After a fierce argument, Danzo finally slammed the door and stormed out.
Someone had to bear responsibility for last night's massacre at the Uchiha Clan Compound, as well as the defection of most of the Uchiha.
Most of the blame fell on S-rank rogue ninja Itachi Uchiha. The rest was Danzo's to bear—after all, he had been Itachi's direct superior and was notorious for targeting the Uchiha.
Danzo wanted to resist as well, but after Root had lost most of its fighting force, he could no longer oppose the Hokage's decision.
He could only continue lying low in the darkness, waiting for his next chance to replace the light.
Still, given the village's current mess, not taking it over meant he would not have to shoulder responsibility or risk being forced from office. That also served his own interests.
After Danzo left, the Third Hokage did not rest. According to the schedule, it was time to deal with the Uchiha.
Aside from sealing off the Uchiha Clan Compound, he also had to visit the only Uchiha left in the village: Sasuke, a child with the same name as his father.
Compared to visiting Kakashi, visiting Sasuke required far more ceremony.
According to the Medical Ninja's report, Sasuke might have witnessed Itachi murdering his parents with his own eyes last night. Even after waking up, his mental state remained unstable, and he kept unconsciously activating his Double Tomoe Sharingan.
The Sharingan was an eye that reflected the heart. Even a simple glance into it could make one's scalp crawl.
Ignoring Sasuke's Sharingan gaze, the Third Hokage walked to his side and gently asked him about everything that had happened last night.
Soothed by that warm smile, Sasuke gradually calmed down. But when Itachi was mentioned, he gritted his teeth and said,