"I can't wait any longer, Monkey!"
"I told you, use my title while we're working!"
At Danzo's words, the Third Hokage tapped his pipe against the desk.
His voice was full of displeasure.
Then he turned to look out the window.
The night was pitch-black and still as ink.
Not a sound could be heard.
It was completely different from what they had expected.
"Ahem... Third Hokage, the Uchiha are one of Konoha's distinguished clans. Even if their strength has declined in recent years, they're still among the strongest."
Seeing the mood sour, Utatane Koharu spoke up,
"If something really had happened, it couldn't be this quiet."
"Phew—"
In response, the Third Hokage simply lit his pipe and took a long drag.
The strong smell of tobacco seemed to dim the lights in the Hokage's Office.
"Don't worry. The conflict between the Uchiha and Konoha is bound to disappear for good."
With that, he said no more.
He trusted Itachi's strength.
That child was the most talented of all the prodigies he had ever seen.
Even the Sannin, who had already made a name for themselves throughout the Shinobi World, fell somewhat short.
Bang!
Danzo was clearly unhappy with this.
He slammed his cane down and snapped, "Hmph! You may be calm, but I can't sit still!"
"I'm going to take a look!"
Bang!
With that, he stormed out again.
Inside the room, Sarutobi Hiruzen watched him go and let out a slight sigh of relief.
"With Danzo taking action, things should be foolproof, right?"
He trusted Danzo completely.
His old friend was no weaker than he was.
"Has there still been no word?"
Hyuga Hiashi looked over the information from his clan and silently opened his eyes.
After hesitating for a moment, he got up and headed straight