Danzo Was Killed Again and Again

The Third Hokage fixed his gaze ahead, determination clear on his face. He could give his life for the village; protecting Konoha was a Hokage's responsibility.

Unfortunately, although the Third Hokage had declared his willingness to live and die with the village, Konoha's higher-ups were unwilling to fight the enemy to the bitter end.

Danzo, who stood behind them, was especially reluctant. With some hesitation, he said, "Rushing over there like this won't accomplish anything. I suggest we remain behind to defend the rear."

He knew just how terrifying the Root ninja he had trained were. All of his subordinates had died at the enemy's hands. Coupled with what Hyuga Hiashi had said, he knew the enemy was immensely powerful. If they went over now and fought him to the death, what would happen if they died at the enemy's hands?

He had yet to obtain the Hokage position, and Danzo was not prepared to die for the village. Thus, he retreated once again at the critical moment.

Faced with Danzo's retreat, the two Hokage advisors beside him also wore hesitant expressions. In the end, they joined him in persuading the Third Hokage. "Danzo has a point. The village's defenses are strong right now, and this is not the time to rashly engage the enemy. If something happens to us, Konoha will be left leaderless. For the sake of stabilizing the situation, we should avoid a direct conflict with him for now."

Mitokado Homura's voice rang out. In an instant, the Third Hokage, who had been preparing to fight the enemy head-on, began to hesitate as well. He had not expected his three companions to retreat out of fear of death.

Konoha was currently facing a shortage of successors. If more of their upper ranks were lost, the village would