"Boom!" The door was smashed open, and a large number of Root members rushed in, swiftly surrounding the Konoha higher-ups facing Danzo. The room became even more cramped.
The atmosphere in the room instantly turned murderous. Every Konoha higher-up present looked tense—not because they feared for their own safety. There were many Kage-level fighters among them, and with Nawaki's Flying Thunder God support, they could retreat unscathed even if Root surrounded them. What truly worried them was the aftermath of an outright Root rebellion!
"Danzo! Have you lost your mind?" Just as battle was about to erupt, Sarutobi shouted anxiously at Danzo through the wall of people. "Do you know the consequences of attacking us? Once civil strife breaks out, you'll be a sinner of Konoha!"
"A sinner?" Danzo sneered viciously. "Haven't you already branded me a traitor? One more charge means nothing to me!"
Although Danzo spoke tough, he did not immediately order Root to attack. He knew perfectly well that once he gave the order, there would be no turning back. He had struggled for Konoha his entire life and truly did not want to destroy it with his own hands, leaving him deeply conflicted.
Through the Sensory Technique, Nawaki sensed the shift in Danzo's emotions and knew the timing was about right. It would be bad if they truly pushed him into rebellion.
So, before anyone else could speak, he said, "If Leader Danzo doesn't want to bear the charge of traitor, it's not as though there's no way out!"
Most of those present looked at Nawaki in surprise, unable to understand why he had suddenly changed his attitude. Only Sarutobi showed a faintly gratified expression.
"What do you mean?" Danzo looked at Nawaki suspiciously. "You went to all this trouble to expose my plan. Are you