The Hokage's Amends

In the Hokage's office, an urgent letter was delivered to the Third Hokage.

"A letter from Nara? What happened on the front lines?"

For Nara Lu Yuan to be this anxious, it was either great news or terrible news. But he had just sent a group of shinobi to reinforce the front lines, so nothing unexpected should have happened.

"I hope the front lines have made good progress."

After opening the letter, the Hokage froze on the spot. Even the pipe in his hand fell to the floor without his noticing.

"Whew!"

"What exactly happened?!"

"Get Danzo and the two Hokage advisors here immediately! A major problem has emerged on the front lines!"

The news of Uchiha Yuu being assassinated had not been made public. This matter could be either major or minor. As long as Yuu did not speak of it, it remained a personal matter, and the Hokage could find a way to make up for his dissatisfaction.

Once word got out, it would not merely become a matter concerning the Uchiha Clan—it would also give Konoha's great clans many troubling ideas.

We're fighting desperately on the front lines, and you sent shinobi to assassinate one of our younger generation?

The Hokage might even have to resign from his position.

After the Hokage explained the matter, the two advisors wore expressions of stunned disbelief. In the end, all three turned their eyes to Danzo. He was the only one who had conflicts with the Uchiha Clan.

"Danzo, this matter requires a reasonable explanation. Otherwise, the Uchiha Clan may very well rebel."

A grave silence fell over the office as they waited for Danzo's answer. Since this was Root's disaster, he could not stay out of it. He rose to his feet and spoke calmly.

"Everything I did was