When it came to peace and the village, everyone had their own way of doing things.
Hiruzen Sarutobi belonged to the moderate faction, so he had always advocated gradual progress and avoided extreme measures.
But Danzo was different. He was a standard hawk; as long as he believed something was right, he would carry it out without hesitation, whether internally or externally.
Regarding the Uzumaki incident, he did not believe he had done anything wrong. He had long found this clan, which had always wandered beyond Konoha, somewhat displeasing. This was the perfect chance to teach them a lesson. Then, presumably, he could justifiably bring them into Konoha.
He had not deliberately targeted them; an opportunity had simply presented itself.
Hiruzen Sarutobi could not vent his anger either. He could only grit his teeth and turn away, preparing to organize a rescue force for the Uzumaki clan. According to the report from the person who had come seeking aid, the main Uzumaki force should be on the Kannabi Plains southeast of Konoha, roughly three days away from Konoha.
Though Hiruzen understood Danzo's purpose in doing this, he still could not accept his methods. He silently resolved that once this incident was over, he would separate the Anbu from Root. From then on, all Anbu affairs would be under his direct control.
Ever since Danzo had taken over the Anbu during the last Ninja World War and reorganized Root at the same time, the two organizations had been separate in name only. In reality, both were controlled by Danzo alone.
With the situation urgent, roughly an hour later, the first elite force of around twenty people departed Konoha and headed southeast.
But the journey was three days long. Even with a ninja's speed, it would take around a day to reach