on?

Anbu's people are here again?

So many of them...

When the Shimura clan's ninjas on duty saw this scene, they were so frightened that they almost peed themselves. They rushed into the family territory and went straight to the patriarch's courtyard.

"Chief, something bad has happened! Anbu's people are here again!"

At this time, Chief Shimura had already fallen asleep, but the loud voices of his clan members woke him up. He had no time to change clothes and ran out in his pajamas.

"What did you say? Anbu's people are here again? How many of them?"

The man on duty had a grim expression: "Chief, I don't know, but I'm sure there are a lot of them."

What does Anbu want to do?

"Shigeru!!!"

After being stunned for a few seconds, Chief Shimura let out an angry roar.

There was no need to guess—this operation had to be Shigeru's doing. He had come to arrest people during the day but was blocked by the Third Hokage. Now, he had returned at night, launching a large-scale operation.

At the Hokage Office, the Third Hokage stood by the window, looking in the direction of the Shimura clan.

In fact, he had received word earlier that Anbu was planning a major move, so instead of going home after work, he stayed in his office to wait.

His patience paid off.

Anbu was indeed making a big move—dozens, possibly hundreds, of them heading straight for the Shimura tribe, completely surrounding it.

They aren't even afraid of making things worse...

"Huh…"

Looking at Anbu's stance, the Third Hokage knew that this situation wouldn't be easily resolved. Shigeru was like a hedgehog—touch him, and he will chase you down and bite you.

The Shimura clan had made the first move, so now he was turning things around on them.

As long as Anbu kept pressuring the Shimura clan, Sarutobi Hiruzen had to step in to protect them. Otherwise, his reputation would be ruined—not only would he lose face, but his credibility would take a serious hit.

The lesson from the Hyuga clan was still fresh. If he didn't protect the Shimura clan, what other family would dare to side with him in the future?

"We helped you, Third Hokage, acting as your loyal dogs. But when we were retaliated against, you didn't protect us. So why should we continue helping you? We might as well switch sides!"

Besides, the Shimura clan and the Hyuga clan were different.

The Hyuga clan was an alliance based on mutual interests. But the Shimura clan? They were his loyal subordinates. If he couldn't even protect them, his credibility would take a massive hit.

To prevent the situation from escalating, the Third Hokage rushed over immediately.

Luckily, the Shimura tribe's land wasn't far from the Hokage Office, so he arrived quickly.

The good news was that Anbu hadn't taken the next step yet. The bad news?

The Shimura tribe was completely surrounded.

The ninjas of the Shimura clan were already confronting Anbu's forces. The clan members kept demanding answers:

"What do you people want?!"

Anbu, however, remained silent.

"Lord Hokage."

When the Third Hokage arrived, Anbu's forces put away their weapons and bowed their heads in salute.

With a dark expression, the Third Hokage walked deeper into the encirclement and asked the two captains, Tiger and Eagle:

"What are you Anbu doing? Who gave you the courage to surround the Shimura tribe?"

Facing his furious demand, all the Anbu ninjas lowered their heads. Not a single one responded.

The Third Hokage sighed inwardly.

They won't say a word because they all know this is Shigeru's doing.

Anbu was just following orders. They were the ones stuck in the middle, unable to argue.

"Fine. Everyone, withdraw. Your mission is over."

Since he couldn't get angry at these innocent soldiers, the Third Hokage waved his hand, telling them to leave.

He expected them to withdraw, just like they had during the day.

Then he could calm the Shimura clan and go home to rest.

But to his shock, no one moved.

Anbu's forces stood their ground, unmoving.

They had put away their weapons as a sign of respect—but that was the most they would do.

"What is the meaning of this?" The Third Hokage's anger flared up again. "Do you not understand what I said? Or do you think you can ignore my orders?!"

Tiger took a deep breath and finally answered:

"Of course we obey Lord Hokage's orders, but..."

The Third Hokage narrowed his eyes. "Speak. If you have a reason, let's hear it."

Tiger hesitated, then said:

"But the Deputy Minister said that without his order, if we retreat, it will be considered a mission failure. If we fail, we will be expelled from Anbu."

"Lord Hokage, no one wants to leave Anbu. Before this operation even began, Anbu had already kicked out many members. No one wants to be next—no one wants to be labeled a traitor."

"…?!!!"

Anbu members were expelled?

Why didn't I hear about this?!

Apparently, it was an internal Anbu matter. The Hokage had no authority to interfere.

This feeling… of being powerless over my own Anbu… it's unbearable!

"Doesn't he know that if he pushes too hard, there will be no one left for him to use?!"

The Third Hokage was furious. At the same time, he couldn't figure out where Shigeru's confidence came from.

If Anbu was emptied out, he could always recruit new members from the Nara, Akimichi, and Yamanaka clans.

But the operations division was different—it couldn't be replaced so easily!

Eagle, who had remained silent until now, suddenly stepped forward and said:

"Lord Hokage, the Minister… he used a group of puppets. Those puppets can replace us."

"...!"

This is bad!

The puppets?!

If someone had told the Third Hokage about this in the past, he would have laughed it off.

Anbu's operational forces were too crucial. They handled special missions, assassinations, and VIP protection. There was no team more elite than them.

But now… they were being replaced by puppets?

Thinking back to Shigeru's previous puppets, the Third Hokage felt cold sweat forming.

This is… a disaster.

No wonder Anbu's forces refused to retreat.

They were terrified of losing their place.