Danzo stopped, turned back, and glanced at him.
"I am merely fulfilling my duty."
With that, he pushed open the door and walked out.
The meeting room door slammed heavily shut.
Third Hokage stared at that door with an unfriendly gaze.
He knew Danzo would not let the matter rest.
News of Tsunade's election quickly spread through the village.
Some people were happy, while others were worried.
The happy ones felt that someone could finally steady the situation.
The worried ones feared Danzo would certainly not quietly admit defeat.
Everyone in the village knew the leader of Root was never an easy person to deal with.
Sure enough, trouble struck that very night.
Danzo did not return to his residence.
He went straight to a Secret Base on the outskirts of the village.
That was a place he had managed for many years.
Many prisoners were locked up inside.
The guards saw him and immediately stepped aside.
"My lord, you have come."
Danzo nodded and walked deep into the base.
Inside, there was a huge basement.
The walls were covered in runes.
Two coffins stood in the center of the basement.
One had "First Hokage" written on it.
The other had "Second Hokage" written on it.
Danzo stood before the coffins, a sinister smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
Did you think I lost?
He muttered to himself.
You are mistaken.
The ones who lost are you.
He reached out and touched the coffin lid.
A chill radiated from the wood.
"I mastered the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu long ago."
"Tonight, I will let you witness what true power really is."
With that, he began to form Hand Seals.
The air in the basement suddenly grew cold.
The coffin lids began to vibrate.
The runes lit up with