"What did you mean by that, Danzō?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned at Shimura Danzō, a bad feeling rising in his heart.
Could Shimura Danzō have done something that worsened the relationship between both sides?
Shimura Danzō's gaze flickered as he explained, "One of those three brats is extremely special. If he is allowed to grow smoothly, it will be anything but good for Konoha!"
"Special?" Sarutobi Hiruzen thought for a moment before asking, "Does he possess some powerful Kekkei Genkai?"
"You could say that." Shimura Danzō paused, then said gravely, "That brat named Nagato possesses the eyes of the legendary Sage of Six Paths—the Rinnegan!"
"!!!"
The moment those words were spoken, Sarutobi Hiruzen, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura all sucked in a sharp breath!
Mitokado Homura could not help but say, "Danzō, you aren't joking, are you?!"
Shimura Danzō glanced at Mitokado Homura and said flatly, "I have no time to joke around with you! I can say with absolute certainty that the brat named Nagato possesses the Rinnegan!"
"Furthermore, I have personally witnessed the power of those eyes. If that brat Nagato is allowed to grow smoothly, he may become an existence no weaker than the First Hokage!"
"The next leader of the Land of Rain possessing the First Hokage's strength—do you think that would be a good thing for Konoha?"
Originally, Shimura Danzō had not intended to tell Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others about Nagato's Rinnegan.
After all, Shimura Danzō wanted to seize that power for himself. If he told Sarutobi Hiruzen, then even if Konoha obtained those eyes, they would essentially have nothing to do with him!
For one, Nagato was currently under Hanzō the Salamander's protection. With his own strength alone, Shimura Danzō had little hope of obtaining the Rinnegan!
More importantly, Nagato had already submitted