In Konoha, they wiped out the Sarutobi clan at the start.

Chapter 172 Punishment of Danzo

Koharu Utatane, one of the high-ranking advisors of Konohagakure in the Land of Fire, is over seventy years old and is pregnant.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the Hokage's office, including Jiraiya, stared wide-eyed, their jaws nearly dropping to the floor in shock, their gazes shattered.

"Little Spring, is all of this true?"

Mitokado Yan's voice trembled, his old face flushed, and he looked excitedly at Utatane Koharu.

He couldn't believe that at his advanced age, he could have a child so late in life.

"I'll tell you about this later." Koharu Utatane's face also turned red. As a medical ninja, how could she not know whether she was pregnant or not? She just didn't know whose child it was.

Unbeknownst to Mitokado, he had fainted for a period of time during the revelry.

Then Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura took his place one after the other.

Originally, Danzo Shimura was only interested in Hiruzen Sarutobi.

I don't want to take up the spot in the water door.

After all, he already had Hiruzen Sarutobi in his heart.

But because I love a piece of firewood too much.

Unfortunately, Danzo was a handsome man in his youth. Koharu Utatane eventually lost herself under the influence of "I Love You, Shiba Inu," and forcibly gave Mitokado Homura's position to Danzo after Hiruzen Sarutobi's death.

To this day, Mitokado Ero is still completely unaware of what's going on.

After all, he couldn't bear to look at those photos.

Hearing the two advisors' conversation, Jiraiya's lips twitched violently, and he suppressed a laugh as he said, "Then congratulations to you both."

"Jiraiya, be serious. We need to get down to business now." Koharu Utatane glared at Jiraiya, then turned to Tsunade, cleared her throat, and changed the subject, "Tsunade, what are your plans for dealing with Hiruzen and Danzo?"

Upon hearing this, Tsunade exchanged a glance with Jiraiya, then tossed the question back to Koharu Utatane, "What suggestions do you two advisors have?"

"Ahem," Mitokado Homura coughed lightly, then said seriously, "Indeed, Hiruzen has done many wrong things in the past, but I can tell you clearly. The Nine-Tails' attack has absolutely nothing to do with Hiruzen. So I hope that you, as the Fifth Hokage, can give him some dignity. Consider it a plea from us two old folks."

As they spoke, the two advisors bowed slightly to Tsunade.

"There's no need for you two advisors to do this. Kakashi just came to me, and I've already agreed. The old man's funeral will proceed as planned, with the honors due to a Hokage," Tsunade said calmly.

Hearing this, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado breathed a sigh of relief. This was the only thing the two old guys could do for Hiruzen Sarutobi. Then Tsunade said, "So, what about Danzo? Let's not even talk about whether the Nine-Tails' attack was related to him, or whether he killed White Fang."

"Just the fact that he transplanted my grandfather's cells and so many Sharingan eyes is not something that can be easily overlooked."

"You should know that all the ninjas and people of Konoha, from top to bottom, are watching."

"If we continue to engage in favoritism and corruption now, I fear the people of Konoha will fall apart."

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado exchanged a glance, a serious look flashing in their eyes. Koharu tentatively suggested, "Then should we put him in solitary confinement?"

"It seems Danzo's confinement hasn't been lifted yet," Tsunade shrugged slightly.

"Should we remove him from all his posts?" The two advisors exchanged another glance, and Mitokado Homura added.

"Do you think he still holds any official position? And even if he is dismissed, as long as that disgusting Root of Calamity remains, his subordinates will still obey him," Tsunade sneered.

Koharu, turning to the next room, frowned and asked, "So what are you planning to do?"

Mitokado, echoing her husband's sentiments, added, "Tsunade... no, Fifth Hokage, please don't act rashly. Konoha has just suffered Orochimaru's wrath and can't afford any more trouble. If we force it, Danzo might do something desperate."

Tsunade said sternly, "It's because you old folks have been indulging him and protecting him that this guy has become so reckless and unscrupulous."

At this point, Tsunade casually pulled a stack of documents from her drawer and threw them on the table. "Take a good look, all of you. See what Danzo has been doing all these years?"

"Let's not talk about the distant past, let's talk about the recent past. Fujiwara Chiya, you should all know about this young man who has recently turned Konoha upside down."

"He was supposed to be an excellent ninja of Konoha, contributing to the protection of the village. But Danzo did something else. He offered to spare the life of his best friend in the Uchiha clan, and then ran off to have that guy and Itachi Uchiha, that patricide and matricide, wipe out the Uchiha clan for no reason."

"In the end, they didn't spare his close friend's life at all, and not only that, they wanted to kill him too. How could he agree to that? With the Sarutobi and Shimura clans wiped out, Danzo will bear the primary responsibility."

"And then there's Kabuto, one of Orochimaru's subordinates, the adopted son of the former orphanage director, Yakushi Nonou. Because he had once been in Root, he used the orphanage's funds to blackmail her into becoming a spy. In the end, he even orchestrated a scheme to make Kabuto and Yakushi Nonou kill each other, causing Kabuto, who was originally a very talented Konoha ninja, to accidentally kill his adoptive mother. He was forced to side with Orochimaru and become an enemy of Konoha."

At this point, Tsunade looked at Jiraiya, "And you should know about that Akatsuki organization, which recently emerged and is composed entirely of S-rank rogue ninja."

"Have you investigated that organization as well?" Jiraiya nodded and asked, frowning.

"You think I've just been gambling all these years?" A hint of guilt flashed in Tsunade's eyes as she avoided Jiraiya's gaze and said sharply, "As far as I know, Akatsuki was originally a truly peace-loving organization. But it was Danzo's instigation that led the organization down a dark path, and now it's hiding behind the scenes, eyeing Konoha with predatory intent, waiting for its chance to take revenge."

"Tell me, just how much hatred has Danzo instilled in Konoha? I'm not an old man; I don't need Danzo to do those dirty things for me. So I absolutely cannot continue to let Danzo run rampant."

"So what do you plan to do?" Jiraiya finally spoke, his face no longer bearing his usual playful smile, but instead becoming extremely serious.

Tsunade recalled Chiya's words, "Konoha has suffered under Danzo for too long. He has sown too much hatred in Konoha. Although he claims to be acting for Konoha, all he does is for his own benefit. Therefore, he must be severely punished."

"How should they be severely punished?" Jiraiya continued to ask.

Tsunade solemnly stated, "Disband Root. To clarify, I don't mean a nominal disbandment like the Third Hokage did, but a true disbandment. Furthermore, the Sharingan and the arm transplanted into my grandfather's cells must also be handed over. Considering he is a veteran of Konoha, I can allow him to spend the rest of his life under house arrest."

"Then you're going to kill him." Jiraiya was speechless, letting out a helpless sigh. He turned to the two advisors and asked in a deep voice, "What do you think?"

Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado exchanged a wry smile.

Indeed, Tsunade's punishment, though severe, was more than merciful.

After all, the things Danzo did were even more outrageous than those Orochimaru did.

However, they also knew Danzo's nature.

Danzo's greatest wish was to become Hokage.

He would do anything for this.

Once Root is truly disbanded and that arm is taken away, it would be tantamount to extinguishing Danzo's hope of becoming Hokage.

I'm afraid he'll rebel before the order is even delivered.

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