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Capítulo 76: Chapter 74: Does Your Cow Smoke?

Chapter 74: Does Your Cow Smoke?

So many shinobi—are they all from Konoha?

Seeing thousands of shinobi standing behind Sarutobi Hiruzen, all of them at least Chūnin-level, both Konoha residents and spies from other villages were deeply shocked.

It wasn't about how powerful these shinobi were but about how suddenly they appeared and how many of them there were.

"Third Hokage, are these shinobi all from the Sarutobi Clan?"

"Neji" asked in mock astonishment, though internally, he remained calm.

With Black Zetsu's intelligence, he had long been aware of their existence. His plan was to force Hiruzen to reveal them. By applying pressure step by step, he had successfully drawn out Hiruzen's hidden forces.

Without this pressure, Hiruzen wouldn't risk showing these forces. After all, letting the Hyūga Clan leave Konoha without retaliation would expose him as an incompetent Hokage, powerless to stop a prominent clan's departure.

Hiruzen understood that Konoha's people, already shaken, needed reassurance to restore their faith in the village.

"Yes, they are mine!" Hiruzen admitted.

This revelation had the desired effect. The Konoha villagers who had been feeling uneasy finally began to relax.

Although Hiruzen's character had been tainted by recent events, Konoha was still their home. Abandoning it wasn't an easy decision for most of them.

Neji, however, wasn't bothered. Convincing the Hyūga Clan to leave Konoha was already a significant blow to the village. The minor players didn't concern him.

"You, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, what about you?"

"Will you leave with the Hyūga, or will you stay in Konoha?"

Neji's question was directed at the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

"..."

The question, though simple, left Nara Shikaku speechless.

He felt disappointed in Konoha but was also unsure about the future of the Hyūga aligning with Amegakure. After some contemplation, Shikaku decided to remain silent.

"What about you, Kakashi?"

"Want to come along?"

Neji turned to Kakashi, ignoring Shikaku's silence.

"Sigh…" Kakashi sighed deeply, reflecting on his past.

"My father, my sensei, Rin… They all gave their lives to protect this village," Kakashi murmured.

"Stop with the monologues!" Neji interrupted sharply. "Just give your answer already!"

Kakashi coughed awkwardly, slightly startled by Neji's bluntness. After a moment, he replied, "I'll go with you."

Turning to Might Guy, he said, "Guy, your path is different. Staying in Konoha is best for you."

"Oh, Kakashi, my dear friend!" Guy exclaimed, giving him a thumbs-up and flashing his trademark smile. "I believe in your decision! My youth will continue to burn brightly!"

---

"Alright," Neji announced, "everyone who wants to leave Konoha has made their decision."

Hiruzen's face darkened. "Then, as Hokage of Konoha, I hereby declare: the Hyūga Clan and Hatake Kakashi are traitors to the village! All Konoha shinobi are ordered to eliminate these traitors immediately!"

With the Hokage's decree, many Konoha shinobi reluctantly drew their weapons, ready to attack.

Meanwhile, spies from other villages retreated to watch from a safe distance, unwilling to get involved in Konoha's internal strife.

The tension in the air was palpable.

Hyūga Hiashi's face grew serious as he signaled for his clan to gather together, preparing for the inevitable battle. It was clear to him that, while Hiruzen's forces held the advantage, Neji's calm demeanor suggested he had a hidden card to play.

Hiashi couldn't help but wonder if Neji had secured Amegakure's support. If Hanzo the Salamander had joined forces with the Hyūga, their strength would be on par with Hiruzen's. In such a stalemate, would Hiruzen dare to attack?

Confidence surged within Hiashi at the thought.

---

Neji's voice rang out once more.

"Hahaha! I didn't expect the Sarutobi Clan to hide so many shinobi. This force must account for at least half of Konoha's current strength, right?"

"And training all these shinobi couldn't have been easy," he continued, feigning admiration. "I wonder, Hokage-sama, how did you manage it? Did you perhaps acquire the Six Paths Sage's Great Treasure to do so?"

Gasps rippled through the crowd.

"The Great Treasure of the Six Paths Sage exists?" someone murmured.

---

Hiruzen's heart sank. He hadn't expected Neji to bring up the treasure again, especially not in such a provocative way. If the crowd began associating his hidden forces with the mythical treasure, it would spell endless trouble for him and the Sarutobi Clan.

Realizing this, Hiruzen prepared to strike Neji down immediately.

---

"Wait!" Neji shouted. "I have one last question!"

"What is it?" Hiruzen growled, halting his attack.

Neji's tone turned serious. "Hokage-sama, does your cow smoke?"

"What?" Hiruzen blinked, completely thrown off by the bizarre question.

Neji elaborated, his voice calm and measured.

"I ask because I just saw smoke rising from the Sarutobi Clan compound. For a moment, I thought perhaps your cow was smoking and caused a fire."

The crowd fell silent, their confusion turning to shock as they realized what Neji was implying.

---


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Capítulo 77: Chapter 75: The Fifth Joker of Uchiha’s Wild Laughter Appears!

Chapter 75: The Fifth Joker of Uchiha's Wild Laughter Appears!

What seemed like a joke carried a deeper meaning.

After "Neji" revealed his implication, Sarutobi Hiruzen froze. A chill of fear surged through his heart.

All his plans for Konoha revolved around strengthening the Sarutobi Clan. If the clan was truly in danger, then what would all his efforts amount to?

"Go!"

"Return to the clan compound immediately!"

Hiruzen's face was anxious as he gave the order to the thousands of Sarutobi shinobi behind him.

He didn't believe "Neji" was merely bluffing. From the Six Paths Sage's so-called treasure to the series of events that followed, everything pointed to a deliberate plot targeting him and Konoha.

Though the mastermind's identity was unknown, Hiruzen couldn't dismiss the danger.

Initially, he wanted to capture the Hyūga Clan to investigate their potential ties to this enemy. After all, "Neji's" behavior was highly suspicious. He also intended to use this as an opportunity to reestablish his authority in Konoha.

But with the Sarutobi Clan at risk, he had no choice but to prioritize his family's safety. Resolving the Hyūga matter could wait.

"Hyūga Clan Head, we should leave as well!"

"You have ten minutes to leave Konoha!"

"Any delay, and I can't guarantee what might happen to your clan!"

As Hiruzen and his forces abandoned the confrontation to secure their clan, "Neji" turned to the Hyūga with a pointed warning.

"You're not Neji, are you?" Hyūga Hiashi's anger flared, feeling deeply betrayed.

"Clan Head, instead of wasting time being angry, you'd better leave quickly. Don't take my words lightly!"

With that, "Neji" said no more. The stage had already been set, and the Hyūga had no choice but to follow him.

"Fine!" Hiashi agreed, but his gaze hardened. "But I need an answer—who are you?"

"Uchiha."

The single word from "Neji" carried all the weight necessary.

"I see."

Hiashi and Kakashi exchanged glances, both recalling the mysterious Uchiha from months prior—the one who killed Konohamaru and declared vengeance on everyone involved in the Uchiha clan's demise.

At the time, they had dismissed his threats as the empty bravado of a lone Uchiha. After all, with the clan gone, what could one man possibly do against Konoha?

But now, it was clear how wrong they had been.

This same Uchiha had orchestrated chaos that almost fractured Konoha, forcing the Hyūga to defect and severely weakening the village.

Such feats were unimaginable. No one had ever brought Konoha to this state, not even during its toughest wars.

---

Meanwhile, Hiruzen and his forces rushed back to the Sarutobi compound. They found several small fires, which the clan members had already extinguished.

"What's the meaning of this? A distraction?" Hiruzen frowned. "There's no time for them to have done anything major..."

Seeing that the compound was intact, Hiruzen relaxed slightly. But something still felt wrong.

Unbeknownst to him, several white figures appeared around the compound's perimeter.

They moved swiftly, their hands weaving seals before slamming them to the ground.

A moment later, a massive purple, translucent rectangular barrier rose around the Sarutobi compound. Flames danced along the edges of the barrier, forming the Four Violet Flames Formation.

With the barrier complete, no one could enter or exit without being burned.

---

"Old man, it looks like your enemy isn't simple this time," Jiraiya remarked grimly, his gaze fixed on the sky. Above the Sarutobi compound hovered a figure suspended mid-air.

"That's…" Hiruzen's eyes narrowed. "It's the mysterious Uchiha who killed Konohamaru!"

As soon as he saw the figure's distinctive appearance, Hiruzen connected the dots. This was the mastermind behind everything!

"What's he planning now?" Jiraiya muttered, his brows furrowing.

---

"Yo!"

"Our esteemed Third Hokage has arrived!"

Floating in the air thanks to his powers, Uchiha Yi greeted Hiruzen with a mocking tone.

"So, you're the one behind all of this?" Hiruzen demanded, anger burning in his chest.

The deaths of his son and grandson were all tied to this Uchiha.

"I didn't wait for you just to catch up." Yi's tone turned icy. "Do you remember my words from a few months ago, Hiruzen?"

"During the Warring States era, the Uchiha and Senju fought for a thousand years, yet neither clan was destroyed. Now, thanks to your pathetic political games, the Uchiha are no more!"

"Tell me, how should I settle this debt?" Yi's eyes burned with fury, his right hand slowly rising.

---

"The Uchiha planned a coup! To prevent chaos in the village, I had no choice!" Hiruzen defended himself, his voice shaking.

"Itachi, though an Uchiha, had a kind heart. He didn't want to see things escalate to that point and chose an extreme path instead. I tried to find another solution—truly, I did!"

---

"Hahahahaha!" Yi burst into wild laughter, his voice echoing across Konoha.

"Spare me your excuses, Hiruzen!"

Turning to Jiraiya, he added with a sneer, "Why don't you share your thoughts, Jiraiya? You must have something to say about this!"

Without waiting for an answer, he raised his hand higher and unleashed his fury.

"Fire Release: Divine Blaze Retribution!"

---

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