Hokage Office.
After hearing Kakashi's report, the Third Hokage frowned. "Go invite Hizashi over."
The Byakugan, the strongest in reconnaissance, had actually been caught in a sneak attack. It was simply unbelievable.
Konoha's outskirts had always been guarded by the Uchiha, and they had never suffered such a major setback. Yet the moment the Hyuga took over, the Hidden Mist Village came.
Fortunately, they had managed to set off the warning fireworks. Otherwise, if that group from the Hidden Mist Village had slipped into Konoha, the consequences would have been unthinkable.
After Kakashi left.
Accompanied by the sound of a cane tapping against the floor.
"Hiruzen, I told you long ago that Konoha's joint defense is the highest priority. Those great clans simply cannot be relied upon. You should let my Root join the Military Police Force."
The newcomer was none other than Shimura Danzō, who had already been stripped of his position.
The Third Hokage was not surprised to see Danzo. Even though Danzo had been removed as the Hokage's assistant, he was still an Advisory Elder.
To him, the position of Hokage's assistant had only ever been a title.
After all, there were many things the Third Hokage could not conveniently handle himself, and he still needed to rely on Danzo.
The Third Hokage took a puff from his pipe.
"Danzo, you've been behind the recent public security problems, haven't you?"
"Hmph. I don't know what you're talking about."
"The Uchiha have already completely withdrawn from the Military Police Force. The few Uchiha left are only guarding their own shops. Settle down."
Danzo had indeed caused trouble for two days, but later discovered that the Uchiha simply would not take the bait. Everything he did became a joke.
Danzo did not pursue the subject and instead continued with