Chapter 40: I'm subservient to foreign powers, but I strike hard against internal threats!
Chapter 40: I'm subservient to foreign powers, but I strike hard against internal threats!
Uchiha Yamakaze only vaguely understood what he was hearing.
However, he increasingly felt that Captain Chiyu in front of him was a very contradictory person.
On the one hand, his methods were extremely harsh and ruthless.
On the other hand, the world he envisioned was so bright and radiant that it seemed unreal and illusory.
He couldn't help but think again of the evaluation made by the head of the Fugaku clan.
"Qianyu, that man, is sometimes extremely terrifying, and sometimes naively optimistic."
It was as if he could see through Uchiha Yamakaze's thoughts.
Qianyu said in a deep voice, "Without ruthless methods, one should not act with the heart of a bodhisattva."
"My methods were extreme, a necessary measure born of overcorrection and a last resort."
Uchiha Yamakaze repeated his words, seemingly lost in thought.
"I think I understand now, Captain..."
"You mean, use extreme methods to eradicate the darkness of Konoha Village, and in the process, gain the recognition of the Uchiha clan, which will naturally lead to the support of everyone."
"Instead of trying to overthrow violence with violence, as we are doing now, and plunging the Uchiha clan into a desperate situation."
Qianyu said, "From my personal perspective, whether or not I gain the approval of others, or whether or not my family receives the support of everyone, are just secondary considerations."
"All the decisions I make are based on my own conscience."
"only……"
"But what?"
"However, this Konoha Village happens to be the dark and corrupt side."
Uchiha Yamakaze understood.
He smiled slightly: "Captain, you really are a saint..."
"I am not a saint, but just an egoist who seeks peace of mind."
Uchiha Yamakaze stretched out a big yawn.
"After chatting with the captain for so long, I felt like my soul was being elevated..."
"However, Captain, rest assured, I will convey your will to everyone."
"By the way, Elder Yashiro told me that Kakashi Hatake has already compiled a report on the truth of the matter and submitted it. He is indeed a reliable guy, and Captain Hatake's judgment is truly remarkable..."
"I just don't know how Hiruzen Sarutobi will handle this."
Chiyu asked, "Kakashi Hatake?"
"He can still be saved."
"As for Hiruzen Sarutobi, he tried to kill me once, but failed completely."
"He won't act rashly right now, because the ceasefire agreement with Kumogakure is his top priority."
"Only by stabilizing Kumogakure for the time being can he focus all his efforts on dealing with the hidden dangers within the village."
Uchiha Yamakaze nodded: "That is, our Uchiha clan..."
Chiyu remained noncommittal.
"But Captain, you seem to have some ideas about the delegation from Kumogakure..."
"Will something terrible happen?"
Uchiha Yamakaze picked up an apple and began to eat it in large bites.
Those were gifts sent by Daiko's relatives.
Chiyu also picked up an apple, but did not give a direct answer.
"Maybe."
He also took a big bite.
His eyes flickered, as if he was plotting something.
……
Hokage Building, Council Hall.
"Lord Ninja Head, please sit down, please sit down."
Hiruzen Sarutobi had a big smile on his face.
However, the ninja leader from Kumogakure was arrogant and didn't even seem to take the Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, seriously.
He casually sat down across the long table, facing off against Hiruzen Sarutobi from afar.
"Lord Hokage, let's begin negotiations."
"well."
Seeing the difference in their attitudes, all the Konoha ninja present felt a sense of humiliation and shame.
Why should we be so humble and subservient to a mere envoy from Kumogakure?!
What's more, he's the Hokage, the most powerful man in the world!
Although everyone knows that since the end of the Third Shinobi World War, Konoha Village has suffered from natural and man-made disasters such as the Nine-Tails' attack, and is now indeed at its lowest point.
but……
Does constant appeasement truly guarantee dignity and peace?!
This kind of logic has never existed in the ninja world before.
But now, the Hokage is clearly determined to do so.
Those who can participate in meetings of this level are naturally all truly important figures and representatives of the decision-making body.
Besides the Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, there's also Danzo Shimura, the leader of the Root organization, and two veteran advisors, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.
The heads of various families were also on the list.
Uchiha Fugaku, Hyuga Hiashi, Nara Shikaku, Akimichi Choza, Yamanaka Inoichi, Inuzuka Tsurugi, Aburame Shiki.
Of course, as the new captain of the Anbu, Uchiha Shisui was absolutely qualified to participate in the meeting.
Although Kakashi Hatake was only a squad leader of the Anbu, his special status as a disciple of the Fourth Hokage, the son of Konoha's White Fang, and a representative of elite Jonin qualified him to be among them.
Of course, what they saw was nothing more than a humiliating spectacle.
The leader of the delegation representing Kumogakure, Shinobu, was aggressive and rude, completely disrupting the previously negotiated division of interests and turning his back on them.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, however, yielded to everyone and dared not raise any objections.
The result was...
Konoha Village relinquished unimaginable power and sacrificed unbearable benefits in order to finally sign this so-called peace agreement!
All the important figures from Konoha present were dumbfounded, utterly shocked, and trembling with rage, their fists clenched tightly.
However, they ultimately could not defy the Hokage's decision.
This day can be described as the most humiliating moment in the history of Konoha Village.
The agreement was finally signed. The head ninja of Kumogakure chuckled coldly, stood up casually, and praised Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Lord Hokage, you are truly a wise and understanding person..."
"Hey, if everyone in Konoha was as righteous as the Hokage, why would we even need to fight?"
"Hahahaha, hahahahaha!"
His arrogant laughter echoed throughout the entire Hokage Building, and was deeply imprinted on the humiliated souls of all Konoha ninjas.
Hiruzen Sarutobi still wore his signature kind and gentle smile.
"Please take care, Lord Ninja."
"May Konoha and Kumogakure live in peace and remain allies forever!"
The leader of the ninja group simply ignored them, gave a cold snort, and strode away with the delegation.
boom!
As the doors to the council chamber closed, Hiruzen Sarutobi sat back down, his expression instantly changing.
"Alright, with the peace agreement signed with Kumogakure, a major matter on my mind has finally been settled."
"The external threat to Konoha Village has finally been temporarily eliminated."
"Next..."
He gave Uchiha Shisui a meaningful look.
"Is there anything else important to discuss?"
Those who are sitting here are naturally intelligent people, and they immediately understand that Hiruzen Sarutobi's compromise and groveling is to stop the external threats so that he can focus on dealing with the internal problems in the village!
And this major internal threat is, of course,...
The Uchiha clan!
At that moment, the same thought arose in everyone's mind...
Our Hokage really is like that saying...
I am subservient to foreign powers, but I strike hard against domestic ones!
At that moment, everyone couldn't help but feel frustrated and dissatisfied.
Even the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, which have close ties with the Sarutobi clan.
Of course, they would never dare to reveal anything publicly.
Just as Uchiha Shisui was about to speak, Hatake Kakashi suddenly stopped him.
"Lord Hokage, everyone..."
"Regarding the matter of Uchiha Chiba, I, along with Clan Head Inoichi, Captain Ibiki, and Elder Uchiha the Eighth, conducted a thorough interrogation and investigation, and the results are now in..."
Please take a look.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression immediately changed!
Kakashi Hatake...
What exactly is he trying to do?!
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