Complete Removal

Fang Xu's tone was calm.

"Danzo is one of Konoha's higher-ups, as well as the leader of Root."

"If he dies by our hands, the Third Hokage and the other higher-ups will inevitably have to give an explanation."

"When that happens, no matter what Danzo has done, Konoha will first hold us accountable for killing a high-ranking official without authorization."

Tsunade clenched her teeth.

"Are we just going to watch him keep plotting?"

"We're not just watching."

Fang Xu shook his head.

"Starting now, Owl, Dove, and the others will keep Danzo under close surveillance."

"The moment he makes any move, report it immediately."

He sent out orders through the Soul Contract.

"Owl, continue gathering the Root ninja outside who have yet to submit."

"Contract every one of them who can be contracted."

"At the same time, investigate Danzo's movements, secret meetings, experiments, and financial transactions."

"Preserve every trace."

Owl swiftly sent back a response.

"Understood."

"What if someone refuses to submit?"

"Monitor them first and determine whether they have direct ties to Danzo."

Fang Xu continued, "Don't rush to act."

"We'll slowly hollow out Danzo's forces."

"Strip him of his intelligence network, cut off his source of manpower, then lay out his crimes before Konoha's higher-ups one by one."

"Once he is isolated and the evidence is complete, let Konoha Law deal with him."

Though Tsunade was still furious, she did not argue further.

Kurenai also began considering how to gather rumors within the village.

Nazi, meanwhile, spread out her Mental Strength again and locked onto the direction of the Root Base.

"I'll keep an eye on that place."

"As long as Danzo leaves the base or summons new diehards, I'll be the first to know."

Tsunade clenched her fists.

"I'll contact Konoha's higher-ups and secretly investigate what he