Sarutobi Hiruzen was prepared to teach Danzo a harsh lesson.
Root was a branch of the Anbu, yet Danzo, as an elder, had actually done something like this. It seemed he had been far too indulgent toward him over the years.
To the point that Danzo no longer respected him at all.
If this continued, he, the Hokage, might as well let Danzo take the position.
Outwardly obeying while secretly defying him, constantly pulling petty tricks, and still daring to act this way despite his explicit prohibition—he understood that Danzo's ambitions could no longer be suppressed.
This time, he would not only cut Root's funding by ninety percent, but also reassign its personnel!
As he thought this, Sarutobi Hiruzen murmured once more, "There's no longer any need for Root to exist..."
No one wanted subordinates who refused to follow orders and even openly defied them. Naturally, he was no exception.
Meanwhile, Yuki Yuichi and the others had no idea that Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo were engaged in their own power struggle.
After finishing their barbecue, they returned to the academy.
The afternoon classes were still no different from before.
However, the students listened far more attentively than usual.
It seemed Umino Ikkaku's mention of the final assessment that morning had had an effect.
Having to be assessed alongside the second-years had put immense pressure on them.
Watching Umino Ikkaku teach earnestly at the podium, Yuki Yuichi propped his chin up with his right hand and looked outside through the window.
"Yuichi, are we really going to Guy's house later?"
Yuhi Kurenai's voice was somewhat uncertain.
Hearing that, Yuki Yuichi turned to glance at her. "Of course we are."
Those few unruly commoners actually dared to lay hands on Might Guy.
Didn't they know he was under his protection?
Konoha's