Good News from Rōran

On the Shimura clan's training grounds, Danzo watched Naruto, his mind unable to fathom the situation.

It shouldn't be like this! Why was the child of Minato and Kushina so incompetent?

The incompetence Danzo perceived was not a lack of innate talent; as the former head of the Anbu training department, Danzo possessed a keen eye for talent.

Naruto's abundant Chakra and outstanding physical constitution guaranteed a high floor for the boy on the path of a shinobi.

However, Naruto's abysmal theoretical foundation, the idiotic questions he asked, and his poor learning and comprehension abilities all gave Danzo a headache.

Think back to who he had taught in the past: Kizaru, who could master a Ninjutsu just by looking at a scroll, and Minato, who understood everything after hearing it once.

Compared to those two, Danzo could only describe Naruto as incompetent!

"Naruto, practice well here. I will come to evaluate your progress in an hour." Danzo's enthusiasm for teaching had plummeted.

"Yes!" Naruto replied earnestly.

Leaving Naruto to practice alone on the grounds, Danzo walked into a nearby building to rest.

He had barely stepped inside and had yet to sit down when an Anbu shinobi tracked him down.

"Elder Danzo, the Hokage wishes to see you."

"I understand. You may go."

After dismissing the Anbu, Danzo, now possessing a suitable excuse to leave, notified Naruto and departed the training grounds.

Upon arriving at the Hokage Office and seeing both Kizaru and Tobirama present, Danzo realized the gravity of the situation.

Walking quickly to the two men, Danzo heard news from Kizaru that left him stunned.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had gone missing!

In the past, Danzo might have rejoiced at such news.

But now, with his ideals realized through Kizaru, Danzo's resentment toward Hiruzen had faded significantly.

He and Hiruzen