The Hyuga Shall Stand Above, In The Heavens!

Above the square.

The old village chief looked dazed.

Not far away, Danzo also felt somewhat awkward.

Even if his reaction was slow, he now realized something was amiss.

This scene before him was not much different from when he had forced Hatake Sakumo to his death.

But the atmosphere back then was even worse than now. After all, the villagers didn't dare to directly curse at Sarutobi; they were just urging Uchiha Satoshi to continue speaking.

And the once-great Hatake Sakumo truly stood alone against the entire village's opinion, the pressure was much greater than this.

Kakashi, pinned to the ground, deeply understood this strange atmosphere was truly uncomfortable.

No!

I must do something.

On the field.

Sarutobi Hiruzen struggled in his eyes, as if telepathically, Danzo, who was watching the drama, also had this voice in his heart.

Danzo now also vaguely felt what Uchiha Satoshi was about to say next. Some things are destined not to be brought to light, or the consequences would be severe.

But, what should he do?

Danzo looked gravely at the old village chief in the arena, who tilted his head and locked eyes with Danzo for a second before nodding slightly.

Years of understanding meant the old village chief and Danzo needed no words, just one look was enough to know each other's thoughts!

This was the bond between the shadowy world of the shinobi and the strongest Hokage!

Indeed, Danzo truly understood the old village chief's gaze.

He couldn't be wrong.

That expression signified only one thing.

"Hide, there's trouble, take the blame!"

As for what trouble?

Who cares?

Just take the blame first!

As for Sarutobi's previous posturing, that could wait.

Danzo wanted to trap the Third Hokage, to make him step down and take his place.

But what if Uchiha Satoshi's outburst backfired on himself?

When a new Hokage is selected, would he still retain those powers?

He didn't believe for a second that the old village chief was unaware of his deeds over the years. He even knew that the old man turned a blind eye, and the old village chief knew that he knew about this tacit agreement, so some things had to be handled with care.

Wasn't this why Sarutobi acted as he did, for today?

Taking a deep breath, Danzo lifted his foot, ready to play his part.

But in the next second, chaos erupted!

A whooshing sound approached from afar, and a shuriken flew through the air towards the arena!

At that moment, everyone was stunned.

Even Uchiha Fugaku and Uchiha Satoshi were frozen.

Damn it, was someone really trying to kill Uchiha Satoshi right in front of everyone?

Had that kid lost his mind?

Did he realize the impact of his actions?

And that person wouldn't try to silence Uchiha Satoshi, thinking that killing him would end this matter, would they?

Impossible!

No one would be that foolish!

Look at the current situation.

Clearly, the Uchiha held some shady secrets, and they were being blamed for the Nine-Tails incident, but even if Uchiha Satoshi spoke out, it would be just one side of the story, its credibility questionable.

But if someone, in a fit of rage, attacked Uchiha Satoshi, that would be a different matter altogether.

Such an act would likely confirm the truth of those secrets!

Ding~

The clear sound of metal clashing rang out.

The shuriken thrown at Uchiha Satoshi was easily intercepted.

It was an inevitable outcome.

Anyone would know that launching a sneak attack under watchful eyes, especially with a shuriken, was fundamentally ridiculous.

In the next moment, people followed the direction from which the shuriken came, and their expressions turned strange.

No wonder.

When that mask, similar to Anbu's but more sinister, appeared, not a single Root ninja was innocent.

This included their leader, Danzo, whose face was as dark as pitch.

But he wasn't the only one with a dark face!

The old village chief's face was not just dark; his gaze towards Danzo was filled with anger and regret!

He knew it!

If Danzo could do something then pigs could fly!

He really should have known better!

How did I end up implying Danzo's involvement?

Isn't this just confirming my own guilt?

It's a well-known fact: fear not the god-like adversary, but dread the pig-headed ally.

But what the old village chief doesn't know is that Danzo himself is feeling quite aggrieved. He swears he never gave the order!

Danzo turns his head, only to see the "Root ninja" who lost his Shuriken. He nodded respectfully to him, turned his head and ran after he finished the matter. He was just short of saluting Danzo on the spot, announcing to everyone that it was Danzo's doing.

That kid's agility is impressive; everyone was a bit dazed before, so he naturally made a clean getaway.

However, as the deputy head of Anbu, Yuuhi Shinku steps forward.

He thoughtfully pauses for a moment before bowing to the old village chief and saying he'll give chase, then makes a dashing exit.

Anyone with sense knows that the Root is something the old village chief had Danzo establish!

Who's to say that kid's attack wasn't ordered by the Third Hokage himself? Didn't you see the exchange of glances between the old village chief and Danzo just now?

In such a situation, he must ponder carefully to give the assassin enough time to escape!

Otherwise, what if the kid gets caught and rats out the leadership?

In the workplace, one often has no control over their actions.

He's just a deputy head, after all; he has to be sensible.

At this, Sarutobi Hiruzen feels weary; he sighs deeply, truly at a loss for words.

Unfortunately, he doesn't know that the startled Uchiha Satoshi knows exactly what to say!

Damn it, lacking a bit of courage before, now that he's been attacked, it has ignited the radical blood in this fiery young man.

"Everyone saw it, some people are so afraid of me speaking out, they've resorted to violence in their frustration!"

"They're trying to silence me before I even speak, if I actually said something, wouldn't they stab me a thousand times?"

Uchiha Satoshi, true to his name, knows how to seize the moment.

This is when a heavyweight needs to step up, stand by his side, and ensure his safety.

And Patriarch Hitoshi, ever so understanding, steps forward with two ladies in tow.

"I have the power to turn the tide, I assure you, you'll be safe and sound around me!"

Uchiha Satoshi nods in understanding, then cautiously moves closer to Hyuga Hitoshi, but also sensibly keeps a distance from the two ladies he's embracing, and finally, he doesn't forget to look at his own Patriarch, seeking his opinion.

"Brother Hitoshi is highly skilled, speak boldly and without fear. If you unfortunately perish, I will speak on your behalf."

Patriarch Fugaku offers warm encouragement to his clansman.

Just as he says, assassinating Uchiha Satoshi is futile, it's purely a bad move!

If you don't let someone speak, the Uchiha Patriarch is still here, he surely knows what happened that day. Unless someone wipes out the entire Uchiha clan right now, killing Uchiha Satoshi would be pointless.

Such a simple truth, how can you not understand?

I asked you to take the blame, not to fan the flames!

The Third Hokage looks at Danzo with a mix of disappointment and frustration, making Danzo's scalp tingle, along with the two Hokage advisors who came along for the spectacle, both wearing expressions of dissatisfaction.

And under this tense atmosphere, everyone's gaze once again falls on Uchiha Satoshi.

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