No One Is Punished for Crimes Against the Advisor Elders

After such a serious incident, and with the exam already nearing its end, the command center discussed the matter and unanimously decided to end the exam then and there. Everyone would return to Konoha.

Soon, as the large group made its way back to Konoha, news of the various events surrounding the exam gradually spread through the village.

The assassination attempt on Shinji drew particular attention.

From the great clans to the ordinary civilians, everyone in the village avoided speaking openly about the incident. That didn't mean they didn't care. On the contrary, behind the eerie calm, countless eyes watched the Hokage Building. Everyone was silently waiting to see how the Third would handle the matter in the Hokage Office!

In Utatane Koharu's office.

"That's more or less what happened!"

Shinji briefly recounted the exam. He glossed over both his massive point lead over the runner-up and how he had dealt with Danzo's Root shinobi without a scratch, as if Danzo's attempt on his life hadn't angered him at all.

"Damn it! Has Danzo gone mad?"

Utatane Koharu was genuinely furious.

It wasn't that she cared all that much about Shinji. It was that Danzo had clearly disregarded her and was trying to force her to take his side by acting first and asking questions later.

After venting for a while, Utatane Koharu turned to Shinji. "What do you think about this?"

Shinji replied calmly, "This isn't the first time he's tried to kill me, and I doubt it'll be the last."

Shinji's composure left Utatane Koharu unsure what to make of him. She studied his expression carefully, then said, "Don't worry. I'll see that you get an answer."

Shinji nodded and turned to leave.

Watching him walk away, Utatane Koharu furrowed her brow. "If I want to placate Shinji,