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

Chapter 154 Orochimaru Wants to Give Hiruzen Sarutobi a Dignity

"Heh. It seems that old man was scared by Chiya-kun a while ago. He wants Jiraiya to go out and find help, but if he thinks that can stop me, then he is too naive." Orochimaru's sinister face showed a disdainful smile.

"Lord Orochimaru, I'm afraid things aren't as simple as you think." Kabuto shook his head and chuckled, "As far as I know, this is probably related to Lord Chiya."

"Chiya?" Orochimaru was taken aback, clearly intrigued, a strange light flashing in his eyes. "This is interesting. Chiya-kun is someone who never plays by the rules. Tell me, what interesting thing has he done this time?"

When Kabuto mentions Chiyo, his eyes light up with admiration, because Chiyo has done things that he had never even dared to dream of for many years.

He replied, "The night before Jiraiya left the village, the Third Hokage summoned advisors Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado. Even Danzo, the leader of Root who had been confined for many years, was summoned to the Hokage Building, apparently because of Chiya Fujiwara's wanton dissemination of scandals involving Konoha's high-ranking officials."

"But strangely, not long after Danzo entered the Hokage Building, an Anbu ninja went to inform Jiraiya and the heads of the major Konoha clans to gather at the Hokage Building without receiving orders from the Third Hokage."

"What's even more baffling is that these clan leaders waited at the Hokage's office door for nearly half an hour without daring to knock or go in, until Jiraiya arrived and they finally opened the door. Guess what they saw?"

Orochimaru frowned. "Those four old guys were all killed?"

"No, if that's the case, then this matter definitely can't be kept secret. It would have already caused a sensation throughout Konoha, and even the entire ninja world."

Kabuto's smile grew wider and more manic. Finally, unable to contain himself any longer, he burst into laughter. "Hahahaha, Lord Orochimaru, you might not believe it, but driven by curiosity, I secretly kidnapped the head of a small clan and used drugs to force him to reveal everything that happened that night."

"Haha... those four old guys were actually drugged with aphrodisiacs and had a wild party in the Hokage's office, which was caught red-handed by Jiraiya and the heads of the various clans of Konoha."

"Especially Danzo, the First Hokage's cells and Sharingan that you transferred to his right arm were also exposed to everyone's eyes."

"Now, those four high-ranking officials of Konoha are probably ruined in their later years and will never be able to face anyone again."

Hearing this, even Orochimaru, with his composure, couldn't help but twitch his lips. "Only that guy, Chiya, could do something like this. It seems that this time, my teacher, Sarutobi, really has no face to be the Hokage anymore. I'm planning to have Tsunade succeed him as the Fifth Hokage."

"Yes, there are indeed rumors circulating in Konoha that the Third Hokage is about to step down. So what do you plan to do? Should we stop Jiraiya from finding Tsunade?" Kabuto Yakushi's laughter subsided, and he continued to ask.

"There's no need to go to such lengths. Let's just ask Konoha to start the official tournament ahead of schedule, as the Kazekage." Orochimaru smiled mysteriously.

"Ahead of schedule?" Kabuto Yakushi was taken aback and hesitated before saying, "But Lord Orochimaru, if that's the case, we won't have time to make any plans."

Orochimaru shook his head. "It's irrelevant. I never expected to completely destroy Konoha anyway. My real goal is just to kill that old man, the Third Hokage. Besides, Konoha's few truly powerful Jonin have all been severely injured by Chiya. With each side weakening the others, it won't have much impact on our plans."

Kabuto Yakushi continued, "But isn't this a bit too suspicious? Will Konoha agree? And Sunagakure might also suspect your identity."

"Konoha will agree, at least the old man will agree." Orochimaru's face showed a confident smile.

Orochimaru's real purpose was simply to give his teacher a decent living.

After Chiya's outburst, Hiruzen Sarutobi's reputation was ruined in his later years.

At the same time, Danzo's transplantation of the First Hokage's cells and Sharingan was exposed to the public eye.

This has crossed the line for the major clans of Konoha.

By this point, even a fool could guess that the Uchiha clan massacre was related to the Konoha leadership.

If we let things continue to escalate...

Once Tsunade takes over.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi were to fight Orochimaru to the death again, and die at Orochimaru's hands "to protect Konoha," no one would regard him as a hero anymore.

Not to mention those who, like the Hokage of previous generations, left behind a lasting legacy.

Orochimaru believed that Hiruzen Sarutobi knew this better than anyone else.

Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi will definitely agree.

As long as he remains in the position of Hokage.

As long as he died as Hokage, protecting Konoha.

The sooner he dies.

In that case, the more valuable the death would be in the eyes of the people of Konoha.

At that time, all the darkness that Hiruzen Sarutobi carried will be buried deep underground with his death.

No one will care about the gains or losses of a dead person anymore.

"I understand, Lord Orochimaru." Kabuto took a deep breath. He didn't know what Orochimaru was thinking, but instinctively assumed that Orochimaru was afraid of the other two Legendary Sannin joining forces, so he asked, "Then, in your opinion, when should it be brought forward?"

"The Konoha Crush Plan wouldn't be very interesting without Jiraiya and Tsunade as spectators. Have someone keep an eye on Jiraiya's movements. Once he finds Tsunade, send someone to inform me, and then we'll begin the Konoha Crush Plan."

Orochimaru pondered for a moment and gave a reply that he trusted, one that also allowed him to do so.

Just as Chiyo said, Orochimaru had not completely severed his feelings for Konoha.

His real goal was not to destroy Konoha, but to get the windmill that had stopped turning because of Hiruzen Sarutobi to start turning again.

Konoha Hokage Building.

Three days had passed since the Konoha F4's celebration.

After the fact that he had transplanted the First Hokage's cells and Sharingan was exposed, Danzo Shimura went into hiding and never dared to show his face again.

Meanwhile, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, after experiencing the revelry, soon returned to their hideout and retreated into seclusion, ignoring everything that was happening outside.

In the end, Hiruzen Sarutobi took on all the burdens alone.

no way.

This revelry has really blown up a lot.

It had reached a point where even he, the most formidable politician in Konoha, was unable to stabilize the situation.

It wasn't until Orochimaru, in his capacity as Kazekage, sent a letter from Sunagakure to start the Chunin Exams ahead of schedule that Hiruzen Sarutobi finally showed a relieved smile.

For the first time, Hiruzen Sarutobi made a decision that could potentially plunge Konoha into utter ruin without any hesitation or discussion with his two Hokage advisors, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.

They agreed to Sunagakure's request to move the official Chunin Exams date forward.

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