Root's Assassination Operation

Meanwhile, Lin Yan and Itachi were on their way to meet Kakashi.

Meanwhile, in the Hokage's Office...

Shisui told Hiruzen Sarutobi that the vast majority of the Uchiha Clan members had refused to accept the reconciliation terms he had proposed, and that they might be plotting a rebellion.

Upon hearing this news, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not show much shock.

He seemed to have anticipated this outcome.

After silently taking two puffs of his cigarette, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly raised his head to look at Shisui.

"I am preparing to depart for the Land of Fire Daimyo's Capital today."

"At that time, I will personally meet with the Daimyo of the Land of Fire and request that he allocate funds to help the Uchiha Clan overcome their difficulties."

"Shisui, you should come along too."

Hiruzen Sarutobi said calmly.

"But, Lord Three..."

Shisui assumed that Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn't heard him clearly.

So I want to remind them again.

However, at this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi simply smiled and waved his hand calmly.

"Shisui, let me finish speaking."

"The reason why the Uchiha Clan is currently facing such difficulties is ultimately because they are troubled by financial problems."

"Because you don't have money, many members of your family are facing financial difficulties."

"This is also a major reason why they rejected the conditions I proposed."

After hearing what Hiruzen Sarutobi said, Shisui fell silent.

He didn't sleep a wink last night, he kept thinking about this problem.

This conclusion was reached this morning as well.

The economic base determines the superstructure.

When people are broke, they turn into savage, unruly women.

If every Uchiha Clan today lived a prosperous life, instead of barely making ends meet with the meager income from the Konoha Police Force.

They wouldn't harbor such resentment.

It's even less likely that they would react so strongly and refuse to pay compensation to the villagers when they heard they were to be compensated.

He saw that the Shisui had stopped flowing silently.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled kindly again and said, "This time, I am going to the Daimyo's Daimyo's Court in the Land of Fire for two very important matters, which I will do my best to resolve."

"The first thing is to secure financial support from the Daimyo's Court's government for your Uchiha Clan, so that you have enough funds to compensate the villagers for their losses."

"As for the second matter, I will personally request the Daimyo's Court to allocate funds to improve the treatment of the Uchiha Clan's Konoha Police Force."

When Hiruzen Sarutobi said this, Shisui paused slightly, his whole body stiffening for a moment.

"Third generation sir..."

"So, Shisui, shall we go together?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed.

"Okay, I understand."

Shisui was deeply grateful.

Unexpectedly, this time, Hiruzen Sarutobi personally went to the capital of the daimyo to resolve the crisis of the Uchiha Clan.

At the same time, they also worked hard to improve the overall treatment of the Uchiha Clan's Konoha Police Force.

This gave him hope of saving the Uchiha Clan.

"I also had Itachi, Kakashi, and Lin Yan come with me today."

Hiruzen Sarutobi then spoke again.

"We will definitely protect your safety, Lord Sandai!"

A guarantee is provided to Shisui ingress.

Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Root Organization.

In the dim light, Shimura Danzo squinted as he issued orders to his sixteen trusted subordinates.

"The Third Hokage's thinking is corrupt; he actually chose to collude with foreign enemies for the sake of the so-called peace and stability of the village!"

"The evidence is right here!"

"I have only one request for you today: Konoha Village has no need for traitors like you!"

"You all, give it your all and assassinate Sarutobi!"

Danzo's order was issued.

The sixteen members of the Root Organization's ANBU, who had already been marked with the "Tongue Curse" seal, said nothing and vanished in a flash.

Lin Yan, who was waiting for Kakashi under the shade of a tree, picked at his ear.

"What kind of mission is this? Kakashi is late..."

"Is this going to be another escort mission?"

Lin Yan looked curiously at Itachi beside her and asked.

"I don't know either."

"The mission information is with the captain."

The weasel answered.

"The secrecy was handled very well."

Lin Yan casually replied, then simply jumped up into the tree to take a nap.

"Anyway, I don't know how much longer we'll have to wait. Remember to call me when they arrive."

"They've arrived."

Itachi immediately said.

He had already spotted Kakashi.

However, Itachi was somewhat surprised.

Because along with Kakashi came the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi, and his Shisui brother, Shisui.

"Could it be...?"

As Itachi was guessing, Lin Yan jumped down and landed beside him.

Looking ahead, I saw the same situation.

"Oh?"

"Could it be that the person we're escorting today is the Third Hokage?"

Lin Yan spoke first.

Itachi did not jump to conclusions.

Soon, Kakashi, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Shisui arrived before them.

"I've kept you waiting too long, Itachi, Lin Yan."

"Today, I, this old man, am your escort target, hahaha..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed heartily, making a self-deprecating joke, appearing approachable and kind.

Hearing that they really were going to escort him, Lin Yan couldn't help but ask curiously, "So where are we going? I never expected to have such an honor."

"We must safely escort Lord Sandai to the Land of Fire Daimyo's Capital."

"Because of the special status of the Third Generation Lord, unpredictable dangers may be encountered on the road."

"So I hope everyone will cheer up."

At this moment, Kakashi gave a reminder.

What he didn't know was that Lin Yan already knew everything through her Observation Haki.

Itachi, on the other hand, was completely unaware of the situation beforehand.

At this moment, both of them showed expressions of Satori.

"I am just an old man who is over seventy years old."

"There's no need for you to worry too much."

"Then let's set off."

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and took the lead.

Itachi, Kakashi, and Shisui stood guard on either side.

At this moment, Lin Yan suddenly called out, "Third Generation Lord."

"Um?"

Everyone turned to look at Lin Yan.

"Hehe, you know why I became your Foreign Mercenary."

So don't blame me for being blunt.

Lin Yan laughed, which was rather unkind.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, but then he realized what Lin Yan meant and burst into laughter.

"So, what is the reward for this mission?"

"With your status and level, this should be at least an S-rank mission, right?"

Lin Yan sized up Hiruzen Sarutobi and asked with a clear conscience.

Kakashi, Shisui, and Itachi were all taken aback by his words.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, on the other hand, burst into laughter once again.

"Don't talk nonsense. Escorting the Third Generation Lord is our duty and honor. This mission has nothing to do with money."

Kakashi then offered a reminder.