Itachi and Sarutobi Hiruzen Meet Again, Threats

"Waiting for who?"

Shimura Danzō was taken aback, but seeing the seriousness in Shimura Danzō's eyes, he still asked. At the same time, he was curious.

It had been a long time since he had seen Sarutobi Hiruzen this serious.

Now, he was waiting for someone... and even wanted him to leave. Who was he waiting for? Suddenly, he thought of someone—Uchiha Itachi.

He had also learned a little about what Sarutobi Hiruzen had done to Sasuke today. He had actually sent people to directly threaten Itachi. It seemed Sarutobi Hiruzen intended to fall out with Uchiha Itachi!

"Uchiha Itachi!" As expected, Sarutobi Hiruzen named the person Shimura Danzō had been thinking of—Uchiha Itachi!

"Since you have matters to discuss with him, I'll leave!" Upon hearing this, Shimura Danzō turned to go. But before leaving, he reminded him again, "If you don't carry out the Impure World Reincarnation tonight, your chances may dwindle further. Those two fine disciples of yours also seem to be investigating the disappearances!"

Huh?

Sarutobi Hiruzen was startled for a moment and frowned at Shimura Danzō. "You mean Jiraiya and Tsunade?"

"Yes!" Shimura Danzō nodded. "Though they've been acting somewhat covertly, their actions have made it clear that they're investigating the disappearances!"

The reason he reminded Sarutobi Hiruzen was to make him more cautious.

"I understand." Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, though he spoke with a teasing smile. "Heh heh. They still have a sense of justice. But they'll have to make a choice too. I hope they won't stand against me. Otherwise... that scene will be very ugly!"

Heh heh.

Actually, ever since Jiraiya and Tsunade had returned to Konoha, he had guessed this would be the outcome. He had thought they would come directly to question him, but instead they investigated in secret. That was indeed