Konoha: The New Will of Fire

Stronghold meeting room.

Led by the Chunin of the Intelligence Department, the three of them came to the conference room and walked into the room. Gan Qiao looked around and was stunned.

In addition to the frontline commanders Jiraiya and Tsunade, there was also the intelligence department Jonin Yamanaka Kaiichi, as well as two ANBU directly under the Hokage.

I didn't expect the third generation to respond so quickly. It seems that even though they are thousands of miles away, the third generation still has strong control over the front line.

Before Jiraiya and Tsunade could speak, the ANBU wearing a bear mask stood up, looked at Ganqiao and asked: "Captain Qianqiao of the Seventh Madara, what evidence do you have for entrusting the task to your ANBU? "

At this moment, Tsunade snorted coldly and warned: "Anbu are only qualified to observe, not to ask questions."

After finishing speaking, Tsunade looked at Qian Qiao and the other three, and said calmly: "You just need to tell what you know. No one can force you here."

The bear-masked ANBU took a deep look at Tsunade, who had a displeased expression on her face, and returned to her position.

As soon as Yamanaka Kazuo saw that the ANBU was at a disadvantage, he said, "I am Yamanaka Yamanaka Kazuichi, a Jonin of the intelligence department. You don't have to be nervous around. You only need to answer my questions next."

Seeing Qian Qiao and the other three sitting down, Yamanaka Haiichi asked the first question: "Is it an ANBU that gave you the mission?"

"Yes"

Ganqiao nodded: "He provided us with proof of identity."

Yamanaka Kaiichi wrote down Gan Qiao's answer, turned to Shisui and asked: "You have never doubted each other's identity? Why should I give an A-level mission to you who are just genin?"

Shisui replied seriously: "I have doubted it, but the other party has ANBU identity certificate. At the same time, the content on the mission scroll is also written in code. He told us that Sunagakure and Iwagakure will launch a war against Konoha at the same time. Jiraiya-sama and Tsuna Master Hand ordered the troops to be gathered, and at the same time ordered the elite frontline squads to attack the opponent's supply points to delay time."

Hearing this, Jiraiya and Tsunade's expressions darkened. Are you trying to pull them all down?

Yamanaka Kaiichi glanced sideways at Jiraiya and Tsunade, thinking that this matter is getting bigger and bigger, and now the Third Generation, Danzo-sama, Jiraiya and Tsunade are all involved in it.

After gathering his thoughts, Yamanaka Hai looked at Yukihime and asked: "Have you noticed that the other party is not an ordinary ANBU?"

"not found"

……

Next, Yamanaka Haiichi asked a lot of questions, and Ganqiao and the three of them answered truthfully.

But when Yamanaka Haiichi asked about the identity of the ANBU, the three of them answered tacitly. They confirmed that it was the ANBU based on what the other party showed.

Finally, when asked about Ganqiao's seizure of Shukaku's chakra, Ganqiao's explanation was the same as what he told Shisui and Yukihime.

A long hour passed before Yamanaka Haiichi asked all the questions, and the three of them left the conference room.

As soon as she went out, Xue Ji complained: "This is not a question at all, it is completely an interrogation. Questions about the identity of the Anbu were asked no less than ten times in different ways."

Qianqiao chuckled and said with a smile: "There is no way, Anbu is the direct force of the third generation, and the actions of the Anbu represent the will of the third generation."

"What a disappointment from the top," Shisui shook his head.

From the time they returned to the stronghold until now, let alone an apology, they didn't even wait for an explanation. All everyone cared about was finding out the identity of the ANBU from their mouths.

Qianqiao patted Zhisui on the shoulder and comforted him: "You are lucky to be able to come back alive."

At the same time, a quarrel was taking place in the conference room.

As soon as the three of them went out, Tsunade, who had an explosive temper, slammed the table, looked at the ANBU next to her and asked: "Until now, haven't you ANBU given me and Jiraiya an explanation?

You bypassed our two commanders and directly issued the order in our name, gave the wrong mission, and sent three genin to die. What on earth do you want to do? "

The bear-masked ANBU said neither humble nor arrogantly: "Tsunade-sama, this matter has nothing to do with the ANBU. Our ANBU has also lost a member and is currently investigating."

Tsunade crossed her arms and sneered: "Is there a necessary connection between the disappearance of ANBU and the two? The secret text of ANBU is written with a special ninjutsu. This method is only controlled by ANBU and cannot be copied."

The Bear Mask ANBU was speechless. This was also something that could not be evaded. This matter must have been done by the ANBU.

Finally, the Anbu stood up wearing a snake mask and said: "Tsunade-sama, we will notify the Third Generation of the entire matter as soon as possible and wait for the Third Generation's decision."

"Old man, I hope he will come up with a real explanation this time."

Tsunade stood up and left the conference room, Jiraiya sighed, stood up and followed.

……

Konoha, Naruto Building.

After reading the ANBU report and the content of Yamanaka Haiichi's inquiry, Sandai's expression became even more ugly.

Putting down the report, the third generation glanced at Mito Kato and Koharu, and said in a deep voice: "Danzo killed my ANBU and then issued orders in my name. Now the entire front line is saying that I want it."

Mito Katoyan and Koharu, who had gone to bed, looked at each other and said: "Hiruzhan, we already know about this matter. Although Danzo's behavior is a bit extreme, his starting point is good, and they are all fighting for Konoha in the war. take the initiative”.

"Yes," Koharu agreed, "In general, the village did not cause much damage, and there were no casualties. It also shattered Sunagakure's plan to put the tailed beasts into the battlefield. This is also Danzo's credit."

The third generation raised his head and heard that his two friends were still saying good things for Danzo, and he suppressed his anger and yelled.

"If Jiraiya hadn't appeared in time, Team [-] would have been completely wiped out. Now I wouldn't be sitting here talking to you, but in the next room facing the Uchiha clan, the Senju clan and the Hyuga clan, representatives of the three clans. ".

Mito Katoen pushed up his glasses and said: "Danzo did go too far this time, but considering that he was doing it for the sake of Konoha, and that war cannot be separated from the root, punishment is not necessary. , it didn’t cause any damage anyway…”

Seeing that Mito Kado still wanted to intercede for Danzo, the third generation waved his hand, interrupted Mito Kado's words, and spoke righteously.

"This time I have to explain to the Uchiha clan, the Senju clan and the Hyuga clan. On the eastern front of the Kirigakure battlefield, the Uchiha clan has made outstanding achievements. On the western front, they faced Iwagakure and Sunagakure. Thanks to Tsunade who was in the center and Jiraiya Cooperate.

Since Danzo has made a mistake, he must be punished, no matter who he is, no matter how much credit he has made, even I cannot avoid it."

"Hey…"

Mito Kadoyan sighed and stopped trying to persuade him.

The implication of Hiruzen's words is already obvious. The Eastern Front battlefield needs to rely on the Uchiha clan, and the Western Front battlefield needs to rely on Tsunade. Danzo must be dealt with and an explanation must be given to both sides in order to stabilize the morale of the military.

At this moment, the door was pushed open, and Danzo was "late in arriving".

Danzo looked around quickly as he entered the door. He saw Mito Kaden and Koharu shaking their heads, and Danzo's heart sank.

However, before Danzo could speak, the third generation directly announced the decision to punish Danzo.

"Danzo, you have disappointed me. Starting today, you will temporarily leave 'Root'. In addition, you will hand over the list of all 'Root' personnel to ANBU Captain Sarutobi Shinnosuke."

Danzo suddenly raised his head, his face was stiff, and he stared at the third generation with an expression of disbelief.

Before he came, he thought about countless possibilities, but he didn't expect that Hiruzen didn't even give him a chance to speak. He directly concluded the whole matter and threw it all on his head, even destroying the one he had worked so hard to build. All the 'roots' were taken away.

"Hiruzen, the 'root' is mine."

Danzo reacted and glared at the Third Generation, Hiruzen actually wanted to take everything away from him.

Mito Katoen and Koharu who were sleeping in the dormitory were also startled and looked at Hiruzen in shock.

They agreed that Hiruzen should punish Danzo, but this punishment was only a nominal punishment, rather than directly resigning Danzo from his 'root'.

This is a direct and complete deprivation of Danzo's rights.

Hiruzen was not afraid at all, raised his head, faced Danzo's angry gaze, and said solemnly: "The 'root' belongs to the ANBU, not yours or mine. The 'root' belongs to Konoha."

Koharu went to bed and said anxiously: "Hiruzen, the village needs Danzo now."

"I know"

The third generation held his pipe in his mouth and said with a hint of doubt in his tone: "So after the investigation of 'Root' is completed, Danzo will continue to be the leader of 'Root'."

After finishing speaking, the third generation stared at Danzo in front of him and said: "For the sake of Konoha, this matter must be explained. Danzo, when your suspicion is cleared, the 'root' will return to your hands."

"This is all for Konoha."

As soon as he finished speaking, an ANBU wearing a wolf mask appeared and came to Danzo.

"Lord Danzo, please lead the way."

Danzo ignored Sarutobi Shinnosuke next to him, looking indifferently at the companion he had assisted for decades.

Withdrawing his gaze, Danzo turned around and walked out the door without saying a word. When he stepped out with one foot, Danzo suddenly stopped and glanced sideways at Hiruzen behind him.

"Hiruzhan, where there is light, there must be darkness. Without either, the world cannot maintain normal operations."