Danzo's words were very clear, and Lei Luo clearly understood the other party's hidden meaning. Basically, if it weren't for me, Danzo, to protect you, Lei Luo's private actions would definitely have serious consequences.
At first, he admitted that Lei Luo had done a good job this time, and then specifically emphasized the "mistake". Lei Luo felt that this was a balance of merit and demerit to some extent, with no reward or punishment?
Sure enough, what Danzo said later directly confirmed Lei Luo's guess: "
"I have always kept in mind the provocation of Kirigakure Village a while ago. Although you made the village angry, it was only out of your own will, so..."
"This time, you have no credit for killing the Seven Ninja Swordsmen. You have no fault for leaving without saying goodbye. Your merits and demerits are equal to each other. Are you convinced?"
Although he had expected this result for a long time, Lei Luo still felt a little strange after Danzo actually said it.
Just because, no matter how aggressive Danzo is, Konoha has clearly ceased war with Kirigakure.
Under such a general environment, he secretly killed Kirigakure's elite ninjas and took the initiative to stir up trouble. It is not a small matter no matter how you look at it, right?
Danzo picked it up and put it down so gently, apparently not caring about the opinions of the Konoha dove faction, including Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Hokage.
Thinking of this, Lei Luo glanced at Danzo and saw that the other party was just looking at him indifferently, as if waiting for his answer, so he said: "I am naturally convinced by this result..."
Before Lei Luo finished speaking, Danzo nodded slightly and said, "That's enough."
After saying that, Danzo turned around, turned his back to Lei Luo and waved, gesturing for the latter to follow him.
Seeing this situation, Lei Luo did not move his feet, but asked Danzo doubtfully: "I said...don't you feel that something is missing?"
Lei Luo originally thought that Danzo would take the opportunity to bargain with him and ask for the droplets and stitches. He even thought of an excuse to refuse, but judging from the attitude shown by the other party, it seemed that he did not mean this.
And this doesn't seem to fit Danzo's character.
Faced with something that obviously went against common sense, Lei Luo's choice was to ask directly, and now he would clarify the matter about the Ninja Sword.
Not only would it easily lead to conflicts between him and Danzo, but also because he would rely on Danzo in many ways afterwards, so there was no need to create a lot of hidden dangers with a few ninja swords, it was not worth it.
Even if he still refuses in the end, there is a big difference between mentioning it or not, talking about it or not. Lei Luo believes that this can show his sincerity.
No one in this world is a fool. Lei Luo killed Murashi Jinpachi and Kasumi Kushimaru, so it was almost inevitable that he would seize the droplets and stitches.
It was impossible for Danzo not to be aware of this, but he didn't even mention it. Lei Luo was somewhat confused about what the other party was thinking, so he wanted to understand Danzo's motives.
Simply, if you Danzo don't ask, I'll ask for you.
"What's missing?"
After a pause, Danzo kept his back to Lei Luo, repeated these four words in a low voice, raised his head slightly and thought for a while, and then asked in a slightly funny tone:
"Are you referring to the ninja swords of Muuri Jinpachi and the others?"
After saying that, Danzo turned around and faced Lei Luo again. He first observed the latter carefully. Seeing that Lei Luo didn't answer, but just nodded slightly, he couldn't help but said:
"Lei Luo, Lei Luo...who do you think I am?"
First, he asked a question in return. Seeing that Lei Luo was just looking at him calmly, with no intention of replying, Danzo's face turned dark and he paused his cane fiercely:
"Don't look at me all over, Lei Luo!" His brows knitted together for a moment, Danzo scolded him with a slightly angry expression, and then said directly:
"For capable subordinates, I will never be stingy in cultivating them, nor will I care about a slight inclination of resources. This is completely different from the hypocritical Hiruzen!"
"Since Muuri Jinpachi and Kashikushimaru were killed by you, then their ninja tools will naturally be your trophies. The village will not covet these things!"
Danzo spoke with full confidence, and the anger on his face didn't seem to be fake, but based on these alone, Lei Luo couldn't tell whether what the other party said was true or not.
After all, the integrity of politicians has always been very low. The fact that Danzo has been able to occupy a high-level position in Konoha for many years without falling down is enough to show that he is not a simple person.
According to Lei Luo's past impression of Danzo, synonyms such as greed and ruthlessness have almost become the latter's labels. It is not at all that Danzo can be so generous this time and regard the two ninja swords as if they are nothing.
It doesn’t fit the person’s personality.
Although there was some hesitation in his heart, Danzo had already shown such an attitude, so Lei Luo would not be stupid enough to question it, since he had already said what needed to be said anyway.
If Danzo picks another fight because of this afterwards, Lei Luoke won't admit it.
"I understand." He replied briefly, and a smile appeared on Lei Luo's face at the right time, as if he was apologizing for "looking down on" the other party just now.
Immediately afterwards, Lei Luo no longer hesitated, quickly put away the two corpses on the ground, walked to Danzo's side, and at the same time raised his hand toward the front, indicating that you should come first.
The atmosphere seemed to have returned to normal. Danzo turned his head slightly, glanced at Lei Luo imperceptibly, and then said lightly: "During the time you left, the war situation has changed a little..."
Along the way, Danzo dragged his crutch and walked slowly and leisurely towards the entrance of the root base, while Lei Luo followed him step by step, with an attitude of listening attentively.
"Iwayin Village has officially declared war on us. The war situation in Fengyin Village is intensifying. Yunyin Village is still standing still. Yuyin Village is on the defensive as a whole. It seems that the desire to attack is not strong. But Wuyin Village... something is wrong.
"
"Mist Hidden Village?"
Thinking of the information he read from Muuri Jinpachi's mind, Lei Luo's heart moved and he asked: "What happened to Kirigakure Village?"
"In recent months, Kirigakure Village has been recalling ninjas from outside the village, and at the same time purging local forces in coastal countries. It seems that they are planning to make a big move."
Having said this, Danzo narrowed his eyes slightly, and a few rays of cold light appeared in his eyes unconsciously.
"Through discussions with Hiruzen and the others, as well as analysis and judgment of the clearing routes of the Kirigakure, I believe that the Kirigakure Village is plotting against Uzushio Village."
"What they are doing now is probably preparatory work for the war, in order to construct a coastal defense line and establish a complete blockade of Uzushio Village."
"Internally, avoid fish slipping through the net, and externally, avoid interference from other great ninja villages."
"Whirlpool Village..." After repeating the term in a low voice, Lei Luo suddenly understood:
I remember that when I watched the Naruto anime in my previous life, there was no accurate mention of the Kingdom of Uzumaki and the time of its demise. It only said that "the various tribes were afraid of the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan, so they attacked them in groups, resulting in the complete destruction of the Kingdom of Uzumaki."