Sky Curtain: Short Video Commentary on Konoha Villagers

The light overhead suddenly dimmed, and then new text appeared.

[The cancer in Konoha is not limited to Shimura Danzo.]

Instead....

The screen lights up.

Inside the Hokage's office, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado sat upright in their chairs.

The two were dressed in traditional kimonos, their eyes half-closed, exuding an air of superiority.

At least Danzo took the blame himself.

These two people did absolutely nothing from beginning to end, yet they ensured that every single one of Konoha's darkest decisions was passed smoothly.

[They are Konoha's advisors: Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.]

A collective gasp swept through the entire ninja world.

"Are there never enough people in Konoha to take stock of?!"

"Konoha has produced so many amazing people, how come this village has survived until now? It's incredibly tough."

[Onoki, the Libra: I've disliked these two old guys for a long time; turns out they're the most venomous ones.]

[Mei Terumi: Doing absolutely nothing, isn't that just occupying a position without doing any work?]

Konoha's high-level conference room.

Koharu and Homura sat upright in their chairs, staring at each other, their facial muscles twitching simultaneously.

Xiaochun slammed her hand on the table.

"Nonsense! We've dedicated our lives to ensuring the stability of Konoha! This is slander from Tianmu!"

"We only offered suggestions; the final decision rests with Hiruzen! Why are we being labeled as a cancer?"

The Sky Text continued to output relentlessly.

These two are almost always present whenever a major incident occurs in Konoha.

They were in the same class as Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, and were also members of the Second Hokage Tobirama's guard squad.

However, these two individuals have only average combat abilities.

In the end, they didn't become the ones charging into battle; instead, they became the ones sitting in the conference room.

The problem lies here: sometimes, what truly impacts a village isn't the strong on the battlefield, but rather those at the meeting table who merely nod in agreement.

...

[Onoki of Two Scales: How to fight a war and how to plan a war are completely different things. An amateur instructing an expert—if Konoha doesn't rot, who will?]

[Fourth Raikage A: Letting two useless idiots who haven't fought on the front lines for ages sit in the meeting room giving orders—Konoha ninjas really died unjustly!]

Konoha Village Street.

The villagers looked up, and murmurs arose.

"The Uchiha clan massacre, Orochimaru's human experiments, and the fact that they stood by and watched the Third Hokage die—did they all approve of it?"

Text switching on the screen.

[The advisory group made its first official appearance when Tsunade became Hokage.]

At that time, the Akatsuki organization began its operations, and Naruto was constantly under surveillance.

Koharu and Homura objected to Tsunade continuing to send Naruto on missions.

on the screen.

Xiaochun spoke first.

"Naruto is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, the village's top secret and ultimate weapon. He must never leave the village."

Men Yan took over the conversation.

"That's right. If he's captured by Akatsuki, the balance of the village will be disrupted. He must be kept under house arrest in the village and closely guarded by the Anbu."

Tsunade slammed her hand on the table and retorted.

"Would it be safe if we just locked him up in the village?"

"Even though Gaara was in the safest place in Sunagakure, he still couldn't stop the Akatsuki from capturing him!"

"Therefore, keeping Naruto moving is not only a better option for his personal safety, but also for the village!"

[Rasa: What?! Gaara was captured in Sunagakure?!]

[Fourth Raikage A: The Akatsuki actually infiltrated Sunagakure and took away the One-Tailed Jinchuriki?! Is Sunagakure's defense made of paper?!]

Kankuro: Is that organization called Akatsuki really that strong...?

The image continued to appear.

Xiaochun and Menyan exchanged a glance, and then it was as if they had given each other a secret signal.

"Since you insist on sending him out, fine. But Class Seven must have a new member."

"Danzo recommended someone who will take Sasuke's place."

Text appeared in the sky.

What Danzo really wanted was to take this opportunity to get rid of Sasuke.

[Fourth Raikage A: So after all this time, these two old guys were ostensibly acting for the village, but actually they were making things easier for Danzo! The Konoha leadership is rotten to the core!]

[Onoki of the Two Scales: Isn't this just collusion? Tsunade is bearing the pressure in front, while they stab her in the back.]

Konoha Village training ground.

Sasuke clenched his fist, his killing intent almost materializing.

"Shimura Danzo... moved to Koharu... Mito Monohan..."

"You all deserve to die!"

Kakashi looked at Sasuke, his heart filled with complex emotions.

The power struggle at the top has completely disregarded the lives of the ninjas below.

Danzo wanted to kill Sasuke, but the advisory group actually gave him the green light.

Konoha's high-level conference room.

Koharu and Mitokado were drenched in cold sweat on their backs.

What a joke! Although this hasn't happened yet, didn't Tianmu say before that the Uchiha clan are all lunatics?

They did this for Konoha's sake!

The advisory group rarely takes the initiative to push anything, but they seem to agree as long as Danzo asks.

[A later, even more obvious instance was Pain's attack on Konoha.]

After Pain's invasion, Tsunade immediately organized a defense. To protect the villagers, she dispersed her chakra throughout the entire village, ultimately exhausting herself and falling into a coma.

[The absurd thing is that after Naruto defeated Pain, Tsunade was lying in a hospital bed, while the entire village had just crawled out of the ruins.]

The first thing these two consultants did was not to reflect on the situation, nor to provide disaster relief.

Instead, they shifted the blame to Tsunade, claiming she was responsible for the devastating destruction of Konoha.

[Subsequently, they swiftly nominated Danzo to be the acting Hokage.]

...

[Fourth Raikage A: Hahahaha, the Konoha higher-ups have truly opened their eyes! While those on the front lines are desperately lying in hospital beds, those slacking off in the rear are starting to claim credit and shift blame. It's really something...]

[Onoki of the Two Scales: Power is truly a fascinating thing. These high-ranking officials of Konoha, for their own benefit, have trampled the village's interests underfoot. I've learned something new.]

Mei Terumi: Wanting power but doing absolutely nothing, her schemes are so cunning, I heard them all over the Land of Water. I truly feel sorry for the frontline ninja of Konoha.