- I've heard similar reports," the more serious Uchiha head nodded, looking like he was ready to jump into action at the first wrong move from the head of Anbu Ne, "and in Otafuku, almost all of the gambling organizations have been slaughtered, and the officials covering them have either disappeared or been involved in various unpleasant situations that have led to their dismissal. But none of them had asked for Konoha's help despite the obvious threat from the newcomers, or those requests simply hadn't gotten through.
Given Danzo's attitude toward sharingan wielders, I'd be surprised if Todoroki-san didn't take full advantage of the chance to take out a longtime adversary in the current situation.
- Indeed, I've had informants report suspicious changes in the criminal organizations of the Fire Nation not long ago," Nara said, frowning and glaring at Shimura with a suspicious look, "but I haven't been able to find out anything about the identities of the new players, especially since they were forced out of the capital by the locals who hired mercenaries, and it all started after Anbu Ne's funding was cut.
If I didn't know that my uncle had prepared the situation in advance to eliminate the one-eyed shinobi from the political arena, simply warning me before the meeting not to be surprised, I would have believed in his sincere suspicion.
But his knowledge of the situation in the capital surprised me a little - Shimura's guys were cleaning up the loose ends quite well, and even the information that was available to me through the clan's channels didn't contain any specifics.
The other heads of Konoha's noble clans, who also had their own informants, nodded affirmatively, showing that these weren't just allegations and that they were getting information about what was going on in the country, in one form or another.
The Hokage, who had kept his gaze fixed on his longtime comrade, was getting darker and darker with every passing moment. It was amazing how Shimura expected to be able to keep all the actions of his subordinate forces a secret from an entire village of shinobi.
- Commander! - Sarutobi's voice suddenly rang out, thundering through the hall.
- Yes, Hokage-sama? - Anbushnik was on one knee beside him.
- What does Anbu know about this matter?
- Nothing, Hokage-sama," the man didn't hesitate for a second, "there have been no reports of any changes in the shadowy part of the country, nor any requests for help - the monthly reports indicate that the situation has been stable for months.
- So, in addition to the fact that you took such significant measures without my notification and consent," the Professor almost gritted his teeth, "you also dared to turn over Anbu fighters who were purposefully blocking the dissemination of information! There's a limit to everything, Danzo, and that includes my patience!
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