Hiruzen Sarutobi remained unmoved, his face as cold as ice. In any case, this matter must be given a reasonable explanation, and it must be found out whether this was actually an action taken by the Uchiha!

"I won't suspect anyone without evidence, but within Konoha, how many people can kill a Root team in a short time and then disappear without a trace?"

Danzo choked for a moment, realizing that he really did seem suspicious!

The next second, he realized what was happening, spat, and said in a deep voice, "I am not capable of doing such a thing. As for what you said about having such ability, I have thought of a possibility."

Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, "What's possible?"

Danzo said grimly, "The person who controlled the Nine-Tails to attack Konoha three years ago, according to the information left by Minato Namikaze, he knows space-time ninjutsu."

Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly realized that, indeed, compared to Danzo framing him, that person was more likely to be the culprit.

Danzo continued, "Don't forget, that person is from the Uchiha clan. It's normal for him to kill the Root ninja who was monitoring the Uchiha clan's territory and then frame you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent for a while before continuing, "That possibility certainly exists, but space-time ninjutsu is difficult to defend against. I will arrange for someone to investigate this person."

Danzo's face darkened. "What's the point of investigating? They must be from the Uchiha clan. In my opinion, we should wipe them out in one fell swoop..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes turned cold as he said, "Enough! The Uchiha clan is also a member of Konoha, and the village has only recently stabilized; it can't afford any more changes!"

Before Danzo could object, Hiruzen Sarutobi continued making arrangements: "Tonight, a spy set fire to the forest and caused chaos. The Uchiha clan failed in their duty of guarding and will be fined one month's allowance. The spy's false accusations must not be spread; violators will be treated as accomplices!"