Double-transformation: I, Sakura Haruno! Will crush the pirates!

"Other gods!"

The most powerful illusion technique, which is said to require a cooldown period of more than ten years each time it is used, has been activated!

However, when Shimura Danzo looked at the genius in front of him with a smug expression, a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.

call out!

A flash of pink light appeared, and the one who met Shimura Danzo's gaze with his Kotoamatsukami was actually a Root ninja behind Sakura.

"Do not--!"

The mournful cry echoed through the frosty forest, causing Hiruzen Sarutobi and the ninjas behind him to feel heartbroken.

The power of the Mangekyou Sharingan pierced the head of the Root ninja, twisting his will and turning him into Danzo's puppet.

The shuriken pattern in his eye sockets also faded and disappeared, turning into ordinary three-tomoe Sharingan.

The book once said: Life is full of surprises.

Look how happy Mr. Shimura Danzo is, having just gained an absolutely loyal subordinate.

The cold wind outside the village stirred up the frost and snow on the ground. Sakura Haruno pushed aside an ice sculpture and strolled over.

Seeing Danzo's 'extreme joy', the girl put her hands behind her back and kicked the ice crystals on the ground.

A knowing smile blossomed on her beautiful face:

"Congratulations, Hokage Supporter!"

At this moment, Shimura Danzo couldn't hear Haruno Sakura's sincere congratulations at all.

Because the Uchiha clan was not wiped out, he possessed only two Sharingan eyes in total.

One of them, the Kaleidoscope Kotoamatsukami from Shisui, was considered by Danzo Shimura as his trump card.

It was precisely because of a rare talent like Haruno Sakura that he decided to use her and unleash her potential.

But now...it's all gone, everything is gone!

Kotoamatsukami is gone, Sakura Haruno ran away, the Root was flattened, and that bastard Hiruzen Sarutobi even led a group of people to witness his Sharingan.

Ah, life!

However, the others present had a different experience from Shimura Danzo, who was heartbroken.

Eight long years have passed, and what has risen from the ashes of silence is the space-time ninjutsu that once dominated the ninja world!

Hiruzen Sarutobi was stunned, and Yamanaka Inoichi, Nara Shikaku, and Akimichi Choza froze—and it wasn't just them.

At this moment, countless ANBU ninjas fell silent in unison:

"—Flying Thunder God!?"

Even faster than Hiruzen Sarutobi was the Ino-Shika-Cho trio behind him.

Yamanaka Inoichi used his Instantaneous Body Technique to suddenly appear in front of Sakura, directly separating her from Shimura Danzo.

Nara Shikaku and Akimichi Choza acted like two gatekeepers, blocking the intense gazes of other ninjas directed at Sakura from two different angles.

"Sakura, how are you?"

With his teammates watching over him, Yamanaka Inoichi finally crouched down to check on Haruno Sakura's condition.

"I didn't..."

Sakura was about to tell Yamanaka Inoichi that she was safe, but when she saw his rapidly blinking eyes, she gave him a knowing look.

Her whole body stiffened, and the power of the Devil Fruit surged up her cheeks, turning her face deathly pale.

"Ouch, Uncle Haiyi, it hurts all over my body..."

The tearful girl collapsed weakly, and Yamanaka Inoichi caught her, letting out a sorrowful cry.

"Lord Hokage, this matter demands an explanation!"

Nara Shikaku also stepped forward at the opportune moment and questioned Sarutobi Hiruzen in a respectful tone.

Despite the fact that the Ino-Shika-Cho trio are usually staunch supporters of the Hokage lineage, the current situation prevents them from continuing to stand on Hiruzen Sarutobi's side.

Because Shimura Danzo did something that the ninja clan could never tolerate: he stole someone else's bloodline limit.

Therefore, as the leader of the Jonin class and also the head of a secret technique clan, Shikaku can question this matter on behalf of the Anbu members from the ninja clans behind Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Their ninja clans were fighting desperately on the front lines to protect Konoha, while Danzo Shimura was ruthlessly harassing their clansmen from the rear. Even if the Uchiha clans were the ones starting this trend, it was something that the ninja clans could never accept.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi were to forcibly issue a gag order, it would only create a greater rift between the village and the ninja clan.

It would be better for Shikaku to point out the problem directly, so as to prevent the situation from escalating to a more serious level.

Incidentally, it can also help Sakura vent her anger.

"Um, this..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pondered; he absolutely could not admit to such a thing.

Otherwise, he would never be known as Hokage again, and would be forever stigmatized for decades to come.

—Therefore, Danzo Shimura, let's begin!

"Danzo, you've gone too far!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's deep voice rang out, his angry expression fixed on Danzo Shimura.

"Hiruzen, you know I'm doing this all for Konoha!"

I could tell from my old friend that he wanted to take the blame himself.

Danzo Shimura also understood that if this matter were to be exposed to Hiruzen Sarutobi, both of them would be finished.

So he took the blame and looked to Hiruzen Sarutobi for help.

—Monkey, get me out!

Unfortunately, Danzo Shimura, full of hope, was destined to receive no reply.

"This matter has had a very serious impact. You are hereby relieved of your duties as Hokage's assistant and leader of Root, and temporarily imprisoned in the Anbu prison pending further investigation by the other two Hokage's assistants before being put on trial!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi spoke sharply and seemed to be a righteous and honorable man, but he didn't have a single rule for punishment that was actually implemented.

"Please rest assured, everyone, the village will investigate this matter thoroughly and will not tolerate it!"

Seeing that he had already said that, what other opinions could the ninjas of the ninja clan have? They couldn't very well go up and start a fight with the Third Hokage in public, could they? Or was it that the suggestion box in the village really had the function of collecting opinions?

Therefore, many ninja clans in the Anbu lowered their heads and expressed their dissatisfaction with Hiruzen Sarutobi's actions through silence.

Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi wished he could drag Danzo Shimura back and give him a good dressing down.

But right now, how should we deal with these ninjas, and even cover them up before public opinion takes hold...?

With his mind racing, Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced to the side and saw Sakura Haruno 'wailing' beside him.

Look who this is, a wild Flying Thunder God user, and she seems to be trying to divert public attention!

"Ahem, Inoichi, I think the most urgent thing is to send Sakura to the hospital. After all, she is a rare new sprout in our Konoha."

A seemingly casual word of concern caused many ninjas to temporarily set aside their previous matters.

Flying Thunder God! That's the user of the Flying Thunder God.

Konoha now has new users of space-time ninjutsu, even if these ninjas lack the talent and ability to learn the complete Flying Thunder God Technique.

But just like the Fourth Generation's guard team back then, surely we could learn a youth-oriented collaborative version!

For a moment, many ninjas felt a tickle in their throats and swallowed hard.

"Yes, Hokage-sama!"

Yamanaka Ino nodded, picked up Sakura, and ran towards the village hospital.

The ninjas of the Anbu followed Yamanaka Inoichi's leaping figure up and down through the forest with shifting eyes.

Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi lit his pipe, and the smoke he exhaled obscured his face.

"Go if you want, we can disband now!"

As soon as he finished speaking, many ANBU ninjas vanished instantly.

Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his gaze to Root and sighed.

The real work that he needs to handle is only just beginning.

.

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Meanwhile, inside Konoha Hospital.

Sakura is receiving bandages from a medical ninja.

"To be honest, I have never seen a patient injured like her before. It's good that you arrived early."

After finishing the diagnostic report, the female medical ninja in front of her looked up at the adult accompanying Sakura.

"Is it serious?!"

Yamanaka Inoichi's heart skipped a beat.

After the doctor finished bandaging Sakura, he shook his head and said:

"No, what I mean is, if you had arrived any later, her injuries might have healed on their own."

Yamanaka Haiichi: "..."

The medical ninja quickly signed his name on the medical record card and then urged the two to be discharged.

"Anyway, Uncle Haiyi, thank you so much for today!"

As Sakura walked out of the hospital, she 'heard' Yamanaka Inoichi's self-reproachful words, clapped her hands, and thanked him.

"Sakura, I..."

Before Yamanaka Inoichi could speak, Haruno Sakura interrupted him.

"If Uncle Haiyi feels bad about it, then please do me a favor: please keep today's events a secret from my parents!"

Sakura clasped her hands together in a pleading gesture, her soft, coquettish tone making it impossible for Yamanaka Ino, as an elder, to refuse.

Sakura then waved to Yamanaka Inoichi.

"It's getting late, I have to go back now. Goodbye, Uncle Haiyi!"

Watching the girl disappear into the street with a whoosh, Yamanaka Inoichi realized with a start that Sakura, as the user of the Flying Thunder God Technique, could not possibly be so easily controlled by Root.

It turns out the whole night was...

Stopping his thoughts abruptly, Yamanaka Inoichi lit a cigarette for himself with a sigh.

"What an incredible child!"

Chapter 50 Men, those who know, know!

A few days later, after investigation by the other two Hokage assistant advisors from Konoha Village.

The court found Shimura Danzo guilty of his crimes and imposed the maximum penalty on him!

The investigation process? Sorry, it involves village secrets and cannot be disclosed to the public.

The verdict? Didn't I tell you that you would receive the maximum penalty?

Hey, why are you so inquisitive! Tell me, are you a spy sent by another ninja village?

Amidst the rampant rumors, Konoha continued its peaceful daily routine.

In the center of the village, at the Hokage Building.

Hiruzen Sarutobi opened the window, pipe in mouth, and took a breath of fresh air.

"When did you get back? You didn't even give me a heads-up."

"Hey! Old man, that's an interesting point. Didn't you send people all over the world looking for me?"

A man with long white hair stood on the roof of the Hokage Building, leaning against the building's exterior wall.

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled. This disciple, who seemed the most absurd and unconventional, was actually the one among all the disciples he had taken in who made him feel the most warmth.

"A young prodigy has recently emerged in the village, and she has caused quite a stir."