Sarutobi Hiruzen was also frightened by Mirai's words. He knew Mirai's potential and talent. By previous estimates, Mirai's strength was already close to that of a chunin. Yet the information he had just received was that Mirai had single-handedly ravaged Kumogakure and brought disaster upon it. If he had applied for graduation earlier, then yes, it would have been impossible for him to enter the dark side! He had no say in the matter. Mirai was the darling of the group! If anything happened, Danzo would definitely come looking for him and do everything in his power! He turned his gaze toward Mirai's father, signaling for him to make the decision. Mirai's father nodded at him.
It was not that Mirai had previously discussed anything with Danzo; this had been Danzo's first idea. Now that Mirai's talent had been revealed, the dark side was the best place for him. Considering his own background, why shouldn't he go? Was he joking? Was that place fit for a person? Zang Jun hoped that others' talents would find their roots, but he did not want his own son to go there! That child from the Minato incident seemed pretty good! When had he become such a fool?
After hearing Zang Jun's statement, Sarutobi Hiruzen said, "If he passes the examination, he can join the dark side."
"Thank you, Lord Hokage!" he said.
"Then go back and prepare for the examination first." Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded. He had high hopes for Mirai as well. His status, talent, intellect, and future—all of them were the makings of a Hokage!
"Yes!" Mirai left the meeting room after hearing this.
Once Mirai left, the atmosphere turned solemn.
"What should we do about this?" Sarutobi Hiruzen, as Hokage, spoke first.
"The Raikage must give Mirai an explanation!" Danzo was