Soon, Kakashi Hatake wheeled his father into the Third Hokage's hospital room. Inside were only Minato Namikaze, Orochimaru, and the unconscious Third Hokage.
The moment Kakashi Hatake saw Minato Namikaze, his unease subsided. He trusted that Minato Namikaze would not harm him.
By then, Orochimaru and Minato Namikaze had learned what had happened in the hospital. Both looked furious. Shimura Danzō had actually dared to strike within Konoha. He was utterly lawless.
But no evidence linking the dead bodies to Shimura Danzō had been found, not even Root's Cursed Tongue Eradication Seal. Even though everyone knew Shimura Danzō had done it, there was nothing they could do to him.
Now, all they could do was wait for Tsunade to return and treat the Third Hokage.
Meanwhile, inside Root's base, Shimura Danzō's subordinate was reporting the situation at the hospital to him.
After hearing the report, Shimura Danzō flew into a rage and said:
"Useless fools! You couldn't even handle such a simple task!"
The sound of objects being smashed followed, while the Root ninja kneeling on one knee did not dare say a word.
After a while, Zhicun Danzo finished venting, his expression returning to calm as he continued:
"Since we couldn't capture Hatake Sakumo, the plan to threaten his son into keeping him quiet is useless now. How many ninja do we still have available?"
The Anbu ninja answered:
"Excluding those out on missions, fewer than fifteen can get here on short notice."
Shimura Danzō pondered for a moment, then said gravely:
"Recall every ninja who can return by tomorrow night. We absolutely cannot sit here and wait for death. We must eliminate Hiruzen before Tsunade returns. This is our last chance!"
"Yes." The Root ninja was about to leave after answering, but Shimura Danzō stopped him again.
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