The next morning.
News that Danzo, leader of Konoha's Root organization, had been arrested caused a huge uproar throughout Konoha.
Most ninja had no idea someone named Danzo even existed, but among the Jonin, everyone knew of Danzo, the darkness of Konoha.
With the Jonin's explanations, the villagers and ninja also learned the full story.
Harboring resentment, Danzo had kidnapped Kakashi, the Hokage's disciple, to vent his anger. His scheme had been seen through by the Fourth Hokage, who led a team to the Root Base to rescue him.
During the rescue, they had unexpectedly discovered that Danzo had conducted the forbidden Wood Style Experiment and had targeted villagers as well.
This news immediately reminded the villagers of reports about children disappearing from nearby settlements. They were instantly furious at Shimura Danzō, clamoring for him to be brought to justice.
As time passed, Danzo's crimes were uncovered one after another.
Only then did the villagers realize that deep darkness had always lurked among the village's upper ranks, constantly threatening their safety.
With public outrage running high, the ninja jointly petitioned for Danzo to be publicly tried.
Even the Hokage Building could not withstand such enormous pressure. The Fourth Hokage had no choice but to agree to put Danzo on trial and reveal his crimes to the public.
A few days later, the trial was held as scheduled.
Under the witness of numerous Jonin, Danzo was brought to the defendant's stand. Facing the gathered ninja and villagers, his expression was utterly grim.
While he had lain low in the shadows, he had imagined countless ways of stepping into the spotlight and becoming a Hokage bathed in sunlight. He had never expected to be exposed to the light as a criminal.
He could not understand when the news of the human experiments