Something's wrong with this Hinata in Konoha

Each has their own gains
After that, the meeting voted on how to punish Danzo.

But this time, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Koharu and Mito Kaden finally managed to regain some of the situation.

They rejected Uchiha Nanaba's proposal to execute Danzo and tried their best to save Danzo's life.

The reason was also recognized by most of the Jonin present - executing the elders of his own village would make Konoha a laughing stock in the ninja world;
And more importantly: Danzo also has a large number of root spies, who are now scattered throughout the ninja world. Once the news of Danzo's public execution spreads, it is difficult to guarantee that the spies outside the village will not Betrayed on the spot.

Hyuga Inaba did not make a strong confrontation on this issue.

He guessed that this was the bottom line for the three old guys, and the other party would not retreat on this line.

But the death penalty can be avoided, but the living penalty cannot be escaped!
Although the person did not have to die, Danzo's title of elder was undoubtedly removed on the spot, all his powers were stripped away, he would not be given any chance to reinstate, and he would be banned from home for life from now on!
These punishments were quickly voted on.

After that, the highlight of the fight between the two sides finally came again!
At the same time, this is also the most touching issue in this Jonin meeting!
That’s the discussion about the root follow-up treatment plan!

On the surface, Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others have a deep friendship with each other and cannot bear to see Danzo die, but in fact, what they really care about most is never Danzo, but the roots!

Hyuga Inaba first proposed to disband the Roots, forcing Danzo to hand over the curse of the Tongue-Eradication Seal, and dismissing all the Roots members currently in the village.

But Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately stood up and expressed his strong opposition!
There is no way they would agree to lift everyone's tongue seal!
Then once someone pries open the mouths or brains of these root ninjas, many of the nasty things their F4 alliance has done over the past many years will be exposed!
The proposal to disband the Roots was forcibly rejected. Sarutobi Hiruzen even used his little remaining Hokage authority to reject all similar proposals very forcefully!
And proposed that he should replace Danzo and take charge of the root!
Hinata Inaba saw that this line of defense was destined to be impossible to break, so he gave up decisively and turned to attack other ways.

Subsequently, he put forward a number of requirements such as comprehensively restricting the power of the root; depriving the root of all law enforcement rights in the village; retaining only its responsibility to collect intelligence from the ninja world; and canceling the privilege of recruiting people at will.

These proposals immediately received unanimous praise from all jounin, and were almost unanimously approved, and the speed of light was finalized.

Sarutobi Hiruzen had no choice but to accept it.

Afterwards, Hyuga Inaba continued to pursue the case and made a proposal to allow root members to retire freely and return to the original family.

This also received unanimous support from many jounin present, especially the heads of the major ninja clans, who simply wished they could raise their hands in approval!
However, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Koharu and Mito Kaden fought very resolutely in this unexpected incident. They adhered to the bottom line that active members were not allowed to retire easily, and never agreed to let go of these ninjas who knew their true identity.

In the end, it was only agreed that new root members who join in the future can retire freely, while active members must serve for at least another 20 years!
But in exchange, Sarutobi Hiruzen gave up A, a special child.

Like the original work, A was reassigned to the ANBU after this incident and will become Kakashi's subordinate and junior from now on.

In the end, the two sides barely managed a draw in this round of fighting.

Each has achieved something, but neither has achieved full success.

Hiruzen Sarutobi saved Danzo's life, retained the general organization and existing members of the Roots, and most importantly, retained the Seal of the Tongue's Bane!
In exchange, Hyuga Inaba received full restrictions on the roots, depriving this organization of all the privileges it had in the past to show off its power in the village, and by the way received a gift.

Considering his sentiments, he simply gave A the name Yamato, and from now on the ANBU codename would be Tenzo.

At this point, a battle that was bloodless but still fierce and tit-for-tat finally came to an end.

After the meeting, many jounin went back to their homes again.

And the news of the abdication of a certain elder and the change of authority quickly spread throughout the streets of Konoha!
The matter of human experimentation was tacitly chosen not to be made public by Ninja at the scene, but a few people silently visited the families of the missing persons, made up some lies to appease the villagers, and gave some compensation to comfort them.

Among them, Hinata Inaba was surprised to see the figure of Little Anko.

This made him a little surprised, a little sad, and a little guilty.

It had only been just over a week since they last met, but Xiao Hongdou had changed tremendously!

Today, she is completely different from the energetic, cute girl she once was.

Hinata Inaba almost didn't recognize her at first glance.

After a second of staring, Anko quickly noticed him as well.

"Inaba? Ha, long time no see." Anko said hello as usual, but the smile of the past was missing from her face.

"Long time no see. You've lost a lot of weight. What's wrong? Don't have money to buy sweets? Do you want me to treat you to three-color dumplings?"

Hinata Inaba tried to joke around like she always did, entertaining Anko with her favorite dessert.

But this time, Hongdou didn't smile or look forward to it. Her eyes were so calm that she didn't look like a girl in her early teens...

Suffering is always the best catalyst for growth.

For Hongdou, this past week was probably the most unforgettable week in her life.

She shook her head gently and said: "No, I... quit sweets. I still have enough money for the time being. When I go to the villager's house to deliver something, let's have a meal together. I want to go there." Ichiraku Ramen.”

There was a maturity and sadness on Xiao Anko's face that was unfamiliar to Hinata Inaba.

At that moment, Hinata Inaba suddenly became speechless. She didn't know how to comfort this little girl who fell from heaven to earth overnight. She could only nodded numbly and said, "Okay, I'll wait for you."

Soon after, the two came to Ichiraku Ramen Shop.

The business here is as usual, neither good nor bad. The tables in front of the carts are full of people, but after all, they are not as good as those big shops with spacious facades.

But Anko didn't want to go to those luxurious stores at the moment. She just wanted to come here to have a bowl of ramen.

After the noodles were served, Xiao Hongdou suddenly said, "I remember a few months ago, when you guys just came back from the front line, I met you here. At that time, I heard you guys mention that Namikaze Minato also liked to eat ramen from this restaurant. .”

Hinata Inaba silently cooperated with her, "Yes."

"What a coincidence. My teacher used to like this ramen restaurant."

"yes……"

"Inaba..."

"Ok?"

"Badu told me what was said at the Jonin meeting not long ago."

"...I know that the villagers you went to deliver things to are the families of victims of Orochimaru's experiment. I naturally guessed it as soon as I saw you nearby."

"Haha, that's right, you are so smart, it's not surprising that you know everything..."

"..."

"So...so..." As she spoke, the girl suddenly burst into tears as she faced the night's signature ramen in front of her.

"So you smart guys, why don't you always tell me nothing?! Why!! Why do you leave me!!"

"..."

"I didn't know until today that Teacher is not a good person in the eyes of most people! But Inaba, you must have known it for a long time, right?! You are so smart! But why... why... didn't you tell me anything? !”

At that moment, Hinata Inaba was sitting next to the girl and suddenly felt at a loss.

It is hard to imagine that even when he and Sarutobi Hiruzen were fighting and quarreling at the Jonin meeting not long ago, he was never as at a loss as he is now...

(End of this chapter)