pertwk Chapter 318 Danzo Averts Danger
Chapter 318 Danzo Averts Danger
Chapter 318 Danzo Averts Danger
Could it be that my collusion with the Akatsuki has been discovered?!
These people are going to clean house?!
A terrifying thought popped into Danzo's mind. He was terrified, but he tried his best to maintain a calm expression, while raising his left foot to back away.
He colluded with foreign enemies to seize the Nine-Tails, putting two generations of Hokage in danger.
If this were exposed, even someone of Danzo's status would face utter ruin.
He dared not gamble, nor dared to linger; he would deal with everything after he left.
Suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of a figure standing in the doorway, blocking Danzo's escape route.
It's Kyosuke Uesugi.
As far as the public is concerned, Kyosuke has received the Hokage's order to command Konoha to send reinforcements immediately, so he should do his best and not slack off in the slightest.
Personally, as the disciple of the Fourth Hokage, he should do everything in his power to assist his mentor.
At this moment, he should be the one to step forward among everyone.
Danzo served the Third Hokage for decades and held a high position of power. Without the Hokage's personal order, it would be difficult for an ordinary person to stop him from leaving.
Kyosuke knew this, which is why he took the initiative to do something that was slightly overstepping his bounds.
Seeing Kyosuke's actions, many people breathed a sigh of relief and inwardly gave Kyosuke a decisive evaluation.
In particular, Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, and Akimichi Torifu had anticipated that Danzo might leave directly. They had originally planned to play the villain and stop Danzo, but seeing Kyosuke step forward, they all nodded silently.
In these turbulent times, it's best not to break ties completely. Kyosuke's actions gave them room to maneuver.
In an instant, everyone had their own thoughts, and Danzo, seeing Kyosuke stop him, became even more suspicious. He was about to angrily scold Kyosuke when Kyosuke spoke first.
"Lord Danzo! The Hokage has ordered troops to besiege the Akatsuki. Please gather your men immediately and go to support the Hokage!"
Kyosuke's voice was loud and clear, reaching everyone's ears. Although his words were polite, his tone was resolute, leaving Danzo no room for refusal.
As he spoke, Kyosuke stared intently at Danzo's single eye, his right hand hanging low and tucked into his ninja tool pouch at his waist. His body muscles were taut, like a tiger poised to pounce and tear its prey apart.
Kyosuke did this not only to cooperate with Mitokado Homura's plan, but also because he wanted to anger Danzo.
If Danzo were to take action against Kyosuke in a fit of anger, Kyosuke would definitely retaliate immediately.
Everyone present had already prepared for the worst-case scenario of fighting Danzo after he disobeyed orders. If they could take advantage of this situation and use their combined strength to kill Danzo, it would be the best outcome for Kyosuke.
Kyosuke didn't care what kind of damage this would cause to Konoha.
He's not the Hokage anymore, and Konoha isn't his, so why bother worrying about it?
Creating a persona of selflessness is something you can use to deceive others, but you can't deceive yourself.
As expected, seeing Kyosuke's disrespectful attitude, with his tone and actions even full of threats, Danzo became even more furious and more convinced that the group was up to no good.
Time was of the essence. Danzo thought Kyosuke's words were just stalling for time, so he ignored them and prepared to launch an attack, rushing out to gather his subordinates.
There were no weaklings present. Seeing that Danzo did not speak but instead raised his arm, they knew that a battle was inevitable.
Danzo had barely raised his right hand by a centimeter when everyone assumed a fighting stance.
This scene greatly surprised Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu.
What's wrong with Danzo? All I did was put some pressure on him, why did he want to attack without saying a word?
Although they had imagined this scenario, they didn't think it would actually happen.
Danzo was just unruly, not stupid, so why would he risk his life?
If Danzo dies here, it will definitely trigger a chain reaction. The Hokage is not in charge of the overall situation in Konoha. If it is not handled properly, Konoha will fall into internal strife.
Thinking of this, Mitokado Homura hurriedly said, "Danzo, Kyosuke is right."
Danzo didn't believe Kyosuke's words, but he believed Mitokado Homura's words to some extent.
In particular, the fact that no one around him made a move immediately in those few seconds made Danzo believe him even more.
In an instant, Danzo broke out in a cold sweat.
That was close, we almost got into a fight.
They didn't discover my secret at all; I was just being paranoid.
If they actually take action, the consequences will be unimaginable.
With that thought in mind, Danzo made no further move, but simply turned to look at Mitokado Homura, waiting for him to continue explaining.
Seeing all this, Kyosuke calmly gave the order, seemingly relieved, but inwardly he was cursing Mitokado Homura.
If Mitokado Homura were to act within seconds, if Danzo dared to make a move, or even if Danzo made a clear attack, Kyosuke would immediately attack, thus creating the impression that Danzo had rebelled.
Unfortunately, Danzo did not do so. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Kyosuke naturally could not attack Danzo, nor could he even make any overly provocative moves.
These are all powerful individuals with keen eyesight; Kyosuke has no confidence in deceiving everyone.
If it were discovered that he intended to attack Danzo, it would mean that he disregarded the overall situation and was a despicable person who didn't care about the lives of his teacher and comrades.
Kyosuke's actions just now were the limit of what he could do.
However, even without evidence, evidence can be fabricated. As a core member of Akatsuki, Mikami will have plenty of opportunities to fabricate evidence that Danzo betrayed his own organization.
Quickly calming his thoughts, Kyosuke continued to play the role of a ninja who cared about his teacher and comrades.
At this point, Mitokado Homura had already explained the situation, and finally stated in a firm tone: "Danzo, this is the Hokage's order. We have reached a consensus and must carry it out as soon as possible. I hope you will not disappoint me."
Oh, is that so? You were afraid I'd cause trouble behind your back after leaving Konoha, so you sent me with my main force. I thought you were going to get rid of me.
In an instant, Danzo understood Mitokado Homura's intention.
It seems that the Akatsuki organization is unexpectedly powerful, not only killing Kushina and seizing the Nine-Tails, but also leaving Hiruzen helpless.
Hmm, if that's the case, then we should keep them in the Land of Fire. Once they return to the Land of Rain, I'll have even less chance to seize the Rinnegan.
Danzo attributed Akatsuki's strength to the Rinnegan, which intensified his desire for it.
The Sharingan, which was once highly valued, has even become a backup option.
Well, there will always be opportunities to seize the Hokage position, but the opportunity to seize the Rinnegan is rare. Let's rescue Hiruzen first this time.
Danzo was about to respond when his pupils suddenly shifted, and not finding any Uchiha clan ninjas among the crowd, a smile immediately appeared on his lips.
Heh, Mitokado Homura isn't senile yet. He's trying to subdue me first, then the Uchiha clan. Well, I'll do you a favor.
"I will definitely obey the Hokage's orders, but now that we're all gone, will the Uchiha clan take the opportunity to cause trouble? Over the years, they've had a lot of grievances against the Hokage, and it's hard to guarantee that they won't be provoked by someone with ulterior motives."
Danzo's voice was strong and clear, seemingly showing his wholehearted concern for Konoha, while conveniently pinning a blame on the Uchiha clan.
"The Akatsuki was able to infiltrate Konoha silently, intercept Hiruzen precisely, and easily seize the Nine-Tails. Someone must have given the Akatsuki confidential information, otherwise they couldn't have done it. I suspect that the Uchiha clan deliberately colluded with the Akatsuki to try to assassinate the Hokage."