He didn't believe that Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't know what kind of character Danzo was. There was such an obvious conflict between the two, so it was not impossible for him to take the opportunity to kill himself.

And based on the relationship between Danzo and Sarutobi Hiruzen, even if he died, Danzo would only receive a little punishment at most, and after a period of time, he would be safe and sound.

Then your death will really be in vain.

In other words, Sheren's strength is strong enough. If he were replaced by someone with average strength, he wouldn't be able to come back this time.

"What happened on this mission? I asked Danzo and he didn't tell me. None of the root members who went out with him this time came back."

Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't ask much about how Danzo handled the relationship with Iwagakure.

Because that's how the two of them work together.

"In the Country of Rain, Danzo united with Hanzo, the leader of the Rain Hidden Village in the Country of Rain, and gathered dozens of ninjas to ambush a new force in the Country of Rain, an organization called 'Akatsuki'." Toneri said calmly.

"dawn?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi had never heard of the name of this organization.

Toneri nodded and continued: "It's a pity that they miscalculated the strength of the leader of the Akatsuki organization. They thought that they could make the opponent submit by grasping the opponent's weakness. Unfortunately, the terrifying strength that exploded killed all the ninjas in an instant.

Kill, rain ninja and root ninja.

In the end, only Hanzo and Danzo survived, and they probably didn’t know that I survived by luck.”

Sarutobi Hiruzen thought the same thing when he saw Danzo coming back alone, so the words of the guard at the Konoha gate just now were not nonsense, but Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo really had a quarrel.

Of course Sheren knew the reason for their quarrel.

But here's the problem.

If it were someone else, he might feel that Toneri was so important in Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart that he would even quarrel with Danzo over him.

But if you think about it more deeply, if Toneri really died, would Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Hokage, have a quarrel with Danzo?

quarrel?

It seems very heavy, but compared with a person's life, it is not worth mentioning at all.

If Toneri really didn't come back, how would Sarutobi Hiruzen deal with Danzo?

It is estimated that at most it will be the same as when Hatake Sakumo died, and Nebe and Danzo will be banned for a period of time.

It's so ironic sometimes.

It was precisely because of Sarutobi Hiruzen's repeated indulgences that Danzo became more and more unscrupulous.

And his behavior is also the reason why Toneri feels more and more chilling.

If he didn't know, forget it. If he knew he might be harmed and it was just a quarrel, then who would be the next victim?

Sarutobi Hiruzen also felt the indifference and rejection of Toneri, and he also knew the reason.

But...some things cannot be solved by knowing the reasons.

Sarutobi Hiruzen stood up, walked to the huge window in the Hokage's office, and waved to Toneri.

After hesitating for a moment, Shiren walked over.

Looking at Toneri who was standing next to him, who was much taller than him, Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was gradually getting age spots, wrinkled his face and smiled.

Looking at the bustling Konoha, taking a deep breath of the fresh air of Konoha, it seems that all the troubles have disappeared.

"Every time when I am full of confusion or distress, as long as I stand here and take a look at Konoha today, I feel that all the pressure on my body has disappeared, and I will not feel tired when I get back to work."

Toneri didn't reply, just looked at Konoha silently.

Although the streets at this time looked a little depressed due to the war, from these shops and decorations, we can imagine how prosperous Konoha was during peacetime.

After sighing, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Toneri, looked directly into his eyes, and said sincerely:

"Toneri, I know that you are full of resentment in your heart, and I also know that you have a lot of resentment towards me and Danzo.

I want to thank you for putting up with it instead of breaking out.

Some things, if you think about it from your point of view, are indeed unfair, and the treatment you receive is unfair.

As I get older, I can clearly feel that I am becoming more and more indecisive, and my choices on many things are not as decisive as before, which also resulted in some of my power being taken away by Danzo..."

At this time, what Sarutobi Hiruzen said was indeed coming from his heart, and Toneri could clearly feel it.

He was touched, but only touched.

"You are old, Sandai." Toneri said softly with his hands on the fence of the window.

Sarutobi let out a long sigh, "That's right... I'm getting old, and I can no longer assume such an important position as Hokage, and I can no longer bear the responsibility and pressure that is heavier than a mountain."

He continued, "However, in this war, let me help you and contribute to Konoha."

"Iwagakure Village has already started negotiations?" Toneri said suddenly.

"Um?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Toneri with a calm expression in surprise.

Only a few people know about this matter so far.

Toneri smiled and shook his head, "I didn't get the news from somewhere, it was just a guess.

During this period, the battlefield at Iwagakure Village was not active, and both sides were restrained. However, Danzo's roots were extremely active during this period, and were mainly concentrated in the Land of Rain, the Land of Grass, and the Land of Taki.

The area, I was just guessing at first, but after seeing the look on your face, Uncle Third Generation, I almost confirmed it."

"As expected of you, Minato is still a little behind compared to you in this aspect." Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled helplessly.

"I actually don't care about these."

Hearing Toneri say this, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't know what to say.

After a moment, he spoke again, "Toneri...for my sake, can the matter between you and Danzo be revealed like this?"

Toneri did not give an answer immediately, but continued to look at Konoha.

"How did he say?"

"I will convince him!" Sarutobi Hiruzen responded immediately.

"Then the matter with Uncle Sakumo is over like this?" Toneri turned around and stared directly at Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Looking at his eyes, Sarutobi Hiruzen opened his mouth, not knowing what to say, and froze on the spot.

"Ha..." Toneri chuckled again and slowly shook his head.

After all, Danzo is a very special person to Sarutobi Hiruzen, so special that he can override some of Konoha's special rules.

"I will give you an explanation, give Kakashi an explanation, and give an explanation to all the ninjas in Konoha.

Just... we have to wait until this war is over."

Sarutobi Hiruzen seemed to have made some important decision and looked at Toneri with a slight pleading.

After all, he is indeed old now.

"Tell him to stop sending people to monitor me and my cattery, otherwise I can't guarantee whether he will do anything extraordinary."

Toneri's words allowed Sarutobi Hiruzen to find the steps.

"no problem!"

Finally, Toneri stepped on the window sill.

"Uncle Third Generation, say something arrogant.

Neither you nor Danzo are suitable for important responsibilities now.

You are too emotional and turn a blind eye to Danzo who has repeatedly violated the rules, or you are punished loudly and lightly, which will make many people feel chilled.

And Danzo has caught on to this in you and acted more and more unscrupulously.

I'll just ask a few questions.

Do you know how many ninjas there are in Danzo's roots now? How many jonins and chunins are among them?

Do you know what Genbu is doing now besides the mission of Iwagakure? To what extent?

Do you know how many people around you are controlled by Danzo? How many people are controlled by you?

I guess someone will tell Danzo truthfully what you had for lunch and what you had for dinner every day.

After all...are you Hokage?! Or Danzo?!"

As soon as the voice fell, Toneri jumped down from the window.

Looking at Toneri leaving, thinking about the question he asked in his mind, Hiruzen Sarutobi froze on the spot.

Because he really couldn't answer any of Sheren's questions.

"It seems that the root is still too indulgent. Even if it is handed over to the next Hokage, it will be a mess..."

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Chapter completed!