The Road to the Throne of White Eyes

Chapter 178 Hibernation

"You, what nonsense are you talking about? When did I ever ask my clan members to die? I was just asking why you didn't obey Lord Hiruzen's orders!"

Sarutobi Madara's heart-wrenching words made Sarutobi Sora a little at a loss. There were many tribesmen around, and his words made him seem like a villain who was forcing his tribesmen to die.

Sarutobi Sora had already sensed the suspicion and hatred in the eyes of the surrounding tribesmen. He could only turn around and look at Sarutobi Hiruzen, hoping that Lord Hiruzen could help him clarify things.

"When on a mission, the on-site leader has a lot to consider. Not only does he have to ensure the mission is completed, but he also has to consider the lives of his people!"

Madara Sarutobi grabbed Sora Sarutobi and continued to fight, "You may not understand since you are following Lord Hiruzen and not going to the frontline battlefield, but as the leader, I have to think more.

We can't let all our clan members die just because of a word from Hiruzen-sama!"

A faint sneer appeared on Sarutobi Madara's face. He deliberately raised the volume when he mentioned the words "Lord Hiruzen". The sarcasm in his words was self-evident.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was once a powerful figure with countless followers and was the Hokage of Konoha Village. Of course, he could only respectfully call him "Sir". Now, this old man has lost his entire family, his subordinates have withered, and he has lost the position of Hokage. Even his strength has declined significantly.

Even now he has almost lost the trust of his clansmen. Sarutobi Madara feels that there is no need to be afraid of such a Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Banara, you've gone too far!

I never intended to send my people to their deaths. On the contrary, last night's mission was to help them avenge their deaths."

How could Sarutobi Hiruzen, an old fox who had fought for the position of Hokage for many years, fall into the trap so easily? He immediately took over the conversation.

"As members of the same bloodline, we are all one family. I always bear in mind the hatred of my family, but of course the lives of my fellow tribesmen are the most important. Your judgment last night was excellent, and it was well worth my arrangement for you to lead the team."

At this moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not forget to take credit for arranging Sarutobi Madara, trying to retain the last bit of face.

But as more and more tribesmen gathered behind Sarutobi Madara, those eyes that were once full of admiration were now filled with suspicion and even hatred, and Sarutobi Hiruzen found it difficult to continue speaking.

At this moment, there were only a handful of people behind him, forming a stark contrast to the group behind Sarutobi Madara. Such a huge disparity in numbers clearly showed the attitude of the tribe members, and in this case, further explanation would be redundant.

"Thank you for your hard work last night. Although we were unable to track down the enemy and avenge our people, at least no fighting took place.

I hope you will continue to work hard and build a better family together."

Sarutobi Hiruzen forced a smile and said a few words, trying hard to maintain his last bit of dignity, and then he turned and left. The moment he turned and left, the smile on Sarutobi Hiruzen's face suddenly froze, and then he tried hard to restore his smile and walked towards home.

Although he put on a smile again, Sarutobi Hiruzen's increasingly loose old teeth were almost broken by him along the way.

"Hiruzen-sama, please wait for me.

Sarutobi Madara, your evil plot will never succeed. I will keep my eyes fixed on you!"

Seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen leave immediately, Sarutobi Sora was stunned for a moment, then quickly chased after him, shouting and yelling. Without Lord Hiruzen to keep him in check, he was really afraid that the cold-eyed tribesmen on the other side would tear him apart.

"Okay, Sora, go home first."

Sarutobi Hiruzen returned home in silence, his mind regaining some clarity. He once again displayed a kind and benevolent expression, and with a smile, he comforted Sarutobi Sora, saying, "Don't worry, these are just minor issues. I can handle them.

Now you should go back and rest and train. Don't forget to improve your strength.

I have sensed your desire to protect me today. It is rare for you to be so young and passionate. You will have many responsibilities to shoulder in the future."

"You are too kind, Lord Hiruzen. I am still very young and need your guidance and instruction."

After hearing what Hiruzen said, Sarutobi Sora looked very grateful and kept expressing his loyalty, as if he would always follow Sarutobi Hiruzen's footsteps.

"Alright, alright, there's still a lot of time to go. You can go back first."

Sarutobi Hiruzen forced himself to send Sora away, then turned around, pushed open the gate, and entered the empty courtyard. As soon as he entered the newly built courtyard, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt an indescribable sense of emptiness and coldness.

Although this courtyard is dotted with green plants and has a pleasant view with mountains and water, it is missing the most important component of a home: family!

It is not known whether the clan members who rebuilt the clan land did so out of respect or ridicule. Sarutobi Hiruzen was the only one left in his clan, but the mansion he rebuilt was still very large, enough for dozens of people to live together.

After his children and grandchildren died, he did not ask for any servants when he moved into this new mansion, and lived alone in the huge mansion.

Sarutobi Hiruzen stayed alone in this new mansion, and every time he felt endless loneliness, as his sons and grandsons were all gone!

Sarutobi Hiruzen sat alone in the courtyard for a long time. Suddenly, his face was grim and he said word by word: "Uchiha Clan!"

After some thought, Sarutobi Hiruzen had made up his mind that he must use some special means to regain his power. After losing his power, even his own people's attitude towards him changed drastically. In the past, they all respectfully called him "Hokage-sama"!

"Sarutobi Madara, Uchiha clan, just wait! This is just a short hibernation, I will definitely make you regret it!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression was cold as steel. He had controlled Konoha and the Sarutobi Clan for years, so how could he not have a backup plan? There were things he had been unable to do before due to his status, but now he had to do them for revenge and to protect Konoha.

Under the setting sun, Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up and walked towards the training room. His figure was in perfect harmony among the shadows of the grass, trees and buildings, as if he had naturally blended into the darkness.

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"For the next few years, the mission of the Snow Ninja Village is to develop in a dormant manner!"

In the Snow Shadow's office, Hinata Feng was giving instructions to the high-level leaders of the Snow Ninja Village. Wherever he looked, the Snow Ninjas all bowed their heads and obeyed his orders respectfully.

"Master Yukage, the village has grown rapidly in recent years. The number of missions within the Snow Country is no longer sufficient to support the village's ninjas. While development is important, if this continues for a long time, the village will probably be difficult to operate."

After listening to Hinata Feng's words, Uchiha Izumi stared at him with his big cute eyes and raised his doubts.

"Don't worry, the Snow Ninja Village currently has plenty of supplies, enough to support the entire village for four to five years."

Seeing Uchiha Izumi and the others' hesitation, Hinata Feng smiled and continued to explain: "Being dormant doesn't mean doing nothing. It means that you can continue to cultivate the younger generation of talents in the village and improve your own strength."

Hinata Feng looked around at the Snow Ninjas in the office and secretly used his Heart Mirror ability to stir up their emotions.

"The order of the five major ninja villages has lasted for too many years. Our strength has been growing, while theirs has been declining year by year. As long as we accumulate strength, we may not lose the hope of becoming the sixth largest ninja village in the ninja world, or even the first!"