In Konoha, the first thing Kakashi did after returning was compile a report on everything that had happened during the mission and submit it to the Hokage Office.
Inside the Hokage Office, Hiruzen Sarutobi had his pipe clenched between his teeth, taking one heavy drag after another.
Smoke filled the entire office, making it almost impossible to see anyone.
"Monkey, what are you doing? Smoking this much because you want to die before me? If that's the case, I suggest you hand the Hokage position over to me first. We don't want you dying with no one to take the position and leaving the whole village leaderless."
When Danzo pushed open the door and saw the room full of smoke, his first thought was that Monkey must be trying to smoke himself to death.
"Danzo, what brings you here?"
"Hmph, I've come to discuss the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki with you."
Danzo walked up to Hiruzen Sarutobi and slapped his desk.
"Monkey, what exactly are you thinking? You actually let the village's jinchūriki leave the village, and even leave the Land of Fire for the Land of Waves.
Do you have any idea what would happen if the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki ran away? How great a loss that would be for the village?
You'd be better off handing the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki over to me. While he's still young, I can gradually correct his personality and turn him into the village's perfect weapon."
"Why would Naruto ever run away? You're worrying too much, Danzo. Besides, Kakashi was watching over him."
"Kakashi? Hmph, that makes me even angrier. You actually let Kakashi run around everywhere with that Sharingan.
The Uchiha Clan is gone now. Do you know how precious the Sharingan is? That Sharingan is the village's property. It should be reclaimed and placed under