Ch. 72. Trial in the Conference Room. [1]

Mizuki also knew that Sandaime called him back to Konoha this time, nominally to inquire about the death of ANBU, but in fact, it was most likely to plan to kill him.

　　Konoha has already suffered a lot of losses because of Mizuki.

　　Those who had lost before were all root-ninjas.

　　Sandaime doesn't have to feel bad for Danzo's "die-hard loyalist."

　　But this time, it was three ANBU who died, the mainstay of the village.

　　The heart of Sandaime are definitely bleeding.

　　But even so, Mizuki still planned to return to the village and fight for it again.

　　He really wanted to stay in Konoha.

　　There are many talents, a good environment, delicious food, but the boss is an indecisive old man who is easy to bully...

　　Where to find a better place to live?

　　As for being a missing-ninja, Mizuki would never take this path unless forced to do so.

　　Look at Orochimaru, look at Zabuza, look at the shameful life they live, and you will know that it is not easy to be a traitor.

　　Don't worry about the water and wood road, speed up and rush towards Konoha.

　　It takes three days to walk, but if you jump through the woods, you can get there in half a day.

　　Soon, he arrived outside Konoha's Gate.

　　Izumo and Kotetsu, the gatekeepers, registered Mizuki to enter the village.

　　Kotetsu said:

- "Chunin Mizuki, Lord Hokage has told you that when you come back, you should report to the Hokage's office immediately."

　　Mizuki nodded and walked towards the Hokage Tower.

　　The news that Mizuki returned to the village reached Sandaime's desk immediately.

　　Sandaime narrowed his eyes, with a vague murderous intention flashing in his eyes:

- "Inform Danzo and the two advisors to come, and then summon all the jounin and special jonin in the village who are on vacation to the Hokage Tower to prepare for an emergency meeting."

- "In addition, the ANBU is ready for battle. When I give the order, we will immediately take down Mizuki."

He has made up his mind to do Mizuki no matter what today.

　　The loss is too great.

　　If Mizuki doesn't die, Konoha will definitely suffer greater losses in the future.

　　Third Hokage stood up, looked out the window at the peaceful Konoha Village, and said to himself:

- "I will never allow anyone to destroy the peace of the village."

- "Even if there are signs, they must be eliminated."

(It's no wonder Danzo couldn't become Hokage. He simply didn't stand a chance against this level of hypocrisy!)

　　Just then, a crow flew straight towards the window where Sandaime was standing.

　　Sandaime frowned, and the next moment, the ANBU appeared and slashed at the crow with a knife.

　　Third Hokage:

- "Wait!"

He waved away the ANBU.

　　The crow flew to the window sill and looked at Sandaime with dark eyes.

　　Sandaime also saw the letter tied to Crow's leg.

　　Third Hokage:

- "Is it Itachi's summon crow? Itachi has never delivered any news to the village for so many years. Why did he send the crow today?"

　　Sandaime took off the letter from the crow's leg, unfolded it and read it.

　　The more he looked, the uglier his face became:

- "Switch Place with someone or something..."

- "Perception Ninjutsu, you can clearly detect the movement around you even if you close your eyes..."

- "He learned the Fourth Hokage's [Rasengan], and also added the changes in the nature of the Wind Release Chakra, which is powerful enough to break Orochimaru's triple Rashomon..."

- "Reject Orochimaru's solicitation and confront him head-on..."

- "Itachi can't do anything to him..."

Seeing this, Sandaime's forehead, which was already full of wrinkles, became even more wrinkled at this moment.

　　He originally thought that Mizuki would just change his place, but he didn't expect that Mizuki would hide so deeply:

- "How on earth did he learn these ninjutsu's?"

　　Sandaime is very confusing.

　　He is obviously a chunin with average qualifications and doesn't even have a master to guide him. There is no reason for him to be so strong.

　　Third Hokage:

- "If the Will of Fire was planted in his heart when he was young, maybe Konoha will have a successor like Minato."

- "It's a pity that it was discovered too late!"

He took a long drag on his pipe, and exhaled the smoke with a long sigh.

　　Third Hokage:

- "It seems that we must take it down with lightning speed."

- "Otherwise, let him use the [Wind-Style: Rasengan], and Konoha will suffer huge damage."

With determination flashing in his eyes, he picked up the letter and continued reading.

　　In addition to the information about Mizuki, the news delivered by Itachi Uchiha also included information about the Akatsuki.

　　In the letter, there is information about the members of the Akatsuki, as well as analysis of their intelligence and capabilities.