The Master of Konoha's Legacy

However, the possibility is too small.

After all, I had already instructed Ichiki and Taro before they set off to be wary of that brat's illusions.

After Danzo finished speaking, he glanced at Aburame Ryoma, who looked like a robot, abandoned his plan to punish him, and sighed:

"You may leave now; we can discuss this later."

"Yes."

After Ryoma Aburame left, Danzo leaned back in his seat and muttered to himself:

Orochimaru's experiments have now been completely stopped.

We need to find a way to get a new Sharingan.

However, none of the Uchiha clan members who possessed the three tomoe left the village.

"Hmph, that despicable evil race..."

The villagers thought things would return to normal once again.

But as news arrived from the Land of Rivers, the entire Hidden Leaf Village was thrown into turmoil.

On that day, Hiruzen Sarutobi arrived at the Root headquarters in a menacing manner.

Danzo stood facing Hiruzen Sarutobi and said indifferently, "Hiruzen, what brings you here?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi threw the scroll down at Danzo's feet, his face serious.

“Take a look at this intelligence report yourself. The Roots need to give the village an explanation.”

Danzo frowned and opened the scroll.

Immediately, Danzo's pupils contracted sharply.

"How could this be?"

[Chapter Sixty-Six: Turbulent Times Begin, Danzo's Conspiracy]

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face was ashen, and he forced back his anger as he said:

"Because of the last hostage mission, the daimyo of the Land of Rivers has now issued an order."

For the next ten years, all missions in the Land of Rivers will be entrusted to Sunagakure.

Do you know how much Konoha lost because of Ryoma Aburame?

Danzo put the scroll away, paused for a moment, and then said, "Hiruzen, what's your opinion?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi said decisively, "Ryoma Aburame must die."

"Okay." Danzo nodded in agreement without hesitation.

Someone has to shoulder such a huge responsibility. Since it's a problem with the tool, then destroy the tool.

But Hiruzen Sarutobi was still filled with righteous indignation and continued:

“The annual budget for the root department will be halved, and the number of staff will also be reduced significantly.”

Danzo immediately retorted, "Hiruzen, you want to destroy Konoha!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi snorted coldly and said to Danzo in a chilling tone:

"Three days later, I will convene a conference and invite the clan leaders and high-ranking officials of Konoha to discuss this matter."

Prepare yourself.

After saying that, he left the root area directly.

Danzo was left standing there alone, silent for a long time.

After a long while, the voice of Ryoma Aburame echoed from the dimly lit roots.

"Lord Danzo, I failed in my duty during this mission, and I am willing to accept any punishment."

Danzo sat in his seat, in the shadows, his fingers tapping incessantly on the armrest.

"Tap, tap, tap..."

Time passed by, bit by bit.

Finally, Danzo spoke, breaking the deathly silence.

"Send someone to spread this word. I want everyone in Konoha to know what happened before sunrise tomorrow."

"Yes."

"Remember, you'll be coming with me to the conference in three days."

You must insist that you asked White Teeth to leave you alone.

It was a task that White Fang abandoned on his own initiative.

I don't believe Hiruzen Sarutobi would be willing to punish White Fang. Only in this way can your life be saved, and the Root organization be preserved as well.

"Yes."

.......

The following day, the entire Hidden Leaf Village began to talk about his S-rank mission.

"Have you heard? A while ago, Lord White Fang and Ryoma Aburame teamed up to rescue the princess of the River Country."

Sakumo-sama had already rescued the hostages, but Aburame Ryoma was poisoned by Sunagakure.

Lord White Fang exchanged hostages for the antidote in order to save Ryoma Aburame.

"I heard about this yesterday. Now, the Land of Rivers is entrusting all the missions for the next ten years to the Sand Village in gratitude."

"What a huge loss! These missions should have belonged to Konoha."

"That's right, there aren't enough missions Konoha is taking on right now."

My son has been resting at home for almost a month now, and he still hasn't received any assignments.

"If you ask me, it's all that Aburame Ryoma's fault. He's such a useless piece of trash."

"That's right, why did Lord White Fang save him? A ninja should prioritize the mission."

"I heard that Ryoma Aburame is a member of the Anbu and is stronger than most Jonin."

Over the years, Ryoma Aburame has completed quite a few S-class missions.

Anyone in that situation would have chosen to save Ryoma Aburame.

"The Anbu members, they're comrades with Lord White Fang, no wonder."

"How do you think this matter will be handled in the end?"

"I don't know. I heard that the higher-ups will hold a meeting in a couple of days to discuss how to resolve this issue."

"Having caused such heavy losses to Konoha, it's possible that Ryoma Aburame will be executed."

.......

Uchiha Tonan naturally heard rumors about this matter while in the clan's territory.

He immediately thought to himself:

Oh no, now all that's needed is for Aburame Ryoma to step forward and say that Hatake Sakumo acted on his own initiative.

Then the villagers' opinions will shift to Hatake Sakumo.

Even though the vast majority of people didn't want Sakumo Hatake to die, it concerned everyone's interests.

Some harsh words will still be uttered.

For some people, language has no power to harm whatsoever.

But for someone as sensitive as Sakumo Hatake, these idle gossips are like a steel knife scraping his bones.

Looks like we have to make one last push.

Uchiha Tonan slowly drew his chakra short blade and gently stroked the gleaming blade.

Professor Mikawa Motoyoshi's samurai spirit kept replaying in my mind.

That afternoon, Uchiha Tonan arrived at the Hatake residence and, as usual, sparred with Kakashi.

Sakumo Hatake sat under the eaves, watching the two spar.

From the outside, Sakumo Hatake did not show any abnormality.

Perhaps it's because the villagers' current tone isn't directed at him, but rather at Aburame Ryoma.

After their sparring session ended, Kakashi, panting, said, "Tunan, you've gotten stronger again."

Uchiha Tonan stood there calmly, adjusted his glasses, and said gently:

"I always push myself so that you can train to your heart's content, Kakashi."

"Really?" Kakashi's eyes were full of disbelief.

Uchiha Tonan always said the same thing before, and Kakashi believed it.

But today, Uchiha Tonan seems exceptionally fake.

Uchiha Tonan shrugged and smiled, "For us, the truth or falsehood isn't that important."

Kakashi was taken aback by what he heard, a slight smile playing on his lips beneath his mask as he put his hands in his pockets.

Reverting to her usual lazy demeanor, she deliberately changed the subject, saying, "These white doves are here again."

A flock of white doves landed on the garden plants in the yard.

Uchiha Tonan approached a garden plant and stroked the head of a white dove, saying, "They are now my ninja beasts."

"Ninja Beast?"

"Yes, I am cultivating them."

However, they don't seem to be very smart.

I still don't know how to get them to help me.

Kakashi thought for a moment and said, "These weak ninja beasts are only good for reconnaissance at best."

Uchiha Tonan nodded and said, "I have that plan, but no matter how much special feed I give them, they won't talk or communicate."