Steve Chapter 124

The Naruto world is already the third world that Fang Mo has crossed into.

During his time there, he has traveled back and forth between the main world many times, so he has accumulated a lot of essence berries.

According to certain settings, experience is the essence condensed from the lives and souls of monsters. After Fang Mo swallows the experience berries, both his body and soul will be significantly strengthened.

Previously, Professor X couldn't interfere with Fang Mo's mind due to this reason.

After consuming a large number of experience berries, Fang Mo discovered that he also improved his control over the two rings.

For instance, the void ring's inherent ability to manipulate gravity.

He can not only release Shinra Tensei, Bansho Ten'in, Chibaku Tensei, or use a mini repulsive field to envelop his fist, but he can also perform reverse deduction, using the force field to violently compress everything towards a single point.

This may seem similar to Chibaku Tensei, but the actual principle is more like a reverse version of Shinra Tensei.

With this ability, Fang Mo easily killed Danzo and the members of Root, turning them into a gruesome spectacle.

As mentioned earlier, the recent battle at Mount Kikyo has just ended. Uchiha Shisui hasn't activated his Mangekyo Sharingan during this time, and due to Fang Mo's influence, Orochimaru is now wary of Danzo.

To sum it up, Danzo doesn't possess the Sharingan needed to activate Izanagi, so he is genuinely dead now.

With Danzo's death, the entire Root organization has crumbled.

Normally, if someone else caused such chaos, Hiruzen Sarutobi would certainly disapprove. However, the issue is that Fang Mo's displayed power is incredibly terrifying, almost godlike.

Moreover, everyone overheard their previous conversation, and currently, Hiruzen Sarutobi can't even protect himself.

In reality, many people had their suspicions, but it was not confirmed until Danzo explicitly explained it. The truth laid bare all the speculations.

Firstly, there's the matter of the Fourth Hokage.

During the previous Ninja World War, White Fang's personal strength was outstanding, and he had the potential to become the Fourth Hokage. And although Nawaki was still a child, he was Orochimaru's disciple and Tsunade's younger brother, and he had the entire Senju clan supporting him. He was also striving to become a Hokage.

Regardless of who becomes the Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't control them.

As a result of some political scheming, both of them died under mysterious circumstances. Alongside them, the entire Senju clan vanished during the war, as if they were wiped out.

Furthermore, there's the issue of the Uzumaki Clan's destruction...

It can be said that before his death, Danzo did one good thing – he managed to help Hiruzen offend and alienate everyone in Konoha.

The Uchiha clan had long held grudges against the higher-ups in Konoha. Minato's wife was a survivor of the Uzumaki clan, Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and even the Hyuga clan were aware of the dirty dealings involving Hiruzen Sarutobi. Currently, it felt like everyone had been betrayed by Hiruzen.

When Fang Mo returned to the Hokage's office again.

The once powerful figure of the Hokage seemed to have aged over ten years in an instant. His straight back now bent, and his face filled with bitterness and self-blame.

"Prepare some paper and a pen."

Without saying much, Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a long sigh and sat back on his chair, feeling defeated. "I will immediately resign and no longer interfere with the position of the Fourth Hokage. You can choose among yourselves..."

"Just resign? Is that all you're doing?"

Fang Mo smiled, and he didn't have much fondness for this influential figure of the Ninja World. "You've been benefiting the Sarutobi clan all these years, haven't you?"

"Madara-sama?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Fang Mo, speaking as if addressing him but also the others present: "What do you want to do with me? If killing me can let you vent your anger and forgive Konoha, you can take my life..."

"I despise politicians like you, who are dirty but pretend to be righteous."

Fang Mo furrowed his brows, not expecting that even at the brink of death, Hiruzen Sarutobi would still try to whitewash himself. Fang Mo was just getting started with his plan, and destroying Konoha was not a part of it, and now he was being falsely accused. It seemed that this guy had done such things before.

"Don't worry, I won't kill you."

Fang Mo looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and said with a smile, "I won't let anyone harm you either, but I will expose all the things you and Danzo have done over the years to everyone in the village. Every ninja and civilian will know about your 'great achievements'."

"You..."

Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression finally changed.

"Public opinion is a weapon that kills without drawing blood. As the Hokage, you should know this, right?" Fang Mo smiled and looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Back then, didn't you stab White Fang to death like this? Now it's your turn, young Sarutobi…"

"Those were all orchestrated by Danzo! I had no idea!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen anxiously tried to shift blame: "Uchiha Madara... How long has it been since you stayed in Konoha? Don't falsely accuse others!"

"Accuse? What accusations?"

Fang Mo chuckled and spread his hands: "We were just outside the door when we overheard Danzo saying that you were involved in those shady activities."

Hiruzen's face turned red, and veins popped on his forehead.

But just as he was about to defend himself, 'Uchiha Madara' suddenly burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, getting desperate, huh?"

While laughing, Fang Mo pointed at Hiruzen nearby, intentionally saying to others, "Looks like something hit his nerve. He's unraveling."

"Uchiha Madara!"

Hiruzen trembled uncontrollably.

"Look at him, so impatient, like a tantrum-prone child." Fang Mo sneered at him and added, "Amusing."

"Ah!!!"

Hiruzen couldn't hold back any longer and rushed toward Fang Mo.

Yet, Hiruzen didn't even touch Fang Mo's clothes. A powerful force pressed him to the ground, and before he could react, countless vines wrapped around his body. At the same time, Hyuga Hiashi charged in and used gentle fist to seal his chakra points.

At this point, Hiruzen had completely lost his ability to resist.

The farce caused by Danzo had finally come to an end in this manner.

Perhaps due to witnessing Danzo's gruesome death or understanding that Hiruzen's influence had waned, Hokage Advisors decided not to intervene. They simply submitted their resignations to Orochimaru the next day, citing their old age and a desire to step back from village affairs.

After witnessing Uchiha Madara easily dispatching Danzo, the transfer of power within Konoha unexpectedly went smoothly.

The different clans swiftly aligned, with many ninja supporting Orochimaru, while the Inuzuka, Aburame, and Yamanaka clans, along with civilian ninja, leaned more towards Minato.

However, at the last moment, Orochimaru chose to withdraw, surprising everyone.

Thus, Minato smoothly assumed the position of the Fourth Hokage.

His first act in office was to announce numerous new policies. Additionally, according to Fang Mo's wishes, he exposed Hiruzen's crimes and presented ample evidence.

The entire Konoha seemed ready to explode in an instant.

After all, at times, commoners were easy to deceive. Previously, White Fang had been driven to death by rumors and gossip, but now, in an instant, he had been vindicated. The Hatake clan's glory was restored.

However, after realizing they had been deceived, the anger of the commoners shifted toward the Sarutobi clan.

Normally, the Konoha security force would have suppressed their actions, but the new policies included dissolving the Uchiha clan's role in the Konoha security force. This was unexpected, and the Uchiha were currently quarreling with each other at the moment, leaving no time to deal with the civilians.

Soon, the Sarutobi clan was subjected to widespread condemnation, even prompting some members of the other clans to express their anger.

Unfortunately, Tsunade had already left the village.

If the princess of the Senju clan were to learn of this news, who knows what trouble she might cause.

Despite the commoners' curses, they couldn't stir up any practical turmoil. With Minato's new policies, the various ninja clans were cooperating fully, keeping everyone busy.

It felt as though the entire village had come to life.

Minato personally granted Orochimaru an experimental facility and abundant resources. Orochimaru was now the village's chief scientist and also served as the assistant to the Hokage. He had multiple shadow clones running around, managing tasks. Additionally, he inherited all of Root's assets.

Jiraiya established a new security force, currently developing a recruitment plan that allowed both civilians and ninja to join, subject to rigorous assessments.

Jiraiya hadn't initially wanted to deal with such matters, but Minato personally requested his assistance. Being good-hearted and powerful, Jiraiya's position garnered no objections. Thus, he reluctantly agreed.

As for Tsunade... even though she was away, Minato had already approved a medical research institution in her name. It was waiting for her return and activation.

And Fang Mo...

He certainly wasn't idle either.

The Uchiha clan's disturbance was significant, so he appeared at their compound himself, intending to suppress these crazed individuals.

"Lord Madara!"

As Fang Mo emerged, the clan members immediately cheered, "Madara-sama is here! He will bring us justice!"

"Have the Fourth Hokage return our security force!"

"Yes! That's right!"

"We shed blood and sweat for Konoha. Why are they treating us like this?"

"Madara-sama... What if we rebel!"

In the Uchiha compound's square, thousands of crimson eyes stared intently at Fang Mo. Even though Fang Mo's perception was somewhat slow, he could vaguely sense a feeling of "madness."

Clearly, the Uchiha clan members were all rather unhinged.

However, Fang Mo had already figured out how to deal with these crazed individuals.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have a plan."

Fang Mo looked down at the Uchiha members, his expression turning 'Uchiha-like': "Konoha is too small for us... I intend to destroy the Five Great Nations and establish a new world! I will select suitable individuals to join my team and execute the 'Five Great Nation Leaders Assassination Plan.' I hope you all will enthusiastically volunteer!"

In an instant, silence fell over the scene.

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