Author's note: I recommend that you read Spirit of the Triage first. This section corresponds with chapter 9.

Context: During Kichiro's first mission, Shimura Danzō was the commander of the Suna front before he was injured and forced to return to Konoha. After he recovered, he went to command Kiri. Here is the correspondence between him and the Hokage pertaining Kichiro while he was in Suna.


[C237]Shimura D.—Sarutobi H.[Message: Damn you, Saru! I need a squad of medics, not an Academy student! The civilians can handle their own injuries. My men are dying out here. It's only a matter of time before we're overrun if you continue to refuse me the resources I need.]

[H177]Sarutobi H.—Shimura D.[Response: C237. There are no more combat medics available. Give Uzumaki a chance. He's stubborn enough to succeed.]

[C241]Shimura D.—Sarutobi H.[Report: Uzumaki was severely injured upon arrival. He fell out of a tree. Recommended action: immediate recall.]

[C242]Shimura D.—Sarutobi H.[Report: Uzumaki was caught healing an enemy ninja the day after his arrival. Recommended action: immediate recall and court martial.]

[H180]Sarutobi H.—Shimura D.[Response: C242. Orders: let the boy heal whomever he wishes, but prioritize Konoha ninja and allies. Do not detain enemy ninja he heals on the battlefield.]

[C273]Shimura D.—Sarutobi H.[Report: Uzumaki has proved himself extremely competent, but he has now earned a moniker among the Suna ninja. His team leader has foiled six assassination attempts in the past week. Recommended action: immediate recall.]

[C312]Shimura D.—Sarutobi H.[Report: Four squads of Suna ninja armed with puppets assaulted our weakest point, base A37, in an attempt to capture Uzumaki. The assaulting squads were captured with no deaths. Uzumaki's moniker has spread throughout my men and is causing distraction. Uzumaki appeared on the battlefield with a bright green haori. When the battle was over and he was interrogated on his choice of clothing, the boy laughed in the faces of several superior officers. He has been here two weeks and I find my patience sorely tested. Assessment: Uzumaki's presence is a liability and he is unfit for duty. Recommended action: immediate recall.]

[H180]Sarutobi H.—Shimura D.[Response: C312. Message: Please stop asking me to recall Uzumaki. The boy is just a little eccentric and still a child. His team leader will control him when it is necessary and practical. Uzumaki is solely responsible for your subordinates' increased morale and the suspiciously small number of poisonings your subordinates have received. Orders: thank the boy before he leaves.]

[C315]Shimura D.—Sarutobi H.[Response: H180. Orders received and acknowledged. Will comply.]