The Uncooperative

Outside the charred, shattered Anbu Headquarters Building, a dozen or so construction workers were repainting the building and replacing its windows, busy as could be.

Once the danger had passed, nearby villagers spontaneously gathered around, chattering and pointing. Some said Missing-nin had done it, others blamed the Mist Village Envoy, and still others claimed it was the work of wandering ninja. They only dispersed, still unsatisfied, after Anbu Ninja came forward and repeatedly assured them that it had just been a drill.

Before long, Namikaze Minato, Hanfu, and Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived.

"Lord Hokage, Third Hokage." The Gatekeeping Anbu Ninja quickly bowed when he saw them.

Namikaze Minato smiled and nodded. "Take us to see Advisor Danzo."

"Yes. Please follow me."

The Anbu Ninja turned and led the way straight to the Underground First Floor.

Danzo was being held in the prison at the very back of the first floor.

By now, Danzo had come to. He examined himself and found that the Chakra in his body had been completely sealed. His Ninja Tool Pouch, Sealing Scroll, and everything else had also been confiscated.

How cautious.

Danzo gave a bitter, unwilling sneer.

He sat cross-legged on the floor, his gaze lowered, and waited in silence.

Soon, the Iron Cell Door slowly swung open with a series of creaks.

"Lord Hokage, please." The Anbu Ninja bowed and stood aside. Only after Namikaze Minato, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Hanfu entered did he gently close the door and take up his position nearby.

"Danzo... sigh."

The moment Hiruzen Sarutobi saw Comrade Danzo, he let out a long string of sighs.

"Still pretending to care at a time like this. That's just like you, Hiruzen." Danzo raised his eyes. In the dim surroundings, his single eye gleamed like that of a trapped beast, its sharpness seeming