Danzo's Major Announcement

Because of Danzo's major announcement, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, who hadn't appeared for a long time, were also brought back into the spotlight.

Led by the ninja from the Internal Affairs Department, the two walked along a somewhat familiar road.

"This road seems to be the original road from the Root Base."

As they neared their destination, Utatane Koharu finally realized why she felt so familiar with this route.

"That's right, Lord Utatane. Due to the gravity of the situation, Danzo has requested that this meeting be held in a place where Space-Time Ninjutsu cannot be used."

Because the largest investor in the early days of its establishment was Shimura Danzō himself, the original Root Base became the private property of the Shimura Clan after it was seized.

Upon hearing the reply, Utatane Koharu paused, seemingly hesitant to proceed.

But thinking that she was only supporting the village in maintaining good relations with the daimyo, and that she wouldn't be openly assassinated in this place, Utatane Koharu started walking again.

Even if things don't go perfectly, I still have a deep camaraderie with Danzo; he shouldn't do anything irrational, right?

With hearts pounding with trepidation, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura entered the Harabe Root Base.

After walking through an unknown, dimly lit corridor, the two finally stopped at the deepest part of the Root.

The moment I pushed open the door, I heard a familiar voice and smelled the long-lost scent of cigarettes.

"Long time no see, Koharu, Yan."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, pipe in mouth, smiled as he looked at his two old friends standing at the door.

"Hiruzen? You're old enough to be a grandson, yet you're still constantly smoking. I don't know why Biwako continues to tolerate you."

"I never thought that after all these years, I could still smell the other person's secondhand smoke, "Utatane Koharu said half-jokingly.

"Haha, don't say that. I can only enjoy the smell of tobacco when I'm not at home."

After being teased by his old friend, Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed and extinguished his pipe.

So, you're all alone here?

Mitokado Homura looked at the huge secret room and saw that only Hiruzen Sarutobi was there. He couldn't understand what Danzo was up to.

Do you know what Danzo's major announcement was?

"I don't really concern myself with the Anbu Training Department anymore, and I haven't seen Danzo in a long time. I have no idea what he's up to."

When questioned, Hiruzen truthfully explained his current situation.

Since having his grandson Konohamaru, Hiruzen has completely given up his work. Although he still holds the title of vice-captain of the Anbu Training Department, he no longer even clocks in and out.

Now, he devotes all his attention to his grandson and is fully enjoying his retirement.

"I'm not young anymore. A few days ago, when the Sky Ninja invaded, I already felt a bit powerless."

Hiruzen said, half-jokingly and half-seriously.

"You are the strongest Hokage of all time; a few Sky Ninja shouldn't be enough to make you so emotional."

Mitokado Homura didn't believe Hiruzen's nonsense. Even if Hiruzen's strength had declined, he was still more than a few Sky Ninja could handle.

"Oh, did you expect it to be a conference for senior citizens today?"

Before Mitokado Homura could continue his jokes, Jiraiya's flippant voice reached everyone's ears.

"Haha, sorry, sorry, old man, don't look at me with such a scary expression."

Jiraiya casually pulled out the nearest chair and Jiraiya jokingly, "Seeing you guys here puts my mind at ease. When I received the news, I thought Danzo was going to use a meeting as an excuse to take me down."

Jiraiya's joke angered Utatane Koharu: "Jiraiya, Danzo was once the Hokage Assistant, no matter what. Don't say such inappropriate things in front of us."

"Haha, I can't help it, that's just my personality."

Jiraiya still wore his signature smile, making the two advisors grit their teeth in annoyance.

Following them into the house were Fugaku Uchiha Hyuga Hiashi, Nara Shikaku, and Minato Namikaze.

Shortly after Minato took his seat, Danzo finally came into view, followed by Aburame Ryoma and Orochimaru.

Orochimaru?

Hiruzen nearly suffered a PTSD attack when he saw Orochimaru.

My own disciple is hanging out with Danzo again? Why would I have such a dream?

Before Hiruzen could ask any questions, Kazashiro, accompanied by Uchiha Hikari, entered the house.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Danzo didn't keep them in suspense and immediately distributed copies of the latest intelligence he had just obtained to each person. He himself, with one eye slightly closed, sat in his chair looking completely at ease.

Upon seeing the intelligence, the expressions on everyone's faces varied.

Jiraiya abandoned his playful thoughts and stared intently at the records about the Ōtsutsuki.

The contents of this completely overturned his understanding of the Shinobi World.

Even veteran ninjas like Hiruzen were speechless with shock upon hearing the information.

But the next second, he looked at Danzo with a complicated expression.

You were supposed to be my Hokage Assistant, yet during my tenure, you didn't send out a single piece of intelligence, Hakizo! You bastard—

"Cough, cough cough..."

A cough suddenly rang out, drawing everyone's attention to the source of the sound.

Kazashiro apologetically raised his hand, indicating that everyone should not mind.

However, beneath his calm exterior, a turbulent storm raged within him.

When was the version updated?

Why did they even bring out Ōtsutsuki Isshiki?

Where's Boruto? Boruto, come out and save us!

Is it too late for Naruto and Hinata to get married now?

Wait, what happened Naruto: Shippuden? How did I end up in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations?

Upon seeing this intelligence, Kazashiro knew that his plan to deal with Kaguya in Naruto: Shippuden and Boruto: Naruto Next Generations had been completely shattered.

At the same time, he was also terrified that Danzo was able to gather intelligence without his knowledge.

Despite having complete control over Konoha's Intelligence Department, he also assigned deputies to observe Aburame Ryoma and Kazashiro.

But as it turns out, your dad is your dad.

No one can stop Danzo from causing trouble.

"It felt like reading a fantasy novel."

After reading the intelligence, Fugaku rubbed his eyes. He couldn't be inoculated with Hashirama Cells, which meant his depleted eye power couldn't be fully restored, making it quite difficult to read some of the text.

Compared to Fugaku, Hiashi's expression was somewhat complicated, as if he had something to say but couldn't bring himself to say it.

Danzo noticed Hiashi's embarrassment, snorted coldly, and asked, "Hiashi Clan Head Hiashi, don't you have anything to say?"

Upon hearing Danzo's words, everyone's attention shifted back to Hiashi.

Is there something to do with the Hyuga Clan involved?

Indeed, as one of the oldest clans, the Hyuga Clan possesses a heritage that none of the other clans present have.