Chapter 317: Hiruzen Sarutobi

"Don't Itachi know why Danzo Shimura is so bold?"

Tsunade asked back bluntly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a bit awkward upon hearing this.

At least there are outsiders here, can't Itachi save me some face?

"There is no doubt that Danzo Shimura's actions violate the rules of Konoha."

Tsunade set the tone and asked, "Old man, what do Itachi say we should do?"

What else can be done?

Of course, handle it according to the rules.

For someone else, Hiruzen Sarutobi might be able to solve this matter silently with Danzo Shimura in private.

But Tsunade can't; since she took the initiative to manage this matter, there must be a reasonable result.

After all, she has too many identities, and no one in Konoha dares to ignore her.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was thinking when he suddenly froze.

He couldn't remember how long it had been since Tsunade had asked about Konoha's affairs.

Could it be that she walked out of the shadow?

No, probably not.

The reason Tsunade managed this matter was because of her good relationship with Nonō Yakushi and Kitazawa.

But regardless of the reason, this was the first time she had intervened in Konoha's affairs in many years.

And it also involved high-level officials like Danzo Shimura.

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but fall into thought.

"Do Itachi need so long to think about something with such clear cause and effect?"

Tsunade was a bit dissatisfied when she saw him silent, "Do Itachi want to shield Danzo Shimura?"

"Of course not."

Hiruzen Sarutobi came back to his senses and immediately said, "Since I am the Hokage, I will not let anyone break the rules of Konoha."

"That's good."

Tsunade snorted and said, "Itachi arrange it now."

"No, Itachi should arrange it."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said with a laugh.

"What do Itachi mean?"

Tsunade couldn't help but focus her gaze and ask.

"This matter was investigated by Itachi, and Itachi know the situation best."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said unhurriedly, "I grant Itachi temporary authority to mobilize the Anbu."

Tsunade was stunned for a few seconds before she understood.

This is Hiruzen Sarutobi's conspiracy.

Letting her mobilize the Anbu to handle this matter, and it also involves Danzo Shimura; it won't take long for the entire Konoha and even the ninja world to know.

By then, everyone will misunderstand her.

That is, Tsunade, one of the Sannin of Konoha, has officially returned to Konoha.

And in this gap, maybe it's aimed at the position of Hokage.

"I don't have time; Itachi arrange for someone else to handle it."

Tsunade refused without thinking.

"Others won't do."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and said, "Facing Danzo and his Root, they will inevitably have problems."

"Then Itachi go."

Tsunade frowned and said.

"I am the Hokage, I have a lot of things to do, and I'm too busy."

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly sighed and said, "And I am old, and my energy is not as good as before."

"..."

Tsunade wanted to say something but stopped, not knowing what to say.

She is not afraid of anything, but she is afraid of people playing the emotional card with her.

Although she sometimes disagrees with Hiruzen Sarutobi's decisions, he is ultimately her teacher.

"Alright."

Tsunade sighed and finally agreed.

"Haru."

Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately called the Anbu ninja Haru outside the door.

"Hokage-sama."

Haru bowed slightly and saluted.

"From now on, the Anbu will listen to Tsunade's orders until the matter is resolved."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said directly.

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Haru was a bit surprised, but not much.

Theoretically, the Anbu is only loyal to the Hokage.

However, Tsunade's status is there, and it was an order from Hiruzen Sarutobi, so naturally, she should listen.

Kitazawa, who had been silent throughout the whole process, only wanted to say three words: old fox.

Tsunade's personality is so strong, yet she still fell for Hiruzen Sarutobi's trap.

However, it's not appropriate to say it's a trap.

After all, Danzo Shimura would be willing to fall for such a trap every day.

Kitazawa was thoughtful.

Is Hiruzen Sarutobi trying to abdicate and let the virtuous take over?

Kitazawa originally thought it would be like the original work, waiting until Orochimaru launched the Konoha Crush plan before the Fifth Hokage would appear.

It seems that the impact of Tsunade's early return is greater than he imagined.

But from another perspective, Hiruzen Sarutobi saved his life.

After Tsunade becomes Hokage, Orochimaru will most likely not launch any Konoha Crush plan.

But it's hard to say.

After all, one of the purposes of Orochimaru's Konoha Crush plan is to take away Sasuke Uchiha.

Unless the Uchiha Massacre doesn't happen and Itachi Uchiha doesn't defect.

Kitazawa is also not sure if the Uchiha Massacre will happen.

But he doesn't hope it happens.

After all, Sasuke Uchiha is his student.

If he defects from Konoha like in the original work, Kitazawa will have many fewer tasks.

"Let's go to the Anbu office."

Tsunade left the Hokage's office without saying a word.

With her personality, since she agreed, she must get it done as quickly as possible.

This is what is called vigorous and resolute.

The Anbu has an office in the Hokage building.

It is usually used by captains like Haru.

The Anbu has seventy members.

From top to bottom, they are the General Captain, Deputy General Captain, and four squad captains.

Each squad has seventeen people, divided into four teams.

In the original work, Itachi Uchiha became an Anbu squad captain at thirteen.

As for the current Anbu General Captain, it is Hiruzen Sarutobi's eldest son, and also Konohamaru Sarutobi's father.

Konohamaru Sarutobi had quite a few scenes in the original work and was Naruto Uzumaki's little follower.

But he is only two years old now.

"I want to know the location of Root member Kabuto Yakushi immediately."