Chapter 290: Ōtsutsuki Orochimaru
The massacre at Amegakure and the terrifying destruction it left behind drew the attention and alarm of every faction, especially the Four Village Alliance.
The Great Ninja War was already at a critical point, and this latest development only tightened everyone's nerves further. They had even begun mobilizing for war.
It was especially serious after survivors from Amegakure fled to Kumogakure for help and confirmed that Konoha was responsible. The Four Village Alliance immediately convened a Four Kage meeting and began making formal preparations for war.
After receiving the reports, Hiruzen Sarutobi, overseeing Konoha, felt as if he had a massive headache. His expression was so grim it looked ready to drip.
"After everything we've been through, why is Danzo still so rash?"
Utatane Koharu was just as troubled. The evidence was conclusive now, and there was no getting around it.
"Why did Danzo suddenly destroy Amegakure? There must be more to it than simply killing Hanzō."
Mitokado Homura felt that his old friend wouldn't have gone to such lengths to destroy Amegakure without a reason. There had to be something hidden behind it.
"We don't know yet. But he went to Kumogakure at this particular time to avoid us. He didn't want us to know what he was planning there."
Hiruzen Sarutobi drew on his cigarette, wondering what his old friend was plotting.
Danzo had made his move while Hiruzen had Minato and the others away. That alone said a lot. Danzo was hiding something important from him.
And the operation in the Land of Wind had failed, too. Hiruzen didn't know whether Kumogakure would get its hands on the Dragon Vein, but either way, it wouldn't be good for them.
"Lord Hokage, here's the detailed mission report!"
A figure entered just then. It was