"Kakashi, we are discussing the Uchiha matter right now. Do not try to change the subject by throwing dirt on Danzō."
At this moment, Koharu Utatane had no choice but to step forward.
If she let Kakashi continue, god knows what other dirty laundry of Danzō Shimura's he would expose.
"I was talking about him, not you, wasn't I?"
"When you're old, you should go back and enjoy a peaceful retirement, not boss others around."
"You could have enjoyed your twilight years in peace, but you couldn't stand the loneliness and insisted on meddling in village affairs."
"After this is over, acting in cahoots with Danzō Shimura... what kind of good ending do you think awaits you?"
Looking at Koharu Utatane in front of him, Kakashi spoke expressionlessly.
"Stop your nonsense! What right do you have to accuse me, you who treat human life like grass?!"
"Konoha has absolutely no need for the existence of such a cold-blooded Hokage like you!"
Koharu Utatane spoke with a gloomy expression.
She was now essentially tied to Danzō Shimura's war chariot.
If Danzō Shimura didn't have so much dirt on him, even if the forced abdication failed, she would at most go home to retire. But as it stood, she had no choice but to follow Danzō Shimura down this dark path to the end.
Kakashi had lost interest in paying attention to these three people. He closed his eyes for a nap, letting the three of them stand there in front of him.
If they wanted to stand there like they were being punished, let them stand.
Political struggle?
What kind of political struggle was this?
Danzō Shimura had too much dirt on him. From the moment he chose to confront Kakashi directly, the outcome was destined.
If it were the old Hiruzen Sarutobi sitting in this seat...
Hiruzen Sarutobi, considering their decades of friendship, naturally gave Danzō the confidence to do whatever he wanted.
In the end, Danzō Shimura's biggest backer was Hiruzen Sarutobi.
That was the only reason he could do so many outrageous things.
It was a pity that Danzō Shimura couldn't see such an obvious answer. He self-righteously believed that Konoha couldn't survive without him.
He believed that only a Konoha led by him would be truly strong.
Letting this kind of person become Hokage would be the greatest disaster for Konoha.
Thinking back to when Tobirama Senju used the choice of acting as a decoy during a crisis to select the next Hokage... even if Danzō Shimura had volunteered before Hiruzen Sarutobi, he probably wouldn't have become Hokage.
The most likely result would have been Tobirama Senju taking Danzō Shimura along to fight Kinkaku and Ginkaku, and both dying together.
However...
If Danzō Shimura had truly died back then, that would have been his greatest contribution to Konoha.
As for Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado?
These two should have learned from Torifu Akimichi, honestly handing over power early and enjoying their retirement at home.
Meanwhile, the three, including Danzō Shimura, looked at Kakashi, who was napping with his eyes closed, and their expressions turned ugly.
What was this?
Did he simply not put them in his eyes at all?!
When had they, the Konoha elders who had held high positions and great power for decades, ever received such treatment?!
It was simply...
Bullying people too much!
"Kakashi!"
Koharu Utatane looked at the Hokage before her and shouted angrily.
However, what greeted her were eyes devoid of any emotion, cold as frost.
This sent a chill through her body, and cold sweat couldn't help but break out on her back.
This guy...
He really wanted to kill her!
Serving as a Hokage Advisor for decades had made her forget the life-and-death slaughter of the battlefield.
Now, that brief moment of a cold gaze made her recall those days of licking blood from the blade tip.
Time passed second by second, and the atmosphere in the office grew increasingly silent.
Until...
The office door was pushed open, emitting an aged creaking sound, causing Kakashi to slightly open his eyes and look at the visitor.
"Lord Hokage."
"You were looking for me."
At this moment, Itachi Uchiha's mental state wasn't very good either. He had been comforting the remaining clansmen when he was called over by Hayate Gekkō in the midst of his busy schedule.
"Itachi, you've come at just the right time."
Seeing Itachi Uchiha, Kakashi's attitude softened slightly.
"Tell the three elders the causes and consequences of the Uchiha coup."
"For them, the words of others carry more weight."
"Otherwise, these three are intent on pushing me off the Hokage's seat."
Kakashi's words carried a note of mockery, causing Koharu Utatane's face to darken even further.
"Yes, Lord Hokage."
Itachi Uchiha nodded respectfully, walked forward slowly past the three of them, stood by the Hokage's desk, looked at the three highly respected elders of the village, and spoke calmly:
"The Uchiha Clan, due to dissatisfaction..."
The words were few, but they explained the Uchiha matter clearly.
Summarized, it came down to four words.
They brought it upon themselves.
"So, is this your reliance?"
"Kakashi."
Danzō Shimura leaned on his cane and spoke calmly.
Did he not know the causes and consequences of the Uchiha coup?
For Danzō Shimura, it was best if the Uchiha all died out.
But if he thought the explanation of just one person would make him, Danzō Shimura, back down, he was underestimating people too much.
"Is that not allowed?"
Kakashi calmly met Danzō Shimura's gaze and asked in return.
"This is your witness. Now let him withdraw; it is time for my witness to come up."
Hearing Danzō Shimura's words, Kakashi frowned slightly.
His witness?
What witness does he have?
But Kakashi still looked at Itachi Uchiha. Itachi understood and said:
"I will wait outside for Lord Hokage's summons."
After saying that, he respectfully exited the office and closed the door.
Seeing Itachi Uchiha withdraw, Kakashi looked at Danzō Shimura with a lack of interest and said:
"Where is your witness?"
Seeing that only the three of them and Kakashi remained in the room, the corners of Danzō Shimura's mouth revealed a bizarre arc.
"I will have my witness come over right now, Kakashi."
Saying that, he waved his hand.
Kakashi frowned, watching him, wanting to see what tricks he was up to.
However, Danzō Shimura's beckoning motion suddenly changed, abruptly placing his hand on the gauze wrapped around his head.
Kakashi's expression changed slightly upon seeing this.
Kotoamatsukami?!
No!
Shisui Uchiha was killed by him, and even those Mangekyō Sharingan were swallowed by fish.
It couldn't be Kotoamatsukami, so what was it?!
However, it was already too late. No matter how fast Kakashi was, he couldn't stop Danzō Shimura from lifting the gauze with the hand placed by his eye.
"Izanami."
In an instant, accompanied by the spreading of a strange pupil power, Kakashi went completely stiff on the spot!
From the very beginning, Danzō Shimura didn't have any damn witness or evidence.
He had stalled until now just to set up the nodes for the Izanami ocular technique.
It was just that Danzō didn't expect Itachi Uchiha, son of Fugaku, to be Kakashi's man.
Such methods... even Danzō had to applaud.
"What are you doing, Danzō!"
Seeing Kakashi suddenly freeze in place, Koharu Utatane's scalp went numb.
She didn't expect Danzō Shimura to be so treasonous, openly making a move on the incumbent Hokage in the Hokage's office.
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