In Naruto, build the strongest Hidden Mist Village.

Chapter 124 Hiruzen, I am the true Hokage
Danzo, you've really changed.

Looking at Danzo, who was dressed in a red and white divine robe and wore a Hokage hat, with a stiff but genuine smile underneath, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but feel suspicious.

Turning my head, I looked at the boundary between the sand and trees not far away and felt even more bewildered.

This timid old friend actually took the initiative to appear on the front line.

Is this really Danzo himself?

If it weren't for his persistent, petty behavior, one would almost suspect that he was a completely different person.

Perhaps things really have changed.

Hiruzen sighed, knowing that this change was not without precedent.

Everyone has one or two weaknesses and desires that are enough to change their personality.

Becoming Hokage is one of the desires that can change an old friend.

A bad feeling crept into Hiruzen's mind.

It seems my old friend has once again chosen to cooperate with that guy, Kaguya Naoki.

That's a ferocious beast that preys on its prey. If this continues again and again, it will eventually drag Konoha into an irreversible vortex.

As I was deep in thought, several lively black dots appeared in the yellow sand and dust in front of me.

Are they Root ninjas?

Thinking of that name, Hiruzen couldn't help but shake his head.

It should be renamed the Dark Division now.

ANBU.

Hiruzen's brow twitched, a hint of dissatisfaction in his heart.

This old friend is far too impatient.

Upon assuming power, he postponed the advance by one day, citing the need for preparations for the large-scale army's launch.

Danzo was busy all day, but he was very worried.

Danzo went to the Ninja Academy, delivered an important speech, and replaced the principal with himself.

However, the sinister appearance of being wrapped in bandages, no matter how hard he tried to force a smile, inevitably made many children begin to doubt the meaning of "Will of Fire".

You've undermined your foundation, that's why I'm removing your acting position and preventing you from becoming Hokage!

Hiruzen couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark.

Afterwards, Danzo went to the Ninja Hospital and then to the Hokage Rock.

In the manner of the Hokage, he personally issued the order to urgently repair the portrait.

Such an impatient attitude is really embarrassing.

Even mealtimes are not ambiguous.

Danzo invited the leaders of the Ino-Shika-Cho, Hyuga, and Aburame clans to dine with him.

He ate five meals a day and still had time to give a sarcastic look of disdain to Fugaku Uchiha, who failed to become Hokage.

The result was, naturally, that several more troublemaking Uchiha were thrown into prison.

The Uchiha clan is a haystack, while Danzo is Mars.

If Mars meets dry grass, Konoha's future may be very bleak.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was very worried.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the black dot getting closer. He pulled himself together and was about to turn away when a cold voice rang out, piercing his heart.

"Lord Hiruzen, the Hokage wants to see you in a meeting."

Turning around, I saw that they were indeed Root ninjas.

The worry in my heart turned into helplessness.

This old friend, as always, likes to seek some sense of presence in these places.

"Tell the acting Hokage that I will go immediately."

Hiruzen replied earnestly, then slowly strolled towards the tent. Only after a ninja without a mask appeared beside him and whispered some information in his ear did he quicken his pace.

Is Kirigakure really about to make a move?

A shadow fell over Hiruzen's heart.

"Please be seated, everyone. The scroll on the table contains the strategy I have decided on for this occasion."

Danzo watched Hiruzen enter the tent and spoke confidently.

As soon as everyone sat down and opened the scroll, Danzo spoke.

"Lead the army to attack Sunagakure and join forces with Kirigakure to divide up Sunagakure Village."

He raised his hand high and then brought it down, his eyes filled with excitement.

boom!
My palm pressed against the table, stirring up wisps of dust.

"Let Konoha's weak past become history, and let expansion become the future!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Root ninja opened his mouth to agree.

The Konoha ninjas remained indifferent, quietly awaiting the Third Hokage's response.

“I disagree.” Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head, drawing everyone’s attention.

After saying that, the other Konoha ninjas did not hesitate and were about to shake their heads in opposition when Danzo decisively uttered a sentence.

"Hiruzen, I am the Hokage!"

A flushed face, trembling, anger—expressions that shouldn't have appeared on Hiruzen's face, emotions that shouldn't have been present in his heart, welled up uncontrollably.

Some of these reactions were related to Danzo's plan, but most were due to the emotional turmoil caused by the change in identities.

"I am also the Hokage."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath.

"you."

Danzo shook his head with a cold laugh.

"I am the Fourth Hokage!"

After saying that, he was about to turn and walk towards the door when he realized that their roles had been reversed. He then turned back to the head of the table.

Hiruzen took a deep breath, looked at his old friend's back, and said coldly.

"Danzo, you will regret it!"

After saying that, he turned around and left, slamming the door shut.

Are there any other objections?

Danzo's smile turned sinister.

The ninjas who had been gathered around Hiruzen began to look at each other in bewilderment.

Danzo, the darkness of the ninja world.

People from other villages have even heard of this reputation, which is enough to stop a child from crying.

Moreover, the Konoha ninjas were extremely familiar with it.

The Third Hokage has left and is no longer drawing fire.

If these people offend him.

A chill ran down their spines.

Seeing that no one replied, Danzo gently tapped the Hokage's hat.

This is the taste of Naruto, this is the taste of power.

A sense of pride and ambition welled up within me.

That weak and incompetent Hiruzen has turned the village into the desolate place it is today.

But from now on, it will never happen again.

I will make Konoha great again!
He raised his head and spoke coldly.

"Since there are no objections, then let's march on the Land of Wind!"

The Konoha ninjas all nodded.

Danzo clenched his fists.

Let this war remove the title of "actor" from my head!
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"The Hokage has already made his move. Please, Mizukage, proceed with the campaign as agreed."

"I will."

"Please get out."

The Root ninja bowed and retreated.

The feast of Sunagakure is finally about to begin.

Naoki Kaguya stretched lazily before getting up and walking to the door, where he asked Juzo Biwa what he had seen.

"Juzo, how are the preparations going?"

Pipa Juzo lowered his head and nodded respectfully.

"The ninjas stationed in the Land of Wind are ready."

"Ah."

"And what about my previous idea of ​​building a river that runs through the continent in the Land of Tea? Is there an assessment result?"

"Of course there is. Although it may be a waste of time for ordinary people, it is a small matter for us ninjas."

As he said this, a look of longing appeared on Hibiki Juzo's usually cold face.

"From now on, we of Kirigakure can sail our ships directly from here to the Land of Wind."

"In this way, we can slaughter those bastards from Sunagakure in the future."

"Don't always think about killing."

Naoki Kaguya opened her mouth to explain, but then sighed helplessly and stopped.

Pipa Juzo was not a politically astute person at all; what good would it do to tell him anything else?

Putting aside his thoughts and not wanting to waste any more words, he spoke in a cold voice.

"In that case, let's set off."

(End of this chapter)