The Third Hokage appeared beside Eiji like a gust of wind, clad in battle gear and wielding his adamantine staff.
As Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice rang out, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru arrived as well.
"Well done, Eiji. If it weren't for you, Danzo might have escaped."
Hiruzen Sarutobi praised him.
"Danzo! You're not getting away this time, no matter what!"
Tsunade gritted her teeth.
She had only just promised Eiji that she would keep an eye on Danzo, only to lose track of him. It was deeply embarrassing.
"You thought you could escape after doing something like this to the village?"
Jiraiya held one hand in position to form hand seals.
"I'm quite interested in what's in your laboratory. Would you entrust it to me before you die? I'll put those precious materials to good use."
Orochimaru extended his tongue and licked the corner of his mouth.
"Wait, Tsunade. Danzo's right arm is missing. Did you find an arm he left behind in the village?"
"An arm?" Tsunade thought for a moment, then shook her head. "No, we didn't find any arm."
Eiji looked thoughtful at her answer.
Seeing that escape was impossible, Danzo abandoned any further attempt to flee.
He braced himself with one hand and slowly stood up.
"Danzo, even now, you refuse to see reason? Have you forgotten Teacher Tobirama's teachings? In your eyes, is the village something you can sell out whenever you please?"
"Hiruzen! Everything I've done has been for... Konoha!" Danzo said through gritted teeth. "Do you have any idea how dangerous those eyes are? If they're left unchecked, they'll be nothing short of a catastrophe for Konoha!"
"Oh? So you're saying they're only safe when they're in your eye sockets?"
Eiji raised an eyebrow.
Danzo: "..."
He had wanted to say exactly that, but