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Chapter 635: The Revelation!
Chapter 635: The Revelation!
"You few, who were supposed to protect the Second Hokage, ended up with the Second Hokage sacrificing himself while you all managed to escape and become the Hokage and elders. If you had failed in your mission, you should have followed in the footsteps of White Fang and died. What right do you have to live?"
With just a few words, Tang Ping turned the once-tense atmosphere into an icy cold one.
This matter was definitely the last thing the F4 wanted to be brought up.
But not only did Tang Ping mention it, he did so in front of so many people.
It was like a public slap in the face! And with the example of White Fang, their shamelessness was even more apparent.
"Shut up!"
"We did this for Konoha!"
"If we hadn't stabilized the village, we might have lost the Second Shinobi World War!"
...
Danzou angrily refuted.
Indeed, this matter should not be dwelled upon.
White Fang merely committed suicide to atone for his failed mission.
But they, who failed to protect the Hokage, leading to the latter's sacrificial death, faced no punishment and even became the Hokage and elders. The contrast couldn't be more evident.
"Is that so?"
"Then you must have suffered greatly. One became the Hokage, and three became advisor elders. After all these years of 'sinning,' you also conveniently made Senju Ichizoku 'disappear' and allowed your clans to expand tenfold. I'd love to take on such sins too!"
Tang Ping continued with his peculiar tone.
He came today with the intent to humiliate, and he was going all out.
If the other party wanted to turn hostile, it would be exactly what he desired.
Once they turn hostile, even if the Celestial Tower does nothing, the other party must allocate a significant force to defend this side.
With already limited forces, if another division is deployed, it would be impossible to hold off the Iwa and Kumo shinobi. The village might fall at that time.
That would be the scene Tang Ping most wanted to see.
Restrained by the Six Paths, he dared not directly 'carry rice' in Konoha, but that didn't mean he didn't want to see others do it.
Anyway, he wished for Konoha's downfall!
In the hall, everyone's gaze turned peculiar.
Tang Ping's words were reasonable and backed by evidence, and it was something they all knew.
As Jonin, they were well aware of the expansion of the clans behind the F4.
Speaking of which, the fall of the Second Hokage was indeed questionable.
After all, only they knew the truth of the incident. If there was indeed a problem, it would be terrifying to think about.
Hence, Tang Ping seized this opportunity to expose the issue.
If this matter spreads, everyone will suspect if they had intentionally abandoned the Second Hokage.
After all, whoever benefits is the most suspicious.
"Enough!"
Enma Hayate's stern voice instantly silenced the hall.
"I admit that I made some mistakes in my position as the Hokage, but everything I did was for the village, without a shred of personal interest!"
He directly expressed his stance.
That is to admit mistakes but never for personal gain.
"You may not have personal interests, but the number of ninjas in your Enma clan has grown from less than a hundred to several thousand. Can you claim that this isn't because of your Hokage position?"
Tang Ping's words left the other party silent.
Even if Enma Hayate didn't order special treatment for his clan, he wouldn't interfere as they acted under his banner.
Ninjas are gold-devouring beasts. Several thousand ninjas represent the consumption of the village's vast resources.
It couldn't be that these ninjas grew up without the village's resources, could it?
"..."
Enma Hayate was speechless because it was an ironclad fact.
Seeing the other party like this, Tang Ping continued:
"You were incompetent as the Hokage, even more so as the acting Hokage, and you were both foolish and evil. I say you're an eyesore. What's the problem?"
Indeed, this was the characterization of the F4.
Foolish and evil.
Foolish refers to the mess they created, and evil refers to how they benefited their clans excessively, making their actions appear greedy.
"Hmph, these are minor matters. If not for us, Konoha would have been destroyed by other ninja villages long ago!"
Danzou still wanted to struggle.
Anyway, he was like a stubborn duck, unwilling to admit even with the facts laid out.
"So, your so-called effort to maintain peace involves eliminating the last descendant of the Senju clan, Hashirama Senju, and dividing his legacy, even going as far as to experiment on the First Hokage's corpse?"
Touhei directly revealed the truth.
He was here to stir up trouble and confront them, and he was determined to use all his might to do so, unafraid of any backlash.
If he were to truly turn against them, he would instantly show them the might of the Heavenly Palm, making it clear who the real authority was.
With the current strength of the Tenshou Tower, they could indeed make Konoha beg for mercy.
"What?!"
"Impossible!"
"How dare you slander the Hokage!"
...
Upon hearing this news, the crowd, who had managed to remain calm until now, erupted in anger.
The First Hokage!
This name held an incredibly important position in the hearts of the Konoha shinobi, akin to the reverence for a divine spirit.
Now, upon learning that the First Hokage's remains had been used for experiments, their fury intensified.
Huh? Why is there a 'again' in there?
Of course, this was because Konoha itself had once conducted experiments with Hashirama's cells.
Kanzan!
He was the product of those experiments, and Touhei deliberately exposed this to prevent Danzou's Root Division from hounding him like mad dogs.
At that time, quite a few clan leaders were aware of this.
However, the news had been suppressed, and only the higher-ups and clan leaders knew about it; ordinary Jonin were kept in the dark.
Now that Touhei had exposed the truth, it naturally incited widespread anger.
Some things are non-negotiable.
Given the reputation of Hashirama Senju in Konoha, his remains should never have been desecrated.
And not just once!
Hence, the anger directly led to an explosion.
Boom!
A loud sound echoed from a corner.
Ganshou's feet created a massive pit in the ground.
She hadn't known about the Hashirama cells incident, so upon hearing Touhei's words, it was impossible for her not to be enraged.
"Ganshou, calm down. This might be their slander!"
Jiraiya hurriedly tried to console her; otherwise, she might very well tear down the Hokage Tower.
"Get lost!"
Ganshou wasn't in the mood to listen. If it were an ordinary matter, she might have let it go.
After all, she had lost her lover, her clan, and her family. She could only numb herself through gambling. But when it came to experimenting on her great-grandfather's corpse, there was no way she could tolerate it.
"Slander?" Jiraiya's words of comfort reached Touhei, who directly interjected, "The Root's Kanzan is the best evidence!"
He also pointed out the witness.
Mokuton!
The other party was right there, so Touhei directly pointed towards them.
The aura of Mokuton was too distinct, and Karin easily located and informed Touhei.
"Tenten's Kick!"
Ganshou directly stomped her foot.
Boom!
The sturdy ground cracked, and the figure Touhei pointed at began to crumble.
"Mokuton: Wooden Mallet!"
Kanzan instinctively formed hand seals for defense.
As he formed the seals, thick wooden logs emerged from the ground, connecting to form a semi-circular wooden wall, successfully blocking the aftermath of Tenten's Kick.
However, this also allowed everyone to witness something.
Mokuton!
Although Kanzan had been in the Root Division for quite some time, the occasions he employed Mokuton were still rare, and the shinobi's secrecy meant the news hadn't spread.
But this time, so many people witnessed it firsthand, and the impact was significant.
"Ganshou!"
En Hayate's low growl interrupted Ganshou's further probing.
Indeed, he understood that if he let his disciples continue this commotion, only the Hokage clan would lose face.
Even now, they had already lost enough face, but he wanted to salvage some dignity.
"This was Danzou's doing. I've stopped all his experiments and even punished him, so this matter ends here!"
His voice, heavy with authority, made it clear he was speaking as the Hokage to Ganshou, not as her teacher.
"Tsk, tsk, you've shifted the blame so cleanly. The punishment was merely confining him in the Root Division for a while, it's like letting him off with a fart. And due to your indulgence, our Danzou has done even more 'surprising' things!"
Touhei's face carried a mischievous expression, relishing the spectacle without concern for the consequences.
He held plenty of information, and if he didn't strike down the F4 today, he wouldn't need to bother anymore.
(End of Chapter)
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