When the third generation first appeared, Naruto recognized that this was the Hokage grandfather who often gave him money.
However, Naruto, who was good at observing people's expressions, also noticed the depressing atmosphere at the beginning, so he just stayed there quietly without saying a word.
Seeing the harmonious relationship between Grandpa Hokage and Big Brother Tomoki, Naruto also released his childish nature.
Naruto ran to Sarutobi Hiruzen very happily at this time, "Grandpa Hokage, you haven't visited me for a long time."
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Naruto and said with a smile, "Naruto, it's Grandpa's fault. Come, this is for you."
As he spoke, the Third Hokage took out a banknote from his pocket and handed it to Naruto.
Naruto quickly took it, looking very happy, "Thank you, Grandpa Hokage!"
Just as the Third Hokage, after dealing with Naruto, was about to say something, Naruto's exclamation was heard.
"Wow! This time there's a lot, 10,000 ryo, ten times more than before. Grandpa Hokage, you're so kind."
Naruto said as he smirked, seemingly thinking about how much Ichiraku Ramen he could eat.
(PS: Trivia: Ichiraku Ramen costs 60 taels a bowl. The anime has the original picture, you can find it yourself. I won't accept any arguments.)
After listening to this, Sarutobi Hiruzen saw Tomoki and many Uchiha ninjas looking at him, and Sarutobi Hiruzen was extremely embarrassed at this time.
And Youshu said to Naruto with a smile on his face, "Naruto, remember the people who are kind to you. When you grow up, remember to repay those who are kind to you."
At the same time, Youshu did not forget to glance at the third generation.
"Okay, I remember." Naruto nodded obediently.
"Ahem!" Sarutobi Hiruzen coughed nonchalantly, "Tomoki-kun, let's hurry to the root."
"Okay, Hokage-sama, please go first."
The Sandaime then led some Anbu towards the Root base, while the Anbu left behind were to protect Naruto.
Tomoki didn't stay for long, just waved his hand and led everyone to follow behind.
At the same time, he did not forget to say to Shisui, "Shisui, follow me."
As for Naruto, since he has been taken over by the Anbu, Tomoki is no longer worried about his safety.
Although the Sandaime is a stingy person, at least he won't have any bad intentions towards Naruto like Danzo did.
The two groups arrived at the root base almost at the same time, which was in a forest.
As a family that has been competing with Danzo for many years, the Uchiha clan naturally knows the approximate area where the root is located.
This was Youshu's first time here. From the outside, there was no entrance, only trees.
When Sandai saw that Tomoki had arrived, he walked straight towards a big tree without hesitation, and Tomoki immediately followed him.
The big tree did not cause any obstruction. When Youshu came in, he saw an entrance with two ninjas guarding it.
"Retreat immediately, or I will kill you without mercy!"
The two ninjas guarding the gate saw someone breaking in without receiving any signal and planned to drive away the uninvited guest directly.
"Humph! Take a good look at who I am?"
Being driven away by just two gatekeepers, the good-tempered Sarutobi Hiruzen was a little angry, especially when Tomoki was beside him.
"Hokage-sama!"
The two Root ninjas didn't seem to expect that the person coming would be the Hokage, and they were at a loss for a moment.
"Get out of the way!"
The two had no choice but to give way.
After walking in twists and turns for a long time, they finally arrived at a staircase leading to the underground.
After walking down the long staircase, everyone finally arrived at the hall under the roots.
This place is extremely spacious. It must have taken a lot of energy and money to build such a complete base underground.
But at this moment, the hall that everyone saw was almost completely destroyed.
Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at the ruined base and shouted, "Danzo, come out!"
At this time, more than ten people walked out from a side door. The leader was not Danzo just by judging from his figure.
Looking at the newcomer, Sarutobi Hiruzen said nothing more, "Where's Danzo? Ask him to come out and see me."
"Hokage-sama, I am 'Lin' of the Root. Danzo-sama left the village to carry out his plan three days ago. Now I am in charge of this base."
"Oh? It seems that's the case. Danzo seems to have submitted an application three days ago."
Sarutobi Hiruzen muttered to himself as if he suddenly remembered something, but his voice was a little loud and everyone in the base could hear it clearly.
"So, 'Lynx', right? Why did the Root send so many forces to attack fellow villagers tonight?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked sternly.
"Report to Lord Hokage, Uchiha Tomoki has ulterior motives and is trying to control the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to endanger Konoha. Anyone who threatens Konoha must be eliminated. I arranged for them to kill Uchiha Tomoki and rescue the Jinchuriki."
"nonsense!"
"It was you, the Root, who were trying to master the Jinchūriki."
"You are slandering me. The clan leader is protecting the Jinchūriki."
"…"
As soon as 'Lin' finished speaking, many Uchiha ninjas could not help but refute.
Tomoki had an expression that had nothing to do with him, as if the person "Lin" was talking about was not him, and he just looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"Tell me your true purpose, Lynx. Did you act with Danzo's instructions?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen deliberately ignored Lynx's words and continued to ask as if he had not heard the previous words.
The Root Ninja was not good at speaking, and seeing that his words were of no use, 'Lin' stopped talking.
"Hokage-sama, Danzo-sama is unaware of this. The Root must eliminate all threats to Konoha. This is the will of the Root. I'm sorry, Danzo-sama!"
After saying this, 'Lynx' fell to the ground, and with him fell the Root ninja behind him.
An Anbu ninja stepped forward and checked one by one and said, "Hokage-sama, they are all dead."
Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed at this point, "Let's deal with the bodies."
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
Several Anbu ninjas picked up the fallen corpse very skillfully.
Tomoki, who had been watching the show silently, finally spoke up at this moment, "It seems that it is just as Hokage said, this is all a misunderstanding. I hope that Elder Danzo will not be too shocked when he 'returns to the village'."
"Chief Youshu, if that's the case, let's go."
Youshu shook his head and said, "Hokage-sama, I am worried that there are still traitors hiding here. I plan to search again. Hokage-sama, if you have something to do, please leave first."
After hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen said, "In that case, I will leave some Anbu to help."
After saying that, Sarutobi Hiruzen left with only three Anbu.
When Sarutobi Hiruzen arrived at the place he found no trace of Danzo, and since the place was almost destroyed he knew that Danzo should have dealt with everything, and Tomoki should not be able to find anything.
But just in case, he still left behind a few Anbu, ostensibly to help but actually to monitor.
"Search! Search everything inside and out. Don't miss a single piece of paper!"
"Yes, Minister."
Many ninjas from the Security Department spread out and began searching the Root base.
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