Sun Slash, Just Wait for My Good News!

Hokage Office.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was handling official duties, bit his pipe. Before he could put down his brush, he heard a loud bang as the door to the Hokage Office was suddenly kicked open.

He frowned.

"Danzo, this is the third door this month."

Before he could finish speaking, a rough hand slammed onto the Hokage's desk.

"Hiruzen, you know Namikaze Mirai went to the Uchiha Clan Compound, don't you?"

Danzo panted, spitting as he spoke.

"I know, but what about it?"

The Anbu had been monitoring the Uchiha Clan Compound, so Namikaze Mirai's visit was not hidden from him.

But Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't think it was a big deal.

He shook his head and picked up his brush to continue his unfinished official duties.

Bang! The desk shook violently, and the brush in his hand was flicked away.

"Danzo, what exactly do you want?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression turned displeased. He stared at his old friend, his voice tinged with anger.

Danzo's behavior today seemed a bit excessive.

"Namikaze Mirai going to the Uchiha Clan Compound can't be that simple. Perhaps there's some conspiracy!"

Danzo's eyes narrowed slightly.

Reminded by his old friend, Sarutobi Hiruzen also calmed down.

"Then, according to you, what kind of conspiracy could it be?"

"I don't know."

Danzo said with certainty.

How could he possibly know? He wasn't a worm inside the Uchiha's stomachs.

How could he know what those Uchiha were plotting.

His strong reaction was purely due to his instinctive aversion to the Uchiha.

Getting involved with those Uchiha would definitely not end well! Evil Uchiha, better to kill them by mistake than let them go.

"Perhaps, he just wants to understand what happened that night. After all, the Nine-Tails' pupils showed Sharingan tomoe, Namikaze Mirai couldn't possibly not know."

After thinking for a moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen offered an explanation he deemed reasonable.

His brother and sister-in-law were dead, and the Uchiha were suspected of being involved. Even for this reason alone, Namikaze Mirai had to go to the Uchiha Clan Compound.

"But what if that's not the case?"

Danzo's eyes were sinister as he stared at his old friend.

"Hiruzen, you must have also sensed the Uchiha's restlessness. Have you forgotten the Second Hokage's teachings? The Uchiha are an inherently evil clan. They have always coveted the village's power and are restless."

"The Blue Flash is also an evil person. Do you remember what he did to us when Minato became Hokage?"

"Now, these two evil existences have joined forces. Hiruzen, I can't even imagine what the future of Konoha will be like!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen listened to Danzo's indignant words, his grayish-brown eyes gradually becoming serious.

"We can't confirm their intentions yet. The Uchiha cannot escape responsibility for Minato and Kushina's deaths. The possibility of Namikaze Mirai joining forces with the Uchiha is very low."

"Are you just going to let that guy run wild?"

Before he could finish speaking, Danzo rudely interrupted him. He slammed his left palm on the table, leaned forward, and pressed close in a rather oppressive manner.

Sarutobi Hiruzen remained silent.

The Hokage Office suddenly became quiet.

Indeed, he had also worried about this.

Before Namikaze Mirai returned to the village, Konoha had only one unstable factor: the Uchiha Clan.

And after Namikaze Mirai returned to the village, Konoha gained another unstable factor.

Now, these two unstable existences had begun to interact...

No matter how Sarutobi Hiruzen tried to convince himself, a trace of worry inevitably arose deep in his heart.

If it's true...

"But don't worry, I'm prepared."

A cold sneer flickered in the corners of Danzo's ferocious eyes.

"Danzo, what do you plan to do?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen had a vague premonition.

This Danzo, could he have secretly done something he didn't know about again?!

"Since the root of the problem is Namikaze Mirai, why not just eliminate that root!"

Danzo smiled confidently.

In his mind's eye, he could already see the scene of Namikaze Mirai being executed.

"Danzo! Are you insane?"

A surge of anger, as if tangible, rushed towards his brain. Sarutobi Hiruzen stared furiously at Danzo.

"Don't you know he's Naruto's uncle, his biological uncle! If you make a move against him, and Naruto loses control, do you want to see a repeat of what happened three years ago?!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen felt his blood pressure skyrocketing.

Danzo had done something foolish behind his back again!

Did he not want to deal with Namikaze Mirai?

Missing for three years, and the moment he returned to the village, he caused a disturbance in the Hokage Office. Where would that leave his dignity as Hokage? But he couldn't! Naruto, as the Jinchuriki, hadn't had his capacity tested yet!

At only three years old, he absolutely couldn't suppress the Nine-Tails' rampage.

If something were to happen to Namikaze Mirai, and Naruto, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, lost control, allowing the Nine-Tails to break free from the seal, the trouble would be immense!

Konoha, as it was now, absolutely couldn't afford another Nine-Tails Attack! "Hmph! Hiruzen, you're still as weak as ever."

Danzo was dismissive.

"Don't worry, I've made thorough preparations. Root will handle it cleanly. Even if it comes to that, aren't there still the Sealing Squad?"

Taking a deep breath, Sarutobi Hiruzen gradually calmed down.

"Don't forget, his strength is no less than Minato's."

"So what?" Danzo sneered, "I've studied all his abilities. It's nothing more than a special Magnet Release. The Root elites I've meticulously prepared were chosen to perfectly counter his abilities!"

"No matter what, this time he won't escape."

"Judging by the time, it should be starting now."

The sun set, the afterglow like blood.

Namikaze Mirai held Naruto's hand as they walked back. Under the setting sun, their shadows stretched long.

"Naruto, you can go back by yourself from here. Uncle has something to take care of."

Namikaze Mirai half-crouched, stroking Naruto's hair with a gentle smile.

"Huh? How come? Didn't Uncle say he was going back to make dinner for Naruto?"

Naruto tilted his head, a confused look on his face.

They had just agreed to have dinner together.

Why the sudden change of heart?

"Because Uncle suddenly has some things to take care of!"

"But..."

Naruto hesitated, looking at the empty street. It didn't seem like there was anything going on around here.

A large hand ruffled Naruto's hair, and Namikaze Mirai's eyes curved into crescents.

"Don't worry, Uncle is very strong!"

Naruto's heart finally settled. He nodded, a bright smile appearing on his face.

"Then, after Uncle finishes his business, you must remember to come back and make dinner for Naruto!"

"Of course, Uncle will always do what he promised Naruto. Pinky promise!"

"Yeah, pinky promise!"

Naruto walked away satisfied, heading towards the end of the street under Namikaze Mirai's gaze until he disappeared.

"Come out!"

His voice was as cold as ice.