In the forest outside the Hyuga clan compound, Hyuga Kaze pressed closer, demanding that the Hokage investigate and handle the attack on his behalf. His words were both reasonable and persuasive, leaving Hiruzen Sarutobi momentarily flustered and unsure of how to resolve the situation.

At this moment, the patriarchs and high-ranking members of the various families present watched with cold eyes how Hiruzen Sarutobi would respond. They even exchanged meaningful glances with each other from time to time, exchanging secret information.

In reality, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo knew perfectly well what roles they had played in tonight's events. They were all seasoned veterans, having seen it all; did they really think Danzo and his group's methods were so secretive?

However, the target before was the Uchiha clan, which was too arrogant and extreme, and had little communication with other clans.

Moreover, the Uchiha clan was indeed highly suspected of involvement in the Nine-Tails Night, and coupled with the Hokage and his advisors' positions, all the major clans of Konoha were blinded and pretended not to see it.

However, they had only thought that the village would suppress them more severely, and they never imagined that Hiruzen Sarutobi and his group would be so ruthless. The Uchiha clan's eventual extermination also shocked these clans.

After all, for these bloodline families and secret technique families, the continuation of the family is the top priority, while the village, glory, and bonds are secondary.

Just as the Uchiha clan's territory was almost completely demolished, the Konoha leadership began targeting the Hyuga clan.

This inevitably led various clans to speculate: after the Uchiha, there was the Hyuga, but after the Hyuga, who would come next?

Thinking of this, these families couldn't help but feel a sense of shared sorrow, like the fox mourning the death of its kin.

The air in the forest seemed to freeze into ice. Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned as Hyuga Kaze pressed him with sharp, sword-like questions, and Danzo immediately stepped in to fill the gap.

"How dare you be so rude as to demand on-site verification! Do you even know the procedures of the Dark Division?"

Why are you in such a hurry? Could it be that you've forged something?

What are you implying or who you are alluding to in your words?

Or do you intend to shake the foundations of Konoha and overthrow its order?

Danzo Shimura's face was full of malice, and he spat out a long string of questions like a venomous snake.

Hyuga Kaze was not intimidated by Danzo's overwhelming offensive. Instead, he refuted Danzo's attacks one by one with sharp words, each sentence precisely targeting Danzo's weaknesses and enraging him.

On the side, Hiruzen Sarutobi silently smoked his pipe, watching Danzo and Hyuga Kaze fight. He would occasionally cast meaningful glances at the ANBU members in the corner, as if conveying some kind of order.

Not long after, an ANBU member ran over and interrupted Hyuga Kaze and Danzo's heated argument.

"Lord Hokage, upon re-examination, we found a member of Konoha among those assassins!"

"What?! Someone from Konoha actually assassinated a comrade in the village? Who did such a thing? Unforgivable!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked shocked and furious, as if he had just discovered that his ancestral graves had been desecrated.

"It's Ryoma Aburame, a member of Root. There are a few other people who are also suspected to be members of Root."

Logically speaking, this should have been the perfect time for Hyuga Kaze to press forward, but he suddenly froze. Shimura Danzo, of course, would not let such an opportunity pass, and immediately joined forces with the Anbu and Sarutobi Hiruzen to make the act a reality.

Danzo's expression changed drastically upon hearing this, and a cold smile appeared on his lips. "It was actually this bastard. I always thought there was something wrong with his Will of Fire. Some time ago, he was punished by me and put in solitary confinement for his poor performance."

He and his team haven't shown up for a while; I never expected him to do something like this.

Along with the assassins from the Cloud Ninja, Ryoma Aburame was definitely a spy who plotted to assassinate the Hyuga clan within the village; he betrayed the village's trust!

Danzo spoke with a fierce tone, as if he were about to unleash all the anger and resentment he felt at being betrayed.

The members of the various families around them were suddenly jolted, and then looked at Aburame Shiki with different expressions.

This elite member of the Aburame clan, known for his composure, wore sunglasses even in the dark, but at this moment he seemed unable to completely conceal the turmoil within him, and something seemed slightly off.

Hehehe

Hinata Kaze seemed to have come to his senses, but he did not continue the pursuit. Instead, he expressed his emotions with a disdainful sneer and expression.

Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed deaf and blind to the reactions of his family members and Hyuga Kaze.

But when faced with the outrageous actions of the Konoha traitors, he transformed into a ruthless judge, his eyes revealing an unquestionable firmness and majesty, every word as resolute as a mountain.

"Since this matter involves spies and traitors, it must be handled entirely by the Anbu. Konoha will not let a single traitor go unpunished, nor will it wrong any comrade."

As for Danzo, since there are Root members among the attackers, you should temporarily isolate yourself and await the results of the Anbu's investigation.

Chief Feng, please hand the camera over to the Dark Division. Once their investigation is complete, I will give you a satisfactory explanation!

When Hiruzen Sarutobi addressed Hyuga Kaze as clan leader for the first time, it was a concession on his part.

His voice and expression were extremely serious, carrying an undeniable power, and that aura kept conveying a message.

Hand over the camera, and we'll acknowledge your position as clan leader. This matter ends here. If you insist on not handing it over and insist on playing it live, then prepare for a fight to the death!

Hiruzen Sarutobi, having served as Hokage for decades, still displayed considerable spirit when he went all out.

As for Hyuga Kaze, his true form had already returned home and was reflecting on his actions that night, not wanting to get entangled any further. In any case, no matter how much evidence he produced, it would ultimately be dismissed as fabrication and slander by Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo.

So he just laughed it off, saying he hoped the Anbu would investigate quickly and give the Hyuga clan a fair hearing, and handed the camera to the Anbu.

Anyway, he had already shattered the camera's internal structure with his Bagua Palm technique. The one he was actually using to record was that high-tech camera. It would be ridiculous if the blank one was handed over to the dark team and they found out there was nothing inside.

"Gentlemen, the situation tonight is complicated. I hope you will not spread it to others. The Dark Division will investigate it thoroughly."

It's getting late, let's go back and rest. We can leave the investigation to the experts in the Dark Division.

With the matter resolved, Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief, and a kind and gentle smile returned to his face as he invited everyone in the arena to go home and rest.

Hyuga Kaze looked at Hiruzen, who had a big smile on his face.

I couldn't help but complain in my heart, "You've turned this into a pile of mud! You're really doing the work of a blender all by yourself."

Too lazy to greet them any further, Hinata Kaze led his clansmen toward the clan's territory. As they passed a series of crooked trees, he remarked meaningfully, "You know, how come you're getting more and more twisted as you grow up!"

These words left the departing people with puzzled expressions, while Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo's lips twitched.