I, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Will Definitely Take the Blame.

"Sandaime Hokage-sama, I heard that Konoha White Fang launched a rumor offensive to force him to death because you felt that he threatened your position as Hokage, right?" "Yes, yes, what you are thinking is reasonable, can I admit it? I am such an old guy who is greedy for power. I can see through that boy Shigesaku Hatake that his heart is so fragile that he can't even bear such rumors, okay?" "Lord Sandaime Hokage, I heard that you had to retreat and let the Fourth Generation take over as Hokage and control Konoha secretly because you caused Konoha to suffer heavy losses in the Third Ninja War, right?" "Yes, yes, your idea is reasonable. Can't I admit it? Back then, I led Konoha to repel all the ninja villages that attacked the Fire Country, but Konoha did not suffer any losses or gain any benefits. I am indeed not worthy of being a hero who repels the invaders, okay?" "Sandaime Hokage-sama, I heard that the Uchiha genocide was... This novel and its characters are purely fictitious. Any similarity is purely coincidental and should not be imitated.