Shin Uchiha instructed Shimura Danzō, "Danzo, make copies of all your Root ninjutsu, secret techniques, and intelligence records, and send them to me."
Shin Uchiha paused, then emphasized, "Remember, I mean every record, including the research from those prohibited experiments Root conducted. Compile those for me as well."
After saying that, Shin Uchiha seemed to remember something and continued, "I won't interfere with what happens outside the village, but from now on, there must be no more persecution of Konoha's ninja within the village.
"If you're unsure about someone, hand them over to the Yamanaka Clan. Have them examine their memories before taking action. If you're so capable, use those skills against outsiders instead of throwing your weight around the village. Understood?"
Shimura Danzō hadn't expected Shin Uchiha to be so familiar with his usual activities. His words cut straight to the heart of the matter, leaving Danzo no choice but to agree reluctantly.
With his business finished, Shin Uchiha left the training ground. He now had both the Third Hokage, Konoha's ruler, and Shimura Danzō, the man most likely to stir up trouble in the shadows, under his control.
With that, the safety of Mikoto and his child was much more assured.
In fact, when Shin Uchiha learned that Mikoto was pregnant, he had wanted to send her straight into the Takamagahara Space, where nothing could possibly go wrong. But Mikoto refused, since that would make her no different from a prisoner.
Besides, Sasuke Uchiha would soon be attending the Ninja Academy. His father and brother were both on Whirlpool Island and couldn't stay by his side. As his mother, Mikoto couldn't bear to leave Sasuke behind to live in the village alone.
So, for Mikoto's safety, Shin Uchiha had no choice but to take the risk of bringing