Chapter 109: 109. Danzo Steps Down
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"Go and notify the medical and sealing teams, and mobilize four more Anbu teams."
"You block the outside first and don't let anyone else in."
Sarutobi Hiruzen made a prompt decision and gave the order directly.
Then he said in a deep voice, "Let's check the scene here today. I will figure this out and give Uchiha an explanation."
After saying that, he looked at Uchiha Shikazan and just nodded slightly, then stopped talking, his expression heavy.
Uchiha Shikazan's face relaxed slightly, and he took a deep breath and stepped aside.
The two advisors wanted to say something at this point, but after seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen's heavy expression, they chose to remain silent.
The atmosphere at the scene was solemn, and no one spoke, just waiting quietly.
Soon, the medical team and the sealing team who received Sarutobi Hiruzen's orders arrived, along with four more Anbu teams.
The leader approached Sarutobi Hiruzen and whispered something.
Sarutobi Hiruzen closed his eyes slightly after listening, sighed, and said, "Let them in."
"Yes!"
Soon, a group of Uchiha arrived. The leader was none other than Uchiha Setsuna, followed by eight others. When the nine of them entered the field, they saw Uchiha Shikazan carrying Uchiha Daiki on his back.
"Shikazan, what happened?"
"Where are the other four with you?"
"We rushed here as soon as we received the news. What happened?"
When the Uchiha arrived, they asked questions one after another. After seeing his clansmen, Uchiha Shikazan's eyes reddened. He gritted his teeth and told them what had happened, then took out the scroll and handed it to Uchiha Setsuna.
"Damn it!"
"Shimura Danzō, you deserve to die!"
"Hokage, is the village going to war with the Uchiha?"
Why do people say the Uchiha have a hot temper? In this situation, they didn't care about anything else. Some had already drawn their ninja swords, ready to rush forward and kill Shimura Danzō.
Uchiha Setsuna raised his hand and never looked back, but his authority within the clan was high, and he was able to restrain his followers well. The Uchiha finally quieted down.
Then, Uchiha Setsuna stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen and said solemnly, "Sarutobi Hiruzen, I need an explanation."
It was clear that Uchiha Setsuna was also holding back his anger, so much so that he no longer addressed him as Hokage, but by his name.
Utatane Koharu opened her mouth to speak, but seeing the current situation, she simply snorted coldly and remained silent.
Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed again, shook his head slightly, and then said, "Wait a minute, the village will give Uchiha an explanation."
"Humph!"
Some Uchiha snorted coldly, and one even said, "Your high-level officials have bad intentions. You can do such things. Do you still expect us Uchiha to trust you?"
"Yes, it's really hateful!"
"Damn it!"
The Uchiha were agitated. It was only natural to be angry in this situation.
"Shut up!"
Utatane Koharu finally lost her patience. Her face was grim, and she said in a deep voice, "Pay attention to your attitude. Do you Uchiha really want to break away from Konoha?"
Accusing the Uchiha like this only escalated the situation.
Sure enough, the Uchiha erupted immediately.
Pairs of Sharingan glared at the village leaders, most of the hostility directed at Shimura Danzō, but Utatane Koharu received a fair share as well.
Uchiha Shikazan once again activated his Mangekyō, and half of Susanoo manifested.
Clang!
Clang!
Clang!
The Anbu immediately drew their swords, and even those stationed on the outer perimeter appeared, surrounding the Uchiha in the center.
"Shikazan!"
"Is that... possible?"
"It's Mangekyō! It's really Mangekyō!"
"Great, Shikazan, hahahaha!"
"Shikazan, you actually activated Mangekyō?"
The Uchiha didn't care about the tension around them, looking at Uchiha Shikazan's half Susanoo with excitement and admiration.
Even in the midst of the clan's anger, Uchiha Shikazan couldn't suppress his pride, and a slight smile tugged at the corners of his mouth.
Fortunately, Uchiha Setsuna intervened.
"Shut up! Everyone, understand the situation!"
He also glanced at the pale yellow half-body Susanoo. Though a flicker of excitement passed through his eyes, he quickly composed himself.
"Hmph!"
Uchiha Shikazan took a deep breath and deactivated Susanoo once again.
Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his hand and ordered, "Continue to guard the surroundings, don't let others in. Sealing team, medical team, check the bodies now."
"Yes!"
The teams acted swiftly. The Uchiha could only wait, though Uchiha Setsuna cast a glance at Ishigami Hara, who simply returned a faint look and ignored him.
Soon, the inspection was complete.
Someone whispered a few words into Sarutobi Hiruzen's ear, and his expression immediately darkened.
"Shimura Danzō!"
Shimura Danzō met Sarutobi Hiruzen's gaze, who demanded in a deep voice, "What else do you have to say? Why did you do this?"
Shimura Danzō remained calm, as though unfazed by the accusations.
"I said, everything I did was for Konoha."
Sarutobi Hiruzen, now visibly angry, shouted, "For Konoha? You attacked your fellow villagers. This is not for Konoha! Don't you understand what this behavior means?"
Shimura Danzō stayed silent.
Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep breath and then declared, "From now on, your status as an advisor is revoked, and the Root will be disbanded. In addition..."
He clenched his fist slightly, clearly conflicted, even reluctant.
But in the end, he continued, "Detain Shimura Danzō and investigate the Root immediately!"
"Hiruzen!"
Both Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu spoke up at once, clearly trying to dissuade him.
Sarutobi Hiruzen waved his hands, his expression grim.
Shimura Danzō finally reacted, his expression darkening as he stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen. "Hiruzen, at this critical period, are you sure you want to do this?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen's face twitched, but he didn't look at Danzō, instead closing his eyes.
At that moment, Ishigami Hara's voice broke the silence.
"Critical period? It seems it's okay if its about Shimura Danzō, but when it comes to me, it doesn't matter? Then... can you explain why your right eye is always covered with bandages?"