Land of Fire, Konoha.
"This is a letter from Lord Yagura!"
An ordinary-looking Kirigakure ninja handed the letter to a white-haired man wearing a dog mask, then vanished in a puff of smoke.
It turned out to be a clone.
The white-haired man in the dog mask was none other than Kakashi.
Kakashi paid it no mind. Using clones to deliver intelligence was common in the Shinobi World.
Several other Anbu ninja wearing animal masks accompanied him, but they were not members of Kakashi's Anbu squad.
"Let's go!"
After taking the letter, Kakashi hurried toward Konoha with the other Anbu ninja.
Soon, they reached Konoha.
The Anbu squad sent to meet Kakashi was a Root squad led by Danzo's trusted subordinate, Aburame Torune.
The letter soon arrived at the office in the Hokage Building.
Hiruzen Sarutobi wore his Hokage robes, with Danzo beside him.
"Lord Hokage, Lord Danzo, a letter has arrived from Kirigakure's Fourth Mizukage!"
Kakashi entered, took out the carefully protected letter, and handed it to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Hiruzen Sarutobi opened the envelope and began reading.
Unable to contain himself, Danzo leaned over to look as well. After all, Kirigakure was his achievement!
It was a crucial step toward earning Lord Tobirama's approval and becoming the Fifth Hokage.
Naturally, Danzo hoped the Fourth Mizukage would know what was good for him. Otherwise, he could not blame Danzo!
After reading it, both men looked delighted.
"Hahaha!" Danzo laughed heartily.
"Hiruzen, didn't I tell you? How could Yagura possibly give up his position as Mizukage?" Danzo's eyes shone with smug satisfaction.
After all these years, he finally had a chance to feel smug in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi!
Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi inwardly rolled his eyes. *Seriously, Danzo, what are you so smug about? Anyone in his position would be