Was it a Jinchuriki from another Village?
Things were getting tricky!
It couldn't possibly be Lady Mito just casually firing Tailed Beast Balls for fun!
However! It was his turn to act!
A Shinobi landed in a crouch behind the Sandaime.
At this moment, the third sun had just bloomed in the sky.
"Notify everyone to evacuate the villagers."
"Ha!"
"The rest of you, follow me!"
He tore off his Hokage robe, revealing his wartime attire, a traditional Shinobi night battle outfit from the Sengoku period.
He had worn this dark night suit for a long time, for the convenience of being ready to fight at any moment; he hardly ever took it off except to sleep and rest.
The Hokage hat was removed and flung away, spinning and flying in the wind, revealing a grim expression beneath his helmet.
As he performed hand signs and used Body Flicker, dozens of Anbu Shinobi guarding the Hokage Building followed closely, using Body Flicker as well.
They formed ranks and rushed towards the battle location.
It was the third strike, yet the fourth attack did not appear for a long time.
Crouching on the Torii gate, White Fang nervously watched the situation at the cliff face.
The three consecutive attacks had completely blasted through the top layer of rock.
From time to time, rubble rolled and fell into the river.
The Barrier was re-established and began to work, sealing off the cliff face.
For a while, nothing happened.
No terrifying beams of light suddenly shot out to break the Barrier.
After a while, White Fang relaxed, the terrifying attacks had ended.
But, his work was officially beginning.
Turning around, White Fang looked at the figures rapidly approaching, one after another, flying out of the forest and landing on the ground.
Anbu!
The leader was the Hokage!
Beneath his mask, White Fang opened his mouth.
This, too, was to be killed without mercy?
They didn't tell me the Hokage would be coming beforehand!
"You're not scared, are you, Senior White Fang?"
Chiri's voice floated lightly beside him.
"You can turn around and run now, you know."
"It's not shameful; you have to eat, after all."
"But, whether you save some face for the Sandaime, or leave a good impression on the future Fourth Hokage."
"You decide."
Chiri finished speaking lightly, then fell silent.
Upon hearing this, White Fang gasped.
He wasn't stupid.
Now, it was time to choose a side.
White Fang looked at the Sandaime, his expression unreadable beneath his mask.
At this moment, the Sandaime stepped forward, looked up at White Fang, and questioned, "White Fang! What happened here! Are you fighting an enemy!?"
I don't know…
White Fang remained silent for a moment.
The anxious Sandaime couldn't wait.
"Answer me! White Fang!!"
White Fang saw the Village's situation clearly; in terms of power comparison, the Sandaime was insufficient.
Joining the stronger side was a natural choice. Furthermore, White Fang himself came from a small Shinobi Clan.
Supporting civilian Shinobi, he didn't mind; this was the way to strengthen the Village.
But some things, though seen, were not forgotten.
Although the Hatake Clan couldn't compete, he felt that the Sandaime's vision was truly too narrow; for ten years, he had been engrossed in internal Village power struggles and profit distribution, with no positive changes whatsoever.
There was only so much profit; no matter how it was distributed, it could not satisfy everyone.
Contradictions were accumulating, and sooner or later, they would explode like gunpowder.
On that day, the Sandaime wouldn't be able to suppress it.
Someone else needed to take over.
A strong and capable person.
Someone who could lead Konoha to advance outwardly, possessing strong aggression.
Someone who could lead the Village and feed all the wolves.
At the very least, someone who could make all the wolves in the Village fear and behave.
So, the Sandaime was still too weak.
White Fang sighed.
A pack of wolves could only thrive in the cruel Ninja World under the leadership of a more ferocious, cunning, and powerful alpha wolf!
I am a wolf, and a wolf only follows a strong alpha wolf!
"Lord Third Hokage, there are no enemies."
White Fang said coldly.
Hearing this, the Sandaime looked at White Fang suspiciously, then quickly turned to the cliff face.
He moved as if to go and investigate.
But a Kunai shot out, embedding itself in the ground at the Sandaime's feet.
The Sandaime looked up at White Fang in disbelief, shouting, "What are you doing!? White Fang!"
"Do not advance further, Lord Third Hokage." White Fang, crouching on the Torii gate, looked directly at the Sandaime with dangerous, wolf-like eyes, saying, "My mission is to kill all intruders without mercy."
One hand reached for the White Fang short sword on his back.
An invisible, heavy killing intent permeated the entire scene.
He was serious.
Everyone felt it.
If they dared to advance, he would dare to assassinate the Hokage!
The Sandaime stared blankly at White Fang, as if seeing him for the first time, both familiar and strange.
He had always thought this man was a ruthless mission machine, a useful tool who would only obey the Village's orders, without his own thoughts.
For the first time, he felt strongly that this man before him was both human and wolf.
The so-called White Fang.
The Sandaime took a deep breath and said, "It seems I'll have to get past you first, Sakumo Hatake."
"My apologies, Lord Third Hokage."
I'm going to follow the Fourth Hokage Princess!!!
The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!!!
A beautiful boss, strong and deadly, who wouldn't like that?
White Fang drew his White Fang.
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