"Otherwise, why would I say the Uchiha are a clan of lunatics?" Danzo chuckled: "In such a situation, not choosing revenge but instead committing suicide… Shisui's level of idiocy is quite evident!"
"He stubbornly believed that his death would weaken the Uchiha's power and delay their rebellion!"
"But the problem is, I hadn't acted earlier precisely because the Uchiha still had so many strong individuals. Why did he think his death could delay things?"
"From beginning to end, the one who wanted to annihilate the Uchiha was me, Danzo! Heh heh!"
Danzo gave a sinister laugh, his demeanor making many people feel uncomfortable!
"Danzo, you bastard!" Tsunade clenched her fists!
She wanted to punch Danzo into two little pancakes!
Tsunade had always wondered why, as the Fifth Hokage, she had so little usable power at her disposal?
Well, turns out it had all been wasted by people like Danzo!
A person like Uchiha Shisui, who remained loyal to the village even after being harmed by its leadership and was unwilling to harm the village in return, was described by Danzo merely as an idiot!!?
Of course, from the Uchiha's standpoint, that might be true, but they, the leadership, absolutely should not think that way!
Not only Tsunade, but Kakashi, Asuma, and others also had sharp glints in their eyes!
Clearly, Shisui's personal integrity had earned the admiration and respect of these Jonin who also deeply loved Konoha!
And for Danzo, who caused the Uchiha's demise, they were also filled with killing intent!
The only reason they hadn't acted was because so many Hokages were present… it wasn't their place!
"Shimura Danzo, I never imagined someone as wicked as you truly existed in this world." Hashirama's Chakra surged around him, his killing intent formidable!
He stretched out a hand toward Danzo: "You deserve a forest burial!"
"Sage Art: Wood Release: Tree Roots Eternal..."
Hashirama was about to bury Danzo in the earth forever.
But at that moment, another equally firm hand gripped his hand seal: "Calm down, big brother! Let Danzo finish speaking first!"
"And Danzo is my student. Even if it's a matter of cleaning the house, it should be done by me!" Tobirama looked seriously at Danzo.
Looking at Tobirama, Danzo nodded: "It would be my honor to cross hands with sensei!"
"Then, I will continue!"
Danzo went on: "After Shisui's death, the conflict between the Uchiha and the village indeed lessened somewhat, but this was the calm before the storm!"
"Uchiha Itachi found me. He said the Uchiha rebellion was already a foregone conclusion, and he was willing to strike first to exterminate the Uchiha!"
"However, Uchiha Itachi had a selfish wish: to spare his younger brother."
"To this, of course I agreed!" Danzo showed a disdainful smile: "Speaking of which, Itachi's mind was also problematic."
"He had the Mangekyo. With his strength, as long as he stood on the Uchiha's side, how would we dare to touch the Uchiha? How weak Konoha was after the Nine-Tails Attack, outsiders simply have no idea!"
"But this was just as well. Having Uchiha Itachi do it was very convenient!"
"Of course, how could Uchiha Itachi, alone, even with the awakened Mangekyo, annihilate an entire clan? Naturally, he had help!"
"Namely, that Uchiha who appeared during the Nine-Tails Attack!"
"He and Uchiha Itachi worked together. One massacred the clan district, while the other massacred the Military Police Force garrison!"
"Thus, the former number one clan of the Ninja World, the Uchiha Clan, was annihilated!"
"From start to finish, we actually didn't take any action besides oppression. They did it all themselves! I think I truly inherited your teachings, Sensei!"
"What do you say, Sensei?" Danzo looked at Tobirama.
"Heh..."
"Heh heh!" Tobirama shook his head helplessly: "In terms of scheming and technique, indeed, Danzo, you are a worthy disciple of mine!"
Tobirama closed his eyes.
"Tobirama!" Hearing Tobirama's words, Hashirama was incredulous.
Fortunately, Tobirama quickly opened his eyes again: "But unfortunately, as your teacher, I made a mistake. A mistake everyone makes!"
"I died too early. I didn't properly shape your characters, leading things to develop into their current state!"
"So, let's have a long-overdue teacher-student bout!"
Looking at Danzo, Tobirama said earnestly: "Danzo, we haven't crossed hands since I became the Second Hokage."
"Back then, when I became the Second Hokage, you had just created your first Wind Release Ninjutsu."
"After all these years, your Wind Release Combat System must be perfected, right?"
"Therefore, come! Let me witness your strength, Shimura Danzo!" Tobirama said: "Don't hold back. Give it your all!!"
"Trust your Sensei… I won't be taken out by you!"
"Good!" Danzo nodded seriously: "Sensei, I have always believed in you!"
"Thank you very much for giving me a chance to showcase myself!"
"So, please watch me carefully!"