"Seize the seal."
As Sasuke's command fell, Neji had already closed in on Danzo from the flank, his Byakugan locking onto the chakra sealing lines of the old seal.
Danzo tucked the old seal into his robes. The Sharingan on his right arm spun, and Wind Release swept from his palm, forcing Neji back toward the earthen wall.
The Third Hokage stared at the old seal, unable to hide the turmoil on his face. "That is the private auxiliary seal I lost years ago."
Yamazaki Masanari said coldly, "Why was the loss of the Hokage's private seal never registered with the Daimyo's Residence?"
The Third Hokage opened his mouth, but his voice caught in his throat.
Sasuke did not look at him. "Yamada, record this. Hiruzen Sarutobi admits that he lost his private auxiliary seal and failed to register the loss."
Yamada Naoto answered, "Recorded."
Danzo laughed loudly, using his cane to knock aside an Uchiha ninja's blade. "Sarutobi, you're still so good at stalling. In the end, even your seal killed for me."
The Third Hokage grabbed the Adamantine Staff and tried to rush down from the platform, but Kakashi blocked his path.
"Lord Third Hokage, you cannot enter the fight."
"Move aside! Danzo has my seal!"
"That is all the more reason you cannot touch it."
Kakashi stared at him with his Sharingan. "If you touch it, the evidence will become impossible to establish clearly."
The Third Hokage's arm trembled, but the Adamantine Staff never got past Kakashi.
Sasuke turned his gaze back to the Square. "Hyuga, cut off their command."
Hiashi immediately raised his hand. The Byakugan snipers up above struck simultaneously, driving Gentle Fist chakra into the shoulders and necks of Root squad leaders. Several commanders who were making hand signals fell, their masks rolling into