Naruto: With maxed-out affection, I am invincible in the ninja world.

The third generation leader had no choice but to say again:

"I will send the ANBU captain and the joint squad leader, Uchiha Yatsuho, to thoroughly investigate this matter."

"Until the results are in, Elder Danzo will be temporarily suspended from all his duties."

Upon hearing this answer, Sakumo and Minato realized that the Third Hokage was serious this time.

Having the Uchiha members and the ANBU captain conduct a thorough investigation together undoubtedly demonstrates that the Third Hokage is handling matters officially.

There will be no bias towards Elder Danzo.

This was a relatively satisfactory answer for Sakumo and Minato.

But Haneda was not satisfied.

The Third Hokage's actions brought him no benefit other than allowing him to annoy Danzo!

What he needs is substantial compensation!

"Lord Hokage, this time Sakumo-san and I have uncovered the reason why Sunagakure launched a large-scale operation, which can be considered an S-rank mission."

Haneda hinted.

Five years ago, the Third Hokage, in order to compensate himself, ostensibly rewarded himself with a ninjutsu from the Book of Sealing under the guise of completing an S-rank mission.

This time, Haneda plans to repeat the compensation from last time.

Upon hearing this, the Third Hokage glanced at Haneda.

At this moment, Haneda remained unmoved, showing no reaction to the Third Hokage's scrutiny.

There was neither respect nor anger.

At this point, the third generation also roughly guessed what compensation Haneda truly wanted.

His gaze fell on Asma, who had his head held high, nose in the air, completely ignoring him.

Then, the Third Hokage's gaze fell on Sakumo and Minato, who stood quietly.

There was no explicit statement, yet something was implied.

The Third Hokage said, "Finding information about the death of the Third Kazekage is indeed an S-rank mission."

"This mission is of great significance. Sakumo, Haneda, Asuma, and Kurenai are each allowed to choose one ninjutsu from the Book of Sealing."

The third generation leader handled this very well, distributing the rewards evenly and spreading them out equally.

Sakumo does not need the ninjutsu of the Book of Sealing.

Although Asma betrayed him, he was still his son.

Hong can be considered half a daughter-in-law, so with two people on their own side, the third generation won't suffer too much loss.

But Haneda added:

"The Book of Sealing no longer contains any ninjutsu suitable for me. I would like to borrow the Book of Sealing completely for a period of time to study the Second Hokage's thinking on ninjutsu innovation."

Upon hearing this request, the Third Hokage thought for a moment and agreed.

He knew about the Flying Thunder God Technique; Kakashi had already secretly passed it on to Haneda.

The sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan were personally taught by Minato and Kushina, so there was no need to hide them.

Haneda and the others had no idea about the Impure World Reincarnation technique.

As for Water Release and Earth Release techniques, the Uchiha clan wasn't skilled in them, so they wouldn't be of much use to them.

As for the First Hokage's Wood Release, the Uchiha clan could never have learned it!

There are almost no ninjutsu techniques that would be helpful to Haneda, so this condition is quite reasonable.

The Third Hokage nodded and said, "Yes, but you can only borrow it from the Hokage Building, and the time limit is one day."

…………

After Haneda and the others left satisfied, the Third Hokage took several puffs of his cigarette, then summoned several ANBU members and gave them orders:

"Bring Danzo to see me!"

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Chapter 102 Danzo: ? ? ?

By the time the Anbu ninjas arrived at the Root headquarters to inform Danzo that he had come to the Hokage Building, a quarter of an hour had already passed.

At this moment, Danzo strolled leisurely into the Hokage Building.

He glanced up at the Hokage's office door, then pushed it open and went inside.

"Hiruzen, what do you want with me?"

Danzo found a seat with practiced ease, picked up the teapot on the table, and poured himself a cup of tea.

Just as the tea was being poured into his throat, the Third Hokage suddenly said:

"Danzo, tell me honestly, did you make a move against Haneda?"

???

Upon hearing this, Danzo looked at the Third Hokage with a surprised expression, so shocked that he almost choked on his tea.

The last time Hiruzen came to him to find Haneda's whereabouts, he ended up asking him if he had laid a hand on Haneda.

What do you mean?

Danzo sent a large number of Root ninjas into the Land of Rain in order to secure Hiruzen's position as Hokage.

In addition, some deeply hidden spies died in Amegakure and Sunagakure after learning about Haneda's information.

Then Hiruzen asked, "Did you lay a hand on Haneda?" leaving Danzo speechless.

At this moment, the third generation leader said again:

"Danzo, I know your views on the Uchiha are biased, but you can't lay a hand on Haneda."

"Especially since Sakumo and Haneda did their best for Konoha and paid a great price."

???

Danzo's expression gradually turned strange, becoming somewhat ashen.

Even though he deeply loathed Haneda, that naturally evil Uchiha brat.

But it's not worth resorting to underhanded tactics at this particular time.

Especially in the case of Shuo Mao.

As a high-ranking member of Konoha, Danzo was well aware that the war between Sunagakure and Konoha was about to begin, and that other ninja villages were also eager to make their move.

How could Danzo Shimura possibly make a move at this time, risking the loss of his general, Sakumo?!

Hiruzen is clearly doubting his love and loyalty to Konoha!

Before Danzo could speak, the Third Hokage's expression turned serious, and he said earnestly:

"Danzo, I know you don't want to say it outright, but I have already promised Sakumo and the others that you will be temporarily dismissed and investigated."

“These next few days, I will instruct the commander of the Dark Guard to stall for time as much as possible. You should deal with those traces as soon as possible.”

???

Danzo finally lost his temper. He had worked diligently for Hiruzen, but Hiruzen still suspected him!

They even went so far as to conclude that they were the ones who did it!

What do you mean?

Doubting my character, questioning my sense of the bigger picture?!

Or……

Suddenly, Danzo realized something, slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and roared at the Third Hokage:

"Hiruzen! If you want to take back my power, just say so directly. Don't use Haneda as a cover!!"

???

Hiruzen listened to Danzo's words with some confusion. Could it be that Danzo wasn't behind what happened to Haneda?

This is impossible, right?

At this moment, Danzo, looking at the Third Hokage whose eyes still held suspicion, roared again:

“I have always regarded you, Hiruzen Sarutobi, as my lifelong rival.”

"I believed in you and trusted you, but your weakness and incompetence have hurt me time and time again!"

At this point, a series of images flashed through Danzo's mind.

Those were memories of training with Hiruzen, carrying out missions together, and fighting for Konoha together.

Until time stopped five years ago, the year that the naturally evil Uchiha brat began to show his true colors.

Danzo suddenly laughed and said in a mocking tone:

"I plotted to assassinate you five years ago. You should still remember that to this day, right?"