To prevent Shimura Danzō from stirring up trouble, Third Hokage decided to strip him of his advisory rights. He only needed to be a commander in name.
Everything else did not need his care.
Nor could he care.
Growing up together until this very day, Third Hokage knew his rival's ability to stir up trouble all too well.
Give him just the tiniest chance, and he could poke a massive hole for you.
Recalling the past actions targeting Kushina and Jingyi, Third Hokage felt a tight constriction in his chest.
Damn Danzo, couldn't he give the old man some peace of mind?
A black glove that was capable, took the blame, and feared no infamy was loved by everyone.
However, once this black glove started messing around in various ways, the taste changed.
Third Hokage's current situation was rather awkward. He had tolerated Shimura Danzō again and again; he could not cast him aside, yet he dared not use him casually.
As for punishing Shimura Danzō, that was even more absurd.
It was not that Third Hokage had never entertained such a thought, but the moment the thought popped up, he snapped it off.
Dealing with Shimura Danzō was not difficult. What was difficult was how others would view him once Shimura Danzō was dealt with.
Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, and the others would definitely come up with other ideas.
Could they share hardships together, but not wealth?
How many favors Shimura Danzō had done for you, how much merit he had achieved, and how many blames he had taken for you—did you forget all of that?
If you even disposed of him, what about us?
Was it possible that next time we made a mistake, you would slash us to death as well?
I hope no conflicts break out.