In Konoha, you call this a ninja tool?

Even Tsunade has now appeared in his office.

Things suddenly started to get tricky.

"Tsunade, don't worry. I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and give you an explanation."

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned to look at the ANBU ninja beside him and asked:

"Have the interrogation results come out yet?"

The ANBU ninja answered Hiruzen Sarutobi with utmost respect:

"Reporting to the Hokage, the results from the interrogation department are in."

Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes and nodded, saying, "Call Ibiki over."

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

After a while

Ibiki Morino, with a scar on his face,

Wearing a black trench coat, he walked into the Hokage's office and reported:

Lord Hokage, the interrogation has been completed.

I have confirmed the identities of those who tried to steal the Book of Seals tonight.

Most of them were indeed former members of the Root organization.

However, their tongues were sealed with magic, so it was impossible to obtain any further information from them.

There are still some people left whose identities are unknown.

By searching their memories, it can be confirmed that they were all exiled ninjas from the Land of Fire.

"For the past few years, we have maintained close financial dealings with the Shimura clan..."

Speaking of which,

The sequence of events that happened in the village tonight,

It's already pretty clear enough.

Washimura Danzo,

And the Shimura family behind him... they can't escape responsibility.

"Hey, old man, what are you dawdling about? This must be that old bastard Danzo Shimura pulling the strings behind the scenes!" Tsunade shouted loudly, hands on her hips, her beautiful face contorted with rage.

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, but still tried to comfort Tsunade:

"Since this matter may be related to the Shimura clan, I should at least call Shimura Danzo to my office and ask him about it properly."

"Tsunade, don't worry, I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly."

"Hmph!" Tsunade snorted coldly.

Even the person standing in front of her,

He was her teacher, Sarutobi, and also the current Third Hokage.

However, given Tsunade's temperament, she still didn't give him a friendly look.

Chapter 113 Standoff

In light of the changes that have occurred tonight,

In that instant, countless thoughts surged through Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind.

However, there was still no change in his expression.

Having held a high position for many years, he had long since mastered the art of concealing his emotions and hiding his true thoughts deep within his heart.

In the quiet night,

One by one, the lights that had been off came on.

The Hokage's office was brightly lit and filled with people.

Tsunade, along with the ninjas of the Second Assassination Squad of the Anbu, stood in front of Hiruzen Sarutobi, behind them were the Book of Sealing that they had brought back, and the corpses of the enemies.

They will not leave until this matter is resolved.

"Sarutobi, you were looking for me?"

When all is quiet

The office door was pushed open.

As soon as he entered, Shimura Danzo asked in a cold voice, his tone slightly unfriendly.

If you look closely, you'll notice that his face is somewhat pale, his forehead is covered in a layer of cold sweat, and even his steps are a bit unsteady.

Although he used Izanagi to evade the final, potentially fatal, ice-style ninjutsu attack when fighting that Tengu earlier,

However, the sword energy hidden within that ice escape technique...

It still caused some serious damage to his body.

He had just left the battlefield and returned to his clan when he encountered ninjas from the Anbu, who summoned him here.

At that moment, as he entered, he saw the huge scroll carried on the back of the ANBU ninja.

His face turned extremely ugly in an instant.

what happened?

He has already used a diversionary tactic to lure Tian Yu away.

Why did his Root subordinates still fail to seize the Book of Seals?

waste!

They're a complete bunch of useless trash!

A hint of resentment flashed in Shimura Danzo's eyes.

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi questioned him, "Danzo, do you know anything about what happened tonight?"

"Tonight? What's going on?" Danzo sneered.

With a "smack!"

Tsunade slammed her hand on the table again.

He stood up directly from the chair.

Her eyes flashed with a hint of ferocity as she directly pressed him for answers:

"Hey, old man, stop playing dumb!"

"Tonight, I personally dealt with those who stole the Book of Seals."

The torture squad's ninjas have extracted information from those people: they are your Root subordinates and members of the Shimura clan. How do you explain this?!

The moment Shimura Danzo saw the Book of Seals,

I already guessed that his plan for tonight had completely failed.

Therefore, when faced with Tsunade's questioning, his expression didn't change much.

He just couldn't understand it.

Why did he encounter Tsunade when he sent his men to steal the Book of Seals tonight?

Is it really just a coincidence?

There must be something fishy going on here, but Danzo doesn't have much time to think about it right now.

Faced with Tsunade's probing questions and Hiruzen Sarutobi's scrutinizing gaze,

Shimura Danzo's eyes were cold, but there was no sign of him backing down.

"Hehe, I don't know what happened, why should I explain to you?"

Do you have clear evidence that proves I was the one who instructed them to do this?

Heh, Tsunade, I'll let bygones be bygones this time because you're the granddaughter of the First Hokage.

But young people, it's best not to be so impetuous!

Have to admit,

Old ginger is spicier.

Moreover, especially someone like Danzo Shimura, who was already part of the upper echelons of Konoha.

Their attempts to shirk responsibility and their rhetoric are so egregious that it's impossible to find any fault with them.

"you……"

Tsunade was so angry she flew into a rage.

If this weren't in the Hokage's office...

She really wanted to go up and give that old bastard a good beating.

Seeing his hypocritical face made Tsunade feel nauseous.

When she chose to leave Konoha,

A large part of it is what she feels,

After her great-grandfather and great-uncle both died...

The higher-ups in Konoha are controlled by this group of people who have little real power but are adept at political maneuvering.

This made her feel that there was no point in staying in Konoha anymore.

If it weren't for meeting that kid Tianyu who she found somewhat interesting, she wouldn't have bothered coming back to see these old fogies.

Tsunade smiled coldly and said sarcastically:

"Heh, Danzo, who doesn't know that you founded Root and that it's full of your people? And among those people, there were even members of the Shimura clan. As the head of the Shimura clan, you're not going to tell me that none of this has anything to do with you, are you?"

However, Tsunade still appeared somewhat inexperienced when facing Danzo Shimura.