Chapter 351 - 350. Danzo

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Leo and the rest were escorted to their temporary residence.

Along the way the ninjas leading them would look back from time to time. Leo could even see them unconsciously placing their hands over their weapons in a way that would enable them to react as fast as they could if a situation pops up.

He wasn't bothered by it and looked around curiously.

Konoha had the setting of a miniature version of a small town.. There were shops lining both sides of the street, and people could be seen coming in and out of them.

After walking for five minutes they reached a house separated from the other structures around the area.

"Please stay here for a while. One of us will be outside at all times, if you need anything just call out to us."

Leo nodded.

He opened the door casually and entered with Shinobu.

Kabuto also entered with Nono. After he settled them down he was prepared to go meet the old man.

"Sit down. There is no need for you to meet that old man."

Leo suddenly spoke.

Kabuto was taken back for a moment before shaking his head, "No, I can't do that. That person is the Hokage."

Leo nodded in understanding and said, "I know. Still, you are not leaving."

Kabuto asked, "Why?"

Leo looked at him and asked, "Are you a fool or are you acting like one?"

Kabuto remained silent.

Leo sneered, "Your Hokage didn't show any reaction when I mentioned the person responsible for the mess at the entrance. Either he is exceptionally good at hiding his expressions or he wasn't all that surprised by that name popping up."

"And I am inclined towards the latter. I am sure you've thought of the same."

He looked at Kabuto and saw him sigh slightly.

"Who is this Danzo guy?"

Leo asked.

Kabuto sat down and explained, "Danzo is the Hokage's friend. Both of them were students of the 2nd Hokage and was in the squad."

"I see... you Hokage must know the character of this Danzo guy well. Hm..."

Leo stretched his body and slumped on the couch in the hall.

"Anyway, just stay put. Since we can be considered acquaintances I'll help you out."

Kabuto wanted to say something but ultimately he didn't.

As the both of them were talking Shinobu led Nono to the kitchen to see if they could make something.

Luckily there were some basic ingredients inside. They made do with what they had and cooked up a simple meal.

While they were eating the Hokage was having an emergency meeting with the high levels of Konoha.

An old man and a woman alongside a man with bandages wrapped around his eyes were seated in front of him.

"Danzo, give me an explanation."

The bandaged man was apparently the Danzo guy Leo had heard about.

"There is nothing more to say. Yakushi Kabuto abandoned a high ranked espionage mission and returned with strangers."

The Hokage frowned, "You know that's not what I'm asking."

Danzo looked at his old friend and said calmly, "Hiruzen, that man killed eight Tokubetsu Jounins without blinking an eye. He should be apprehended and interrogated. Who knows, he might be a spy send by the other villages."

The Hokage was deep in thought. Before the massacre at the entrance he sensed someone observing him, and it was coming from the direction of the entrance.

He understood someone capable had arrived. This man didn't bother to hide his presence and was announcing that he was here.

Such a person could either be a crazy person or he is confident in his strength.

And he was more inclined to believe the latter.

Thinking up to here he shook his head, "Without understanding their limits it's not a good option to be in conflict with them."

Danzo tapped the wooden cane in his hand on the ground lightly, "You are getting soft Hiruzen. After the death of the 4th Hokage the other villages are eyeing us like wolves. We need to show a tough stance to deter them."

The Hokage shot back a question, "And if your tough stance backfires?"

Danzo was silent for a second before answering, "It's better than groveling in front of them."

The Hokage was dissatisfied with his friend's brainless suggestion. He looked at the other two and asked.

"Koharu, Homura, what do you guys think?"

The old woman named Koharu replied, "I think we should take a lighter approach. That ninja named Kabuto abandoned his mission, that is a fact but there should be a reason for this."

"Jumping to conclusions will not serve us any better. I don't want to see another "White Fang" situation happening."

The Hokage turned silent when he heard her.

"I think Koharu is right. Let's find out the facts before thinking of a solution."

The Hokage nodded, "Alright. Then I'll visit those two."

Suddenly Danzo asked, "Kabuto should have been ordered to report to you, why isn't he here yet? Has he forgotten his duties?"

The Hokage faintly looked at his friend, "Someone as strong as that man is bound to be proud and arrogant. You blatantly attacking him must have dissatisfied him. So he must have stopped Kabuto."

Hmph!

Danzo scoffed. He got up and walked out after displaying his attitude.

The Hokage looked at his friend and shook his head. He didn't know when his friend had changed, he became ruthless and cold to everything and everyone around him.

Once Danzo was out of the Hokage building, his eyes turned cold.

"Fine an opportunity to kill Kabuto and Nono."

He said softly.

As he spoke the several figures flashed out of a dark corner and disappeared.

Danzo look towards the direction of Leo's and company's residence and said to himself.

'Kabuto, I never imagined you to break the seal I put on Nono. You have gone beyond my control and are a variable. You must not exist!'

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