Naruto, starting with immortality, I'm going to buy up the ninja world!

Chapter 252 The Three Who Show No Mercy

"You want to escape? Did I agree to that?"

Seeing the enemy trying to escape, Sasuke's eyes spun with three tomoe, and he quickly formed hand seals, causing thunderclouds to gather in the sky.

"Lightning Release..."

However, before Sasuke could make a move, a loud shout suddenly came from the forest.

"Wood Release: Sinking Binding Technique!"

A swarm of brown tree roots, like a snake, rushed forward and tightly bound the two Root ninjas who were trying to escape, even covering their heads, preventing them from making a sound.

Tenzo emerged from the bushes with several ninjas wearing animal masks and surrounded the three.

"An animal mask, a gray vest—this is Konoha's Anbu."

Bai recognized these people at a glance, after all, their attire was too distinctive.

Sasuke's expression was serious. Although he had dissipated the chakra he had just gathered, he still held a sword in one hand and kept the other hand in a hand seal position at any time.

"Everyone be careful."

Karin adjusted her glasses and gripped the Vajra Chain tightly in her hand.

"These people are no weaker than those guys from before. The one who uses Wood Release is much stronger than the others."

Moreover, an even stronger person is approaching; he is coming.

As they spoke, the ANBU ninjas parted to make way, and an old man wearing a white robe and a Hokage hat walked over.

"Are you three alright?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi inquired about the three people's condition with concern, a kind smile on his face.

"The Third Hokage!"

However, the moment Sasuke saw Hiruzen Sarutobi, a fierce killing intent flashed in his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it.

"Don't be impulsive, don't be impulsive. As Lord Da Ming said, you must purify your mind and calm your mind."

For his peers, Sasuke's emotional control is probably already beyond that of many, but compared to Hiruzen Sarutobi, he is still too immature.

As the Hokage, he accurately captured the fleeting killing intent in Sasuke's eyes. He couldn't help but think to himself.

"As expected, what happened back then still caused the Uchiha to develop a deep-seated hatred for Konoha."

"Itachi, I hope you can resolve this hatred."

Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't annoyed; he knew that Sasuke's hatred was inevitable.

However, he believed that as long as Itachi Uchiha could explain things clearly to Sasuke, then all problems could be solved, even hatred could be resolved.

Bai looked at Sasuke, then at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Is this the Hiruzen Sarutobi that the teacher mentioned?"

Karin nodded.

"It seems there's no one else but him."

Unlike Sasuke, who only received guidance from Tobirama and didn't have a formal mentor-student relationship, Haku and Karin were formally accepted as Tobirama's disciples.

One possesses the Uzumaki bloodline, and the other has the Ice Release bloodline with unique spatial abilities. One is driven by past emotions, and the other by curiosity about the bloodline's abilities. After many years, Tobirama has taken on two disciples again.

In other words, strictly speaking, the two of them should still call Hiruzen Sarutobi "senior brother".

After all, they were all disciples of the Second Hokage, Tobirama, so it's perfectly normal for them to call each other "senior brother."

However, at this moment, both of them looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with a hint of pity in their eyes.

This made Hiruzen Sarutobi even more puzzled.

No, Sasuke looked at me with a murderous gaze, which is understandable.

Why are these two brats looking at me like I'm about to die? Do they really think Sasuke can kill me?

Although I am old, I am not so old as to be killed by a brat like Sasuke.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Bai still spoke up.

"Thank you for your concern, Hokage-sama. We are fine. However, we are a little confused. Isn't this the Chunin Exams? What's with these people who suddenly appeared? They attacked without saying a word."

"Lord Hokage, is your village planning to use the Chunin Exams as an opportunity to eliminate the younger generation of other villages and countries?"

With a smile on his face, he used the most peaceful tone to immediately accuse Hiruzen Sarutobi of a serious crime.

Slaying the younger generation of major nations and ninja villages... Oh dear, if this gets out, it'll be a huge problem.

If other villages and countries found out, wouldn't they think that Konoha was planning to undermine everyone's foundation?

After all, these young people may become the pillars of villages and the country in the future.

Tianzang stared wide-eyed at Bai in astonishment.

It makes me think, young people really do have that fearlessness, right?

To dare to speak to the Hokage like that right from the start, that's really brave of me.

However, he also knew that the other party must have had some basis for their confidence to say such a thing.

"Of course not, how could we in Konoha do such a thing? These people are rogue ninja from Konoha. They want to use the Chunin Exams as an opportunity to sow discord between Konoha and other countries and villages."

That's why they broke into the exam venue and attacked the test takers. These people are utterly lawless. Thankfully, the three of you are exceptionally capable, otherwise a tragedy could have occurred. I'm truly very sorry.

Karin pressed for an answer.

"Is that all you're saying? Isn't there any compensation or anything? It's only because we few are so capable that we've already lost everything. If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn't have gotten anything."

None of these three were easy to deal with, showing absolutely no respect for Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Hokage.

"Of course, of course, there will definitely be compensation. I will have someone deliver the compensation to you after the assessment is over."

As he spoke, he looked at Sasuke, who stared at him unabashedly with his Sharingan with its three tomoe eyes.

Hiruzen Sarutobi cleared his throat and said.

"Sasuke, I am very sorry for what happened to the Uchiha clan back then. As Hokage, I failed to stop it in time, which is my dereliction of duty as Hokage."

I'm so glad to see you again. I don't know what you've been through, but I want to say that Konoha will always be your home, if you want...

Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could finish speaking, Sasuke already knew what he wanted to say.

They interrupted him directly.

"That's enough, Hokage. I, Uchiha Sasuke, am Uchiha Sasuke of the Land of Grass. My life was given to me by everyone in the Land of Grass. The Uchiha clan of Konoha has been wiped out. I have nothing to do with you now."

If you feel guilty, please add an extra compensation and send it to our temporary accommodation as well.

"Alright, Hokage, please step aside, we need to continue our exams."

Having said that, he didn't care about Hiruzen Sarutobi's reaction and led the two of them past Hiruzen Sarutobi and the group of Konoha Anbu, continuing on their way.

This made Hiruzen Sarutobi frown immediately.

As expected, the Uchiha are the Uchiha, even though the entire clan has been wiped out, and even though Uchiha Sasuke is just a child.

That air of arrogance has never changed.

However, even so, he dared not do anything to the Uchiha.

It's not just because Sasuke Uchiha is now backed by the Daimyo of the Land of Grass, but also by the mysterious masked man Tobi, Madara Uchiha, and Izuna Uchiha.

A wealthy country, plus two legendary strongmen, and a mysterious strongman.

This combination is something that Konoha is completely unable to handle at present.