Chapter 831 Konoha's Scapegoat

In the end, Sarutobi Hiruzen still didn't feel comfortable accepting the apple that Uchiha Zhi handed over.

He came to visit the patient and learn about the details of this mission, not to compete with the patient for food. If this kind of thing were to spread, it would really damage his power as a Hokage.

But what he didn't expect was that although the other party saw his purpose and found an excuse to leave the ward and leave the space for him and Kakashi, at the same time, the other party also took away the peeled apple.

Facing the resentful look of Kakashi on the bed when he looked at him, Sarutobi Hiruzen left his sight with a little embarrassment.

... He seemed to come at a bit of a bad time.

Fortunately, Kakashi was still the trustworthy elite ninja, and he didn't dwell on this matter for too long.

After patiently listening to Kakashi's entire experience of this mission, Sarutobi Hiruzen sat by the bed, frowning, and smoked a dry pipe.

If this B-level mission was just a little suspicious before, then now, with the evidence in Kakashi's words, this mission can basically be determined to be a death trap specifically targeting Kakashi's team.

The B-level mission with many doubts, the route that was completely figured out, the death trap for Uchiha Zhi, plus the only one in the team who was basically intact and almost uninjured, the former Root Ninja A who insisted on joining the team at Danzo's strong request, the culprit behind the scenes has almost surfaced.

... Is it Danzo again?

Faintly, a cold light flashed across Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes.

Although he had long known that Danzo disliked Uchiha Zhi and tried every means to get him or destroy him, the other party's actions this time undoubtedly touched his bottom line.

Even if he only listened to Kakashi's description, he could feel the risks that the few people experienced at that time. If they were unlucky, maybe no one would be able to come back.

...How dare Danzo do such a daring thing?

Let's not talk about Kakashi, the absolute elite of this village. Uchiha Itachi is the eldest son of Uchiha Fugaku, the patriarch of the Uchiha clan, and Uchiha Zhi is the daughter-in-law reserved by Uchiha Fugaku. They are also the two most outstanding geniuses of this generation of Uchiha.

If these two people fail in a small B-level mission, the Uchiha will definitely go crazy, and it is even possible that the whole clan will break with the village and leave Konoha to join other ninja villages.

Fortunately, Uchiha Zhi and the others are fine, otherwise if such a thing really happens, let alone the end of his career as Hokage, Konoha will definitely suffer an extremely serious blow.

Thinking of this, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but sweat a little.

Although it seems that Danzo will not do such irrational behavior, doing so can firstly eliminate the two most outstanding geniuses in the Uchiha clan, and secondly, it can directly eliminate the unstable factor of the Uchiha clan in the village. Maybe the Uchiha clan's exodus is just what the other party wants.

At the same time, such a big thing happened in the village, and he, as the Hokage, must take responsibility and resign. Danzo has always wanted to be the Hokage. Under the careful design of the other party, maybe Danzo will really become the fifth generation Hokage in the end.

Then when the time comes, the situation in the Hokage's office may become this [Danzo, you will regret it!!!], [Hiruzen, I am the Hokage!!!], [Bang!!!] This kind of dialogue...

The more he thought about it, the more suspicious points Sarutobi Hiruzen felt about Danzo, and his brows were furrowed.

The bad influence caused by this incident is really too great. If it is not handled properly, it may cause very serious consequences.

Let's not talk about Danzo for the time being. In any case, he must give an explanation to the Uchiha.

...Maybe we can try to start with Uchiha Zhi and Uchiha Itachi?

Unconsciously, Sarutobi Hiruzen flashed the image of Uchiha Zhi just now in his mind.

"Don't worry, the village will definitely give you an explanation for this kind of thing."

Exhaling from his mouth, standing up from his seat, Sarutobi Hiruzen solemnly assured Kakashi on the bed.

"Of course, I believe the village will handle this matter properly."

Looking at the apologetic and guilty expression on Sarutobi Hiruzen's face, Kakashi felt a little relieved and nodded.

——Strictly speaking, because of Uchiha Itachi's matter, he is actually a little guilty now.

Well... I hope that the fact that Uchiha Itachi has opened the Mangekyō Sharingan can be kept secret...

………………………………………………

"Don't worry, he is fine now. He will wake up tonight at the earliest and tomorrow morning at the latest."

Reaching his eyes on the bridge of his nose, Pharmacist Nono showed a gentle smile to the girl in front of him.

"Also, your physical condition has not fully recovered. It's better to lie on the bed for a while."

"Well... I know."

Looking thoughtfully at Uchiha Itachi lying on the bed, Mu Qingzhi took a bite of the peeled apple in his hand and nodded.

"Since the examination is complete, I will push him back to the ward."

"Well, be careful on the road."

As if remembering something, Pharmacist Nono handed over a small bag on the table.

"By the way, this is the medicine for Kakashi's bed. You can take it with you."

For convenience, Kakashi and Uchiha Itachi were placed in the same ward. When Mu Qingzhi returned to the ward, Sarutobi Hiruzen had already left the room, and Kakashi was not on the bed. It seemed that he had left the ward for something.

After pushing Uchiha Itachi to the window, Mu Qingzhi first closed her eyes to sense that there was no one around, and then stretched out her finger to touch Uchiha Itachi's forehead.

Kakashi was right. The Mangekyo opened at this age will not be any help to the other party, but will become a hidden danger to the other party's body in the future.

In the original plot, Uchiha Itachi died of illness, and now he opened the Mangekyo early. If she did not intervene, Uchiha Itachi might die young...

"He actually opened the Mangekyo directly... I thought it was enough to open the three magatama."

After a moment, Mu Qingzhi moved her finger away.

Looking at Uchiha Itachi, who was still unconscious but had a much more relaxed frown on his face, Mu Qingzhi ate the apple in her hand and speculated thoughtfully in her heart.

"The Mangekyō is the eye that reflects the mind. I don't know what the Mangekyō ability of Uchiha Itachi is this time... But it shouldn't be Amaterasu who can't burn anything... Izanagi?"