Naruto: Limitless Sage

At this moment—

Faced with the overwhelming pressure radiating from Uzumaki Naruto,

Danzo could only force down the surge of anger within him.

The Root ANBU he'd secretly dispatched to restrain Naruto…

Now looked laughable.

All fifty or so Root operatives Danzo brought with him—

Not a single one could even lay a finger on Naruto.

The sheer burst of chakra from Naruto's body

Had blasted them all away.

And then,

A chakra-infused Rasenshuriken, hurtling at terrifying speed,

Sliced through them like reaping wind.

Instant death.

No resistance.

That display of power didn't just shock Shimura Danzo—

Even the Third Hokage, Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, Iruka, the assembled Konoha shinobi,

And the watching villagers…

Were all stunned speechless.

Uzumaki Naruto's strength—

Was no longer something that could be ignored.

Staring down Danzo—who still harbored murderous intent in his eyes—

Naruto spoke plainly:

"This is a power you will never surpass."

Then, turning toward the entire assembly in the Chūnin Exam arena,

He addressed them all:

"If anyone else dares disrupt this meeting again…"

"I won't warn you a second time."

It was a calm statement,

But it carried undeniable weight.

A silent threat lingered in the air—

He was willing to talk now,

But if someone chose otherwise...

He would act.

Naruto's voice wasn't loud,

Yet it echoed through the entire venue like a thunderclap.

Everyone—from the Hokage to the villagers in the stands—

Understood.

Nobody dared to interrupt again.

Danzo, Homura, Koharu, and the rest of the village elders

Glared silently at Naruto,

Seething inside—

But unable to voice their fury.

And then—

Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage,

Looked at this cold, unfamiliar Naruto and said with a sigh:

"Naruto… Danzo acted rashly and without authorization.

Let's all calm down. Please, don't resort to violence again."

He hadn't expected this…

The boy he had kept under surveillance his whole life,

The child he thought was naïve and impulsive—

Now stood unyielding,

Resolute in both words and actions.

This Naruto—

Was not the same anymore.

Hiruzen realized he could no longer look at him with the same eyes as before.

Naruto, upon hearing the Third Hokage's words,

Merely gave a cold sneer and said nothing.

Instead, he shifted his gaze—

Toward Kakashi Hatake, who stood nearby.

Kakashi met Naruto's eyes.

And without words,

He understood exactly what Naruto meant.

"In that case..."

"The meeting will now resume."

Kakashi's voice was cold, emotionless.

Then—

He paused for a moment.

His gaze swept across the silent audience,

Before he spoke again,

This time revealing a painful truth he had long buried.

"Second charge."

"The Third Hokage, along with Shimura Danzo, Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, and other Konoha elders—"

"—conspired to eliminate dissenters. Among their victims was the White Fang of Konoha…"

"Hatake Sakumo—my father."

Kakashi's voice rang through the air of the examination hall,

Clear, unflinching, and cold as steel.

The moment those words landed—

The entire venue erupted into chaos.

"What!? Lord White Fang was murdered by the Third Hokage's faction?!"

"That can't be… I thought White Fang committed suicide?"

"But Kakashi wouldn't lie about something like this… that's his father!"

"How could Lord Third and the elders do such a thing?"

The villagers and shinobi alike were thrown into disbelief.

Even the Third Hokage and Danzo's expressions stiffened.

The man once known as White Fang—

A ninja whose name eclipsed even the Legendary Sannin—

Had supposedly taken his own life…

But now—

The suggestion that he was forced into that death by the very leaders of the village…

Shattered everything.

Among the younger generation—Team 7's Sasuke and Sakura already knew the truth.

But for others like Shikamaru, Ino, and the rest of the Konoha 11,

It was earth-shattering.

The legend of White Fang—

Though from a past generation—

Was one they had all heard.

A shinobi so feared, so respected,

He stood above even Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru in his prime.

But they had never imagined his death was no mere tragedy—

It was a betrayal.

Even Orochimaru narrowed his eyes.

He too had once sensed something odd back then—

A strange tension in the village when Sakumo died.

Now it all made sense.

In the crowd, clan leaders of the Hyuga, Nara, Yamanaka, and others exchanged uneasy glances.

They had once revered White Fang—

A man of power and honor.

Now learning that his end came not from an enemy blade,

But from a knife in the back—by Sarutobi, Danzo, and the others—

It ignited a quiet, simmering fury.

And up on the platform—

The First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, and the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama,

Both wore grave expressions.

Tobirama in particular…

Stared at Sarutobi, Danzo, Homura, and Koharu with eyes full of disappointment.

They were his disciples.

His hand-picked successors.

And yet—

What had they become?

Rotten. Corrupted. Disgraceful.

In Tobirama's heart,

There was no anger.

Only bitter disappointment.

Meanwhile, among the delegation from Sunagakure—

Elite Jonin Maki and others listened to the shocking revelation.

During the Second Great Ninja War,

It was Konoha's White Fang who had crushed their forces,

Dealing a devastating blow to the Sand.

Their elder, Chiyo,

Had hated Sakumo with a burning intensity.

So when they had heard he died,

They had celebrated.

But now—

To learn that this legend did not fall in battle,

But instead perished due to the schemes of his own comrades?

It was too absurd.

Even Maki, a shinobi of the enemy village,

Could not help but feel a strange sorrow.

Even in war…

There are lines.

But what happened to Hatake Sakumo… was a disgrace.

However…

Faced with Kakashi's shocking accusation,

The Third Hokage, Shimura Danzo, and the other elders of Konoha—

Naturally, refused to admit anything.

At that moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane

Exchanged subtle glances among themselves.

Their eyes betrayed their shock.

They hadn't expected Kakashi to know the truth.

Back when the White Fang of Konoha—Hatake Sakumo—died,

The official story had been that he took his own life

Because he couldn't handle the public backlash and rumors.

The tale they spun said:

"White Fang, though strong and respected,

Cracked under pressure from his own village after failing a crucial mission."

"He couldn't bear the shame…

So he ended his life."

But that story never quite made sense.

A man like Sakumo—who braved countless battlefields drenched in blood—

Who risked his life again and again for the village—

Would he really be broken by a few rumors?

Would someone with such strength of character

Bend under whispers and accusations?

Impossible.

The truth was this:

During a critical and highly classified mission,

Sakumo faced a difficult choice—

Continue the mission as ordered,

Or abandon it to save the lives of his comrades.

He chose to save them.

According to the ninja code, Failing a mission was inexcusable.

When the report returned to Konoha, the higher-ups twisted the narrative.

They claimed White Fang's decision had caused irreparable harm to the village.

Somehow, word of this secret mission spread to the public—

And soon, the villagers began to curse the name of Konoha's White Fang.

Even those comrades whose lives he had saved…

Eventually turned their backs on him.

Physically and emotionally scarred,

Isolated and shamed—

Sakumo fell.

That was the story told to Kakashi at the time.

A carefully constructed lie,

Passed off as truth by the village elders.

And because of his unwavering loyalty to Konoha,

Kakashi had accepted it.

He believed his father had broken under the weight of disgrace.

Until Naruto told him the real truth.

Only then did Kakashi realize—

His father had never been weak.

It was all a setup.

A betrayal orchestrated by the same elders who now stood before him.

Now, knowing Kakashi had uncovered the truth,

The Third Hokage and Danzo grew tense.

They could not allow him to keep speaking.

So Sarutobi Hiruzen stepped forward and tried to control the damage:

"Kakashi… where did you hear such rumors?"

"Sakumo was a shinobi I deeply respected!"

"His death… was a source of pain for me as well!"

"If only I had realized what he was going through sooner…"

"Perhaps things could have turned out differently."

The Third Hokage's voice trembled as he spoke,

Putting on a show of grief and regret.

Words full of sentimental sorrow…

But Kakashi was no longer a child.

And he wasn't buying it.

His expression twisted into a mask of sorrow,

A perfectly measured grief—

As if he truly mourned for Kakashi's father.

At that moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked every bit the part of a weary old man—

His shoulders hunched, his back bowed,

A face weathered by time and duty.

The crowd of Konoha villagers watched with mixed feelings.

Iruka, along with many of the village's shinobi,

Felt a wave of sympathy for the Third Hokage.

And just then—

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu, the remaining advisors,

Voiced their agreement with Hiruzen's sorrowful words.

They too claimed to regret Hatake Sakumo's death.

They spoke of his selfless sacrifice,

Of his contributions during the Second Great Ninja War.

They said his achievements would never be forgotten,

That they would always honor his memory.

But Kakashi…

Looking at the false sorrow etched across their faces—

Could barely contain his disgust.

These were not words of mourning.

They were lies.

Well-practiced, polished, and hollow.

And since the masks had already been torn off,

Kakashi no longer saw any need for restraint.

He stepped forward,

Voice cold and unwavering:

"So then, Lord Third Hokage…"

He deliberately emphasized the title—

Each word like a blade.

"Can you explain how the details of my father's classified mission were leaked?"

"Can you explain how every civilian in the village came to know of Konoha's top-secret operations?"

"And why, when the dust settled, every finger pointed at my father—alone?"

"Was it wrong for him to save his comrades?"

His voice echoed like thunder across the examination hall.

With a few precise questions,

Kakashi had struck at the core of the conspiracy.

Then he continued—

His tone growing colder with each word:

"That was right after the Second Shinobi World War."

"My father had distinguished himself on the battlefield. Even the Sannin couldn't match his accomplishments."

"His strength… his fame… his honor…"

"He was surpassing all of you."

"And he was nothing like you."

"He would never bend to your schemes."

"So you feared him."

"You feared what would happen if a man like my father—righteous and unyielding—stood in the way of your rule."

"And that's why you killed him."

For the first time,

Emotion cracked through Kakashi's usually stoic expression.

Anger.

Hatred.

Murderous intent.

It blazed in his eyes like fire.

And across the room—

Everyone fell silent.

Not a whisper. Not a cough.

The villagers.

The shinobi.

The clan heads.

They all listened as Kakashi spoke the unspoken truth.

Even the Third Hokage, Danzo, Homura, and Koharu

Were left speechless.

Because while Kakashi's accusations may have missed a few minor details—

The heart of his words was undeniable.

They had seen Hatake Sakumo's rising star

And feared it would eclipse their own.

So, under the silent approval of the Third Hokage,

And with Danzo pulling the strings behind the scenes—

They drove him to his death.

Among the audience, the younger generation—Shikamaru, Ino, and the others—

Stared in stunned disbelief.

They never imagined the truth behind the death of Konoha's White Fang could be so dark.

Orochimaru, however, remained calm.

After all—

Hadn't the same thing happened to him?

The Hyuga clan head.

The Nara and Yamanaka clan leaders.

They all sat frozen in place,

Too afraid to speak up.

This wasn't just an accusation anymore.

It was an open declaration that the Third Hokage and his inner circle had conspired to murder their own.

Up on the platform,

The First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, and the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama,

Could hardly believe what they were hearing.

That Sarutobi, Danzo, and the others would go this far…?

It was unthinkable.

Meanwhile—

Danzo, Homura, and Koharu watched in growing panic

As the sentiment in the hall shifted—

Public opinion was turning against them.

They couldn't let this continue.

If they did—

They'd truly be dragged down.

And so, Utatane Koharu was the first to lash out in defense.

"Lies! Everything you're saying is nothing but lies!" she snapped.

"No matter where you heard those rumors, Kakashi—it's all false!"

"You were just a child back then. You don't understand what really happened!"

Koharu's face was twisted in fury and desperation.

But Kakashi's expression didn't waver.

He didn't argue.

He didn't need to.

Because the truth… was already out.

All he wanted now was to drag the darkness hidden by the Third Hokage and the other elders

Into the light—

Expose it to the world.

Let people see them for what they truly were.

Whether anyone believed it or not—

Didn't matter.

They had already spoken the truth.

And that was enough.

From the stands above, Uchiha Sasuke had been watching.

And now—

He knew it was time for his voice to be heard.

In a blur, Sasuke leapt down from the spectator area, landing on the roof,

Facing down Danzo, Hiruzen, and the rest of the Konoha council.

A cold smirk tugged at the corner of his lips.

Then he said, loud and clear:

"If that's fake… then what about the Uchiha clan massacre?"

The moment those words echoed through the chamber,

Gasps broke out from the audience.

Most of the people present knew—

Or at least had heard—about the extermination of the Uchiha clan.

But two figures who had been revived by the Impure World Reincarnation

Knew nothing about it:

The First Hokage, Senju Hashirama, and the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama.

And now, their confusion turned to shock.

Tobirama, who had always regarded the Uchiha with caution and suspicion,

Snapped his gaze toward Hiruzen.

"Sarutobi," he demanded,

"What is this about the Uchiha clan being wiped out?!"

There was genuine disbelief in his voice.

Despite his caution toward the Uchiha,

Even Tobirama—strict and pragmatic as he was—had never once advocated for their destruction.

That would be utter madness.

The Uchiha clan, second only to the Senju in power and prestige,

Was a cornerstone of Konoha's strength.

A village that had the Uchiha by its side—

Could stand above the rest of the Five Great Nations.

So why?

Why would anyone ever think of destroying them?

Hashirama, the First Hokage, turned with stunned eyes toward his student—Sarutobi Hiruzen.

The Uchiha were Madara's clan—his family.

And Konoha had been founded on the dream of uniting Senju and Uchiha together.

How could such a tragedy happen… under his successor's rule?

At that moment, faced with the direct questioning of both the First Hokage and the Second Hokage—

Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzo, Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, and the rest of the Konoha leadership

Found themselves completely stunned.

These were the very people who had planned, endorsed, and carried out the Uchiha Clan's extermination.

The shadows behind the massacre.

And now—

They had no answer.

They hadn't anticipated it.

They never expected Uchiha Sasuke to speak up so boldly—right now, at the center of the village, in full public view.

This wasn't part of their carefully crafted illusion.

This was collapse.

How the hell were they supposed to explain this…

To the First and Second Hokage!?

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the faces of his predecessors—

Hashirama, Tobirama—

Then to Sasuke, whose eyes burned with fury.

And for the first time in a long time…

The Third Hokage had no words.

But Sasuke—

He had no intention of letting any of them off the hook.

Not anymore.

He stepped forward, cold and merciless.

The time for truth had come—whether Konoha was ready or not.

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TN:

"The First and Second Hokage still aren't aware of the current state of the Senju Clan. What will happen when they find out that Tsunade is the only one left… and everyone else is gone? Honestly, I just want to see Tobirama skin Hiruzen alive after that." 😏

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