In Naruto, build the strongest Hidden Mist Village.

Chapter 113 Danzo: I will become the Fourth Hokage!

"Old man, don't look so gloomy! Things haven't reached a conclusion yet."

Jiraiya scratched his long white hair and rocked the chair.

"If things are stable here, I'll go to Kirigakure to find Minato. You have no idea how anxious Kushina has been these past few days."

"You may leave, Jiraiya."

"You don't need to worry about my affairs."

Jiraiya pursed his lips, unsure of what to say. Just as he was about to turn around, a sharp shout stopped him in his tracks.

Where is your headband?

"Jiraiya!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone became more serious than ever before.

"It's just to make things easier. I'm still a Konoha ninja, and I'll always be an old man."

As Jiraiya spoke, he reached into his robes, took out a clean headband, and wrapped it around his forehead.

"Don't worry about that."

"That's good."

Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his pipe and muttered a few words. Before he could finish speaking, a commotion broke out outside the window.

This immediately caused the two of them to frown deeply.

Why is there such a sound outside the Hokage Building?

They must be old friends.

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned deeply.

He was very familiar with Danzo.

This commotion is inextricably linked to his comrade who has always wanted to become Hokage.

"let's start."

Danzo glanced at his old friend standing in front of the glass, a smile appearing on his lips as he gradually became solemn.

This is the most crucial step before becoming Hokage.

Hiruzen, you lost this time.

Don't you always think that I am not recognized by the people?
After today, it won't happen again.

One month.

In just one month, I acquired all the items needed to increase my prestige.

It turns out that everything becomes easier when you're bathed in sunlight!
The Root ninja standing beside Danzo unfurled the scroll.

Bang bang bang!
A continuous expanse of white smoke.

Several ninja swords were revealed.

Danzo raised his head, facing the sunlight, and held up his sword.

"Gentlemen, this is proof that I killed several of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist on the battlefield of Kirigakure."

"Our Konoha did not suffer a complete defeat against Kirigakure. I also left several of their powerful ninjas behind on this battlefield!"

"As expected of Lord Danzo!"

The Root ninjas were the first to shout.

The common people, who were previously unfamiliar with the platform and didn't know what to shout, gradually began to shout.

Even though this Lord Danzo doesn't look like a good person at all!

Even though this Lord Danzo has never been remembered by anyone.

Even if those were just a few ninja swords, not Kaguya Naoki.

However, Konoha did indeed suffer a crushing defeat on the battlefield in Kirigakure.

More than that.

The Third Hokage signed a treaty in the very place where the First Hokage had established his reputation, a treaty that Konoha could not accept but had no choice but to accept.

If that's the case, why can't they choose a ninja who has defeated Kirigakure before?
Group, what was it again?

Lord Danzo!

Hearing the shouts from below, Danzo felt a strange emotion welling up inside him.

Is this what it feels like to be surrounded by a crowd?
This is the feeling of Naruto.

How amazing!

"Lord Danzo, shall we continue with the plan?"

Danzo frowned, but still snorted coldly.

"Go ahead."

"Yes, Lord Danzo!"

The Root ninjas remained hidden in the shadows.

Danzo waved his hand, enjoying the feeling while a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.

Don't blame me, Hiruzen.

Why do you, a defeated shadow, always want to stay in that position?

You betrayed me first.

It was you who, because of your greed for power, forgot your original intention to protect Konoha.

Then, I'll use you as my stepping stone to fulfill everything you promised your teacher! "Hand over the war criminal Minato Namikaze!"

Just as the cheers of the crowd were gradually subsiding, several voices, seemingly from nowhere, immediately caused the crowd to erupt in cheers again.

"It was him who wiped out Konoha's entire army, causing our crushing defeat against Kirigakure!"

"Hand over Minato Namikaze!"

The sound exploded again!
It was even more fervent and enthusiastic than before.

Humans always find it difficult to accept a viewpoint that differs from their own understanding, but everyone is willing to criticize someone who was once high and mighty!

A smile appeared on Danzo's lips.

These common people are so easily swayed.

Let Minato Namikaze become the next White Fang of Konoha!

Minato Namikaze, having led his army to defeat, will suffer the wrath of these civilians.

So, my old friend, as the Hokage who devised all the plans, do you still have the face to stay on that stage again?

Put away that coldness and try your best to show a sunny smile.

The smile she had practiced a thousand times in front of the mirror was naturally flawless.

"Everyone!"

Danzo clenched his fist again and raised his hand.

"I recently signed a peace treaty with Iwagakure!"

"It is an equal treaty; there is no unfair treaty!"

"Soon, I will personally go and do my best to completely quell the turmoil in Kumogakure and bring peace to Konoha."

"Make Lord Danzo the Fourth Hokage!"

As soon as the Root ninjas shouted, the Konoha civilians hesitated for a moment, but hearing the increasingly loud voices, they raised their fists.

Following the crowd is the right thing to do, right?

I am the Fourth Generation!

Danzo felt a surge of anger rising within him and was about to raise his fist to say something more.

"Everyone."

Hiruzen Sarutobi had somehow appeared outside the Hokage Building, a gentle breeze blowing as he wore a kind smile.

Just by opening his mouth.

The situation, which had previously been as hot as boiling oil, was immediately doused with cold water.

The shouts faded away, leaving only a few scattered men—the Root ninjas.

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't seem to care and continued speaking gently.

"Gentlemen, this won't solve the problem, will it? I will give you an answer."

As soon as Hiruzen Sarutobi finished speaking, shame immediately appeared on the faces of the Konoha civilians.

In any case, the momentum Danzo wanted to generate today has been greatly weakened.

Sarutobi Hiruzen!

Danzo gritted his teeth in anger.

No matter when, you always manage to ruin my plans.

And your seemingly bright and noble face.

It was I who shielded you from it.

"Hiruzen!"

"You will regret this."

"Danzo."

"Now, I am the Hokage."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes were very calm, showing no trace of his previous aged appearance.

In stark contrast was a pair of eyes that seemed to spit fire!
It was Danzo's. After staring at each other for a long time, he finally let out a cold laugh.

"Hiruzen, that won't be for long."

Do you think this is all there is to it?

Having said that, he turned around and left immediately.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the figure, a helpless expression on his face.

My old friend, don't let the flames of power consume you.

Remember, you must act for Konoha first, then for power.

That's why I don't want to hand this position over to you.

You are different from Minato.

You are only doing this for your own power and your own interests.

It always has been, and it always will be!

Click!

A flash of lightning suddenly streaked across the sky, which had been shining brightly just moments before, followed by the falling of large raindrops.

(End of this chapter)