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