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Fû could be considered one of Danzo's right-hand men.

During the Five Kage Summit, it was he and Torune Aburame who accompanied Danzo to the meeting.

As a member of the Yamanaka clan, he was not only proficient in the Mind Body Switch Technique and the Mind Body Disturbance Technique but also possessed exceptional sensory abilities.

It was said that this was a special ability of the Yamanaka clan, allowing them to sense everything around them.

If he were brought along on this trip, it could also serve to weaken Danzo's influence.

After all, Haru could only leave behind a Wood Release clone to assist Itachi.

This was also out of caution.

No matter how you looked at it, Haru didn't fully trust Itachi.

If Itachi were to go all out, using techniques like Susanoo and Amaterasu, that would be one thing.

But if he held back due to various concerns and didn't use his most lethal techniques, dealing with Danzo, who had Izanagi, would be tricky.

If Fû were to assist Danzo, it would make things even more complicated.

After some thought, Haru decided it would be better to convince Fû to come along.

"Fû…"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Haru, who appeared completely at ease, and recalled Fû's background.

He was from the Yamanaka clan, had a close relationship with Torune Aburame, and had joined Danzo's Root organization at a very young age.

"Fû's sensory abilities are indeed impressive, but how did you know about him?" Hiruzen probed.

Haru had only attended the ninja academy for a single day, let alone joined the Anbu.

Moreover, in both of Danzo's attempts to attack Haru, Fû hadn't been involved.

Logically, Haru shouldn't even know of Fû's existence.

Not only his chakra and Wood Release, but even his intelligence-gathering abilities were shrouded in mystery.

Especially that time he rushed to the border forest to save Hinata.

Although it was a time of peace, as a ninja village, they couldn't afford to let their guard down.

There were barriers surrounding the Hidden Leaf Village at all times.

Only a handful of people knew about this and could come and go without triggering the alarms.

But that night, Haru hadn't triggered the barrier alarms.

"Tenzo told me."

However, Haru had anticipated Hiruzen's question and had prepared an answer.

"Tenzo?" Hiruzen's gaze sharpened.

"Yes," Haru nodded, deliberately sighing.

"To be honest, it's my fault. When Yako confronted me, I couldn't hold back. I'm still too young and couldn't control my emotions."

"When I acted, I didn't hold back enough."

"Fortunately, before Tenzo lost consciousness, he told me that when he was still in Root, he had encountered a ninja with exceptional sensory abilities."

"That's who he recommended."

Haru spoke without changing his expression. Before his transmigration, he had heard that when people lie, they tend to touch their noses or avoid eye contact.

Conversely, as long as you didn't display these behaviors, others wouldn't be able to tell you were lying.

For a moment, Haru and Hiruzen locked eyes, and the atmosphere grew tense.

Ibiki also stared intently at Haru, hoping to spot any signs of deception.

He found it hard to believe that Tenzo could have spoken under those conditions.

But the truth was, he couldn't detect anything from Haru's expression.

Haru's demeanor was unnaturally calm, and even his heartbeat remained steady.

Either he was telling the truth, or he was a super genius in this regard.

This guy should join our Interrogation Unit.

Ibiki couldn't help but marvel inwardly, leaning toward the latter possibility.

"I see."

Finally, Hiruzen let out a long breath, breaking the silence.

"I'll consider this matter carefully," Hiruzen said.

"Understood, Hokage-sama."

Haru responded cheerfully and turned to leave, but he deliberately paused at the door.

"With all due respect, Hokage-sama, I don't have much interaction with the ninjas of Kumogakure, but based on past events, I believe they aren't exactly honorable."

"I've even heard that over a decade ago, they kidnapped a young girl from our village with the surname Uzumaki."

"Although this is supposed to be a meeting between two Kage, the other side might take the opportunity to set a trap."

"After all, Kumogakure has no intention of forming an alliance. Their geographical location is surrounded by water on three sides, and they have a perfect jinchūriki in their village."

"If I were the Raikage, I would set up a trap in advance, ambush the opposing Kage, and then launch a full-scale war in one fell swoop."

Haru paused briefly before continuing, "I even think that for a meeting of this level, having a sensory-type ninja among the guards is essential for this very reason."

"And when it comes to sensory abilities, no one is more skilled than Fû. Even Tenzo acknowledged his strength."

Haru unleashed a barrage of persuasive arguments, throwing them all at Hiruzen.

Although he wasn't sure how much Hiruzen would believe, he was certain of one thing.

Before Danzo's inevitable death, Hiruzen wouldn't be able to verify the story with Tenzo.

Because Tenzo was currently trapped in the genjutsu Haru had created, along with Kakashi.

After finishing his speech, Haru glanced at Hiruzen's expression, then turned and left without looking back.

Click!

The door to the Hokage's office closed behind him.

"He's… a rare genius. If he joined the Anbu's Interrogation Unit, he would undoubtedly become the most capable captain in history."

Ibiki spoke without hesitation, even wanting to quote Haru's words.

"When it comes to deception and genjutsu, no one is more skilled than him."

"Genjutsu…"

However, upon hearing this, Hiruzen's eyes widened once again.

A new suspicion arose in his mind.

Although Yako had only recently joined the Anbu, there was no doubt that she was an exceptionally skilled ninja.

Even if Haru had been parachuted in as captain, it was unlikely she would have confronted him.

Moreover, Yako was famously friendly toward newcomers.

"Could it be that Haru… used genjutsu on her from the start, making her deliberately confront him to provoke a conflict, thereby replacing Tenzo…"

Hiruzen muttered to himself but quickly shook his head, feeling that such speculation was unrealistic.

After all, what benefit would replacing Tenzo bring Haru?

"Still, what Haru said isn't without merit."

"What?" Ibiki hadn't caught Hiruzen's words and asked for clarification.

"Nothing, I was just reminded of Lord Tobirama Senju."

Hiruzen frowned slightly. "Alright, Ibiki, you're dismissed. Go attend to your duties, and by the way…"

"Call Fû here for me."