The 16 barrier ninjas of the Root quickly returned to the Root base after their defeat.
Danzo also learned the details of the battle from them, and Uchiha Tomoki who lost his strongest reliance on large-scale fire escape.
Just one person used physical skills and a strange fire escape technique to slaughter all 60 Root ninjas, while some Anbu ninjas were still alive.
The angry and terrified Danzo destroyed everything in the base, as if he mistook them for members of the Uchiha clan, and frantically destroyed everything in his sight.
After venting his anger, Danzo said gloomily, "Abandon this place and take away what you can."
Then he glanced at the sixteen people who had escaped. Logically speaking, if the Root failed in its mission, it would only die. However, there were not many ninjas in the Root who were talented in sealing and barrier, and Danzo was reluctant to do it, so he finally decided to take them away.
"Lynx, take your people and guard this place!"
"Yes, Danzo-sama."
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"Hokage-sama, Elder Danzo has betrayed the village!"
As soon as Tomoki said this, Sarutobi Hiruzen knew that his plan to provoke the other party had completely failed.
After the other party was attacked, he suddenly appeared with his men in a fighting posture, pretending to capture the other party.
If Tomoki or any Uchiha clan member couldn't help it, then he would have a good reason to deal with Tomoki.
Sarutobi Hiruzen did not intend to destroy the Uchiha clan, but the Uchiha clan was so powerful and the Root suffered heavy losses. The third generation, who was good at checks and balances, did not want the Uchiha clan to continue to grow stronger, so he wanted to take sides.
Unfortunately, Youshu didn't fall for it and started complaining directly.
"Oh? Why did Chief Tomoki say that?" Sarutobi Hiruzen no longer had a stern face and asked Tomoki.
"Hokage-sama, please look at these corpses. Most of the ninjas they used in battle were from Konoha's Taijutsu, as well as Konoha's family secret techniques. Besides the Anbu, only the Root has such a ninja configuration."
"Of course, if Hokage-sama doesn't believe you, you can take these bodies back for inspection. I believe we can confirm that these traitors are from Konoha."
Tomoki stopped Sarutobi Hiruzen from putting the names of other villages on these people, so he deliberately stopped them from talking.
"Clan leader Youshu is not only the head of the Uchiha clan, but also the chief of the Konoha Security Department. How could I not believe him?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen first affirmed Tomoki, then changed the subject, "How can Minister Tomoki conclude that these ninjas are traitors? It seems that the Security Department does not have the authority to designate ninjas as traitors?"
Tomoki didn't care about Sarutobi Hiruzen using his position to squeeze him out. He continued, "Of course, these rebel ninjas have already betrayed the village. As the Hokage's direct subordinates, the Anbu have always symbolized the Hokage. These rebel ninjas killed Anbu ninjas. The two surviving Anbu can prove this."
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the two men, and the team leader immediately said, "Indeed, Hokage-sama, they also tried to kidnap Kyu…"
At this time, Youshu interrupted the Anbu ninja's words. He didn't want Naruto to know that he was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki at such a young age.
In the original work, after Naruto knew his identity before graduation, if Iruka had not risked his life to save him, he would probably have gone berserk. It would have been better to wait until Naruto was more mature before letting him know.
"Hokage-sama, these traitorous ninjas tried to abduct Naruto. Hokage-sama should know what this means."
Sarutobi Hiruzen heard this and said helplessly, "It seems that they are indeed a group of traitorous ninjas. As for the claim that Danzo is a traitor, I think there must be a misunderstanding."
"Minister Youshu once had some minor friction with Danzo, so he may have some misunderstandings about Danzo. I believe Danzo will not betray Konoha."
In this situation, the Third Hokage had no choice but to sacrifice his own plan to save his own, at least to keep Danzo.
Tomoki also knew that wanting to bring down Danzo with just a few words was obviously underestimating the relationship between Danzo and the Third Hokage.
However, Youshu was not discouraged. After all, the matter of Xia Li taking Naruto home was over, and no matter what happened next, it would be considered a gain.
"Maybe I'm just too sensitive, but don't worry, Hokage-sama. As long as I remain the head of the One Day Security Department, no one will be able to disrupt the peaceful and quiet life of the village."
This sentence is a naked attempt to seek credit, meaning that you have admitted that you are a traitor, and I have helped Konoha eliminate so many traitors. As the Hokage of Konoha, shouldn't you express your gratitude?
Sarutobi Hiruzen naturally understood the meaning behind this, "Konoha will remember Minister Tomoki and of course the contributions of the Uchiha clan. The village will never treat anyone unfairly."
Hearing that Sarutobi Hiruzen wanted to get rid of him with just two words, without any substantial offer, Tomoki naturally would not agree.
"Hokage-sama, this is what every ninja with the Will of Fire should do. I am the successor of the Will of Fire, so how can I still ask for a reward from Hokage-sama?"
"However, Lord Hokage also knows that the Uchiha clan's territory is very remote and the clan members live in hardship. I remember there is a row of shops on the west side of the commercial street that have been vacant. How about selling them to the Uchiha clan so that the clan members can feel more of the warmth of the will of fire."
Sarutobi Hiruzen complained in his heart that a ninja who had truly inherited the Will of Fire would be so happy that he would lose his mind just by a few compliments, unlike you, a little fox who talks about the Will of Fire all the time but doesn't do anything related to it.
"Chief Youshu, how can the village be unworthy of its heroes? Since the Uchiha clan wants those shops, there is no question of whether to sell them or not. The village will directly give them to the Uchiha clan as a reward."
"I'm sorry, Clan Leader Tomoki. I originally wanted to let Clan Leader Tomoki see the Sealed Book, but the village has its own system of rewards and punishments, and Clan Leader Tomoki's contribution will be converted into the reward for the Uchiha Clan."
Tomoki was amused when he heard Sarutobi Hiruzen's nonsense. "The Book of Sealing? Show it to me? How is that possible? He must have been saying it on purpose for me to hear."
Besides, there are several forbidden techniques in the Sealed Book that are not aimed at the Uchiha clan. What's the point of reading it? Are you going to use it against your own people after reading it?
Seeing that Sarutobi Hiruzen agreed so readily and didn't ask for money, Tomoki didn't go any further.
After all, I was prepared to suffer losses before going out, but not only did I not lose anything, I even made a small profit. I am really grateful to Danzo!
Knowing when to quit, Tomoki said, "Thank you, Hokage. Perhaps there really is some misunderstanding. Why don't we go to the Root base and investigate to see if there's anything else going on?"
This is equivalent to telling the third generation directly that it is okay to let Danzo go, but the Root cannot be let off easily. You should think of a hidden secret to exonerate Danzo.
The transaction between the two was completed without them noticing.
The atmosphere between the two people who reached a deal suddenly became harmonious. In the subsequent conversation, Tomoki often praised the Third Hokage for working late at night and making great contributions to Konoha.
The third generation also admired Youshu for his youth and ability, and for managing the family in an orderly manner.
The ninjas on both sides were on the verge of a fight, but now it seems that their boss and the other boss are almost sworn brothers.
The people in the confrontation didn't know what to do. They just made faces at each other, feeling at a loss for a moment.
Just then, a gust of wind blew by, and everyone seemed to feel a wave of embarrassment from the wind.
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