The direct conflict broke out just yesterday.
Is there any change in the Uchiha Clan today? What does their family want to do? Are we really going to start a rebellion?? At this juncture? Or is it that their family has already prepared in advance? Yesterday was just an excuse!?
Sarutobi Hiruzen thought with a shocked and angry expression.
But it was only for that second, other thoughts came to mind, so Third suppressed these thoughts for the time being, because let alone the past, there was no sign of the Uchiha Clan's rebellion at all, and they also sent out Nearly a hundred tribesmen went to the front line to fight. From the feedback from Nara Suzaku and the monitoring of Anbu, it seems that Uchiha Clan is indeed not up to anything. What they really want to do was decided on the spur of the moment after yesterday.
But even so, there are still many problems. The most important point is that the person who came to report the news was Danzo, not Yan or Koharu. This made Hiruzen Sarutobi have to be more careful. In fact, this Root was too easy to get involved in these things and deliberately caused trouble.
"No, the news from Danzo, Anbu is that Uchiha Clan is still maintaining his usual habits, and there are no excessive personnel changes at Military Police Force. What news did you detect? Is there any evidence? Although Uchiha Clan does need to be highly vigilant, and it is time to solve it, but now is not the best time!"
Third Hokage looked at Shimura Danzō with a very serious expression and spoke in an extremely low voice.
"Hmph, of course I know this. There is no concrete evidence yet, but Root found inexplicable movements in the Uchiha Clan station. Some people seemed to be preparing something. Military Police Force's regular operation must be covering something up. I can be sure of this. Hiruzen Sarutobi, we have already made mistakes before, and we cannot make any mistakes now!"
Danzo looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi without showing any signs of weakness. The past that was deliberately pointed out in the last sentence made Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression freeze. He knew very well that Danzo said this deliberately to remind himself that in the case of the Uchiha Clan, a second mistake was not allowed.
Although Third Hokage himself understands this very well, his character and handling style dictate that he cannot make the decision to clean up the largest Ninja Clan in the village so easily. At least before completing the necessary preparations, he must not take that step, especially since there is no substantive action on the other side, just some traces similar to catching wind and shadow.
It is really difficult to judge.
"I understand what you mean, Danzo, but you still need to be patient now. You have said it yourself. Uchiha Clan has not taken any substantive actions now. It is difficult for us to have a reason to take action. The most important thing is that you should know the horror of Mangekyō Sharingan. There is a high probability that can be proven Uchiha Shōji is not the real murderer from a year ago, which means that Uchiha Clan has two pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan! If you take action without making complete preparations, even if Uchiha Clan is finally completely eliminated, the village will definitely pay a heavy price. This is a situation that neither you nor I want to see!"
If it weren't for his own strength and Root's strength, it would be a bit lacking, but Danzo would have already done it by himself. Being arrogant is one thing, being stupid is another. When dealing with Regarding the matter of the Uchiha Clan, Danzo is very clear that this must require the nod of consent from Sarutobi Hiruzen, who is Hokage, before he can mobilize enough power to destroy Uchiha Clan.
But Sarutobi Hiruzen's character really makes Danzo very angry!
It's already this time, why should we talk about stability!?
Solving Uchiha Clan first is not more important than anything else!? As for losses, threats from other ninja villages, etc., they are all minor problems in Danzo's opinion.
But Sarutobi Hiruzen just didn't nod.
This makes Danzo very frustrated.
"Hiss... Huh..."
"Okay, I understand what you mean, but you must be prepared as soon as possible. I will let Root further monitor Uchiha Clan, Hiruzen Sarutobi. I hope you will be right this time!"
"Monitoring is okay, but Danzo, I don't want to see a bad development again. Do you understand what I mean? Now the village is on the edge of the cliff. Any wrong step may bring disastrous results!"
"Are you warning me!? Hiruzen Sarutobi!?"
Danzo's expression paused at first, and then he asked with a very gloomy expression.
"No, this is just a reminder, Danzo!"
Third Hokage shook his head solemnly and said.
"Hmph, I know!"
It can be easily judged that the close friend from home has indeed taken a serious attitude. Danzo seems to have a tough expression and attitude, but in fact, some small signs that have just emerged in his heart have been suppressed by himself for the time being., the previous plan went very smoothly. Although there was a slight problem with Orochimaru and he did not come to him immediately, but the problem was not big. Let's just follow Third's wishes here.
The key is to successfully remove the threat of the Uchiha Clan. Don't let any other accidents happen. This is the last thing Danzo wants to see.
Of course, at this time, Danzo did not know that Orochimaru had defected and left the village as early as the early morning. Unlike Original Work, who fled after being discovered and then pursued by soldiers, in this life, Orochimaru could easily do so. He left the village easily. As Konoha's quasi-high-level disciple, Third Hokage's disciple, and once one of the most powerful competitors of Fourth Hokage, some patrols in the sensing barrier and peripheral areas had no chance of detecting any traces of Orochimaru.
Arguably, at the same time.
Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo, a pair of 'best friends', were let go together.
Looking at Danzo leaving, Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned slightly. He was still very worried whether Danzo would do something stupid. The previous forced arrest of the Uchiha Clan personnel without authorization had already made Hiruzen Sarutobi very dissatisfied and confused.
Although the matter of the Uchiha Clan is irreversible, even if evidence is finally found to prove that these things have nothing to do with the Uchiha Clan, one of the two sides who have already broken their faces must fall completely.
But the thing is, Third will not let go of the information that should be investigated. Just like the current disappearance case, the truth of these things will determine how Sarutobi Hiruzen should treat Danzo in the future.
Therefore, after Danzo left, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately arranged a group of Anbu to supervise Root members to prevent secondary accidents.
At least until you are ready, these things will not be allowed.