In the Hokage's office, an urgent letter was delivered to the Third Hokage.
"A letter from Nara? What happened at the front?"
For Nara Luyuan to be this anxious, it had to mean either tremendous good news or terrible news. But he had just sent a batch of ninja to reinforce the front lines. Nothing unexpected should have happened.
"Hopefully, it's good progress from the front."
After opening the letter, the Hokage froze on the spot. Even the pipe in his hand slipped from his grasp and fell to the floor.
"Whew!"
"What exactly happened?!"
"Bring Danzo and the two Hokage advisors here immediately! There's a major problem at the front!"
The news of Uchiha Yū's assassination attempt had not been made public. This matter could be either serious or minor. As long as Yū did not speak of it, it would remain a personal matter, and the Hokage could find a way to make up for his dissatisfaction.
But once it became public, it would no longer be merely a matter concerning the Uchiha Clan. It would also give Konoha's great clans many troubling thoughts.
We're fighting desperately on the front lines, and you actually sent ninja to assassinate a member of the younger generation?
The Hokage might even have to resign from his post.
Once the Hokage explained the matter, the two Hokage advisors wore expressions of utter shock. At last, the three of them turned their gazes toward Danzo. Only he had a conflict with the Uchiha Clan.
"Danzo, this matter requires a reasonable explanation. Otherwise, the Uchiha Clan may very well rebel."
A grave silence fell over the office as everyone waited for Danzo's response. Since this was Root's disaster, he could not remain uninvolved. Rising to his feet, he spoke evenly.
"I did it all