Danzō's Secret Exposed

"Is what Ye Fan said true?"

"It sounds very likely to be true!"

Konoha's higher-ups whispered amongst themselves, their gazes falling upon the bandages wrapped around Danzō.

What was hidden beneath the bandages made them extremely curious, and also very surprised.

If Ye Fan was telling the truth, it would mean Danzō's strength far exceeded their imaginations.

They knew perfectly well what it meant to possess both Hashirama Cells and Sharingan simultaneously.

Jiraiya was also greatly shocked by this earth-shattering statement.

He knew Ye Fan's character well; he would absolutely not lie.

And now that Ye Fan had said this, it meant Danzō must have many Sharingan.

Jiraiya stared at Danzō, forced to re-evaluate him.

The danger level of Danzō significantly increased in his mind.

He had always been wary of Danzō, but now he had to be even more careful.

Nara Shikaku's brow furrowed, realizing a very serious problem.

Konoha's higher-ups had long ago issued an order prohibiting the research of Hashirama Cells and Sharingan without the consent of all high-ranking officials.

Danzō doing so had undoubtedly crossed the bottom line of Konoha's leadership.

Danzō obtaining power of that caliber without permission had disrupted the balance of power among the higher-ups.

Based on this alone, they could question Danzō's true motives.

Facing everyone's gaze, Danzō's expression was grave as he continuously pondered where the problem lay, allowing such an important secret to be leaked.

The Sharingan was his trump card, a life-saving existence in critical moments.

If secrets of this magnitude were leaked, were other secrets also leaked?

Previously, when Ye Fan said he had all the evidence, Danzō had thought he was just talking nonsense.

But now, it seemed Ye Fan did indeed possess a lot of information.

"This Ye Fan knows far too much. It looks like I must get rid of him as soon as possible!"

Danzō couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency, worried that Ye Fan might reveal more secrets about him later.

"Shimura Danzō, explain yourself." The Third Hokage's eyes were sharp.

Hearing this, Danzō fell silent.

Almost all of Konoha's higher-ups were present today; he had no way to explain.

If it were only Hiruzen Sarutobi, he could have stated his purpose without any reservation.

But today, not only was the Third Hokage present, but the Land of Fire Representative was also there.

If he revealed the true reason, he would definitely be dealt with as a threat to the nation.

Even if the people of the Land of Fire couldn't capture him, he was unwilling to give up the influence he had painstakingly built over many years.

If a warrant was issued against him by the Land of Fire, it would mean all his efforts over the years would vanish into thin air.

As the Third Hokage questioned him, the Land of Fire Representative also stared at him, awaiting an answer.

Although the Land of Fire Representative said nothing, he was thinking that as soon as the meeting ended, he would immediately report to the Feudal Lord of the Land of Fire.

He wasn't foolish; he knew that Konoha could not have a super-powered individual with ulterior motives and no control.

Ye Fan observed the Land of Fire Representative's expression and guessed his thoughts.

Ye Fan couldn't help but smile slightly. He was amused that the Feudal Lord of the Land of Fire was too naive, living in a dream.

At this point, he still thought he controlled Konoha, unaware that Konoha had long ceased to be controlled by the Land of Fire.

How could a nation without sufficient strength control a powerful ninja village!

Danzō remained silent for a long time, deciding to send someone to kill the Land of Fire Representative immediately after the meeting and then frame another ninja village.

He didn't believe the Third Hokage would turn against the Land of Fire for his sake, as Konoha still needed the Land of Fire's assistance in many matters.

The Feudal Lord of the Land of Fire could not know about this secret for now; the only way was to kill the Land of Fire Representative.

"I must become Konoha's Hokage. Only then will I not fear exposing certain things!"

Danzō became increasingly resolute, determined to become Hokage by any means necessary.

If he were Hokage today, he wouldn't fear the exposure of his Sharingan.

After all, which ninja wouldn't want their village's Kage to be stronger?

But precisely because he wasn't Hokage, this matter became extremely difficult.

Without being Hokage, possessing such power would absolutely make him a target for other factions, especially the Hokage faction!

"Danzō, you are also a Konoha elder. You should know that the research of Hashirama Cells and Sharingan is not permitted without a unanimous vote, right?"

"Do you not know the reason why Orochimaru defected from the village back then?"

The Third Hokage asked again.

Before, he had felt a bit guilty, foolishly believing that Danzō's extensive bandages were due to serious injuries sustained on missions from which he couldn't fully recover.

But now, it seemed his guilt over the years had been for nothing, as the talk of injuries from missions was nothing but a lie.

The reason Danzō was wrapped in so many bandages was to hide the Sharingan and Hashirama Cells!

"Everything I've done was to protect Konoha."

Danzō knew that concealment was no longer possible, so he chose to admit it openly.

"Third Hokage-sama, you are well aware of the current situation in the Ninja World."

"Kumogakure, Kirigakure, and other major nations have many powerful individuals, and their Kage are all in their prime, at the peak of their strength."

"As for our village? You are already in your seventies, your strength far from what it once was. Because of this, the other villages are watching us greedily, ready to invade Konoha at any moment."

"If we don't have enough strength, how can we resist the covetous eyes of the other ninja villages? How can we guarantee Konoha's peace?"

Danzō spoke eloquently, his words sounding righteous.

The Konoha elders' faces turned ashen, but they remained silent.

Danzō's strength and influence were already deeply rooted in Konoha, and now he was even more formidable, making them even more wary.

However, Ye Fan, upon hearing this, burst into laughter.

"Danzō, you truly are righteous. Speaking of Konoha's peace with your foul mouth, when in reality, you are a selfish scoundrel driven by personal desire!"

"Whether you transplanted Hashirama Cells or the Sharingan, I have no comment on any of it."

"But! The way you act so righteously when your actions are clearly driven by selfish desire is truly beneath me!"

"Do what you're supposed to do in your position, and stop daydreaming about things beyond your capabilities!"

Ye Fan leaned back in his chair and spoke dismissively.

The Konoha elders, hearing this, suddenly found Ye Fan's demeanor very pleasing.

Ye Fan had voiced the words they had buried deep in their hearts for a long time.

Danzō, on the other hand, reacted completely differently. His face was covered in dark lines, and his expression turned so grim it was almost dripping with water.