A whole batch of chakra metal-just gone!
And the logistics department was mostly managed by Koharu and Homura. If the chakra metal had disappeared, it was undoubtedly tied to them.
Homura chuckled bitterly. He opened his mouth to admit the truth but found himself at a loss for words.
The Third Hokage's face grew darker, the anger simmering inside him rising as he glared at Koharu and Homura.
"Hiruzen, there's no need to look at us like that," Koharu finally said. "This matter has nothing to do with us. You should ask Danzō. He's the one who took the metal. We only found out about it afterward."
Why should they take the fall for Danzō's actions?
In times of trouble, survival instinct kicks in, and they had no qualms about throwing Danzō under the bus to save themselves.
If they didn't, they'd end up being the ones to suffer.
"Danzō..."
Third Hokage clenched his fists, his breathing becoming more rapid as he struggled to contain his rising fury.
"Send for Danzō," He ordered, his voice barely controlled.
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
An Anbu appeared in the office and disappeared just as silently, heading out to summon Danzō.
Hiruzen looked livid.
This is all Danzō's doing, not ours, Koharu and Homura communicated with each other through their gazes.
They had no intention of defending Danzō-selling him out was their best option. Once Hiruzen had calmed down, they could plead for leniency on Danzō's behalf.
Before long, Danzō entered the Hokage's office, walking slowly with his cane.
"Hiruzen, what do you need me for? If it's not urgent, don't waste my time. Root suffered heavy losses, and I'm busy recruiting replacements."
As he mentioned this, Danzō ground his teeth, silently cursing to himself.
The various clans had refused to send any of their people to join Root. Danzō had been eyeing the Uchiha and Hyuga clans in particular for a while now, but the Third Hokage wouldn't allow him to recruit from them.
Left with no choice, Danzō had turned to the smaller clans. Unfortunately, they had also refused.
Root had taken heavy losses, and with the Third Hokage using the war's toll as an excuse, he was unwilling to provide Danzo with any significant support.
Without the Hokage's full backing, rebuilding Root would be an uphill battle.
"Let's leave Root aside for now."
Third Hokage's mood soured even further at Danzō's words.
Koharu and Homura were speechless. Danzō, are you blind? Can't you see how upset Hiruzen is?
"Why did you take the chakra metal from the logistics department?" Hiruzen demanded.
"Huh?"
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