Chapter 547

Isn't that why the Daimyos of various countries created things like the 'Twelve Guardian Ninja', and even frequently and secretly instigated wars every "803" times, just hoping that war could completely eliminate the ninjas?

Those who can become people in power are not stupid!

Everyone basically knows it in their hearts, but for the time being, no one can think of a way to completely eliminate the other side!

That is why they can only barely maintain this fragile balance.

Sarutobi Arashi understands all these things.

However, it is a pity.

That idiot Asuma Sarutobi doesn't understand these things at all.

Now...

Shinnosuke is dead, and since he is dead, and Asuma is unreliable, within the entire Sarutobi clan, he is the only one who can carry the banner.

And, only him!

In this situation, how could he not be excited?

Therefore,

thinking that he is about to take control of the entire Sarutobi clan and even inherit Hiruzen Sarutobi's vast, almost infinite legacy, he is now trembling with excitement.

After a soft sigh, Sarutobi Arashi revealed a faint smile.

"I have finally won."

"After acting subservient for so long, after being a dog for so long."

"Now, at last, the rain has cleared!"

And, on the other side.

Reception room.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's brows were slightly furrowed.

Clearly,

he still does not know that his eldest son has been killed by three 'old friends' in league with his own clan's genius.

So, at this moment,

he is still worried about the Uchiha matter.

Especially after hearing Nara Shikaku's analysis, while breaking out in a cold sweat, he immediately summoned the three 'old friends' and, after briefly explaining the situation, spoke in a deep tone.

"Everyone, I have regrets!"

"I truly did not expect the Uchiha to be so cunning."

"They even directed such a grand play just to get me to take the bait."

"But, Shikaku is right."

"Regardless of the truth of the matter, I must accept this group of Uchiha led by Shisui, and I must even treat them as well as possible to dispel the wariness of the other ninja clans."

"After all, to pull this off, the Uchiha have already sacrificed several lives."

"If I were to say directly that the Uchiha's defection to me is fake, then regardless of whether we can produce evidence, the other ninja clans will definitely conclude that we are burning bridges, and that we chose to abandon Shisui once we saw he had no utility value."

"However, I am truly unwilling!"

"For Shisui, I paid two hundred million ryo, and I even let this group of Uchiha live directly inside the Sarutobi clan."

"What is this?"

"Letting the enemy live in one's own home?"

"Can I sleep at night like this?"

"So, absolutely not!"

"I called everyone here so late just to ask you all if you can think of any other way?"

"While dealing with this matter, we must be able to plug the mouths of the major ninja clans."

"So that no one can find any fault!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked annoyed.

Especially when he spoke, he was gritting his teeth!

It could be seen

that this Uchiha scheme had truly angered him.

But, what to do?

He really couldn't think of any good way.

Therefore,

he could only pin his hopes on the old friends before him.

Koharu Utatane: "..."

Homura Mitokado: "..."

Danzo Shimura: "..."

After the three of them looked at each other, they were all completely dumbfounded.

Clearly,

none of them had expected the Uchiha to play such a hand.

But, one has to admit,

this scheme really did hit them where it hurt, leaving them unable to think of any good solution for the moment.

After all, just as Nara Shikaku said,

this is an open conspiracy!

Unless they completely tear off the mask, there is simply no way to solve it.

On the contrary, Danzo,

he just looked at everyone indifferently, then spoke coldly.

"This is easy to solve!"

"Since Shisui and the others have defected to us, let's just arrange for them to join the Root."

"My Root is buried deep underground, and everything we do is for Konoha."

"Since Shisui and the others have this mindset, they must have already prepared themselves to sacrifice everything for Konoha."

"So, our Root welcomes the addition of such talent."

The others' mouths twitched.

Good grief!

Looking at Danzo's solemn posture, it might have actually worked if it were someone else.

But, Danzo...

They couldn't even be bothered to complain!

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke first: "Absolutely not!"

"The Root's reputation is too poor; if we let Shisui and the others join the Root, it will only drive the other ninja clans toward the Uchiha."

Danzo's expression remained calm upon hearing this.

He just shrugged his shoulders casually and said with disdain: "In that case, I have no other ideas."

Yes.

Ever since he killed Shinnosuke Sarutobi tonight, he had effectively become estranged from Hiruzen Sarutobi.

You must know, for many things,

evidence is essentially not needed!

As long as Shinnosuke Sarutobi goes missing, then even without any reason, Hiruzen Sarutobi would suspect them.

Subsequently,

as long as the Anbu investigates, Koharu, Homura, himself, Sarutobi Arashi...

Many of their actions tonight could not be hidden.

It just so happened that they were each acting on their own tonight, and it just so happened that Shinnosuke went missing tonight.

Even if Hiruzen Sarutobi were stupid, he could guess the truth.

Not to mention,

because they wanted to truly form an alliance and submit their 'pledge of allegiance' to each other, they never intended to hide it.