Uchiha Clan Grounds, night.
A young man and an old man stood facing each other.
The old man was accompanied by many masked Ninja, while the young man had only two lonely Ninja in uniform behind him.
Looking closely.
The young man had a faint smile on his face, while the old man's face was ashen!
Both the Ninja behind the young man and beside the old man had expressions of shock in their eyes, but with subtle differences.
"You..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi opened his mouth to say something, but the moment he did.
Yuuki's smile widened, and his Mangekyo Sharingan had already activated, staring intently at Hiruzen Sarutobi.
How can a defeated general speak of valor!
Ever since Hiruzen Sarutobi's disastrous defeat by the Raikage, which resulted in heavy casualties for Konoha Ninja, and Yuuki turned the tide, ending the war.
Hiruzen Sarutobi lost the right to speak loudly in front of Yuuki.
Power never comes from identity.
The two Uchiha clan members behind Yuuki, after their initial shock, were now filled with ecstasy.
Once upon a time, Uchiha clan members walking on the streets were like rats, and at that time, they didn't even see the Hokage, because they couldn't see him at all.
Danzo's shadow enveloped the entire Uchiha, blocking everything like a giant!
But at this moment, Konoha's Hokage, in front of their Chief, was like a sheep in tiger's skin; once that intimidating facade was removed, he was so fragile and vulnerable!
Their hearts stirred, they activated their Sharingan, staring at the Anbu Ninja opposite them.
If a battle occurred, these Anbu Ninja must not be allowed to obstruct the Chief, even if it meant sacrificing their lives to buy time.
The Anbu Ninja beside Hiruzen Sarutobi, after their shock, were somewhat flustered.
Chief Yuuki is Konoha's current pillar, Hokage-sama is Konoha's symbol, please don't let them fight!
Fighting was impossible; Hiruzen Sarutobi compromised again.
As if nothing had happened, he even deliberately ignored Yuuki's extremely aggressive gaze!
Hiruzen Sarutobi was expressionless, he straightened his back, making his overburdened waist stand upright.
"Since Chief Yuuki is unwilling, then it will be handed over to the Military Police Force."
Yuuki exclaimed in his heart, 'This old man is truly patient,' but on his lips, he quickly responded.
"Thank you for your understanding, Hokage-sama, you can always trust the Military Police Force!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, and finally, forcefully tried to save face, saying.
"I will continue to monitor this matter, and if any harm is caused to Konoha Villagers, as the Hokage, I will never let it go unchecked!"
Yuuki had initially thought Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to save some face, but hearing this, he suddenly felt something was amiss.
This old man wouldn't be planning something underhanded, would he!
At that time, if a few sick people were sent to the hospital, claiming they felt unwell after listening to 'Konoha Voice,' and then it was publicized casually.
Once such a situation occurred, 'Konoha Voice' would be completely ruined.
Rumors spread with one mouth, refuting them requires running until your legs break.
Yuuki had always held a very pessimistic view of the public's discernment.
After all, before Yuuki's transmigration, it was already 2022, and many still firmly believed smartphones emitted radiation and refused to use them, let alone a place like the Ninja World.
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't need to seal this jutsu, because no one would connect to it; Yuuki couldn't possibly force people to connect, could he!
Yuuki's expression immediately became unpredictable; it was these old fogeys who kept the Ninja World in turmoil!
Hiruzen Sarutobi, however, felt a sense of relief at this moment; he had truly just intended to say some pleasantries at first.
After speaking, he noticed Yuuki didn't respond, and his expression changed; that annoying smile disappeared, replaced by an expressionless face.
Indeed, this kind of Uchiha looked more pleasing; as the man behind Danzo, Hiruzen Sarutobi was intimately familiar with Danzo's methods.
Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally knew what to do next.
Danzo, after you left, I realized how important you were; indeed, light and darkness are indispensable, and the leaf and the root complement each other for Konoha to endure.
This time!
Let me, Hiruzen Sarutobi, step into the darkness; what does it matter if the Hokage title is stained, everything is for Konoha!
Hiruzen Sarutobi, pushed to his limits, had decided to resort to any means necessary.
And Yuuki, at this moment, also became ruthless; if you, Hiruzen Sarutobi, are shameless, I can be too!
Yuuki's face once again broke into a smile.
"Of course, if any trouble is caused to Konoha Villagers, Hokage-sama, please be sure to point it out."
Then Yuuki continued.
"Hokage-sama, at such an age, still toils for Konoha and has sacrificed so much for Konoha; it's so late, Hokage-sama should go home early and spend more time with Young Master Konohamaru, otherwise, he might suddenly leave Hokage-sama just like Young Master Asuma, you never know!"
Yuuki deliberately emphasized the word 'leave,' believing Hiruzen Sarutobi would understand the underlying meaning.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, though not overjoyed, found Yuuki's earlier insincere words pleasant to hear, but upon hearing the latter part, and understanding the implication, he immediately bristled.
"Uchiha Tomoki! How dare you!!!"
Yuuki, with a full smile, continued to speak to himself.
"'Creating 'Konoha Voice' from scratch, it's like my child, a gift I'm giving to Konoha, and I believe it can be loved by everyone in Konoha!'"
Without responding to Hiruzen Sarutobi's angry question, Yuuki expressed his intentions.
You, Hiruzen Sarutobi, named your grandson Konohamaru, and I named the newly established radio station Konoha Voice, even likening it to my own child; Hiruzen Sarutobi, you'd best think carefully.
As long as you dare to harm Konoha Voice, I also dare to harm Asuma and Konohamaru!
Hiruzen Sarutobi understood Yuuki's intentions, but he became even more wary of Konoha Voice.
If it was just for propaganda, why would Uchiha Tomoki value it so much? This jutsu must have a deeper purpose!
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not want to exchange his son and grandson for a jutsu in a two-for-one trade, so he finally said.
"I believe that under Chief Yuuki's management, all dangers will surely be eliminated!"
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi give up the idea of underhanded tactics, Yuuki also spoke.
"Thank you for your trust, Hokage-sama. I believe with Hokage-sama's guidance, Young Master Konohamaru will surely become an excellent Ninja, and perhaps even a Hokage someday!"
The atmosphere finally eased!
Yuuki and Hiruzen Sarutobi chatted about other things again, and after repeated promises and assurances not to use underhanded tactics, the matter was concluded.
The two's atmosphere became strangely harmonious; Hiruzen Sarutobi still maintained his kind and amiable demeanor, and Yuuki also wore a smile that made people feel as if they were bathed in spring breeze.
However, both Yuuki and Hiruzen Sarutobi saw the ruthlessness hidden beneath each other's harmless exteriors.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, indeed you and Danzo are two of a kind, only Danzo isn't as good at acting as you!
Uchiha Tomoki, you are indeed an evil Uchiha!
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