Chapter 322

The matter Danzo did this time is of great importance, and the impact it has brought has reached a level that Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Hokage, cannot cover up.

The Rock Shinobi's investigation unit of dozens of people was almost wiped out, and Danzo also forced the Five-Tails jinchuriki into a half-beast state.

The most critical thing is that these Rock Shinobi came to investigate the attack on the logistics unit; what does Danzo's attack on this group of Rock Shinobi mean?

Such an act is equivalent to almost admitting that the Rock Shinobi's logistics unit was "wiped out" by Konoha.

Now the grudge is completely settled.

It's equivalent to yellow mud falling into the crotch; even if it's not shit, it's shit.

Under the complex situation of Konoha, the power of the "Hokage" represented by Sarutobi Hiruzen is not as powerful as imagined.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's Hokage status relies on his means of checks and balances.

So Sarutobi Hiruzen walks as carefully as possible with every step, guarding against revealing any flaws that would be attacked by the forces in the village that oppose the Hokage.

If it were normal times, offending the mere Rock Shinobi would be fine; Konoha has a big family and can afford to offend them.

The major forces in the village wouldn't mind going to war with the Rock Shinobi, each trying to find ways to reap all the benefits.

But when is it now?

Konoha is currently unable to take care of itself, and already has two enemies, the Rain Shinobi and the Sand Shinobi, outside; even Konoha, with its big family, cannot afford such tossing.

Under the mistake Danzo made, he established the Rock Shinobi as an enemy for Konoha; if the Rock Shinobi cannot swallow this breath and declare war on Konoha, this matter will be completely out of control.

So if the news Danzo brought is announced, let alone others.

The Uchiha and the Hyuga will definitely explode immediately and pursue the responsibility of him, the Hokage, without saying a word.

After all, who in Konoha doesn't know that Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzo, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu are wearing the same pair of pants?

In the eyes of people in the village, Danzo's fault is almost equivalent to Sarutobi Hiruzen's fault.

Sarutobi Hiruzen also didn't expect that he just sent Danzo to "clean up the mess," but it backfired and caused such a big disaster.

Since the matter has already happened, what Sarutobi Hiruzen needs to think about first is how to deal with it.

What to do?

Even the cunning Sarutobi Hiruzen fell into deep thought at this moment.

At the same time, Sarutobi Hiruzen's gaze toward Danzo became increasingly cold.

He even once thought that since things have come to this, it would be better to just push Danzo out to take the blame and bear all the responsibility.

Even if necessary, he could hand over Danzo to appease the Rock Shinobi's anger.

But soon, Sarutobi Hiruzen dismissed this idea.

Of course, this is not because of any "benevolence and morality" or "partner friendship," but because of deeper reasons.

Over the years, Danzo has done a lot of shady things for him, and some of them were even aimed at some people in the village.

If he pushed Danzo too hard, Danzo would make these public, and the "bright, great, and upright" image that Sarutobi Hiruzen has painstakingly managed would also be shattered.

Not only that, the closeness of the connection between Danzo and Sarutobi Hiruzen is like a person's shadow and body.

Even if Sarutobi Hiruzen could "cut off his arm to save his life," the bad influence brought about would be difficult for even Sarutobi Hiruzen to bear.

The first to bear the brunt is the impact on the Hokage's prestige; if he can't even protect Danzo, who will dare to hang out with Sarutobi Hiruzen in the future? Such an act would cause Sarutobi Hiruzen's popularity in the village to drop sharply.

Most importantly, Sarutobi Hiruzen pushing Danzo out to take the blame seems to be just "dealing with internal problems," but in fact, it is slapping Konoha in the face.

Dignified Konoha, when did it fall to the point of taking the initiative to admit mistakes and sending out ninjas in the village to exchange for peace?

If Sarutobi Hiruzen really did this, I am afraid it would immediately attract criticism again, and the direct impact would still be the decline of his own reputation.

Thinking of this, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally gave up the idea of pushing Danzo out to take the blame.

Sarutobi Hiruzen racked his brains, thinking about how to break the situation.

Finally, he seemed to have thought of a way.

A trace of cold light flashed in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes; this cold gaze made Danzo, who has always been known for being ruthless, feel a tremor in his heart.

"Sarutobi Hiruzen, this old thing, isn't he planning to"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's gaze made Danzo feel scared, because he seemed to have seen such a gaze somewhere before.

Because every time he had a problem himself and pushed others out to take the blame, the gaze he showed seemed to be this one.

Sarutobi Hiruzen intends to sacrifice him!

As soon as this idea appeared in Danzo's heart, Danzo panicked instantly.

Because he suddenly realized that if Sarutobi Hiruzen doesn't protect him now, he is almost certain to die!!!

"Hiruzen, you"

Danzo was about to say something, but Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly interrupted Danzo's words.

"Don't worry about this matter."

"I have a way to handle it."

"Listen clearly, the wind of this matter must absolutely not be leaked!"

"Otherwise, even I can't protect you, do you hear me clearly!!!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen said in a sharp tone, the sharpness in his tone making Danzo feel a bit frightened.

Danzo had never seen such a sharp Sarutobi Hiruzen, so he could only nod repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice.

At the same time, Danzo felt settled in his heart.

Sarutobi Hiruzen saying this basically ruled out the possibility of pushing him out to take the blame.

"Alright, this matter ends here."

"Danzo, you need to rest."

"Go down."

Sarutobi Hiruzen turned his back and said coldly, his tone cold without a trace of emotion.

Seeing this, Danzo didn't speak, got up and left the Hokage's office; if you observe carefully, you can even find that Danzo's legs seemed to be trembling slightly.

After Danzo left, Sarutobi Hiruzen said nothing in the dim room, sitting on the Hokage's seat with a gloomy expression, the power on his body as terrifying as a ghost.

Too terrifying!

Danzo recalled the aura Sarutobi Hiruzen had just emitted, feeling a bit cold in his heart.

Only at this moment did he realize that it seemed he had never understood this "amiable" companion.

At the same time, a trace of relief flashed in Danzo's heart.

Fortunately, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally did not choose to hold him accountable.

But this time, Danzo still lost completely and lost everything.

Although Sarutobi Hiruzen helped him clean up the mess, this does not mean that Danzo himself does not need to bear any responsibility.

Whether it is the loss of the Root ninjas that Danzo painstakingly cultivated, or the temporary loss of the trust of the Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, these impacts are not insignificant.

But soon, Danzo recovered.

Although he was temporarily frightened by Sarutobi Hiruzen's aura, Danzo's title as the "Darkness of the Ninja World" was not made of mud.

He recalled again on the tundra of the Land of Frost, seeing that miraculous power!

"What exactly was that"

Danzo recalled that massive star again, his eyes still carrying a bit of heat and fear.

Even Danzo himself didn't know why he wanted to hide this from Sarutobi Hiruzen, but in the end, Danzo still did it.

He must figure out what this power is.

And how exactly can this power be obtained?

Thinking of this, Danzo's eyes were somewhat deep.