Chapter 662

Hiruzen Sarutobi thinking of Danzo Shimura first was naturally not framing him.

After all, he really had conducted Wood Style experiments, and there was a survivor named Yamato, now known as Tenzo of the Anbu.

Since there was one survivor, there could be a second one.

Given Danzo Shimura's personality, he was indeed capable of such things.

It was just like throwing Tenzo to him to confuse him, so he could hide the second survivor.

Sharingan plus Wood Style, two major Kekkei Genkai gathered in one body—Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't even dare to imagine how strong that would be.

Very well!

Danzo Shimura, Itachi have hidden this from me so well!

Hiruzen Sarutobi now wished he could rush to the Shimura clan's compound, grab Danzo Shimura, and interrogate him fiercely.

But with Kitazawa and Kakashi Hatake in front of him, he temporarily suppressed the impulse in his heart.

"Tell me the process of the battle in detail."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said after sitting back down.

"Yes."

Kakashi Hatake started from his and Kitazawa's swordsmanship, to finally severing one of Obito's arms, letting him escape.

"Itachi did very well."

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but praise after listening, "Especially Kitazawa being able to find his weakness in such a short time."

With a severed arm and serious injuries, it would be much easier to find him.

As long as he was in the Hidden Leaf Village, no matter how Danzo Shimura hid him, he wouldn't be able to escape his eyes.

"Itachi've worked hard today; don't talk about this to anyone."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand and said, "I will immediately send people to investigate this mysterious masked man."

He didn't have any intelligence now, so it was hard to say anything to Kakashi Hatake and Kitazawa.

"Hokage-sama, if there are results, I hope Itachi can notify me."

Kakashi Hatake hesitated and said, "This person gave me a familiar feeling; perhaps I have seen him before."

"Itachi've seen him? That is indeed a useful clue."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and said, "I will notify Itachi once there are results."

"Thank Itachi, Hokage-sama."

Kakashi Hatake bowed slightly and left the Hokage's office together with Kitazawa.

"Haru."

Hiruzen Sarutobi called out immediately.

"Hokage-sama."

Anbu ninja Haru pushed the door open and walked in.

"Where is Danzo now?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked.

"Still at the Shimura clan."

Haru replied.

"Take the Anbu and come with me to the Shimura clan."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood up, suddenly paused, and said, "Don't bring Itachi."

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Haru turned and left.

After waiting for a few minutes, Hiruzen Sarutobi walked toward the Shimura clan's compound.

Soon, he arrived at his destination.

"Hiruzen."

Danzo Shimura had already received the news in advance and was waiting at the entrance.

Upon seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi, he hurriedly went to greet him.

Danzo Shimura only had one thought in his heart at this moment: his old friend hadn't forgotten him; it had only been a few days, and he couldn't help but come to find him.

He naturally assumed Hiruzen Sarutobi had run over to reinstate him.

After all, he hadn't made any mistakes during this time, so it couldn't be that he was here specifically to find trouble.

"Itachi all step back."

Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand and said, "I have something to discuss with Danzo privately."

The other Shimura clan ninjas left immediately upon hearing this.

"Hiruzen, what is it?"

Danzo Shimura asked very relaxedly.

"I ask Itachi."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression became extremely serious, "Besides Tenzo, are there any other survivors of the Wood Style experiments?"

"...?"

Danzo Shimura was stunned.

What is going on?

Why are Itachi asking about the Wood Style experiments again?

Could it be that Tsunade discovered something?

"As far as I know, Tenzo is the only survivor."

Danzo Shimura said with a firm tone.

"Danzo!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly raised his volume, "I am not joking with Itachi! Itachi better confess honestly!"

Why are Itachi yelling so loudly?

Danzo Shimura was startled.

But after coming to his senses, he felt his scalp go numb.

He understood Hiruzen Sarutobi and knew he wouldn't ask such a question for no reason.

Then there was only one truth.

"Hiruzen, did Itachi see a second Wood Style ninja?"

Danzo Shimura couldn't help but ask.

"That's right."

Hiruzen Sarutobi admitted.

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

Danzo Shimura hurriedly denied, "When I arrived at Orochimaru's laboratory back then, only Tenzo was alive!"

"Could it be that Orochimaru hid a second Wood Style survivor?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face suddenly sank as he asked.

"Very likely!"

Danzo Shimura's eyes lit up as he said, "The Wood Style experiments were led by Orochimaru; I mainly provided materials and funds!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but furrow his brow.

He stood where he was, lost in thought.

Judging from Danzo Shimura's reaction, he should have been telling the truth.

Then was it really Orochimaru?

But if it was Orochimaru, why did he send this Wood Style ninja to attack Kakashi Hatake and Kitazawa?

Did he have a grudge against Kakashi Hatake?

"That bastard Orochimaru actually lied to me!"

Danzo Shimura said very unhappily.