The situation with the Shimura and Sarutobi clans was similar; because of their deeper family foundations, they had developed much better. Upon hearing these words, Sarutobi Hiruzen felt they made a great deal of sense.
Deep down, his thirst for power and self-indoctrination led him to believe that this was the result of Hatake Sakumo harboring ambitions for the position of Hokage and plotting a conspiracy. He felt immense anger, believing that Hatake Sakumo had betrayed his trust and support, without ever considering whether the embezzlement itself was right or wrong.
Subsequently, the few of them re-analyzed the course of events, interpreting every single action of Hatake Sakumo as a conspiracy. At the same time, they realized that Hatake Sakumo's prestige at this moment was at its peak, and coupled with his consistently flawless performance, it was nearly impossible to find any flaws.
Chapter 118