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  In the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi puffed on his pipe, a troubled expression on his face. The sudden arrival of a delegation from Kirigakure, led by the Third Mizukage himself, was ued.

  Hiruzen couldn't believe that the Mizukage had came to Konoha.

  He wouldn't dare visit another Hidden Vilge. If the vilge had ill iions, even a powerful Shinobi could be captured or killed.

  Unless you were at the level of Hashirama Senju or Madara Uchiha, visiting another vilge ractically suicide.

  Although the delegation was led by the Third Mizukage, Hiruzen wasirely sure it was really him.

  The Third Mizukage was shrouded in mystery. Even Hiruzen didn't know what he looked like.

  Kirigakure was an isoted vilge, rarely iing with the mainnd. And the Third Mizukage was a reclusive leader. It wasn't surprising that Hiruzen didn't know him.

  Hiruzen pohe situation. The door opened, and Daered, along with the two elders, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane.

  Hiruzen had summohem to discuss the Third Mizukage's visit.

  "You know why I called you here. The Third Mizukage has suddenly visited Konoha. What do you think his motive is?"

  Hiruzen got straight to the point.

  He had already met with the Mizukage, but the meeting hadn't gone well. The Mizukage had been blunt and accusatory.

  Although Hiruzen was angry, he kept his cool and arranged for them to stay at Konoha's guesthouse, treating them with courtesy.

  "Whatever his reason, as a Kage, leaving his vilge to visit another is foolish."

  Danzō scoffed. "With Suna making moves against us, now is not the time to fight Kirigakure."

  Hiruzen looked at Danzō sternly.

  This was one of the reasons he had summoned Danzō: not just to discuss the Mizukage's visit, but also to warn him.

  Danzō met his gaze and nodded. He wasn't stupid enough to act rashly.

  Attag the Mizukage now would only bring trouble.

  Besides, he wasn't even sure if it was really the Third Mizukage. He didn't believe the Mizukage would do something so reckless.

  Uhey had a very close retionship, a Kage wouldn't risk visiting another Hidden Vilge.

  "Hokage-sama, the Kiri delegation requests an audience."

  A Shinobi entered and announced.

  Hiruzen frowhen nodded. "Bring them to the meeting room."

  "Let's go meet them."

  Hiruzen led Danzō and the elders to the meeting room. The Third Mizukage and several elite Jōnin were already waiting. It was ihe Mizukage.

  "The Third Mizukage is quite young," Danzō remarked, looking at the Mizukage.

  Indeed, pared to Hiruzen, the Mizukage looked much younger.

  "Sandaime Hokage, I'm here to demand justice."

  The Mizukage ignored Danzō and gred at Hiruzen.

  Danzō scowled but didn't say anything. He sat down, followed by Homura and Koharu.

  Hiruzen frowned. Konoha and Kiri had no flict. What justice was the Mizukage talking about?

  "Your Konoha Shinobi infiltrated my vilge and stole our Forbidden Scroll. What do you have to say for yourself, Sandaime Hokage?"

  The Mizukage stood up, his eyes narrowed dangerously. Killing i filled the room, prompting Konoha's Anbu to emerge from the shadows.

  "Mizukage-sama, are you mistaken?"

  Hiruzen was fused. He had never sent ao steal Kirigakure's Forbidden Scroll.

  Could it be Danzō? He g Danzō, then shook his head. Danzō didn't have the ability to pull off something like that.

  Holy, even Hiruzen didn't think he could infiltrate Kirigakure and steal the Forbidden Scroll.

  The scroll was a valuable item; it would be heavily guarded.

  And even if someone mao steal it, they'd have to escape Kirigakure's forces.

  But seeing the Mizukage's fury, it seemed the scroll was indeed gone.

  "Hmph, 't even protect your own vilge's Forbidden Scroll. Useless." Danzō sneered.

  The Mizukage, who usually had a calm demeanor, was enraged. He smmed his hand oable, shattering it.

  Hiruze Danzō, then looked at the Mizukage. "Mizukage-sama, how do you know it was a Konoha Shinobi?"

  "The Sharingan. The Mangekyō Sharingan. You 't fake that. Besides the Uchiha of Konoha, who else possesses the Sharingan?"

  Hiruzen's face hardened. Danzō and the elders also paled.

  "Hand over the Forbidden Scroll, or Kirigakure will decre war."

  The Mizukage's voice was firm.

  He had to retrieve the scroll, or his position as Mizukage would be in jeopardy.

  There were already dissenting voices in Kirigakure, critig his leadership and calling for his removal.

  The other s were eager for him to step down. If he did, they would have a ce to take his pce.

  That was why he had risked ing to Konoha. He had to retrieve the Forbidden Scroll.

  Hiruzen took a deep breath. If he didn't hahis carefully, Konoha and Kirigakure would go to war.

  And if that happened, Suna, who was already making moves, would defiake advantage of the situation.

  Iwa, who had a grudge against Konoha, and Kumogakure, with their ambitions, might also join in. It could escate into a four-vilge alliance against Konoha.

  Konoha was strong, but even they couldn't withstand an attack from four other Hidden Vilges.

  The stakes were high. He had to appease the Mizukage.

  Hiruzen looked at Danzō, then said, "Mizukage-sama, I won't lie to you. It's been a long time sihe Uchiha has produced a Mangekyō Sharingan user. But retly, one did awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan. However, he is now a missing-nin of Konoha."

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