Chapter 51: Yakushi Nonō! A Tragedy Yet to Unfold!
Beneath Konoha, in Root.
"Damn Hatake brat!"
Illuminated by the dim candlelight, Danzo's face looked exceptionally gloomy. "I don't know what kind of spell Hiruzen is under to obey this brat blindly! If this goes on, Konoha will sooner or later be ruined at this brat's hands!"
Ever since Shinichi Hatake had risen to prominence, despite the two having no personal intersections, Danzo always felt that some unfathomable force was invisibly hindering him. No matter what he wanted to do, he felt his hands and feet were tied.
What made him most furious was that the Third Hokage seemed to trust this Shinichi Hatake immensely, subconsciously obeying whatever the latter said, and even directly ignoring the opinions of them, the Hokage Advisors.
Could Hiruzen be manipulated by that brat using a Genjutsu?
The more Danzo thought about it, the more he felt this possibility existed.
Otherwise, how could Hiruzen Sarutobi have turned into his current self, blindly obeying a young brat? No matter from which angle one looked at it, this was utterly unreasonable.
"No! I must find a way to get rid of this brat..."
Murderous intent surged in Danzo's eyes.
If this went on, his status as a Hokage Advisor would truly exist in name only, reducing him to a pitiful rat hiding in the dark.
Then, a certain plan targeting Shinichi began to form in Danzo's mind, and he immediately thought of the most suitable candidate to execute it.
"It's about time for her to return. Hmph, since she is a member of Root, how can she possibly qualify to enjoy life under the sun with peace of mind?"
The Hatake Clan.
It was yet another joyous breakfast session, and watching the lively chatter of the two