Picking Up the Cup

Upon hearing Danzo's words, Momoka and Mito turned to look at him simultaneously.

Has this guy taken the wrong medicine?

How could you say that? Anyone who didn't know better would think you were pleading for Yang Xiang.

Momoka looked at Danzo and spoke with a half-smile:

"A serious impact? How come I didn't know that?"

"They were just a few short-sighted merchants. Killing them is no big deal. Anyone who dares to put a bounty on a Konoha ninja should be prepared to be killed by us."

She paused, then gave Danzo a meaningful look: "What, is Elder Danzo so gentle in his actions? He's not the way I remember him."

If the other people had said what Yang Xiang did, Tao Hua would have found it understandable.

After all, that's just who they are.

But Danzo said the same thing? That's not right.

Are you clean yourself? How often do you do this kind of thing?

Danzo, not to be outdone, stared directly at Momoka:

"Ruining the village's reputation and committing murder in the street—isn't that enough?"

"Such a young age, yet such a vicious mind. If you can't teach him properly, you might as well hand him over to me."

Roots will surely make him a force to protect the village.

After speaking, he looked around and slightly raised his chin.

This is his trump card.

Every time he said this, it would provoke opposition from those around him—it was a "roof-lifting" rhetoric.

Sure enough, no sooner had he finished speaking than Hiruzen Sarutobi was about to open his mouth.

We're just here to get Yang Xiang to participate in the Chunin Exams, why are you doing this again?

If Yang Xiang really went to the root... the scene was too beautiful for him to bear.

Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could speak, Momoka laughed first.

"Why do you all have that expression? This is a good thing! We're all doing this for the village."

She turned towards the door, her tone light: "Since Elder Danzo has said so, Yang Xiang, come here. From now on, you're a member of Root."

Danzo was stunned.

How could Tao Hua possibly respond to him?

Do you know what the root is?

You just put your own grandson in there?

Sure enough! The root of Yang Xiang's awful character lies with Tao Hua! This person has a problem too!

He looked pleadingly at Hiruzen, begging for help.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly felt a darkness before his eyes, for he saw Yang Xiang walk in.

Yang Xiang, who had been waiting outside the courtyard, has now stepped inside.

No! How could you take a few angry words said between elders seriously?

Yang Xiang, who was listening outside, had long been annoyed.

Look at their attitude.

Especially the old wall lamp, Danzo.

Looks like you're thinking of getting another arm transplant.

"Elder Danzo," Yang Xiang walked up to him, "I am now your man. Please take care of me."

Danzo's eyes widened in surprise.

He felt a dull ache in his severed arm.

Don't come any closer!

If Yang Xiang really goes to the root, the root will become Yang Xiang's root!

Hiruzen, save me!

Meeting Danzo's gaze, Hiruzen Sarutobi forced himself to speak:

"That's not a good idea. It would be a waste for a talented young man like Yang Xiang to go to the Root. There are more suitable positions for him."

He turned to Yang Xiang and asked, "I remember you just graduated this year, right? Although you haven't completed enough missions yet, this Chunin Exams is a rare opportunity. Would you like to participate?"

He finally understood.

Lady Mito intends to remain silent today, while Momoka is here to embarrass them.

Since Yang Xiang is such a clever kid, why not just ask the person involved?

Yang Xiang looked at Mito Uzumaki: "I'm still in solitary confinement, Hokage-sama. This matter depends on Mito-sama's decision."

???

Why were you yelling so loudly just now?

Hiruzen Sarutobi had no choice but to turn and look at Mito.

Mito then slowly spoke: "Yang Xiang's bad habits are deeply ingrained, and his wild nature is difficult to tame. Let's wait and see."

After saying that, he picked up his teacup and saw the guest off.

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at the situation and realized that he was likely to return empty-handed today.

He was preparing to leave with a few people.

But the more Danzo thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.

Look, look!

Teacher, say something!

This is the great ninja clan; they truly are a scourge on the village!

He stared intently at Yang Xiang beside him.

Such wonderful power should be dedicated to the village!

Instead of clinging to what we have now.

How can you be so selfish?

Whether it's the Uchiha or the Senju—they are indeed an evil clan!

Resentment surged within him.

Teacher, your punches weren't hard enough, and they weren't ruthless enough that year!

Simply removing the Senju surname and letting them integrate into the village on their own is still too lenient.

Danzo grew angrier the more he thought about it, and suddenly threw the teacup in his hand to the ground.

A crisp cracking sound rang out.

silence.

As soon as Hiruzen Sarutobi left his seat, he froze in mid-air, unsure whether to sit or stand.

Danzo, how dare you!

When were the executioners arranged?

I am the Hokage!

He regretted bringing Danzo with him today.

This guy's got a problem with his thinking; he's randomly unleashing powerful attacks everywhere, and his teammates can't handle it!

……

Xiaochun, who had already fallen asleep, was suddenly awakened, her small eyes peeking out a crack.

What's wrong? What happened?

"Are you still members of Konoha?!" Danzo stood up and roared, pointing at Mito Uzumaki.

Mitomon Homura couldn't be stopped and was pushed aside by Danzo.

As soon as he said those words, Danzo felt much better.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart skipped a beat.

What's wrong with you?!

You broke the cup, and you haven't even arranged for anyone to help you.

They're still relying on the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to roar!

Do you really think I'm the strongest Hokage?

A figure stood in front of Danzo and grasped his outstretched finger.

Pick up the cup.

Yang Xiang spoke.

The advisors from Konoha were instantly stunned.

Was he talking to Danzo?

Last time they only thought Yang Xiang was arrogant, but today... how should I put it, this is just too...

"That's amazing! Brother Yang Xiang is awesome!"

Kushina Uzumaki smacked Koichi on the head.

At that moment, she was riding on Kouichi's neck, peeking at the situation inside the courtyard.

She had long disliked Danzo.

The older man always looked at her with strange eyes, which made her very uncomfortable.

A few little heads huddled together nearby, whispering among themselves.

"Has Brother Yangxiang always been this brave?"

……

Danzo looked at his index finger that had been grabbed, a flash of shame and anger in his eyes.

"Get out of the way, brat!"

Last time I was careless and got ambushed by you, you uncivilized brat.

I recently upgraded the arm plugin myself.

No matter how arrogant you are, you'll get what's coming to you!

As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Xiang lost all interest in continuing the argument.

With a sudden burst of force, he snapped Danzo's fingers in two.

Then, starting with a zero-frame attack, he aimed a large, imposing punch at Danzo.

His jawbone snapped instantly, his facial skin rippled like waves, and Danzo's eyeballs nearly popped out of their sockets.

The person was in close contact with the ground, and cracks appeared in the ground.

Do you like to show off?

Danzo struggled to his feet, half of his face covered in blood.

"What are you doing! If it weren't for Lady Mito's sake, I would have killed you today!"

He was extremely angry; how dare he!

"Fuck you! Say that again?"

Yang Xiang raised his hand again in an instant.

Danzo suddenly vanished.