As for whether this was genuine emotion or feigned emotion, no one knew.
However, Kakashi, who was called out, frowned and asked, somewhat puzzled.
"First Hokage-sama, what did you mean by your words just now?"
"I'm sorry, I'm really sorry!" Hashirama didn't answer, only repeated his apologies.
After all, he was also afraid that revealing the full story would cause immense upheaval in Konoha Village.
But if he didn't say it, it didn't mean Feng Xu wouldn't.
"Since the First and Second Hokage are unwilling to speak, and even tried to destroy the evidence, then I will explain."
"Father, please distribute the copied scrolls to everyone."
Hearing this, Minato only hesitated for a moment before summoning more than a dozen scrolls with a summoning Ninjutsu.
He then threw the scrolls, which landed in the hands of the Ninja in the front row.
Kakashi and Asuma next to him were also fortunate enough to receive one, allowing them to examine it together.
At the same time, Feng Xu began to explain the most impactful incidents.
"What you all hold in your hands now are the deeds committed by the interest group led by Hiruzen Sarutobi, assisted by Danzo Shimura, Utatane Koharu, and Homura Mitokado."
"The first item: To secure their own power, they suppressed Sakumo Hatake, known as Konoha's White Fang, and used public opinion to drive him to suicide..."
"The second item: Using the Hidden Cloud Village's surprise attack on the Hyuga Clan as an opportunity, they attempted to harm the Hyuga Clan Head and suppress the Hyuga Clan..."
"The third item: Uchiha Itachi, the true culprit behind the Uchiha Clan massacre, was actually acting under the orders of this interest group..."
"The fourth item: To weaken the strength of various clans, they allowed Danzo to abduct Ninja from various clans into Root and place cursed seals on them..."
"The fifth item: The number of Sarutobi Clan Ninja increased from several hundred to over three thousand within a few decades..."
"The sixth item..."
Chapter 121: The Curtain Falls on Konoha's F4
As Feng Xu's clear voice continuously echoed through the venue.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's face, though his limbs were crippled, still held spirit.
In that instant, he aged over ten years, as if he would pass away in the next second.
Before, he still held a sliver of hope that the intelligence Minato found was incomplete, and he could argue his way out.
But not only was it complete, even things he hadn't recorded were all revealed!
His carefully cultivated image of righteousness was now completely torn down.
Even if he didn't become a universally reviled figure like Danzo, he was still firmly nailed to the pillar of shame in Konoha's history!
On the other side, Danzo's eyes were now extremely sinister.
Although he was already as dark as the bottom of a pot, and his reputation was already in tatters.
But these feudal lords didn't know that!
Now, with this revelation, the Land of Fire's feudal lord, whom he had just appeased, would likely no longer support him as the next Hokage.
And these two First and Second Hokage puppets.
Orochimaru, who had fled, actually hadn't released their Edo Tensei?
Just as Danzo was secretly plotting how to cause trouble later.
The Ninja around him, whom Feng Xu had bribed and arranged to mix into the crowd of onlookers.
Also began to stir emotions at this moment, shouting loudly.
"So all these years, everything was orchestrated by the Third Hokage's interest group!"
"No wonder our Konoha Village is getting weaker and weaker, unable to even stop an Orochimaru!"
"No wonder every time another Village attacked Konoha, we always ended up apologizing!"
"It turns out everything was to allow their own families to bleed Konoha dry, and to secure their own power!"
"That's why one of the legendary Sannin defected, two dared not return to the Village for a long time, and why the supremely powerful Konoha's White Fang had to die!"
With the first and second outspoken individuals.
Naturally, the surrounding Ninja were completely ignited at this moment!
"Third Hokage! Do you have an explanation for this?!"
"Third Hokage-sama, is the will of fire a weapon for you to harm your fellow villagers?!"
"Hiruzen Sarutobi, you and your interest group are the tumors of Konoha, you are the sinners of Konoha!"
When a wall falls, everyone pushes.
Swept up in this atmosphere, most people wouldn't think, only blindly follow the crowd.
They wouldn't recall any good deeds Hiruzen Sarutobi had done in the past.
They only knew about the bad deeds Hiruzen Sarutobi was now exposed for!
Therefore, even the civilian Ninja who originally supported Hiruzen Sarutobi were filled with righteous indignation.
As if the persecuted Ninja clans and powerful individuals also concerned them!
Even a large circle was isolated around Asuma.
If Kakashi, who was bowing his head, hadn't stayed, Asuma would probably be mortified right now.
"Are you satisfied now?" Tobirama glared at Feng Xu hatefully.
Originally, they could have resolved this matter privately, without causing such a huge commotion and upheaval in the Village.
But now Feng Xu had completely stirred up everyone's dissatisfaction with the Hokage.
Coupled with the deliberate instigation of the Ninja clans.
If it weren't for the two of them, the First and Second Hokage, being present.
He had no doubt that the crippled Hiruzen Sarutobi would be torn apart by the enraged Ninja!
And the position of Hokage in Konoha would become a joke afterward!
Although he was very dissatisfied with Feng Xu's actions.
Tobirama understood that the priority now was to appease the Ninja who were about to mutiny below.
He then broke free from the Wood Release's restraints, stood at the front, and raised both hands, pressing them downwards.
"Everyone, please quiet down. Regarding the Third Hokage's matter, I will give everyone an explanation later."
Tobirama's voice carried an inherent authority, and soon the surroundings quieted down.
Feng Xu also spoke up at the opportune moment.
"What kind of explanation does the Second Hokage intend to give?"
Tobirama glanced at Feng Xu without speaking.
Instead, he stepped forward and pulled up Hashirama, who was still kneeling on the ground, somewhat at a loss.
"Big Brother, it seems I cannot return to the Pure Land now; I must remain in the Ninja World for a while longer."
"Tobirama, are you going to..."
Tobirama nodded, then quickly formed hand seals in front of his chest.
"Edo Tensei, Release!"
A flash of white light passed over the back of Tobirama's head, followed by a Kunai with runes falling out.
Seeing this, Hashirama also sighed.
"Even after death, there's no rest."
"Never mind, I think this is how you release it, right?"
Saying that, Hashirama clapped his hands together in front of him.
Then, a white light also flashed over the back of his head, and the controlling Kunai was squeezed out.
After doing all this, Tobirama looked at the Ninja in front of him again.
"You all saw it; I have now released the control of Edo Tensei and regained my freedom."
"Henceforth, I, Second Hokage Senju Tobirama, and First Hokage Senju Hashirama, will take over as acting Hokage."
"And Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi is hereby removed from the position of Hokage, Danzo Shimura is removed from Hokage's assistant, and Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado are removed from Elder Advisor."
"However, in consideration of their past achievements, their merits and demerits will cancel each other out, and no other punishments will be imposed."
"Not enough." As soon as Tobirama finished speaking, Feng Xu's cold voice rang out.
He didn't want Hiruzen Sarutobi to die; he wanted him to lose power and watch his family decline!
Simply being removed from his position so easily was far from enough!
Tobirama frowned, no longer choosing to protect his former disciple.
"The four of them will be detained and investigated starting today, and all the ill-gotten gains they acquired over the years will be fully compensated to you."
"At the same time, the four of them and their families must be on the front lines in all future missions."
"Are you satisfied with this arrangement?"
For an Impure World Reincarnation dead person, this arrangement was already his limit.
Feng Xu naturally understood this principle and didn't even expect this punishment to actually be implemented.
However, he never intended to rely on Impure World Reincarnation dead people for revenge.
Furthermore, his target was never Hiruzen Sarutobi, or Danzo and a few others.
His target was all the people in Konoha who had given him a dark past.
Now, stripping Hiruzen Sarutobi of his most cherished power, and then making them cough up some money.
It was merely an appetizer before the main course began.
"Then so be it."
Feng Xu indifferently withdrew the Chakra and fox tails from his body.
"After all, you two brothers, who could come up with such a concept as the will of fire, expecting future generations, I never had any hope for you."
"Especially you, Senju Hashirama."
Feng Xu slowly walked up to him and stared into his eyes, saying.
"Your so-called will of fire, where the Hokage can be sacrificed, but children with infinite potential and a future must be protected."
"Isn't it just wanting a powerful person like yourself to emerge among your descendants, generation after generation, to maintain a fleeting peace?"
"It's just a pity that when such a person appears, they are pushed to the opposing side by those who inherited your will of fire."
"Guess what, can the Village and the will of fire, which you are using as a vessel for peace this time, continue to be passed down?"
"Hahahaha..."
With a mocking smile, Feng Xu relinquished control of his body and returned to his consciousness.
Next, he would wait to hear how Tobirama, after hearing these words, would help Hiruzen Sarutobi accelerate the research of the Ninjutsu to seal personalities.
Then he could begin his plan to break through the 80% trust and reliance value.
Chapter 122: There's No Right or Wrong, Only Losing
"Wait!"
Seeing Feng Xu about to disappear and revert to another personality after speaking.
Hashirama stepped forward, grabbed Feng Xu's shoulder, and began to shake him, his expression agitated.
"Since you completely understand my thoughts, why can't you achieve this noble goal!"
"And I didn't treat the Village as a vessel for peace; it's merely a path to peace!"
"Just as you said, every newborn child possesses infinite potential and a future."
"As long as I pass on this ideology, one day, someone among them will emerge who brings true peace, not just temporary peace!"