"Hiruzen, let's get back to business. Hand Hyuga Seisen over to me."
Danzo was unwilling to give up on Hyuga Seisen.
A chakra bow was far better than the sticky Spider War Bow he had planned to fuse with.
It also fired faster, without needing him to spit out arrows from his mouth every time.
"I'll say it again. I already have other arrangements for him." Hiruzen Sarutobi refused to budge.
"Hiruzen, Root is the root of Konoha. Only when Root grows mighty will Konoha..."
"I already have other arrangements for him!" Hiruzen Sarutobi cut him off directly, repeating himself.
Shimura Danzō had his speech interrupted and frowned.
A tactic that usually worked so well was unexpectedly useless today.
He let out a long breath and decided to settle for less.
"Then give Kakashi to me!"
"I have arrangements for Kakashi too."
"Hiruzen, you..."
"Danzo, I am the Hokage." Hiruzen Sarutobi cut him off again.
After being interrupted again and again, Shimura Danzō flushed red as he glared at Hiruzen Sarutobi for a long while.
In the end, he said nothing. He turned and slammed the door as he left.
The door, which had long been unable to bear the strain, crashed heavily against the frame and finally fell apart completely, collapsing with a bang.
Shimura Danzō glanced back at the mess of splintered wood on the floor, snorted coldly, and walked into the darkness.
Watching his retreating back, Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke blandly.
"Make a note. Deduct the cost of a new door from Elder Danzo's salary next month."
The following afternoon.
Hyuga Seisen arrived at the Akimichi clan's barbecue restaurant as agreed.
The moment he reached the entrance, he saw Hyuga Ayane waiting for him.
She was dressed somewhat differently than usual today.
She wore a loose white T-shirt