In fact, Shikaku Nara had heard a month ago that Chihane had nearly beaten Danzo to death right in front of Konoha's ninja.
But he had never expected Chihane to bring their conflict out into the open at a time like this.
Chihane had dumped the problem in his lap, yet he had no good choice. Without Chihane, they could not deal with the Third Raikage. Without Danzo, they would lose at least fifty Jonin and one top-tier fighter.
The choice was far too difficult, and he had no right to object. He could afford to offend neither Orochimaru's faction, which Chihane represented, nor the Hokage's faction, which Danzo represented.
At that moment, Shikaku Nara felt that Chihane was forcing him to pick a side.
But the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans always made their decisions together. Without discussing this with the other two clans, he could not make the call himself.
Besides, they did not even know whether they could win this war. He had no energy to spare for this right now.
"Lord Chihane, let's discuss this tomorrow, after Elder Danzo arrives. For now, let me take you to see Lord Jiraiya!"
Since he could not answer, he would simply change the subject. No one was better suited to that than Jiraiya. Jiraiya was both Orochimaru's teammate and Chihane's martial uncle.
Shikaku Nara believed that even if Chihane would not show him any consideration, he would certainly show some to Jiraiya. Besides, that lady was there too...
"Sure. Let's go see Uncle Jiraiya first."
In truth, Chihane had not thought that deeply about it. He simply disliked Danzo. Some people just thought too much and made simple matters complicated...
Chihane then followed Shikaku Nara to visit Jiraiya, who was still lying in the infirmary.
Shikaku Nara led Chihane to the medical