Konoha: We, the Uchiha, are ready to give up!

A charming three-story building—this is Sarutobi Arashi's home.

Second floor, study.

Sarutobi Arashi, dressed in a kimono, was holding a calligraphy brush and practicing calligraphy with great concentration.

A moment's work.

The character '忍' (ren, meaning 'to endure' or 'to be ruthless') is thus vividly depicted on the paper.

"Tolerate!"

“This is the first word you taught me, Father, and I have been doing things according to your teachings all these years.”

"But, it won't be necessary from now on."

"Shinnosuke Sarutobi is dead. From now on, the Sarutobi clan will truly enter the era of Sarutobi Arashi."

"You and your mother are in the Pure Land, where you can rest in peace."

Sarutobi Arashi sighed inwardly.

Looking at the character "忍" (patience) he had written, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.

Yes.

He truly admired his father.

Although his father was only a chunin his whole life, his way of being a person and doing things was something he could learn from for a lifetime.

He was able to cultivate step by step, gain the favor of Hiruzen Sarutobi step by step, and move towards the future step by step.

It all comes down to the word 'patience'!

He buried all his jealousy, resentment, and bitterness in his heart, wearing a false mask day after day for 807 years.

Even though he hated Sarutobi Shinnosuke and his son Sarutobi Hiruzen to the core, he still acted as if he were loyal, even willing to die for them.

He succeeded.

Hiruzen Sarutobi trusted and mentored him, and Shinnosuke regarded him as a capable assistant.

only.

From now on, it won't be necessary!

Without Sarutobi Shinnosuke, the Sarutobi clan will have to train only him from now on, whether Hiruzen Sarutobi likes it or not.

He achieved his goal!

But, right now.

boom!

His study shattered instantly, and Sarutobi Hiden walked in with a group of people, his eyes cold.

"Elder Xiu Nian?"

"What are you doing? I don't remember committing any crime."

"Shouldn't you explain this to me?"

Sarutobi Arashi was a little flustered.

He is not stupid.

He sensed something was wrong from the attitude of the group of people in front of him.

only.

Considering that his actions tonight had not revealed anything, he still spoke firmly.

Yes.

Although Sarutobi Hideyoshi is an elder, he is also a powerful figure in the Sarutobi clan.

In essence, it's not about Xu Xiu Nian at all.

However, regarding this...

Sarutobi Hideaki's eyes remained cold, showing no intention of answering his questions; he simply spoke in a very indifferent tone.

"Sarutobi Arashi, the clan chief wants to see you."

"please."

After finishing speaking.

He immediately gave up half a body space and then made a gesture of invitation.

And the others.

They gave Sarutobi Arashi no chance to escape, immediately revealing a semi-encirclement and staring at him menacingly.

Sarutobi Arashi's heart skipped a beat.

The clan chief is looking for me?

And the way they were putting on this show gave him a bad feeling.

only.

After carefully recalling the process, he still couldn't believe that he had given himself away in any way.

So, take a deep breath.

“Alright, I understand.” Sarutobi Ran said coldly, “I will go see the clan leader.”

"However, Elder Xiu Nian, I will remember you."

It's just a pity.

He didn't take Sarutobi Arashi's hateful attitude towards him seriously at all.

Having known Hiruzen Sarutobi for so long, he was well aware of the ruthless methods of his clan leader. The fact that Hiruzen had summoned him in the middle of the night, and whose expression was terrifyingly grim, was quite shocking.

Even if you don't know the specifics, you know this is going to be a huge, earth-shattering event.

He didn't think this genius of the Sarutobi clan would leave alive tonight.

Therefore, regarding this...

He didn't even bother to look at Sarutobi Arashi, and simply said in an icy tone, "Please!"

“Fine!” Sarutobi Arashi said coldly.

only.

Contrary to the coldness on his face, his heart began to pound.

Hidenori Sarutobi is acting very strangely.

This behavior made him very conflicted. Had he really given himself away?

and.

Even if he had given himself away, Sarutobi Shinnosuke was already dead!

As a genius among the younger generation of the Sarutobi clan, even if Hiruzen Sarutobi had real evidence, shouldn't he have treated me so ruthlessly, considering the family's legacy?

To know.

Within the Sarutobi clan today, besides himself, a genius, who else can carry the banner of the Sarutobi clan?

With this feeling of trepidation, he followed behind Sarutobi Hideaki, and the group quickly headed towards the home of Sarutobi Hiruzen, the clan leader.

He never thought of running away.

First of all, he felt that tonight's incident would most likely end without any real danger.

But more importantly...

He can't escape!

After all, even if he's strong, he's only slightly stronger than Shinnosuke; essentially, he's just an elite Jonin.

The group 'escorting' him consisted of five elite Jonin and twelve ordinary Jonin, and Sarutobi Ran didn't think he could escape.

Even if he escapes the Sarutobi clan's territory, can he break through the combined forces of the Konoha Sealing Team, the Uchiha Police Department, and the Anbu?

Even if we take a step back...

Even if he manages to escape Konoha, where in the vast ninja world can he go?

How many years can he hide?

So, forget it.

It's a blessing, not a curse, but it's a curse that cannot be avoided.

in contrast.

Perhaps these guys in front of me are just trying to scare me?

……

Ten minutes later, in the tea room.