Heart of Steel Half-Morph Sword Saint, Madara is willing to call me the strongest

The next morning.

In the conference room of the Hokage Building, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen frowned.

Opposite him were the advisory elders Mitokado En and Utane Koharu.

The Root leader Danzo Shimura, who was never absent in the past, was not in the meeting room today.

The atmosphere in the conference room was solemn. The sunlight outside the window shone through the half-open curtains onto the wooden table, but it could not dispel the gloom in the room.

In the hands of Mitomon En and Utane Koharu was an investigation report submitted by the Anbu.

There were serious problems with the intelligence about the Kirigakure camp in the Land of Rice provided by the Root, which led to Minato's team being surrounded by the Kirigakure and Cloud Ninjas, and even the tailed beasts appeared on the battlefield.

Among them, the finger of blame for the intelligence leak was pointed at the four ninjas of the Root.

During the Anbu's investigation, it was discovered that the actions of these four Root ninjas were suspicious, as they deliberately lured Minato's team into being attacked by Kirigakure.

As the leader of the Root, Danzo Shimura is naturally seen as the manipulator behind the scenes.

After thinking for a while, Sarutobi Hiruzen leaned over from behind the table and said in a deep voice: "What do you think of this matter? Danzo has gone too far this time!"

"Hiruzen, are you sure that Danzo did this? Is there any hidden secret?"

Mizuto Menen sighed, frowned, and looked very embarrassed.

"I don't believe Danzo would do such a thing either."

The deep wrinkles on Utane Koharu's face relaxed slightly, and her lips moved as she continued, "There is no question about Danzo's loyalty to the village. We have been partners for so many years, and I believe in Danzo!"

"Even if Danzo didn't do it on purpose, he still has to bear heavy responsibility if the information he provided was wrong."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice was low and his expression was solemn.

Mizuto Menen narrowed his eyes slightly and exchanged glances with Utane Koharu.

The two of them knew Hiruzen very well, and if Hiruzen really wanted to deal with Danzo, he wouldn't have said so much nonsense.

Mito Kado En looked directly at Sarutobi Hiruzen and said slowly, "Huruzen, Danzo has been a high-ranking official in Konoha for many years and has made many contributions to the village. You should give him another chance."

Utane Koharu also agreed, "Yes, Danzo's loyalty to Konoha is unquestionable. Although there was a problem with the intelligence this time, we can't be too harsh on him because of this."

Mitokado En and Utane Koharu said no more and looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen, waiting for his decision.

The meeting room gradually became quiet.

After a long silence, Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression eased slightly and he said, "I understand what you two mean, but Danzo must be punished for this matter. He is not allowed to attend high-level advisory meetings for one year."

After hearing Hiruzen's decision, Mito Kado En and Utane Koharu looked at each other and felt relieved.

Both of them are moderates, have no other power, and their own strength is average.

Danzo Shimura is a representative of the radical faction. He controls the secret force called Root and possesses the strength of a Kage.

Mito Kado En and Utane Koharu need to rely on Danzo's power to check and balance the Hokage, otherwise their so-called advisory voting rights will become a decoration.

After the meeting, Mito Kado En and Utane Koharu left first, while Sarutobi Hiruzen stayed in the meeting room, seemingly waiting for something.

Not long after, Danzo walked into the meeting room, followed by two Anbu.

Danzo looked directly at Sarutobi Hiruzen, his face expressionless and without a trace of emotion.

"Danzo, we need to talk. You've taken this too far."

Sarutobi Hiruzen was the first to break the silence.

"Hiruzen, I also have my own views."

Danzo snorted coldly and responded without showing any weakness: "Everything I do is for Konoha!"

"Minato Namikaze is too young and has no experience. He is not qualified to be the Hokage!"

"And that Uchiha Yi, I can tell from the look in his eyes that he is a great threat to Konoha and will sooner or later become a major threat to the village."

Upon hearing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen's face immediately turned pale, he slammed the table heavily, and shouted angrily: "Danzo, don't forget, I am the Hokage!"

Danzo snorted and said in an extremely cold tone: "Hiruzen, you will regret this!"

"you!"

This sentence made Sarutobi Hiruzen so choked that his old face turned red.

"Compared to Namikaze Minato, Orochimaru is more qualified. I will fully support Orochimaru to be the next Hokage. He has enough strength and decisiveness to lead this village."

After Danzo finished his last sentence, he stood up and slammed the door and walked out without looking back.

Walking in the deserted corridor, Danzo's expression was extremely gloomy.

"Damn it, I didn't get rid of that kid Namikaze Minato. Now I can only use the backup plan."

"Orochimaru, I hope you won't let me down..."

Inside the Hokage's office.

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed, stood up, and paced lightly around the room with his hands behind his back.

He knew Danzo's temperament very well.

If Danzo was really such a kind and gentle person, I would not have let him be the leader of the Root.

However, the premise of all this is that Danzo must obey his orders.

"I hope this lesson will make Danzo behave himself a little better."

Sarutobi Hiruzen narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze flickering.

Orochimaru was his most beloved and talented disciple, but he was not the best candidate for the position of Hokage.

What he needs is an obedient Hokage.

……

Konoha Ninja Hospital.

Uchiha Yi walked lightly into the ward.

Minato Namikaze was lying on the hospital bed, his complexion had completely recovered.

Sitting next to the bed was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki Kushina. Her long red hair was like a flame, and there was an exquisite hairpin on the left bun, giving her the feeling of a sister next door.

"Yi, you are here."

Minato waved at Yi with a warm smile on his face.

"Yi, I heard everything Minato said. Thank you so much!"

As soon as she saw Uchiha Yi, Kushina immediately stood up, walked in front of him, and bowed with a serious look on her face.

Kushina looked at Yi and said with lingering fear: "If you hadn't gone back to save him... that's the Eight-Tails, it's really too dangerous!"

Uchiha Yi quickly waved his hand towards Kushina, and said a little embarrassedly: "It is because Senior Minato is strong enough. If he hadn't defeated the Eight-Tails, we would not have been able to escape at all."

"Humph, it's all Minato's fault. He fell into the enemy's ambush so easily. He is your guiding jonin. You are much more reliable."

Kushina glared at Minato on the bed, then continued to say to Yi: "Yi, Minato will be discharged from the hospital in the afternoon, let's treat you to barbecue!"

Uchiha Yi was a little surprised: "So soon? Can I be discharged from the hospital today?"

When Minato on the hospital bed heard this, he jumped up and said with a smile: "Actually, I wasn't injured at all. I'll be fine after a night's rest."

"No, Minato, you're still a patient, go back to bed!"

"Kushina, I'm really fine."

"The doctor said I have to continue the infusion and it won't be finished until the afternoon!"

Kushina scolded Minato angrily.

Minato suddenly lost his momentum and lay back on the bed obediently.

Minato glanced at Uchiha Yi, with embarrassment on his face, and smiled awkwardly.

Seeing the famous ninja world's Minato Namikaze being humiliated, Uchiha Yi smiled helplessly.

I'm so angry, when can a man stand up?