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

Earlier, he had already stopped Wakaho from revealing the truth once, but Sakumo clearly didn't want him to intervene a second time.

Moreover, it wasn't just Sakumo—Fugaku also seemed to notice something, and his Sharingan was now fixed on Orochimaru!

Orochimaru immediately abandoned the idea of stopping Wakaho.

He resumed his smile, elegant and composed, nearly surrendering outright.

He glanced at his teacher.

The Third Hokage also looked back at him.

The master and disciple exchanged glances, and the Third Hokage gently shook his head...

"I understand it all now..." Wakaho pretended not to notice the clash of gazes among the others, continuing his analysis with conviction:

"Elder Danzo intercepted the white-haired uncle's distress signal to test whether the white-haired uncle had the ability to become the next leader of the Root organization."

"At the same time, Elder Danzo believed I could also inherit the position of the next leader of the Root, so he tested me twice—first with an assassination, and the second time by having me complete the same mission..."

As Wakaho spoke, he looked at Danzo.

Danzo had already opened his eyes, though only one was open, but his gaze no longer held the confusion from before. It was merely calm.

An inexplicable calm.

Wakaho blinked and asked expectantly, "So... Elder Danzo, did I pass the test?"

Stabbing Danzo in the back wasn't only done with Sakumo's method.

If possible, Wakaho hoped this strike would be delivered personally by the Third Hokage...

Sakumo's relentless assistance was something Wakaho had anticipated.

Cutting off Danzo's arm was Sakumo's desperate move.

If it weren't for too many concerns, such as the so-called greater good and Kakashi...

Otherwise, Wakaho believed that Sakumo might have even decapitated Danzo.

In this situation, the more accusations piled onto Danzo, the more Sakumo would help, because he also wished Danzo wouldn't return to Konoha today...

Now, everything was laid bare.

Danzo intercepted the White Fang squad's distress signal, intending to harm the White Fang;

Danzo ordered the Root to assassinate the Uchiha genius ninja, and twice at that;

Compared to this, his unexplained Sharingan became the least significant matter.

Under the watchful eyes of all the Uchiha.

Wakaho had effectively handed the knife to the Third Hokage, and activated the GPS.

This strike, the Third Hokage had to deliver it...

As for whether this strike would take Danzo's life...

That would depend on the bond between these two old comrades.

However...

At this moment, something Wakaho didn't expect happened.

"You are quite perceptive, Uchiha brat."

Danzo suddenly spoke.

This was the first thing Danzo said since Wakaho had torn off the bandage over his right eye.

And his first words were to praise Wakaho.

But Wakaho immediately realized that this matter might not be so simple...

Could it be... some kind of dying admonition?

A last-minute reminder to the Third Hokage that this brat is extremely dangerous and must be eradicated as soon as possible?

Ha! All the Uchiha ninjas are here, who's eradicating whom?

If Fugaku had the guts, the Fourth Hokage would have to be chosen by tomorrow!

However, Danzo did not do that.

"Who would have thought that all my schemes would eventually be seen through by a naive brat... It seems even the spirits of the previous generation can't bear to see my actions..."

Danzo let out a self-deprecating laugh, then closed his eyes as if accepting his fate.

"Monkey, it seems I am destined to accompany you only until today..."

"Do it! Third Hokage!"

"Even if I die here today, it will serve as an explanation to the children!"

Danzo's willingness to die moved everyone. Although moments ago, everyone wanted nothing more than to kill Danzo, at this moment, no one contradicted him.

"Third Hokage-sama..." Fugaku realized this was his opportunity. If he could show some "magnanimity," the Uchiha would undoubtedly gain more.

But the Third Hokage also closed his eyes...

"Say no more, Fugaku..."

"This is Danzo's own decision, his repentance and realization."

"Let the children go back first... I will see him off and then give everyone an explanation!"

"..." Fugaku fell silent.

"..." Wakaho also fell silent.

Are you kidding me? Did Uchiha Madara document his fake death with Izanagi in a diary or something?

Seriously, with the two of you putting on this act...

Do you really think no one can see through your schemes?