Konoha's Forest of Death was a quiet, mysterious place. It was one of Konoha's important areas and was usually used as the venue for the Chunin Exams.
Of course, unknown to most, it was also home to the headquarters of Konoha's secretive department—Root.
However, Root's headquarters was surrounded by an invisible barrier and located underground, so it had never been exposed to outsiders.
Moreover, this was a dangerous area where outsiders were normally forbidden to approach, further concealing the location of Root's headquarters.
And now.
Shimura Danzō, a figure of immense power in Konoha, had been crushed by Hiruzen Sarutobi in his capacity as Hokage and forcibly placed under confinement. He returned to his lair in an extremely foul mood, his heart filled with rage and resentment as he raged helplessly.
"Damn it!" Shimura Danzō roared furiously, his voice echoing through the silent headquarters.
The Root ninja on either side silently lowered their heads and knelt on one knee, not daring to make any movement that might disturb Lord Danzō's practiced fury.
Because they could not bear the consequences!
At this moment, Shimura Danzō utterly resented Hiruzen Sarutobi's actions. He believed that confining him at such a critical time, with war approaching, was an act of supreme stupidity.
"Hiruzen, you actually put me under confinement at such an important moment? This is a complete joke!" Shimura Danzō said through gritted teeth, his entire body trembling with agitation. "Teacher, choosing you as Konoha's Hokage was a total mistake from the very beginning. Only I am worthy of becoming Hokage!"
He continually encouraged himself inwardly, firmly convinced that he was the best candidate for Hokage. Yet no matter how much he tried to hypnotize himself, reality lay mercilessly before him.
Now, he was merely a man under confinement, stripped of his freedom