Konoha: Starting with Sage Mode.

Chapter 35 Excellent Bait

"Third Generation Lord, please give me the Spirit Transformation Technique. I have my own plans. Thank you."

Kirito still decided to use the Spirit Transformation Technique, but the Third Hokage refused. He had no choice but to plead and beg the Third Hokage relentlessly.

"No, if I really give it to you and it harms you, how can I face Lady Mito? Let's choose another one. If you don't want to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique, then let's learn the Dark Travel Technique. It's an S-rank illusion technique with relatively low requirements for training conditions and it has an excellent restraining effect on eye techniques."

For the sake of Kirito and Konoha's future, the Third Hokage still has no intention of giving up.

Seeing that the Third Hokage was still not open about the matter, Kirito decisively used the special technique that children love to use when fighting against adults.

He took a deep sniff and immediately looked at the Third Generation with teary eyes.

The Third Hokage's biggest weakness was undoubtedly his soft heart. When it came to his own people, especially his own Konoha's precious genius, he found it very difficult to harden his heart.

At this moment, Kirito's tearful tactics were surprisingly effective. The Third Hokage finally couldn't hold on any longer and said hesitantly, "Well then, if you can get Mito-sama's approval, I'll teach you the Spirit Transformation Technique."

"Really?"

Kirito's eyes lit up immediately, and he exclaimed with delight, bursting into laughter through his tears.

"Ahem, that's right. If Lady Mito agrees, I'll agree to teach you the Spirit Transformation Technique. However, if Lady Mito doesn't agree, you'd better immediately exchange it for something else."

Seeing Kirito's incredibly quick change of expression, the Third Hokage's face twitched slightly, and he coughed.

Then, he hardened his expression slightly and said firmly, "However, if Lady Mito does not agree, you should obediently exchange for other things immediately and give up on learning the art of spirit transformation."

Upon hearing the additional condition of the third generation, Kirito obediently nodded and had no objection.

He then bowed to the three generations and quickly took his leave.

The Third Hokage watched Kirito run away quickly and sighed, "I'm sorry, Mito-sama, I really can't persuade this little guy. You're probably the only one who can persuade him. Please, let him give up."

As Kirito's footsteps faded into the distance, a shelf against the wall in the Hokage's office suddenly slid slowly to the left, revealing a hidden door. A middle-aged man exuding a cold and sinister aura emerged from the doorway.

If Kirito were here, he would definitely recognize this person as Shimura Danzo, known as the Darkness of Konoha.

The Third Hokage was not surprised by Danzo's appearance; the smile on his face had vanished, replaced by indifference.

He looked at Danzo with a wary gaze and asked suspiciously, "Danzo, your information should be reliable, right?"

"Hmph, if you don't believe me, you can simply ignore this and let me handle it alone."

Danzo said bluntly.

"But your information is far too shocking. Those people have been risking their lives for Konoha for more than ten years. How could they possibly be spies among them?"

Even seeing Danzo's resolute stance, the Third Hokage still found it hard to believe.

"My intelligence is absolutely correct, and the recent secret operations against the Sand Village have all failed. It's impossible for the operatives to know the specific battle plan before the mission begins, so the problem can only lie with the higher-ups. Therefore, I absolutely do not believe that there is no mole among those who attended the tactical meeting. Hiruzen, this mole must be found as soon as possible. We absolutely cannot delay any longer."

Danzo was stubborn and refused to back down.

"So, you're planning to use that child."

The third generation of cold voices.

"That's right. Magnet Release is the strongest bloodline limit in Sunagakure. The Third Kazekage will definitely not allow Magnet Release to spread in Konoha, and he will not allow Konoha to have a powerful Magnet Release ninja in the future. He will definitely eliminate Kirito, this threat, at all costs."

Danzo's answer remained unchanged, showing absolutely no shame for putting Kirito in danger by using an eight-year-old child to lure out the traitor.

"Lord Mito is still alive."

The Third Hokage remained silent for a moment, then stared intently into Danzo's eyes and spoke loudly.

Danzo's expression froze when he heard the Third Hokage say this, but he sneered inwardly.

He understood that the Third Generation had once again yielded to him, using Mito to pressure him, simply to drag him down with them and make them share the blame.

What's wrong with him taking the blame for Konoha's sake?

Besides, hasn't he already taken enough blame for three generations of his family?

"Hiruzen, your capacity is nothing special. Konoha would be better led by me."

Danzo did not hesitate any longer and said coldly, "Lady Mito is old, so there's no need to trouble her with this matter. We can handle it together."

Seeing that Danzo still had no intention of giving up on using Kirito to lure out the traitor hidden within Konoha, and that he was determined to continue down this path despite Danzo's objections, the Third Hokage hardened his fist.

However, considering the dire situation of the battle between Konoha and Sunagakure, he finally loosened his fist and said with difficulty, "The mission can fail, but we must protect Kirito."

"You're being too weak. You're putting the cart before the horse. You'll regret this."

Danzo was surprised that the Third Hokage would say something so weak, suggesting that Kirito should be protected first, and immediately objected.

Finding the mole must be done right the first time; otherwise, if you alert the mole, it will become even more difficult to find him later.

He didn't believe that three generations of people didn't understand this principle.

"Shut up, I am the Hokage."

The third generation slammed his fist on the table and said angrily.

No matter what, Kirito is the village's super genius, the pillar of the village's future, and also Mito-sama's personal disciple, inheriting all of Mito-sama's sealing techniques. If something were to happen to him because of this, how could he face Mito-sama?

Using Kirito as bait to lure out the traitor was already his biggest concession; he absolutely could not allow Kirito to make any mistakes.

When Danzo heard the Third Hokage utter those familiar yet incredibly grating words, he immediately knew there was no room for further negotiation. He could only stare coldly at the Third Hokage for several seconds before turning away with a sour face, slamming the door behind him.

The two parted on bad terms once again.

After Danzo left, the Third Hokage immediately said, "Someone come here."

The next moment, an ANBU ninja appeared kneeling in front of the Third Hokage.

"Keep a close eye on Danzo."

The third generation issued a command.

"ha."

The ANBU ninja immediately obeyed the order and then used the Body Flicker Technique to leave.

On the other side, Danzo, who had already walked out of the Hokage Building, still maintained his usual cold expression, causing passersby to instinctively stay away from him.

Two masked ninjas had appeared beside him; they were Root ninjas who obeyed Danzo.

Danzo soon realized that someone was following and monitoring him along the way.

He didn't need to guess to know that these were ANBU ninjas sent by the Third Hokage, whose purpose was obviously to keep a close eye on him and prevent him from doing anything out of line.

"Hmph, foolish Hiruzen, do you think you can get away with just keeping an eye on me, the leader of Root? You have no idea how powerful the darkness of Root is. Just wait, whether it's a spy or Kirito, they will all be mine."

Danzo's lips curled into a confident smile.

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(End of this chapter)