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"I just received news that after I left, Yahiko founded an organization that pursues world peace, called Akatsuki."
The third generation wondered, "Isn't this good enough?"
It's unrealistic, but it's not a bad thing to hear about it.
“It would be good if Yahiko were here, but he was plotted against and killed. Nagato’s ideas have changed, and Akatsuki has now become a mercenary group.”
The Third Hokage rubbed his temples: "Is Danzo the mastermind behind this?"
Upon hearing the phrase "scheming leads to death,"
The first person the Third Hokage thought of was Danzo.
Jiraiya nodded: "Danzo killed Yahiko, and now Nagato and Konan are eager to avenge Konoha."
"boom!"
The third generation slammed his fist on the table.
He hasn't gotten this angry in a long time.
Konoha was already in a precarious state, and Danzo brought such a powerful enemy upon it.
The Rinnegan's abilities are unknown, but it's definitely not easy to deal with.
They could have been brought in as allies, or even brought in Konoha.
Such a good opportunity, but Danzo ruined it.
idiot!
The Third Hokage sighed: "Where did you get this information? Is there any way to salvage this situation?"
"Konan is now an Uchiha. On the surface, she is representing Amegakure to celebrate Kawasaki's inauguration, but in reality, she plans to join forces with Kawasaki to deal with Danzo."
"Kawasaki again!"
The three generations were furious.
But this is not the time to argue with Kawasaki.
"I'll call Danzo over right away. You stay here for now."
The Third Hokage had planned to abandon Danzo a couple of days ago.
The manpower has been arranged. Although the root base is still there, the root has not yet recovered its vitality.
The people of Tuanzang could only hide and go into hiding; they could not openly gather together.
Jiraiya was left behind to prevent Danzo from resorting to desperate measures.
Jiraiya opened the door and let the ANBU members in: "Bring Danzo here."
"Yes."
The room is well soundproofed.
The Anbu outside had no idea what the Hokage and Jiraiya were discussing.
.....
Danzo has been hiding in Root organization these days, and the announcement just now has given him another wave of infamy.
Yeah, the negative kind.
"Lord Danzo, there's been no response from Line 3. They're not planning to buy information anymore."
The members of the root report below.
Danzo frowned. Was he not going to buy intelligence, but instead send someone to investigate personally?
Danzo knew his previous scheme had failed when Kawasaki had invited so many people in such a grand manner.
If the Hidden Cloud Village has such a good opportunity, they will definitely send people to investigate the Hidden Leaf Village themselves.
I knew Kawasaki was no ordinary man; he made such a big fuss as soon as he got back.
The development of the roots is now stuck, and he has only managed to obtain the title of honorary elder.
This is a world of difference from his previous position as Hokage's assistant.
He has no longer recruited new people from various ethnic groups under any pretext.
Now that Yamanaka Fu and Aburame Tori have been eradicated, all that's left are some new recruits whose training has been interrupted.
Of all the people in there, only Sai is somewhat useful.
However, Sai is not yet fully trained and cannot be of great use at this time!
Is there anything else?
Danzo has really suffered a lot of setbacks recently, and his funds are a bit tight. He's just waiting for an opportunity to turn things around.
"That lord has contacted us again, wanting us to investigate the Uchiha clan's background."
Danzo's eyelids drooped. Zetsu had just attacked Naruto not long ago. What was he planning to do now?
Kawasaki has already returned. The Uchiha clan isn't so easy to infiltrate; Obito suffered a huge loss before.
Besides, Itachi is still hiding at home and hasn't shown himself.
Danzo glanced at his arm; those seals were just in case.
Their technique for fusing interstitial cells is far more advanced than ours.
But I can't trust this person, so I can only lend him a hand. Ideally, he could...
"Lord Danzo, the Third Hokage requests your presence."
People from the Root came in from outside, interrupting Danzo's thoughts.
Danzo thought for a moment and figured Hiruzen probably wanted to discuss the matter of fighting against Kawasaki with him.
After all, he's always been the one to handle this kind of work.
Danzo went to the Hokage's office without any attendants, just like any other day.
.....
In Konoha Village.
In the Hokage Building's office.
"What if Naruto gets into danger while you're not by his side?"
The Third Hokage suddenly remembered Jiraiya, who had been assigned to look after Naruto.
Jiraiya disagreed: "Tsunade is in the Uchiha area, Kawasaki wouldn't dare to make any rash moves."
"I'm telling you, old man, you've been watching Naruto every day for so many years, and I've never heard of him causing any trouble. What's the rush?"
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The Third Hokage said in a deep voice, "Isn't keeping an eye on him for his safety? If it weren't for a few ANBU members following him last time, Naruto would have been kidnapped long ago."
Jiraiya curled his lip: "You're right, you're right, I can't argue with you."
Jiraiya always had a lazy and carefree demeanor, and even the Third Hokage couldn't do anything about it, since he was always like that.
"Dong dong dong."
"Come in."
After the door opened, two teams of secret agents were guarding the entrance.
The Third Hokage nodded, and the eight members of the Dark Division entered in turn.
The Third Hokage gave a hand gesture, and several Anbu members quickly disappeared into various parts of the office.
At first glance, you wouldn't realize that there were eight extra people hiding here.
The door was open, and the Third Hokage was sitting at the desk at the far end, waiting for Danzo.
Not long after, Danzo walked in alone.
But as soon as he entered, Jiraiya quietly closed the door behind him.
And stood by the door.
Danzo's face darkened as he looked at the Third Hokage opposite him: "Hiruzen, what do you want to do?"
The Third Hokage leisurely lit a cigarette: "Danzo, during the Third Shinobi World War, did you send someone to Amegakure?"
Danzo's face was gloomy as he looked around.
The third generation of clappers, eight secret agents, emerged from their hiding places and completely surrounded Danzo.
Danzo was silent for a moment: "Even so, so what?"
Jiraiya couldn't help but ask, "Why did you frame Yahiko and force him to his death!?"
Danzo slightly raised his chin: "Why should I explain my actions to you?"
"you!..."
Jiraiya was furious.
The Third Hokage reached out and stopped the enraged Jiraiya.
The Third Hokage sighed: "Danzo, you have no grudge against Yahiko, why did you do this?"
Danzo looked at the Third Hokage, then at Jiraiya, and then around at the Anbu.
He sneered, "Utterly foolish. Do you even know what Yahiko's Akatsuki organization does?"
"Spread peace!"
Jiraiya answered.
Danzo narrowed his eyes: "Back then, our Konoha was the strongest ninja village. Hiruzen, you Sannin, and Minato were all there. It was very likely that we would unify the ninja world."
The Third Hokage looked at Danzo in surprise. He had only thought Danzo was ambitious before, but he never expected that Danzo had the idea of unifying the ninja world.
Ignoring the Third Hokage's gaze, Danzo continued, "But the Akatsuki organization has been promoting 'peace' extensively, creating numerous obstacles on Konoha's path to unification."
"Is that why?"
Jiraiya was also surprised.
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