Yes, Danzo was a little rattled now. There was no word from Aburame Ryoma, and his plan against Sōkyū Hatake could practically be declared a failure.
After all, if Mitaraishi Anko and Ayame were confirmed to be at the Hyuga Clan compound, then everything else would be perfectly clear.
This had to be a huge trap set by Hiruzen Sarutobi and Sōkyū Hatake, intended to lure Danzo straight into their clutches at the earliest opportunity.
The more he thought about it, the more convinced he became, and anger flared in Danzo's eyes.
You bastards, wasn't this just outright bullying an honest man?
At that thought, Danzo grew somewhat agitated and began pacing back and forth in his office.
"Lord Danzo, an Anbu ninja outside came to inform us that Lord Hokage wants you to attend a meeting." The Root ninja from earlier walked in, cursing inwardly. Why was I so unlucky that this had to happen on my shift today?
"Understood. Did they say what it was about?" Danzo asked casually.
"No, but judging from the Anbu's response, Lord Hokage doesn't seem to be in a very good mood," the Root ninja replied.
"Understood. I'll go now." Danzo said little else. As he saw it, Hiruzen Sarutobi was calling him to account over today's incident.
Soon, Danzo arrived at the Hokage Office and walked straight in without even knocking.
"Hiruzen, what did you call me here for?" Danzo walked in without the slightest courtesy, brazenly pulled out a chair, and sat down.
"Naturally, there's a reason. Danzo, explain this to me." Hiruzen Sarutobi looked distinctly displeased. As soon as he saw Danzo, he tossed a packet down in front of him.
"What's this?" Danzo frowned. Rather than opening it, he looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi in some confusion.
"Open it and