Naruto: By lying low and hiding, he eventually became the leader of the Legendary Sannin.

Kagura simply smiled and remained silent in response to his question.

However, even without his reply, Hiruzen Sarutobi roughly guessed that it was that unreliable Jiraiya.

The two automatically ignored this issue and stopped discussing it.

Looking at Kagura, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked:

"So, what exactly happened between you two?"

Kagura didn't answer, but instead gestured towards Nara Sora beside her with her lip.

Nara Sora sighed upon receiving the signal, but still stepped forward to begin speaking on Kagura's behalf.

From the moment he accepted the mission, he began to recount his experience from an objective perspective.

When Hiruzen Sarutobi heard that Danzo had colluded with the higher-ups of Kirigakure for Kagura's eyes, he couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

In fact, this was the first time he had learned about this matter.

Although he had already made a general guess based on his understanding of Danzo before coming here.

But when he actually heard it, a surge of anger rose in his heart.

Without interrupting Nara Sora's narration, he calmly waited until the Chunin had finished recounting all the facts before lowering his head to ponder.

After a moment, he looked up at Kagura and asked:

"What do you think?"

"No, I'd like to hear your thoughts first."

Facing her former teacher, Kagura showed no emotion, but instead asked a question with a blank expression.

Looking at Kagura before him, Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed inwardly.

He believed he knew his disciple quite well.

Over the years, Kagura has always seemed to have a personality that is neither competitive nor aggressive.

This kid has no interest in either the Uchiha clan leader or the Hokage position.

But Hiruzen Sarutobi knew very well that this kid also had his own Achilles' heel.

He values ​​his own life and the lives of his comrades more than the life of Konoha Village.

For this reason, Hiruzen Sarutobi never intended to antagonize Kagura.

He firmly believed that as long as Konoha didn't go too far, this kid wouldn't take the initiative to attack Konoha.

After a long silence, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally looked up at Kagura and said:

How about this?

I stripped Danzo of his identity and imprisoned him in the village jail on charges of treason.

what do you think? "

Upon hearing this, Kagura simply shook her head, her face resolute, and said:

"That's not enough; it makes no sense at all."

To Danzo, the Konoha prison was no different from his own backyard.

Although she didn't get the answer she wanted, Kagura still felt a sense of relief.

Kagura knew very well that Hiruzen Sarutobi had special feelings for Danzo.

In the original work, Hiruzen Sarutobi repeatedly turned a blind eye to the mistakes his old partner had made.

It was precisely his indulgence that led to all the tragedies that followed.

For him, coming up with such a method was already the limit.

In fact, this was also a test by Kagura against Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Bringing Nara Sora and Nawaki along and having them recount what happened was also to avoid suspicion.

But what if, knowing everything, Hiruzen Sarutobi still deliberately protects Danzo?

Kagura will probably really take Tsunade and leave Konoha.

After all, even if he wanted to disrupt Madara Uchiha's plans, it didn't mean he had to stay in Konoha.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi's answer still gave him a slight sense of satisfaction.

Seeing the teacher's serious expression, Kagura said with a hint of joking:

"How about we make a bet, teacher?"

"Ok?"

Upon hearing Kagura's words, a hint of doubt flashed across Sarutobi's face.

Kagura continued:

"Teacher, what do you think Danzo will do if you just go to Konoha's camp like this?"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi confidently replied:

"No matter what he does, I am the Hokage, and those Konoha ninjas will not obey his orders."

"is it?

What if it's the influence of other villages?

Upon hearing this, a solemn expression appeared on his face.

"You mean...?"

"If he could unite with the Hidden Mist Village to deal with me, why couldn't he unite with the Hidden Cloud Village to deal with you?"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi fell silent and could only respond with silence.

Kagura didn't seem to mind and continued:

"That's why I said I'd take a gamble with you, teacher."

If Danzo really does nothing, obediently surrenders, and goes back to Konoha with you...

Then I agree with your opinion and will lock him up in Konoha Prison.

But if he really is prepared to resist, then…”

At this point, Kagura paused for a moment before continuing:

"Then his life is mine."

He's doomed, I said, even the God of Shinobi couldn't save him!

Seeing Kagura's resolute gaze, Hiruzen Sarutobi said nothing more and remained silent in acquiescence.

After all, if he dared to conspire with external forces even when facing himself, the Third Hokage, it would be a serious matter.

Even he could no longer tolerate Danzo.

Finally, Kagura looked at the yellow slip of paper in his hand marked with the Flying Thunder God and said:

"Keep this with you. If anything happens, I can help you anytime."

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not refuse Kagura's suggestion, but silently put it in his pocket.

Gazing at the outline of the Konoha camp in the distance, Hiruzen Sarutobi thought to himself:

"Danzo, Danzo, I hope you won't disappoint me."

Chapter 39 Danzo's Desperate Gamble

After bidding farewell to Kagura, he led Nara Sora and the others directly to the Konoha camp.

No matter what Danzo's plans are, they will only be aimed at him or Kagura at most.

For minor characters like Nara Sora and Nawaki, returning to Konoha with Hiruzen Sarutobi is the safest course of action at this time.

As soon as he arrived outside the camp, the two Konoha ninjas on guard recognized the Hokage.

After all, everyone in Konoha knows that when the Hokage isn't wearing his Hokage robes, he always wears a black, tight-fitting combat suit.

And he is here now, wearing his combat uniform.

After gesturing to the other guards in the camp to indicate that there was no danger, the two men rushed out and knelt on one knee in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi to greet him.

Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't say much. He simply instructed them to settle Nara Sora and the others around him before heading straight for the tent in the very center of the camp.

Without any hesitation, he directly lifted the curtain of the tent, and found no one inside except for the scrolls and notes that were piled up.

Seeing this, he frowned and said to the guard beside him responsible for Danzo's safety:

"Where is your Lord Danzo?"

Faced with the Hokage's question, the man dared not hesitate and respectfully replied to Hiruzen Sarutobi:

"Lord Hokage, Lord Danzo went to the front lines yesterday and has not returned yet."

Oh, right.

Before he left, he told us that if we came, we should look for him over there.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart sank.

It seems that Kagura guessed correctly, which is quite strange.

He turned to the guard beside him and asked in a deep voice:

"As Danzo's guards, didn't you go with him?"

The guard looked troubled and hesitated slightly before answering:

"Lord Hokage, Lord Danzo forbade us to go with him, and only took two members of 'Root' with us."

Hearing this, he became even more certain of his guess.

He waved for the man in front of him to leave, and two members of the secret service appeared behind him.

As the Hokage, he would naturally be accompanied by members of the Anbu when he traveled.

But looking at the two secret agents in front of him, a bitter feeling welled up in his heart.