Konoha Hospital
“Hemostats, quickly!”
“Prepare to suture the wound!”
The medical ninja in the white coat was sweating profusely. Even though his forehead was soaked, he didn’t dare slow his hands.
Because the person they were treating was of special status.
The shadow of the shinobi world.
Danzo!
Theoretically, a critical place like the operating room should not allow irrelevant people to enter.
But this time was different.
Nearly ten Root members in masks surrounded the operating room, their uniform equipment, ninja swords on their backs, and cold expressions like machines.
Under this oppressive atmosphere, the medical ninja performing the surgery didn’t dare to slack off for a second.
They feared that the next moment, these Root members’ ninja swords would slash at them.
“Sir… there is something I must inform you of…”
The lead medical ninja swallowed hard, trembling as he looked at Danzo lying on the operating table.
The harsh white light from the shadowless lamp illuminated the man’s injured face, making his already grim expression even more terrifying.
“What is it?”
Danzo’s voice was gloomy.
The injury to his left eye was severe, almost wholly destroying his vision. The Sharingan in his right eye was wrapped in thick bandages, leaving him unable to see anything.
At this moment, he could only perceive the outside world through touch and hearing.
“Your left eye needs to be removed…”
The medical ninja’s voice trembled slightly.
The surrounding medical ninjas didn’t dare to breathe loudly.
Most of them had heard of the man’s deeds, the root buried deep underground, hands stained with countless blood.
Fear mixed with a hint of curiosity.
What kind of terrifying enemy could have injured this man so badly…
But that wasn’t something they needed to consider now.
If they couldn’t satisfy this man, their fate would be miserable.
“What do you mean? Are you saying that Lord Danzo will be blind?”
“Bastard! If you can’t even treat him, what use are you!”
The medical ninjas trembled under the pressure of the Root members, but Danzo’s eyeball was destroyed beyond repair.
Listening to his subordinate’s scolding, Danzo’s expression didn’t change, but his fingers gripping the bedboard turned white from exertion.
He was blind.
Completely blind!
Since losing his right eye in the war over ten years ago, now he has lost his left eye as well!
Although he could get a transplant.
But the humiliation!
The humiliation of being toyed with, mocked, and tortured!
It was deeply imprinted on his body!
How long had it been since he felt…
This kind of humiliation!
Mirai, I will never forgive you!!!
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Hokage’s Office
Unlike usual, today’s atmosphere in the Hokage’s office was weighty.
Under the oppressive silence, the air seemed to solidify, making Koharu Utatane and the others struggle to breathe.
“He’s stronger than he was three years ago.”
Hiruzen Sarutobi’s voice carried a hint of dryness.
After Mirai left, he sent the Anbu to investigate the battlefield, and the information they returned made his heart pound.
Ten Root members, five Jonin, and the other five special Jonin are proficient in sealing techniques.
Such a formidable force.
Annihilated!
Not a single bone left!
The most intact body was blown to pieces, leaving only a tiny section of the torso.
What terrified Hiruzen Sarutobi the most was.
After doing all this, Mirai’s clothes weren’t stained with dust; they were clean and new.
As if it was done effortlessly.
He didn’t expend any effort.
He might have managed this three years ago, but not so quickly!
What happened in these three years to make his strength improve so significantly?
“Hiruzen, how is Danzo doing?”
Koharu Utatane asked worriedly.
She and Homura Mitokado rushed to the Hokage Tower as soon as they heard about it.
They didn’t yet know Danzo’s condition.
He was seriously injured and was being treated at Konoha Hospital.
“His left eye is completely dead, beyond treatment, it had to be removed.”
When Hiruzen Sarutobi said this, his tone was quite complicated.
On one hand, he was angry at Danzo’s recklessness.
If not for his stubbornness, things wouldn’t have reached this point.
On the other hand, Danzo was now blind in both eyes.
Having one eye wrapped in bandages, now the other would be too.
His entire face, from the nose up, was wrapped in thick bandages.
Fortunately, through the persistent efforts of Root.
They found a suitable donor.
A civilian’s eye matched Danzo’s.
Under the guidance of Root’s Will of Fire, the civilian was deeply moved and willingly offered his eye, admiring Danzo’s dedication to Konoha.
Hiruzen Sarutobi could only turn a blind eye to this.
After all, if he didn’t, Danzo would have to keep his eyes shut forever.
“Mirai! Even though he’s Minato’s brother, he went too far!”
After hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi’s words, Homura Mitokado spoke indignantly.
Even when Minato was the Hokage, he didn’t do such extreme things.
Mirai’s actions showed complete disregard for them!
“The immediate priority isn’t Danzo’s injury, but how to deal with Mirai.”
Koharu Utatane’s face was gloomy.
“His personality is completely different from Minato’s. Now that Minato and Kushina are dead, if he causes trouble, it will be a big problem.”
Two fingers pressed against her forehead, the other hand rubbing her temple.
Hiruzen Sarutobi felt his head splitting like a chopstick being stirred around violently.
With Mirai’s return, many things were thrown into chaos.
“He always thought I neglected Naruto. To be honest, I’ve done my best for Minato’s child, never lacking in living expenses.”
“As for Minato’s inheritance, the village needed rebuilding, so that part of the inheritance was used for the village. Minato in the afterlife would be pleased.”
“Unexpectedly, he resents me for this.”
The three fell silent again.
The Hokage’s office became quiet.
Three years ago, before Mirai disappeared, he often used Minato’s influence to suppress them.
The relationship between Mirai and Minato.
It was like that between Danzo and Hiruzen Sarutobi.
But unlike Danzo and Hiruzen, Minato and Mirai were close as brothers.
There were no conversations between them like “Hiruzen, you’ll regret this!” or “Danzo, I am the Hokage!”.
And the office doors didn’t need replacing as frequently.
When the news of Mirai’s disappearance came, they secretly sighed in relief.
Without this troublesome brother, Minato might not be a match for them in power struggles.
But a few months later, the Nine-Tails’ attack happened.
And Minato was gone, too.
“From what I know of Danzo, he won’t let this go after he recovers.”
“Hiruzen, be prepared!”
“A storm is coming.”
Koharu Utatane said earnestly.
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