He continued, "Indeed, a ninja close to him killed his companion. This is also a small punishment, to let him know that there are other things besides killing him that can hurt him. Which of his companions is unimportant and easy to attack right now?"
The head of the intelligence division hurriedly replied, "If you report back to the leader, he has very few companions and friends, and none of them have any backing. Only Iruka and Rock Lee are on the mountain. Iruka cannot be attacked in the village all year round, while Rock Lee has just gone to Tea Village with Kakashi..."
"Hm..." Danzo drew out the sound slightly, then suddenly said sharply, "Then kill him!"
"All the agents in Konoha Root are being watched by the dark forces. If they go out to carry out this mission, they will definitely be suspected afterward. We can only use Konoha Root to carry out the dark forces' mission, but Kakashi is not weak..."
The intelligence chief carefully glanced at Danzo, then said somewhat hesitantly.
"Kakashi is not much of a problem. Order every member of the secret squads carrying out missions to participate in this operation. Kill Rock Lee in the mountains, then withdraw. Do not continue fighting. Do not leave behind any bodies. This must be resolved before they return to Moye. It should be quick!"
After issuing the order, Danzo slowly rose to his feet. Though not tall, his figure in the shadows appeared exceptionally imposing beneath the candlelight on the table.
"Yes!"
The head of the intelligence division answered firmly, a vicious glint flashing in his eyes, as though he could already see Rock Lee's fate in the mountains.
After the intelligence chief stepped down, Danzo did not sit back down. Instead, he slowly paced around