108: Kumogakure's Action, the Necklace Gifted by Tsunade

The ninjas of the Sarutobi clan never expected that Uchiha Setsuna would dare to kill their clansmen in broad daylight, under the watchful eyes of everyone!

This level of audacity is simply too much!

Is he not afraid that the Third Hokage will hold the Uchiha clan accountable once he learns of this!?

Among the Sarutobi clan, there were a few clever individuals who, upon thinking this, suddenly seemed to realize something, their expressions changing as they spoke.

"Where is the Hokage?"

Uchiha Setsuna pulled out a handkerchief from his pocket, wiping the blood off his blade, and replied unhurriedly.

"It has nothing to do with you. All you need to know is that anyone who dares to try to leave here today will die."

"You...!"

A seemingly seasoned Sarutobi ninja stopped his companion from speaking further and led the others back into their clan's territory in silence.

Only after returning did he speak in a deep voice.

"Gather all the clan's forces and prepare for a forced breakthrough. The Hokage must be in trouble."

"Understood."

Half an hour later.

"Thud."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's cold corpse lay on the ground. Though there were no visible injuries, he had already lost his life force.

Night Star glanced at the corpse, his eyes devoid of any pity.

Compared to the crimes Sarutobi Hiruzen had committed over the years, the torment he endured before death was far from enough.

Night Star recorded everything he had done in the Tsukuyomi world into his diary.

[Ding! Mission completed.]

[Reward: Significant improvement in Five Elemental Affinities!]

Meanwhile, Kurenai and Yugao, sensing the unusual atmosphere in the village, stayed in their respective homes, keeping an eye on the updates in the diary.

When they saw the lengthy entry, they both focused intently on reading it.

But after just a few sentences, their expressions changed, and they quickly closed the diary, not daring to read further.

Kurenai and Yugao were seasoned ninjas who had experienced life and death on the battlefield.

But the contents of the diary were beyond their limits of endurance.

Could such a cruel ninjutsu really exist in this world?

Dying once wasn't enough having to be stabbed to death hundreds of times, experiencing the pain of death over and over, until the mind completely broke.

Just thinking about it sent shivers down their spines.

The next second, Kurenai and Yugao suddenly realized a shocking truth.

"The Third Hokage... was killed by Night Star?"

Only then did they understand why the atmosphere in the village was so eerie today, and why the area near the Hokage Building had been cordoned off by the police force.

The day of conflict had finally arrived.

Meanwhile, Yugito and Mabui from Kumogakure, reading the same content, felt an unprecedented excitement, unlike Kurenai and Yugao's anxiety.

On one hand, this proved that Uchiha Night Star had not gone to the front lines of the war with Kumogakure.

Not having to face such a monstrously powerful enemy was undoubtedly the best outcome.

On the other hand, with the death of the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, known as the "Professor," the internal situation of Konoha was bound to become unstable.

This was the perfect opportunity for Kumogakure to expand their gains!

Yugito closed the diary, glanced at the squad of Kumo ninjas behind her, and the seemingly carefree man with sunglasses standing beside her, speaking in a cool voice.

"Bee, pick up the pace."

Killer Bee shrugged, speaking in his usual tone.

"Yo, no need to rush. As the perfect Jinchūriki of the Eight-Tails, I'm invincible as long as I don't run into my bro."

In the past, Yugito would have agreed with Killer Bee.

The perfect Jinchūriki of the Eight-Tails was indeed a powerhouse capable of crushing anything.

But now, she wasn't so sure. If Killer Bee were to face Uchiha Night Star of Konoha, who would come out on top?

"Enough talk, let's move."

Seeing Yugito's cold expression, Killer Bee awkwardly scratched his head and obediently shut up.

In terms of strength, he was Kumo's ace, far stronger than her.

But the position of commander for this unit had been given to Yugito, who, though young, was mature, steady, and had a clearer mind, by the Fourth Raikage, his older brother.

After dispersing the civilians near the Hokage Building, Tsunade arrived at the scene.

When she saw Sarutobi Hiruzen's lifeless body on the ground, a complex look flashed in her eyes.

After all, he had been her teacher.

The bond between teacher and student was one of the most important in the ninja world.

Though Tsunade hadn't killed Sarutobi Hiruzen herself, she couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.

She walked up to Night Star and asked softly,

"If you planned to kill him here all along, why did you have us clear the area around the Hokage Building?"

"That wasn't for Sarutobi Hiruzen."

Night Star replied indifferently.

"It was for the hardliners of the Sarutobi clan a burial ground prepared for them."

"This..."

Tsunade, being inherently kind-hearted, hesitated upon hearing this, her face showing uncertainty.

"Do the crimes of Sarutobi Hiruzen alone have to implicate the rest of the Sarutobi clan?"

"You're too naive."

Night Star glanced at Tsunade and spoke slowly.

"If they enjoyed the privileges and benefits that came with Sarutobi Hiruzen being Hokage, how can they expect to remain untouched on the day of his reckoning?"

Before Tsunade could respond, Night Star continued.

"Besides, to protect the privileges they enjoyed, they wouldn't just stand by and watch Sarutobi Hiruzen die. Even if he's dead now, can you guarantee that these people won't become destabilizing factors in the village, scheming behind the scenes?"

Hearing this, Tsunade fell silent, unsure how to respond.

Deep down, she knew Night Star was right.

But her nature as a medical ninja made her reluctant to see so much death.

After a long silence, Tsunade finally spoke softly.

"What happens next? Will you become the Fifth Hokage?"

"No."

Night Star shook his head, looking at Tsunade's beautiful profile with a light smile.

"You will become the Fifth Hokage."

"Me?"

Tsunade was stunned, waving her hands in refusal.

"I... I can't. Whether it's strength or intellect, you're more suited for it. Besides..."

She paused, then added softly,

"Didn't you do all this so that the Uchiha clan could have a Hokage?"

"Who told you that?"

Night Star chuckled, shaking his head.

"From the beginning, I've only had one goal."

"What goal?"

"To ensure the Uchiha clan receives fair treatment, nothing more."

Then, Night Star added calmly,

"As Hokage, you'd have to handle all sorts of village affairs and couldn't leave the village freely. I have no interest in such constraints."

"Moreover, if I, as an Uchiha, became Hokage, what would Nara, Yamanaka, and Akimichi think? Would they fear I'd use the Hokage's power to benefit my own clan, just like Sarutobi Hiruzen?"

"From every angle, you're the most suitable candidate."

As Night Star spoke, Tsunade's eyes gradually filled with determination.

Becoming Hokage...

Maybe it wasn't such an unacceptable idea after all.

Once Tsunade made up her mind, she took off the necklace around her neck and, with her delicate hands, placed it around Night Star is neck, saying softly,

"This is a necklace left by my grandfather. Inside..."

Just as she was about to finish, the crystal on the necklace emitted a faint glow upon touching Night Star is skin.

"This is..."

Tsunade looked at the scene in disbelief, covering her mouth with her hand.

This crystal was a relic of the First Hokage.

In theory, it should only react to the First Hokage's chakra.

Yet Night Star, an Uchiha, had gained the necklace's approval?

Tsunade's eyes sparkled as she wondered if this was a message from her grandfather beyond the grave.

Was Uchiha Night Star not just the savior of the Uchiha clan, but also the one destined to protect the village?

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