Konoha, Root Base.
Danzo slowly approached a long table off to the side. A detailed map of Konoha lay spread across it, marking key locations such as Central Square, the Hokage Building, the Medical Facilities, and the Uchiha Clan Compound.
He lightly tapped Central Square with a finger, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
"Shinichi and Tsunade's wedding is approaching. It will be a grand occasion for Konoha-and the moment when he lets his guard down the most."
Danzo's voice was low and calculating. "If you want to break him, the wedding day is your best opportunity. But you need to tell me what you're planning."
Kanon gave a cold laugh, a flicker of fanaticism crossing her eyes.
She approached the map and swept a finger across Central Square, her tone brimming with unquestionable confidence. "My plan is to destroy his mind with genjutsu, undermine his authority with rumors, and use chaos to strip him of Konoha's trust. On the wedding day, I'll plant Genjutsu Runes in the buildings around the square and beneath the ground, forming a large Genjutsu Array. Combined with my Mangekyō Sharingan, it will trap Shinichi in an inescapable nightmare-he'll see Tsunade betraying him, and his will shall crumble completely."
Danzo raised an eyebrow slightly. He knew Kanon's genjutsu was extraordinarily powerful, but Shinichi's Mangekyō Sharingan and exceptional perception made him difficult to defeat with genjutsu alone.
"Your genjutsu may be powerful, but Shinichi's willpower is far from ordinary," Danzo said coldly. "Your Genjutsu Array needs outside support. Otherwise, the moment he notices it, your entire plan will fall apart. You need actual force to create chaos and distract him."
Impatience flickered in Kanon's eyes. She clenched her teeth and said quietly, "Force? Danzo, do you think I'm stupid enough to confront Shinichi head-on? I'm