Chapter 236: More Intelligence on Root
Regarding the rumors about Hatake Sakumo, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Destroying dozens of Tailed Beast Balls with a single slash is incredibly fake, but it gives people plenty to talk about.
"Tailed Beasts are legendary, natural-disaster-level monsters. The villagers understand neither Tailed Beasts nor Hatake Sakumo.
"By linking the Tailed Beasts to himself, Hatake Sakumo has promoted his name to all the villagers of Konoha.
"Fox, have your squads secretly spread the rumor that Hatake Sakumo was defeated by the Two-Tails jinchuriki, Ryuhajin.
"Tell them he was driven off by Ryuhajin. We cannot let these rumors about Hatake Sakumo spiral out of control."
"Understood!"
I wonder if the villagers will even believe rumors of his defeat at this point, Yako thought.
In the hearts of the villagers, comparing Hatake Sakumo to a legendary creature like a Tailed Beast was already a tremendous endorsement of his strength.
"Leave the rumors to your subordinates, Fox. You have another mission," Hiruzen Sarutobi said.