Danzo, You've Overstepped

As Qingcheng's words fell, Danzo felt a sudden tightening in his chest, making it difficult to breathe. However, as the leader of Konoha's Root, he had long shed any semblance of shame.

Danzo shouted again, "If it weren't for our Root, would the villagers be able to live in peace?"

Hearing this, Qingcheng immediately retorted loudly, "You're shamelessly arrogant! Protecting the village is the job of the ninja forces stationed at the borders. Your Root did nothing during the Second and Third Great Ninja Wars! You were useless, just consuming resources and killing your own villagers. What good are you?"

Qingcheng's words startled Danzo, but as an old fox, he immediately countered, "What would a wet-behind-the-ears brat like you know about the greatness of Root? Konoha relies entirely on Root ninja!"

Qingcheng heard Danzo's words and knew he was trying to muddle the waters, attempting to attribute all his misdeeds to the needs of Root ninja and the protection of Konoha.

Qingcheng directly reprimanded him, "Danzo, you're doing this all for yourself! You even transplanted First Hokage's cells into your arm, desecrating his remains!"

Qingcheng continued to curse, "Everything you've done has been to eliminate the Third Hokage and become Konoha's emperor. You're a heartless ambitious man; your motivations are purely for power!"

Danzo's body trembled at Qingcheng's words, and he angrily retorted, "This is all for Konoha! Only by making Root stronger can we better protect the village!"

The other Anbu ninja were all shocked. Hearing Qingcheng's revelations, they all looked at Danzo's arm. A white-haired Anbu ninja angrily said, "Advisor Danzo, did you really desecrate the First Hokage's remains?"

The Third Hokage and Mitokado Homura were also very surprised, and they all exclaimed, "Danzo, did you do all this?"

Danzo said fiercely, "I can do anything for Konoha, including eliminating this Uchiha brat!"

Seeing Danzo about to make a move again, the Third Hokage immediately shouted, "Danzo, you've overstepped! I had no idea you've done so many bad things in secret. You've betrayed the village!"

With that one sentence, the Third Hokage completely absolved himself, implying that none of this had anything to do with him, leaving Danzo disgraced.

As expected of the Third Hokage, Qingcheng thought to himself. He's incredibly skilled at selling Danzo out. Soon, he'll continue to reprimand him and protect his own glorious and upright image.

Danzo, seeing himself being condemned by everyone, immediately realized he couldn't become Hokage. He then roared, "You all believe this evil Uchiha? I am the one who should be Hokage! The village cannot do without me!"

Qingcheng, seeing that Danzo had lost his composure, was overjoyed and said with a smile, "Danzo, on what grounds do you think you can become Hokage? Just for insulting the First Hokage's remains, you deserve to be reviled for ten thousand years! You beast, repeatedly harming the villagers. The Hokage is someone who bears the hopes of all villagers. You are utterly unworthy of becoming Hokage!"

Danzo gritted his teeth, his eyes red, staring fixedly at Qingcheng. Like a furious Mighty Lion, he roared, "You evil Uchiha! For Konoha, I will kill you right now!"

Immediately, Danzo prepared to form a single hand sign with his left hand to release a Wind Release Ninjutsu to attack Qingcheng.

The Anbu ninja, seeing Danzo prepare to make a move, also prepared to form hand signs to attack Danzo and protect the Third Hokage.

The atmosphere in the Hokage's Office instantly grew tense again, as if a great battle was imminent. Just then, Hiruzen Sarutobi glared angrily at Danzo and sternly reprimanded him, "Danzo, you've overstepped! I am the Hokage! Are you trying to rebel?"

Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura both understood Danzo's personality and knew how obsessed their former teammate was with the position of Hokage.

Mitokado Homura pointed an accusing finger at Danzo and shouted, "Danzo, you've overstepped! Hiruzen is the Hokage! Are you going to betray Konoha?"

Danzo looked at everyone accusing him, his face filled with anger and helplessness. He said furiously, "Everything I've done is for Konoha! If the village loses Root, then Konoha will have no hidden protection in the shadows!"

Qingcheng heard Danzo's words and cursed inwardly, Danzo is still stubbornly refusing to admit defeat, trying to play the emotional card and somehow muddle through this.

Qingcheng's Shadow Clone shouted, "This time, I'm going to make you remove your bandages so that all of Konoha's villagers and ninja can see what kind of monster you, Shimura Danzo, are, despite claiming to be for Konoha's villagers!"

Qingcheng righteously cursed, "If Konoha Village had executioners like you, who knows how many evil people would be nurtured! Old dog Danzo, you casually slaughter ninja in the village and even desecrate the First Hokage's remains! I, Uchiha Qingcheng, will never let you off!"

Immediately, Qingcheng's Shadow Clone raised a Three-pronged Kunai high, and with a cold, ruthless expression, said, "Uchiha Yongcheng, by my command, heed my summons! Quickly eliminate all these beasts!"

All the Anbu ninja and Konoha's higher-ups felt awkward hearing Qingcheng curse them as beasts. They all shouted, "Danzo, you better behave! You old beast!"

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi was called a beast, he was shocked to see Qingcheng preparing to throw again. According to information from Anbu, when the Three-pronged Kunai landed, a black rift would appear in space, and Uchiha Yongcheng would spontaneously appear in a Susanoo.

The Third Hokage said in surprise, "Qingcheng-kun, this is, after all, a village matter. We in Konoha will handle it appropriately. Please do not disturb Yongcheng's soul in peace."

The Third Hokage then reprimanded, "Danzo, I order you now to remove the bandage on your right arm, and all the bandages on your right eye! I want to see if you have truly committed such an unforgivable act!"

Danzo's face instantly turned ashen at the Third Hokage's words, and he was greatly alarmed. If that thing is revealed in public, I will surely be reviled for ten thousand years!

Danzo then argued, "My eye was injured many years ago; it's completely blind. There's no need to look. These are all sacrifices I made for Konoha."

The Third Hokage and Utatane Koharu, among others, softened upon hearing Danzo's words. They then looked at Qingcheng, preparing to plead for him.

Qingcheng said coldly, "Inside your right eye is Uchiha Shisui's eye, and your right arm is made of the First Hokage's body cells! You openly desecrated the First Hokage's body! If the First and Second Hokage knew, Danzo, you would be subjected to slow slicing!"

The Third Hokage instantly reacted and immediately reprimanded, "Danzo, you've overstepped! I am the Hokage! I now order you to remove the bandage on your right arm and the bandage on your eye!"

The atmosphere in the Hokage's Office instantly grew tense again. Danzo saw everyone watching him warily, with some even preparing to take him down. He instantly knew that the tide had turned and he was powerless to reverse it.