He hadn't even been angry enough to kill the suspected Uchiha Clan over the murder of his beloved wife.
Instead, he had calmly used the opportunity to suppress the Uchiha Clan's influence.
Otherwise, if the village, after going through the Nine-Tails Rampage, had then fought a major battle with the Uchiha Clan, the Leaf Village would probably have been finished.
'His father is so formidable, so how is his Asuma so reckless?'
Perhaps it was precisely his wife's death that left Asuma without proper guidance.
He, the Third Hokage, had to spend a great deal of time managing the village's affairs and had to keep power firmly in his own hands.
He had been negligent, but he truly hadn't had any time to educate Asuma.
When Asuma heard his father's words, he became even more furious and questioned him.
"What do you know? The only person I want is Yūhi Kurenai. I don't care about any other women."
The Third Hokage sighed. Asuma was truly an infatuated person, and infatuated people rarely had good outcomes.
The ninja world was not a place for romance; he had to understand this fact.
"Don't let love blind your eyes."
"This Daimyō Guardian Ninja post I've arranged for you is a great assignment for gilding your reputation. After a year in prison, I will find a way for you to resume your duty as the Fire Daimyō's guard."
"The Daimyō, for my sake, probably won't hold your duties against you too much."
When Asuma heard the Hokage's words, he grew even angrier.
"Bastard, don't ever mention the matter of being a Daimyō Guardian Ninja to me again."
"If I hadn't gone to the Daimyō's residence to serve as a guardian ninja, but had stayed in the village instead, I never would have given that guy an opening, and he wouldn't have stolen my home. Kurenai wouldn't have left me either."
"This is all your fault."
"I will never follow your arrangements again."
The Third Hokage was so angry his brows furrowed. 'He's truly worthless. A mere woman has reduced Asuma to this state. What future prospects does he have?'
"Foolish."
Sarutobi Asuma, however, looked at his father and said.
"If you want me to go, I can."
"You must find a way to kill Uchiha Ryōsuke. I know you have a way. Then, I will listen to you and go back to the Daimyō's residence to serve as a guardian ninja."
'As long as Uchiha Ryōsuke is eliminated, Kurenai will still be his. At that point, let alone serving as some guardian ninja, he would do whatever his father told him to do.'
The Third Hokage's expression, however, changed drastically. 'How could Asuma say such a thing?'
'Even if you think it, how can you say it out loud?'
'What place is this?'
'This is the Uchiha Clan's Military Police Force building. There could be ears in the walls.'
'This child of his has completely lost his mind.'
"You just stay in prison and reflect on yourself."
The Third Hokage returned directly to his Hokage office, sat down, and calmed his mood.
He had been thoroughly angered today.
'If only his eldest son, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, were still alive. He was the hope of the Sarutobi Clan.'
'To think he would die so young while carrying out a mission as an Anbu. This second son of his, Asuma, is simply too worthless. He's already sunk deep into the inner demon that is Uchiha Ryōsuke.'
Although he didn't like this second son, his son was tied to the future of the Sarutobi Clan.
'I have to save him, even if I don't want to.'
'I must make this guy pull himself together. I can only let Danzō handle it. Naturally, I won't do it personally, but I can have others make a move to get rid of Uchiha Ryōsuke.'
'Otherwise, I wouldn't have given Danzō so much power. After all, that man is a sharp blade in my hand.'
At this time, Danzō, who was stationed at the Root headquarters, naturally received the news of Sarutobi Asuma's arrest and imprisonment.
A rare smile appeared on his cold face.
'Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Third Hokage, how utterly disgraceful.'
'As the most powerful ninja leader in the village, his son actually got arrested.'
'His face has been completely trampled on the ground by the Uchiha Clan.'
'However, the Uchiha Clan's Military Police Force has far too much power. Perhaps it's time to take back the authority the Second Hokage gave them.'
'If one day the Uchiha Clan gets some dirt on me, will these people come to arrest me too?'
'The Third Hokage should see the Uchiha Clan's true colors from this. They will never completely submit to the Leaf Village's upper echelons.'
'In that case, the Third Hokage should be leaning towards eliminating the Uchiha Clan now.'
Just then, a subordinate pushed open the door and walked in.
"Lord Danzō, the Third Hokage requests your presence at the Hokage's office."
Danzō's left eye, which was slightly closed, narrowed. 'He's summoning me so soon? I didn't expect him to act so quickly. How interesting.'
'And he's not coming to my Root headquarters. Ever since I tried to assassinate him last time, he hasn't set foot in my territory again. He's truly cautious.'
"Tell the Anbu who came that I will be over shortly."
Inside the Hokage's office.
Shimura Danzō strode in, pushed open the door, found a place to sit down on his own, and said with a relaxed expression.
"Lord Hokage, what business did you summon me for?"
The Third Hokage looked at Danzō and said.
"Your previous plan to eliminate the Uchiha Clan was very good."
"Especially the dangerous element among them, Uchiha Ryōsuke. Taking advantage of this upcoming war to eliminate this person, what do you think?"
Danzō's eye narrowed slightly. 'He wants me to act in the shadows again. But isn't this Uchiha Ryōsuke the one Asuma attacked?'
"That's not advisable. I'm afraid now is not a good time to get rid of him."
"Just as Lord Hokage said, I have also received news that the Cloud Village is preparing to dispatch troops to attack the Leaf Village."
"Why not let him go to the battlefield and fight to the death with the Cloud Village ninja? Wouldn't that be better?"
The Third Hokage's eyes narrowed. 'Shimura Danzō has already received such information?'
'And yet, I haven't received it. It seems he has sent people to gather intelligence in other villages. When it comes to espionage, I'm really no match for him.'
'But even if the two armies fight, Uchiha Ryōsuke might not necessarily die. His strength is very formidable.'
He couldn't help but say.
"This Uchiha Ryōsuke's talent is too strong. He has even mastered the Eight Inner Gates. We must destroy him as soon as possible, otherwise, he may become a great disaster in the future. This war is a good opportunity. I know that making people die in war is your specialty."
Hearing this, Danzō's left eye couldn't help but narrow. 'Making people die on the battlefield is indeed my specialty.'
'He couldn't have found something out, could he?'
'But so what if he knows? He has no proof.'
'However, I can't easily agree to this matter, even though getting rid of Uchiha Ryōsuke also aligns with my interests.'
"Actually, my Root is currently short on talent. If I could select some geniuses from the village's ninja families to join my Root, it wouldn't be impossible to get rid of this person."
'The one who is anxious right now isn't me, Danzō, but the Third Hokage. I can use this to expand my own power.'
The Third Hokage heard his words and knew this was his demand. 'He wants to take the opportunity to expand his power again.'
'Asuma can't wait any longer. I must resolve his inner demon as soon as possible. Otherwise, if he's invaded by it, it will be difficult for him to return to normal in the future.'
'Letting him add some people can also make him a sharper blade in my hand, more convenient for helping me get things done.'
'Does this guy Danzō really think he's that smart?'