Naruto: Getting Stronger by Drinking

What the hell kind of joke was that? Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura were senior advisors of the Land of Fire!

Killing them would be the same as slapping the Land of Fire Daimyo's Mansion in the face!

Not to mention having the Daimyo of the Land of Fire personally send people to deliver Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura to Konoha.

Wouldn't that mean making the Land of Fire Daimyo's Mansion slap itself in the face, then letting Yuu inspect the results?

Looking at Yuu, Hiruzen Sarutobi had only one thought.

How could he be so full of shit?!

Land of Fire, capital city, inside a luxurious residence.

"Koharu, our people still haven't returned. There hasn't even been a single word from them."

Mitokado Homura sat across from Utatane Koharu, frowning as he spoke.

Although the journey from the Land of Fire's capital to Konoha was not short, the ninja they had sent to deliver the secret letter to Danzo was one of their most skilled intelligence operatives.

By now, he should have returned. Even if something had delayed him, he should not have failed to send back any news at all.

That meant there was a strong chance something had gone wrong.

Mitokado Homura felt somewhat heavy-hearted, and a trace of regret rose within him.

After all, Utatane Koharu was the one who had been humiliated by Saiki Yuu. Strictly speaking, it had little to do with him.

Was it really worth opposing a monster capable of subduing six Tailed Beasts just for power and status in Konoha?

Mitokado Homura's gaze turned somewhat unfocused.

"There's no need to worry. With Danzo's personality, it would be stranger if he let that man return."

Utatane Koharu had recovered considerably by now and could sit up, though she still could not walk.