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Azula

Funny how rats always prefer the darkness.

Azula

Your little Root organization isn't as hidden as you think, Danzo.

Azula

The Third Hokage may be too honorable to see what's right under his nose...

Azula

(But I wasn't raised to be honorable. I was raised to recognize treachery.)

Azula

Quite the invasion you helped orchestrate. Pity it failed so... spectacularly.

Azula

Tell me, did you really think Orochimaru would honor whatever deal you made?

Azula

You see, Danzo, I've spent years establishing my cover here.

Azula

And I won't let a power-hungry fossil like you destroy what I've come to... value.

Azula

I could expose you to the village elders... but that would be too simple.

Azula

Instead, I think we'll come to an understanding, you and I.

Azula

These files detail your collaboration with Sound and Sand. One spark and your treachery becomes public.

Azula

So here's my proposition: serve Konoha loyally or burn with your ambitions.

Azula

Oh, and Danzo? This village has survived worse threats than you.

Azula

I protect what's mine, and Konoha is most definitely under my protection now.