Konoha: Uchiha Extremists? Offering Loyalty!

Chapter 79 Shimura Danzo, eager to cause trouble

"I understand, Hiruzen!" Shimura Danzo paused for a moment, then reported, "We're monitoring the Cloud Ninja. The Root has been guarding the front lines and has suffered heavy losses. They urgently need reinforcements!"

What Hiruzen says is unimportant.

How you do it is what matters.

Shifting the blame is fine, but you'll have to pay more!

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath, forcing himself not to spit it out.

What were you monitoring?

The Raikage led the charge into the Land of Whirlpools, and the village didn't even receive the news until Whirlpool Village was destroyed!

How dare you mention 'defending the front line'?

Translate this, what the hell is this called surveillance?!

However, now is not the time to be angry; he needs Danzo.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a drag of his cigarette to calm himself down, and then explained thoughtfully, "The village is also in a difficult situation; Koharu still doesn't have a suitable arrangement."

Danzo Shimura looked understanding and said, "It's alright, you issue the transfer order, and I'll go to the ninja clan to ask for replacements!"

Within the village, many small and medium-sized ninja clans are willing to send members to join Root.

Even some large families are willing to split up and invest in Naruto support.

Unlike ordinary ninjas, clan ninjas with slightly stronger talents receive relatively good treatment once they join Root.

Root has not yet developed the Tongue Root Extinction Technique, and given that Shimura Danzo aspires to become Hokage, he naturally wouldn't place himself in opposition to all the ninja clans.

"Impossible!" Hiruzen Sarutobi refused without even thinking.

Do you want to openly and legitimately contact the ninja clan?

Stop dreaming!

Danzo Shimura slammed his fist on the table in frustration: "Hiruzen, you at least owe me an explanation!"

His forces did suffer losses, but some were preserved.

Some were reported missing, but were actually stationed at outposts outside the village.

Some of them did die in battle, although the battle took place in the Land of Whirlpools.

Furthermore, the village hospital underwent changes, shortening his access to ninja orphans.

To make matters worse.

Danzo Shimura cursed inwardly, "That stupid woman, Koharu, is utterly useless!"

They actually lost Konoha Hospital, such an important place, and couldn't even keep their positions as elders!

"Danzo, stop playing the victim. We only have two bases outside the Forest of Death, that's all."

The roots suffered severe damage?

I don't believe you for a second!

“Alright!” Shimura Danzo continued probing, “Then, what about the Nine-Tails? What will be done with it?”

He learned that Hiruzen Sarutobi had compromised with the Senju clan and that Akimichi Torifu had been promoted to the position of advisor elder, but he was truly unaware of the arrangements for the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

This kind of information wouldn't be spread so easily that everyone would know it.

What kind of good person would so readily expose the identity of the village's top weapon to everyone?

"Lord Mito is in the prime of her life; the Nine-Tails' problem is not our concern for the time being!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, "Let's trust Lady Mito's judgment, just as she trusted us back then!"

He didn't show it on the surface, but he was actually experiencing waves of heartache!

The next Nine-Tails Jinchuriki simply vanished without a trace.

Danzo, all of this was to protect your support position!

"Is that so?" Shimura Danzo's voice remained cold, though he was filled with anger, but he couldn't direct that anger at Lady Mito.

The monkey is really getting old. At this age, he's still trying to pull that trust stuff!

That's a Jinchūriki, his biggest help in becoming Hokage!

Most importantly, wouldn't all the kidnapping of the Vortex Clan have been for nothing?

Changing the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki isn't child's play, where you can just decide who's going to be the father.

Without Mito-sama's cooperation, it's all just wishful thinking.

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly asked, "What have you discovered about your surveillance of Uchiha Yuuki?"

"No! Treating patients and researching ninjutsu, everything is normal." Shimura Danzo shook his head.

Now, he still has some bottom line.

At least they won't fabricate stories or deliberately frame the people in the village!

Trustworthiness and reliability are the keys to gaining Hiruzen Sarutobi's trust.

He won't rashly abandon his principles!

"Indeed, he is a good child who has inherited the Will of Fire."

As if intentionally or unintentionally, Hiruzen Sarutobi remarked, "That child is innocent, unlike the other Uchiha who are so extreme!"

"I understand!" Shimura Danzo turned and left the Hokage's office.

Watching Shimura Danzo leave, and not hearing the sound of a door slamming after a long time, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a little relieved.

As expected, Danzo was much more reliable than Koharu and Enma.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood in front of the ninja world map and began to replan.

Danzo's return was very timely!

The eastern battlefield is occupied by remnants of the Land of Whirlpools and surviving members of the Senju clan, so there is no need to worry about safety.

The fact that the Root organization failed to promptly relay the news of the Raikage's appearance was indeed a major oversight.

But from another perspective, if the Root members encountered the Raikage, there would be no survivors, so there would be no way to pass on information!

"It's good that Danzo is back. He'll distract the Uchiha clan. Once Tomioka has complete control of the police department, the village will be stable."

Hiruzen Sarutobi dared not trust the Uchiha clan, not only because of the Second Hokage's warning.

More importantly, it's Uchiha Tomishi's attitude!

That's overly respectful!

He acts like a lackey, doing whatever he's told, completely unlike the patriarch of a powerful clan during the Warring States period!

In particular, Lady Mito nominated Uchiha Hatsuhime as an advisor elder!

Even if Uchiha Tomioka waits a few days to sell himself, he wouldn't have any doubts after this happened!

Absolutely not!

Uchiha Tomioka maintained his respectful posture as always!

Hiruzen Sarutobi was somewhat troubled, not understanding the Uchiha's plan.

Even if you're taking sides, you shouldn't be so blatant about it!

"Forget it, Danzo stopped the Uchiha from going to the battlefield, and the Flame opened up the situation on the battlefield in the Land of Rain. The Senju's small victory was shattered in an instant!" After a simple analysis, Hiruzen Sarutobi was full of confidence, put down his pipe and sighed, "The advantage is on my side!"

"Uchiha, you should just stick to protecting the village."

In the village, the division of all interests ultimately comes from what is gained on the battlefield. Since the Uchiha clan did not have the opportunity to participate in the war, they had no confidence in dividing the interests.

On the contrary, by supporting the Land of Whirlpools, the Senju clan can also share in the benefits they gain.

Meanwhile, back at the root base, Shimura Danzo reviewed the most recent scrolls and grew increasingly dissatisfied.

Too weak, you monkey!

Since we've decided to take action against the enemy, let's be decisive. What do you mean by saying that the child is innocent?

How could any Uchiha brat be innocent?

Why did they turn such excellent artificial spirit beasts into a business instead of offering them to the village?

That's absolutely evil!

Danzo Shimura has made his decision: he'll start by targeting the Ant Rental Shop and, incidentally, cause some trouble for the Uchiha Clan!

It must be said that the efficiency of the root department in handling matters is indeed remarkably fast.

That day, several villagers who had been drinking and causing trouble all went to the police station.

Putting aside the facts, she started throwing a tantrum!

Unfortunately, the person on duty at the police department at the time happened to be Elder Chu Huo.

He was in a terrible mood. His promising junior had disappeared without a trace, and there had been no news of him for several days.

You prisoners, you've finally run into a brick wall!

Elder Chu Huo instantly appeared in front of the troublemaker, grabbed him, and imprisoned him in a flash!

Just as he was dealing with several similar incidents and recognizing the familiar pattern, a new message began to circulate.

Uchiha Yuuki has reappeared!