Hokage Lounge

Naraku's face was somewhat sorrowful. He picked up his pipe, took a puff, and said in a deep voice:

"I never imagined Danzo would commit such a crime. He coveted the Kekkei Genkai race! He harmed his comrades!"

Danzo was a disciple of the Second Hokage, an assistant to the Third Hokage, and one of the former Konoha High Command.

"I summoned you today to solicit your opinions. Danzo, what should be done with him?"

According to investigations, Danzo's Jade Dragon River base appears to be a training base for members, mostly containing orphans, as well as training facilities and venues.

As for the so-called discovery of many Sharingan, it was Naraku who sent people to put them in. The Uchiha Clan usually keeps the eyes of clan members who die unexpectedly, preserving them within the clan.

For those who die of old age and naturally, their bodies are generally not disturbed. For those who die in battle and have awakened the Sharingan, their remains are usually preserved.

The former Great Elder and Uchiha Nara both sealed away many Sharingan.

After discovering Danzo and Danzo had attacked his comrades, Naraku exaggerated Danzo's crimes and evil deeds, and deliberately placed more than ten Sharingan in his base.

Danzo is cunning and treacherous; a laboratory is a laboratory, and a training room is a training room. It's impossible for such a training room for Root members to contain experimental materials, but Naraku can provide them for him.

Sarutobi Hiruzen and Utatane Koharu, who were to Naraku's right, exchanged a glance, while Naraku Namikaze Minato and Mitokado Homura, who were to Naraku's left, also made eye contact. All four of them had somewhat cold and solemn expressions.

Danzo had done similar things before, but they were always done on a whim, happening only once every few years, and the three of them usually tolerated and forgiven him.

Times have changed. Danzo still dares to do such a thing. Apart from Namikaze Minato, the three high-ranking officials realized that the Fourth Hokage had summoned them because he was about to cause trouble.

Sarutobi Hiruzen picked up his pipe, exhaled a heavy puff of smoke, and said in a deep voice:

"Is there some misunderstanding...? Is the evidence conclusive?"

Although Sarutobi Hiruzen had privately distanced himself from Danzo and warned Danzo against rash actions, Danzo was, after all, his advisor during his reign.

They were all companions during the Second Hokage's time, his disciples, and members of the Second Hokage's Shadow Guard.

Although the Third Hokage did not establish a Shadow Guard, but instead trained students, both members of the Shadow Guard and Hokage disciples were not only closely related to the Hokage, but they were also natural allies to each other.

"The evidence is irrefutable, Lord Hiruzen. If the evidence weren't irrefutable, I wouldn't have summoned you. This matter is truly appalling, it makes me..."

As Naraku spoke, he seemed somewhat sorrowful, and his Chakra fluctuated slightly. A gentle breeze stirred in the Hokage Lounge, softly lifting the hems of their robes.

"Fourth generation, don't be sad. Since the evidence is conclusive, let's handle it normally..."

After much hesitation, Mitokado Homura softly suggested that the only solution now was to hold Danzo accountable for his actions, and that it had nothing to do with the three of them.

Namikaze Minato's Namikaze Minato flickered, as if he were thinking. After a long while, he said solemnly:

"Lord Yan, Fourth Hokage, we cannot expose Danzo's evil deeds!"

Mitokado Homura looked at Namikaze Minato with some surprise, not expecting Namikaze Minato to speak up for Danzo.

Utatane Koharu and Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, though the group's considerations regarding the pros and cons differed slightly.

Namikaze Minato continued:

"The Fourth Hokage, Danzo, was a disciple of the Second Hokage and served as a member of the Second Hokage Guard Platoon. During the time of the Third Hokage Hiruzen, Danzo, Danzo was an assistant to the Third Hokage and one of the Konoha High Command."

If such an important figure commits such heinous acts, how will the villagers view the Hokage? How will they view us?

The Hokage is the leader of a village, yet his assistant is someone who harms his comrades. This not only proves the absurdity of the Third Hokage's rule, but also severely damages the name of the Hokage...

Namikaze Minato's expression was serious. He wasn't speaking up for Danzo, but rather because Danzo was surrounded by too many accolades. Although he held no official position, his status and past contributions could not be ignored.

If the Hokage, his assistants, and his disciples are all like this, then the image of the Third is easily imaginable. However, this scandal is too much for the Third Hokage to bear alone, and it might even alienate the villagers from the Hokage, affecting his reputation.

The title of Hokage is irrelevant to which generation one is. The villagers' fear, apprehension, and suspicion of the Hokage are detrimental to the Hokage's ability to manage Konoha's affairs.

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded. As the previous Hokage, he naturally understood this, and said in a deep voice:

"Minato is right. It's all my fault for misjudging people, allowing Danzo and Danzo Root to grow stronger, and now they've even threatened the safety of Konoha..."

The fourth generation: Root is a product of its time. Although this organization has made many contributions, it has now become a malignant tumor. I will find a way to eradicate Root!

As Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke, a fierce Flash Cut in his eyes.

Utatane Koharu sighed inwardly. She knew very well what Danzo was planning. During Utatane Koharu Sarutobi Hiruzen's reign, Utatane Koharu had been Danzo's most important secret supporter.

They readily provided Danzo with financial assistance, and frequently joined forces to speak out on matters concerning Konoha.

Unfortunately, it's no longer the era of Sarutobi Hiruzen's rule. Uchiha Nara charge of Konoha for many years, and Konoha is developing well without any chaos.

During his more than seven years in power, the Fourth Hokage enjoyed the support and respect of the vast majority of Konoha Ninja.

"Hiruzen, if you take care of Root, then we can rest easy."

Utatane Koharu quietly expressed her support for Sarutobi Hiruzen's statement.

"Gentlemen, the issue now isn't about who takes action to deal with Root, but rather how to publicize the atrocities committed by Root. Should we conceal and suppress them, or should we make a normal public announcement, declaring Danzo an S-rank missing-nin?"

Naraku gently corrected the group.

Naraku summoned the Danzo's actions and how to punish him, not to have them deal with Root.

Even if Naraku were to actually get them to deal with Root, he wouldn't trust them. These four have worked together for decades; no one would believe they would turn on each other.

Naraku will eliminate Root himself; he doesn't need these old comrades to do it. If he were to actually let them deal with Root, Naraku believes they would most likely dawdle and procrastinate.

Upon hearing Naraku's words, Minato opened his mouth as if to speak, but after Flash Cut Namikaze Minato, he remained silent.

The death of Uchiha Shisui, a member of the Hokage clan, certainly warrants accountability, Uchiha Shisui he was one of the top fighters in the Uchiha Clan.

While it's said that his disciple Obito was on par with Shisui, in reality, many Konoha Ninja considered Uchiha Shisui to be the strongest Uchiha.

Uchiha Obito's Ninjutsu is known for its unpredictability, and the Fourth Hokage, Uchiha Nara, hasn't made a move in many years. Uchiha Shisui's apparent combat strength is incredibly powerful.