Chapter 567

But, at the same time.

Now was not the time to tear their faces off.

So, in the end.

He still prepared to let the Uchiha take the blame!

Anyway, they had long since become enemies, so why not take the opportunity to mess with the Uchiha; even if he couldn't kill them, he could at least disgust them.

Moreover.

He was indeed anxious!

He wanted to get rid of the Uchiha quickly, then take care of the Hyuga, and immediately avenge his son.

By then.

Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, Shimura Danzo.

None of them would be able to escape!

However, unfortunately.

Upon hearing these words, Nara Shikaku didn't even think about it and immediately waved his hand.

"Lord Hokage, absolutely not."

"The Leaf is currently unprecedentedly weak; this is really not the time for infighting."

"What we need to do now is unite; at the very least, we should think about these things after the war is completely resolved!"

"Otherwise, if the external war isn't resolved and the Leaf falls into chaos internally, none of us can bear the consequences!"

Yes.

When saying this, Nara Shikaku was acting entirely out of public interest.

Just as he said.

Even if half the Nara clan defected to the Uchiha, he would still plan wholeheartedly for Sarutobi Hiruzen.

This was the Nara way of survival!

Sarutobi Hiruzen, of course, understood.

Although he was very angry, he still had basic rationality.

Otherwise.

He would have already fought Danzo and the other three directly.

Proposing to confront the Uchiha now was just holding onto a shred of hope.

He really couldn't wait.

He really wanted to finish off the Uchiha and Hyuga quickly, and then free up his hands to deal with Danzo and the others.

But after being told this by Nara Shikaku, his heart naturally cooled down.

He knew Shikaku was right.

After pondering for a long time, he gritted his teeth and said: "Then Shikaku, what do you think we should do?"

"The old rule, pin it on the Cloud!" Nara Shikaku said directly: "Anyway, the Cloud has done too many wicked things; their credibility is already hanging by a thread."

"It would be better to just ruin the Cloud's reputation; that would also be a good thing for the Leaf."

Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned slightly.

Clearly.

He had never expected Nara Shikaku to say this.

However, after thinking about it carefully.

It seemed like a really good idea!

Anyway, this matter would have to have a result sooner or later; since he couldn't pin the blame on the Uchiha, it would be better to let the Cloud take the fall.

Anyway, the Cloud had a criminal record, didn't they?

After pondering for a long time, he nodded.

"Hmm, okay."

"Let's do it that way!"

"Also, Shikaku, sorry to trouble you, but please convene a Jonin meeting at one o'clock this afternoon."

Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke softly.

He didn't specify what the matter was; according to the Leaf's rules, Nara Shikaku had the right to refuse.

After all.

As the Jonin Commander, whether or not to convene a Jonin meeting was within his jurisdiction.

However.

Nara Shikaku did not hesitate and immediately agreed.

Yes.

No matter what happened within the clan, at least in the outside world.

He was firmly in Sarutobi Hiruzen's faction and would never have other thoughts.

Since Lord Hokage had spoken, he would just execute it.

"Alright, no problem."

"Because time is tight, I'll go prepare."

"Lord Hokage, farewell!"

Nara Shikaku said directly.

After speaking.

Once Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, he turned and left.

And, on the other side.

Sarutobi Hiruzen watched Nara Shikaku's retreating back, his eyes beginning to flicker.

If it were in the past.

Whenever he encountered major issues, he would still be willing to discuss them with Danzo and the others.

But after what happened last night, their bond was completely exhausted.

Although considering the big picture, he couldn't tear his face off yet.

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But, at the same time.

To want him to trust them completely like before, that was absolutely impossible.

On the contrary.

Under these circumstances, the benefits of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio emerged.

Even if the Ino-Shika-Cho trio couldn't become core allies, as long as he still controlled the big picture of the Leaf, the trio would absolutely never betray him.

It was precisely because of this.

That he had brought Nara Shikaku over today, and after such probing.

The effect was good!

Nara Shikaku was very obedient and executed his commands without question.

Therefore, he could be trusted.

……

Afternoon, one o'clock.

Hokage Building, third floor.

Jonin meeting hall.

Jonin from all major ninja clans and civilian ninjas had gathered here.

However.

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After the Uchiha entered, the meeting hall instantly went quiet.

Everyone's eyes turned toward them, followed by a wave of emotion.

Yes.

Compared to the last Jonin meeting, the once lonely Uchiha clan now had the Aburame and Inuzuka clans by their side, in addition to scattered small ninja clans.

Perhaps compared to the Hokage faction, their power was still slightly insufficient.