Just then, a shocking voice came from the doorway of the Hokage's office. "Since the Uchiha Clan knows its own incompetence, Hiruzen should strip them of their positions and appoint capable people instead."
The one who said this was Shimura Danzō. He stood before the Hokage's office with a grim expression and sharp eyes, seemingly filled with dissatisfaction and contempt toward the Uchiha Clan.
It all stemmed from a report he had received earlier from a Root ninja, informing him that Fugaku Uchiha, the Uchiha Clan's patriarch, had entered the Hokage Building.
The news immediately put Danzo on alert. He decided to go to the Hokage Building himself and see what Fugaku Uchiha was plotting.
Thus, Danzo hurried from Root to the Hokage Building, continuously pondering the Uchiha Clan's actions and the possible consequences along the way.
When he finally reached the Hokage's office, he happened to overhear the conversation between Fugaku Uchiha and the Hokage, prompting him to say those explosive words without hesitation.
Though he had no idea what Fugaku Uchiha was really after this time, he believed that as long as Shimura Danzō was present, he could seize even more benefits.
Sure enough, the moment he arrived, he heard Hiruzen Sarutobi exclaim the purpose of Fugaku Uchiha's visit.
What he had not expected was that Fugaku Uchiha was willing to give up some positions within the Konoha Military Police Force, and Danzo saw an opportunity to rise in power.
"During the recent Root explosion, some Root personnel were affected. This is the perfect chance to send them to train in the Military Police Force."
"Even doing clerical work, they would be more than capable of directing the Uchiha."
Even Fugaku Uchiha, weak-willed as he was, felt deeply uncomfortable upon hearing Shimura Danzō's words.
Before coming here, Uchiha