Lord Danzo is getting restless...

Chapter 11 Lord Danzo is getting restless...

tension!

Although there were no obvious signs, an eerie atmosphere permeated the entire village at that moment.

Previously, members of the Uchiha Police Force, who were disliked by many villagers, could occasionally be seen on the streets of Konoha, but in the past few days, not a single one of them has appeared.

For many villagers and vendors who dislike urban management officers, this should have been a cause for celebration. After all, without the supervision of urban management officers, it would be much easier for them to do things that violate village rules.

Ok……

This stall is mine now, and you get the hell out of here...

Cherish life, stay away from gambling and drugs. Sir, would you like to come and have a go?

and so on...

But as the saying goes, ducks are the first to know when the river warms in spring. As the members of the security department disappeared for longer, their relief gradually turned into fear.

after all.

Rumors of a possible Uchiha clan rebellion had already spread throughout Konoha over a long period of time through various channels, so what exactly did the Uchiha's current commotion signify...?

In fact, it wasn't just ordinary villagers in Konoha; even some ordinary ninjas in the village, especially the high-ranking members of various ninja clans, couldn't help but start to have wild thoughts and feel uneasy.

The Uchiha clan suddenly sealed off the entire clan, cutting off all contact with the outside world.

Could it be!

Are they about to take action?

The strength of the Uchiha clan is well known, but what will they do if a civil war breaks out in the village?

This atmosphere was further intensified as the Anbu, to which the Hokage belonged, and the Root, to which Danzo Shimura, whom the Hokage assisted, began to gather in the Uchiha clan's territory.

……

Hokage Building.

The Third Hokage of Konoha sat silently in his smoky office, a pipe dangling from his mouth, his brow furrowed in a somber expression. His deep eyes were fixed on the direction of the Uchiha clan's territory.

As the highest authority in Konoha, Hiruzen Sarutobi was naturally the first to receive news of the Uchiha clan's unusual activities.

Too frequently!

Since the Nine-Tails' attack, the Uchiha clan has become increasingly active. Although there are no obvious signs of rebellion, a shadow has been growing in Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart.

Does this foreshadow that they will take action?

Uchiha Jin!

The handsome figure that would occasionally wander through Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind flashed through his mind, and the gloom in his eyes grew even stronger.

Tap! Tap! Tap...

Accompanied by a series of rapid cane clicks, the door to the Hokage's office was suddenly pushed open, and an old man with one side of his body wrapped in bandages and exuding a cold aura barged in.

"Danzo, what is it?"

The Third Hokage's aged voice rang out, his tone seemingly unconcerned about the unreasonable behavior of the person before him, but a hint of dissatisfaction had already crept into the depths of his eyes.

Looking across the entire Hidden Leaf Village, there aren't many people who dare to enter the Hokage's office without knocking, and this old guy is the only one who exudes a chilling aura!

Ok……

The roots have gotten quite mushy lately; I might consider harvesting them after this incident is over!

Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze towards Danzo Shimura gradually softened, a gesture that calmed Danzo's agitated heart somewhat.

"As expected of my old comrade, such a demeanor is worthy of the title of Kage of a village. It's a pity he's too cowardly. Only I can lead Konoha into the future!"

Danzo Shimura felt a slight warmth in his heart, but it vanished in an instant. The tenderness that had just risen in his eyes turned into indifference again. After calming his emotions slightly, he imitated the Hokage's indifferent manner and said.

"The Uchiha clan, what are your plans to do? They've been making more and more frequent moves lately."

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent for a moment, but the clouds of mist he exhaled were still somewhat disordered.

Upon seeing this, Shimura Danzo snorted coldly and rebuked him in a cold voice.

"How long are you going to hesitate? Are you going to wait until they're right in front of us, like that traitor Uchiha Jin said?!"

"Danzo!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi abruptly stopped puffing out his pipe, slamming it heavily onto the table in front of him, and said in a low voice.

"The Uchiha are a ninja clan of Konoha, and they are also members of Konoha. Without evidence, I will never agree to your despicable methods."

At this moment, Shimura Danzo suddenly became extremely angry and coldly mocked the person in front of him.

"They were too late when they made their move. If you want evidence, I have plenty."

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart sank, and he looked at Danzo Shimura with a gloomy expression, speaking slowly and deliberately.

"Danzo! Abandon your petty tricks! I will absolutely not allow you to use those underhanded schemes against your own village comrades!"

The Third Hokage of Konoha had a serious expression at this moment, and his thin body was now bursting with a majestic aura like the blazing sun.

Danzo Shimura, however, was already used to this, and at this moment he revealed a terrifying smile and said disdainfully.

"Hmph! You and I both know the evil power of the Uchiha clan! This wicked clan is not worth trusting!"

Ok……

The Third Hokage, his face grim, puffed on his cigarette, and an eerie silence fell over his office once again.

Sarutobi, you're old now, just a mere Uchiha!

As time passed, Shimura Danzo's impatience became more and more obvious, and the disdain in his eyes grew stronger.

Anyone who poses a danger to the village should be eliminated.

Whether it's Uchiha Madara, Hatake Sakumo, or Namikaze Minato, Senju Nawaki, it's all the same!

You are no longer qualified to sit in the Hokage position. Only I, Shimura Danzo, am the man who can lead Konoha to the pinnacle of the ninja world!

Having thought this through, Shimura Danzo ignored Sarutobi Hiruzen and turned to leave the room that had made him somewhat irritable.

"Sarutobi, you'll regret this!"

Just as the door was about to close, Danzo Shimura's cold, deep voice suddenly rang out.

"Danzo, I am the Hokage!"

The Third Hokage stared at Danzo's departing figure, and at the last moment, he also unleashed his overwhelming aura as the "Strongest Hokage"!

Danzo Shimura, who had been leaving with an air of nonchalance, suddenly stiffened, but he forced himself to remain expressionless and walked away naturally and leisurely.

"Danzo, you are merely the root of Konoha, while I am the Hokage. The affairs of the village are not simply a matter of fighting and killing..."

Sensing that Danzo's presence had completely disappeared, Hiruzen Sarutobi picked up his pipe again and leisurely began to smoke.

Your perspective is determined by where you sit!

As Hiruzen Sarutobi is the Hokage, he should consider things from the Hokage's perspective.

The Uchiha clan is the oldest and most powerful clan in Konoha. Even though they don't have a good reputation within the village, what would other ninja clans think if they attacked another ninja clan without any evidence?

It's important to understand that it took the efforts of several generations of Hokage to finally allow Konoha's commoner ninjas to begin to show promise, but right now, it's the various ninja clans that truly support Konoha.

If the Hokage were to attack a ninja clan, even an unpopular clan like the Uchiha would inevitably cause discord and alienation among the various ninja clans within Konoha.

Besides!

Are the Uchiha clan so easy to bully?

As an evil clan possessing such powerful bloodlines, who can be sure that the Uchiha don't hide such terrifying power?

That's forbidden divine power!

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed inwardly, but he wasn't too troubled, since he still had Shisui and Itachi as his pawns.

While it's impossible to be entirely certain of what these two can do for him, the current situation gives him ample time to prepare.

Another important point is that although the village has signed a peace treaty with the Hidden Cloud Village, the outside world has never stopped eyeing Konoha. If a large-scale conflict really breaks out with the Uchiha, then the Fourth Shinobi World War may not be far away!

The village still needs time...

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, sighed softly, then turned his gaze to the side of the room, where there was a photograph of a blond young man.

The young man in the photo is dignified yet approachable, youthful and full of energy.

"Minato, if it were you, what would you do?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes held a hint of melancholy, but this warmth was fleeting. He turned his head and glanced again toward the Uchiha clan's territory, his eyes gradually filled with doubt.

Recruiting medical ninjas! And that inexplicable tournament...

Uchiha!

What exactly do you want to do?!

……

(End of this chapter)