Shimura Danzō lay on the ice platform, dressed not in his usual black-and-gray kimono, but in a standard Konoha ninja combat uniform.
Hiruzen Sarutobi guessed that Mu Yue had taken care of it, because not only was there no blood or wounds on Shimura Danzō's body, but the combat uniform was also spotless and undamaged, without even a speck of dust. It had clearly been changed afterward.
"What a thoughtful child," Hiruzen Sarutobi thought, nodding inwardly.
He believed Mu Yue had done everything he could but still failed to save Shimura Danzō. Feeling guilty, he had wanted Shimura Danzō to look presentable in death, at least without any visible external injuries.
"..."
Looking at Shimura Danzō lying motionless on the ice platform, Hiruzen Sarutobi could not help letting out a deep sigh. The wrinkles on his face seemed to deepen slightly.
No matter how well Mu Yue had handled things, Shimura Danzō's bloodless face made one fact obvious: he was dead.
Even though Hiruzen Sarutobi had already received the news from Mu Yue before seeing the body, the moment he truly saw Shimura Danzō's corpse, sorrow still surged uncontrollably from his heart.
After all, they had known each other for decades. Even a pet would inspire deep affection after so many years, let alone Shimura Danzō, a comrade who had fought alongside him through life and death.
"No wonder you were willing to treat me that day. So you were going off to do something dangerous." Hiruzen Sarutobi revealed a helpless expression.
He had thought that meal was a sign that Shimura Danzō had changed. He had never expected it to be foreshadowing for his sacrifice.
Hiruzen Sarutobi could not help feeling regretful. That had been their final meeting and conversation, yet they had parted on bad terms over political