The Daimyō Abdicates

"Ouch, ouch, ouch! I need a medical ninja..."

Kazashiro lay on the ground, muttering complaints about Uchiha Hikari's crude methods.

For some reason, the knee pierced by the arrow showed no signs of healing on its own, leading Kazashiro to believe that the Isobu inside his body had stopped working.

Uchiha Inabi, who had lost both arms, and Shirakumo Hayama, who had lost his lower legs, exchanged a glance, thinking to themselves, "Isn't the best medical ninja on the scene none other than the Fifth Generation?"

"Um, come here, I'll give you some emergency treatment first."

Seeing the look in their eyes, Kazashiro felt embarrassed to continue his antics and shuffled closer to them.

From a distance, the three looked like a group of disabled beggars, huddled together discussing how to plead for alms from passersby.

"Well..."

After confirming that neither of their wounds were seriously injured, Kazashiro suddenly sighed.

Feeling that the pain from her wound had lessened, Shirakumo Hayama: "Fifth Generation Hokage, why are you sighing?"

"Sigh, even a heartless bastard like Uchiha Hikari knew to shield me from arrows with his own body when I Hokage in danger, while my damned father, despite having Izanagi, didn't even bother to come and block for me..."

Kazashiro heard about Danzo's actions through the communicator. He thought his father had reformed, but he never expected that this guy would dig up Yaowan's Mangekyo in front of everyone and take it for himself.

More importantly, this old man clearly possessed a despicable resurrection device like Izanagi, yet he didn't even think of shielding his own son from harm; it's truly outrageous.

"I am not yet strong; if I were, things would change!"

Kazashiro, indignant, punched the ground with his fist.

"After a while, I'll strip him of his position as head of the Anbu Training Department, and make sure he's not even Jonin anymore..."

Uchiha Inabi listened intently from the side.

As far as I can remember, their Clan Head had a lot of complaints about Danzo when he was young. He not only Danzo Danzo's despicable behavior such as urinating and defecating anywhere and not washing his hands after using the toilet, but also said that after he led the Uchiha Clan to become bigger and stronger, he would personally drag Danzo's old thief's head through the village.

Now, the Uchiha Clan has indeed grown stronger, but it was under the arrangement of Danzo's favorite son that they became stronger.

A smile appeared on Inabi's lips, but before he could finish reminiscing about the past, a familiar figure suddenly appeared in his field of vision.

"Cough cough."

After recognizing the figure, Uchiha Inabi hurriedly coughed twice.

"How can Jonin demonstrate the merits of Advisor Danzō? If you're going to be a Jonin, be a Jonin!"

Kazashiro understood instantly and hurriedly spoke.

Those who understand the times are wise.

It goes without saying that someone formidable must have arrived behind him.

"Oh, really?"

Danzo in a cold voice, his eyes fixed on Kazashiro's wound.

This rebellious son actually needed bandages to be wrapped up, which proves that even as Jinchuriki, his wounds could not heal on their own.

"Yes, yes, Dad, don't worry..."

Kazashiro wanted to argue a bit more, Danzo didn't want to waste his breath on such a matter and skipped over the topic. "Where are the arrows?"

"Uchiha Hikari went to look for it."

Kazashiro answered honestly.

"Once found, deliver it to Orochimaru."

Uchiha Hikari? Danzo felt uneasy just hearing that surname.

His tone of voice also began to become impatient.

"Is this all the strength the Uchiha Jonin? As the Hokage's bodyguards, your duty is to protect the Hokage from harm."

The person reprimanded by Danzo was Inabi.

Danzo was self-aware enough to know that Uchiha Hikari's strength was beyond his reach, and he usually tried to avoid direct conflict with her.

Don't you even know what kind of monsters they are?

"It was my negligence..."

Although Inabi felt aggrieved, he still admitted his guilt.

There's nothing I can do; my skills are simply mediocre.

Among the many ninjas present, he and Shirakumo Hayama were the weakest.

The reason he served as Kazashiro's bodyguard was because Terauchi, who had previously served as his bodyguard, had recently died, and Kazashiro temporarily recruited him from among the Jonin.

I never imagined that I would lose both arms so soon after starting the job.

How will I, without a wife, get through the long nights ahead...?

"And you, as the Hokage, were actually injured by a petty thief using a hidden weapon. Coupled with all your previous mistakes, I am very disappointed in you..."

Danzo stopped looking at the Inabi and Shirakumo Hayama and started scolding Kazashiro, who was lying on the ground.

"I was wrong, I'll train with you again when I get back..."

Kazashiro knew without even guessing that he would have to face Danzo's Wind Release Whip once he returned.

Since that's the case, it's better to bring it up yourself; it'll make you seem more accommodating.

"Good--"

Danzo when he suddenly noticed the ice beneath his feet gradually melting.

Hmm, this rebellious son seems to have surpassed his father in strength.

Danzo thought about it and realized that even if the other party wasn't serious, he was no match for him. After weighing the pros and cons, he still rejected the suggestion.

"It's good that you have the intention. Go back and practice more."

Danzo dropped the subject and instead dropped an even bigger bombshell on Kazashiro: "The daimyo has abdicated."