Hiruzen Sarutobi walked along the passage, his face getting darker and darker.
Root evacuated in a hurry.
In some places there are still traces left by the transportation of items.
"Danzo already knows that the incriminating evidence has been exposed."
Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped in the empty hall.
"He left Konoha with Root, probably to assassinate Tsunade and Fang Xu."
This is almost the only explanation.
Shimura Danzō will not wait for trial.
Now Konoha everyone is condemning him, and the only thing he can do is to make a desperate move.
Hiruzen Sarutobi is very aware of Fang Xu's strength.
Shimura Danzō wants to assassinate Fang Xu, but the possibility of success is extremely low.
Danzo has either escaped or been captured alive by Fang Xu.
The constant emergence of evidence of crime on the streets of Konoha also shows that Fang Xu is not prepared to leave Danzo a chance to defend himself.
What he wants is not to simply execute Danzo.
Instead, Shimura Danzō lost everything in everyone's rebuke.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stood in Root Base, silent for a long time.
He must take a position as soon as possible.
If you continue to speak for Danzo, Sarutobi Clan will suffer the same fate.
If you take the initiative to draw a clear line with Danzo, you can at least keep Sarutobi Clan.
After thinking about this clearly, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately returned to the Sarutobi Clan's station.
A few hours later, Sarutobi Clan made a public statement.
Sarutobi Clan severely condemned Shimura Danzō's actions, made it clear that he was not aware of Root's many crimes, and was willing to cooperate with Konoha to thoroughly investigate Shimura Danzō.
Hiruzen Sarutobi even came forward in person.
Facing the villagers gathered on the street, he did not put on any airs Hokage.
"The crime committed by Shimura Danzō has seriously violated the rules of Konoha."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice is deep.
"As Hokage, I have indeed been negligent in the past."
He paused for a moment and lowered his head to the villagers in front of him.
"It is precisely because of my negligence that people like Shimura Danzō have been able to control Root for a long time and do whatever they want."
"This is my responsibility."
The roar of the crowd stopped briefly.
Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "From today on, Sarutobi Clan and Shimura Danzō will completely draw a clear line."
"Anyone who defends Shimura Danzō or tries to hide evidence will be scrutinized by Konoha."
After these words spread, the villagers' hostility towards the Sarutobi Clan weakened significantly.
Fang Xu Shadow Clone, who stayed in Konoha, stood on the rooftop in the distance and could see everything clearly.
Hatake Sakumo stood next to him, his eyes falling on the street.
"Hiruzen Sarutobi's judgment is quick."
"He knows that the most important thing now is not to protect his old companions, but to preserve his own family."
Fang Xu looked at the crowd below.
"He has been able to sit for decades Hokage. It is true that he is not without ability."
Hatake Sakumo nodded slightly.
"Judgement, Bide power, and the decisiveness to handle crises, he lacks none of them."
"It's a pity that he is facing you."
"In the face of absolute strength, his machinations will not be of much use."
Fang Xu did not deny it.
Hiruzen Sarutobi has handed over most of its power.
If we continue to pursue Sarutobi Clan, it will inevitably arouse opposition from Jiraiya, Orochimaru and others, and also plunge the entire Konoha into greater turmoil.
The person who is truly unpardonable this time is Shimura Danzō.
"Hiruzen Sarutobi can be let go temporarily."
Fang Xu looked away.
"Shimura Danzō must be completely liquidated."
Hatake Sakumo asked again, "Where is Shimura Clan?"
"Let's see how they choose."
Fang Xu spoke calmly.
"If you know how to understand current affairs, you will only deal with Shimura Danzō's diehard elements, and then deprive Shimura Clan of some of its resources."
"If they insist on resisting, let them be destroyed along with Shimura Danzō."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a rush of footsteps in the distance.
Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura, and the patriarch of the Shimura Clan soon arrived at the Sarutobi Clan's station.
As soon as Utatane Koharu entered the living room, he angrily asked Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Hiruzen, why are you taking the lead in condemning Danzo?"
"You have been companions for decades!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi did not answer immediately.
Mitokado Homura raised his hand to hold down Utatane Koharu, signaling her to calm down first.
"Don't rush to ask questions yet."
His voice is deep.
"This incident is most likely initiated by Tsunade or Fang Xu."
"They scattered the incriminating evidence everywhere Konoha, just to fight to the death with Danzo."
Utatane Koharu's face changed slightly.
Mitokado Homura continued, "If Danzo is still alive, he must have fallen into the hands of Fang Xu."
"These incriminating evidences are not to find out the truth, but to make everyone believe that Danzo is guilty in advance."
"They will not defend us or give us a chance to save people."
Shimura Clan's patriarch never spoke.
He stood at the edge of the living room, his face pale.
He had known for a long time that Shimura Danzō was planning to assassinate Tsunade and Fang Xu.
He once advised Danzo.
Fang Xu is no longer an enemy that Shimura Clan can provoke.
But Danzo refused.
In the end, only a few radicals within the tribe chose to follow Danzo, and most of the Shimura tribe members did not participate.
Now that the matter has been revealed, he is not here to argue for Danzo.
But to find a way out for the Shimura Clan.
Utatane Koharu After listening to Analytic by Mitokado Homura, I finally realized the danger in front of me.
Her lips moved, but she did not continue to curse.
Hiruzen Sarutobi let out a long sigh.
"Danzo has already gone to assassinate Tsunade and Fang Xu on the way."
"According to his character, this action cannot be just a test."
"He must have brought all the power of Root with him."
Mitokado Homura was silent for a moment.
"Did the operation succeed?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head.
"Fang Xu is still alive, and Konoha has not received any news of the attack on Tsunade."
"Danzo has most likely failed and was captured alive by Fang Xu."
He glanced at the incriminating evidence on the table.
"Tsunade and Fang Xu spread these materials in order to completely crucify Danzo."
"Even if we want to take action now, there is nothing we can do."
Utatane Koharu Clenched his fists.
"Are we just going to watch Danzo being tried?"
"He did something wrong, but we can't add insult to injury."
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at her.
"The situation has changed."
"We used to have Hokage Position, Advisory Council and Root."
"Now Hokage is Tsunade, Danzo has lost Root, and we no longer have the power of the past."
"This is not the first time Danzo has tried to assassinate Fang Xu."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone became harsh.
"If we stand on the wrong team, not to mention Danzo, even ourselves and the family behind us will be implicated."
"Self-preservation is the top priority now."
He lowered his head and a cold thought came to his mind.
The dead Shimura Danzō is the best Shimura Danzō.