As soon as these words came out, the Third Hokage narrowed his eyes slightly, waiting for Danzo's explanation.
Unlike the ANBU under his command, Danzo's roots can easily do many things. For example, Danzo is responsible for most of the spies placed in other ninja villages.
After all, spies want to plant a seal that will eliminate the source of disaster and avoid exposing the village's information.
As the Hokage, it was impossible for him to plant any vicious curse seal on the ninjas under his command.
Being stared at by the advisor elders and the Hokage, Danzo talked about his subordinates' investigation findings, and then said slowly: "Don't you think the timing of the appearance of the Akatsuki organization and the appearance of the Iwa ninja in Kusagakure Village is too coincidental?
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The Third Hokage and the advisor elders nodded in agreement.
According to Danzo, the timing of the appearance of the Iwa Ninja troops and Ohnoki was too much of a coincidence.
Almost as soon as the Akatsuki organization showed up in Kusagakure Village, Onoki chased into Kusagakure Village and started a battle. In addition, there were almost no Iwa ninjas among them, and the casualties were also doubtful.
But once they accepted Danzo's point of view, the third generation and the consultant elders couldn't help but frown.
If Iwagakure and the Akatsuki organization were to secretly unite, it would be terrible for the village.
Originally, Iwagakure's behavior of occupying Kusagakure had put tremendous pressure on the northwest of Fire Country. Coupled with the elusive and powerful Akatsuki organization, it was even more of a headache.
Originally, Konoha still had the numerical advantage, but Iwagakure undoubtedly made up for the Akatsuki organization's disadvantage.
The most important thing is that after investigating for so long, they still don't know where the Akatsuki organization's stronghold is.
Looking at Danzo for a long time, the Third Hokage asked in a deep voice: "Since you have deduced the alliance between Iwagakure and the Akatsuki organization, do you also know the base of the Akatsuki organization?"
"I know." Danzo pretended.
The Third Hokage glanced at Danzo coldly and said, "Then tell me..."
In order to track down the whereabouts of the Akatsuki organization, he had sacrificed many Anbu, and even his son and daughter-in-law died in Kirigakure. Danzo's betrayal made him impatient.
"The Land of Rain." After a moment of hesitation, Danzo spit out the name of the place.
"Ame Hidden Village?" The expressions of the third generation and the consultant elders changed slightly, and they looked at Danzo with strange eyes.
A few months ago, it was Danzo who personally ruled out Amegakure as an option. Now that he mentioned it again, it was undoubtedly a slap in the face.
Fortunately, Danzo was thick-skinned and quickly regained his composure and continued: "According to reliable information, the base of the Akatsuki organization is within the Kingdom of Rain and has already ruled the Hidden Rain Village."
In fact, when he first received the information, he didn't believe it.
But the information was revealed by members of the Akatsuki organization themselves, and the name "Akatsuki" reminded him of his dusty memories.
On the eve of Namikaze Minato's coming to power, he once cooperated with Sanshouyu of Amegakure Village.
Join forces with Sanshouyu, who has a firm grip on power, to destroy the ninja organization in the Land of Rain. That organization is also named "Akatsuki".
He could not connect the disappeared organization with the current Akatsuki organization.
But that’s the fact. The Akatsuki organization today is the ‘Akatsuki’ of the past.
"Ame Hidden Village..." After seeing Danzo's serious expression, Sandai no longer had any doubts, but sighed deeply in his heart.
When he mentioned Yuyin, he couldn't help but think of the Sansho Fish Demigod.
It was precisely because of this troublesome ninja that the small country in the midst of the Fourth War remained neutral in the Third Ninja War.
The reason for all this is that during the Second Ninja War, all the countries suffered a lot in the Amegakure Village.
Seemingly sensing the Third Hokage's thoughts, Danzo once again said something astonishing: "In the Amegakure Village, Sansho Fish has not been seen for several years."
"That's it..." Sandai fell into silence.
As the leader of a village, not showing up for a long time can already explain the problem.
The missing third-generation Kazekage was made into a human puppet, and the fourth-generation Mizukage who stayed behind closed doors was also manipulated and played by the masked man.
After accepting the statement that the Akatsuki organization is lurking in Yugakure, he can accept it even if he is told that the demigod will die.
At this time, Xiaochun, who was keeping silent next to him, changed the topic: "Let's not mention the affairs of Xiao organization for now. The current public opinion in the village cannot be stopped."
"Yes, the recent rumors in the village are a bit excessive." Mito Monoyan agreed.
The Third Hokage's expression changed upon hearing this, and he looked at the two advisor elders beside him.
The rumor that Koharu and Mito Kaden mentioned when they went to bed was naturally the public opinion that aroused after Uchibo handed over his ninja sword.
Uchibo is the winner of the battle and a very 'prestigious' ninja in the village.
After that challenge, the ninja sword fell into the hands of the loser Kisame, which naturally caused dissatisfaction among the ninjas in the village.
Coupled with the other ninja clan adding fuel to the fire, rumors gradually spread in the village that the top officials were weak.
Even these old friends around me played a big role in it.
After all, the damage was to their own prestige as the 'Hokage'. After losing their prestige, they were able to take the opportunity to seize a lot of power.
Although he and they are both high-ranking members of the Hokage clan, they work together to suppress the ninja clan in the village.
But within this small group, there are also differences between high and low.
But now, after hearing the news about the secret alliance between Akatsuki Organization and Iwagakure, they began to worry about their prestige again.
"Then what should you do?" The Third Hokage asked, staring at Koharu and Mito Kadobu who were sleeping.
Before they could speak, the third generation waved his hand to indicate that the meeting was over.
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A few hours later, the third generation met with Hyugazo and Uchibo in the office.
Looking at the two familiar yet unfamiliar ninjas, Sandai bit his pipe and said gently: "Last time I asked you to hand over the Samehada sword. I hope you can understand. After all, this is related to the alliance between the village and Kirigakure."
Recently, there are rumors in the village that three generations have always known about it, so they did not try to control it.
On the one hand, it was because matters concerning the alliance distracted him, and on the other hand, even he had no way to refute the authenticity of those rumors.
In any case, he asked the village's respected ninja to hand over the trophies that were regarded as weapons.
The ninja swords obtained by killing ninja swordsmen in battle are now easily handed over at the negotiation table.
Hinata Zou, on his side, expressed understanding when faced with the Third Hokage's explanation.
Looking at the third generation, he kept enduring and tried not to laugh out loud. On the other hand, he was also waiting for the benefits that the third generation was about to promise.
The third generation summoned them this time and promised no benefits.
Even if they didn't care at all, the other ninjas in the village would feel chilled.
These ninjas might not say anything openly, but secretly they would stumble upon the Sandaime.
This chapter has been completed!