Just as Asuma was about to be engulfed by the Ninjutsu.
A fire dragon and a Dokawa appeared one after another.
The fire dragon's purpose was not to kill Asuma, but to stop the other Fire Release.
The Dokawa, which appeared later, arrived first, blocking all the Fire Release rushing towards Asuma like a giant wave in a very short time.
And that leisurely arriving fire dragon, as the caster stopped supplying Chakra and controlling it, dissipated directly into the air.
"Who?"
The Ninja of the Sarutobi Clan, infuriated that the certain-to-die Asuma had been saved, began searching for the person.
Their gaze naturally fell on the location where the Dragon Fire Ninjutsu had appeared.
The Uchiha Ninja, who had been hiding nearby, watching the show, no longer concealed themselves, emerging one by one from their hiding spots.
They formed a large encirclement, trapping the Ninja of the Sarutobi Clan within it.
"Uchiha?!"
"This is all an Uchiha conspiracy!"
The appearance of dozens of Uchiha Ninja put immense pressure on the Ninja of the Sarutobi Clan.
After a moment of shock, a Ninja from the Sarutobi Clan, whose mind worked a little faster, immediately shouted loudly.
"Uchiha Ninja, Asuma of our Clan has betrayed Konoha and is slaughtering his fellow villagers! Everyone, join us in executing this rogue Ninja!"
The Uchiha Ninja ignored the man's shouting and instead looked at Itachi; it was he who had exposed himself just now.
Itachi, being stared at by his clansmen, showed no discomfort. He quickly went to Asuma's side, supported his tottering body, and then laid him flat on the ground.
"Uchiha Itachi, do you have anything to explain?" Gengetsu asked coldly after seeing Itachi's actions.
"Clan Leader!"
Itachi had not intended to answer Gengetsu's question, and now he was interrupted by a shout, turning his head to look at the other side.
The newcomer was Hiruzen Sarutobi.
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi also looked extremely battered on the surface. The rapid journey had not only exhausted his stamina, but his simply treated wounds had all reopened and were constantly bleeding.
"Let's go!"
After seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi, Gengetsu knew that Yuuki's side was finished. Having a general understanding of Yuuki's plan, he did not hesitate and called for the Uchiha Ninja to leave.
Everyone obediently left quickly, except for Itachi, who remained hesitant.
"Go, Itachi, and thank you."
Only after Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke did Itachi nod slightly, then followed the main group as they departed.
The Uchiha Clan appeared and disappeared in mere seconds. Hiruzen Sarutobi watched the departing Uchiha Ninja, and what he had not quite understood before, he now grasped in broad strokes.
He didn't know what other purposes Uchiha Tomoki had, but Hiruzen Sarutobi understood his current objective.
The only thing he couldn't figure out was what was worth such a great cost to Uchiha Tomoki.
After understanding, Hiruzen Sarutobi also realized the gap between himself and Yuuki.
That was the grasp of human nature.
Hiruzen Sarutobi knew he had many choices, but ultimately decided to obediently follow Yuuki's arrangements.
He cast a deep gaze at a certain location, carefully examined it, and found nothing, but Hiruzen Sarutobi knew what was there.
That location was precisely where the camera had been during the live broadcast.
Taking a deep breath, and then exhaling, Hiruzen Sarutobi made his choice.
"Lord Clan Leader, you must do justice for us!"
"Although Asuma is your son, he has been bought by the Village and absolutely cannot be let go!"
"That's right, Lord Hiruzen, kill this cold-blooded beast!"
The few remaining Ninja of the Sarutobi Clan, seeing that the Uchiha Ninja had truly left, all began to complain to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
The few of them were united in their hatred, as if they would even deal with Hiruzen Sarutobi if he didn't agree.
Asuma, lying on the ground, could only move his neck at this point. He turned his head to look at Hiruzen Sarutobi standing beside him.
His eyes were full of pleading, both begging Hiruzen Sarutobi to kill those few people and begging Hiruzen Sarutobi to kill him.
Hiruzen Sarutobi, with his full understanding of his clansmen, knew roughly what had happened without needing an explanation.
He looked at Asuma, who seemed like a stranger to him, wondering when his son had gotten involved with Uchiha Tomoki.
With a question in his mind, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately formed hand signs, re-summoning Enma. A single glance made Enma understand what to do.
He immediately transformed into a staff and stood firm.
Hiruzen Sarutobi took it in one hand, then swung it down without hesitation.
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