"Third Hokage, did you hand the jinchūriki over to Uchiha Fugaku?!"
Just as the Third Kage and the two Senior Advisors reached an agreement, and the Third Kage was about to bring up his next idea, someone pushed open the door to the Hokage Office.
Shimura Danzō entered the Third Hokage's office, bringing a gust of cold air with him. His brows knitted slightly when he saw the two Senior Advisors with the Third Hokage. What exactly were these three old friends of his planning?
"Uchiha Fugaku is the trustworthy head of Konoha's Uchiha Clan. His family was also on good terms with the Fourth Hokage's family. With them, Naruto will be able to feel the village's goodwill. I thought it over carefully, and there is no one better suited to looking after Naruto Uzumaki. Even if the Nine-Tails breaks through the seal, Fugaku will at least be able to keep it under some control."
The Third Hokage calmly regarded his travel-worn old friend. With his hands clasped together, he laid out his judgment in an even voice.
"The Uchiha Clan is plotting a rebellion. Aren't you courting death by handing the jinchūriki over to them? As for Naruto Uzumaki, he is nothing more than the Nine-Tails' vessel. Why should we care about his feelings?"
Danzo immediately challenged the Third Hokage's judgment. Yet after his objection, the two Senior Advisors, who would ordinarily have sided with him, remained silent. They merely looked at the Third Hokage.
The old man, who had stayed behind the scenes ever since returning to the Hokage position, had once again taken control of the meeting at the highest level.
"I sent Naruto to Uchiha Fugaku’s House at noon. It is already dinnertime, and nothing has happened. Fugaku has also proven his loyalty to us. Danzo,