Chapter 65: After the Anbu Investigation, Danzo is the Prime Suspect!

In Konoha, the Hokage Building.

Hiruzen Sarutobi sat in his office, with a member of the Anbu Black Ops kneeling before him on one knee.

He wore an expressionless face.

His brows knitted tightly, his tone grave.

"What is the situation with the Hyuga?"

"Reporting to the Hokage, we have found nothing."

The Anbu spoke in a flat tone, briefly recounting the process before hesitating to add, "The Anbu guarding Konoha, the Uchiha Police Force, and the Anbu itself have detected no irregularities."

"The Seal Division has also reported back; the sealing array remains intact, and no trace of chakra fluctuation has been found."

"According to our Anbu's speculation, this must be the work of an insider!"

"Otherwise, with Konoha's defenses, even other ninja villages could not have acted without leaving a single trace!"

"Especially the Hyuga clan's defenses are even more rigorous; over fifty Byakugan users monitor them twenty-four hours a day. Without an insider's help, a normal ninja could never evade everyone to precisely kill nine members of the Hyuga Main Family."

"Even if a Kage-level expert attacked, they might kill these Hyuga Main Family members, but they could not possibly hide their presence and leave no trace!"

Having finished speaking, the Anbu immediately bowed deeply.

He was only responsible for reporting the Anbu's investigation; how to proceed next was the Hokage's concern.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi fell completely silent.

Moments later.

After waving his hand to dismiss the Anbu, he let out an involuntary sigh of helplessness.

"Danzo, is it Itachi?"

"Within all of Konoha, I can think of no one but Itachi who could accomplish these things."

"But, why?"

"Our main target right now is the Uchiha; why would Itachi provoke the Hyuga?"

"Do Itachi not fear that other clans will notice and rise up in rebellion together?"

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi murmured to himself.

Clearly.

The Anbu's investigation had completely led him astray.

However, it was no wonder!

After all, when it came to the trouble stirred up within Konoha, nine times out of ten it was undoubtedly Danzo.

Bang!

At that very moment, the office door was kicked open.

Danzo, his face gloomy, walked straight in.

His face was sinister, his killing intent fierce; he spoke first upon entering.

"Hiruzen, I know what Itachi are thinking."

"I have seen the Anbu's investigation report; on the surface, it does indeed bear my style."

"I can understand your suspicion of me."

"But what I must say is that I did not do this."

"I am innocent; I did not attack the Hyuga!"

"That damn bastard, if I ever catch him, I will make him understand what true cruelty is!"

Shimura Danzo roared in fury.

Yes.

He was not stupid.

Upon receiving the Anbu's investigation report, his face immediately darkened, and he smashed his desk.

Good heavens!

Sitting at home, yet a blame fell from the sky.

If he had actually done it, that would be one thing, but the problem is he truly did not do it!

The Byakugan is a good thing.

But the problem is, he has no use for it!

If needed on the battlefield, he could simply request personnel from the Hyuga clan; why would he go kill members of the Hyuga clan?

Was he bored?

The only thing he truly cared about and wanted was the Uchiha's Sharingan.

Because that could increase his own power!

In Shimura Danzo's view, the Byakugan was highly replaceable and did not require his personal control.

Moreover, the Byakugan was only useful on the battlefield; in actual combat, its power was weak, and it had no potential for future improvement.

This was unlike the Sharingan.

The Sharingan had clear possibilities for advancement.

From one tomoe to three tomoe, and then to the Mangekyo, the Eternal Mangekyo...

Compared to that, what was the Byakugan?

The more he thought, the angrier he became.

He, Shimura Danzo, had spent his entire life framing others; how could he accept being framed by someone else?

He would not take the blame for this!

Considering this, he had rushed over specifically to explain himself to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

But, unfortunately.

He said a great deal, but Hiruzen Sarutobi did not listen at all.

"Enough, Danzo."

"I never said I would deal with Itachi. The Hyuga clan lacks the courage to cause trouble; they do not have the backbone of the Uchiha."

"If they did it, so be it. As long as it cannot be traced, the Hyuga clan must swallow the bitter fruit themselves."

"However, I still wish to remind Itachi: our primary target is the Uchiha."

"Before the Uchiha are resolved, I do not want Itachi to act against other ninja clans!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression grew grave.

Yes.

A few main branch Hyuga? Mere trash.

Except for the main branch elders of the Hyuga, no one cares whether they live or die.

So.

Regarding Danzo, he merely offered a warning.

But, on the other side.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi had not spoken, it would have been fine; but with this persuasion, Danzo's face grew even darker.

Damn it.

It really wasn't me!

But there was no way out.

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He knew some things could not be explained; his image in Konoha was far too poor.

In short, whenever a bad thing happened, the vast majority of people's first thought was him.

This, ah!

Thinking of his future, where he still wished to run for Hokage.

No, he must change.

His image could not be ruined like this.

At this thought, he took a deep breath.

He was also too lazy to dwell on this matter with Hiruzen Sarutobi and simply spoke in a cold tone: "In any case, this matter truly was not me. There is no need for me to lie to Itachi; whether Itachi believe it or not is up to Itachi."

After finishing, he turned and left.

Hiruzen Sarutobi fell silent for a moment. Could it really not be Danzo?

But, never mind.