Konoha's thunderous strike against the S-class traitor Shimura Danzō was like a huge stone smashing into a seemingly calm lake. The ripples caused spread to the entire Shinobi World at a speed far beyond everyone's expectations.
Those forces that were originally ready to take action due to the death of Fourth Hokage, ready to take a share of the dozing lion Konoha, whether it was a big country or a small shinobi village caught in the gap, seemed to be choked by an invisible big hand at this moment, and invariably withdrew their tentacles of temptation.
The news spread too quickly and was too shocking.
From the time Shimura Danzō defected and was classified as an S-class rebel nin by Konoha, to the time his body was returned to the village, it only lasted more than a month.
This is not a protracted pursuit, but more like a precise, efficient, and even somewhat ruthless "execution".
Shinobi World's intelligence dealers had barely had time to finish printing Shimura Danzō's reward order. The former Darkness of Konoha had already turned into a cold corpse.
The message conveyed in this sent chills to the bones of every person in power.
Konoha, not only did not weaken due to the turmoil at the top, but instead declared its power to the world with a tougher and more unquestionable attitude.
And with the death of Shimura Danzō, a brand-new name was placed on the desks of major ninja villagers for the first time in a real sense.
Konoha Public Security Department.
And its minister - Senju Chen who shined in Third Shinobi World War back then.
Land of Lightning, Kumogakure.
Inside Raikage's Office, the atmosphere was as depressing as the sea before a storm.
Third Raikage A, the man known for his physical strength and fiery temper, was rarely silent at this moment. His naked upper body muscles were stretched, and each piece seemed to be carved from granite, but his eyes, which were always burning with fighting intent, were full of solemnity.
On the table in front of him, spread out was an urgent confidential report sent back from Konoha.
"The news sent back by the young master has been confirmed. Shimura Danzō was personally led by Senju Chen and killed. The body has been transported back to Konoha"
Dodai stood aside with a low voice. But at this moment, the shock that had not dissipated still remained on his face.
"'Terrible'?" Third Raikage A repeated the word in a low voice, tapping on the information with his thick fingers, "Dodai, what you find scary is Senju Chen's strength?"
"Yes, not entirely." Dodai frowned and tried to organize his words, "Although Shimura Danzō is old, he is by no means a weakling. He has been running the 'root' for decades, and he has used the means to save his life Intertwined with the secret forces, Senju Chen was able to find and kill him within a month. There is no doubt about his strength. But what I care more about is this newly established 'Public Security Department'."
He took a deep breath. "This newly established department is like an invisible network that is quickly covering the entire Konoha. It has taken over all the intelligence channels and Anbu forces left behind by Shimura Danzō, and it is doing so in an open and legal manner. Their move is very thought-provoking."
Of course Third Raikage understands what Dodai means.
This means that Konoha has openly brought the fangs in the darkness into the sunlight.
In the past, the "root" was a poisonous scorpion hidden underground. Although it was deadly, it could never be seen in the light. But now, "Public Security Department" is a tiger standing in the light. Every action it takes represents the will of Hokage and the official attitude of Konoha.
"Hiruzen Sarutobi That old fox made a really good move." Third Raikage A slowly stood up and walked to the window, overlooking the Kumogakure ninjas sweating on the training ground below.
"Not only did he take this opportunity to completely eliminate the internal hidden danger of Shimura Danzō, but he also launched Senju Chen and his Public Security Department. Killing an S-class rebellious nin is both a show of authority and a warning. It is a warning to us not to have thoughts that we shouldn't have. Konoha is still the same Konoha."
Land of Earth, Iwagakure.
The short Third Tsuchikage Ōnoki is floating in mid-air, with his hands behind his back, and his eyebrows are twisted into a knot on his iconic red nose.
"Interesting, really interesting."
He looked at the information in his hand and sighed incomprehensibly.
"Grandpa, what's so interesting about this? Those guys at Konoha are so fierce in their internal fights. They're just a bunch of lunatics!" Kurotsuchi curled his lips aside, his tone full of disdain.
"You only saw the internal fighting, but you didn't see the results after the internal fighting." Ōnoki floated in front of his granddaughter, stretched out his finger and tapped her forehead, "Who is Shimura Danzō? It's Konoha The deepest pool of water in is the shadow of Hiruzen Sarutobi. Now, the shadow is dead and the water has been drained. In its place, there is a new pool called 'Public Security Department'."
He looked at Akatsuchi who was silent and said, "Akatsuchi, what do you think?"
Akatsuchi scratched the back of his head and said angrily, "Lord Tsuchikage, I think... Konoha has become more united. In the past, when Danzo was here, Konoha High Command always had two voices. Now, it seems that there is only one left."
"That's half right." Ōnoki nodded approvingly and floated back to the window.
"Hiruzen Sarutobi is old. He cannot control Konoha forever. The death of Shimura Danzō is not so much the victory of Sarutobi as it is the beginning of the alternation between the old and the new. The kid named Senju Chen used Shimura Danzō's life to pave a way to the pinnacle of power for himself."
Ōnoki's eyes flashed with a sophisticated look.
"He killed Shimura Danzō so quickly, not just to get rid of a traitor. He was telling everyone, especially those of us outside the village, that Konoha's rules have changed. Things that were hidden in the dark must now be done openly. What used to require compromise and game, may now only require an order."
"This kid is more domineering and efficient than Hiruzen Sarutobi."
"Then what should we do? Grandpa?" Kurotsuchi asked.
"Wait." Ōnoki spat out a word, "Wait for the woman named Tsunade to come back. Let's see if this Senju Chen is willing to be a loyal dog, or if she wants to be Konoha's new owner. The drama of Konoha has just begun."
Land of Water, Kirigakure.
Thick fog still shrouded this closed village, and the light in Fourth Mizukage Yagura's office was dim.
"Yagura" listened quietly to Hozuki Getsuga's report. The green pupils on his immature face were as calm as a pool of stagnant water.
But within this puppet body, Obito Uchiha's consciousness caused quite a stir.
"Senju Chen...Public Security Department..."
He muttered these two names in a low voice, and the inexplicable irritability in his heart emerged again.
Nine-Tails' Attack, was supposed to be a flawless plan, but it was thrown into chaos due to the unexpected return of Senju Chen. Now, the chess piece he originally planned to keep that might come in handy in the future - Shimura Danzō, has been cleared out by this guy again.
Once is a coincidence, twice... is definitely not a coincidence.
This Senju Chen is like a ghost, always appearing in the most inappropriate places at the most critical moments to ruin his plans.
When he thought of Senju Chen, and when he thought that he was almost killed by the opponent in one blow, Obito couldn't help but feel palpitations.
"Sir Mizukage?" Hozuki Getsuga saw that Yagura was silent for a long time and called out tentatively.
"Yagura" slowly raised his head, his voice hoarse and cold. "Give us the order to raise all the hidden stakes we have placed in Land of Fire to a higher latency level."
"Yes."
"In addition," Obito, who controlled Yagura, added, "Focus on investigating the composition, functions, and information of all core members of this 'Public Security Department'."
"Understood!"
After Hozuki Getsuga left, the office returned to dead silence.
"Yagura" walked to the window and looked out at the thick fog billowing outside.
"Senju Chen... It seems that before Eye of the Moon Plan is completed, we must find a way to completely eliminate this biggest variable."