So Troublesome?

This matter... the enemies who had broken in had actually alarmed Konoha's higher-ups? The two advisors were one thing, but even Danzo had been brought in? Were these enemies really that troublesome? Looking at the three ninja standing on either side of the desk, Chiba frowned slightly, his heart filled with confusion and surprise.

And just now, the Third Hokage had even asked for the opinions of all three... But did he need to ask them? Sending out the Defense Force, which could barely defend the village and prevent infiltration, was indeed a bold and risky move. But such a deployment should not have required the approval of the two advisors. The Hokage held complete authority over the village's ninja deployments. In this regard, the advisors had no authority whatsoever. Even if they strongly objected, the Hokage had the right to overrule them. Yet now, he had actually asked for their opinions.

Why? And Danzo—being Konoha's dark side and the leader of Root, he should never have appeared at a meeting concerning the village's overt strategic deployment. Even considering his relationship with the Third Hokage, the Third Hokage could not favor him in matters of authority, nor could he let his guard down around Danzo completely. Under these circumstances, Danzo should not have been here! What was going on?

"Does anyone have any objections?"

At this moment, the Third Hokage sought confirmation once more, as though he were about to make an extremely important decision and needed to verify it repeatedly.

"No."

This time, what made Chiba even more surprised and confused was that Danzo was the first to state that he had no objection. He still wore that mild, impassive expression, his eyes seemingly closed even as he spoke. He did not look like a schemer with blood on