Danzo's Grand Gift

On the outskirts of the crowd.

In the shadow of a large tree.

Shimura Danzō leaned on his cane, his expression slightly dark.

He had deliberately changed into clean clothes today.

He had brought two Root ninjas, carrying a carefully selected Chakra-Conducting Short Blade and two advanced Wind Release ninjutsu from the treasury.

He had planned to give Qian Ye a surprise at the village entrance.

He wanted everyone to know that Qian Ye was someone Danzo valued.

Yet the moment he arrived, he ran into this grand spectacle led by Uchiha Yan.

The Police Force cleared the way.

The children of every major clan had come to welcome him.

Civilians cheered from both sides of the road.

The reception was almost on par with the Hokage making an inspection tour.

Danzo tightened his grip on his cane.

If he stepped out now, what would that make him?

Wouldn't it look like he was joining the excitement after the Uchiha clan?

He was the Root of Hidden Leaf.

The dark pillar buried deep underground.

How could he compete with a group of juniors for attention in public?

It would damage his standing.

It would truly damage his standing.

If he went out now, not only would it fail to show how much he valued Qian Ye, it would instead make him seem as though he were pandering to the Uchiha clan.

Danzo snorted coldly.

"Deliver the items."

He turned to the two Root ninjas behind him.

"Tell him to come to Root for tea with me after he handles his trivial matters."

The two Root ninjas nodded.

They put on animal masks and vanished from sight.

Qian Ye had just jumped down from the carriage.

When Uchiha Yan came forward to greet him.

"Qian Ye, what do you think? Is