The flickering campfire cast a dreamlike glow on the clan leaders, Nara Shikaku looked toward the sound with horror in their eyes.
The familiar Black Cloak, along with the Three-Eyed Demon Fox Mask, all pointed to the other party's identity, and those exquisite and intricate eyes contained unparalleled pupil power.
" Uchiha... Huayue! Mr. Huayue? Why did you invite us here in the middle of the night?"
To prevent the surrounding clan leaders and heads from getting too agitated, Nara Shikaku spoke first, defining the nature of the matter as 'please'.
"Of course, it's for the future of Konoha, and also for some old stories about the Third Hokage."
Beneath the mask, a radiant smile shone. Standing gracefully to the side, Konan lowered her eyelids, silently recounting events from many years ago before everyone's eyes.
" Third Hokage, we absolutely cannot let Orochimaru escape from the Land of Fire. If he leaves the Land of Fire, he will inevitably become a major threat to the village!"
"That's right, kill him here. Give the order, Third Hokage..."
The scene was dark and intermittent, but what followed surprised the clan leaders of the Konoha ninja families.
Someone wanted to ask a question, but found themselves unable to speak until the very end of the scene, when the Monkey King Enma's cold snort and Sarutobi Hiruzen's helplessness and sorrow ended, and only then did Huayue speak again.
" The Third Hokage, the benevolent father of the Konoha family, while kindness is a good thing for Konoha, excessive kindness becomes indulgence."
"Since the Third Hokage has retracted his mistake, I will not comment further on his deeds."
The meeting room was deathly silent. The three heads of the Ino-Shika-Cho exchanged glances, but Nara Shikaku dared not speak out, because he realized that the two dead Anbu were indeed the Third Hokage's capable assistants.
After Orochimaru's defection, the two also disappeared without a trace. It's unbelievable that...
"Lord Huayue, you have specially invited us to this place, a location that cannot be monitored by Konoha. I presume you did not come here to ask us to evaluate the merits and demerits of the Third Hokage?"
Hizashi Hyuga seized the opportunity to ask a question, smoothly leading the conversation forward. Huayue smiled slightly, signaling Konan to continue.
What followed left everyone speechless.
"Reporting to Orochimaru, since the plan is sound, then proceed as follows: the monster that destroys Konoha will be welcomed into the village by Konoha itself..."
The transactions between Danzo and Orochimaru over the years are repeatedly depicted on screen.
This includes not only the leaks during the Third Great Ninja War, but also the assistance provided by Danzo during the Konoha Crush Plan!
After only a short while, Nara Shikaku was already drenched in sweat, and the hot-tempered Inuzuka head slammed his fist on the table, gritting his teeth.
"What does Danzo Konoha to be? His own possession?!"
The heads of the major Konoha ninja clans all had different expressions. Even Aburame Shibi, who was usually expressionless, couldn't help but worry about her nephew who had joined Root.
"Everyone! Please calm down. This evidence alone is not enough..."
"I still have witnesses and physical evidence. Would Mr. Shikaku like to see them? Kabuto!"
Kabuto, who had been waiting outside for a long time, stepped inside, nodded to everyone, and then presented the evidence he had collected from the root to them.
"Gentlemen, this is the document detailing Danzo's collusion with Orochimaru in launching the Konoha Crush Plan. As for witnesses, please look at this man..."
When the newcomer was led inside, Aburame Shibi surprised.
" Ryuma? Didn't you die on the battlefield of the last great war? Could it be...?"
"That's right. This Mr. Aburame Ryoma is actually Mr. Danzo's Anbu bodyguard. Next, he will explain how the Hokage Advisor Danzo colluded with Orochimaru in an attempt to become the Hokage."
"If you all don't trust me, why don't you ask Mr. Yamanaka Inoichi to investigate personally? I believe Mr. Inoichi's interrogation skills are much more credible than what I say."
Having said that, Dou made way for him and gestured for him to move aside.
"Wait! If Aburame Ryoma is really an ANBU Anbu of Root, then he should have Curse Mark on his tongue that would prevent him from ever revealing Danzo's information!"
Nara Shikaku spoke, eliciting two soft laughs from Huayue.
"What is that level of Curse Mark to me? It has already been broken. Mr. Inoichi, please feel free to investigate. None of you here are qualified for me to do anything personally."
These words, though somewhat arrogant, were incredibly true, and the Konoha clan leaders, with their varied expressions, nodded helplessly.
Upon seeing Yamanaka Inoichi did not refuse and stepped forward to personally probe Aburame Ryoma's mental information.
Not long after, Inoichi, looking grim, nodded slightly to the crowd.
"There are no errors or omissions. The evidence of Danzo's involvement in the Konoha Crush Plan is true. In addition, we have also discovered that Danzo secretly interfered in the affairs of other countries and had long-term contact with Orochimaru."
One stone stirs up a thousand waves.
The heads of many ninja clans in Konoha looked grim. Although Konoha was Konoha that followed the Hokage, it was not the Hokage's Konoha Hokage.
How is Danzo's behavior any different from that of a traitor holding a high position?
"The sooner the better. In my opinion, why not take action today and capture the thieves completely?"
The old patriarch of the Kurama Clan slammed his hand on the table and stood up, but his gaze involuntarily drifted toward the figure in the main seat.
"That's not right. Although Danzo's crimes are unforgivable, those ninjas he trained in the Anbu were merely tools for him to achieve his interests. Tools are innocent. Who can judge the good or evil of a sword?"
Contrary to everyone's expectations, the Body Flicker Gengetsu, who had always been known for his decisive and ruthless actions and had established a formidable reputation in the Ninja World, gave such an answer.
This is why even Shikaku, who was extremely wary of Huayue, was taken aback.
"So, what does Lord Huayue mean...?"
"Just like Orochimaru's strategy towards the Third Hokage, he drew Orochimaru and imprisoned himself within it."
The laughter sounded strangely eerie, sending a chill down the spines of the family heads, who exchanged bewildered glances.
A few days later, in Konoha, at the Hokage Office Building.
All the Konoha Jonin arrived, and the ninjas cheered with joy. The two Hokage Advisor, with solemn expressions, handed the Hokage's Hat, which should have been given by the Third Hokage to the next successor, to Danzo.
"From this day forward, I, the Fifth Hokage, swear before all the Lord Hokage to protect Konoha..."
At this moment, Danzo's long-cherished wish has been fulfilled. He smiles brightly, his expression is kind, and a bright future awaits him.
In an instant, one after another Special Kunai into the rooftop of the Hokage Office Building, and a crimson barrier shot into the sky.
"Ninja Technique: Four Red Yang Formation!"
Before the two Hokage Advisor could even react in surprise, members of the various Konoha clans stopped all the Anbu Ninja who wanted to come forward to provide support.
In the blink of an eye, the scenery changed, and the weather shifted dramatically.
Danzo his surroundings, finally fixing his gaze on the white-clad youth before him. The cold, handsome face of the youth standing there with the Kusanagi Sword at his waist made Danzo's heart skip a beat.
"What do you want, Uchiha Sasuke?!"