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The Third Kazekage and Chiyo argued over the retreat. Ebizo quickly intervened.
“Sister, let it go. The Kazekage’s decision wasn’t wrong. What if that Uzumaki brat ignored the Konoha Shinobi and used a large-scale attack?”
“He’s young and hot-headed. He might do something reckless. Perhaps the Kazekage was worried about that.”
Ebizo mediated, giving both sides a way to back down.
One was the Kazekage, the other a respected advisor. If they started fighting amongst themselves, the war effort would be jeopardized.
The Kazekage understood this and backed down. Chiyo also chose to prioritize the bigger picture.
“Kazekage-sama, I must remind you that you are the leader of Suna. You can’t be intimidated by a mere child.”
Chiyo said. She could see that the Kazekage was afraid of Shin.
“Chiyo, are you saying I’m afraid of that brat?”
The Kazekage was angry. Chiyo was insulting him.
“You know the answer to that.” Chiyo left, not wanting to argue further. It would only escalate the conflict.
After Chiyo left, Ebizo said to the Kazekage, “Kazekage-sama, I think our priority should be releasing Bunpuku from that seal.”
Shin had used the Four Symbols Seal on Bunpuku, sealing both Shukaku and Bunpuku’s Chakra.
If they couldn’t release Bunpuku, they couldn’t use Shukaku, their weapon.
The Kazekage nodded. They started researching ways to break the seal.
Hanzō returned, looking battered and bruised. The Kazekage smirked.
“Hanzō, didn’t you say dealing with that Uzumaki brat would be easy? You don’t look so relaxed now.”
Hanzō glared at him. He knew this was payback.
He had mocked the Kazekage for being defeated by a child.
But now it was his turn. He couldn’t retaliate.
He was covered in wounds, and his summon had been severely injured by Shin. He would lose in a fight against the Kazekage.
He had to swallow his anger and wait for another opportunity.
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On the Konoha side, Sakumo Hatake was assessing the casualties.
Even though Danzō had been rescued, Sakumo was still the commander. Hiruzen had ordered it.
Danzō had been demoted to vice-commander. He had to obey Sakumo’s orders.
Danzō was naturally dissatisfied, even though Sakumo had saved him.
He hated Sakumo.
Danzō was that kind of person. He didn’t value kindness or gratitude.
Shin didn’t care about Danzō’s dissatisfaction. He had a favor to ask of Danzō.
“Danzō-sama, you haven’t forgotten the promise you made on the battlefield, have you?”
Shin asked Danzō.
Danzō frowned. “What is your condition?”
“It’s simple. I want to know Uchiha Ryota’s whereabouts. You should have some information, right?”
This was Shin’s goal: to use Danzō to find Ryota and copy his Mangekyō Sharingan, allowing his own to evolve.
He could evolve his Sharingan naturally, but it would take another year or two.
He didn’t want to wait that long.
There was another method: copy the ocular power of three-tomoe Sharingan users. But he only had one Advanced Replication Card left. Using it on a three-tomoe Sharingan would be a waste. And it might not even be enough to evolve his Mangekyō Sharingan.
So, he had to target Ryota, the only Uchiha he knew who had the Mangekyō Sharingan.
Finding Ryota wouldn’t be easy. The Shinobi world was vast.
But Danzō was different. He had Root at his disposal. And Shin was certain Danzō had been investigating Ryota.
With Ryota’s Mangekyō Sharingan, Danzō wouldn’t let him go easily.
“You want to find Uchiha Ryota?”
Danzō shot to his feet, staring at Shin intently.
“Why are you so surprised?” Shin asked calmly, observing Danzō’s reaction.
Danzō didn’t answer. He was trying to understand Shin’s motive.
It must be because of the Sharingan. Danzō knew Shin had Uchiha blood.
He guessed that Shin wanted to ask Ryota about the Mangekyō Sharingan.
“I want the information within three days. Don’t disappoint me.”
Shin stood up to leave.
He had said what he needed to say.
“And Danzō, keep your promises. Don’t try to fool me with excuses. You have three days. You know the consequences.”
Shin turned back to look at Danzō, his three-tomoe Sharingan activated. Danzō was instantly trapped in a Genjutsu.
Shin left, leaving Danzō with a warning.
If Danzō didn’t cooperate, Shin wouldn’t hesitate to kill him.
If he got the information, everyone would be happy. If not, Danzō would be sacrificed.
Danzō snapped out of the Genjutsu a while later, his face pale and covered in sweat.
“Uzumaki Shin…” He clenched his fists, wanting to kill Shin.
But he calmed himself down and considered whether to reveal Ryota’s location.
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