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Chapter 64 S-Rank Rogue Ninja Shimura Danzo?! A disgrace to the Konoha leadership!
Koharu, the girl in the tsunomoto dormitory, sighed, "It's not just what I say, it's the truth..."
"Digging up graves, stealing human remains, and even using children from orphanages as living sacrifices for human experimentation..."
"Once these things are exposed, not only will Danzo himself be condemned, but the entire Hidden Leaf Village will become a pariah, hated by everyone. Hiruzen, you probably won't be able to clear your name either..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi sneered, "In the end, which ninja village is truly clean?!"
"The Hidden Mist Village has the Village of Bloody Mist, the Hidden Sand Village has the forbidden puppet technique, and that bastard Onoki from the Hidden Stone Village stirs up trouble everywhere and secretly instigates wars. And the Hidden Cloud Village is even worse—they plotted to kidnap Kushina, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, and recently tried to kidnap Hinata Hyuga to steal the Byakugan. Aren't those all dirty deeds they've done?!"
Mitokado Homura said, "That's true, but Hiruzen, you've always presented yourself as kind and benevolent. Orochimaru was your most trusted disciple, but when his forbidden technique of conducting human experiments was exposed, didn't you also put aside your own family and painfully expel him from the village?"
"You've been able to rule Konoha for decades, isn't it all about maintaining a superficial reputation and prestige?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi was startled!
"You mean, Danzo too...?"
Koharu Utatane said in a deep voice, "Hiruzen, this wasn't just what the two of us said, it was what you said yourself."
"Don't forget, when you allowed Danzo to deal with Uchiha Chiba at all costs, you said that if he were exposed, you would decisively shift all the blame onto him!"
"This was the most reluctant but also the most correct choice!"
Mitokado Yan nodded: "Koharu is right."
"Right now, Uchiha Chiba has a powerful public opinion, and the entire Hidden Leaf Village is indignant. In addition, he has two witnesses, Aburame Ryoma and Yakushi Nonou, who can announce to the world at any time the despicable acts of Danzo and the Root organization. If you don't cut ties decisively, I'm afraid that..."
"Danzo isn't the only one who's become a pariah!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent.
His relationship with Danzo Shimura was quite complicated...
Although they have always been in competition, they also need each other.
Hiruzen Sarutobi needed Danzo Shimura to do all sorts of dirty, unsavory work for him.
Danzo Shimura also needed Hiruzen Sarutobi as a powerful patron.
Ultimately, the two are in a love-hate relationship, constantly fighting each other, yet they cannot live without each other.
Now, the thought of treating Shimura Danzo the same way he treated Orochimaru made him feel a pang of reluctance...
Of course, this is just a subjective perspective.
For a schemer, politician, and power holder like Hiruzen Sarutobi...
When making such a decision, there is absolutely no rational hesitation whatsoever!
"Where exactly is Danzo?"
Mitokado Yan and Utatane Koharu shook their heads.
"You know him well. The Root organization has multiple hideouts. Not only us, but no one but himself knows all his secrets."
"He probably obtained not only the forbidden technique of Impure World Reincarnation from Orochimaru, but also other forbidden techniques to enhance his own strength. During this time, he must have been hiding underground, secretly training and researching, accumulating power."
A ruthless and sinister glint flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes.
"Let's do it this way then..."
"I will declare a thorough investigation into Danzo's evil deeds. Once he is found guilty, just like Orochimaru, I will list him as an enemy of Konoha, an S-rank rogue ninja!"
"Of course, I'll pin all this on Uchiha Chiba. Danzo will definitely hate him to the core and will kill that bastard at all costs! That way..."
Koharu Utatane and Ero Mitokado were both fully aware of the situation.
Two dogs fight, play off.
This was Hiruzen Sarutobi's plan.
However, both of them agreed.
Danzo was once their comrade, but now, like a lizard losing its tail, if they don't cut it off cleanly, Hiruzen Sarutobi will fall, and the two of them will also be held responsible, with unimaginable consequences!
"Hiruzen, that is indeed the best way, but..."
"I'm afraid that by then, Danzo will hate more than just Uchiha Chiba..."
Hiruzen Sarutobi understood what he meant.
"Hmph, if he wants revenge, let him come at me, but..."
"He needs to survive Uchiha Chiba first!"
……
At the Hokage meeting.
Chiba decisively announced the police force's investigation results, pointing the finger directly at Shimura Danzo and his Root organization.
Similarly, he also brought in the analysis team and the interrogation department to participate in the investigation, ensuring that everyone could be convinced.
The conclusion is...
Danzo Shimura and the Root organization are secretly conducting inhumane human experiments!
They not only dug up the graves of the dead and stole the corpses, but even used children from orphanages as living sacrifices!
These words immediately caused a huge uproar at the Hokage meeting!
Everyone who was qualified to participate in the meeting was filled with indignation and was furious!
Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado, although they had all anticipated this outcome, did not expect Danzo Shimura to have gone to such lengths!
Furthermore, how did that bastard Uchiha Chiba manage to secretly contact the Analysis Team and the Torture Department to jointly investigate and vouch for him?!
Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze suddenly fell on Kakashi Hatake...
His eyes...
What happened?!
Completely devoid of his former laziness and indifference, he was now filled with the same icy coldness as Uchiha Senba!
Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly thought of something...
Could it be that Danzo, that bastard...
Of course he knew what Danzo and Orochimaru were up to.
Impure World Reincarnation!
That was a forbidden technique created by his teacher, the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju!
Danzo clearly intended to use this forbidden technique against Uchiha Chiba.
However, even with the Impure World Reincarnation technique, it is completely meaningless if one cannot summon an extremely powerful ninja.
and so……
"That bastard Danzo has his eye on Kakashi's deceased father, Konoha's White Fang, Sakumo Hatake?!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi was startled!
If that's the case, I'm afraid Kakashi Hatake is already...
They completely sided with Uchiha Chiba!
His assistance was likely involved in the interrogation department and analysis team of the secret service...
Damn!
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi truly hated Danzo Shimura to the core!
However, that's not all...
Akimichi Tsutomu, who was temporarily acting as the clan leader, roared angrily: "Danzo and Root secretly infiltrated the Akimichi clan's cemetery and dug up and stole the remains of Senpai Torifu!"
"This is absolutely outrageous and inhumane!"
"The Akimichi clan will never let this go!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, and Homura Mitokado exchanged a glance, speechless with astonishment.
Take the wind on the autumn path...
They were the companions of the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, along with Danzo Shimura and Kagami Uchiha!
His strength is beyond doubt, and he is a highly respected senior in the Akimichi clan!
However, now, even the body has been stolen by Danzo Shimura...
If this matter is not handled properly, it's not just the Akimichi clan that will be affected; the entire Ino-Shika-Cho trio will likely become alienated from Konoha...
Who knows how many other corpses that bastard Danzo stole?!
The reports received by Hiruzen Sarutobi alone included the theft of the bodies of Dan Kato, Kōtō Kōtō, and Shinku Yūhi, in addition to those of Torifu Akimichi and Sakumo Hatake...
There's probably also Uchiha Kagami, Uchiha Shisui...
Even...
First Hokage Hashirama Senju!
The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju!
This power is indeed terrifying!
Even Uchiha Chiba could be killed!
However, the backlash this triggered was enough to engulf and annihilate the entire Konoha leadership...
Faced with the overwhelming public opinion and the indignation of the masses, even Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
Fortunately, he had already made a decision and immediately said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, everyone!"
"Since Danzo and the Root organization have committed such inhuman crimes, I, as the Hokage, will never protect them!"
"In the name of the Hokage, I hereby declare that, from this day forward, Shimura Danzo is recognized as an S-rank rogue ninja of Konoha!"
"Everyone has the right to kill him!"
Although everyone hated Danzo to the core and was filled with rage, they were all shocked upon hearing of Hiruzen Sarutobi's ruthless and decisive actions...
But no matter what, it's truly shameful that a big shot in Konoha's upper echelons, the leader of the Root organization, and Hiruzen Sarutobi's closest partner and comrade-in-arms, has been reduced to an S-rank rogue ninja!