Chapter 289: For Konoha's Sake, Execute the Land of Fire Daimyo!
Late at night. The Daimyo's Mansion.
The Land of Fire Daimyo was still in an all-night discussion with his close officials, mainly about the funding amount Itachi Uchiha had proposed in the afternoon.
They all knew that Konoha's two allied ninja villages had usurped power and abolished their Daimyo one after another, so the allocation of this funding was extremely important.
What if they allocated this money, and Konoha, having received it, became even stronger and sooner or later developed rebellious intentions…
But if they refused or reduced this funding, and Konoha's Hokage, in a fit of rage, directly sent people to slaughter everyone in the Daimyo's mansion and completely occupy the Land of Fire?
"We cannot approve the funds! Those stationed Konoha ninjas have been so arrogant and domineering in the mansion these past few years. Isn't Hiruzen Sarutobi's rebellious intent already perfectly clear?"
"But it's best if we can delay for a while, at least to give the Daimyo a chance to escape the Konoha ninjas' surveillance and control, right? As long as we are free from their control, we have accumulated a lot of wealth over the years. There will be a day to restore our country."
"I think we can use a gentle policy to control that little brat Itachi Uchiha. Isn't he the future Fifth Hokage of Konoha?"
"What's growing in your brain! That brat's surname is Uchiha! All those Konoha ninjas stationed outside are his clansmen and subordinates!"
"That's right, compromising with the Uchiha clan is the one thing we cannot do!"
Just as the group of officials was arguing fiercely, a knock came from the door. A ninja wearing a mask strode in.
He slowly removed the mask from his face, revealing his single eye. "Perhaps, I can help you…"
"I seem to recall your excellency is from Konoha…"
"Yes." The newcomer leaned on the ninja sword in his hand, stepped forward, and sat down. "I am Konoha's Hokage Advisor, Danzo Shimura. I am here to help you."
The officials of the Daimyo's mansion looked at each other, speechless.
It was indeed somewhat difficult for Danzo Shimura to appear here. In order to get to the Daimyo's mansion, his Root ninja, who were protecting him, had to act as bait and were slaughtered by a squad of crow-masked assassins…
Of course, he wasn't here to take the fall for Hiruzen Sarutobi. He just wanted to use the Daimyo's name, to use the Daimyo to help him obtain more power and expand his influence.
At the same time.
The Uchiha ninja on duty tonight were especially vigilant, because the hope of their clan was resting in the Daimyo's mansion.
For this reason, they had even established a rotation schedule, and three of the ninjas had even summoned the giant crows of Naka Shrine.
Clearly, the giant summoning crows, which could use sage chakra, had significantly stronger sensory abilities than ordinary ninjas…
"Meiji-senpai, we've discovered a ninja has infiltrated the Daimyo's mansion!"
"Someone is trying to assassinate the Daimyo!"
Uchiha Meiji's nerves tensed, and he shouted, "All units, assemble! Surround the Daimyo's mansion! Don't let the enemy escape!"
What kind of joke is this!
How can chaos break out during the negotiations!
An Uchiha ninja was the first to approach the Daimyo's mansion. He saw Danzo's figure through the window. Although he didn't know why that old geezer was injured, his arm seemed to be bleeding…
This Uchiha ninja habitually turned his head and shouted, "Over here! We've found that dog-thief Danzo Shimura!"
Clearly, this one had attended the Naka Shrine Cultivation Cram School.
It seemed that among this batch of personnel, quite a few had attended Shisui's training. Soon, other voices were shouting one after another, "At all costs, execute that dog-thief Danzo Shimura!"
Danzo, who had originally been on alert: "…"
At first, he hadn't been very flustered. No matter how bold that group of Uchiha ninjas was, they couldn't possibly charge into the Daimyo's mansion to commit murder, right?
The ninjas of Konoha all had to maintain a certain degree of respect for the Daimyo.
Even Danzo himself had once seen Hiruzen Sarutobi being submissive in the face of the Daimyo. If the Hokage was like that, what about his subordinates?
However, right now, Danzo just wanted to curse. A bunch of lunatics! Why were the Uchiha of this place not playing by the rules at all!
How dare they charge into the Daimyo's mansion with drawn swords!
One of the Uchiha ninjas even began to form hand seals without any regard for the situation. "Fire Style: Great Fireball Jutsu!"
Faced with the Uchiha's specialty Fire Style, Danzo had no choice but to step forward, blocking in front of the Daimyo and the officials. He took a deep breath. "Wind Style: Vacuum Wave!"
The giant fireball was instantly split in two by the Wind Style ninjutsu!
Danzo Shimura's strength was not weak in the slightest!
The Darkness of Konoha—ninjas from every country had an immense headache over him! His political skill was high, his methods were ruthless, his strength was formidable, and his escape speed was fast…
"Be careful!" Uchiha Meiji waved his hand, signaling the surrounding ninjas to disperse. "That dog-thief Danzo's Wind Style is very strong! Everyone, pay attention to formation and defense! Keep your distance!"
"Meiji-kun, we're not wearing our masks…"
"Meiji-kun, this is the Daimyo's mansion…"
It was only after they had surrounded Danzo that the Uchiha ninjas realized something. Their current identity was that of the Daimyo's mansion's stationed guard…
They criticized Danzo at their clan meetings every year…
It had made them high-strung…
When they encountered Danzo, they were like cats that had smelled fish. Now it was great. They had the man surrounded, but their identity seemed to be wrong.
Uchiha Meiji couldn't help but feel a headache. He looked at the crowd and said, "What do you think we should do? Why don't we just go all the way and get rid of this dog-thief for the clan…"
"These bastards!"
Danzo's heart went cold. He had never thought that the Uchiha clan's killing intent towards him was so strong!
How dare these Sharingan-wielding lunatics! That bastard Fugaku must have been targeting him for a long time!
The biggest trouble now was that this group of ninjas were all Jonin. And the strength of the Uchiha was undeniable. Several of the ninjas were even standing next to extremely familiar, giant summoning crows. Danzo knew the strength of those crows very well…
Now he was all alone. It would not be easy to escape!
He swore, if he could survive this, the next time he left Konoha, he would definitely bring enough men!
"This old man was sent by Lord Hokage!" Danzo held his ninja sword, his single eye sweeping over everyone present. "If you kill this old man, your Uchiha clan will not be able to escape the consequences!"
"This…"
Uchiha Meiji's gaze suddenly softened. A figure like the Hokage still held a certain amount of authority over him.
Danzo immediately thought of this group of Uchiha's weak spot and said coldly, "Itachi Uchiha has already become the candidate for Fifth Hokage. Are you trying to make the entire Leaf Village revoke his succession qualification!"
"Well then, Lord Danzo, can you tell me what you and the Daimyo were discussing?"
A pair of pitch-black wings drifted down from the sky. Itachi Uchiha looked at Danzo, who was surrounded by his clansmen, and continued calmly, "If your conversation was at Lord Hokage's instruction, we will naturally not obstruct it. After I return to the village, I will verify it with Lord Hokage!"
The Land of Fire's Daimyo trembled all over and said in a small voice to this group of vicious-looking ninjas, "He was discussing with us…"
Shlick!
A ninja sword suddenly slashed across the Daimyo's throat!
Danzo Shimura, his face expressionless, swung his sword, cutting down all the Daimyo's officials present. "This old man has come here precisely for Konoha's sake—to execute the Land of Fire Daimyo!"
Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Danzo flicked the blood from his blade and sheathed his sword. "This matter is a Konoha secret. The future Lord Fifth should be able to understand, right?"
"…Of course."
Itachi Uchiha waved his hand, signaling everyone to clear a path. Since it was Hiruzen who had sent Danzo to do this, there was no benefit in killing him here… What if, according to others, it was their Uchiha clan who had slaughtered the Land of Fire's Daimyo?
And among their plans, everyone was well aware that once the negotiations broke down, the Konoha ninjas stationed at the Daimyo's mansion would lift their defenses, and someone would definitely come to assassinate the Daimyo.
As for who would do this sort of thing, there seemed to be no one more suitable than Danzo. It was just, Lord Third Hokage, wasn't he being a bit too decisive?
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