The Power of Possession · Danzo's Escape

Konoha's troublesome populace was undoubtedly wealthy. Seeing Danzo formally taken into custody, they all brought out their treasured collections.

Expired milk, rotten vegetable leaves, and foul-smelling eggs rained down on him.

A journey from the Shimura Compound to Anbu Prison that should have taken twenty minutes was dragged out for a full hour.

By the time Danzo had his chakra sealed and was locked in a cell, he was covered in filth and reeked unbearably.

Yamanaka Yuki personally used a secret technique to read Danzo's memories, only to hit a wall.

Danzo sneered. "Don't waste your effort. I know Anbu methods better than you do. Use whatever torture you want, but don't expect to get any valuable intelligence from me."

He had been among the earliest batch of ninja recruited into Anbu and knew its procedures inside and out.

As long as one specifically guarded against the Yamanaka clan's Mind Body Switch Technique and carved a Curse Mark similar to the Tongue Disaster Eradication Seal into one's brain, one could prevent their memories from being forcibly read by secret techniques.

It guarded against allies as well as enemies.

Danzo was the sort of person who would rather die than let anyone else benefit.

Yamanaka Yuki ignored Danzo's provocation and left the cell. She then summoned two trusted subordinates and instructed them, "Guard him strictly. Split into two teams. One team will break the Curse Mark, while the other tortures Danzo. If there are no results by noon tomorrow, report to the Hokage immediately."

"Yes, ma'am!"

After showing off his authority before the Shimura Clan, Toji returned to the Hokage Building and began delivering his report.

"—Konoha successfully renewed a new assistance agreement with the daimyo."

"Jōnin Uchiha Setsuna voluntarily remained in the capital to carry out a long-term garrison assignment."