Chapter 117: Ch. 117 The Sealed Land
Inside the Root base, Danzo listened to his subordinate's report, his eyes narrowing slightly.
Just yesterday, he had completed a major surgery, successfully implanting both the Sharingan and cells from the First Hokage into his body, achieving a delicate balance.
This balance was fragile and needed to be constantly maintained with sealing techniques, which was troublesome, but his combat ability had undoubtedly been enhanced.
At this moment, upon hearing the news that both Uchiha Sasuke and Uchiha Shinji had left the village, his surprise was understandable.
"Hmph, Hiruzen must be getting old if he's letting Sasuke leave the village."
With a cold snort, Danzo began to formulate his own plan.
He had been observing Sasuke's growth closely, and he rated Sasuke no less highly than Shisui and Itachi. For this reason, he felt it was his responsibility to safeguard the Hidden Leaf from the shadows, and it was best to recruit Sasuke into Root as soon as possible.
As for Uchiha Shinji, that situation was even simpler.
In Danzo's eyes, any Leaf shinobi who dared defy him was no different from a traitor. Killing such a person was justified.
"I am the Root that protects the Hidden Leaf. If Hiruzen is too old for the task, then the burden of safeguarding the village will fall to me!"
Having made his decision, he ordered the subordinate in front of him, "Assemble an elite squad immediately. Secretly follow the group from the Land of Demons. Once they are outside the Land of Fire, seize Uchiha Sasuke and eliminate Uchiha Shinji."