October, Year 48 Konoha...
A mysterious man took advantage of Konoha's weakened state, directly attacked the Konoha headquarters, released the Nine-Tails, wreaked havoc, and caused severe economic damage to Konoha Village.
At the same time, according to reliable sources...
That night, the God of Shinobi and the God of Shinobi's good friend both appeared in Konoha, and for reasons still unknown, they immediately started fighting. In any case, the current Konoha...
...remains in a state of panic. All villagers and shinobi have begun participating in Konoha's reconstruction, and the shinobi army besieging the Land of Whirlpools has officially withdrawn.
"According to our thorough investigations, both public and covert..." A man with Byakugan eyes and wearing a uniform spoke seriously into the television camera, holding a script. "The Third Hokage of Konoha..."
As soon as he finished speaking, an image appeared on the screen: an old man with a kindly smile, his eyes obscured by a black bar, a smoking pipe at the corner of his mouth, and graying hair...
"...has embezzled public funds from the village to subsidize the shinobi training of his own clan, the Sarutobi Clan."
"Yes..." A woman with red hair next to him nodded with a smile and said, "According to information sent back by our undercover reporters on the front lines, the shinobi corps trained by the Third Hokage using embezzled funds is not registered in Konoha's official shinobi records. They do not participate in any of Konoha's mission assignments. Only the Third Hokage himself has the authority to deploy them. Furthermore, on that night, the Fire Release used by this corps originated from the Uchiha Clan. How true is this situation? Let us now contact the Uchiha Clan live."
"Beep beep."
"I am Uchiha Obito, the acting clan leader of the Uchiha Clan. How can I help you?"
"Hello." Upon hearing the voice from the connection, the red-haired woman smiled and said, "I am Uzumaki Aya, host of the Land of Whirlpools' Noon News. May I ask for your perspective on the Sarutobi Clan's use of the Uchiha Clan's exclusive Fire Release ninjutsu within Konoha?"
"There are countless ninjutsu in the shinobi world. It is indeed perplexing that the Third Hokage, the Professor of Ninjutsu, did not use his own clan's original Fire Release, but instead used the Uchiha Clan's Fire Release. Personally, I am extremely angry. This reminds me of the tragic massacre of the Uchiha Clan that occurred in Konoha years ago."
A voice tinged with sadness and pain...
"That night... Ah, let's not talk about it. Every time we recall this event, the Uchiha Clan sinks into grief, wishing we could destroy Konoha. But as law-abiding citizens, we have always believed that the evil-doing Konoha would eventually face divine retribution. We just never expected..."
"...it would happen so quickly!"
"It seems you are very angry about the Sarutobi Clan's unauthorized use of the Uchiha Clan's Fire Release." Uzumaki Aya smiled and nodded seriously, saying, "So, will you pursue accountability for the Sarutobi Clan's unethical and uncivilized act of stealing another clan's secret techniques?"
"First, we once again sternly condemn the Third Hokage's embezzlement of public funds and his dishonest act of privately appropriating another clan's ninjutsu. Simultaneously, the Uchiha Clan hereby questions Konoha's oversight and will continue to seek due compensation for the pain, harm, and losses inflicted upon the Uchiha Clan by Konoha and the Sarutobi Clan."
"Alright." After listening, Uzumaki Aya maintained her standard smile and said, "Thank you for your time. This interview is now concluded. We wish you a pleasant life."
"Beep beep!"
"To think the Hokage of a great shinobi village would do such things is truly astonishing!" Ōtsutsuki Tetsuto shook his head and said with emotion. "Moreover, according to the interview with the eyewitness, Uzumaki Nagato, the sealing jutsu used by the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen at the end was precisely the secret technique inherited by your Uzumaki Clan. What is your view on this, Uzumaki Aya?"
"As a member of the Uzumaki Clan, hearing this news fills me with deep anger as well." Uzumaki Aya sighed, with a tone of helplessness, and said, "As everyone knows, the Senju Clan and the Uzumaki Clan have been the most friendly allies since ancient times, sharing a close relationship. Back then, the First Hokage married the pride of our Uzumaki Clan, Lady Uzumaki Mito, to strengthen the ties between the Uzumaki Clan and Konoha. Who would have thought..."
With a sense of regret and remorse...
"...that the Third Hokage would disregard the Uzumaki Clan's stance, privately steal the Uzumaki Clan's secret techniques and Kekkei Genkai, directly damaging the relationship between Konoha and the Land of Whirlpools."
"Here, we hope Konoha can provide a direct explanation regarding this matter."
Uzumaki Aya turned a page of her script...
"The Uzumaki Clan has never forgotten the friendship with Konoha. When Konoha suffered disaster, despite our own nation being at war, we immediately organized volunteers and sent them to support Konoha. The moment they arrived in Konoha, they quickly organized themselves and entered the dangerous Konoha Village, saving countless Konoha villagers. Therefore, we hope Konoha does not disappoint the Uzumaki Clan and the Land of Whirlpools."
"I believe Konoha will certainly respond to this matter." Ōtsutsuki Tetsuto smiled and nodded, saying, "At the same time, our frontline reporters will continue to follow up on this story."
"By the way."
He turned to look at Uzumaki Aya...
"Has the perpetrator who attacked Konoha been found?"
"This perpetrator is very cunning and clever. The Land of Whirlpools' military was unable to capture the perpetrator immediately, allowing him to escape. However, according to the latest information." Uzumaki Aya said with a serious expression, "An informant has reported, suspecting that this perpetrator, Uchiha Shin, is none other than Konoha's senior consultant, Shimura Danzō."
"Due to dissatisfaction with the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen's long-term monopolization of Konoha's power, coupled with the Third Hokage's oppression and his advanced age, he committed this foolish act. The perpetrator has now been detained by the Whirlpool forces providing frontline support and is under investigation."
She lightly tapped the table, her face wearing a righteous expression...
"We once again urge the perpetrator to voluntarily surrender to Konoha, confess his crimes, as leniency follows confession, while resistance brings severity. Do not wait until after arrest to feel deep regret for your actions!"
"Yes." Ōtsutsuki Tetsuto nodded in agreement, his face showing conviction, and said, "There is still truth, goodness, and beauty in the shinobi world. If you truly suffer injustice, please do not resort to extremes. Believe in the nation, believe in the shinobi village, believe in the law; they will surely deliver justice for you."
"Next, we will report on the military situation..."
"The war in the Land of Whirlpools has lasted for over half a year." Uzumaki Aya said with a stern face. "Today, we received news that in the early morning, day before yesterday at 3 AM, Kirigakure, Sunagakure, Kumogakure, and other shinobi villages were attacked by unknown powerful individuals, suffering severe losses. They can no longer sustain long-range operations and will withdraw their frontline armies in the coming days..."
"...And the Land of Whirlpools will once again welcome a long-awaited peace. At the same time, we must again condemn Konoha's unethical and uncivilized actions, launching an aggressive war against a close ally. This is truly disgraceful."
"We hope the Fourth Hokage can be effective, reverse Konoha's unhealthy tendencies, and continue to make significant contributions to peace in the shinobi world!"
"At the same time, we offer encouragement and deep condolences to the villagers of Konoha who suffered from the disaster. We believe this small setback will not defeat you."
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