This news could serve as preparation to link the eventual fall of the Third Raikage with Shimura Danzo later on. When Uchiha Chi added fuel to the fire at that moment, Shimura Danzo would likely become the target of the Cloud Shinobi's fury, allowing Uchiha Chi to reap the benefits while others fought.
It was well known that Danzo had long been engaged in fierce confrontations with the Cloud Shinobi, making him fully capable of acquiring frontline intelligence on them and reselling these precious intel to Iwagakure in exchange for lucrative rewards. This was hardly surprising, and Iwagakure certainly wouldn't find it strange either.
After all, he wouldn't hesitate to scheme against his own comrades, let alone facing hostile forces. No one would raise any suspicions about this, including Shimura Danzo's close brother Sarutobi Hiruzen, because such behavior was simply second nature to Danzo.
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