Hiruzen Sarutobi descended from the sky.
The moment he appeared at the scene, Shimura Danzō's confident smile froze instantly.
Yet interestingly, Root, having received Shimura Danzō's orders, continued closing in on Seisui and Hiruzen Sarutobi as though they did not recognize the Hokage...
"Hiruzen, y-you... why are you here?"
Shimura Danzō hurriedly and discreetly signaled for Root to stop, then immediately accused the victim first:
"This Uchiha Clan brat is far too dangerous. I merely wanted to speak with him, but he violently resisted me!"
"Using force to threaten the village's higher-ups—Hiruzen, you know how serious that is, don't you?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi expressionlessly examined Shimura Danzō, then looked over at Seisui.
Though Seisui's punch had knocked Shimura Danzō down, it had left no external injuries. He looked completely unharmed now, his complexion even rather rosy...
But Seisui, on the other hand, was pale, with dried blood at the corner of his mouth and even scratch marks beneath his eyes.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart trembled.
How was this violent resistance against Shimura Danzō? He had clearly tried to abduct him and take his eyes, only to fail!
"Seisui, are you all right?" Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned and asked softly. "With this old man here, you are absolutely safe. Don't worry."
"Uncle Hiruzen, you arrived at just the right time. I'm fine."
Seisui forced out a smile and spoke weakly.
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with heartache, inwardly feeling lingering fear. Fortunately, he had rushed over the instant he noticed something was wrong.
Over the past few days, his younger son, Asuma Sarutobi, had seemed like a completely different person.
He had become far more respectful toward him as his father, which greatly pleased Hiruzen Sarutobi. Moreover, he seemed to have suddenly grasped ninjutsu. At his age, he had already mastered profound Fire Release Chakra nature