Third Elder Rebukes Danzo!

Though he felt upset and anxious, the Third Hokage could only put on a stern expression and say in a deep voice, "Have you considered what the consequences would be if Minister Uchiha Hikaru didn't crack down hard on this incident?!"

"Hatake Sakumo will become a criminal because of all kinds of accusations!!!"

"Anything concerning the Anbu should be left to Minister Uchiha Hikaru, because he is the head of the Anbu!!! Yet some people actually spread the news out of anger. If they aren't severely punished, tell me, will the Anbu have any secrets left in the future?"

"Will everyone be able to casually spread Anbu information?"

"Think carefully, everyone. If things really reach that point, what will become of Konoha?"

"This..."

The many higher-ups looked at one another, unable to speak. They wanted to keep pressing Hatake Sakumo, while Hikaru and the Third Hokage wanted to pursue the others. The two sides were in conflict, and every word the Third Hokage said made sense. No matter what happened, they were still Anbu members. Since they were Anbu members, Uchiha Hikaru should handle this matter.

He was the head of the Anbu!! It was his duty, yet they had directly leaked the news. What kind of nonsense was that?

"Sarutobi, you and Uchiha Hikaru wouldn't be trying to shield Hatake Sakumo, would you~?!"

At that moment, an indifferent voice drifted in from the corridor. The Third Hokage's expression immediately darkened. He said coldly, "You are the least qualified person to say that, Danzo!!!"

Others might have the right to say it, but you, Danzo, did not!!!

Everyone knew perfectly well what had happened before. What you did, and who became the scapegoat—no one wanted to cause an even bigger uproar, so they left you out of it. But don't