The somewhat haggard Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly opened his droopy eyelids completely.

Looking at several people who came to his office together, there were even his apprentices and disciples.

In the past two days, he heard shouts and curses from outside, asking him to step down. Although these people did not represent all the residents of Konoha, each one made him feel cold all over.

He was the once-loved Third Hokage, a powerful ninja hero in the entire ninja world.

When did he actually become the target of abuse from the villagers of Konoha?

If she knew the confusion in his heart, Sheren would definitely tell him.

This is the influence of public opinion. Do you know why he was once as strong as Hatake Sakumo and finally chose to hang himself?

Because Danzo, like Toneri, both know that people's words can be feared.

Some things, if you say them too often, even if they are not true, they will eventually become true.

By the time Sarutobi Hiruzen reacted, it was already a little too late.

It would be much better if Minato was still in Konoha now. After all, he suddenly had one more choice. In such a situation where he was forced to go to the palace, he could still choose Namikaze as his first choice.

But Toneri just took advantage of the time when Minato was away and chose to attack.

All of this is still his fault. Because he chose to believe Danzo's words, he sent Minato to the front line to replace Orochimaru. He thought that by keeping Orochimaru by his side, he would be able to keep an eye on him, and maybe there would be a chance to bring Orochimaru back.

Pills correct evil and return to righteousness.

As a result, Minato couldn't tell his origin at the front line, so he lost the right to choose.

In fact, part of the reason why he is so passive is because he has always cared about Konoha.

Minato was not allowed to come back because he was worried that something might happen on the battlefield in the Land of Rain, which would cause heavy losses to Konoha. He contacted Onoki of Iwagakure Village in order to end the war as soon as possible and Konoha couldn't afford it.

Everything is for Konoha.

The idea given to him by Mito Katobu and Koharu Koharu was to summon Minato Namikaze back from the front line and directly pass the position of Hokage to Minato Namikaze, thus making Toneri's plan come to nothing.

But Sarutobi Hiruzen only hesitated for a few minutes before giving up this option.

After all, he put Konoha above everything else.

Bang——

Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't speak, but Koharu Koharu and Mito Kaden who had been sitting in the Hokage's office for the past few days couldn't stand it anymore.

What is this for?

Forced Hiruzen Sarutobi to resign as Hokage?

If Sarutobi Hiruzen really doesn't want to be Hokage anymore, what will the two of them do?

It is not so easy to accept the power that I have become accustomed to holding in my hands. It is not so easy to hand it over again.

"Asshole! Toneri, do you know your identity? How dare you talk to the Hokage like this?!"

This time, Xiaochun decided not to be patient anymore and wanted to speak out for her rights!

At this moment, it seemed to her that the light of righteousness was shining on her!

Hearing someone making noise, Toneri frowned and turned his head, his scarlet Mangekyo Sharingan spinning.

An illusion was thrown directly in her face, making her self-righteous character pay the price.

thump--

Just a look, Xiaochun went to bed and knelt on the ground with eyes wide open, her body trembling slightly, it seemed that she must have suffered a lot of mental trauma.

"You!" Mito Katoyan pointed at Toneri.

He had never seen such an arrogant person, who actually dared to attack the Hokage's advisor in front of the Hokage.

Standing behind Toneri, Uchiha Fugaku's eyes were filled with light. This was the first time he had seen the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Just an illusion has such a powerful effect.

If he knew that his son, Itachi Uchiha, could torture a person's spirit for seventy-two hours with just one look and turn on Tsukuyomi, he didn't know what his reaction would be.

It should be... very exciting.

After all, Mito Kado was impulsive. Originally, Toneri disliked him far less than Koharu, who had a bad mouth. As long as he didn't open his mouth, Toneri wouldn't do anything to him.

But now, he has made a decision, and his actions this time represent not only him alone, but also the huge interest groups behind him.

Just in the past two days, the news that Konoha and Iwagakure signed an alliance spread.

Many family leaders in Konoha have smelled different flavors from it.

Originally, in their opinion, Toneri was indeed the person who had the greatest hope of becoming Hokage, but until this hope turned into reality, it was just a hope.

Last time, Hatake Sakumo was still the one with the greatest hope?

what's the result?

It died within a few days.

Although Sarutobi Hiruzen has passed his prime, he is still only in his fifties and can still sit in the position of Hokage for several years.

So they are not in a hurry at all.

Before the dust settles, anything is possible and we cannot take sides prematurely.

But after learning the news, everyone couldn't sit still. As public opinion fermented, they saw what might happen next.

This is to make Sarutobi Hiruzen resign as Hokage to apologize!

After confirming this possibility and the high probability that it would occur, families in Konoha, large and small, knew that they could no longer wait and see.

Although the icing on the cake is far inferior to providing help in times of need, if there is not even the icing on the cake, then the center of power in Konoha may not have anything to do with them in the future.

Therefore, this time Toneri came to Sarutobi Hiruzen's office. Although he only brought a few people with him, there was actually a large interest group behind him.

On the wooden floor, three wooden branches quickly grew, like Armstrong spiraling up, tightly binding him.

Even his mouth was directly blocked by a wooden branch.

"Be quiet, Hokage-sama didn't even speak. Don't be so overbearing." Toneri said calmly, continuing to look at Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Regarding his behavior, Sarutobi Hiruzen did not say anything. He looked a little haggard and kept frowning.

His lips trembled slightly, and he who had been silent finally spoke slowly.

His voice seemed a little hoarse, probably because he hadn't spoken for a long time.

"Is this...the feeling Sakumo faced back then?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen did not respond to Toneri's words, but instead spoke about his feelings at this time with a complicated expression.

Hearing this, Shiren was stunned for a moment, and then a slightly complicated expression appeared on his face.

He nodded lightly, then quickly shook his head, "It's a similar feeling, but his feelings must be much more serious than yours now. You know, he couldn't bear to hang himself at the time. Sandai, do you think you will hang yourself now?"

"

Hearing Toneri's words, Sarutobi Hinaga looked at him blankly.

After a long time, a touch of bitterness appeared on his face again.

"It turns out that there are some things that you really need to stand in the other person's environment to feel.

Toneri, you understand this very well, you understand the opinions of the masses very well, so you are so concerned about Sakumo's death, right? Not only because he once taught you, but also because only you understand how he felt at that time.

Now that I have had a similar experience, I suddenly understand why you started to be hostile to Danzo from that moment on."

Only after Sarutobi Hiruzen experienced the violence of public opinion did he understand how uncomfortable Hatake Sakumo was feeling at that time.

In response, Shiren just curled his lips silently.

Can't you stand it after just this?

If Hiruzen Sarutobi had experienced online violence and real public opinion violence like him, he would understand that this is completely childish.

However, he knows very well how much influence public opinion, something that seems like just a few words, can play.

Once he becomes Hokage, things like public opinion must be solely in his own hands.

Finished with emotion.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression changed, and the haggard and decadent look he had just seen was gone.

His eyes became very sharp, like two sharp knives staring straight at Toneri, and said word by word:

"Sheren, are you trying to force me to abdicate?"

At this moment, he seemed to have once again transformed into the powerful ninja hero in the ninja world.

However, Toneri is not giving in now, and even takes a step forward, "Uncle Third Generation, I think this is the best explanation for all the residents of Konoha."

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded undeniably in agreement.

He originally had this idea, but his plan was to wait until the end of the Third Ninja War, not now.

No matter how selfless a person is, no matter how considerate of others, when asked to let go of the huge power in his hands, it is not so easy to accept it.

Sarutobi Hiruzen asked again in a deep voice: "Then who do you think is the most suitable candidate for the next Hokage?"
To be continued...