I unleashed a Hundred Demons Parade in the Ninja World

These are all just his own speculations.

But it is precisely because of this uncertainty that it is all the more necessary for someone to infiltrate the Land of Hot Water to find out everything.

Why isn't your secret service going?

Such a question was clearly a sign of Shimura Danzo's compromise.

However, he did not want to easily gamble his strength, otherwise even if he could eventually thwart the Uchiha clan's conspiracy, he would no longer have the resources to fight this old fox in front of him.

Three years and then another three years,

At this age, they simply don't have any more time to wait or endure!

"The Anbu's energy is focused on monitoring the craftsmen who are being used as a cover. A hasty withdrawal would only alert Uchiha Ara."

"We now assume that the actions of the Kingdom of Hot Springs are that kid's hidden trump card. If he senses something is wrong and hides this trump card again, we will be in an even more passive position."

"Moreover, compared to the Dark Division, the Root is more powerful, and even if captured, they are better able to keep secrets."

Hiruzen Sarutobi tapped the table lightly.

This is a fact,

Whether it's the "Tongue Trap Seal" or the resolve of a Root ninja, both are superior to those of the Anbu.

The first requirement for carrying out such a mission is to remain secretive and, if discovered, to decisively erase all secrets related to oneself.

As for another reason for making such an arrangement

That's right, it also includes the points the other party made in their speculation:

That is to further weaken the power of the Root, or more accurately, to curb Danzo's power.

This old fox has trained some reserves into elite ninjas capable of carrying out missions independently in just three years; such progress is indeed noteworthy.

Of course, we shouldn't push them to the brink of death either.

After all, in this turbulent environment, the "roots" are still very necessary.

Danzo Shimura remained silent on this claim.

Even though he knew perfectly well that what the other person said made perfect sense.

If Uchiha Ara really has such a mindset, then his sudden withdrawal of the ANBU who were closely monitoring him would definitely attract their attention.

As for replacing the dark area with the root area to perform monitoring, that's also highly unlikely to work.

The old fox before him would undoubtedly use the oath made by the Dark Squad leader to back down, and he had even already prepared his reasons for refusing: [To allow the newly stabilized Dark Squad to experience another change in missions, or to have their functions revoked by the already strained Roots, would only further destabilize the already uneasy hearts of the Dark Squad.]

[This old man laid out everything perfectly, then waited here for me to volunteer!]

Thinking of this, Shimura Danzo became even more silent, and simply began practicing silent meditation.

It is impossible to expect someone to bear all the risks alone while you leisurely sit on the sidelines and watch the tigers scare you!

Silence is its best way to respond to all changes by remaining unchanged.

"You don't need to worry too much. I will write letters to the Fourth Raikage, Lord A, and the Fifth Mizukage, Lord Mei Terumi, asking them to put pressure on the Land of Hot Springs along the border."

"I think neither the Hidden Cloud Village nor the Hidden Mist Village would want to see another power established in this buffer zone that is already divided by various factions."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was well aware of the old fox's caution.

"Of course, we can leave aside for now what Kirigakure's final attitude will be after being sealed off for several years."

"However, given the agreement we reached between Kumogakure and the Land of Iron, and the debt owed for returning [Xi], we can offer some incentives, and that person will not refuse."

He also knew that such theoretical discussions alone would not have any real effect, so he continued to speak in order to appease his old friend's hesitant heart.

"hope?"

"Bribery?"

"You really are quite insidious."

Shimura Danzo's eyes gleamed with mockery, and his extreme words were made without any attempt to conceal them. It seemed as if he deliberately wanted his two old friends in the same room to hear them and to make them re-evaluate the Third Hokage, who usually appeared to be kind and benevolent.

"The only temptations that could make the Raikage interested and act on them are territory, secret techniques, and bloodlines, right?"

"You dare not give up territory, and you cannot relinquish secret techniques, so the only thing capable of causing such a rupture is a special bloodline."

He continued to speculate downwards.

The playful expression in his eyes became increasingly pronounced.

"However, it seems that your Sarutobi clan doesn't have a bloodline that commands favor or special attention?"

"So what is it that you want to put on the negotiating table as a bargaining chip?"

"Is he the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?"

"Is it the Byakugan of the Hyuga clan?"

"Was it Wood Release that I painstakingly developed for Konoha?"

As Shimura Danzo's words continued, although the white-haired old man sitting in the main seat did not show much emotion, the expressions of the other two old men under the same roof became increasingly grim and gloomy.

Whether it's the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, the Hyuga's Byakugan, or the one-in-a-million Wood Release Kekkei Genkai, these are all treasures of Konoha, absolute strategic resources!

To stake such resources and such conditions on an uncertain land of hot springs.

That's too much!!

Moreover, if it is discovered that the Daimyo Nishitani's courage did not originate from Uchiha Ara, then these bargaining chips handed over for nothing will make Kumogakure even stronger!

The consequences of this are absolutely no less severe than the fact that the Land of Hot Springs is the Uchiha clan's backyard!

"No, Hiruzen!"

“Absolutely not!!”

"This matter must be reconsidered from the beginning and carefully considered. We absolutely cannot use these bargaining chips to exchange for the temporary stability of Konoha. This is no different from drinking poison to quench thirst."

"Moreover, the Land of Hot Springs is ultimately just a small country with no foundation; any ninja war could easily destroy it. But the Hidden Cloud Village is a truly powerful force!!"

Upon hearing the offers presented by Shimura Danzo, Koharu Utatane immediately set an example by rejecting them.

Although Mitokado Yan, who was standing beside him, did not speak, his heavy gaze as he stared at the Third Hokage already showed his cautious attitude.

However, one point is clearly within their consensus.

That's the one from Kumogakure, a plunderer who has a penchant for collecting the secret techniques and bloodlines of other villages.

As for land.

Which ambitious and aspiring leader wouldn't want to expand their territory?

“Our Hokage wouldn’t be that foolish. Konoha isn’t just home to the Hyuga clan, which possesses coveted bloodline limits.”

Watching his two old friends, whose emotions had been stirred up, Danzo Shimura spoke up at the opportune moment.

"I think the bargaining chip he's talking about is probably that bloodline limit that's on par with the Hyuga clan's Byakugan!"

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, the answer is obvious.

The only thing that can rival the Byakugan is the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan!

Hearing this,

Koharu and Homura's agitated expressions were suddenly suppressed.

If the Sharingan is offered as a lure, then it wouldn't cause Konoha much loss.

Firstly, it's because their research on the Sharingan had already made almost complete progress by the time of the Second Hokage: for example, the awakening and evolution of the Sharingan is related to the emotional fluctuations of that clan.

For example, if a foreigner transplants these eyes, not only will they be unable to unleash their full power, but they will also continuously deplete the ninja's chakra energy because they cannot shut down the evil eye.

It should be noted that even Konoha's elite Jonin, Kakashi Hatake, faced the predicament of not being able to engage in high-intensity combat for extended periods after only having one Sharingan transplanted, let alone others.

If the Sharingan is used as a condition to lure the Fourth Raikage, there is indeed not much of a problem.

At that time, once the wasteland of that tribe is resolved, won't the other small fish and shrimp be nothing more than fish meat to be slaughtered?

Having figured everything out, the two advisors fell silent and no longer questioned the decision.

After all, that clan should have been completely wiped out four years ago.

During this time, Hiruzen Sarutobi did not fire a single shot or utter a single word.

He seemed completely indifferent, letting the one-eyed old man do whatever he wanted.

However, this does indeed align with his overall perspective.

Compared to the potential crisis that Konoha as a whole might face, what's the big deal if he himself suffers some slander?

"But it's really laughable."

"I remember that Hiki from Kumogakure was also captured by Ara from that clan, right?"

“Use the leverage of that race to deal with itself.”

"As expected of you, Third Hokage."

"I really don't know when or why you would sell us out for profit."

Danzo Shimura's voice was laced with undisguised mockery.

At the same time, his attention was also focused on another message: [Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi].

They were aware of the change of government in Kirigakure, but they hadn't paid much attention to it before.

but now,

This very opportunity gave him a great inspiration.

Why would Kirigakure choose to replace the chieftain when it was already weakened?

Although the woman named Mei Terumi was indeed quite capable and possessed the status of a dual bloodline limit user, she was still somewhat inferior to the Fourth Hokage, Yagura Karatachi, who was the Jinchuriki of the Three-Tails, in terms of both strength and seniority.

The reason is simple: he resigned to take responsibility.

After being treated like a fool by the Akatsuki and having the Land of Water ravaged for decades, he truly had no face left to take on the position of Fourth Mizukage.

In the past, Hiruzen Sarutobi also made a similar resignation, which was after the Third Shinobi World War, in which Konoha suffered heavy losses.

Therefore, this is truly a great opportunity for them.

By exploiting the potential rebellion within the Uchiha clan, they could force Hiruzen Sarutobi, the current Hokage, to engage in activities that would allow him to form alliances with other countries and harm his own ninja clan.