Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 258 Danzo's Utter Frustration

"I don't acknowledge it. Everyone agreed to it back then, so why should I bear the responsibility alone?" Danzo retorted, sticking his neck out.

"That's not how it works. All the ideas we came up with were within the rules, but yours were outside the rules."

"We also felt it was inappropriate, but we were giving you face out of friendship," said Mitokado Yan.

"Heh heh..." Danzo sneered, "If you felt it was inappropriate, why didn't you bring it up then?"

"Don't try to fob me off with your excuses. I know that's true, and I won't fall for it."

"Didn't Men Yan say he was giving you face?" said Xiao Chun from the next room.

"If you're not willing to take responsibility, then you'll be suspended indefinitely. From now on, Root will no longer be independent of the Dark Division and will be completely merged into the Dark Division."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was truly formidable, launching a fierce attack on Danzo's vital points right from the start!

Faced with the combined attack of his three old comrades, Danzo was overwhelmed and had no choice but to settle for second best.

"I'm willing to pay, but you have to give me another sum of money."

"Are you obsessed with money?"

"We just gave you some money two days ago. Do you think the administration department can print money?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, his expression displeased.

Konoha naturally doesn't have the right to issue currency; otherwise, the ninja wouldn't have to work so hard to earn money by completing missions, allowing the daimyo to allocate funds.

Danzo, naturally unable to reveal that Root and his own money had been stolen again, could only stubbornly insist, "Just tell me, are you going to give it to me or not?"

The three exchanged glances, and finally Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Here you go, but only half of what was allocated two days ago."

"Stop haggling. If you don't agree, then forget it. You're suspended indefinitely."

Danzo silently calculated that half of the allocated funds could at least solve the immediate crisis and buy him a lot of time to make money outside the village.

"Okay, but don't send any money yet."

"That kid will probably make an exorbitant demand. Let's wait until this is over before we fight back."

"Also, I only agree to give it to two people; no more than that."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded slightly and said, "Yes, no problem."

"Finish today's work today. Go back and bring me the account book and list. I'll send someone to inform Uchiha Gen."

"Um."

Half an hour later, Uchiha Gen and the Konoha F4 gathered at the Hokage Building.

Despite being outnumbered four to one, Uchiha Gen remained calm and composed, showing no fear.

Inside the room, Danzo's face was ashen, and he remained motionless, as if his buttocks were firmly welded to the chair...

In Danzo's eyes, even though Uchiha Gen's strength had surpassed his, he was still inferior to him in age, seniority, status, and power.

Apologizing to someone who is inferior to you overall is too embarrassing and too difficult.

It has never been easy for someone of higher status to admit their mistakes and apologize to someone of lower status.

The analogy may not be entirely accurate, but it's similar to a father apologizing to his son, a master apologizing to his servant, or an emperor issuing an edict of self-reproach.

Danzo remained calm and composed, and Uchiha Gen was not in a hurry either, waiting patiently and even leisurely picking up his teacup and slowly sipping his tea...

This arrogant and smug attitude only fueled Danzo's anger, and his hatred grew stronger and stronger...

You brat, you've gone too far in bullying me!

It can only be said that if you have preconceived notions about a person beforehand, then whatever they do will be wrong.

While the two of them were able to remain calm, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane were all somewhat unsteady.

Are you kidding me?

We need to resolve this quickly. There are still many things to deal with, and if we continue to delay, I'll definitely have to work overtime tonight.

Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other two urged him on one after another.

Unable to withstand the pressure, Shimura Danzo could only slowly get up, suppressing his shame and anger as he bowed and said, "I'm sorry, I really went too far in that matter, please forgive me."

Danzo's old face was burning red after he finished speaking...

Uchiha Gen put down his teacup and said seriously, "I'll forgive you this time, but there won't be a next time."

"Furthermore, let me tell you that those at the top should abide by the rules even more, because they are the biggest beneficiaries of the rules."

"If ninjas are not bound by rules and can act recklessly, I, a young man, am sure I don't need to remind them of the consequences..."

What this young man said makes a lot of sense; no wonder he's so difficult for them to handle.

Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other two thought to themselves.

The reason the three of them had such thoughts was largely due to the fact that it wasn't them who offered an apology.

"I...I understand," Danzo said, barely suppressing his frustration.

Damn it, he's a Hokage, why does he need a little kid like you to lecture him?

"Alright, next item."

Upon hearing this, Danzo took out the Root's account book from his sleeve and placed it on the table.

Uchiha Gen frowned and looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi and the other two, saying, "If you're wrong, admit it; if you're going to get hit, stand up straight."

"It seems Elder Danzo is only outwardly convinced, not inwardly. He's probably plotting revenge right now..."

"Danzo!" Hiruzen Sarutobi shouted coldly.

Helpless, Danzo could only pick up the account book with a sigh, hold it in both hands, and hand it to Uchiha Gen.

"That's more like it."

Taking the ledger, Uchiha Gen looked directly at the balance, then placed the ledger on the table and said, "We should leave some operating funds for the Root ninjas. I'll take four-fifths of the balance."

That bastard, just as expected, demanded an exorbitant amount. The money I finally managed to get was gone before I could even enjoy it.

"Here you go," Danzo said through gritted teeth, his face ashen.

"For the last option, you can choose two people. Is that acceptable?"

"Barely acceptable."

Danzo learned his lesson this time and didn't cause any more trouble. He knew that if he did something now, he would be the one in the most embarrassing situation, so he very politely handed over the list of Root's reserve personnel.

Uchiha Gen flipped through the list and saw two familiar names, but he didn't see the name he most wanted to see.

That's true. As for the future Yamato, even if Kou is not a formal Root ninja now, Danzo would never put him on the list.

Even if you force him to give it to him, he won't get it. How could Danzo, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and the others allow the Uchiha to obtain the power of Wood Release?

That would be terrible!

Well, these two are not bad either; they have value now and in the future.

"I want these two people."

Uchiha Gen took out a pen and drew a small circle around two names on the list.

As a leader, it's perfectly reasonable for him to carry a pen with him, right?

Danzo took the list and glanced at it. His lips twitched violently, and he felt a pang of pain in his heart.

What kind of luck does this guy have?

He actually picked the two most outstanding people on the list right away, without listing out all the data.

"Elder Danzo, is there a problem?" Uchiha Gen asked with a smile.

"No problem, here you go. They're just average on the list."

The saying goes, "Even if you lose the battle, you can't lose the moral high ground." Danzo quickly adjusted his demeanor and put on an act of complete indifference.

"It's good that there are no problems."

"Also, I hope they deliver it in perfect condition, so there won't be any unexpected problems," Uchiha Gen warned veiledly.

"Hmph, can't you understand human language?"

"They're only of average skill, and they're Konoha ninjas, how could I possibly do anything underhanded?"

Seizing the opportunity, Danzo quickly countered.

Uchiha Gen smiled faintly, not angry at all.

Danzo's behavior precisely illustrates his reluctance and heartache.

He felt it necessary to remind him of this, as it wouldn't be surprising if Danzo did something like destroying what he couldn't have.

Danzo felt a tightness in his chest, as if he had punched cotton...

"This matter has been resolved. Thank you, Hokage, for your intervention."

"I still have a lot of things to attend to at the police department, so I'll take my leave now."

"Um."