Danzo Doesn't Count as a Person

Hatake Sakumo felt somewhat relieved, though a trace of helplessness rose with it. After all his years making a name for himself across the Shinobi World, he had never imagined that these young Ninja would be the ones to come to his aid.

He hesitated no longer and told them about the Ninja he had saved.

"The comrade I saved is named Inoue Toru. He lives in the residential district on Konoha's east side. His injuries were so severe when we returned from the mission that he's been recuperating at home ever since. He rarely goes out."

Sakumo's voice grew somber. "He has a gentle temperament and rarely quarrels with anyone. If Danzo's people have set their sights on him, he won't be able to resist."

With a name and address in hand, Tsukimi wasted no time assigning roles.

"I'll go to Danzo's Residence alone and keep watch. Kakashi, the five of you will take shifts watching Inoue Toru's home around the clock."

"Whether someone pays a visit in broad daylight or sneaks in at night, record every movement and send word to me immediately."

After the battle at Mount Tenmoku, the unlock progress for the second batch of three Shadowkhan had passed the halfway point, expanding Tsukimi's control range to four kilometers. Even so, that would not be enough for this operation.

Konoha might have been called a village, but it was no smaller than some cities in the Land of Fire. The Forest of Death alone had a radius of ten kilometers. The Shimura Clan lived on the village's west side, and Tsukimi could not watch both places at once. They had to split up.

They were about to set off when Obito clenched his fists, stepped forward, and volunteered with an indignant look.

"Tsukimi, I'm coming with