Chapter 220: Chapter 220: Why Should We Take the Fall for Danzō’s Mess?

Chapter 220: Chapter 220: Why Should We Take the Fall for Danzō’s Mess?



Koharu glanced secretly at Homura, who sighed and shook his head at her.

The message was clear-there was no point in hiding this. Trying to cover it up would only lead to bigger problems.

"I sent my subordinates to the logistics department to retrieve the chakra metal, but they told me the village's supply of chakra metal is running low and can't be used for weapon crafting."

"How is that possible?!"

The Third Hokage couldn't sit still. He distinctly remembered the village having a significant reserve of chakra metal, all of it purchased at great expense from external sources.

Crafting a single weapon would only require a small portion of that supply.

Not everyone was like Tobirama Senju, who had the luxury of using chakra metal to forge something like the Thunder God Sword, which Tsunade eventually gave to Takuya.

So the question remained-what happened to all the chakra metal from the logistics department?

The Third Hokage shot a deep look at the two elders, who remained silent. He already had a strong suspicion of where the issue lay. Forcing an awkward smile, he turned to the blacksmith.

"You can go rest for now. I'll send over the chakra metal. Just be ready to start forging."

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

The blacksmith obediently left the office.

As soon as he was gone, the forced smile on the Third Hokage's face vanished, replaced by a dark, thunderous expression.

"Koharu, Homura... is there something you'd like to explain to me?"

A whole batch of chakra metal-just gone!

And the logistics department was mostly managed by Koharu and Homura. If the chakra metal had disappeared, it was undoubtedly tied to them.

Homura chuckled bitterly. He opened his mouth to admit the truth but found himself at a loss for words.

The Third Hokage's face grew darker, the anger simmering inside him rising as he glared at Koharu and Homura.

"Hiruzen, there's no need to look at us like that," Koharu finally said. "This matter has nothing to do with us. You should ask Danzō. He's the one who took the metal. We only found out about it afterward."

Why should they take the fall for Danzō's actions?

In times of trouble, survival instinct kicks in, and they had no qualms about throwing Danzō under the bus to save themselves.

If they didn't, they'd end up being the ones to suffer.

"Danzō..."

The Third Hokage clenched his fists, his breathing becoming more rapid as he struggled to contain his rising fury.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

dark.

The three of them had worked together to conceal this from him.

Brilliant. Just brilliant.

The Third Hokage felt like a puppet leader, betrayed by those closest to him.

He had given them their authority, and now they had the audacity to go behind his back and

act without consulting him. Did they not respect him at all?

"I took it," Danzō admitted, seeing no point in lying now that the secret was out. Denying it would only make Hiruzen angrier.

"And where is the chakra metal now?" the Hokage sneered. "Don't tell me you've already

used it to forge weapons."

Go on, Danzō. Show me what you've done this time.

Remaining calm, Danzō replied, "The metal... I intended to give it to Orochimaru. He's a war

hero and has done so much for the village."

"I knew he wanted to give Nawaki a fine weapon, so I decided to provide some of the chakra

metal."

"To give to Orochimaru?"

The Third Hokage let out a bitter laugh.

Yes, Orochimaru is a war hero. He's done more for the village than most, and as my student, I would

have no problem rewarding him with some chakra metal.

In fact, I've already arranged for a chakra blade to be crafted for Orochimaru, so he can give it to

Nawaki.

But now? There wasn't a single scrap left!

And who gave Danzō the authority to move materials from the logistics department?

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