Hokage's Office.
The atmosphere was quite heavy. Even though Sarutobi Hiruzen hadn't spoken, the three of them, including Danzo, who had just arrived, could feel a great sense of pressure.
"Hiruzen, what's wrong?"
Utatane Koharu spoke first.
Mitokado Homura's face was full of worry. After all, their abilities were average, and they had managed to achieve their current elder status almost entirely through Sarutobi Hiruzen's support.
So.
Sensing that something was wrong, they were naturally very anxious.
Only Danzo had a face full of disdain.
With Root, his own private army, he was naturally a bit tougher than these two old friends. At this moment, he just leaned indifferently on his cane, sitting in his chair without saying a word.
"Alright, let's talk about business."
Seeing that his old friends had arrived, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't hide anything and briefly recounted what had just happened.
The more he spoke, the angrier he got!
Because under Uchiha Jin's leadership, the Uchiha had completely gotten out of control.
It was precisely because he sensed this that Sarutobi Hiruzen was truly anxious.
Utatane Koharu spoke first: "Bastards! Do they want to rebel?"
"We must punish them!" Mitokado Homura expressed his opinion.
Hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen asked directly: "Then I'll leave this matter to you to handle?"
Almost in an instant.
The two who were still so righteous just now became mute at this moment.
There was no helping it!
Uchiha Jin's strength was too formidable, and the key was that his methods were extremely ruthless. Even when facing them, the Konoha higher-ups, he was unwilling to give even a bit of face.
Danzo, who had died several times last time, had the most say in this.
If they really provoked the other party, people would definitely die!
It was fine to let them howl a couple of times in the Hokage's office, but now to really let the two of them lead a team to deal with Uchiha Jin?
What kind of joke was that? They didn't want to die!
So.
Undoubtedly, they chickened out!
Sarutobi Hiruzen: "..."
Looking at his two old friends who chose to shut up and play dead, a row of black lines appeared on his forehead.
Truly—a sin!
Good for nothing, but number one at playing dead.
Of course.
He didn't really have much hope for these two old friends in his heart.
After a sigh, he looked at Danzo.
In response to this.
Before Sarutobi Hiruzen could speak, Danzo said with a very disdainful tone: "I told you long ago that the Uchiha are a bunch of madmen. The longer you delay, the more likely an accident will happen!"
Hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen's face was full of bitterness.
Yes!
He really regretted it a little.
The Uchiha clan was too uncontrollable, and the power of the Sharingan was full of uncertainty.
Perhaps today he was just a nobody, but tomorrow, after being suddenly stimulated, he would directly burst out with terrifying power.
But, sigh!
After a helpless sigh, Sarutobi Hiruzen put down his pipe: "Now is not the time to pursue accountability. Danzo, I need you to act as soon as possible. You must do everything you can to kill Uchiha Jin!"
His tone was very cold and stern.
A guy who knew how to play with power politics was a threat far beyond what he had faced before.
He had encountered many challenges before, but those enemies all had weaknesses, and it was relatively simple for Sarutobi Hiruzen to deal with them.
For example...
He dared to kill Senju Nawaki and Dan Kato because he knew Tsunade cared more about her two grandfathers' village!
He dared to let the Uzumaki clan be completely exterminated, not at all afraid that Uzumaki Mito would go crazy, because Uzumaki Mito cared about the Senju clan.
Right after Uzumaki Mito died, he started the Hashirama cell experiment and wiped out the Senju clan along the way.
Hatake Sakumo was too upright and cared about his son Kakashi. Namikaze Minato's fatal point was Uzumaki Kushina. Although Jiraiya was upright, he lacked the courage to shatter everything. Even Orochimaru, who seemed cold and ruthless on a daily basis, Sarutobi Hiruzen knew that he valued emotions the most.
Otherwise.
With Orochimaru's intelligence, would he not know that experimenting on villagers would sooner or later be targeted by the Anbu?
No, he knew!
He was just desperate for his teacher and wanted to use this to sever the bond and defect.
Thinking back on the opponents he, Sarutobi Hiruzen, had encountered in his life, he could grasp the weakness of every one of them. Only this guy Uchiha Jin was an exception!
This bastard had no weakness.
He didn't care about the life and death of the Uchiha. As long as his side made a slight move, he would dare to risk the death of the entire Uchiha clan to drag the Sarutobi clan to be buried with them.
Friendship?
He had no friends!
Love?
He had no girl he liked!
Parents?
He had thought of using this to control Uchiha Jin, but now he had no confidence in it.
The reason was simple!
This guy was already a Mangekyou powerhouse himself and now controlled the entire Uchiha, yet he had no intention of rescuing his parents, and didn't even have the mind to negotiate with him to solve this matter.
This person's character was cold, which made Sarutobi Hiruzen feel like a thorn in his back.
Especially since Uchiha Jin was also proficient in power politics. In their several confrontations, he was faintly suppressed by him.
So.
He had no mind to play a power game with Uchiha Jin. He just wanted to kill this bastard as soon as possible.
Simply put, he was preparing to flip the table!
But, unfortunately.
Danzo's tone remained indifferent: "It's still what I said before. I want a battalion of Anbu, and the authorization to have three elites from each ninja clan join Root."
"In addition, give me another 100 million ryo. I'm going to the Exchange Office to find cannon fodder!"
Yes.
Root was his life's work, the basis of his ambition to become Hokage!
He knew very well how terrifying Uchiha Jin was and would never let Root be consumed in such a matter.
In response to this.
Sarutobi Hiruzen slammed the table and roared in anger.
"Danzo, are you crazy?"
"Uchiha Jin is our great enemy. We must get rid of him as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be truly unimaginable."
"This is not the time to bargain. If Uchiha Jin really takes power, do you think he will let you go?"
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura also quickly spoke up to persuade him.
But, unfortunately.
It was useless!
Danzo's face remained indifferent, and he even revealed a trace of disdain.
"Hiruzen, save it."
"Just as you said, Uchiha Jin's threat is a matter for all of us!"
"Why should Root be the only one to be consumed, while you don't contribute any strength? Do I, Danzo, look stupid?"
"My request is right here!"
"Whether you agree or not, you consider it yourself."
Almost in an instant.
With Danzo's words, everyone fell into silence.
Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't say anything either. He did have the idea of consuming Root, but now it seemed that it was definitely not possible.
After pondering for a moment, he spoke again: "One Anbu battalion, I'll give it to you!"
"Not enough!" Danzo shook his head: "I want authorization!"
Sarutobi Hiruzen's face turned ashen with anger, and he roared at him directly: "Don't even think about it. This is absolutely impossible!"
Yes.
Because of the Third War, his reputation was already very bad.
If Konoha couldn't find a more reliable person, the ninja clans would not have agreed to let him be the Hokage.
In this situation, give Danzo authorization?
This was purely asking to die faster!
"Then forget it."
Danzo crossed his arms, his face full of disdain: "I'm not taking this job!"
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