Chapter 48 Ninja Clan Standing Team (Ch 48)

The atmosphere on the streets of Konoha Village was so tense that it seemed to ignite the air.

Yuan Fei Hiruzen led the guard team and moved forward steadily, while the Uchiha clan’s team came towards them. The two sides gradually approached each other and finally converged on the wide street.

Yuan Fei Hiruzen stared at Uchiha Fugaku, the patriarch of the Uchiha clan, with sharp eyes, and spoke first.

Although he had already guessed the purpose of Uchiha’s action, he still asked grimly:

“Fugaku, what do you Uchiha want to do?”

His words carried the authority of a superior, trying to take the initiative and suppress the Uchiha clan’s aggressive momentum.

Uchiha Fugaku stood tall, looking directly into Yuan Fei Hiruzen’s eyes without fear, his voice loud and firm:

“Sandaime, hand over Danzo! Danzo secretly transplanted the Sharingan into our Uchiha, and we need an explanation!”

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar all around. The villagers hid behind closed doors and windows, quietly discussing this shocking accusation, their eyes full of fear and curiosity.

Yuan Fei Ri Zhan was silent for a moment.

“Fugaku, there is no source for this information, how can we take it seriously?”

Yuan Fei Ri Zhan spoke in a calm tone, trying to downplay the matter from the perspective of evidence.

However, Fugaku did not intend to give up. It had come to this point and there was no way he could retreat.

He took a step forward, and the Uchiha ninjas behind him also moved slightly, and an invisible pressure came over him.

“Whether it’s true or not, we’ll know once Danzo comes out to prove it!”

At this time, on the rooftops on both sides of the street, Anbu ninjas were hiding in the shadows, their eyes scanning back and forth between the two sides, with weapons in their hands ready to be unsheathed at any time. As long as the situation got out of control, they would take action immediately.

The Hokage guards protected Yuan Fei and Hiruzen tightly in the middle, staring at the Uchiha clan vigilantly, and the atmosphere was explosive.

Danzo is an important figure in Konoha Village and his companion for many years, so he can’t just hand him over. “Fugaku, this matter is of great importance. We can’t jump to conclusions based on rumors alone.”

Yuan Fei Ri Zhan said slowly, “We can sit down and discuss it carefully to find a solution to the problem.”

Fugaku sneered, “Discuss? Danzo secretly obtained our Sharingan. This behavior will never be tolerated!”

He was a little agitated, and the Uchiha ninjas behind him also showed angry expressions, with their Sharingans flashing red and looking like they would explode at any time.

Yuan Fei Hiruzen sighed inwardly, he knew that the Uchiha clan had been harboring grievances for a long time, and today’s incident might not be easily resolved.

“Fugaku, I promise you that I will investigate this matter thoroughly. But before that, I hope you will not be impulsive and will not further intensify the conflict.”

“Hand over Danzo!

We don’t want to go to war with Konoha!

But the bottom line of Uchiha cannot be touched!”

At this moment, his posture was like a towering mountain, firm and resolute, and every word was filled with the anger and unwillingness of the Uchiha clan.

Things have come to this point, and Fugaku is now pushed to the edge of the cliff.

There is no way out for Uchiha!

Ling Yue is right. Today, the Uchiha clan demonstrated their powerful ninja strength. If they retreat, Konoha will definitely find ways to target the Uchiha clan’s development in the future!

Fugaku’s eyes were fixed on Yuan Fei Hiruzen, full of scrutiny and expectation. He knew that the direction of this confrontation depended entirely on the decision of the Hokage in front of him.

Whether they can fight or not depends on whether Yuan Fei and Hiruzen love Konoha more or Danzo more!

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On the street, the two sides were in a stalemate.

Yuan Fei Hiruzen and Fugaku stared at each other.

The air around seemed to freeze, and everyone was waiting for the next development of the situation!

In a restaurant not far away, the patriarchs of the Pig, Deer and Butterfly tribes were standing by the window, overlooking the tense situation on the street with serious expressions.

Beside them, the Hyuga clan’s chief, Hyuga Hiashi, and the chiefs of the Inuzuka and Aburame clans also stood side by side.

All the major ninja clans have arrived, and there are other smaller ninja clans who are watching the development of the situation in other places.

The chief of the Aburame clan, covered in a black hood, revealing only a pair of deep eyes.

He tilted his head slightly, looked at Hyuga Hiashi, and asked softly:

“Hyuga clan leader, which side should we stand on?”

The voice was low and somewhat tentative.

When Hinata Hiashi heard this, his eyes turned cold instantly, and the face of his younger brother Hizashi involuntarily appeared in his mind.

The scene when Hirasashi died that day was like an unhealable wound that was torn open again.

“I stand for Uchiha! The bloodline of the ninja clan must never be touched!” Hinata Hiashi replied.

He knew very well that if the Hokage chose to protect Danzo this time, it would be an indulgence of such evil behavior as coveting the bloodline limit.

Once this dangerous precedent is set, Danzo’s evil hands will most likely reach out to the Hyuga clan’s Byakugan next time.

As the two major eye-jutsu ninja clans in Konoha, the Uchiha and the Hyuga are natural allies in this matter!

“Shikaku, which side should we stand on?” asked Yamanaka Inoichi

“We are the Hokage faction, so we stand in the middle!” Shikaku answered simply.

On the street, Yuan Fei Hiruzen frowned, and the wrinkles on his forehead seemed to engrave the vicissitudes of life and the worries at the moment. He knew that Fugaku’s anger was not groundless, and Danzo’s behavior this time really touched the bottom line of the ninja clan.

But he also has his own difficulties. Danzo has done many shady things in secret for Konoha Village over the years, and he has an important position in the village’s intelligence and defense system.

In other corners of the street, major ninja clans and many minor ninja clans were closely watching the development of the situation.

These ninjas all understood that the direction of today’s incident would have a profound impact on the future of the entire Konoha Village. They were all weighing the pros and cons in their minds, thinking about what choice their families should make.

“Hyuga clan leader, your Hyuga clan is the strongest here now. What should we do next?”

“What should I do? How would I know what to do? I don’t even know if we’ll end up fighting or not?” Hinata Hiashi cursed inwardly.

He knew that the Hyuuga had to support the Uchiha, but he didn’t want to go against Konoha!

Looking at the stalemate between the two sides, Hyuga Hiashi sighed. He turned to look at the Aburame clan leader beside him and whispered:

“Let’s go. The sooner we stand up to support the Uchiha, the easier it will be for the Sandaime to give in! But I’m afraid this will be recorded in the Sandaime’s little notebook.”

There was helplessness in his words, yet there was also an unshakable firmness.

After saying that, Hyuga Hiashi took a deep breath, took the lead and walked towards the center of the field. He stood tall and straight, and each step was steady and powerful, carrying the majesty of the Hyuga clan.

Walking behind Uchiha Fugaku, he stopped and folded his arms, making his position clear with practical actions.

When the other ninja clan leaders saw Hyuga Hiashi’s actions, there was a brief commotion.

They looked at each other, their eyes flashing with hesitation and thought, and began to communicate in a low voice. After weighing the pros and cons, the Inuzuka clan leader took the lead, and the clan members behind him followed one after another.

When the other ninja clan leaders saw Hyuga Hizashi’s actions, they also began to move towards the Uchiha direction.