They looked for faults elsewhere. In the end, they even brought up the three children Mirai had brought back from other villages.
According to Danzō, Konoha's economy should now rely on its own people and should not support outsiders. Therefore, he strongly advocated that people from other villages, even children, should be eliminated as a drain on Konoha's economy.
The Third Hokage knew that Danzō's group was looking for trouble and trying to argue without reason. However, when he thought of Nagato's gaze, the Third Hokage worried that Danzō's group might discover something. Thus, he agreed to have Mirai arrange for the three children to leave the village as soon as possible.
"Mirai, you won't blame me for making this decision without your permission, will you...?"
"Old man, I understand your intentions. Besides... it's time to leave Konoha. After all, children's eyes always see things clearly. If they stay much longer, certain things will inevitably happen."
The Third Hokage understood clearly that having the three children leave Konoha would be good for them, for Mirai, and for himself.
After all, he was Konoha Village's shadow. If he constantly interfered in matters involving children from other villages, it could come back to haunt him.
"Mirai, this is my personal savings. Without income from missions, your wallet must be nearly empty..."
"Ahaha, hahaha... You're old, but you're really thoughtful. Yes, I haven't gone out on missions for almost a year, so naturally my income has disappeared. Still, I plan to write a book first. Once it's published, I'll have money. I'll pay you back then! Old man, hehehe..."
The Third Hokage chatted with Mirai, telling him not to keep acting like a child and that, aside from desire, he should have other goals as well.
Mirai accepted the wallet and exchanged a