Konoha
Hokage Tower office.
"What if something happened to you while you weren't staying by Naruto's side?"
The Third Hokage suddenly remembered that Jiraiya had been assigned to look after Naruto.
Jiraiya said carelessly, "Tsunade is in the Uchiha Clan Grounds. Shamu won't do anything."
"You too, old man. You've had Naruto watched every day for years, but I've never heard of him causing any trouble. What are you so nervous about?"
The Third Hokage said gravely, "Wasn't watching him also for his safety? If not for the Anbu following him last time, Naruto would have already been kidnapped."
Jiraiya curled his lip. "Fine, fine. I can't argue with you."
There was nothing the Third Hokage could do about Jiraiya's laid-back manner. He had always been like this.
Knock, knock, knock.
"Come in."
When the door opened, two Anbu squads stood outside.
The Third Hokage nodded, and the eight Anbu filed inside.
The Third Hokage made a hand sign, and the Anbu instantly blended into the office.
At a glance, no one could tell that eight extra people were hidden inside.
With the door left open, the Third Hokage sat behind the innermost desk and waited for Danzo.
Before long, Danzo entered alone.
But the moment he stepped through the door, Jiraiya shut it behind him.
He then stood guard by the entrance.
Danzo's expression darkened as he looked at the Third Hokage across from him. "Hiruzen, what are you doing?"
The Third Hokage took an unhurried puff of his pipe. "Danzo, during the Third Great Ninja War, did you send people to Amegakure?"
Danzo's face grew grim as he looked around.
The Third Hokage clapped his hands. All eight Anbu emerged from their hiding places, blocking off every direction around Danzo.
Danzo fell silent for a moment. "And if