Naruto: The Strongest Sage

The purge was a big deal.

Except for a few direct executors. Few people know that the liquidation is a real liquidation. But the focus is on the Sarutobi clan.

There is no way, even with Aoba's eyes, it can be seen that this ninja clan is too fat.

Sarutobi Hiruzen is a mortal after all, not a saint like the first generation. It is understandable to take care of his own people. But for other people in Konoha, this operation is really a bit too unfair.

The Sarutobi clan also noticed this purge.

Because of the strategy of the third generation, the entire Sarutobi clan has always believed in making a fortune in silence. Unless there is a direct order from the third generation, they will not interfere in Konoha's major events.

But this time is different. The third generation is gone, and they can no longer grasp the information of Konoha as before.

At this time, the Sarutobi clan has split into two factions. One faction believes that there is no need to pay attention to the outside world. Just keep everything unchanged. The fifth generation Hokage cannot attack the Sarutobi clan so quickly.

The other faction is aware of the crisis. Realizing that the Hokage is coming with a fierce force this time, I am afraid that he will not stop easily.

But there is no way. This part of the Sarutobi clan is a young lineage. Although the number is not small. Unfortunately, most of them have not yet taken power in the family. The weight of their words is really not enough.

According to the inference of the young faction. Tsunade is now integrating the resources of the village, taking advantage of this opportunity to rebuild Konoha to customize a new order.

Didn’t you see that the major ninja clans in Konoha have expressed their positions one after another. Even the Hyuga clan has publicly expressed its support for the work of the Hokage.

Now the only major clan in Konoha that has not expressed its position is the Sarutobi clan. Many smart people even guessed that this liquidation is essentially aimed at the Sarutobi clan.

It's just that Tsunade didn't do it directly for her own reputation. Instead, she took a roundabout way to make this liquidation. To avoid being labeled as ungrateful.

Even deeper, Sarutobi Hiruzen accepted Tsunade as his disciple, which was a long-term consideration. As long as the Hokage lineage inherits the position of Hokage, theoretically, the Sarutobi clan will definitely not have any problems. Because everyone is a family, they won't do it for his face.

But I didn't expect that Aoba, a troublemaker, would appear in the middle. This led to earth-shaking changes in the rules of Konoha.

Liquidation takes a considerable amount of time to carry out. In addition to the four major ninja clans that took the lead, many small and medium-sized ninja clans have begun to enjoy the coverage of liquidation.

The basis for liquidation is very simple. There are records of transactions in various stores and industries in Konoha over the years. Those without records are violations. Those who have not paid enough money are also violations. If both of the above are met, there is another ultimate basis. That is whether these transactions have been signed and approved by the parties involved.

In response, Tsunade said that when I was drunk, I should have signed a few. Uchiha Sasuke said, what are you signing?

Most of the ninja clans were very dissatisfied with this liquidation. But no one resisted, at least no one resisted openly.

You have to know that this is the ninja world, not the real world. In the real world, everyone is an ordinary person, and using your brain is a stumbling block or something. It can disgust people anyway.

But the ninja world is a world where power is respected. It is the result of a saint to have such a joke-like order now.

But Hashirama Senju is a saint, but Tsunade is not. What's more, she has the support of Kamikawa Aoba, the first master of Konoha. The four strongest ninja clans also clearly expressed their support.

Under such a situation, there is really no one who dares to openly resist this wave of liquidation.

Of course, the Sarutobi clan is an exception. They did not resist, but they did not cooperate. Although the Hokage Office has issued a formal document requiring the Sarutobi clan to send representatives to the Konoha Office to cooperate with the investigation.

But they did not move.

Little did they know that their operation perfectly met Aoba's expectations. Because in this way, they have a legitimate reason to target this family. And it is guaranteed that no one can say no.

You see, all the families in Konoha have been investigated. You are the only one who refuses to cooperate. What do you want to do?

The arrogant attitude of the Sarutobi clan made them lose the last bit of initiative.

But just when Aoba was about to take action, a special guest came to the house.

"Asuma? Please come in, you are a rare guest."

Asuma had a normal relationship with Sarutobi back then. As the eldest son of the Hokage, he naturally knew some of the things that Sarutobi Hiruzen did.

The young and energetic Asuma

He disagreed with some of his father's decisions. So, he left Konoha and became one of the Twelve Guardians.

Later, when he grew up, he returned to Konoha, but his relationship with Sarutobi Hiruzen was still average. He had little contact with the Sarutobi clan.

It was not until Sarutobi Hiruzen died that he began to try to return to the family. But at this time, there was no place for him in the Sarutobi family.

Asuma was in this awkward position before. He had less time to meet with colleagues like Aoba.

This time, his sudden arrival surprised Aoba. He originally thought that Asuma would not get involved in this matter.

"I didn't want to get involved in this matter. But someone came to me. The Sarutobi clan is currently divided into two factions. The younger faction came to me. They expressed their willingness to cooperate with the Hokage's investigation."

After Asuma finished speaking, he looked at Aoba with some expectation. But Aoba did not make any statement. Instead, he looked at Asuma quietly, as if he knew that he had not finished speaking.

As expected, Asuma soon felt uncomfortable under Aoba's gaze.

"Well, they or we also hope to get support from Konoha."

"What support do you want?" Aoba seemed to have guessed something. He poured a cup of tea for Asuma and pushed it in front of him.

Asuma drank the tea in one breath. Then he wiped his mouth and said.

"Support the Sarutobi clan."

Aoba also took a sip of the teacup in front of him.

"Like you said before. The Sarutobi clan is now divided into two factions. Which side do you want Konoha to support?"

Asuma hesitated and was silent for a while, then spoke with some difficulty.

"Konoha has only one Sarutobi clan."

"Very good, Asuma. You made a wise decision."

Asuma's surrender was not in Aoba's plan. But the result was good. It can only be said that there are still smart people among the young faction of the Sarutobi clan.

The stubbornness of the conservatives made them feel the coming of the crisis. In order to save themselves, they decisively chose to surrender to the village. By the way, they completely sold out the conservatives.

At the same time, they contacted Asuma to be their spokesperson, which was a stroke of genius. Because Asuma is currently the most famous Sarutobi clan in Konoha. He is also the son of the third generation Hokage.

And the elders of the conservative faction of the Sarutobi clan are too low-key. As a result, few people in Konoha know them.

In this way, the young faction not only saved themselves, but also cleaned up the conservatives, which is a win-win situation.