When this scene appeared on the large, black-bordered screen, the Konoha F4 immediately sensed that something was wrong. Did this mean the following scenes would be shown in excruciating detail?
It was over.
Information exposure was one thing, but on the other hand, how could the Konoha F4 not know the content of their own meetings? Hiruzen Sarutobi's forehead was dripping with large beads of sweat.
Orochimaru's eyes lit up. Things just got more interesting.
Inside the Root Organization's underground base, Danzo's expression was unpredictable. Thinking of his recent statement, he suddenly felt as if his nose was turning red with embarrassment. Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado exchanged glances, both seeing the panic in each other's eyes.
"Hmph!"
In a nameless bar in Tanzaku Gai, Tsunade slammed her sake bottle down. "A bunch of old fogeys!"
"Lady Tsunade, you can't drink anymore," Shizune said, holding Tonton as she quickly stepped forward to persuade her.
"I'm not drunk!" Tsunade pushed her away. She turned her head; she had been paying close attention to Senju Tobirama and Senju Hashirama in the chat room. It was so good to hear their voices again. However, she still hadn't heard the voices of the two people she also cared about, and she couldn't help but feel a little lost. But she also didn't want to speak first.
Seeing this, Shizune shook her head helplessly. Then, holding Tonton, she sat quietly beside Tsunade.
The scene continued.
["Hiruzen, you still need to give us an explanation for this matter."]
[After a subtle glance from Danzo, Utatane Koharu was the first to attack.]
["The Jinchuriki should be monitored under our control."]
["Letting him live in Konoha like this—who knows what might happen?"]
["If it happens again... at this stage, it's too risky for Konoha."]
[Following Utatane Koharu, Homura Mitokado, also an Advisor, spoke in a deep voice.]
[Sip—]
[However, Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed calm and content, even taking a leisurely puff from his pipe.]
["Danzo, what about you?"]
[Then, Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Danzo, signaling him to speak quickly if he had anything to say.]
[Danzo said expressionlessly: "Hiruzen, Koharu and Homura's words are reasonable."]
["The Jinchuriki belongs to Konoha, not just to you."]
["You did this without consulting us at all."]
["By all accounts, the Jinchuriki should not be outside our control."]
["So?" Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his eyebrows.]
["Hand him over to Root. His behavior when he left makes me very uneasy."]
["If you cannot guarantee his absolute loyalty to Konoha, then don't play with fire."]
"The darkness of Konoha lives up to its name!" Here it comes—Ōnoki was starting again.
"Hmph! That old man is also thinking of Konoha. Furthermore, this is an internal matter of my village. What are your intentions by constantly slandering it?!" Danzo naturally retorted without showing weakness.
[Hiruzen Sarutobi did not speak but continued smoking his pipe.]
["Hiruzen, handing him over to Root is indeed a good choice. At least it can guarantee the Jinchuriki's absolute loyalty to Konoha," Utatane Koharu spoke.]
["Oh?" Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at her. "Loyalty? To Konoha? Or to Root?"]
[Utatane Koharu immediately shut her mouth.]
["I have already arranged this matter; no need to say more."]
["Danzo, withdraw your men. I don't want Naruto to come into contact with Root."]
["Hiruzen! Do you know how much damage that brat could cause to Konoha if he loses control?!"]
["Can those few Anbu ninja you sent ensure everything is foolproof?" Danzo demanded sharply.]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his pipe. "Alright, have your men return. This matter ends here."]
["Hiruzen! You..."]
[Before Danzo could finish, Hiruzen Sarutobi interrupted him.]
["Danzo, I am the Hokage."]
[Uh—]
[Danzo's expression instantly froze, looking as ugly as if he had eaten dirt.]
[Utatane Koharu and Homura Mitokado also silently closed their mouths upon hearing this.]
["Hmph!"]
["Hiruzen, you will regret this!"]
[Bang!!!]
[Seeing his plan fail, Danzo had no need to stay and be insulted by Hiruzen Sarutobi. He turned and left, violently slamming the Hokage Office door shut.]
"Hahaha!" The Fourth Raikage's laughter echoed in the chat room. "What an interesting scene!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked embarrassed. In the Root Organization's underground base, a loud bang rang out as Danzo slammed his fist heavily onto the table. "Hiruzen! Damn it!"
However, just as Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others breathed a sigh of relief, the scene on the large, black-bordered screen continued.
[Seeing Danzo leave, Homura Mitokado and Utatane Koharu exchanged glances. The two of them were caught in the middle, most of the time in a state of indecision.]
["Hiruzen, let's put the Jinchuriki matter aside for now."]
["The Uchiha Clan has been a bit restless lately."]
As soon as these words came out, Sasuke's head began to thrum. What was going on?! Could it be that the Uchiha Clan's affairs also had something to do with those old fossils?!
Uchiha Madara: Hehe, as expected of the wastes who inherited Tobirama's will. Uchiha Madara: Come on, let an Uchiha tell me—was the Uchiha Clan annihilated? Uchiha Madara: A bunch of foolish wastes. If Izuna hadn't entrusted me before his death, why would I waste so much time in Konoha? Uchiha Izuna: Onii-chan, stop talking.
Senju Tobirama: The Uchiha Clan was annihilated? Monkey, don't tell me this is true!
This was not the era of the Fourth Great Ninja War, and Senju Tobirama was not facing a novice like Tenzo. Naturally, he spoke his true thoughts.
Hiruzen Sarutobi: Tobirama-sensei, by the time I knew about it, it was already too late, alas... I have already stripped Danzo of his Hokage Advisor status.
Senju Tobirama was speechless. He regretted it. He really regretted speaking up for Hiruzen Sarutobi just now. He regretted staying behind to cover their retreat back then. Tobirama was frantic inside. Is this what I told you to do?!
Targeting the Uchiha Clan was fine, but you had to keep it within limits. Clan annihilation? You really did it! No wonder Konoha has become like this! Is this how I entrusted the village to you?
Danzo Shimura: Slander! Danzo Shimura: Hiruzen, how can you be so shameless? Danzo Shimura: I know nothing about the Uchiha Clan's affairs. Besides, how can we be sure that this black-bordered world is exactly the same as the original world? Danzo grew anxious and quickly spoke up in the chat room.
Orochimaru: Hehe, the Uchiha Clan was annihilated. I still remember this matter.
"Orochimaru, shut up!" Hiruzen Sarutobi glared angrily.
However, Orochimaru merely glanced at him contemptuously, a sneer on his lips. Then he continued: "Uchiha Itachi massacred the Uchiha Clan."
Just as he was about to continue, a somewhat unfamiliar voice sounded.
Uchiha Fugaku: Let's stop this matter here, Orochimaru. Don't say any more.
Uchiha Fugaku, who had been lurking, finally showed up. He did not want Sasuke to guess the complex truth behind this matter. After all, Sasuke was still in Konoha, and the rest were all dead. If the last fig leaf was uncovered, Danzo, out of shame and anger, might very likely throw caution to the wind and send a large number of Root ninja to assassinate Sasuke.
"Father!" Sasuke's eyes reddened.
Uchiha Izuna: Annihilated himself? Which beast did that?