Chapter 68: Danzo: Monkey, It Seems I Can Only Accompany You Until Today (1/2)

"..."

A silence fell.

Danzo clenched his teeth, eyes tightly shut as if in deep meditation, but his mind had already grasped everything!

These vile Uchiha... This was all a plot by this brat and Orochimaru!

This master and disciple pair are truly birds of a feather!

The situation was very unfavorable for Danzo, but all he could do now was remain silent and leave everything to the Third Hokage.

"..."

The Third Hokage could only maintain his silence as well.

Apart from the White Fang incident, Danzo... actually attempted to assassinate this child!?

Danzo had truly gone too far this time, his actions had crossed some lines.

The Third Hokage was genuinely angry this time!

But no matter how angry he was... he had to ensure Danzo's safety.

In fact, given the current situation, besides ensuring Danzo's life, there was nothing more the Third Hokage could hope for.

"..." Fugaku also fell silent.

Although Wakaho being targeted by the Root assassins made Fugaku and every Uchiha extremely furious.

Objectively speaking, the current situation was quite advantageous for the Uchiha.

With Wakaho being targeted, the Uchiha gained an additional bargaining chip.

But every word Fugaku said at this moment could potentially become the trigger for his clansmen to lose control, so he had to be cautious!

It was best to let the Third Hokage speak first, then he could decide whether to apply pressure or not.

"..." Orochimaru did not respond to Wakaho's question either.

He had already subtly guided the conversation once; if he directly answered again, it would be no different from stirring the pot himself.

Some things shouldn't be said in this setting, especially with his teacher present...

However...

What Orochimaru didn't dare to say, someone else did.

"I know those two people you're talking about, little Wakaho," Sakumo grinned, staring playfully at the Third Hokage, "The one who uses bugs is Aburame Ryoma."

"The guy who made a heart gesture at you should be Yamanaka Torashi."

"They are both personal guards of Elder Danzo... so, little one, you might be disappointed."

"Elder Danzo's guards are elite among elites; they never mistake their targets. They were definitely sent to assassinate you..."

Sakumo had completely lost it!

He acted like a true villain, mercilessly crushing the last "hopeful flame" in Wakaho's heart!

"Impossible!"

Wakaho's eyes widened in disbelief as he shouted, "That is absolutely impossible!"

Orochimaru's eyebrows twitched instantly.

Here it comes, that familiar feeling!

His student possessed an extremely fervent Will of Fire, and every time he entered this state, it would erupt like a volcano.

In the past, Orochimaru had always struggled to keep up with Wakaho's thoughts, only able to clean up the aftermath.

But this time was different...

Orochimaru discreetly gathered his chakra, preparing to act.

If he could suppress Wakaho the moment he went berserk, there was no doubt he would become the biggest "beneficiary" of this incident.

Not only would he gain the Uchiha's friendship, but his teacher would further acknowledge him, and even Elder Danzo would have to admit that Orochimaru had saved his life.

Although after this day, Elder Danzo might have to leave Konoha's power center...

But Orochimaru knew very well.

As long as his teacher remained in power, Elder Danzo would not simply vanish.

Wood Release experiments, the Will of Fire Sharingan...

After this incident, Elder Danzo wouldn't mind sharing some of those secrets with him, would he?

So...

Do it, Wakaho-kun!

Burn him with your Fire Release, purify him with your Will of Fire!

"I understand now!"

Suddenly, Wakaho shouted, clapping his hands together!

Orochimaru almost couldn't resist acting!

However, Wakaho made no further movements, nor did he perform any jutsu. Instead, he looked expectantly at Danzo.

"Elder Danzo must be testing me, just like he tested the white-haired uncle before!"

"Elder Danzo must have noticed that my Will of Fire is on par with the white-haired uncle's, so he sent those rats after me!"

"It looked like an assassination, but it was actually a test. Elder Danzo was testing whether I had the strength to purify those rats!"

Orochimaru's eyebrows furrowed.

After a brief thought, he realized what Wakaho was going to say next. His pupils shrank, and he was about to speak to stop him when he suddenly felt a sharp and cold gaze!

It was Sakumo!