Zaelum
even after knowing all the ins and outs of this matter, the MC let this even unfold. . that's the most pathetic
Let sakumo retire as a ninja. Or become a teacher in the academy. But don’t take any missions any longer. And the mc and kakashi should also stop with missions, go into a training period or something. Let the higher up learn the consequences. Even if they dislike them, what can they do? Sakumo alone can kill them all lol
The key is to go on a mission with Hiruzen Sarutobi’s family members, and other people related to those on Sakumo’s team, get them all killed and come back and say, “Everything is for the mission. I’ll sacrifice everyone, including my own team members. Isn’t that what the village has demanded?” The MC should keep sacrificing team members, hundreds of them, if possible. Until the village finally concedes. It’s the only way to get them to understand.