Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 950: The Hyuga Family is about to produce a Hokage

"Humph, I shouldn't be interfering in the Hyuga clan's family affairs."

Danzo sneered and swept his eyes across the Hyuga clan elders like a knife.

"But at this critical moment, any action that could cause Konoha to split is intolerable. Clan leader Hyuga, you may have made mistakes, but Konoha is in a turbulent time. What is needed is unity, not infighting."

After saying that, Danzo waved his hand lightly, and several Root ninjas appeared silently, forming a confrontation with those Hyuga clan ninjas.

The atmosphere was extremely tense, as if a needle falling to the ground would cause a huge echo.

"Hyuga clan, you claim to be the guardian clan of Konoha, but you choose to fight among yourselves at this time. It is really heartbreaking."

Danzo continued.

"Every crisis in Konoha was overcome through the unity and sacrifice of all of us. Now, the Nine-Tails Rebellion has just subsided, and the village is in urgent need of recovery. Why are you wasting your energy on internal friction?"

Seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt a little relieved.

He knew very well that although Danzo acted in an extreme way, he was still able to remain sober when faced with major issues.

He stood up, looked around, and said in a deep voice: "We will discuss the Hyuga clan's affairs later. Now, the most important thing is how to deal with the next challenge. The Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Rock Village are ready to make a move. We must act immediately to strengthen our defenses and find new forces to support the future of Konoha."

"Hmph, Hyuga clan, listen to my orders!"

The Hyuga clan doesn't want to miss this opportunity at all. Now the whole Konoha has been seriously damaged and seriously injured because of the Nine-Tails, and the Hyuga clan that has retained the greatest strength is now the undisputed strongest force!
"It's time to return what Konoha owes the Hyuga clan!"

Hyuga Hiashi, the younger brother of the clan leader Hyuga Hiashi, committed suicide in order to take the blame for the village.

The Hyuga clan dared to be angry but not to speak out, after all, they were the ones in the right.

In addition, after the Uchiha clan was exterminated, the Hyuga clan became even more afraid to show their emotions.

But now, the Black Light Ninja has replaced some of the Hyuga clan members who are still alive, and they are controlling the entire Hyuga clan. Now bringing up this old story is just an excuse to do something righteous.

As soon as these words came out, whispers suddenly sounded around.

Many people began to recall the tragic moment of Hyuga Hizashi. In order to maintain the peace and stability of the village, he was willing to bear the false charges and finally chose to commit suicide.

This sacrifice is undoubtedly an indelible pain for the Hyuga clan.

"Hyuga clan, are you really planning a rebellion?!"

Shimura Danzo said angrily.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked haggard, and his eyes revealed unprecedented fatigue and worry.

His hands were shaking slightly, a sign that his strength was about to run out.

As the guardian of Konoha, he doesn't have much time left. He has just fought desperately against the Nine-Tails, but the crisis before him is far from over.

The two old enemies, the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Rock Village, have been ready to make a move, and there is a high possibility that they will take advantage of the situation. "Konoha has never forgotten the sacrifices and contributions of the Hyuga clan. But today's situation requires the wisdom and strength of all of us, not just revenge or fighting."

Sarutobi Hiruzen paused, looked deeply at the elders of the Hyuga clan, and continued, "Regarding the matter of Hyuga Hizashi, Konoha is indeed ashamed of the Hyuga clan. But the scars of history cannot be a reason for us to split up. Instead, they should be the cornerstone of our greater unity. What we need is to face the future together, rather than dwelling on the pain of the past."

"That's right, but Konoha needs a strong leader now. I think our Hyuga clan should have a Hokage."

The Hyuga clan elder said coldly.

Hyuga Hiashi didn't know what to say at this time. Having been stripped of his identity, he was no longer the patriarch of the Hyuga clan. The key point was that all the people in the main family agreed, so much so that Hyuga Hiashi didn't expect that he would be such a failure as the patriarch.

It was passed unanimously. Although many people in the Hyuga clan also died in the impact of the Nine-Tails, only so many people were left standing together, which shows that he, as the clan leader, is still unpopular.

Shimura Danzo's face turned pale at this moment.

"I can understand the feelings of the Hyuga clan, but the position of Hokage concerns the future and stability of Konoha. How can it be treated as a joke?" His voice was sharp and powerful, like a sharp knife, piercing the core of the problem.

"Although the Hyuga clan is strong, if they demand the position of Hokage based on their own selfish desires, it will undoubtedly push Konoha to the brink of division. What we need is unity, not infighting!"

Danzo Shimura stood on a moral high ground and pointed fingers.

"Have you ever thought about what kind of impact it will have on Konoha once someone from the Hyuga clan takes the position of Hokage? The entanglement of power and family interests will only plunge Konoha into deeper chaos!"

He tried to suppress the opponent's momentum in this way.

"Since when did letting Hyuga become Hokage mean that Konoha is on the brink of destruction? If that is the case, then our Hyuga clan will leave today and will definitely not hinder Konoha's great cause."

Another Hyuga clan leader said calmly.

These words were like hitting the snake at its most vulnerable part. Konoha had just been ravaged and destroyed by the Nine-Tails, and all the major ninja clans had suffered heavy casualties. If the Hyuga clan really left, then Konoha would no longer have the three major clans that had existed when the village was founded. Would the remaining ninjas be able to fight against the covetous Kumogakure and Iwagakure?

Sarutobi Hiruzen knew that the Hyuga clan was forcing the emperor to abdicate, and if they didn't get what they wanted, they would probably really rebel against the village.

This kind of shameless behavior, if you don't betray the village, you will end up like the Uchiha clan being exterminated.

Danzo Shimura wanted to say something else, but Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped him.

"Danzo, I understand your concerns, but we have to face reality."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said.

"Konoha has just experienced the Nine-Tails Rebellion and has been severely damaged. It is time to unite and overcome difficulties together. The Hyuga clan is an important force in Konoha. Their stay or departure is directly related to the future of Konoha. If we cannot give them the trust and respect they deserve, then the consequences of losing them will be something Konoha cannot bear."

At this point, Sarutobi Hiruzen paused, his eyes becoming unusually deep: "As for the position of Hokage, it does require careful consideration. But I believe that a true Hokage does not depend on which family he comes from, but on whether he can put the overall situation first and lead Konoha to a brighter future. If there is someone in the Hyuga clan who can take on this important task, I am willing to step down and let him take over."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's words made Shimura Danzo very anxious.

(End of this chapter)