Talking Danzo into Stealing the Third Hokage's Prize!

The Root ninja on the left spoke in a flat tone.

Qian Ye could not be bothered with nonsense and simply tossed over the black token.

The ninja caught it, took one look, immediately sheathed his short blade, and retreated into the shadows.

Qian Ye passed through the corridor without obstruction and arrived at the central hall of the Root Base.

Several dim oil lamps burned in the hall.

Shimura Danzō sat in a tall chair, holding a cup of hot tea.

He appeared to be in an excellent mood.

Hatake Sakumo's imprisonment in the High-Security Prison had allowed him to vent some of his resentment.

That old softie Hiruzen had finally failed to keep his subordinates in line.

Danzo was considering how to pressure Hiruzen at tomorrow's meeting.

He intended to brand White Fang a true traitor and use the opportunity to weaken the Hokage's prestige.

Qian Ye strode boldly into the hall, pulled over a chair, and sat down.

"Lord Danzo, you're still awake in the middle of the night?"

Qian Ye poured himself a cup of water and took a sip.

Seeing Qian Ye, Danzo set down his teacup.

"Why aren't you at home? What are you doing at Root?"

Danzo had some appreciation for this twelve-year-old civilian Chunin.

After all, Qian Ye had been quite "sensible" during his time in Root.

He had even helped him come up with a plan to deal with the Uchiha clan.

Qian Ye set down his cup and sighed.

"I came to bring you some news."

"You've made a terrible move this time."

Danzo's face darkened.

"A terrible move?"

"That useless Hatake Sakumo sought his own death. I merely gave him a push."

"Now that he's in the High-Security Prison, Hiruzen's prestige has taken a hit."

"How is my move