Protecting the Uchiha

Danzo Shimura looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi with suspicion and uncertainty, slowly lowering his feet from the table.

The surprise and uncertainty in his eyes quickly turned into disappointment, followed by a return to calm and composure.

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not die.

Then his dream of becoming Hokage was shattered once again.

That's really disappointing.

Danzo glanced at Lin Yan again, his gaze fixed on her.

"Heh, are you disappointed, Danzo?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and approached Danzo Shimura, asking him a question.

These words are absolutely devastating.

Danzo Shimura was already extremely frustrated when Sarutobi caught him red-handed.

The fact that the other party is asking this question now means that everyone knows the unspoken truth and that they both understand what happened.

"I wouldn't say I'm disappointed, I just didn't expect you to come back so soon."

Danzo explained nonchalantly.

"You're still a long way from becoming Hokage, Danzo."

Hiruzen Sarutobi had only speculated in his mind that Danzo might be the one who sent those ninjas to assassinate him.

Because those ninjas were so badly altered that they were unrecognizable.

Therefore, even Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't sure if he was certain of his guess.

Just now, when he pushed open the door, he saw Shimura Danzo sitting in his seat with his legs propped up on the table, looking like a smug little man.

This scene finally convinced Hiruzen Sarutobi that his judgment was correct.

Even the most good-tempered person would get angry if they saw an opponent who wanted to kill them sitting smugly in their seat.

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not expose Danzo's true colors on the spot, nor did he reveal all the things Danzo had done behind the scenes.

Firstly, because his subordinates were standing right behind him; secondly, because there was no longer any need for it.

Although Danzo is very detestable, Konoha still needs to rely on Danzo and the organization's power to help Konoha carry out some shady missions.

Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi chose to settle the matter peacefully.

I just hope that what I'm saying now will make Danzo back down a bit.

When Shimura Danzo heard Hiruzen Sarutobi's directness, his expression turned very unpleasant, and a few beads of cold sweat even appeared on his cheeks.

But he remained nonchalant, calmly standing up and walking towards the door.

"As I said, I just didn't expect you to come back so soon. Everything else is just your own speculation, Sarutobi."

"The Uchiha Police Force has caused a lot of trouble in the village again today. I imagine you'll have to clean up their mess, so I won't bother you any longer."

After saying that, Shimura Danzo swaggered towards the door.

He paused deliberately as he passed by Lin Yan.

However, he said nothing and left under everyone's watchful eyes.

"Third generation sir..."

Itachi and Shisui both heard Danzo's words.

At this moment, he couldn't help but worry about his family.

But they hesitated to speak.

"Third Hokage, I'll have Itachi or Kakashi give me the reward later."

"I'll take my leave now."

Lin Yan had no intention of listening to them discuss their internal strife any longer.

Therefore, he/she resigned.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is also feeling very frustrated right now, with a lot of thoughts running through his mind.

Therefore, he ignored Lin Yan's request to leave and looked at Itachi and Shisui, saying, "Go back and tell Fugaku that I have brought back good news from the Daimyo's Court's capital."

"The Konoha Police Force and the Uchiha Clan don't need to worry about money for now."

"Their treatment will be improved afterward."

After saying that, Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed silently to himself.

I was only gone for a short while, and the village almost descended into chaos.

Danzo Shimura was ambitious and always wanted to replace me as Hokage.

His ideas are too dangerous; if he were to become Hokage, he would only lead Konoha into the abyss.

Given the current situation, it's clear that he's even less likely to support Uchiha Clan.

"External threats haven't arrived yet, but internal problems have already surfaced."

"Well..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed deeply once again.

If his attitude had been wavering before, at this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi had made up his mind to do everything in his power to support the Uchiha Clan and resolve the current troubles.

At least while I'm still in power, the Uchiha Clan absolutely cannot have any trouble.

Otherwise, it would be tantamount to weakening one's own power and giving Shimura Danzo a greater opportunity to replace one's own.

Lin Yan left the Hokage Building and headed towards the training grounds outside Konoha Village.

When he came to a quiet street, he suddenly realized something and stopped.

"You've got some nerve..."

Lin Yan smiled knowingly.

Not far behind him, at this very moment, a spatial vortex was created.

Immediately afterwards, Obito Uchiha appeared behind him.

"What did you do on this mission?"

At that time, Hiruzen Sarutobi personally led Uchiha, Shisui Uchiha, Kakashi, and Lin Yan away from Konoha Village.

This scene was clearly witnessed by Obito was secretly observing.

But he didn't know what they were going to do.

So now I'm very curious and couldn't help but come to ask.

"Oh?"

"It seems you've already confirmed my identity..."

Seeing that the other party was asking her for information with such confidence, Lin Yan smiled amusedly.

He was right.

After parting Obito with him that day, Uchiha had already contacted Deva Path, and Konan in the Akatsuki through the Illusive Body Technique.

Furthermore, they obtained accurate information from Konan, confirming that Lin Yan was indeed an external member of Nagato personally approved by Akatsuki.

"However, I don't see the need to tell you, do I?"

Lin Yan raised the corners of her mouth, looking at Uchiha Obito a half-smile.

Seeing that the other party remained expressionless and silent, Lin Yan smiled again and said, "I'm definitely not willing to tell you the information about what we did, nor do I have that obligation."

"But perhaps we can talk about something else."

"For example..."

Lin Yan Obito with a playful gaze, looking him over and over again.

He then added, "I sense a very familiar aura on you, a similar aura to Uchiha Itachi, Shisui Uchiha... oh right, and Hatake Kakashi too. They all have similar auras."

"I'm starting to wonder, what kind of secret is hidden beneath your mask?"

Why don't you tell me first?

"It's considered an exchange of intelligence."

Lin Yan's words caused Obito Uchiha's eyes to narrow slightly.

His pupils flickered, and he narrowed his eyes, issuing a warning. "You'd better not pry into my affairs."

"Otherwise, it won't do you any good!"