Preparation for the Colonization Plan

Thanks to Danzo's typically low-profile and cold demeanor, the news of him being hospitalized by Kizaru did not spread throughout Konoha, nor did it cause much of a stir.

Tsunade, being one of the few who knew the truth, was in high spirits; for two consecutive days while working, the smile on her face barely faded.

"Danzo! Man, you really should accept your age. We're both over seventy now; we can't compare to our younger selves."

In the private ward where Danzo was recuperating, two of Konoha's elders were paying him a visit.

The two did not know the real reason for Danzo's injuries, only guessing that he was once again meddling in some shady business behind the scenes.

"I am not yet so old as to be decrepit!" After two days of rest, Danzo's injuries had recovered significantly, and his spirits were quite good.

"Danzo, are you certain there are no issues with that young man you brought back?" Mitokado Homura asked with concern.

"This matter does not require your interference; I have my own arrangements." Having witnessed Kizaru's strength, Danzo had already made up his mind to forge Kizaru into the deadliest weapon in his arsenal.

"This concerns the safety of the village; we must be informed," Mitokado Homura insisted firmly.

"Danzo, ninjas are not ordinary villagers. If he wishes to become a Konoha ninja, his background must be thoroughly vetted," Utatane Koharu added, her tone equally stern.

Faced with the combined pressure of the two, and already being targeted and suppressed by Tsunade, Danzo had no choice but to concede.

"That child is named Shimura Wuxing. He is the son of Shimura Senxin, who left the village years ago. I have verified it; he indeed possesses the bloodline of the Shimura clan, and it is closely related