Konoha Village.
Root tissue base.
In a dimly lit secret room.
Since the Tenzo incident, Sarutobi Hiruzen has nominally incorporated the root ninja.
But even the root ninjas who joined ANBU were still loyal to Danzo.
In addition, he secretly continued to cultivate his own power.
Now a huge team has gathered once again.
"That guy Sarutobi Hiruzen still promoted Zephyr to Konoha Jounin."
Just now, Danzo received the latest information.
Hiruzen, as the Third Hokage, appointed Zephyr as the new Jonin of Konoha.
This made him very dissatisfied.
"That guy Hiruzen is an old fool after all."
"People from the Uchiha clan are inherently evil and have never truly integrated into the village."
"If the Uchiha family members are all mediocre people, it wouldn't be a problem."
"But they are like leeks that can't be cut off. Every once in a while, incredible geniuses will be born."
Danzo sat in the leader's position, and the root ninjas below knelt down on one knee, bowed their heads slightly, and said nothing.
He looked at everyone with his sharp eyes and murmured to himself.
"First Shisui, then Uchiha Itachi."
"Now another Zephyr appears out of nowhere."
"And Fugaku's second son, Sasuke. It is said that he has mastered the fire ball technique before he even went to ninja school."
"It may also be a disaster in the future."
Danzo half-closed his eyes, feeling that the situation was getting out of control in a bad direction.
Shisui, Zephyr, Itachi, plus Fugaku.
That's four incredible combat powers.
In addition, the conflict between Uchiha and the village is increasingly intensifying.
His root ninjas had spied on some Uchiha people secretly discussing the idea of launching a coup.
For the stability of Konoha.
These guys should be suppressed.
Completely cut off their opportunity to grow.
For example, during this incident, Fugaku could be pressured to hand over Zefeng's body.
However, that guy Hiruzen turned a deaf ear to his proposal.
He also promoted Zefeng to Jonin.
If this continues, something might happen.
"That guy Sarutobi has gone astray."
The secret room was silent for a long time before Danzo broke it.
The root members he called were all top-notch masters, and at the end they also had the strength of a chuunin.
Thirteen people in total.
Plus he is a strong man who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Sarutobi Hiruzen.
Enough to get the job done.
"In order to prevent Konoha from being enveloped in the threat of Uchiha, we must take action."
Danzo said to his men.
This time he decided to bypass Sarutobi Hiruzen and take action privately.
It's definitely not for selfish reasons.
"It's all for Konoha."
"Yes, Lord Danzo!"
In an instant, all the root ninjas gathered here lowered their heads and responded to Danzo loudly.
No matter what kind of swords and mountains of fire lie ahead, they are bound to complete this mission!
"let's go."
at the same time……
Uchiha resident.
After returning from Nanga Shrine, Shisui has been thinking about what Zefeng said.
It was not until dawn that he fell asleep.
When I woke up, it was already close to noon.
After much thought, he decided to tell the Third Hokage everything about yesterday's clan meeting.
After making a plan, Shisui simply washed up and put on clean and tidy clothes.
Prepare to go to the Hokage Building alone.
Report this matter to the Third Hokage.
However……
Just when Shisui walked out of the Uchiha station, several ninjas wearing ANBU uniforms blocked his way.
"Mr. Shisui." The captain explained to Shisui, "We are under the orders of the Third Hokage. Please come with us."
"Lord Hokage?" Shisui raised an eyebrow and quickly responded.
It must be because of the clan meeting last night.
There is a special barrier for the Uchiha clan near Nanga Shrine.
Whether it's Hokage-sama's telescope technique or the ANBU ninja's eavesdropping technique.
There is no way to break through that barrier.
In addition, the conflict between the Uchiha clan and the village is increasingly intensifying.
It is reasonable for the Third Hokage to care about their clan.
even……
Logically speaking, as a double agent, I should have taken the initiative to report this matter to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
However, yesterday's battle with He Feng consumed a lot of chakra.
The clan meeting lasted until early morning again.
Exhausted both physically and mentally, he overslept.
Unable to wait any longer, the Third Hokage took the initiative to send ANBU ninjas to contact him.
It's quite reasonable.
After a little analysis, Shisui showed an expression of sudden realization.
"I understand, let's go."
Shisui replied with a smile.
Seeing Shisui agreeing kindly, the ANBU ninja turned around and took the initiative to lead the way for Shisui, "Please follow me."
Hearing this, Zhisui followed the other person's footsteps without saying a word.
Walking through the woods.
After all, the Uchiha clan was driven to the edge of Konoha Village and wanted to go to the Hokage Building in the center of Konoha.
You need to go through a forest.
At first Shisui didn't care about this.
But soon...
He then noticed that the route he took today was not the usual one.
"Aren't we going to the Hokage Building?"
Shisui frowned slightly, his keen intuition as a ninja made him detect something strange.
"This is a secret summons from Lord Hokage, so it's not in the Hokage Building."
The ANBU ninja was not surprised at all by Shisui's question. He answered calmly and calmly.
But even so, his answer still did not dispel Shisui's concerns.
"Could it be that……"
Shisui looked around and observed the ANBU ninjas who came over.
He noticed it from just now.
Except for the captain running ahead to lead the way.
The remaining three team members sealed themselves in the middle in a swastika formation.
Generally speaking, ninjas will only use such a formation when they are on a mission to protect someone.
And with his own identity and strength.
It's not like being in Konoha Village and being protected by other ninjas.
Based on this relationship, Shisui felt that the person who secretly summoned him this time was not the Third Hokage.
And in Konoha Village, people who can use ANBU.
Except for the Third Hokage...
"I'm afraid it's just that man."
"Shimura Danzo."
Shisui half-closed his eyes, and the figure of Danzo appeared in his mind.
He felt that the actions of these ANBU ninjas were probably related to Danzo.
It's just that he doesn't understand...
Danzo was so good, why did he want to meet him through a secret summons?
"Forget it, as long as we get to the place, the truth will come out."
Shisui took a deep breath.
After a night's rest, his body had returned to its peak condition.
No matter what Danzo was thinking behind his back.
I have nothing to worry about.
and……
If Danzo dares to have any crooked thoughts, he can also report the matter to the Third Hokage.
Thinking of this, Zhisui suddenly had an idea in his mind.
