Saving the Uchiha clan starts with becoming the clan leader.

Akimichi Torifu, who had already returned to calm, was not surprised.

This answer was expected. At this point, the only people who would be interested in Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura and have the ability to act on that interest are probably their own people. Whether they want to kill them or rescue them, it's not surprising!

"Summon the secret service; I'll go and take a look myself."

Akimichi Tokifu issued the order.

He needed to find out who this audacious intruder was: Uchiha? Hyuga? Aburame? Or perhaps a remnant of Root who wasn't on the list? With the war against Kirigakure looming, the village absolutely couldn't afford any chaos.

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

The Anbu stationed at the Hokage Building sprang into action.

Not long after, a large number of Anbu followed Akimichi Torifu away from the Hokage Building and headed quickly toward the secret prison located in the northwest corner of the village.

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The acting Hokage wasn't the only one to receive intelligence about the intruders at the secret prison. The guards here were selected from the most trusted confidants of the clan leaders from various clans, such as the Uchiha, Hyuga, and Aburame. Almost immediately after the intruders appeared, the ninjas from each clan used different methods to notify their respective clan leaders.

"Is the intruder Kakashi Hatake?"

Hiashi Hyuga narrowed his eyes.

He obtained this information even before the Fifth Acting Hokage, and the information was far more detailed.

Kakashi Hatake... the only son of Sakumo Hatake, the White Fang of Konoha, and a student of the late Fourth Hokage. He was injured in the Third Shinobi World War and received a Sharingan from the Uchiha clan. The Uchiha clan did not take it back, tacitly acknowledging his possession of the Sharingan. He currently works for the Anbu.

Information about Kakashi Hatake flowed through his mind.

As the head of the Hyuga clan, his gaze must be fixed not only on the clan but also on the village.

Someone as special as Kakashi Hatake couldn't possibly be overlooked.

"Sakumo Hatake's son... could it be...?"

After pondering for a few seconds, he had an uncertain guess in his mind, so he gave orders to the Hyuga clan members guarding the secret prison to conceal the information about Hatake Kakashi and just say that they did not see clearly. At the same time, they should do their best not to hinder Hatake Kakashi's actions.

then,

Hiashi Hyuga also set off for the secret prison.

This issue,

This will definitely cause a huge uproar!

The Hyuga clan can't be absent!

Kakashi Hatake, the genius Jonin and son of Konoha's White Fang, avenged his father by killing the notorious Danzo Shimura, the former Hokage's assistant. This was definitely more interesting than a public execution! After all, to be honest, beheading a man in his sixties isn't exactly a pleasant sight.

Some kind-hearted people who have never been directly harmed might even feel compassion.

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Police Department.

"...Someone has broken into the secret prison?" Zongxian, who was still at the police department, was taken aback when he heard the news. He subconsciously looked down at the floor beneath his feet. In the secret cell deep underground in the police department, Pipa Juzo was still fast asleep.

"Holy crap! Who's this? Trying to steal my business?"

Zongxian was completely bewildered.

That's when he was about to make his move!

How come someone else made a move before him?

"Arashiyama, what exactly is the situation? Tell me in detail," Zongxian asked, staring at Uchiha Arashiyama.

"We have very little information at the moment. All we know is that an intruder used earth-遁术 (earth-遁术 is a type of esoteric technique) to infiltrate underground, then used explosive tags to blast open the barrier surrounding the secret prison, and is resolutely advancing towards the location of Shimura Danzo. The guards are trying to intercept them, but as of the time the information came in, they have not yet made contact with the intruder's true identity and have not yet figured out the intruder's identity."

"Is the target Danzo? Hmm... wait! This seems like an opportunity!"

Zongxian's eyes lit up.

Regardless of who is heading towards Danzo, this is an excellent opportunity. When everyone's attention is drawn to Danzo, fewer eyes will be focused on Hiruzen Sarutobi, which will help him clear away many obstacles.

"Arashiyama, contact your clansmen in the secret prison and tell them to be careful and prioritize their own safety. Do not engage in direct combat with the enemy. Also, to ensure that the invaders do not escape, send clansmen stationed in other parts of the secret prison to provide support."

This strange command made Uchiha Arashiyama frown repeatedly.

"Minister, what are you going to do?"

Who are you trying to scam?

Uchiha Arashiyama asked with his eyes.

"Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and convey the orders. Make sure they remember them. You can make a big show of it, but don't be stupid and rush in to do your hard work."

After speaking, Sogen used a Body Flicker Technique and vanished, leaving Uchiha Arashiyama with a helpless sigh. He obediently went to carry out the order, secretly wondering what Sogen was planning this time. Danzo had already been sentenced to death; they were just waiting for a good day to behead him. It probably wasn't aimed at Danzo...

So to say,

Recalling the last sentence of Zongxian's order, which called for mobilizing clansmen stationed in other places to provide support, a guess immediately formed in my mind!

then,

Their pace quickened.

If that 'cancer' can really be eradicated in one fell swoop, it would be an absolutely good thing for the family.

At this moment,

Zongxian had arrived at the secret prison located beneath the police department. He formed a hand seal and summoned a shadow clone. The clone used a transformation technique to create a barely acceptable disguise, grabbed the unconscious Pipa Juzo, and left through the secret passage. Avoiding the eyes and ears of the many clansmen on the surface, it appeared in the forest not far from the police department and then quickly headed towards the location of the secret prison.

Once the shadow clone left,

Zongxian leisurely returned to the police department, gathered a group of people, and they also set off from the police department, heading towards the secret prison along different routes.

[Chapter 78. His life doesn't need a ninja dog to worry about! (4000 words! Please vote!)]

A stack of explosive tags was slammed against the wall.

Although the barrier here was set up by experts from the barrier team, it is not a powerful defensive barrier like the 'Four Purple Flame Array'. It is just a multi-functional barrier for defense and early warning to prevent people from using earth escape techniques to sneak into the interior. Naturally, it cannot withstand the destructive power of more than ten explosive tags stacked together!

"boom!!"

With a loud explosion, the barrier was naturally destroyed.

The intruder did not rush to leap over the blasted hole. Instead, he stood still, calmly forming hand seals. Five water clones appeared beside him. Without needing any further words, the water clones spontaneously used transformation spells, then took the pre-prepared explosive tags from their main body and rushed off in different directions. They would create commotion in different places to distract the guards.

then,

The intruder turned to look at the ninja dog lying at his feet.

"Parker! Please."

"Kakashi, do you really know what you're doing? You're playing with fire and getting burned!" Pakku looked up at Kakashi, who was no longer a boy, his question filled with worry.

The intruders… Kakashi nodded slightly, his voice calm and natural. “I know! This is revenge! Although it came a little late… I think Father probably won’t blame me for my stupidity and slowness. Maybe he will blame me for taking unnecessary risks. Puck, Father is so gentle, why did those people force him to die?”

Parker remained silent.

It has no way of answering this question.

Even though these ninja dogs possess intelligence comparable to humans, they are ultimately not human. They do not understand human morality or human emotions. Therefore, they cannot comprehend the love, hatred, conflicts, and disputes among humans.

All it can do

It's about helping Kakashi fulfill his wish.

This is a contract established between ninjas and summoned beasts.

"follow me!"

Pakkun isn't a combat-type summoning beast. Its greatest strength lies in its senses, especially its 'scent tracking technique', which allows it to track enemies even in the mud. Using Earth Release: Stealth Technique, it plunged into the ground, leading Kakashi, who was right behind it, through the underground. They cleverly avoided the guards coming from different directions. Even though they deliberately took a long detour, they successfully shook off the guards who were trying to intercept them.

When the water clones made noise in different places, attracting the guards' attention,

Kakashi's true form had already quietly arrived outside the cell where Shimura Danzo was being held.

There were guards at the entrance.

Strangely, there were no Uchiha or Hyuga members, only two ordinary Anbu members standing at the door. This was Kakashi's observation using his Sharingan, and he didn't believe there was any way to deceive the perception of the three-tomoe Sharingan.

"Parker, have you found anything?"

"No, there are indeed only the scents of three people here, provided that there are no barriers or anything to block the flow of scents."

Hidden in the shadows, Kakashi pondered for two seconds before making up his mind.

Whether it was a trap or not, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and charge forward. Having come this far, there was no reason to back down.

"Earth Release: Heart-Slaying Technique!"

The attack originated underground.

Caught off guard, the ANBU were buried deep in the ground, with only their heads exposed. Before they could even try to struggle, a scarlet Sharingan appeared in their field of vision. As they cursed inwardly, their consciousness involuntarily sank into darkness.

Two members of the secret service were dealt with.

From then on, there were no more obstacles.

Kakashi used Earth Release to enter the cell and saw Shimura Danzo lying on the wooden bed, emaciated and looking like a corpse that was about to be dried out. Although he looked like a corpse, Kakashi could see with his Sharingan that the chakra in the desiccated body had not yet been extinguished.

Danzo Shimura is still alive.

Even in this condition, he could die at any moment!

But he is indeed still alive, his body still has breath, and his chakra is still flowing... even though he is indeed about to die!

"Kakashi, he's dying!"

Pakkun's sense of smell was so excellent that he easily detected the strong aura of decay and death emanating from Danzo.

"Even if you don't lift a finger, he won't live much longer."

"Shimura Danzo has already been sentenced to death. Even without my intervention, he's doomed!" Kakashi drew the small dachi he had brought with him. It was a gift from his father when he became a Chunin at the age of six. Unfortunately, his father's short sword was broken and lost during the Third Shinobi World War.

Otherwise, that knife would be more suitable.

He wiped the blade of the short sword, which hadn't been used in a long time. It was a top-quality item specially commissioned by Hatake Sakumo. Even after years of disuse, it was still as clean as new, without a trace of rust. The gleaming blade even reflected the deep hatred and anger in Kakashi's eyes!

“I know perfectly well that Shimura Danzo is doomed. I could even try to become the executioner, but… that’s the village’s way of executing Shimura Danzo. All I want is revenge, revenge for my father’s death!!!”

"Moreover, one Danzo is not enough!"

Kakashi narrowed his eyes slightly, a fresh memory surging in his mind. When he was ordered by the Anbu to search Root's base, he found some documents in a hidden compartment in Danzo's office. The documents recorded many unheard-of things, including records about his father.