In Konoha, they wiped out the Sarutobi clan at the start.

Chapter 151 The Third Generation Wants to Abdicate Early (Bonus Chapter, Please Subscribe)

"Who knows? The most important thing right now is to find that ANBU member for me." Jiraiya looked around, imprinting everyone's face and identity in his mind. His expression suddenly turned cold, and he said in a half-threatening tone, "Furthermore, this matter is of great importance. No one present, including myself, is allowed to divulge what happened today."

Otherwise, please don't blame me for being ruthless.

"Yes, Lord Jiraiya." Sensing the coldness in Jiraiya's eyes, the group exchanged glances, swallowed hard, and nodded in agreement.

With everyone's assurances, Jiraiya breathed a sigh of relief. After everyone dispersed, he turned his head to look at the Hokage Gate behind him, thinking to himself, "Old man, this is all I can do to help you."

It didn't take long.

Under Shikaku's arrangement.

The ANBU quickly located the cat-faced masked ANBU ninja that everyone had been talking about.

It's just that it wasn't Qianye himself.

Instead, it was Nagi, who had already lost consciousness, as Hiruzen Sarutobi had mentioned.

"He's been unconscious for over an hour, so it doesn't seem to be him." Jiraiya crouched down, carefully examining the area, then frowned. He stood up and asked the ANBU ninja who had found him, "Where did you find him?"

"It's in a locker at the Anbu base!" the Anbu ninja said respectfully.

"Lord Jiraiya, what should we do now?" Shikaku asked cautiously.

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya rolled his eyes. "You, Konoha's strategist, when did you become so indecisive?"

"Please forgive me, Lord Jiraiya." Shikaku gave a wry smile. This matter involved four high-ranking officials of Konoha, and it was far too sensitive. He had to proceed with extreme caution, after all, the Uchiha clan's example was a stark warning, and Danzo's numerous Sharingan eyes on his right arm were the best proof of that.

"Alright, I know what you're worried about. You can go back now. I'll handle this matter." Jiraiya waved his hand impatiently.

"Thank you, Jiraiya-sama." Upon hearing this, Shikaku felt as if he had been granted a pardon, and respectfully thanked him before disappearing in a flash.

At this moment, the Hokage Building is a powder keg; if it were to explode, countless people would die.

We must get away from this place of trouble as soon as possible.

"He really knows how to protect himself." Jiraiya scoffed, looking at the spot where Shikaku had disappeared. He turned to the ANBU member from before and said, "Try to wake him up and see if you can get anything out of him."

"Yes, Lord Jiraiya." The ANBU ninja replied respectfully, then carried the ANBU ninja named Nagi and disappeared in front of the Hokage's office.

At that moment, the voice of the Third Hokage finally rang out from inside the Hokage's office.

"Jiraiya should still be outside, come in quickly."

Perhaps due to the excessive exertion he had previously endured, or perhaps due to social death, Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice was weak and aged, as if he were on his deathbed, devoid of any vitality.

Upon hearing this, Jiraiya hesitated for a moment before pushing open the door and entering.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado had already tidied their clothes again.

The office was also cleaned spotlessly.

The scent of the photinia flowers has also been completely removed.

The only difference is that Koharu Utatane's coat is missing; Danzo hastily took it away.

Furthermore, the three men had gloomy faces, and their cloudy old eyes were bloodshot.

Obviously.

While Jiraiya was reassuring the heads of the various clans, these three old men were not having an easy time; they were suffering greatly inside.

"Jiraiya, I have decided that you will succeed me as the Fifth Hokage." These were the first words Hiruzen Sarutobi said to Jiraiya after he entered the room.

"No, I'm not interested." Jiraiya's expression hardened, and he refused without hesitation. He turned around, grabbed the office door, and spun it counterclockwise.

"Jiraiya, you should know that no matter who is the culprit, after what just happened, I am no longer suitable to be the Hokage."

However, before Jiraiya could open the door, Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice rang out behind him again.

"I know, but unfortunately, I'm not cut out for it," Jiraiya said, his back to the three without turning around.

"This is a decision made jointly by the three of us," Mitokado Homura said sternly. "Besides, if a ninja like you can't be praised as one of the Three Legendary Sannin, then who else is capable of taking on this role?"

Koharu Utatane added, "Jiya, you should understand what all that just happened means. Especially Danzo's right arm, which has crossed the bottom line of the major families."

If not handled properly, Konoha will face a disaster far greater than that of Orochimaru and Fujiwara no Chiya.

"So, what do you plan to do about Danzo?" Jiraiya finally turned around, his gaze sweeping over Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other two.

"I will give everyone an explanation for this matter." Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up.

"That line again. If it weren't for your tacit approval and indulgence, Konoha wouldn't have caused so many troubles, and in the end, even the Sarutobi clan, which you've worked so hard to build up over half your life, was lost. Perhaps this is retribution."

Jiraiya shrugged slightly, his words laced with undisguised sarcasm.

"So what's your answer?" Hiruzen Sarutobi ignored Jiraiya's sarcasm and returned to the previous topic.

"Let's not talk about this anymore," Jiraiya shook his head.

Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could reply, she raised her right hand in a pause gesture, "Besides, isn't there still one of the Sannin left? It's Tsunade, that girl."

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado exchanged glances, Tsunade's image appearing in their minds, and nodded in unison.

Mitokado Homura hesitated for a moment before saying, "That girl does have the ability, but no one knows her whereabouts."

"I'll go find her. That'll do." Jiraiya clenched his right fist and pointed to himself with his thumb.

"No, Orochimaru has already infiltrated the village. As one of the Legendary Sannin, you must shoulder the responsibility of protecting Konoha. Moreover, there's also Fujiwara no Chiya lurking in the shadows, his intentions unclear. He seems to have joined some organization, and with his strength, he's a greater threat than Orochimaru. We might even be the result of his actions this time. He has that motive." Koharu Utatane resolutely refused.

Jiraiya smiled confidently: "Don't worry, I'll be back before the Chunin Exams start."

"I know Orochimaru. Even if he were to actually fight, it would be during the Chunin Exams, in front of the feudal lords and heads of state, in full view of everyone, a life-or-death duel with the old man."

"As for Fujiwara Chiya, that young man who was forced to defect by you old guys, he certainly had that motive. In fact, I'm extremely confident that he was the one who did what happened today."

"But his goal was probably just to take revenge on you few high-ranking Konoha officials, and he has already achieved that. I can't help but feel sorry for you old guys who have ended up like this."

"Furthermore, I've also discovered that the organization that young man joined was once a member of Orochimaru's organization. The two of them definitely had some connection during this Chunin Exams. They might even have reached a consensus."

"In other words, Konoha is safe before the Chunin Exams officially begin."

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