Naruto: In Konoha Village, I awakened Wood Release at the start.

Konoha Village.

The Senju clan's stronghold.

Hearing Chiba's words.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was even more unpleasant than if he had swallowed a handful of kunai.

The age spots on his face trembled violently.

The Will of Fire, which he always talked about, couldn't utter a single word at this moment.

That's outrageous.

This is not a tone of discussion at all.

This is a condescending question!

The patriarchs of the surrounding families all fell silent in fear.

The air was thick with a suffocating sense of oppression.

These usually arrogant and haughty leaders of wealthy families have all become mute at this moment.

Because they sensed a terrifying attitude in Chiba's casual question.

This young man, who bears the name of the Senju, doesn't take the Konoha leadership seriously at all!

Nara Shikaku stood at the back of the crowd.

His brilliant mind was working at full speed.

Cold sweat trickled down his temples and dripped into the soil.

Nara Shikaku knew this very well.

The power Chiba just displayed was enough to destroy the entire village.

But what's more terrifying than power is Chiba's approach.

They rebuilt the Senju stronghold without any scruples.

They even mocked the Hokage without any mercy.

This is not simply about establishing authority.

This is clearly announcing the return of the king!

Nara Shikaku glanced at Yamanaka Inoichi and Akimichi Choza beside him.

The bag of potato chips that Akimichi Choza always carried was long ago lying on the ground.

Yamanaka Inoichi was even paler, his eyes fixed on the magnificent wooden building.

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio have always been staunch supporters of the Naruto lineage.

But now.

Nara Shikaku wavered.

The rightful heir of the Senju clan has returned.

It carried a terrifying aura that even the First Hokage might not possess.

The power structure of Konoha is about to undergo a devastating earthquake.

Which side should we choose among the Ino-Shika-Cho trio?

If you make the wrong choice, it will be a complete disaster!

the other side.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stared intently at Chiba.

He desperately suppressed his inner fear and anger.

We can't beat them.

We absolutely cannot win.

That wooden figure, hundreds of meters tall, was enough to crush everyone present into mincemeat!

He must stabilize the situation.

As the Hokage, he must not lose his dignity in front of the various clans.

"Hehehe..."

"Chiba."

"Since you are of the Senju clan bloodline..."

"This has always been your home."

"Renovating my residence at home doesn't count as trespassing."

soon.

Hiruzen Sarutobi forced out a smile that looked more like a grimace.

His voice was extremely dry, like two rusty pieces of iron rubbing together violently.

"It was just a misunderstanding."

"The village has no ill intentions towards you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi backed down.

This ninja hero, who had led Konoha for decades, bowed his head in front of everyone for the first time.

no way.

Chiba's displayed strength far exceeded his wildest expectations.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi has only one thought in his mind.

Leave here.

Leave immediately!

He needs to return to the Hokage's office to reassess Chiba's threat level.

Danzo, standing to the side and behind Hiruzen Sarutobi, also remained silent.

His only remaining eye was fixed on the ground, and he didn't dare to look at Chiba even once.

Resentment and malice.

humiliation.

And there is also a deep-seated greed.

Danzo's inner emotions churned like a venomous snake.

Chiba's Wood Release!

That was truly perfect Wood Release!

If we could grab Chiba and pull him to the root, drain his blood, and dissect his body...

Then I will definitely be able to obtain power surpassing that of the First Hokage!

But Danzo wasn't stupid.

He understands the current situation better than anyone else.

Faced with that monster that could summon a hundred-meter-tall wooden figure at any time, his proud roots were nothing but a fart.

We can only endure it.

Wait until Chiba shows a weakness, then deliver the fatal blow!

"Hiruzen is right."

"It's all a misunderstanding."

Koharu and Homura from the sidelines chimed in agreement.

These two high-ranking advisors were so frightened that their legs were trembling.

They are more afraid of death than anyone else.

I just want to escape this place of trouble as soon as possible.

"Now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up..."

"Then we won't disturb your rest."

"Another day, I will formally welcome you back at the Hokage Building."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, taking advantage of the situation, prepared to turn around.

Seeing this, the heads of the various families secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It's good that no conflict broke out.

They also urgently need to convene an emergency meeting within the Hui community to discuss countermeasures.

Did I tell you to leave?

Just then.

A calm yet absolutely powerful voice rang in everyone's ears.

The group suddenly stopped in their tracks.

A cold sweat suddenly broke out on Hiruzen Sarutobi's back.

He turned his head stiffly.

He met Chiba's calm, unwavering eyes.

"Lord Hokage, you may leave."

"The clan leaders may also leave."

Chiba stood on the steps, looking down at the group of Konoha's leaders.

He slowly raised his right hand, his finger passing over Hiruzen Sarutobi and pointing at the gloomy old dog whose arm was wrapped in bandages.

"But he."

"We must stay."

The entire room fell silent.

All eyes instantly turned to Shimura Danzo.

Danzo's one eye suddenly widened, and his pupil contracted violently.

He was publicly called out by name, like someone pointing at a dog.

This utter humiliation instantly ignited the violent rage within Danzo.

"presumptuous!"

"I am a high-ranking elder of Konoha!"

"It's the leader of the Root!"

"How dare you, a mere junior, speak to an old man like that!"

"Chiba Senju, do you intend to betray the village?"

Danzo roared in anger.

He took a sudden step forward.

The one-eyed man stared intently at Chiba, his eyes bloodshot.

As soon as he opened his mouth, he put a huge accusation on Chiba.

In this village, no one dares to challenge his authority in public!

Upon hearing this...

Hiruzen Sarutobi was so anxious that he cursed inwardly.

Danzo, that idiot!

Can't you even see the situation clearly?

Are you trying to drag everyone down with you by provoking Chiba now?

"Danzo! Shut up!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi shouted sternly.

Then he put on a kind face and looked at Chiba.

Chiba.

"That's just Danzo's temperament."

"He was doing it for the good of the village."

"For my sake, let's just let this matter drop."

Hiruzen Sarutobi tried to continue to smooth things over.

however.

Chiba completely ignored Hiruzen Sarutobi.

His gaze remained fixed on Danzo's right arm, which was wrapped in bandages.

The ninjas from the surrounding clans all silently stepped back a few steps, creating a clear circle around them.

Fugaku Uchiha stood in the crowd, coldly watching Danzo.

He wished Chiba would just kill that old bastard.

The Uchiha clan has suffered a great deal of injustice over the years, largely due to the Root clan.

Yu Nuzhi pushed up her sunglasses slightly.

The parasites beneath the oversized trench coat were buzzing excitedly.

Inuzuka Tsuru calmed the frenzied ninja dog, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

Nobody cares whether Danzo lives or dies.

Many people even secretly hoped that Chiba would give this rat hiding in the gutter a good beating.

Chiba slowly walked down the steps.

step.

step.

Every step he took felt like stepping on everyone's hearts.

thump.

thump.

A heavy sense of oppression rolled over me, as if it were a physical force.

Danzo subconsciously took half a step back.

This half-step was what made him feel an unprecedented sense of humiliation.

I was actually afraid of a mere kid!

"What do you want to do?"

Danzo, outwardly fierce but inwardly cowardly, uttered a low growl.

Several Root ninjas lurking in the shadows appeared in front of Danzo in an instant.

They all drew their short swords, facing Chiba as if he were a formidable enemy.