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Three days later.
Konoha’s reinforcements finally arrived. Hiruzen had sent Danzō Shimura, leading a thousand Konoha Shinobi.
Perhaps intimidated by Shin’s display of power, Suna hadn’t launched any further attacks in the past three days. But they hadn’t retreated either.
With Danzō’s arrival, command of the Konoha forces naturally fell to him.
Danzō immediately gathered the Shinobi for a meeting, eager to announce his new position as commander. The man craved power.
“Orochimaru, you managed to hold back the Third Kazekage? You’re quite capable.”
Danzō said to Orochimaru, his tone laced with disdain.
“It was all thanks to Shin-kun. I had nothing to do with it. If it weren’t for him, Suna would have already invaded the Land of Fire.”
Orochimaru glanced at Danzō.
“Shin-kun?” Danzō frowned.
“Uzumaki Shin. Surely you know him, Danzō-sama?” Orochimaru looked at Danzō pointedly.
“Uzumaki Shin…”
Danzō’s face contorted in anger. He had lost four elite Jōnin and several other Shinobi trying to capture that brat. He had been so furious that he couldn’t eat for days.
Orochimaru noticed his reaction. It seemed Danzō had a grudge against Shin.
He wasn’t surprised. Danzō was the type to make enemies easily. And judging from his expression, he had probably been on the losing end of their encounter.
“What does he have to do with this?”
Danzō pushed down his anger and asked Orochimaru.
Uzumaki Shin was barely ten years old. Danzō couldn’t imagine a child playing a significant role on the battlefield.
“Shin-kun single-handedly repelled the Third Kazekage and forced the retreat of three thousand Suna Shinobi. Otherwise, we would have been forced to retreat, and Suna would have invaded the Land of Fire.”
Orochimaru explained, watching Danzō’s reaction with amusement.
“Are you serious?”
Danzō shot to his feet. He couldn’t believe it. Repelling the Kazekage and three thousand Suna Shinobi? Even Hashirama Senju couldn’t have done that at that age. He suspected Orochimaru was lying.
“Why would I lie, Danzō-sama? You can ask anyone here.”
Danzō’s expression flickered. He finally understood why the Shinobi he had sent to capture Shin had never returned.
It wasn’t Hiruzen who had interfered. It was that brat Uzumaki Shin who had killed them all.
After a moment of silence, Danzō changed the subject. “Where are Tsunade and Jiraiya?”
Most of the Jōnin and elite Jōnin were present, but Tsunade and Jiraiya were missing.
“Danzō-sama, Jiraiya-sama is severely injured and recovering. Tsunade-sama is busy treating the wounded,” an elite Jōnin explained.
“Hmph.”
Danzō snorted. He didn’t care about Jiraiya’s injuries, but he suspected Tsunade was deliberately avoiding him.
He knew Tsunade disliked him.
He then discussed strategies against Suna with the others. Finally, he said, “Summon Uzumaki Shin.”
Orochimaru looked at Danzō, curious about his intentions.
At Shin’s tent, a Chunin arrived.
“Shin-sama, Danzō-sama requests your presence.”
Shin emerged from the tent and looked at the Chunin.
“Danzō wants to see me?”
“Yes, Shin-sama. I’m here to deliver the message.” The Chunin was respectful.
Shin might be young, but his strength had earned him respect. All the Shinobi in the camp treated him with deference.
“I understand. You’re dismissed.”
Shin sent the Chunin away and entered the tent.
“Just as I expected, Danzō wants to see me.”
He said to Tsunade, who was sitting inside. She wasn’t busy treating the wounded; the medics could handle that.
It was just an excuse to avoid Danzō.
“Danzō’s summons are never a good thing,” Tsunade said.
“Yeah, don’t go,” Kushina agreed.
“Good or bad, I’m not afraid of him. I’ll go see what he wants.”
Shin decided to meet with Danzō. Tsunade didn’t stop him. She didn’t think there was any danger.
He arrived at Danzō’s tent. Several Root agents stood guard outside. Shin could sense their presence with his heightened senses.
He had encountered Root agents before and was familiar with their Chakra signature.
He ignored them and entered the tent. They didn’t stop him; Danzō must have given them orders.
Inside, Danzō was waiting for him. This was the first time Shin had properly met Danzō.
Their first encounter had been a brief one when Shin first arrived in Konoha.
The current Danzō was different. He hadn’t implanted all those Sharingan in his body yet. But his aura was still dark and sinister.
It was different from Orochimaru’s, but even more unpleasant. Shin disliked him instantly.
He had tried to capture him and kill Tsunade. Shin had no good feelings towards him.
“Uzumaki Shin.”
Danzō looked up at Shin.
“Danzō-sama, what do you want with a Chunin like me?”
Shin smiled, but Danzō hated that smile.
He had learned that his subordinates had been killed by Shin. He wanted to kill the brat.
But he held back. He had investigated and confirmed that it was indeed Shin who had repelled the Third Kazekage and forced the Suna forces to retreat with his powerful Ice Release Jutsu.
To be able to defeat the Kazekage and repel the Suna forces alone… Although Danzō hated to admit it, he was no match for Shin.
“If you have nothing to say, I’ll be taking my leave.”
Shin saw Danzō’s hesitant expression and turned to leave.
“Wait.”
Danzō stopped him. He had summoned Shin for a reason.
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