After traveling through time, I became friends with Tsunade

After the banquet, the daimyo strolled leisurely on the streets of Konoha under the escort of his guards.

However, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked solemn. He hurriedly summoned the elders and Nara Shikama, walked into the office and held an emergency meeting.

Utatane Koharu frowned, looking confused, crossed her arms over her chest, and asked in confusion: "Sarutobi, what exactly does the Daimyo mean by this?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen also frowned, sometimes lowering his head in thought, sometimes turning his head to look out the window, muttering:

"Although Konoha is nominally under the jurisdiction of the Daimyo, in reality the Daimyo does not have much real power over the ninjas of Konoha. We only cooperate with the Daimyo when necessary. The Daimyo's reaction today was really a bit too much."

"Shikama, can you analyze the reason?" Then, Sarutobi Hiruzen turned his gaze to Nara Shikama with a hint of confusion in his eyes.

Nara Shikama held his chin with his right hand, squinted his eyes slightly, and said after thinking for a moment: "I guess the daimyo is a little dissatisfied with us, so his behavior tonight may just be a show of force."

Sarutobi Hiruzen asked with a puzzled look on his face: "Has anything special happened in the Daimyo's mansion recently?"

Nara Shikama stood up, paced slowly in the room, and analyzed:

"Perhaps because of the attack on the important official of the Daimyo Prefecture of the Land of Lightning, we did not send additional personnel to the Daimyo Prefecture. After all, those people in the Daimyo Prefecture often go out to play, and this incident has had a significant impact on their travels."

"So, he is dissatisfied with me as the Hokage."

Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly realized why the Daimyo stressed that he should start preparing for the Fourth Hokage. However, he was puzzled as to what role Hatake Sakumo played in it and why he was supported by the Daimyo.

“That’s just one reason.”

Nara Shikama nodded affirmatively at first, then stopped and turned to look at Sarutobi Hiruzen with a puzzled look in his eyes, and asked:

"Hokage-sama, why don't you let Sakumo continue to perform the task of protecting the daimyo? This way, a bridge can be built between the daimyo's mansion and the village. At least when the daimyo allocates funds, there will be no more delays."

"Absolutely not!"

At this moment, a man who had not appeared in the public's sight for a long time suddenly broke into the room. Shimura Danzo's eyes were wide open and his face was full of anger. He pushed the door open with a "bang" and strode to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Nara Shikama frowned slightly, glanced at Shimura Danzo, coughed lightly, and said calmly: "Does Danzo-sama have any reason to object?"

Shimura Danzo snorted coldly, leaned forward slightly, pointed at Sarutobi Hiruzen, and said angrily:

"If such a powerful fighter is placed in the Daimyo's mansion for a long time, who can guarantee that he will still be a ninja of Konoha in the future, rather than a member of the Daimyo's mansion? When Konoha's guards are no longer needed, how can you guarantee what the Daimyo's attitude towards Konoha will be?"

Nara Shikama crossed his arms and firmly retorted: "I believe you all know what kind of person Sakumo is. His heart is always loyal to Konoha."

"People's hearts will change." Shimura Danzo did not give in. He crossed his arms over his chest, stared at Sarutobi Hiruzen sharply, and said sternly, "Sarutobi, you must not hesitate this time."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was also afraid of Hatake Sakumo at this time. He frowned, sat in a chair, silent, and kept thinking.

He already knew the Daimyo's plan. Perhaps he really couldn't hesitate any longer on this matter.

"Lord Hokage!"

Nara Shikama looked anxious and quickly looked towards the Hokage, with veins bulging slightly on his forehead.

"There's no rush for these. The Daimyo will stay in Konoha for at least a few days. During these days, we will arrange for people to take good care of him.

In addition, Shikama, please check which idle jonin are there in the village, and send two jonin to temporarily replace Sakumo. " Sarutobi Hiruzen said slowly, waving his right hand gently without any hurry.

"Yes!"

Nara Shikama looked at the senior executives in front of him and suddenly felt a little discouraged and sighed slightly.

"Also, Yan, send someone to inform the leaders of each family to come to the Hokage Building tomorrow afternoon. The Daimyo wants to communicate with them."

After saying that, Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Shimura Danzo again, "Danzo, stay here first, and the rest of you go back and start preparing."

After Nara Shikama and the others left for a while, Sarutobi Hiruzen held the pipe in his right hand, took a few puffs from time to time, then sat down quietly, staring at Shimura Danzo.

"Danzo, have you been hiding anything from me during this time?"

"I'm just resting at home all day, what could happen?" Shimura Danzo remained calm, with a self-deprecating smile on his face.

"Speaking of which, I haven't seen Orochimaru for a long time. Do you know what he is doing recently?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked Danzo Shimura.

"Isn't he your disciple? Why are you asking me? Could I hide him at home?"

Danzo Shimura looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen sarcastically, with a hint of disdain on his face.

"Danzo, I can accommodate you on other matters, but you'd better not take action against my disciple, no matter who he is!" Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes were sharp, staring at him like a hawk.

"I can promise you, but how long are you going to keep me idle?" Danzo Shimura raised his head curiously and looked straight at Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Root, I can return it to you. I know you still have a lot of people hiding, so this time, I won't give you the funds.

But, Danzo, if something like this happens again next time, I won't give you another chance." Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed and then said seriously.

"Since you strongly oppose Hatake Sakumo's affairs, the surveillance work will be left to you." Then, without waiting for Shimura Danzo's reply, Sarutobi Hiruzen narrowed his eyes and said thoughtfully.

"Sarutobi, with Hatake Sakumo's strength, he may be able to discover the traces of surveillance quickly. Aren't you afraid of provoking his resistance?" Danzo Shimura frowned and said with a puzzled look.

"So, this is when the roots are needed, right?" Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled slightly, with a cunning glint in his eyes.

"Haha." Danzo laughed coldly, and that laugh was chilling. "I understand. Then I will go back to the Root first."

"Go back and tell Orochimaru to come find me." Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at his back and said slowly.

"If I see Orochimaru, I will inform him." Danzo Shimura said expressionlessly without turning his head.