After hearing Xu Fan's reasons, Hiruzen Sarutobi decided to accept his recommendation.
After all, this meeting was no trivial matter. It would very likely determine the future direction of the relationship between Konoha and Kumogakure.
As early as the Second Hokage's administration, both sides had intended to sign an Alliance Treaty.
However, due to a coup in Kumogakure, they were ambushed. Even Lord Tobirama Senju, the Second Hokage, perished in that battle.
It all felt like yesterday, still vivid in his mind.
That was why a Sensory Ninja's role was so important.
After Ibiki summoned Fū Yamanaka, Hiruzen Sarutobi directly appointed him to accompany him to the Land of Iron.
Though the appointment came suddenly, it was a direct order from the Third Hokage. Fū Yamanaka had no right to refuse.
Of course, when he returned to make preparations, he still passed the information on to Danzo.
"That bastard Sarutobi..."
Danzo clenched his teeth and drew a sharp breath. Naturally, he had no way of knowing that Fū Yamanaka had been recommended to Hiruzen Sarutobi by Xu Fan.
Moreover, Hiruzen Sarutobi had told him before—
He hoped Danzo would voluntarily give up his position as Hokage advisor and stop attending Konoha leadership meetings.
"And now he wants to target the Root I built with my own hands?"
Danzo narrowed his eyes and began calculating Hiruzen Sarutobi's plan.
Using this opportunity to take Fū Yamanaka away from his side, just like with Tenzō.
Once he returned, Hiruzen might even disband Root and absorb all its forces into his Anbu division.
After all, Fū Yamanaka and Yūki Neji had always been his right-hand men, the pillars of Root.
It had to be said that Hiruzen Sarutobi's decision left Danzo extremely dissatisfied.
"Fū."
"Lord Danzo."
Fū Yamanaka knelt on one knee before Danzo,