Even at this point in time.
Shimura Danzō still had not given up his ambition of becoming Hokage. In his eyes, the Third Hokage was far too weak—both internally and externally. Konoha was the strongest ninja village in the world; it should have remained dominant. Konoha had won three consecutive Shinobi World Wars, yet every time he saw Sarutobi Hiruzen carrying out his so-called philosophy of peace, Shimura Danzō was filled with rage. In the original plan, after Minato Namikaze died in battle, Shimura Danzō had intended to make a bid for the Hokage's seat. As long as he ensured that Jiraiya and Tsunade did not return to cause trouble, he would have a certain chance of gathering a group of people and taking the position of Hokage.
What he had not expected was that Sarutobi Hiruzen reacted even faster. With the support of Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, and numerous Ninja Clans, Sarutobi Hiruzen actually returned to the position of Hokage. This made Shimura Danzō feel extremely uncomfortable, even furious.
Therefore, Shimura Danzō absolutely would not allow anything to happen to Orochimaru. This was one of his trump cards!
"Go. Deliver this message. Also, have Kinoe remain prepared at all times. Understood?"
The room seemed completely empty.
The moment Shimura Danzō's words fell.
"Yes!"
A low response rang out.
Whoosh!
Immediately afterward.
A black shadow flashed through the shadows in the corner.
It left the secret chamber directly to carry out the orders of Shimura Danzō, the leader of Root.
Meanwhile.
Inside an underground secret chamber somewhere in Konoha.
The faint lights swayed, creating an utterly dark atmosphere.
The room was filled with all kinds of sophisticated instruments. Numerous bottles and jars sat on the rack to the left, each seemingly containing many "items." If anyone looked closely, they would