When Did I Act?

Madara Uchiha?

He arrived right after I spoke?

Danzo's face instantly stiffened, and he quickly turned around, looking behind him!

As expected, He saw in the corner of the tea room, From within a black vortex, a black-robed man wearing an orange, single-lens mask instantly appeared!

Beneath his mask, red light was flashing.

That was... the Mangekyou Sharingan!

It was that man!

And at this moment, Koharu Utatane, sitting opposite Danzo, naturally saw this scene as well.

After hearing those words, and then seeing the blood-red eyes, her face instantly changed drastically, and the teacup in her hand fell to the ground!

The wooden cup hit the ground, and the tea instantly spread, soaking her clothes.

However, Koharu Utatane couldn't care about that now, Her face was filled with extreme horror, and she stared intently at the masked man before her, trembling in disbelief as she spoke:

"Ma, Madara Uchiha?"

"The one that the First Hokage, Lord Hashirama, defeated back then... Madara Uchiha?"

Koharu Utatane repeated the name in disbelief.

That thunderous name!

"...Hoh?"

Hearing the astonished voice, The masked man, Madara Uchiha, finally raised his eyes slightly, looking towards Koharu Utatane. Then, he said in a low, indifferent voice:

"Tsk... Danzo, you actually have a rare visitor..."

"Since that's the case, I can't stay long..."

As soon as he finished speaking, The blood-red light flashed on the masked man's right eye!

Without a word, the Mangekyou Sharingan activated its genjutsu!

Invisible chakra surged out!

Koharu Utatane's pupils, which were originally filled with fear, instantly became incredibly hollow, completely losing focus.

Her expression of extreme horror froze on her old face.

She became still.

The next moment, a black kunai instantly appeared in the masked man's hand.

Seeing this, Danzo, standing beside her, instantly changed his expression!

What was going on?

Why did this guy suddenly start going for the kill?

Damn it! Didn't they always cooperate well before?

Danzo gritted his teeth and questioned loudly:

"W, wait a moment!"

"Madara Uchiha! What are you doing?"

"This is between us, it has nothing to do with Koharu!"

Danzo's face was grim as he quickly stood up, blocking Koharu Utatane.

Although he didn't have any special affection for Koharu Utatane, this was, after all, his private tea room.

If Koharu Utatane were to die here, he would be unable to escape responsibility no matter what!

At this moment, he, Danzo Shimura, did not want to take the blame!

"..."

After hearing Danzo's words, the masked man suddenly stopped.

Then, he turned his gaze to Danzo, narrowed his eyes, his Mangekyou Sharingan flashing, and said in a low voice:

"You're right, then I'll let her... live a little longer for now."

"So now,"

"It is time we had a proper talk about the matters between us—"

"Danzo."

...Hoo.

Hearing these words, Danzo secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

When he first felt the aura the Masked Man exuded upon appearing, he had truly been afraid that this Madara Uchiha would simply start a mindless slaughter.

If that had been the case, he would have been forced to use his hidden Sharingan prematurely...

Although he could win, it would be too great a loss.

Therefore, as long as a fight did not break out, it was ultimately for the best.

Even now, Danzo

still had one dream left unfulfilled.

That was the position of Hokage.

This obsession, which had haunted him for decades, was the greatest hurdle in Danzo's heart to this day.

Thus, before becoming Hokage, Danzo would never take any risks.

That Sharingan, even more so, could not be used lightly.

Now, since this Madara Uchiha did not intend to go on a killing spree like a mad dog, there was still room for negotiation...

Thinking of this, Danzo Shimura calmed his mind and began to think rapidly.

Since this guy had returned, it meant he likely still had a need to cooperate with Konoha.

Perhaps I can use this conversation to demand the Sharingan payment from our previous collaboration once more.

At the very least, I can change the terms of this cooperation to Sharingan.

I will make him hand over a portion of the Sharingan before I agree to work with him.

In short—

I must find a way to get the Sharingan from this guy's hands first!

That is the plan.

Danzo finished his rapid internal deliberation, then raised his eyes to look at the Masked Man, preparing to speak.

However, before he could even open his mouth, suddenly, the Madara Uchiha before him spoke up.

He narrowed his eyes, staring at Danzo with a chilling gaze, and said in a low, indifferent voice:

"Regarding the Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan—"

"Danzo Shimura, there are some things you need to tell me, aren't there?"

"How exactly did you scheme and use that guy to take all the Sharingan from me back then..."

"Confess everything truthfully."

"...Eh?"

Huh?

Danzo Shimura was slightly stunned at first, and then, his eyes widened instantly.

Ten thousand question marks appeared over his head!

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait!

Did something go wrong somewhere...

What is this situation?

You, Madara Uchiha, are actually asking me about the Sharingan?

I'm the one who wants to ask you for them, you bastard!

Not only did you take them all before, but now you've specifically come here to turn the tables on me?

Danzo was completely dumbfounded.

Silence.

A frozen silence.

After the Masked Man's words fell, the entire tea room became so quiet that the air itself seemed to have solidified.

A long while later.

Danzo finally snapped out of it, then gritted his teeth hard, looked up at the Masked Man Madara Uchiha, and said in a heavy voice:

"Madara Uchiha!"

"I have no idea what you mean by that!"

"That night, my Root members saw with their own eyes you taking Itachi Uchiha and leaving Konoha directly!"

"What do you mean by coming back to ask me about the Sharingan now?"

As he spoke, the more Danzo thought about it, the angrier he became, and his tone naturally grew more agitated.

His old face was practically flushed red.

However, hearing this, the Masked Man Madara Uchiha was clearly unimpressed and merely let out a cold sneer.

"Heh,"

"That really is some fine acting, Danzo!"

"I was misled by your plan back then; do you really think you can deceive me with such clumsy tricks again now—"

Upon hearing this, Danzo felt a lump in his throat.

When did I ever act?

Isn't the one acting actually you, Lord Madara Uchiha?

Danzo wore a look of utter grievance.