Starting with Wood Release, he survives in Konoha Hospital and becomes a big shot.

Several ninjas angrily shouted at Yakusei and Koji, saying that if the Hokage hadn't been sitting there, they might have already attacked.

Koji had never seen such a scene before. When he saw that the speakers were several Jonin, he was completely at a loss for what to do and stood frozen in place, unable to utter a single word.

"Alright, let's get this straight before we talk," Hiruzen Sarutobi finally spoke.

His gaze swept over Xiaosi and lingered on Yao Xingji for a moment.

"Why is it this child again?" Hiruzen Sarutobi thought to himself.

Ever since the incident at the Konoha orphanage, it seems that this child is involved in every incident that happens in Konoha.

However, he forgot that there was one time when he was the one who schemed against Yao Xingji.

"Did you two fight Kono and the others?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked.

“I hit him, it has nothing to do with my brother,” Koji immediately said.

"You alone? Heh, this kid was involved too, wasn't he? I seem to remember my child saying that after you knocked him down, this kid also attacked them," a middle-aged woman said.

"Besides, I don't believe he has the strength to beat my son. He must have used some despicable means." The other person said coldly, his gaze towards Yao Xingji and Xiaosi devoid of any emotion.

"It really has nothing to do with my brother. It was me. I was the one who hit them. If you want to blame someone, blame me." Koji hurriedly took responsibility.

“Brother, they don’t believe you have the strength to hit their child, so why admit it? Besides, what evidence do you have that my brother hit your child?” Yao Xingji stepped forward and said directly.

"Many people on the street saw it, and our child clearly stated your names. You still want to argue?" one of them said sternly.

Before they arrived, their children had already told them the basic situation. They knew that Yao Xingji and Xiao Si were two orphans with no background and no one would speak up for them.

That's why they are so fearless.

“Really? But none of the things you mentioned are here. How can you prove it?” Yao Xingji said.

"You little brat, who gives you the right to speak here? Shut up!" one of them said angrily.

"You sharp-tongued bastard, I'll tear your mouth off later!" After saying that, the woman looked sad and cried to Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Hokage-sama, you must uphold justice in this matter, otherwise Konoha will never be safe again, and we will have no heart to go to the battlefield and fight for Konoha."

"That's right. My son was beaten seriously on the street. Why should I go to the battlefield? I'd rather stay in the village and protect my child's safety."

"This is truly heartbreaking. We fight for our village outside, and our children are treated like this inside. I cannot accept it!"

……

The men spoke with grim expressions.

This is no longer stolen goods; this is a blatant threat.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was also quite grim at this moment.

He was well aware of the actual situation. The dark side of the Konoha Ninja Academy had existed since its founding; it was nothing more than bullying. And judging from the number of people involved, it was almost certain that Kono and his friends had started it.

But standing before them were Konoha's Jonin, and he couldn't ignore their attitude.

If pushed too far, these people really won't go to the battlefield. Are we supposed to make them go to the battlefield and fight on their own?

How is that possible?!

Thinking of this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze toward Yakusei and Koji became much colder.

Compared to these Jonin, it's obvious who should be sacrificed.

Yao Xingji can be let off the hook, after all, he is Tsunade's disciple, so we should give him some face. As for this little temple, what does it matter if he is wronged?

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Chapter 118 Spies and Traitors

"In that case, let's arrest them first and then deal with the rest after we've investigated the matter thoroughly," Hiruzen Sarutobi said after a moment's thought.

"Just arresting them isn't enough, Hokage-sama. They're so young, yet so strong. There must be some shady secret behind them. Maybe they're spies from another country," Kono's father said, frowning.

“Yes, they must have something wrong. I suggest they be sent directly to the Dark Division's interrogation department for rigorous questioning.”

“There might be a mastermind behind this. They’re beating up the future of Konoha. Such severe injuries could very well affect my child’s ninja career. This could be a plot by an enemy country to destroy the future of Konoha!” another person said.

……

As the accusations from the crowd intensified, the crimes of Yao Xingji and Xiao Si were described as increasingly serious, as if they had committed some heinous crime deserving of death by a thousand cuts.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was rather unpleasant; these people were becoming increasingly presumptuous.

However, the Third Shinobi World War is about to break out, and every Jonin in Konoha is a high-level fighter. If this matter is not handled properly at this time, it may really cause a huge uproar.

Koji was so shocked by what he said that his face turned pale and he was completely dumbfounded.

He doesn't understand.

Why can these people's children act so recklessly when they hit him, while he only fought back once and this is the result?

Did he really do something wrong?

A cold glint flashed in Yao Xingji's eyes, and a murderous intent unconsciously crept into his gaze as he looked at the few Jonin.

"What are you looking at me like that for? Do you want to hit me too?" One of them noticed Yao Xingji's expression and immediately questioned him.

“You’re really out of control, you bastard who no one cares about. I’ll teach you a lesson on behalf of your mother.”

As soon as she finished speaking, the female ninja flashed to Yao Xingji's side and slapped him across the face.

The whistling wind showed how powerful the slap was. Let alone Yao Xingji, a child of just over three years old, even an adult would probably be injured if they were slapped like that.

The moment the slap landed, Yao Xingji suddenly made his move.

His right hand retaliated against the falling slap, while his left hand went straight for the female ninja's waist and abdomen.

Snapped!

With a crisp sound, a sharp pain shot through the female ninja's palm as Yao Xingji slapped her hand away, the force of which left a sonic boom in the air.

On the other side, Yao Xingji's left hand landed directly on the female ninja's waist, unleashing his monstrous strength.

Bang!

A loud bang rang out, and the female ninja was sent flying, crashing into the wall of the Hokage's office.

At this moment, the entire Hokage's office was deathly silent!

No one expected this to happen.

The female Chunin who was originally going to fan the medicine star was actually slapped away by a child who was just over three years old. Even those who saw it with their own eyes could not believe what was happening.

"Ah! How dare you, how dare you fight back! I'll kill you!"

The female ninja was nearly driven mad, screaming as she lunged at Yao Xingji.

"Stop!" Hiruzen Sarutobi shouted angrily.

Swish!

The ANBU ninjas also stepped in at the right time, blocking the female ninja's path.

"Lord Hokage, this brat is definitely suspicious. He must have someone backing him, otherwise how could he have such formidable strength!"

"Arrest him immediately! This child must be a spy from an enemy country, otherwise he wouldn't be so strong!"

"Send this child to the interrogation department; we'll definitely be able to uncover the person behind him!"

……

The other ninjas immediately shouted, their expressions cold and crazed, their gazes towards Yao Xingji filled with both shock and excitement.

This kid can casually attack a ninja and even gain the upper hand; there must be something wrong with him.

This action confirmed Yao Xingji and Xiao Si's guilt.

"Tell me, who taught you ninjutsu? You must have a master, otherwise you couldn't possibly have this level of skill!"

"Who is your master? Is he a spy sent by which country?"

"At such a young age, it's impossible for him to have received training in an enemy country, so it must be in Konoha! Great, we've finally found a clue. Your master must also be a spy, and not just your master, but your master's master must also be involved. They might all be traitors to Konoha!"

"Yes, his master must also be a spy. We must thoroughly investigate this kid's master and his lineage. Maybe we can uncover an entire spy network hidden in Konoha."

“If they have a master, then they must all have problems. I suggest that they be sent to the Dark Division’s interrogation department for rigorous questioning to find out the organization behind them.”

While the group was talking, they didn't notice that Hiruzen Sarutobi, sitting behind the table, was looking increasingly grim.

The ANBU ninjas standing around were also sweating profusely, as they knew very well who Yao Xingji's master was.

That Master Yao Xingji's master was none other than...

Bang!

Just as the crowd was angrily besieging Yao Xingji, the door to the Hokage's office was kicked open.

Everyone's expression changed instantly, and they all looked towards the doorway.

"Tsunade!" Kono's father, Kono Taro, saw the figure at the door and his expression darkened slightly.

"What? You're interrogating my disciple here without even notifying me?" Tsunade stared at everyone in the room, her face ashen.

"What? You're this child's master?"

The group of people were all shocked, never expecting that the orphan's master would be Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha.

"Tsunade-sensei, they just said you're a spy sent to Konoha by another country!" Yao Xingji shouted as soon as he saw Tsunade.

The faces of the group turned pale instantly.

"They also said your master was a traitor to Konoha!"

Yao Xingji continued loudly.

The group nearly collapsed to the ground, their vision blurred.

"Lord Hokage, that's not what we meant, I..." Kono Taro immediately tried to explain.

"Enough!" Hiruzen Sarutobi's face turned ugly, and his voice rose several decibels.

Being verbally abused for no reason is never pleasant, especially when it happens in front of the person.

"Tsunade-sensei, I've been framed! You're not a spy, right? And your master isn't a traitor either, right... Waaaaah... They said they're going to send you to the Anbu for interrogation... and that you're part of Konoha's biggest spy network..."

Yao Xing's extremely aggrieved voice echoed in the Hokage's office; she was practically whimpering.

The already grim expressions on Kono Taro and the others' faces turned even uglier. This brat must be doing it on purpose; he's saying things he shouldn't be saying.