A few days later.
"..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi The three of them looked at the letter from Kusagakure in silence.
As for Danzo, who had been missing for many days, they had already sensed something was wrong.
After Anbu's investigation, they also found out that Danzo went to Amegakure. As for the purpose, they didn't know yet.
It's just that originally they just sent a letter to ask people about Kusagakure, and prepared to send ninjas to sneak in to investigate the information.
But they didn't expect... this Kusagakure directly meant that Danzo was in their hands, and they didn't even have time to send out ninjas.
certainly.
They skipped all the nonsense about deepening the relationship between Konoha and Cao and Yu Village.
Even Inuzuka Clan's dog probably wouldn't believe this!
only.
A vase worth 100 million... When were antique vases so expensive?
"It seems that Danzo should have noticed that something was wrong in the war between Cao and Yu Villages." Mitokado Homura pushed up his glasses and said with a serious face, "It's just that he miscalculated the strength of Kusagakure and Grass Ninja Leader, so they were captured."
Otherwise.
What is Danzo doing at this time going to Amegakure?
For a mere Amegakure who was in chaos, how could Darkness of Ninjutsu go there for no reason?
There must be some reason that drove him there!
At this time.
Utatane Koharu on the side also nodded, "What Yan said makes sense." He sighed with emotion, "As expected of Danzo~, he discovered something was wrong with Cao and Yu Villages earlier than we did."
Then with a serious expression, "The only thing I'm glad about now is that Danzo hasn't sacrificed yet. It seems... Grass Ninja Leader is still ambiguous about our Konoha attitude. "Yes, but I don't dare to provoke Konoha easily! Otherwise..." he shook his head, "With Danzo's importance and strength to Konoha... he would have been killed long ago!"
The words fell.
Hiruzen Sarutobi and Mitokado Homura also nodded with emotion.
Now it seems that it is indeed what Koharu said!
After all, you must know... After the death of the teacher, Konoha is able to be today, not only because of his Konoha light, but also because Danzo has shouldered Konoha's darkness, walked in the darkness, and turned into Konoha's roots to absorb nutrients and support Konoha!
It is precisely because of the two of them that Konoha becomes more and more brilliant!
Even Hiruzen Sarutobi, who is Third Hokage, cannot deny the contribution Danzo made to Konoha!
only.
"One hundred million!" Hiruzen took a deep puff of the pipe, then crossed his hands in front of his chin and said with a gloomy expression, "Years of war have put a heavy financial burden on Konoha. At this moment, Battle of Kikyo Pass has also reached a critical period. If the village is asked to spend another 100 million at this time, it will definitely increase the burden on the village!"
"..."
After hearing Hiruzen's words, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura also fell silent.
They also know the current situation in the village. This amount is indeed not small!
Mitokado Homura frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "Now that we know that Danzo is in Kusagakure, maybe we can send ninjas to rescue Danzo!"
However.
The words just fell.
"No!"
But was directly rejected by Utatane Koharu.
She shook her head and said with a serious face, "That Grass Ninja Leader is not weak! And now that Cao and Yu have formed an alliance, if the rash attack succeeds, it will be okay. If it fails, Danzo is in danger! And..." After a slight pause, "The war has come to an end. Sunagakure won't last long. If Cao and Yu Village intervene again, it will cause unnecessary trouble!"
And during this time...
Land of Rain seemed to have undergone some huge changes. Together with Kusagakure, they directly blocked the country's gate, preventing their ninjas from entering and sending out information!
You must know that for Konoha now, it is more important to end the war and recuperate!
He took a deep look at Hiruzen and said, "Danzo is so important to Konoha! Hiruzen, you are a green leaf bathed in the sun, and Danzo is like a rhizome buried deep under the soil. The two of you complement each other and make Konoha the prosperous scene it is now. If any accident occurs to Konoha today, it will be an unimaginable loss!"
"..."
Hearing Utatane Koharu's words, Hiruzen Sarutobi fell silent again, and finally sighed, "Koharu, you are right, there really can't be any more twists and turns, and it will be terrible if the news of Danzo's capture is known to other ninja villages!"
At that time, we will definitely feel that we Konoha have fallen into emptiness!
And he doubted... if he didn't pay, would Grass Ninja Leader then sell Danzo to Sunagakure?
If Danzo falls into the hands of the leaders of other ninja villages, it will definitely pose an unimaginable threat to Konoha!
Therefore, bringing Danzo back quietly is the best way!
He raised his head again and looked at Utatane Koharu in front of him, "As for money..."
Speaking of this, Hiruzen stopped talking.
And Utatane Koharu also understood what Hiruzen meant and nodded, "One hundred million is indeed too much!" After pondering for a moment, he remembered the business that Kusagakure has done in the past few years, "We may be able to discuss it with Kusagakure, the maximum we can offer is fifty million!"
"Fifty million?" Mitokado Homura, the wise general of Konoha, frowned again, "Will Kusagakure agree? It's impossible for Grass Ninja Leader, who played Five Great Ninja Villages, not to guess how important Danzo is to us! Once something unexpected happens to Danzo, both sides will fight to the death! Otherwise, he will not choose to keep Danzo!"
However.
"I know!" After hearing Mitokado Homura's words, a smile appeared on Utatane Koharu's face. "This is just nonsense. Now our focus is on Kikyo Mountain! Therefore, let's delay the time first to prevent the news of Danzo being captured from being exposed. As for the rest, wait until the end of the war."
The words fell.
Hiruzen and Mitokado Homura's eyes also lit up. They seemed to understand what Koharu meant and nodded, "This is a good idea!"
Let's delay for now, and we'll talk about the rest later!
When the war is over, Konoha will be able to recover. At that time, whether it is money or military strength, Grass Ninja Leader will be a little afraid!
"Then let's do it!" Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed relieved in his heart. After taking a puff from the pipe, he nodded with a smile, "I will tell them to take good care of Danzo."
I've been thinking about it for so long... If Danzo comes back, he will definitely bring back some secrets of Cao and Yu Villages!
He sighed slightly and looked at Utatane Koharu, "I'll leave it to you next! Koharu!"
"Don't worry, I will go down and give it to Kusagakure later!" Utatane Koharu also sighed with emotion and nodded, "I believe that with the two words Konoha, Kusagakure will not take action against Danzo easily!"
The words fell.
The three of them had a smile on their faces and nodded to each other.
no way!
Danzo is really important to Konoha!
Even if Kusagakure doesn't let him go, they still have to delay it for a while.
However.
Another week has passed.
When the three people received the letter from Kusagakure, they fell silent again.
[OK! OK! When will the money arrive?]
Don't Kusagakure know how important Danzo is to them?
Why... why did you agree!
Can't we delay it for a few more days?