"A strange mask, Sharingan..."
"It's almost exactly what Minato described before he died."
Konoha Building, Hokage's Office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the portrait of the Fourth Hokage hanging on the wall and frowned.
"It may not necessarily be the same person."
"Standing across the desk, the half-mummy Danzo said coldly."
Those working overtime at this time are often the shadows of Konoha.
The moment the Anbu received the message, Danzo Shimura approached them almost without hesitation.
The two old comrades-in-arms immediately began to discuss the incident.
"This matter is too bizarre, both in terms of the process and the outcome."
"Even if they are just a few kids... someone who can control the Nine-Tails and attack Konoha will not easily let Konoha's ninja go."
"That escort mission was only a C-rank mission. Root has already investigated, and this person isn't on the black market's bounty list..."
His brow furrowed further, and Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his gaze from the Fourth Hokage's portrait to his old friend.
"Danzo... what are you trying to say?"
Danzo Shimura's gaze did not waver at all.
"Judging from the results, this... is very likely an incident that the Uchiha themselves staged."
"Disguise?" Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes turned cold. "Danzo, don't be so results-oriented."
Judging from the results...
indeed.
Although the mission failed, Itachi Uchiha did indeed awaken the Sharingan.
It seems that Konoha suffered no losses other than the loss of a C-rank mission.
If we look at it from this perspective...
The beneficiaries were indeed the Uchiha clan.
"But you can't explain how any of them survived, can you?"
Danzo Shimura showed no sign of stopping; on the contrary, his tone became increasingly forceful.
"An employer of a C-rank mission is meaningless to someone who intends to destroy Konoha."
"But a genius ninja who has awakened the Sharingan, you should know what that means to the Uchiha."
"What have we been trying so hard to prevent all these years, and why did we drive the Uchiha to a corner of Konoha?"
"Don't tell me you don't know."
The air gradually fell silent.
The two have worked together for so many years that many things don't need to be explained in much detail.
"Then... what about the spatial vortex before the attacker left? The other two genin also saw it."
Hiruzen Sarutobi doesn't seem to have given up yet.
Shimura Danzo's eyes immediately turned cold!
"Stop being so naive, Sarutobi!"
"With just a simple genjutsu, the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan could make it incredibly easy!"
Danzo Shimura was clearly very dissatisfied with his old friend's indecisive attitude.
but.
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's still somewhat hesitant expression, Danzo Shimura knew that tonight, things probably wouldn't yield any significant results.
"Let Root handle the interrogation of these people... Sarutobi."
With a slightly more relaxed tone, Shimura Danzo sighed and said in a deep voice.
"If we don't make preparations now, it will be too late."
"The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is growing up, and I don't want to see the tragedy of a year ago either."
Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression immediately turned quite serious.
Obviously.
The events of a year ago also had a significant impact on him.
a long time.
Hiruzen Sarutobi finally sighed.
"Yes...but any action must follow the procedures."
"I hope you understand... Before things are thoroughly investigated, preparation is just preparation."
"Danzo".
The struggle on Hiruzen Sarutobi's face vanished, replaced by an undeniable seriousness.
Their eyes met, neither willing to back down.
"I see."
finally.
Danzo Shimura nodded, then turned and left.
.....
The next morning.
Orochimaru, who was continuing his research in the laboratory, suddenly noticed two uninvited guests.
The root.
"What new information has Elder Danzo given?"
"Tell him… if he can't wait, send over more test subjects."
For the past three months, the experiment has progressed very slowly in order to avoid the limelight.
Orochimaru thus had more time to teach his cute and interesting disciple.
at the moment.
The wind and waves are calm.
The experiment should be back on track now.
"I will convey Lord Orochimaru's request as soon as possible."
"However, the elder's orders are also different."
A member of the root replied coldly.
"Yesterday, Haruko Uchiha left the village without permission and happened to witness Itachi Uchiha's team's mission failure. Root needs to start investigating."
"The elder asked me to inquire about Lord Orochimaru's opinion."
"Whether you conduct the interrogation yourself or have the root department do it on your behalf, please avoid any appearance of impropriety."
Genbu spoke with unusual caution about the orders he had received.
after all.
Now, Orochimaru can be considered one of Root's own people...
The chief wood-element cell research expert at the root is no joke.
"Go and carry out the tasks that Danzo has assigned you."
"Don't waste my time saying all that..."
Orochimaru said without turning his head, his work completely undisturbed.
"Tell Danzo that I need more test subjects."
"Yes! This subordinate takes his leave!"
The two roots exchanged a glance, and then their forms disappeared.
Danzo Shimura's order was indeed simply to inform them.
Regardless of Orochimaru's consent, the interrogation by Root will definitely take place.
only.
But after the two roots left.
Orochimaru's movements also stopped.
"I hope you have fun, Haruko..."
He gave a wicked smile.
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