Seeing that Madara Uchiha had made such a proposal, the Third Hokage fixed him with a solemn gaze and asked him a question.
Ever since the Uchiha Clan had moved out of central Konoha, Danzo had claimed that the ANBU would handle patrols there, but in reality, most of the people he assigned belonged to Root.
The Third Hokage had naturally turned a blind eye to this before, while the Uchiha Clan, already under suspicion, had been forced to swallow their resentment. If they wanted to reclaim their right to patrol the central district, it would be like snatching food from a tiger's jaws. The Third Hokage did not think Danzo was someone who would surrender power easily.
Even if the Third Hokage wanted to compensate the Uchiha Clan, bringing their conflict with Root out into the open could spark a civil war. That was something he absolutely did not want to see.
"Of course we cannot go to war. Please rest assured, Lord Hokage. I share your view. Konoha cannot endure any more warfare."
In truth, if Madara Uchiha had been the Third Hokage, he would have chosen to eliminate Shimura Danzō, who controlled Konoha from the shadows, at any cost. After all, an organization did not need two leaders. But the current Third Hokage was Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Madara Uchiha had yet to build up his own strength, so he could only devise his plans under the pretense of putting peace first.
"Then what do you mean by moving the Military Police Force headquarters to central Konoha?"
After hearing Madara Uchiha's answer, which went against his true feelings, the Third Hokage finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had been right about Madara Uchiha after all!
"Lord Hokage, do you think Lord Danzo is someone who would impulsively