Shimura Danzō walked toward Sarutobi Hiruzen with a gloomy expression. As his longtime rival, he naturally knew what Sarutobi Hiruzen was thinking.
First, he would send Sarutobi Asuma to serve the Fire Daimyo of the Land of Fire as a Guardian Ninja for a few years, then push Sarutobi Asuma toward the major clans. That way, Sarutobi Asuma's résumé would be sufficiently impressive.
He would rather hand the village over to his own son than give it to me, Hiruzen!!!
"Hiruzen, how are things!?"
Though Shimura Danzō was furious inside, his expression remained as usual.
"Namikaze Menma is in the game room, but I don't know what method he used. We can't sense even the slightest trace of chakra." Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke with a livid expression.
He had just received the news from the medical ninja.
All the moisture in Sarutobi Asuma's lower body had been completely evaporated. Even if he was saved, he would be a useless cripple incapable of functioning as a man.
"Hm!?"
Shimura Danzō frowned. "Since we know he's inside, why are we wasting time!?"
Nara Shikaku walked over and said in a low voice, "My son is still inside. Asuma didn't bring him out when he escaped."
Shimura Danzō secretly rejoiced and glanced at Sarutobi Hiruzen, only to find that Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression had become even uglier.
"Clan Head Hyuga, take a look at what's happening inside. Is Nara Shikamaru still alive!?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep breath and looked toward Hyuga Hiashi. Nara Shikaku also turned an anxious gaze toward him.
Hyuga Hiashi stepped forward. "Byakugan!"
Veins bulged at the corners of his eyes, and his pupils turned pure white as Hyuga Hiashi's Byakugan instantly pierced through the obstructions of the game room.
"Uh..."
Hyuga Hiashi froze for a moment, then withdrew his gaze.