Shocking!
Following the failed Uchiha coup, another massive bombshell was dropped.
Danzo Shimura, in league with Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado—a total of three elders—attempted to assassinate the Hokage and seize the position for themselves.
During the incident, Homura Mitokado realized his error and turned back, but Danzo Shimura and Koharu Utatane remained unrepentant to the end and were ultimately captured by the Lord Hokage.
One event followed another, giving no one a chance to catch their breath.
Currently, Danzo Shimura and Koharu Utatane have been thrown into death row, while Homura Mitokado is confined to his home awaiting sentencing.
All members of Root have been detained.
Everyone was left dizzy and disoriented by these two events.
What is happening today?
Why are all the monsters and demons popping up one after another?
Meanwhile, Hiruzen Sarutobi, upon learning this news, stayed in his home, never stepping foot outside his gates.
It was as if none of this had anything to do with him.
Even Asuma, far away in the Daimyo's capital, sent a letter back asking Kakashi what was going on.
Having gone through such major events, Kakashi simply handled the follow-up matters and convened a Jōnin meeting that very night to announce the handling of the Uchiha and the three elders.
Hokage Building, Conference Room.
The entire Jōnin body of Konoha gathered here once again.
However, compared to before, due to the destruction of the Uchiha hawkish faction, there were only a few Uchiha people present.
Everyone quietly sized up the few remaining Uchiha, led by Itachi Uchiha.
Of the "Konoha F4" who used to sit at the very front, not a single one was present today.
Only Kakashi sat in the main seat, a sight that couldn't help but inspire awe in people's hearts.
The F4, who had held great power in Konoha for decades like the sun in the sky, had all been removed from the center of Konoha's power within less than a month of this young Hokage taking office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi retired and went home.
Homura Mitokado confined to his home.
Danzo Shimura and Koharu Utatane thrown into death row.
Even the Uchiha Clan, which had been arrogant and domineering for a thousand years, had seen its strength drop to a historical freezing point.
Sure enough, opposing this Hokage does not end well.
Look at who holds the real power departments in Konoha now?
Might Guy, the Commander of the Jōnin; Shizune Kato, the Vice-Director of the Medical Department; Tenzo, the Commander of the Anbu.
One could say they are all the Hokage's people.
Since Hashirama Senju, no other Hokage has been able to consolidate the power within Konoha into their palm like this.
"I believe everyone already knows what happened last night and today."
Kakashi sat in the main seat, his pitch-black eyes sweeping over everyone in the room as he spoke at a leisurely pace:
"Regarding the Uchiha Clan's coup, as well as the assassination attempt by Danzo Shimura and Koharu Utatane, I feel deeply pained."
"After all, if there is something you need, everyone should just say it. Communication is the bridge between people."
"Otherwise, making things end up like this... it looks quite ugly."
After speaking, Kakashi looked at Kurenai Yuhi, who was holding documents by his side.
"Distribute them."
Because Tenzo had to rush to the meeting and the follow-up matters with the Uchiha Clan had to be left to Yugao Uzuki, Kakashi had casually picked someone to act as a temporary assistant.
"Yes, Lord Hokage."
Kurenai nodded respectfully, then distributed the prepared documents to the many Jōnin in the venue.
Kurenai, following the situation she had been briefed on beforehand, stood to the side and spoke calmly:
"This is the cause and effect of the Uchiha Clan coup, as well as the post-incident handling."
"Lord Hokage upholds the belief of never killing the innocent indiscriminately. Only the rebels were executed; the innocent were absolutely not implicated."
"In this incident, Lord Hokage minimized the harm, ultimately executing all nine hundred and ninety-five people."
The crowd flipped through the distributed documents, looking at the shocking data listed, and couldn't help but feel a sense of awe.
As expected of the man who dared to charge into the Cloud camp with eight hundred men and go head-to-head with the Raikage; he killed a thousand Uchiha just like that, without a hint of softness.
"As for the handling of Danzo Shimura and Koharu Utatane..."
Kurenai paused and glanced at Kakashi in the seat of honor. Seeing that his expression remained unchanged as he quietly waited for the matter to conclude, she continued:
"Danzo Shimura has long been in cahoots with Orochimaru since seven years ago, conducting inhumane human experiments on village children and even infants."
"This led to the deaths of dozens, perhaps even hundreds of children, and the number of adults is impossible to count."
As soon as these words came out, everyone hurriedly flipped the documents in their hands to the back. Looking at the shocking data, they couldn't help but feel a chill run down their spines.
Furthermore... seven years ago...
At that time, the Fourth Hokage had only been in office for a year. Experimental data of this magnitude could absolutely not have been completed within a year, which meant that Danzo Shimura had started human experimentation with Orochimaru during the Third's era...
Everyone's brows furrowed tightly.
"Six years ago, the Night of the Nine-Tails erupted. It was precisely because Danzo Shimura used the Hokage's name to stop the Uchiha from going to the battlefield. Today's Uchiha coup can be said to have Danzo Shimura as one of the culprits behind the scenes."
"After the Fourth Hokage sacrificed himself, the village was leaderless. The Third had to resume office, which required going to the Daimyo's capital to report to the Daimyo. During this process, in order to seize the position of Hokage, Danzo Shimura launched an assassination attempt on the Third."
"Ultimately, considering the situation of the village at the time, the Third decided not to investigate further and spared his life."
"Looking at it now, clearly that initial forgiveness had no effect. Instead, it allowed Danzo Shimura to become increasingly rampant, resulting in the current situation."
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked by Danzo Shimura.
They didn't expect that the elder with the gloomy face was actually so sinister in his intentions.
They thought he just looked fierce but held the Will of Fire in his heart. Who knew he was actually as evil inside as he looked on the outside?
It's just... the Third was too tolerant. To be able to tolerate such a villain.
While everyone was shocked by Danzo Shimura's sinister intentions, they also criticized Hiruzen Sarutobi in their hearts.
"As for Koharu Utatane, she had long been dissatisfied with Lord Hokage when he fought against the Cloud. Now, she has colluded with Danzo Shimura. When Danzo Shimura wanted to assassinate Lord Hokage, she not only failed to dissuade him but aided the tyrant."
"Her death is not enough to expiate her crimes."
Perhaps because she had spoken too much, Kurenai coughed lightly before continuing:
"Finally, there is Homura Mitokado."
"Considering that Homura Mitokado stopped at the last moment and prevented Danzo Shimura and Koharu Utatane from harming the Hokage, Lord Hokage has decided to grant leniency. He is stripped of his position as Hokage Advisor and will retire at home."
Hearing this, everyone nodded slightly, expressing approval.
The handling of Homura Mitokado could be said to be quite lenient.
No matter what, Homura Mitokado had participated in the process of plotting against the Hokage.
Thunderous means for enemies, yet mercy in his heart for those who find their way back.
Both thunder and dew are the monarch's grace.
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