Chapter 33: Hokage’s deal with the elder Hyuga

>>>>Sarutobi clan compound<<<<

Just after leaving the Naka River, the Third Hokage's party did not return to the Hokage building, but came to the Sarutobi clan.

boom!

The sound of glassware breaking and falling upon the ground sounded from time to time.

After returning home, the Hizuren finally began to vent unscrupulously.

"Nàiluò!!!"

Hizuren screamed frantically.

What happened today made him wish he could tear Nàiluò into pieces!

"This bastard actually killed so many of our clansmen, what insolence he had to do so!"

Koharu was also very angry.

Although they did not have any direct blood relatives that had died during the battle like the Hizuren, but none of their clansmen who participated in today's attack on Hyuga Nàiluò had returned.

"The bodies have been counted, and the number of corpses matches the number of people sent out including the scorched marks present."

Danzo closed his eyes and said without a trace of emotion.

This also means that none of the people they sent out today even managed to escape. They all died by the Naka River, in the place that should have been the cemetery that they had prepared for Hyuga Nàiluò!

"Danzo!"

Hearing Danzo's voice, Hizuren finally stopped throwing things around crazily and glared at Danzo:

"It's all your fault, it's all because of your misinformation. Saying that Hyuga Nàiluò was at the end of the line and that he doesn't have Chakra anymore!"

"If it were not for your false analysis, if we had rushed over earlier, Shinnosuke would still have been alive!"

Danzo opened his eyes in annoyance, frowned, and said:

"It wasn't me who killed him. Don't come at me if you want to vent!"

"You are not the only one had lost people. Did any of my subordinates or clansmen survive?"

"What's more, it was because of your son's own strength that was not up to par, and he wasn't even able to hold on until we made it there…."

"Danzo, Shut Up!"

Homura looked at Hizuren's expression that continued getting darker upon hearing those words and quickly stopped Danzo from speaking further.

In all fairness, he doesn't think there was anything wrong with what Danzo had said.

If Sarutobi Shinnosuke had been able to fight for a few breaths more and stay locked against Hyuga Nàiluò for a while longer, today's situation may have ended differently.

"The question now is, what should we do next?"

Homura couldn't help sighing as he thought of the current situation.

"The scourge that is Hyuga Nàiluò must be eliminated!" Koharu said firmly. "The way he  treats the people from the same village, he really doesn't put the village in his eyes!"

"The Hidden Cloud Shinobi is still waiting for an explanation." Homura said.

"Both the Anbu and Root have suffered heavy losses and need to replenish their numbers." Danzo said.

"Also, a new Anbu Commander needs to be selected, the position can't just stay vacant forever."

"Those Shinobi should also be disciplined, they are becoming more and more or a problem now!"

"Especially the Hyuga clan, they have kept Hyuga Nàiluò hidden and have not given him any form of punishment yet!"

"…"

The three continued speaking one after another, making Hizuren have a headache.

"All right!"

Hizuren yelled to stop the chattering.

"Little by little."

Hizuren leaned his palm upon his forehead and said:

"Hyuga Nàiluò must be removed, both for the good of the village and because of the Hidden Cloud Shinobi."

"The Anbu's replenishment of manpower can be done with those ninjas who beat them."

"As for the Anbu Commander…"

Hizuren stopped here, and started frowning.

Not only was he thinking of his son who had just been killed, but also because the problem was indeed a bit tricky.

No one from the Sarutobi clan can replace the Anbu Commander.

Even Sarutobi Shinnosuke, only with his support, was he able to become the Anbu Commander.

"Hatake Kakashi, maybe…"

Homura frowned and said,

Obviously, he didnt think that he would be a good enough choice either.

However, the main problem is that no one except Kakashi in Anbu can replace the Anbu Commander.

"Kakashi…"

Hizuren secretly thought that Kakashi was an excellent candidate to succeed the position if other reasons are not to be considered.

However, the problem is that Kakashi was not "his own" like Shinnosuke was!

Meaning many secrets concerning the Anbu Commander would not be able to be completely entrusted to Kakashi.

Like today's encirclement and suppression of Hyuga Nàiluò, Kakashi, as a leader of an Anbu squadron, did not know anything about it beforehand.

These actions must be done by someone who he trusts enough to do so!

If Kakashi becomes the Commander of the Anbu, it will be difficult for them to hide their actions from him if they wish to mobilize the Anbu to do something in the future.

"Let's forget about this, and put it aside for now."

Hizuren sighed.

He didn't even know about how they were going to announce Sarutobi Shinnosuke's "resignation" from the Anbu!

"As for the Hyuga clan, it is indeed time to take care of them..."

Boom!

The sound of the door knocking.

"Hokage-sama, the chief elder of the Hyuga clan has come to visit."

A Sarutobi clan ninja reported from outside the door.

Hiruzen and the others looked at each other and finally said, "Please come in."

After a while, Hyuga Zongzang, the elder of the Hyuga clan, walked in.

He came here in secret.

(A/N- can't find his English name, just going to leave it as is)

After learning that Hyuga Nàiluò had killed the Hokage's son, he was utterly speechless.

He can imagine that this matter will never end simply!

Hyuga Nàiluò has offended the Hokage and the only end for him is death!

He didn't want to involve the entire Hyuga clan just because of the reckless behavior of Nàiluò alone.

This time he came in secret, he came to plead guilty.

"Hokage-sama, Hyuga Nàiluò is a man who hides his evil intentions well and has bold behavior. He is definitely the villages and the scourge of the Hyuga clan!" The elder utterly in a disgusted tone.

Hizuren and the others looked at one another and said:

"In that case, why don't you deal with him yourself?"

"It's all because of Hyuga Hiashi, an unfit and unqualified patriarch, who actually tolerates a black sheep like Hyuga Nàiluò, and this will sooner or later cause a catastrophe!"

Hizuren brows shot up, and he already understood the intention of the Hyuga elder.

"In that case, why don't you and the Hyuga clanmens overthrow Hyuga Hiashi and re-elect a patriarch?"

The great elder was ecstatic, that was one of the reasons he was here today!

He was getting older, but his son Hyuga Yemen can replace Hiashi as the patriarch of the clan.

When the time comes, they would be able to do whatever they wanted with Hyuga Nàiluò!

It has to be known that if it hadn't been for Hiashi's plea before, he would have definitely secretly activated the Caged Bird Seal and executed Nàiluò.

Therefore, not only must the obstacle known as Hyuga Nàiluò but also Hyūga Hiashi must be eliminated!

Seeing the grand elder's expression, Hizuren confirmed his guess and said:

"I think Hyuga Yemen is a good choice. It would be good if he is able to replace Hiashi as the patriarch."

The two sides looked at each other, and then there was no doubt.

After finalizing the corresponding details one by one, Hizuren said with burning hatred in his eyes:

"But for my final request, I want to see Hyuga Nàiluò die in front of me with my own eyes!"*