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Chapter 394: The Dagger Revealed!
Chapter 394: The Dagger Revealed!
"Of course not, Danzo will definitely receive a 'severe' punishment this time!"
Sarutobi Kazumi raised his voice.
Tsk tsk!
The old politician.
The definition of 'severe' was naturally in the hands of the Hokage.
"I think there's no need to be that harsh. A few years in the Konoha Prison should suffice. What do you think, Hokage-sama?"
Dong Ping casually outlined the detailed plan.
It seemed like a classic move of raising the stakes and then letting them fall lightly.
But only those who knew the inside story would understand the brilliance of this proposal.
A few years in prison! Normally, this punishment would be severe.
However, compared to the trouble Danzo had caused, it was insignificant.
He had practically 'swallowed' the entire Oilada Clan!
If it were an ordinary person, even multiple murders wouldn't be enough to satisfy the punishment. Even though he was the leader and senior advisor of Root, he still needed to face severe consequences.
Therefore, a few years in prison as punishment, if not suggested by Dong Ping, would make others suspect if there was some secret deal between the two.
However, after hearing the detention site, they all understood the wisdom behind this punishment.
Konoha Prison! But it had always been under the control of the Uchiha.
After locking up Danzo, the leader of Root, even if the Uchiha didn't dare to take direct action, there were still ways to deal with him.
Anyway, Danzo, you've made it clear that you're at odds with us, the Uchiha. Given the chance, we'll naturally make things difficult for you.
The most crucial point is that if he's in Konoha Prison, thinking of leaving at will is out of the question.
Not to mention controlling Root from within.
Furthermore, Dong Ping only mentioned a few years of imprisonment, and this punishment was already light enough. Even Sarutobi Kazumi and the others didn't have the face to plead for leniency.
What's more, Danzo had forcefully swallowed the Oilada Clan, and a few years in prison wasn't enough?
If Sarutobi Kazumi dared to say the punishment was too harsh, it would definitely cross the bottom line of the various clan leaders.
"Alright, Danzo will be imprisoned in Konoha Prison for two... three years!"
Sarutobi Kazumi originally wanted to say two years, but upon seeing the discontent in the clan leaders' eyes, he added another year.
If it were imprisonment in Root or the Shadow Division, then no matter how long it was, it wouldn't matter as it wouldn't affect Danzo's actions.
However, being confined in Konoha Prison, the shorter the duration, the better.
"No way!"
"I object!"
"I did this for Konoha!"
Danzo directly voiced his opposition.
He also understood the difference between being imprisoned in Konoha Prison and being detained in Root or the Shadow Division.
"Danzo, this is non-negotiable!"
Mizuhara Monen interrupted Danzo's objection with a heavy tone, making his stance clear.
This time, he had indeed gone too far.
He directly swallowed the Oilada Clan; this was no small matter.
If he continued to play this way, who among the clans in the village wouldn't be worried?
If you, Danzo, swallowed the Oilada Clan without any substantial punishment, wouldn't you turn against us next?
If everyone started thinking this way, then Konoha would be finished.
The Hokage lineage would also collapse.
Although the Oilada Clan wasn't a core clan of the Hokage lineage, they were still part of the faction.
Danzo, you're heartless, even betraying your own people. How can we follow the Hokage lineage with peace of mind, without fearing the same fate as the Oilada Clan?
Even if it's to reassure them, Danzo must pay a price this time.
Of course, Danzo would definitely feel aggrieved, but Choshin Kokoro quietly reminded him, "If there's an opportunity to 'redeem yourself through meritorious service,' the time can also be reduced!"
She had no choice; if she didn't say this, Danzo wouldn't accept the punishment willingly.
"Bring Danzo to prison, and immediately release all the Oilada Clan members. The village will remove the curse marks at the fastest speed!"
Sarutobi Kazumi ordered the nearby Shadow Division members to take action.
If it weren't for Choshin Kokoro, Danzo would have continued arguing, but with those words, he peacefully went to Konoha Prison.
He believed that it wouldn't be long before Sarutobi Kazumi would let him 'redeem himself through meritorious service.'
After all, some matters truly couldn't do without him.
As for Dong Ping, he didn't pursue this further, as the main goal of this plan was to free the Oilada Clan from trouble, and teaching Danzo a lesson was just a side effect.
It was enough to give him a hard time; don't expect to truly bring down Danzo.
The Leaf Village's F4 was a united front, and before the Third Hokage stepped down, it was almost impossible to overthrow Danzo.
It wouldn't be surprising if Danzo was released early from Leaf Prison for 'meritorious service,' as such incidents were not uncommon before the Shinobi World. In the Ninja World, it would only be more exaggerated.
If it weren't for the need to provide an explanation to the various Noble Clans, they might not even bother with a pretense.
"Oh right!" As Danzo was about to be taken away, Dong Ping suddenly spoke up, "I learned many Sealing Techniques from Kyu Konai. There might be a way to restrict those Curse Marks!"
Indeed, this was intentionally said for Danzo to hear.
"You... no, that's impossible!!"
"Even the village's Sealing Squad couldn't crack it, how could you?!"
"Uchiha Dong Ping!!"
...
Danzo, who was being escorted by the Shadow Division to Leaf Prison as the 'victor,' suddenly lost his composure and glared at Dong Ping, wishing he could kill him.
Danzo had thought that the punishment he received was worth it to gain the Oilada Clan.
But if they were truly rescued, it would be a different story.
It would mean he endured the punishment without any gain.
After Danzo stopped, the Shadow Division didn't dare rush him, allowing him to stay with the Oilada Clan to witness the aftermath.
"Really?"
Oilada Jimi's face lit up with newfound hope.
Tsk tsk!
It must be said that the Ninja's acting skills were truly impressive; if they were in the pre-transmigration world, they would all be award-winning actors.
"I can only say there's hope!"
Dong Ping gave a vague answer, his face showing difficulty.
Even if it were true, he wouldn't admit it.
After all, this matter was no small matter.
Admitting it would almost dismantle the very foundation of the Root Division.
The Root Division brainwashed ordinary orphans from a young age, and even without Curse Marks, they were under control.
However, the brainwashing effect on Noble Clans was naturally less effective, so Curse Marks were the primary method.
Once it was confirmed that the Curse Marks could be removed, it would be difficult for the Root Division to quickly brainwash ninjas from Noble Clans into killing machines.
Unless they spent a significant amount of time and resources, it would be a losing proposition.
So, even with absolute confidence, Dong Ping would only say there's 'hope,' without giving any guarantees.
Soon, dozens of Oilada Clan members were brought back.
They were like walking corpses!
The normally healthy clan members had become like this in just half a day.
The Root Division's methods were indeed terrifying.
As he witnessed this scene, Oilada Jimi's gaze suddenly intensified, and he performed a deep bow to Sarutobi Kazumi.
"Jimi, what are you doing? Rest assured, I will find a way to restore your clan members!"
Sarutobi Kazumi stepped forward to support him.
At that moment, he cursed Danzo in his mind. Why did you have to go after the Oilada Clan? Even if you wanted it, you should have done it cleanly without leaving such a big mess for me.
Now, who knows how much effort it will take to resolve this issue.
"Hokage-sama, the Oilada Clan doesn't want the village to waste resources on us. We only ask to be allowed to go to the Heavenly Fortress to find a way to remove the Curse Marks from our clan members!"
Oilada Jimi revealed his plan.
Indeed, he wanted the Oilada Clan to go to the Heavenly Fortress.
This Noble Clan, though small in numbers, had high potential and upper limits. They were also known for their silent and loyal nature, making them highly sought after by any power.
Dong Ping was no exception, but as a Hokage Lineage clan, they couldn't migrate to the Heavenly Fortress.
The Oilada Clan wasn't like the Yamayama, a declining small clan. They possessed strong strength and potential, and under normal circumstances, the village wouldn't let them leave.
So, Dong Ping came up with this plan.
Given that Danzo had taken their entire clan to become 'dogs,' it was only natural for them to want to leave the village.
If they stayed in the village, they would eventually become like the Root Division.
Leaving for another place would be considered village defection.
But the Heavenly Fortress was different.
It was also a Leaf Village force, at least nominally!
With the example of Uchiha Choho, it was understandable that the Oilada Clan would have this idea.
(End of Chapter)
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