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Within the borders of the Fire Country.
Above the sky, the bright sun hung high in the clear sky.
The radiant sunlight scattered over Konoha Village like a warm glow, and the villagers' lives were bustling as usual, with happy smiles on their faces.
However, in the central Hokage Tower, the atmosphere in the Hokage's office was solemn, no less chilling than the harsh winter.
"Bang!"
Danzo slammed his cane heavily on the ground, looking at the Third Hokage with a sinister expression and said in a deep voice, "Sandaime! We should immediately send ninjas to bring back that Sakumo!"
"Root will extract from him the reasons behind his actions!"
Upon hearing his words, Sarutobi did not respond to him, nor did he say anything about Danzo aggressive behavior. He just took a deep drag from his cigarette, exhaling a puff of smoke.
Compared to before, his hair seemed to have grayed a bit more, and his gaze appeared more clouded.
Seeing the tense relationship between the two at this moment, Koharu and Homura hurriedly approached, not reproaching Danzo's actions, but offering words of comfort.
"Danzo, you also need to understand Sandaime's difficulties!"
To this, Danzo's pair of sinister eyes darkened slightly, and he hoarsely said, "My only disciple died in the Sand Village because of that guy's arbitrary actions!"
"What do you expect me to understand!"
"That guy is like a time bomb for Konoha. He must be escorted to Root and undergo the harshest interrogation. I want to see what he's thinking!"
Saying this, Danzo's voice became extremely sinister.
"Sandaime, because of that guy, Konoha has suffered losses this time. You should be well aware! 'Child of Konoha' Sōsuke Sou, and 'Konoha Shura' Uchiha Sōsuke, both stayed in the Sand Village!"
"Only the 'Konoha White Fang' who caused this problem was left. If we don't punish him, how can we explain it to the clans, how can we explain it to the villagers!?"
Hearing Danzo's words, Hiruzen's face became slightly solemn, shrouded in a haze of smoke. His eyes showed a complicated expression as he said in a deep voice,
"Sakumo has contributed a lot to the village, and... in this matter, Sōsuke has already made a judgment. In the detailed information returned by Orochimaru, he clearly stated Sōsuke's recognition of Sakumo."
"I will give you an explanation for this matter, but under no circumstances should Root act on its own. Otherwise, Danzo, I will revoke your leadership over Root!"
Staring at Hiruzen with a determined look, the two locked eyes for a long time. In the end, Danzo did not continue to entangle, slowly retracting his gaze, and said in a low voice,
"I understand..."
After saying these words, he turned and left the Hokage's office.
On the side, feeling the tense relationship between the two, Koharu and Homura also breathed a sigh of relief.
Watching Danzo's figure slowly leaving, Hiruzen's expression became heavy, but he let out an almost imperceptible sigh.
"Koharu, Homura... what do you think about that child Sōsuke?"
Hearing his words, Koharu and Homura looked at each other, then Koharu whispered,
"The child sacrificed in the Sand Village is indeed a great loss for Konoha... both in temperament and leadership ability. He perfectly inherited the will of fire."
Homura, standing beside him, also nodded in agreement.
"In the past... I did have some biases against that child. It's a pity for him."
"His performance... is enough to bear the burden of this village..."
Meanwhile, in the underground of Konoha, within Root's stronghold.
In a dimly lit room, Danzo's eyes flickered with angry flames, a killing intent permeating the room. The candles around continued to flicker, as if about to extinguish.
The play of light and shadow continued.
"Damn it! A decade of planning ruined in one stroke! Damn it...!!"
His gloomy roar echoed in the silent underground, resonating through the long and dark corridors...
....
In a secluded corner of Konoha Village.
In an ancient residential area, within the tallest house at the center.
A solemn meeting was taking place.
"Mayo-sama... Is it true that Sōsuke-sama has..."
A trembling voice among the Uchiha clan members asked.
Upon hearing his words, the middle-aged man sitting at the main seat, Mayo-sama, squinted his eyes with a heavy expression and nodded slightly.
Receiving confirmation from Uchiha Mayo, the ninja slammed his fist heavily on the wooden floor and said in a deep voice, "The pride of the Uchiha clan! Fell in the Sand Village like this!?"
"What is the reason? Is there any manipulation within the village on this matter!?"
Upon hearing his words, the others also had serious expressions, showing a hint of fear, whether for the village or for the man's words.
Listening to him, the head of the family, Mayo, gently opened his eyes, glanced at him, and said in a deep voice, "Don't speak nonsense, Shinigama."
In response, Shinigama's face showed a hint of indignation but did not continue speaking.
"Sōsuke's matter... is a sacrifice for the mission... 'Child of Konoha' Sōsuke has also sacrificed in the Sand Village..."
Mayo spoke in a low voice, but at this point, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and he continued, "Everything is because of that 'Konoha White Fang,' Hatake Sakumo of the Hatake clan!"
Upon hearing his words, all the Uchiha clan members present had their expressions darken, then nodded one after another, their faces showing a chilling intent.
...
"Drip!" "Drip!"...
Under the bright sunlight, a petite figure was running rapidly in the forest outside Konoha Village.
She just kept running, and her originally lovely little face now showed a distressed expression, with glistening tears shimmering in the warm sunlight.
At that moment!
"Boom!"
A tremendous and incomparable black shadow suddenly jumped out from the side of the forest.
"Boom-crack!"
The ground instantly shattered, lifting countless trenches of dust and smoke. Its huge body seemed to obscure the sun, instantly enveloping the petite figure in darkness.
Heavy and muffled breathing, sharp claws, and a blood-stained mouth with a little drool!
Seeing the huge and terrifying monster suddenly appearing in front of her, Uchiha Sakuya, who was heartbroken due to certain news, suddenly stood still!
Then, she looked at the enormous figure in front of her, and her tearful little face became unbearable, suddenly bursting into tears.
She cried heartbreakingly, but she suddenly rushed towards the massive monster.
The huge monster, seeing this scene, also sensed that something was wrong, staring at Sakuya with big eyes, dumbfounded. Under Sakuya's pounce, its enormous body slowly fell backward.
With a "bang" sound, it sat on the ground, and its fluffy short tail seemed to sway slightly.
Only to see Sakuya lying on its furry belly, her charming little face now crying like a small kitten, sobbing.
She cried heartbreakingly, but occasionally, she would raise her large paws to scratch its furry ears and then stare at her with big, blinking eyes.
It dumbly thought.
Sōsuke?
Clearly, I can feel his presence.... Why would she say he won't come back...
Well.... Maybe it's because they is even more foolish than me.... Mom's words are indeed correct...
Humans are sometimes just silly.... Can you not wipe your snot on someone's belly....