Konoha: I have a clone in One Piece.

Chapter 115 Danzo, come and take the blame!

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi watched Danzo Shimura's departing figure with a cold expression.

Only after seeing his old friend of decades leave completely did the coldness and sharpness on his face disappear, replaced by a look of vicissitude and weariness.

"Shinnosuke?"

"Yes, Lord Hokage!"

A figure from the shadows suddenly appeared in the office.

Sarutobi Shinnosuke looked at his father with some heartache, as if he wanted to say something.

But the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, waved his hand and then gave the order:

"Go investigate that ninja world news report!"

"Yes, Lord Hokage!"

Yuan Feixin immediately bowed his head in response.

However, as he was about to turn away, he still couldn't shake off his worries and softly comforted her:

"Father, don't overwork yourself, take care of your health!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a warmth in his heart and forced a kind smile:

"Okay, I understand, Shinnosuke. You should also be careful."

"OK!"

After his eldest son, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, left, the Third Hokage sat down in his chair with a worried expression. His right hand trembled slightly as he tried to take out his pipe, but he failed several times...

"Sigh... Sakumo..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was filled with guilt!

The death of Hatake Sakumo deeply affected him, and the consequences Konoha is facing now make him feel even more powerless.

The old man, who was nearly fifty years old, finally took out his pipe with a heavy heart. As he puffed out smoke, his once tall and strong figure seemed to gradually become hunched over.

Meanwhile, in a small courtyard in the snack street.

Suzuki was leisurely stir-frying shredded pork with garlic sauce in the kitchen when suddenly he paused.

"What is it, Mr. Suzuki?"

On the stools in front of the dining table, Mifune, who was sitting rather restless, couldn't help but ask.

He never expected to be able to enjoy his boss's cooking on his first visit. Seeing this, he suddenly felt that maybe it would be better to eat out.

"It's nothing, I just heard some interesting things."

Suzuki smiled gently, and soon began working with the spatula in his hand again.

He had just sensed the conversation between Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura using his Observation Haki, and Suzuki heard their entire discussion!

"Shin-chan, Sarutobi~"

As Suzuki pondered this in his mind, he poured the food into a plate.

He didn't know much about Sarutobi Shinnosuke, only that he was the eldest son of the Third Hokage of Konoha, and also the father of Konohamaru, Naruto's future little brother. His current position was the leader of the Anbu, and his strength could be considered elite among Jonin.

Then, Suzuki gathered his thoughts, placed the piled-high plates on the table, and said gently to Mifune:

"Mr. Mifune, please eat first."

"I'm going to make a phone call."

After saying that, without waiting for the guest's reply, Suzuki walked out of the kitchen, took out a Den Den Mushi (snail phone), and called his female secretary:

"Beep beep beep beep."

"Hello, Suzuki-kun, how can I help you?"

"Nonou, there might be quite a few ninjas from the Land of Waves going there to investigate recently. Tell Miyagi En to keep an eye out. Kill those who should be killed and capture those who should be captured."

"In short, nothing can happen to the base or the newspaper."

"Yes, Suzuki-kun! Don't worry, I'll go and inform Mr. Miya right away!"

"Yes, thank you for your hard work."

"Beep beep."

Suzuki hung up the phone, returned to the kitchen, looked at the untouched food on the table, and couldn't help but smile.

Before long, exclamations of surprise came from the courtyard.

"Mmm~ This is so delicious, so amazing! Even though there's no fish meat in it, it's bursting with fish flavor!"

"Lord Suzuki! I never imagined that you were not only a master swordsman, but also such an excellent cook!"

"Mifune is truly honored to be able to enjoy such a delicious meal!"

"Hahaha, you flatter me, you flatter me."

"Mr. Suzuki, what is the name of this dish?"

"Fish-flavored shredded pork".

Several days later, at the Konoha Heroes' Graveyard.

Sakumo Hatake's funeral was held here.

Originally, this White Fang was not entitled to the treatment of a hero; even at his funeral, only his friends, the Sannin, and his son Kakashi came to pay their respects.

However, after the Ninja World News reported on it, the Konoha leadership immediately changed their decision!

Realizing that continuing to suppress public opinion would have a negative effect, Hiruzen Sarutobi and other high-ranking officials decisively decided to let Danzo Shimura take the blame!

"Sakumo's death is undoubtedly a great loss!"

"He was an exceptionally skilled ninja, and a hero of Konoha!"

"I am here"

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The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, stood before the tombstone, delivering his funeral eulogy with a look of deep regret.

In front of White Fang's tombstone, nearly a hundred ninjas were bowing their heads in mourning.

Konoha's high-ranking officials, including Shimura Danzo, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura, as well as the legendary Konoha Sannin Orochimaru, Tsunade, and Jiraiya, and a number of clan leaders from the village, all came to attend the funeral!

Whether genuinely or feigning it, their faces all showed expressions of sorrow and regret.

However, Kakashi Hatake, dressed in mourning clothes, felt nauseous at the sight of this hypocritical scene.

Kakashi Hatake originally believed that his father's death was due to cowardice.

If the mission fails, he chooses to commit suicide, leaving himself alone without any mercy.

Initially, Kakashi didn't understand Sakumo Hatake's choice, and besides feeling sad, he even harbored a slight resentment towards his father.

However, after reading the Ninja World News, Kakashi Hatake instantly understood the reason for his father's suicide and the dirty power struggle behind it!

Danzo Shimura! ! !

Kakashi Hatake looked at Danzo Shimura, who was also standing with his head down in front of the tombstone not far away, and his eyes seemed to be blazing with fire.

Just then, Jiraiya, who was beside him, suddenly pressed his head down.

"Don't give that kind of look at that person at a time like this, kid!"

Jiraiya gently reminded Kakashi Hatake, hoping that the young boy would understand the situation and the huge difference in strength between them.

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Kakashi Hatake gritted his teeth, lowered his head, and remained silent, his hands clenching into fists involuntarily.

"And so, we arrive here with heavy hearts!"

"Sakumo's death is not only the passing of a hero, but also a loss for Konoha!"

"On behalf of all the villagers of Konoha, I express my deepest sorrow and regret!"

"Shuomao, may you rest in peace!"

At the forefront of the crowd, after delivering a lengthy eulogy, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, turned his gaze to Danzo Shimura beside him, preparing him to explain the newspaper article to everyone:

"Some time ago, a newspaper published some false information."

"Now, let's have the person involved respond."

"Danzo!!!"

(End of this chapter)