Naruto, my father's name is Uchiha Madara.

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Countless "what ifs" surged in my mind, eventually turning into a heavy sigh.

The Third Hokage removed his Hokage hat, revealing a full head of white hair.

At this moment, he was no longer the strategist Hokage, but simply an old man filled with remorse.

As dawn broke in the east, the third generation finally made their decision.

He unfurled a brand new scroll, his brush tip dipped in thick ink:

Resolution on Dissolving the Root Society and Prosecuting Shimura Danzo for His Traitorous Acts

The first drop of ink fell on the paper, spreading out like a blood-red stain.

A resolute glint flashed in the old man's eyes: "This time, I will never compromise."

Chapter 19 The Mad Danzo

The air in the Konoha high-level conference room was as still as lead.

The twelve advisors and elders sat around a huge round table, with candles hanging on the surrounding walls flickering faintly.

The flickering light sliced ​​each person's expression into fragments of light and shadow.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, stood in the main seat, his aged hand holding an unlit pipe, his gaze sweeping over everyone present like a blade.

Danzo sat in the shadows of the corner, his right arm, which had been severed, wrapped in a brand-new bandage. His left eye was slightly narrowed, like a venomous snake lurking in the dark.

"Let's begin." The third generation's voice was deep and cold.

The ANBU ninja stepped forward silently and unfolded a sealed scroll on the table.

Inside the scroll, Danzo's grayish-white severed arm lay there quietly.

At the fracture site, due to the activity of the intercolumnar cells, the cells were still slightly wriggling, as if they possessed independent life.

"This was recovered from Fugaku Uchiha."

When the Third Hokage spoke, Danzo's eyelids twitched involuntarily.

My severed arm should be in that blond brat's hands, how did I get it from Fugaku?

The Third Hokage keenly sensed Danzo's unusual behavior, but still slowly said, "According to the medical team's analysis, this arm contains cells from the First Hokage, and..."

He paused, then took out another report from his pocket.

"...Furthermore, we discovered twelve Sharingan eyes in a secret chamber deep within the Root organization. According to testing, these were all harvested while the individuals were still alive."

The meeting room erupted in an uproar.

Koharu's teacup slammed to the ground with a "crack".

Hot water splashed and soaked the hem of her clothes.

She stared intently at the arm, her lips trembling: "This...this can't be..."

Cold sweat beaded on Mitokado Homura's forehead. He looked at Danzo, his voice strained: "Danzo, explain yourself."

Danzo slowly raised his head, a cold glint flashing in his single eye.

“For the sake of Konoha.” His voice was hoarse but calm. “The Uchiha Sharingan is a dangerous weapon and must be controlled.”

“Control?” The Third Hokage sneered, slamming his hand on the table and standing up abruptly. “You call this control?”

With a wave of his hand, the secret service immediately brought up three huge metal boxes.

The moment the box was opened, a pungent smell of preservatives filled the air.

Inside, twelve Sharingan eyes are neatly arranged, each labeled with a detailed number and date.

The most recent one was issued three days ago.

Danzo's pupils contracted slightly.

"And this too."

The Third Hokage pulled a yellowed scroll from his sleeve and slammed it onto the table. "The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki Manipulation Plan: Using the Sharingan to alter memories, inducing a rampage... Danzo, you won't even spare the Fourth Hokage's orphan?"

Danzo's single eye slowly swept over everyone present, finally settling on the Third Hokage's face.

A cold smile suddenly appeared on his lips.

"Hiruzen, you've gotten old."

He slowly stood up, his right eye, hidden beneath bandages, seemed to throb faintly. "Weakness, indecisiveness... Konoha will be destroyed sooner or later in your hands."

The Third Hokage's gaze was like iron: "So this is your reason? To become Hokage?"

The meeting room was completely silent.

Danzo suddenly laughed, a laugh that seemed to come from the depths of hell: "Hokage?"

He abruptly ripped off the bandage around his right eye, revealing a crimson Sharingan. "What I want is to completely eradicate this cancer from Konoha! The Uchiha Sharingan, the Nine-Tails' Jinchuriki... these unstable factors should have been eliminated long ago!"

Mitokado Yanagi suddenly stood up: "Are you crazy! These are all our fellow villagers!"

"Companions?" The three tomoe in Danzo's single eye slowly spun. "Before absolute power, there are only useful and useless tools."

The Third Hokage slowly closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, only resolute determination remained: "Vote now. Disband Root and issue a full arrest warrant for Shimura Danzo."

His hand was the first to be raised.

Koharu, trembling, finally slowly raised her arm.

One, two...

Danzo watched the hand gradually rise, his facial muscles contorted for a moment, then returned to calm.

“Very well,” he said softly, the killing intent in his single eye almost palpable. “Then don’t blame me.”

Just as Danzo finished speaking, he suddenly slammed his cane heavily onto the ground.

With a muffled thud, the walls around the conference room suddenly burst open! Dozens of Root ninjas wearing snake-patterned masks burst through the walls.

The kunai in everyone's hands gleamed with a cold light, and almost everyone on the scene was taken hostage in an instant.

The leader, a burly man, respectfully addressed Danzo, saying, "Lord Danzo!"

Danzo stood up and coldly looked at everyone present: "It's time for Konoha to change its ruler."

As Danzo gave the order, all the Root members immediately threw kunai and shuriken at those present.

Koharu Utatane screamed, and Homura Mitokado immediately formed hand seals: "Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall!"

An earthen wall rose from the ground, blocking the incoming kunai.

But more Root ninjas surged in from all directions, and the entire conference room instantly descended into chaos.

The Third Hokage's eyes widened in fury: "Danzo! How dare you—"

Danzo stood in the center of the chaos, his single eye flashing with a crazed light: "Konoha needs a purge, Hiruzen! It starts with you!"

He suddenly ripped open his robe, revealing his upper body wrapped in bandages.

As the bandages were removed, everyone was horrified to discover that three Sharingan eyes were embedded in his chest, rotating eerily!

After Madara removed his arm last time, Danzo implanted Hashirama's cells into himself again and also transplanted three Sharingan eyes at the same time.

He knew that the monster who called himself Ban would definitely retaliate against him, so he needed a way to protect himself.

And this is the means he uses to protect himself!

Danzo activated his Sharingan in his chest by forming a hand seal, and a terrifying burst of chakra erupted.

His body began to twist and deform, and grayish-white cyborg cells grew wildly from the severed arm, forming a brand new arm in the blink of an eye.

Meanwhile, the arm that was originally used as evidence disappeared, as if it had never served its purpose.

"Did you see that?"

Danzo laughed maniacally, his voice distorted and twisted, "This is power! The power of the First Hokage! The power of the Uchiha!"

His skin began to crack, revealing the wriggling interstitial cells beneath.

His entire body swelled up like a monster, and the three Sharingan eyes on his chest kept scanning the surroundings, making people's hair stand on end.

"You've gone mad..." Koharu slumped into a chair, her face deathly pale. "You've completely gone mad..."

Danzo ignored him and waved his hand sharply: "Take them down! Especially Hiruzen Sarutobi!"

Looking at the Root ninjas surging like a tide, the aged Hokage took a deep breath.

He then calmly said, "Make your move!"

The same words came from the Third Generation's mouth, and in an instant, a huge spell pattern appeared on the ground.

Almost instantly, the Third Hokage and Danzo vanished from their spot.

"Fa, what happened?"

Those who remained in place were completely unaware of what had happened.

The ANBU ninjas who had been hiding nearby revealed themselves.

Itachi, leading the Anbu, gave the order: "The Root has begun to rebel; kill everyone without exception!"

Meanwhile, on the wasteland of Konoha's training grounds, the Third Hokage and Danzo appeared.

The psychic spell beneath their feet was still glowing, completely isolating the area within a hundred meters from the outside world.

"You think changing the location will change the outcome?"

Danzo's right eye glowed crimson in the darkness, and the three Sharingan eyes on his chest spun eerily. "It's nothing more than delaying death."

The third generation silently tore off his divine robe, revealing a Sengoku-style armor that he hadn't worn for many years.

The metal armor plates gleamed coldly in the moonlight, and the "Sarutobi" family crest on their backs was clearly visible.

This action caused Danzo's pupils to shrink slightly—wearing this armor meant that the Third Hokage had begun to take things seriously.

"This is your last chance, Danzo."

The third generation formed hand seals, and the Monkey King transformed into the Vajra Staff, which fell into his palms. "Put down your weapons and accept judgment."

Danzo suddenly burst into maniacal laughter, his laughter accompanied by a burst of chakra: "Judgment? You old codger?"