Chapter 161
Danzo's emotions fluctuated greatly, and even his breathing became unsteady.
Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Danzo before raising his hand toward Haruto Saito. "Go on! And remember my warnings."
"Yes!" Haruto Saito tightly gripped the scroll, responded swiftly, then turned and quickly left.
Danzo stared intensely at Haruto Saito's back. Only after Haruto stepped out and closed the door did he abruptly turn to Hiruzen Sarutobi and demand, "Hiruzen! Why did you give the Flying Thunder God Technique to that brat?"
"He completed the task I assigned him and brought more benefits to the Leaf Village. This is what he earned," Hiruzen Sarutobi said indifferently, his tone light, as if the Flying Thunder God Technique was nothing significant.
"Hiruzen!" Danzo removed his mask, eyes widening as he glared at the Hokage. "That kid's background is highly questionable! How can you just hand over the Flying Thunder God Technique to him?" His agitation was obvious.
"There's no reason not to," Hiruzen Sarutobi sat down behind his desk, glancing sideways at Danzo. "It's just a ninjutsu. Whether he can master it is still unknown, so why are you so worried? He won't pose a threat to the Leaf Village."
Danzo's expression darkened, and after taking a deep breath, he asked slowly, "How exactly did he gain your trust?" This was something Danzo couldn't comprehend. He wasn't aware of what Tsunade and the others had reported to Hiruzen that day, nor had Hiruzen shared any details with anyone else.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Danzo in silence.
His posture made it clear—he wasn't going to explain!
He had no obligation to. He was the Hokage. Some things only he needed to know!