There was no absolute right or wrong in the world, only differing positions.
Under the lamplight, Ryosuke sat beside the desk his father usually used for work. His fingers rested on a scroll, sliding downward as he read.
At some point, he had grown accustomed to viewing matters from an observer's perspective. It allowed him to see their true nature more clearly, then make the appropriate judgment based on his own circumstances.
As the village's Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi had made countless decisions, some good and some bad.
He had chosen to sacrifice the lives of a few in exchange for victory in war.
There had also been times when he led the village into a desperate final stand, even leaving behind a will in advance as he prepared to sacrifice himself.
Yet from an observer's perspective, from the perspective of someone who did not know the outcome, most of his decisions had in fact been made for the village's benefit.
Though those decisions were not necessarily good for the Hyūga Clan.
However...
These records were incomplete. At crucial moments, many battlefield victories and defeats always seemed to be missing some vital detail, some bargaining chip that could decide the course of the battle.
"What a remarkable life."
Ryosuke read quickly. After going through every word, less than half an hour had passed.
The amount of information was substantial, but he had memorized every bit of it.
Next...
He turned his gaze toward the black scroll. In truth, he already knew whose records it contained without even opening it.
Once he opened it, there were hardly any surprises. The name written on the scroll was Shimura Danzō.
It was a name remembered by only a few people in the village.
When most people heard it, their first reaction was that they