Chapter 130: I Am the True Konoha Clan Head!

Hiruzen Sarutobi's scarred skin twitched as he said, "Setting aside other matters for a moment, the New World is clearly a higher-tier map than the Novice Village. If we can gain a foothold in the New World, the Konoha Family will also see better development."

"Perhaps this is a good opportunity to catch up."

Stroking the Hokage Hat at his side,

just as the village of Konoha had stabilized, he had the best craftsmen in the Land of Hot Water forge a Hokage outfit identical to the original to demonstrate his unwavering conviction to revitalize Konoha.

He raised his eyelids, his gaze sweeping over the Hyuga Clan with disgust.

They hadn't contributed during the Konoha Collapse Plan, only rushing to save him once they saw Orochimaru intending to build a military empire and wipe out the ninja clans; they valued their family more than the village.

In the long run, just like the Uchiha Clan back in the day, they were a malignant tumor on Konoha's stability.

But for now, Konoha had not yet fully solidified its position in the Land of Hot Water and still needed the strength of the Hyuga Clan.

However, he did need to find an opportunity to suppress the Hyuga Clan slightly to prevent them from becoming too arrogant...

Otherwise, perhaps he should move the Hyuga Clan compound slightly toward the edge of New Konoha Village?

"In two days, the Konoha Family should have twenty players who can enter the Arad Continent."

After frowning in thought, Asuma stated his rough estimate.

Two thousand Monster Fragments.

The Konoha Family's current players included civilians gathered from the Land of Fire and the Land of Hot Water, old Nobles suppressed by the Konoha Empire, and Konoha ninja.

If everyone were deployed, hunting two thousand Monster Fragments in two days was already the limit.

And that was even counting Uzumaki Naruto's rather heaven-defying luck.

"The Hyuga Clan needs two maps to the Arad Continent."

The Hyuga Clan Head spoke without hesitation, seeking tickets to the New World for the family.

Although the family was split, the Hyuga Clan still had a deep foundation and remained one of the larger powers in New Konoha Village, second only to the Ino-Shika-Cho and the Sarutobi Clan.

Therefore, it wasn't considered an exorbitant demand.

It was just that he found it difficult to decide who to give them to, especially since he had already suffered the betrayal of the Branch House, making him extremely cautious in his attitude toward them.

However, of the two players from the Main House, one was missing—suspected to have been killed by the traitorous Branch House—and the other was of little use...

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at the Hyuga Clan Head and nodded slightly.

This request was not excessive.

"Hiruzen, the Akimichi Clan needs four maps."

The kind-faced Akimichi Torifu brought up the fact that his clan head had died in battle, saying, "Our clan's Akimichi Choza died protecting Konoha. I beg the Hokage to show compassion and grant us two extra maps."

After pondering, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Torifu, you are well aware of Konoha's current situation. Three maps."

"Thank you, Hokage."

Akimichi Torifu nodded slightly; he hadn't really expected to get four maps anyway.

It could only be said that the Akimichi Clan was unlucky; those who became players were not from the main family but rather clansmen scattered throughout the Land of Fire who lacked ninja talent. By the time they were discovered and brought into the Akimichi Clan for training, their levels were already out of sync with the first tier in the game.

Only three Akimichi clansmen had levels that could barely keep up, so receiving three maps was just right.

"The Yamanaka Clan needs two maps."

"The Nara Clan needs two..."

"The Kamizuki Clan..."

The ninja clans that were able to come and negotiate were the mainstays of New Konoha, and Hiruzen Sarutobi felt no dissatisfaction with their requests for maps.

They were all saplings that would strengthen Konoha in the future.

Soon,

the twenty maps were completely divided up.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Asuma and said, "Since no one has any objections, then we shall wait for Asuma's good news."

As he spoke, he revealed a kind smile and said, "Only in times of adversity can one see true partners. I am very grateful that everyone could gather together during Konoha's time of crisis. We will surely be able to revitalize Konoha!"

"Where the leaves dance, the fire will burn, and the Shadow of the fire will illuminate the village!"

"Hokage!"

The ninja clan heads stood up one after another, appearing willing to give their all.

Watching the united ninja clan heads, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt as if he had returned to the former Konohagakure, and tears of excitement welled up in the corners of his eyes.

Seeing this scene, Asuma's expression was conflicted. After hesitating, he said, "Hokage, fellow clan heads, the twenty maps are of vital importance. I cannot hand them over to the village for the time being."

Silence.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's moved expression remained on his face, but it froze instantly.

The clan heads, who had already felt the maps were in their hands, had strange expressions.

This sentence turned the Hokage, who had just been making solemn vows about distributing the maps, into a joke.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face turned frighteningly ugly, and he said in a low voice, "Sarutobi Jonin, what do you mean by saying the maps cannot be handed over to the village?"

"The maps will, of course, be chosen for Konoha ninja."

Asuma was very helpless, explaining under pressure, "It's just that we should first select the stronger players to be the first batch to explore the Arad Continent."

"For example, Uzumaki Naruto, Tsunade, and Sasuke Uchiha. They have high-quality equipment and skills, giving them a huge advantage in exploring the New World, and they can seize more resources."

"Sasuke Uchiha?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was expressionless, as if he hadn't remembered this person. After feigning thought, he asked, "Sarutobi Jonin, are you referring to that... Sasuke Uchiha who, during the Konoha Collapse, disregarded the lives of Konoha ninja and nearly killed a Hokage Advisor?"

Hearing this name, his heart ached faintly.

If it weren't for the damned Uchiha, his old friend Shimura Danzou could have escaped smoothly when Konoha Prison was destroyed. It was Sasuke who severed Danzou's legs and arms, torturing him severely until Orochimaru seized the opportunity to capture him.

In the end, he had no choice but to kill Shimura Danzou. But the person who truly killed Shimura Danzou was Sasuke Uchiha!

If not for Uzumaki Naruto's desperate pleas, that orphan of an evil clan who possessed not a shred of the Will of Fire would have defected long ago; how could he still be allowed to remain in New Konoha?

Asuma, you are truly muddled...

Raising an orphan of an evil clan will absolutely destroy Konoha.

"That's right."

Sarutobi Asuma nodded and said: "Sasuke Uchiha's Agility and Spirit attributes have already reached 50 points, he has two mature Purple Skills and a Purple Armor Set; even an ordinary Shadow-level is no match for him, he is very suitable for exploring the New World."

"Silence!"

Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could get angry, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu rebuked in perfect unison.

Opening her eyes, Utatane Koharu said coldly: "When Konoha collapsed, the absurd actions of the Uchiha orphan were fully exposed; he cannot be trusted at all, I object."

Sarutobi Asuma's expression also turned cold as he retorted: "Hokage Advisor, don't forget, Shimura Danzou, who was thrown into prison at that time, had already been stripped of his position as Hokage Advisor and was merely a criminal!"

"Moreover, Shimura Danzou's crimes were heinous, involving the Shodai's human experiments and the Uchiha clan extermination incident; Sasuke's anger is reasonable and there is nothing improper about it."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face turned livid as he said: "Sarutobi Jonin, are you accusing me?"

Although he understood that according to Sarutobi Asuma's distribution method, the combat power of the Konoha Family could be utilized to a greater extent.

However, their perspectives were different; Sarutobi Asuma was only standing from the perspective of an ordinary ninja, while he himself was considering things with the mindset of a Hokage—if he could not win over these ninja clans who had risked their lives with him, how could he stabilize Konoha?

Sarutobi Asuma did not want to argue, only saying: "Lord Hokage, everything I do is for the sake of Konoha."

Having said that, he handed over a list for the distribution of the Arad Continent.

Tsunade, Uzumaki Naruto, Sasuke Uchiha, Gekko Hayate... in the end, only seven maps remained for the various ninja clans.

"Sarutobi Asuma!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi said painfully: "You will regret this!"

Without the support and assistance of the ninja clans, how could Konoha be revitalized?

"Father, I am the Konoha Clan Head."

After saying this, Sarutobi Asuma slowly walked out of the conference hall.

Bang.

The brand-new Hokage Hat was slammed hard onto the ground by Hiruzen Sarutobi, making a dull sound.

(End of this chapter)