Kazuki looked at Danzo with disdain and said, "I didn't expect that you, who constantly claim to be for Konoha, have secretly been doing things to betray Konoha. Even Konoha's defense map, the location of its barriers, and all of Konoha's information, you've spread through your former subordinates who were turncoats."
Danzo still had many subordinates, especially from the former Shimura clan. In fact, Kazuki had been lenient with the Shimura clan due to Hiruzen's plea.
After all, the relationship between the Sarutobi clan and the Shimura clan had been quite good since the Sengoku era. The two had known each other since the Sengoku era.
Never underestimate the Sarutobi clan and the Shimura clan. Even Madara acknowledged these two clans. During the Sengoku era, these two clans were major clans, second only to the Uchiha and the Senju clan, and no less powerful than the Hyuga clan.
The Sarutobi clan also had the Ino-Shika-Cho trio under its command. During the Sengoku era, the Ino-Shika-Cho needed the Sarutobi Clan as a witness.
Hiruzen's father, Sarutobi Sasuke, was one of Konoha's top five figures in its early days. This was also one of the foundations for Hiruzen to smoothly become the Third Hokage.
Being a Hokage isn't just about fighting. It also involves social graces and connections.
Kazuki chose to give some leeway for Hiruzen's sake. After all, during his process of becoming Hokage, Hiruzen was very cooperative, even supporting his reforms. Hiruzen even proactively took the blame for some difficult situations.
In Hiruzen's words, the Hokage should embody a great, glorious, and righteous image. Some unfavorable images needed to be borne by those below him.
Kazuki did not choose to have anyone else take on Danzo's former responsibilities, so it was fine for those below to share the burden.
Kazuki was willing to return the favor. Moreover, during his time as a high-ranking Konoha official, Danzo not only failed to bring benefits to the Shimura clan but continuously exploited the clan, bleeding it dry to strengthen Root.
Danzo was a refined egoist. For his own interests, even his own clan, he was not unwilling to sacrifice.
Of course, in Danzo's mind, this was a different answer. He was doing this for Konoha, and even his own clan could be sacrificed, unlike Hiruzen. After he became Hokage, the Sarutobi clan received a huge boost. He, Danzo, was the one most suitable to become Hokage.
Therefore, after disbanding the Shimura clan, Kazuki did not make things too difficult for them. It's just that this clan would likely face challenges comparable to the Uchiha clan's past difficulties.
What Kazuki didn't expect was that even after he stopped targeting the Shimura clan, there were still people within the Shimura clan providing information and even conveniences to Danzo.
Although the current Shimura clan no longer had access to highly confidential information, one should not forget that Danzo was Konoha's second-in-command for over a decade, and his influence spread throughout Konoha.
It seems a major purge will be necessary upon returning to Konoha.
Kazuki sighed lightly, his eyes filled with immense disgust as he looked at Danzo in his hand.
Indeed, Danzo was nothing but a scumbag.
Kazuki said, his expression icy, as he looked at Danzo, "Indeed, you, who constantly claim everything is for Konoha, have continuously betrayed Konoha's interests. I will erect a statue of you in Konoha, inscribe all your deeds on it, and have everyone who passes by your statue spit on it."
Danzo, disoriented from Kazuki's soul-searching technique, vaguely heard his words, forced himself to gather his senses, and looked at Kazuki with uncontrollable rage.
"You can't do that. I did all of this for Konoha."
Kazuki snorted coldly. "Heh, for Konoha? What makes you think everything you did was for Konoha? I could also say that your actions against me are all detrimental to Konoha's interests."
"You!"
Danzo's eyes were bloodshot, wishing he could devour Kazuki alive.
If looks could kill, Danzo would have killed Kazuki countless times by now.
"Then prepare yourself. However, you can't die yet. You need to return to Konoha to face judgment first."
Kazuki then turned his gaze to the Edo Tensei alongside him. With a ripple in his eyes, the Edo Tensei bodies instantly collapsed to the ground, transforming into White Zetsu.
"You..." Danzo looked at this scene in disbelief.
His proud Edo Tensei had been broken so easily. What exactly was going on with Kazuki?
"This was never a difficult thing to do." Kazuki said indifferently.
"These aren't their original bodies, so targeting them isn't hard."
The power of the Rinnegan is very great, and there are many ways to deal with Edo Tensei, let alone for Kazuki.
As long as Kazuki wanted to, he had several methods to counter Edo Tensei. Only Danzo would treat Edo Tensei as a treasure.
Others, like Orochimaru, had long stopped considering Edo Tensei a big deal. What they aimed for was to become stronger themselves, not to borrow the power of Edo Tensei.
As he spoke, Kazuki opened a spatial portal and threw Danzo into it.
Afterward, Kazuki's figure flickered, and he returned to Kushina and Mikoto's location.
At this moment, the battle between the Kurama and Two-Tails had entered a fierce stage.
Two-Tails was far less powerful than Kurama, but it was supported by a large number of Kumo ninjas. With the help of these numerous Kumo ninjas, Two-Tails managed to barely hold its own against Kurama.
However, the battle between the two Tailed Beasts caused huge casualties. Since there were no ninjas from other villages here, the deaths were naturally among the Kumo ninjas.
Although the battle did not last too long, it still caused significant damage to Kumogakure.
"Damn it!"
The Third Raikage, while dealing with his battle against Mikoto, looked at the ongoing fight with bloodshot eyes.
This wasn't even the most critical part. The most troublesome one, Kazuki, hadn't even made his move yet.