"Jonin Shinnosuke! Deliver this letter of introduction to the Daimyo!"
Danzo picked up the papers on the desk, sealed them in an envelope, and handed it to Shinnosuke, whom he had called inside.
Shinnosuke took the envelope and carefully tucked it into his clothes. At that moment, he wanted to cry.
Was he finally going to escape the Eastern Front forces?
Every day here, he felt as though he were treading on thin ice, terrified he would never reach the other shore!
Wait, no, never make it back to Konoha.
Never see his dear father again.
He was accepting the order with secret delight when he heard Danzo continue:
"If the Daimyo sends a reply, bring it back. If he doesn't, come back anyway. Then you can return to the village with your uncle."
Shinnosuke really wanted to refuse, but he knew his beloved Uncle Danzo was helping him get ahead.
Returning to the village with the Eastern Front forces would put him firmly in the spotlight. As the Third Hokage's son, his reputation would receive a tremendous boost.
"Yes! Thank you, Uncle..."
"Go." Danzo waved a hand, indicating that Shinnosuke could leave to deliver the letter.
Shinnosuke stepped out of the tent and felt as though a ray of loving concern had shone upon his face.
Father was far too prejudiced against Uncle Danzo!
How could he be wary of someone as good as Uncle Danzo?
He had to talk Father around when he got back!
Once Shinnosuke had left, Yamanaka Arashi asked Danzo curiously:
"Lord Danzo, why bring Sarutobi Shinnosuke back to the village with us? Aren't you worried the men will object?"
Danzo continued sorting through the records of this war and replied without looking back:
"I want them to object. Besides... it's a precaution."
Danzo's hands