How many times has it been?!
Feeling the massive commotion from afar, Sarutobi Hiruzen, leading a large group towards the scene, had a face as dark as a thundercloud.
Under his leadership, the once peaceful and thriving Hidden Leaf Village underwent an earth-shattering transformation in less than half a month.
He had just managed to get his lazy disciple back, but even with Jiraiya’s power and reputation, he still refused to take up the mantle of Hokage.
However, having a strong ally of Kage-level strength on their side helped regain some trust from the ninja clans, giving Sarutobi Hiruzen a slight reprieve.
He had confidence in his disciple; with some persuasion and a demonstration of the severity of the situation, he believed Jiraiya could temporarily act as Hokage.
Once the Uchiha were subdued again, the power of the Leaf would eventually return to his hands. Asuma’s strength would grow, his temperament would mature, and his alliance through marriage with the Akimichi clan would strengthen…
The power play in the Leaf would return to its rightful path!
But…
Gazing at the blood-red, god-like giant Susanoo in the distance and feeling the chakra waves that made even the “strongest Hokage” tremble…
The Uchiha clan is truly malevolent!
“Sigh…”
Koharu Utatane, following behind Sarutobi Hiruzen, seemed to share his sentiments, her voice full of helplessness.
“Is this still the Leaf Village we remember?”
“Don’t worry!”
Though Sarutobi Hiruzen’s heart sank further at her words, he had to remain steadfast as the leader. He couldn’t let his loyal supporters waver at this crucial moment.
“Just hold on for a while, and everything will return to normal!”
Though he foresaw a storm ahead, Sarutobi Hiruzen had to maintain stability until Jiraiya successfully became the Fifth Hokage.
“Stop!”
As Sarutobi Hiruzen and his group approached the battlefield, noticing Jiraiya’s slightly weary expression, he immediately shouted, his black ninja outfit emphasizing his presence.
“Sensei!”
A hint of joy flashed in Jiraiya’s eyes. For ordinary ninjas, Susanoo was simply too overpowering, even with Sage Mode.
Jiraiya would have preferred to retreat quickly if not for the vigilant Uchiha clansmen nearby.
Seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen’s arrival, Jiraiya’s desire to end this pointless conflict grew stronger.
“Who do you think you are?!”
A trace of disdain flickered in Uchiha Jin’s eyes. Not only did he not stop as Hiruzen had hoped, but he swung his massive blade, including Jiraiya and Sarutobi Hiruzen’s group in his attack range.
Not good!
Jiraiya’s heart skipped a beat. As he quickly retreated, he once again gathered Sage Chakra in his right hand.
Sage Art: Super Giant Rasengan!
Ninja Art: Summoning Technique!
Seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen immediately summoned the indestructible Monkey King, Enma.
“Is this the Uchiha?”
Before Enma could further inquire about the situation, Sarutobi Hiruzen infused it with chakra, transforming it into the Adamantine Staff.
“Hold on, old friend!”
Grasping the Adamantine Staff, Sarutobi Hiruzen leaped forward, ready to support Jiraiya under the blood-red blade.
Despite teaming up with Jiraiya, facing Uchiha Jin’s overwhelming Susanoo head-on was too disadvantageous.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
As thick smoke erupted, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Jiraiya emerged from the dust, thrown back by the unstoppable force. They tumbled several times before regaining their footing.
In that moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen was more convinced that a direct confrontation with Uchiha Jin was a losing strategy. Susanoo’s high attack and defense required finding an opening to break through rather than brute force.
Trying to match strength would only result in increased casualties, even if the “strongest Hokage” joined the fray.
However, Sarutobi Hiruzen’s intervention did buy some time. As his group arrived, so did various Leaf ninja clans, joining the battle.
“Uchiha Jin!”
Seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen suffer, Koharu Utatane immediately stepped forward, pointing at the giant blood-red Susanoo.
“How can you use such dangerous jutsu in the village? Look at the destruction you’ve caused!”
“Yo!”
Ignoring Koharu Utatane, Uchiha Jin’s gaze swept over the arriving ninja clans, including Hiashi Hyuga and others silently advancing towards him.
“Stop it!”
As Uchiha Jin’s cold gaze passed over them, Nara Shikaku, hidden among the Ino-Shika-Cho formation, reluctantly stepped forward.
“Is this your idea? Or the Ino-Shika-Cho’s?”
Uchiha Jin indifferently, coldly stared at the Ino-Shika-Cho members, including Shikaku.
Any one of the Ino-Shika-Cho clans might not be formidable alone, but together, they formed the Leaf’s strongest recognized alliance.
Even facing the Uchiha head-on, the Ino-Shika-Cho wouldn’t be at a disadvantage.
Yes, assuming the Uchiha didn’t have Mangekyo Sharingan!
“Jin!”
Shikaku’s eyes were full of caution. Seeing Uchiha Jin’s intimidating aura, he quickly raised his hands to show he had no hostile intentions.
“You know there are still enemy spies in the village. If the Uchiha really goes to war, regardless of the outcome, we will all face the attack of the other four great nations!”
Yes!
After intense discussion, the Ino-Shika-Cho clans, even with lingering support for Sarutobi Hiruzen, weren’t foolish enough to blindly charge in.
But one thing concerned all the Leaf ninja clans—the absolute prevention of large-scale internal strife, which would give enemy nations a chance and potentially ignite the Fourth Great Ninja War.
If the Uchiha followed the rules, even if they overstepped, the clans could turn a blind eye. But whoever started a civil war, dragging the Leaf into chaos, would be a target for all the ninja clans to eliminate.
Shikaku’s gaze was earnest, his tone equally firm.
Uchiha Jin smiled, satisfied that his actions had finally awakened some clarity among certain blind individuals.
“The Uchiha, as the founding clan of the Leaf, will consider anyone who disturbs the village as our enemy!”
Uchiha Jin’s words were equally serious. His murderous gaze was once again fixed on the struggling Sarutobi Hiruzen and Jiraiya.
“The police force is here to arrest the pervert Jiraiya. Sarutobi Hiruzen, are you going to stop us?”
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