Konoha: We, the Uchiha, are ready to give up!

The Roots and the Tsukishiro clan began their secret surveillance.

Mitokado Yan then sought out Sarutobi Arashi.

Everything went very smoothly.

This is normal.

After all, all three were village elders. Even if they didn't wield much real power, their administrative authority was only lower than that of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Unless Hiruzen Sarutobi completely eliminates the three, given their status in the village, accomplishing the above would be incredibly easy.

soon.

With everything prepared, even Sarutobi Arashi didn't hesitate and immediately chose to join the alliance.

The reason is even simpler.

This might be the only chance he has in his life to turn his life around.

If you miss it...

So, according to Hiruzen Sarutobi's plan, he would have to live a life of resentment, serving as Shinnosuke Sarutobi's dog for the rest of his life.

If Sarutobi Shinnosuke is strong enough, then it's acceptable.

But the problem is...

Compared to himself, Shinnosuke is too weak!

Just because he has a good father, he completely tramples himself underfoot.

Of course he disagreed!

Previously, there was no way to break the deadlock, so 800 chose to lie low and do nothing, biding its time to choose the right opportunity.

Now, the opportunity has come.

If you don't seize this opportunity, you'll be struck by lightning!

With this alliance with the three elders, there's no need to worry about being betrayed.

The very decision made by these three elders was enough to show that they were not on the same side as Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Do it when you think of it.

After the group reached an agreement, Sarutobi Arashi made his move.

Using the Sarutobi clan's special communication methods, without any interference from anyone, they secretly contacted Sarutobi Shinnosuke, who was currently working through the night in the Anbu.

Yes.

The Anbu (Anti-Secession Unit) has been extremely busy these past few days.

Not only do they have to keep an eye on the front lines of Kumogakure and Sunagakure, but they also have to be on guard against the Uchiha clan, and recently Minato Namikaze has been added to the list.

He really couldn't understand it.

But he didn't care!

But unlike his rebellious and naive younger brother, Sarutobi Asuma, he is a more realistic and traditional person.

He doesn't care about right or wrong; everything is about self-interest.

Since it would be helpful to the Sarutobi clan, he wouldn't hesitate to do anything dark and disgusting.

It's late at night tonight.

Just as he was sitting in his office, signing various transfer orders, he suddenly received a secret message from Sarutobi Arashi.

Just one sentence.

See you at the Hokage Rock in one hour!

Upon seeing this message, Shinnosuke Sarutobi was somewhat taken aback.

What's going on?

This special emergency communication method should never be used unless a truly major incident occurs.

but.

He didn't think much about it.

After all, on ordinary days...

The two had a good relationship, so he truly regarded this cousin as a confidant.

He even thought that once he became the clan leader, this cousin would be his strongest helper.

and so.

He briefly explained the situation of the Anbu, and then secretly went to the Hokage Rock.

But, unfortunately.

He didn't see Sarutobi Arashi here, but instead encountered countless Root elites and Danzo!

Sarutobi Shinnosuke looked bewildered.

Even now.

He still didn't detect any danger, and then spoke calmly.

"Lord Danzo!"

"I have no interest in getting involved in Root's actions, but have you seen my cousin, Sarutobi Arashi?"

"He just secretly sent me a message, asking me to come here to meet him."

"If he has any misunderstanding with Root, I hope Lord Danzo will forgive him!"

Sarutobi Shinnosuke spoke slowly.

even.

Looking at Root and Danzo in front of him, he even subconsciously began to think...

Could it be that my cousin witnessed something he shouldn't have, and that's why Danzo arrested him?

He knew Danzo fairly well.

His father, Hiruzen Sarutobi, had spoken to him about this person.

The black gloves of the Sarutobi clan are those who take the blame for the Sarutobi clan.

And that is precisely why.

Therefore, his father always turned a blind eye to this person's arrogance, and even secretly encouraged it.

The dirtier Danzo's reputation, the more virtuous and noble the Sarutobi clan appears.

therefore.

Even when facing Danzo this time, he felt no fear whatsoever.

He was even pondering what he could do to win back his own brother.

Should we inform Father about this?

Meanwhile, on the other side...

As Shinnosuke pondered this in secret, Danzo burst into wild laughter.

"Haha, that's really interesting!"

"It seems you have no idea how much Sarutobi Arashi resents you!"

"Just like your father, always so arrogant, always believing that victory is in your grasp."

"But you will never understand that people's hearts are easily changed."

"You and your father may think that because you have done Sarutobi Arashi a favor, he should be loyal to you and your father for life."

"But they didn't realize that human nature is inherently greedy."

"The very existence of you, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, is what Sarutobi Arashi hates the most."

"Only by completely eliminating you can he possibly advance further."

"What makes you think that Sarutobi Arashi, who is even more talented than you, would really choose to submit to you for life?"

"But, never mind."

"Die with pride, just like your father."

"Everyone, do it!"

Danzo looked on with disdain.

The Sarutobi Shinnosuke standing before me looks remarkably like Sarutobi Hiruzen.

This made him unable to resist making a few complaints, which were, of course, his true thoughts.

Yes.