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　Ye Chen put away Enma. Kushina was waiting not far ahead. She didn't go far, nor did she dare to stray too far.

　Kushina sensed someone behind her and quickly turned around. She immediately saw Ye Chen and smiled, "Ye Chen, you're back."

　"Hmm." Ye Chen nodded without saying anything.

　Now, it should all be over!

　He found a big tree to lean against, reflecting on the experience, which was thrilling and exciting yet fraught with danger.

　A seemingly minor C-rank mission has drawn the attention of an assassination squad from Kirigakure, consisting of two Jonin and over a dozen Chunin!

　I really don't know how he survived; all of this feels like a dream, so unreal!

　On their return journey, they encountered Cloud Ninja who had plundered the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, forcing them to engage in battle once again!

　A narrow escape from death, but the enemy was killed in battle!

　Just when everyone thought it was over, the assassin from their own village arrived to finish them off!

　One thing leads to another, it's really overwhelming!

　"Ye Chen, what's wrong?" Kushina asked, noticing the boy leaning against the tree beside her suddenly stop moving.

　She called out repeatedly

　(2/3)

　After calling several times without any response, a bad feeling immediately arose in my mind.

　Could it be...? (3/3)

Chapter 52: Am I, the Hokage, no longer able to wield a sword? (Please give flowers and add to your favorites)

　Konoha.

　In the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, was organizing some documents.

　As the Hokage, he has many things to deal with every day in the village, especially since he is still in his prime, so he basically does many things personally.

　"Lord Hokage, there's something wrong with Uchiha Sanao, the captain of the Uchiha clan's security force."

　A masked ANBU ninja appeared in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

　Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his head, his brow furrowed slightly, and asked, "What's wrong?"

　"Uchiha Sanao accepted a mission and left the village, but the direction he went was different from the mission description. It said that his tracks were found on the border of the Land of Fire," the ANBU ninja said.

　"Ok?"

　Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately fell into thought. Clearly, it was Uchiha San'nao who had deliberately traveled to the border of the Land of Fire. What was he planning to do?

　The border of the Land of Fire!

　Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly awoke.

　Isn't that the area where Ye Chen was carrying out his mission?

　Did that damned Uchiha clan throw out a smokescreen?! They're up to their old tricks again!

　A surge of fury instantly flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes. It was common knowledge that the Uchiha clan and Yoruichi were at odds.

　When Yoruichi left the village and went on a mission to the border of the Land of Fire with the long-time genin Might Guy.

　Hiruzen Sarutobi had a vague idea that the Uchiha clan was definitely going to do something.

　I never expected the Uchiha to be so audacious as to send a Jonin to kill Ye Chen this time.

　Uchiha Sanao, a Jonin of Konoha.

　He once had a record of killing two enemy village Jonin!

　Even elite Jonin wouldn't dare to relax in the slightest when facing Uchiha Sanao, because the Uchiha with the three-tomoe Sharingan is definitely the most dangerous ninja of the same level.

　If someone like that were to attack Ye Chen, it would be a fatal blow, leaving him with no chance of survival.

　Hiruzen Sarutobi believed that even if Yoru was incredibly talented, he couldn't possibly withstand the pursuit of a Jonin!

　It's too late to stop the Uchiha clan. Very well, very well.

　Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath, the anger in his eyes gradually subsiding, replaced by a chilling coldness. Ever since Yoru was recruited into the Anbu for training and displayed almost monstrous talent...

　Hiruzen Sarutobi had already stated that no one could touch Yoruichi, especially not the Uchiha clan.

　No matter what, Ye Chen is an Anbu member, one of his men. The Uchiha can't possibly harm his people, can they?

　But this time, the Uchiha clan dared to go to any lengths, even if it meant slapping Hiruzen Sarutobi in the face, just to kill Yoruichi.

　This is what makes Hiruzen Sarutobi so angry!

　Is it that he, as Hokage, can no longer wield a sword, or is the Uchiha clan truly becoming more and more arrogant?

　Now that the die is cast and the situation has reached a point of no return.

　So Hiruzen Sarutobi decided to let the Uchiha clan know what the Hokage represented in Konoha!

　The Hokage is the highest decision-maker in the village and possesses an unassailable authority!

　"Go ahead, have the captain of the Uchiha Security Forces deliver the message," Hiruzen Sarutobi said.

　"Yes."

　The ANBU vanished in a puff of white smoke. Hiruzen Sarutobi walked to the window, gazing into the distance.

　(1/3)

　square.

　The situation in the village now isn't just because of Ye Chen, but also because of another person: Kushina, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

　White Fang has led the Anbu to rescue Kushina, but we don't know what the outcome will be.

　To be honest, he is not willing to break ties with the Land of Lightning right now, as the strength of the Cloud Ninja is no less than that of the current Konoha.

　Konoha needs more time to develop!

　Soon, Uchiha Shunzan arrived at the Hokage's office.

　Uchiha Junzan is the captain of the Konoha Police Force and also the current head of the Uchiha clan.

　His expression was very calm, as if he had foreseen all of this.

　Since he dared to scheme against Hiruzen Sarutobi and risk everything to kill Yoru, he must have been prepared long ago.

　Inside the Hokage's office, only Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shunzan Uchiha were present.

　The atmosphere was oppressive, as if a storm was brewing!

　Both were important figures and very patient; neither of them spoke first.

　About the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

　Uchiha Shunzan looked calmly at Sarutobi Hiruzen and said indifferently, "A few days ago, I discovered some things."

　With that, Uchiha Shunzan placed a scroll on the table in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen.

　Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at it, remaining expressionless, but a chill ran through him.

　Is this the source of the Uchiha clan's confidence to face their own rage? What's inside the scroll?

　Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up the scroll, gently opened it, and then his pupils contracted slightly.

　"Such a grand gesture, is it worth it?" Sarutobi Hiru asked in a deep voice, taking a deep drag on his pipe.

　"The Uchiha clan cannot afford any stains. The Hokage should understand this. This is not for any one person, but for the honor of the entire clan," said Uchiha Shunzan.

　Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent. The contents of the scroll were roughly an invitation extended to the Uchiha clan by a rival nation of the Land of Fire.

　Uchiha Shunzan meant that his clan could leave Konoha at any time.

　The Uchiha clan's strength can be said to completely surpass that of other major clans in Konoha. If they were to leave, Konoha would definitely suffer a severe blow.

　Of course, this is all on the premise that the Hokage doesn't force them to leave!

　Uchiha Shunzan raised his head slightly, looking at Sarutobi Hiruzen with a rather arrogant air.

　The Uchiha clan wasn't actually afraid of what Ye Chen could do to them.

　Even if they grow stronger, so what? The Uchiha have never been afraid of anyone.

　The real purpose was to tell everyone in Konoha that the Uchiha clan was not someone to be trifled with! This was about the clan's prestige and reputation.

　This is the true Konoha clan. So much time has passed that some people have forgotten the glory days of the Uchiha!

　Normally, Hiruzen Sarutobi would have already used a much stronger approach to suppress him.

　If you dare to leave, I'll wipe you out!

　But not now, the Second Shinobi World War is imminent.

　The three major ninja villages have almost completely pacified the surrounding smaller ninja villages, and are gradually converging on the Land of Rain, the country at the border of the three kingdoms.

　By any measure, this battle was unavoidable.

　If we were to break ties with the Uchiha clan now, the price we would pay would be too high.

　(2/3)

　As the Hokage, one cannot be concerned only with personal gains and losses!