The Road to the Throne of White Eyes

Chapter 243 Headache

It was already late at night, the moon dim and the stars sparse. The Nara clan territory in Konoha Village was utterly silent, looking like the ruins of a deserted building. But within the clan's gathering hall, the entire Nara clan had gathered silently. They sat in solemn silence, seemingly waiting for something.

Suddenly, in the center of the venue, Hinata Feng appeared with his arms around Yamanaka Ino's slender and smooth waist.

Ignoring the Nara people who were kneeling on one knee respectfully to pay their respects under the leadership of Nara Shikaku, Hinata Feng first extended his perception to the outside world.

Hinata's spiritual perception suggested that Konoha should have had many lights on at this time of year. Now, only a few were lit. They were barely discernible in the night breeze, shrouding the desolate atmosphere.

"Tsk tsk tsk, I haven't seen Konoha for a few years and it's become so desolate. Maybe I should film this scene and go back to show everyone what Konoha is like under Sarutobi Hiruzen's rule."

Hinata Feng said as he rubbed his hands on Ino's smooth belly skin, looking very interested.

Upon hearing this, Nara Shikaku couldn't help but secretly complain in his heart, isn't it you who has made a great contribution to the current situation of Konoha Village?

Although they have decided to leave Konoha, the feelings they have for living here for many years are not fake. Many members of the Ino, Deer, and Chou families actually still have deep feelings for Konoha.

After all, Shikaku was a wise man. He quickly calmed down the turbulent emotions in his heart and behaved very respectfully.

"Sarutobi Hiruzen is jealous of talented people and short-sighted. How can he compare to the broad-minded and far-sighted Yukikage-sama? Under his rule, Konoha has deteriorated and the people are in chaos. It is far less peaceful and happy than the residents of the Snow Country. This is why our three families are leaving Konoha and joining the Yukikage-sama today."

"Heh, you do know how to talk."

Hinata Feng smiled and glanced at Nara Shikaku, "Although what you said is true, business is more important. Have you three families made all the necessary preparations?

I just sensed a lot of Root Anbu ninjas surrounding the Ino, Shika, and Chou clans. It looks like Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others are about to attack you."

Hinata Feng had never imagined that the living conditions of the Ino, Deer, and Chou families in Konoha had become so precarious. He only temporarily gave up the ancestor that was about to be obtained and, with great perseverance, withdrew from the pile of women and came to Konoha.

After all, Ino did what she said, and was very cute and well-behaved. She tried to overcome all the hardships. Hinata Feng couldn't help but sigh that young people are open-minded and have a strong ability to accept new things.

She was clearly an undeveloped little girl, but in a short period of time she learned what a jailer was and what verbal sparring was.

Ino wasn't afraid to try any illusions or outlandish costumes, even getting a taste of the Snow Country's latest gadgets. Both users and onlookers praised the results.

After hearing Hinata Feng's words, there was a brief commotion among the Nara people in the venue, but it quickly calmed down under Shikaku's comfort.

After the scene returned to calm, Nara Shikaku lowered his head and trotted to Hinata Feng to report the situation.

"Reporting to Master Yukage, our three families have gathered those who agree to leave Konoha in their respective meeting places, and all kinds of supplies have been handled. Now we are waiting for you to perform the space-time ninjutsu to lead us out of this rotten place."

After a pause, Shikaku pulled out a large scroll from his arms and handed it to Hinata Feng.

"Sir Yukage, this is the intelligence our three families gathered following your orders. It contains the locations of most of Konoha's warehouses, as well as the locations of some Anbu and Root bases."

Reaching out to take the scroll, Hinata Feng nodded in satisfaction.

"Then let me take each of you to the Snow Village one by one. The clan lands allocated to your three families there are almost complete. The Ino, Shika, and Chou families all disappeared overnight. I think Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others will be in a lot of trouble!"

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"The current situation in Konoha is really a headache!"

In the Hokage's office, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked out the window at the dim Konoha Village and rubbed his temples weakly.

"Having a headache won't solve the problem, Hiruzen. Did you call me here just to show your powerlessness?"

Behind Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzo impatiently poked the floor with his cane, his face full of gloom.

"I still have to keep an eye on those guys with ulterior motives! When Konoha needed help, not only did they not send anyone, they also recalled a large number of clansmen and stayed indoors. The Ino, Deer, and Chou families are so inconsiderate, they need to be warned!"

"Danzo!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice was harsh but also revealed a hint of weakness. "We've already warned Shikaku and the others, and promised to give them some time to think. We can't push any further. If we compress the spring too hard, it will break!"

"If you don't press it now, it will break more easily!"

Shimura Danzo's voice grew even colder. "The Ino, Shika, and Chou families have all gathered together, and their supplies outside have been sold off without a trace. In this situation, aren't they rebelling? Or are they trying to escape Konoha?! Although the Root's spies haven't spotted any signs of them attacking yet, I think we should strike first and wipe out these three rebel families in one fell swoop, letting the other families see!"

"Danzo, did you know that Jiraiya went to the Land of Rain to gather intelligence and died in battle?"

As he spoke, Sarutobi Hiruzen's old body suddenly trembled violently, causing Danzo to step forward and support him.

"Jiraiya is dead, how is this possible!"

Only after Sarutobi Hiruzen's body stabilized did Danzo realize what he had said, and his eyes widened in surprise.

"Would this old man ever lie to you?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen sounded increasingly old and weak as he spoke. "Before Jiraiya's death, a frog from Mount Myoboku was reported back. On its back were some numbers that no one could understand. I believe these numbers contain information that Jiraiya wanted to pass on to me."

Danzo felt a pang of discomfort when he saw Hiruzen's bewildered look, but he immediately suppressed the strange emotion and said, "Since Jiraiya is dead, what about the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki? I remember that organization specifically targets Jinchūriki!"

"Naruto is currently training in Sage Mode at Myoboku Mountain. Originally, we should have informed him of Jiraiya's death and asked him to come back, but we have no way to contact them at Myoboku Mountain.

The summoning frog that brought back Jiraiya's message also returned to Myoboku Mountain after delivering the message, and also refused to notify Naruto to return to Konoha."

"damn it!"

Danzo Shimura was also very troubled when he heard this. Myoboku Mountain was not a Root ninja under his command that he could give orders to. Without the guidance of the contractor, he didn't even know where Myoboku Mountain was.

After pondering for a long time without any solution, Danzo became more and more angry. He could not help but shout, "Let's talk about this later. I want frog for my midnight snack tonight!"