Sarutobi Hiruzen knew Shimura Danzo's intentions all too well. He felt that if he were to send Shimura Danzo out, even if Sunagakure originally had no intention of going to war, Danzo would find a way to provoke one. Therefore, Sarutobi Hiruzen could not possibly allow Danzo to go to the front lines.
"Danzo, don't be in such a hurry to state your position." Sarutobi Hiruzen turned around, looking at Shimura Danzo with a resolute gaze. "We need to gather further intelligence and confirm the movements of the Land of Wind. Only after we have acquired conclusive evidence can we make the right decision."
Shimura Danzo clenched his teeth. Although dissatisfied in his heart, he had no choice but to nod in agreement. At that moment, Shimura Danzo's thoughts were similar to Sarutobi Hiruzen's; he also did not believe that Sunagakure intended to go to war, but he wanted to take a trip to the border, combine it with propaganda efforts, and accumulate some prestige for himself. He wanted to transition from the shadows to the light, laying the groundwork for his future ambition of becoming the Hokage.
Chapter 194