Naturally, the one who benefited the most was the thing right in front of him.
Given how badly Danzo coveted that position, would he let go of this chance once he had it?
Over the years, Danzo had pulled something like this every few days.
That was also why Hiruzen Sarutobi would accept the Uchiha's goodwill. "Then why did you come to me? What else do you have to say?"
"Make it quick."
After thinking it over for a while, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked coldly. "Nothing major. I just came to inform Lord Third."
"Oh, right. It would be best if you gave me a definite answer."
"Otherwise..."
After dropping those words, Danzo turned and left without waiting for Hiruzen Sarutobi to speak.
Staring in the direction he disappeared, a flash of ruthlessness crossed Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes.
The reason he had always endured Danzo in the past was because he knew those matters could not damage his foundation.
But now...
"Danzo, some things have gone too far."
"Even you may not be able to bear the consequences."
Hiruzen Sarutobi murmured twice, then also left the Hokage's office.
Back before Danzo arrived.
At Konoha's main gate.
The Uchiha group surged into the village in a great black mass.
Just then, a group of masked ninja blocked the team's path. "Lord Hokage's written order is here."
"Hand the daimyo over to us. The Anbu will be responsible for escorting him safely to the administrative residence."
The one speaking was the Anbu captain, holding up Hiruzen Sarutobi's authorization order.
Uchiha Fugaku did not take the thing. His brows furrowed. "Even if the Hokage's handwritten order is here, you still have to wait until the mission procedures on my side are complete. The daimyo cannot leave right now."
This was the Konoha Police Force's rule.