My Most Capable General

Danzo was making calculations in his heart.

Qian Ye was now the most capable young piece on his chessboard.

Not only was he quick-witted, but he also handled matters efficiently.

More importantly, Qian Ye held two trump cards in his hands.

One was Pakura, the Scorch Release user from Sunagakure.

Though she was nominally Qian Ye's guard, she possessed Shadow Level strength and could sway the course of a battlefield at a critical moment.

The other was the White Fang of Konoha, whom Danzo had just brought into the fold.

Hatake Sakumo was nominally a Root member, but in reality, he reported directly to Qian Ye.

Two Shadow Level powerhouses, along with the strategically gifted Qian Ye.

Placed on the battlefield, this team would be enough to sweep through most local engagements.

Danzo naturally would not pass up such a fine opportunity to earn merit.

As long as Qian Ye achieved great accomplishments at Kannabi Bridge, Root's prestige could further eclipse the ANBU directly under the Hokage.

When that time came, what right would Hiruzen Sarutobi have to keep suppressing him?

"Pakura is with Qian Ye."

Danzo continued.

"Everyone knows her strength."

"Moreover, that batch of Peripheral Coordinators Qian Ye recently recruited can also be incorporated into the intelligence squads."

"Sending them to gain experience on the front lines will only benefit the village."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was so angry that his beard trembled slightly.

"Pakura is a Sunagakure prisoner of war. Her identity is extremely sensitive!"

"If she turns on us in the middle of battle, who will bear the consequences?"

"Danzo, you are gambling with Hidden Leaf's future!"

Qian Ye knew he could no longer play dead.

He stepped out from the corner with an awkward, bitter smile on his face.

"Lord Danzo, you flatter me too much."

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