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

Chapter 377 Water Moon Goddess Finishes the Job

"Enough with the unnecessary nonsense." The Second Hokage interrupted Orochimaru's conversation with the Third Hokage, glaring at the Third Hokage with a look of exasperation, and said in a deep voice, "Orochimaru, you just went on and on for so long, were you just trying to belittle me and my two worthless disciples?"

"Of course not. I was just an outsider letting you know all this." Orochimaru glanced at the ashamed Hiruzen Sarutobi with amusement and said mockingly, "Let you know what kind of monster I, Sarutobi-sensei, have created for Konoha and the ninja world."

The Second Hokage frowned, remained silent for a moment, and said, "Indeed. The monkey and Danzo were indeed excessive and selfish, persecuting fellow village ninjas. If it were me in my lifetime, and they dared to do such a thing, I, as the Second Hokage of Konoha, would definitely have cleansed their ranks."

"But at least, from beginning to end, they never betrayed Konoha."

"Ninjas are meant to sacrifice themselves. The Uchiha coup is a done deal, and their demise is inevitable."

"Since Fujiwara Chiya is a ninja of Konoha, she should be prepared to sacrifice herself for Konoha at any time. Instead, she should not harbor resentment, seek revenge, and slaughter ninjas in the village after discovering that she needs to make a sacrifice."

"A ninja with a rebellious heart like this."

"Even without the Uchiha massacre, any ninja who dares to defect from the village for a mere Uchiha girl will eventually become another Madara."

"Konoha doesn't need it!"

Upon hearing this, the scene fell silent. Sasuke frowned and glared at the Second Hokage.

The latter noticed Sasuke's gaze and his own eyes flashed with a cold light.

The two sides were locked in a fierce confrontation, neither willing to back down.

Just then, a sudden voice rang out, breaking the eerie atmosphere, "No, um... it seems Danzo has betrayed Konoha."

Suigetsu, who was hiding next to Orochimaru, timidly raised her hand and stepped forward.

Tobirama glared at him with his sharp eyes, startling the latter into immediately shrinking back.

"What exactly happened to Danzo?" This question was addressed to the Third Hokage.

"Second Generation Lord, I'm not quite sure either," the Third Generation Lord replied weakly, while secretly guessing what was going on in his mind.

He remembered that during the Chunin Exams, Chiya had publicly released photos of their Konoha F4 partying.

Danzo's right arm, which had been transplanted with the First Hokage's cells and Sharingan, was particularly eye-catching.

Given Tsunade's temperament, if she were to become Hokage, she would definitely settle scores with Danzo.

Danzo, of course, would not sit idly by and wait for his doom.

It's hard to guarantee that he won't take the risk and launch a coup. Even if he wins, no one will support such a disgraced person as Hokage.

If we lose, there's only one option left: defection.

"Danzo transplanted the cells of the First Hokage and the Sharingan of the Uchiha spirits he ordered to be killed. This was exposed to the people of Konoha by Chiya. Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage of Konoha, ordered Danzo's arrest."

"Then he defected, intending to make a comeback. Unfortunately, he underestimated Chiyo's vengeful nature. Before he could even escape Konoha, he was captured by Chiyo."

"Until recently, Chiya handed him over to me. I killed him with my own hands."

It was Sasuke who spoke.

He became increasingly agitated as he spoke, and by the end, he was almost shouting.

Even the Mangekyou Sharingan unconsciously activated.

This is a kind of pleasure that can only be obtained by personally killing one's enemy.

"These eyes?" The four Hokage were taken aback, their eyes narrowing slightly.

The Second Hokage thought to himself, "Isn't it just the basic tomoe pattern, the Mangekyou Sharingan?"

Orochimaru introduced him from the side: "He is Uchiha Sasuke, the younger brother of Uchiha Itachi, whom I mentioned to you all before. He is also one of only two survivors of the Uchiha clan besides Chiya's girlfriend, Uchiha Izumi."

At this time, Orochimaru was unaware that Mikoto was still alive.

"Sasuke?" The Third Hokage looked at Sasuke with some surprise. At first, he did not recognize the grown-up Sasuke.

"A member of the Uchiha clan? I see. He actually killed Danzo. No wonder he's no good." Tobirama crossed his arms and looked at Sasuke, speaking sarcastically.

This undoubtedly drew a rebuke from Hashirama: "How many times has Tobirama told me not to do this?"

Unfortunately, Tobirama let it go in one ear and out the other. He gave a soft snort, pouted, and turned his head away. He was practically spitting on the ground.

Sasuke ignored the First and Second Hokage, and instead, just like in the original story, asked Hiruzen Sarutobi about the truth behind the Uchiha clan massacre. He wanted the Third Hokage to tell him himself.

The third generation, naturally, broke his silence. First, as he had done before, he used rhetoric to boast about raising a filial son. Then, he evasively admitted the truth.

They tried to bring Sasuke back to Konoha and make him give up his revenge.

Perhaps this is what it means when a person is about to die, their words are kind.

Not to mention he's already dead.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi did many foolish things during his lifetime, and even once considered Konoha to be part of the Sarutobi clan.

But undeniably, at this moment he genuinely hoped for the best for Konoha.

At the very least, he absolutely cannot let Fujiwara Chiya, who ruined everything for him, have his way.

As expected, after the third generation boasted about raising a filial son, Erzhuzi's anger subsided somewhat.

But he still hadn't let it go. Instead, he looked at the First Hokage and asked the same question as in the original story: "First Hokage, I ask you, what exactly is a village, and what is a ninja?"

"What is a village? What is a ninja?" Hashirama stroked his chin, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Erzhuzi continued, "Itachi, my elder brother, despite being used by Konoha, still protected the village with his life, and until his death, he was proud to be a Konoha ninja. He didn't hesitate to slaughter his own people, didn't hesitate to sacrifice his life, all for the sake of the village. But what was it all for?"

"I want to know what the ninja who caused this outcome really meant by acknowledging this situation."

"Your answer will determine whether, after learning the truth, I should seek revenge against Konoha, or..."

Before he could finish speaking, Tobirama, who was standing next to the First Hokage, was instantly provoked.

"You dare to attempt revenge against Konoha? You inherently evil brat of the Uchiha clan, I'll punish you!"

Tobirama slightly raised the index and middle fingers of his left hand, which was holding his right arm.

A massive, almost tangible burst of chakra suddenly erupted, transforming into a hurricane that hurtled towards Sasuke.

The Hawk Squad was instantly terrified, and Orochimaru immediately formed hand seals, ready to use the Impure World Reincarnation to restrain the Second Hokage at any moment.

At the same time, an even larger surge of chakra was released beside Tobirama, but this chakra was not directed at Sasuke and the others.

Instead, he directed his chakra at Tobirama, who was randomly unleashing it.

"Tobirama, stop!"

The First Hokage intervened, releasing some of his chakra to stop his brother.

As for the third and fourth generations, the fourth generation was slightly better, but it just stood there looking completely bewildered.

Our Third Hokage, the "strongest of all time," has really embarrassed himself.

He was so frightened that he clutched his chest, as if he was about to faint at any moment. Anyone who didn't know better would have thought he was having a heart attack.

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(End of this chapter)