Seeing that Yamanaka Kai wanted to say something, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "I know what you want to say, but there are only two people on the other side. We already have plenty of people handling the rescue here. If you go again, you'll be threatened into jumping over walls like a dog, and Mirai will die too!"
After hearing the Third Hokage's words, Yamanaka Kai immediately understood that he was right. He could only clench his fists and leave the Hokage's office uneasily.
Having persuaded Hiruzen Sarutobi to stop Yamanaka Kai, Hiruzen let out a sigh of relief and sat in his seat, smoking one cigarette after another. At the same time, he hoped Kakashi would complete the mission successfully and bring Mirai back to safety. Otherwise, this would likely become an excuse for Danzo to undermine his authority.
Sure enough, just as he thought of Danzo, Danzo entered with the two Hokage advisors, the sleepy Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.
"Hiruzen, I heard Danzo's people kidnapped a child. Is that true?" Homura Mitokado asked in a questioning tone.
The Third Hokage looked at them, exhaled a puff of smoke, and said heavily, "Such a thing did happen. I've sent Kakashi's team to rescue him."
Upon hearing the Third Hokage's words, Danzo hesitated for a moment. "An enemy spy infiltrated the village and took away a child. No matter the reason, the Uchiha Clan, which is responsible for police work, must be condemned and severely punished!"
The moment Hiruzen heard Danzo's proposal, he knew that Danzo, who had always been prejudiced against the Uchiha Clan, intended to use this opportunity to suppress them.
"That is absolutely impossible!" The Third Hokage immediately objected. "Konoha is at its most dangerous moment. We must ensure internal stability and unity. The Uchiha Clan should