Uchiha: Starting as Tobirama's Jinchuriki

While Shimura Danzo pinned all the blame on him, he didn't mention Tobirama Senju's affair...

But that won't work either.

His reputation as Hokage has always been good in Konoha, but he couldn't withstand such slander from Shimura Danzo.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was exceptionally cold as he recalled Tsunade's words to him—

"Grandma Mito told me to tell you, old man, anyone who inquires about Aomine is to be eliminated, no matter who they are!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly left his desk, walked to Danzo Shimura, and stood face to face with him, saying in a deep voice, "Danzo, your guess can only be described as utter nonsense..."

"Let me tell you, the matter of Uchiha Aomizu involves Tobirama-sensei and Lady Mito's top secrets. No one except me, the Hokage, has the right to inquire about it, including you, the Hokage's assistant..."

"Danzo, if you inquire about Qingshui again, don't blame me for disregarding our past relationship and for cleaning up our ranks!!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi warned, enunciating each word clearly, "This is Lady Mito's intention, do you understand?"

Under Hiruzen Sarutobi's imposing aura, Danzo Shimura unconsciously took a step back.

But after he realized what was happening, Danzo Shimura became even more furious.

What does Mito-sama mean?

How can it be!

Would Lord Mito allow you to do such deceitful things to seize control of the Hokage's power?

Danzo Shimura was far too adept at using seemingly righteous pretexts to bully others; he often employed this tactic when recruiting geniuses from villages within the Root organization…

Danzo Shimura sneered silently, "Monkey, you really have gone mad!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes: "Danzo, don't give me the chance to clean house. Just be a good assistant to the Hokage."

Danzo Shimura took a deep breath and gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a hard look.

He had made up his mind that once he had obtained evidence about Aokiji and Hiruzen Sarutobi, he would make sure they would never have a chance to rise again and would be completely nailed to the pillar of shame of Konoha!

"Hiruzen, you're too extreme!"

Danzo Shimura roared, "Konoha is not your personal fiefdom! For your own power, you didn't hesitate to use your students and even had your son get close to Uchiha Aokiji. You, as Hokage, should reflect on your actions and step down!"

"Danzo, you're too conservative!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi roared back: "You don't understand Mito-sama's considerations or Tobirama-sensei's thoughts at all. The Uchiha clan, if used properly, can be a sharp weapon. Your thinking as a Hokage's assistant is too narrow!"

At this moment, the situation seemed to have reversed.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, a proponent of the dovish movement, believed that Danzo Shimura was too conservative…

Danzo Shimura, a hawk, believed that Hiruzen Sarutobi was too radical…

In a flash of thought, Shimura Danzo stared at the unyielding Sarutobi Hiruzen, and suddenly something occurred to him. A huge joy slowly welled up in his heart, enveloping him completely.

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi's schemes seemed to cost him the Hokage position, he actually planted a huge time bomb for himself!

The weight of this lightning bolt was enough to blast away Hiruzen Sarutobi, as well as Homura Mitokado, Koharu Utatane, Jiraiya, Tsunade, and any other ninjas who came near him, the Third Hokage!

Originally, Shimura Danzo was still pondering how to deal with Hiruzen Sarutobi's disciples one by one...

But now, the situation has suddenly become clear.

Once we gather evidence against Aozumi, Hiruzen Sarutobi's entire faction can be eliminated!

Only Sakumo Hatake remains.

Thinking of this, Shimura Danzo's expression suddenly changed as he looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was about to say something.

"Hiruzen, if you insist on doing this, then I have no choice but to support you..."

Danzo Shimura forced a helpless smile: "Since it's Mito-sama's will, I understand. I'll just go and do my job."

"However, we still need to consider this carefully, Hiruzen."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Danzo Shimura with suspicion.

Why are you being so obedient today?

He had originally planned that if Shimura Danzo continued to argue, he would simply go along with his mood and remove him from his position as Hokage's assistant for a few more months, locking him in a dark room to reflect on his actions, so as to prevent any major incidents from happening.

However, Shimura Danzo bowed his head for the first time in decades, which put Hiruzen Sarutobi in a difficult position.

"Let's go, Danzo. Just take care of your business..."

After considering for a moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi let Danzo Shimura go without punishing him.

After all, with Mito Uzumaki's death, the ninja world was already in turmoil, and Root still needed to take action.

Kushina's performance was also unsatisfactory; if Aozumi hadn't been there, things would have gone terribly wrong on the day of the funeral.

If the Fourth Shinobi World War were to actually break out, although Hiruzen Sarutobi kept saying he'd fight, he wasn't really confident...

After Shimura Danzo left, Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed and muttered to himself:

"Teacher, I've really made a huge fuss about this for you, you're really something..."

But then, after taking a drag of his cigarette, Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed again.

He recalled what Shimura Danzo had just said—that even Asuma was sent in order to get close to Seisui.

Previously, Hiruzen Sarutobi had some concerns about Asuma's future.

When Hiruzen Sarutobi initially chose Aoshui, his idea was to have Aoshui unleash Asuma's potential, get his rebellious youngest son back on the right track, and then, as the Hokage father, he could arrange a good position for Asuma.

Unexpectedly, Asuma seemed to have become completely subservient to Aokiji, to the point that even Asuma, the Hokage who favored Aokiji, felt it was going a bit too far.

But after learning about Aoshui's secret, Hiruzen Sarutobi felt relieved.

What a blessing it is for my youngest son to be able to hang out with Lord Tobirama!

As long as Asuma keeps up with Qingshui's pace and doesn't fall too far behind, his future is secure!

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a leisurely puff of his cigarette, remarking with admiration, "Tobirama-sensei, you always inspire such respect in me!"

Although Hiruzen Sarutobi believed he had taken the blame for Tobirama, he managed to make amends with Asuma.

This is still quite comfortable...

Meanwhile, Hiruzen Sarutobi was pondering Asuma and Aozumi.

Many guests arrived at Qingshui's house without prior arrangement.

Nara Shikaku, Akimichi Choza, Yamanaka Inoichi, Kurama Kurokane of the Kurama clan, and Hyuga Hizashi of the Hyuga clan.

At this moment, they all came to Qingshui's house to pay their respects, carrying gifts in their hands. They looked awkwardly at Zhishui, who wouldn't let them in, and felt somewhat helpless.

Zhi Shui looked at them with displeasure. It was a rare day off, why were so many people bothering her brother again?

"Zhishui, please invite our guests in..."

Qingshui's voice came, and Zhishui shook his head sadly: "Please come in, everyone!"

First update of 5000 words!

I'll finish the second update after I've had a bowl of instant noodles!

Chapter 111 The group that came to pay their respects, Qing Shui's terrifying talent

Qingshui looked at the group of visitors, each carrying large and small packages of gifts, and smiled.

"Esteemed seniors, please have a seat..."

"Kakashi, what brings you here too?" Shisui asked helplessly from the doorway.

"What's going on... Why is everyone coming to find my brother?"

“My father told me that Qingshui’s future achievements are limitless, and asked me to cultivate good relationships with him.”

Kakashi stared with dead fish eyes, holding a box of what looked like expensive sword oil in his hand, and said in a muffled voice.

"Your father told you to say that?" Shisui covered his forehead. Although Kakashi was a genius, he seemed rather slow in some ways.

“My father said that since I can’t speak, I can just express my feelings.”

Kakashi shrugged: "Shisui, are you going to let me in or not?"

Shisui sighed, "Go in, go in..."

Kakashi's words reached the living room of the Qingshui family, making the atmosphere inexplicably awkward.

Why did you just blurt it out when everyone already knows it?

Kakashi slowly walked in, and upon seeing Nara Shikaku and the others already seated, his gaze flickered, as if to say—

Are you here to build a good relationship with Qingshui as well?

The reason these cunning ninjas were able to meet so coincidentally today is because they all had their own agendas.

After the funeral, urged by the clan elders, they selected a suitable gift and immediately rushed to Qingshui's home, hoping to be the first to become acquainted with him.

Although Aoshiki was taken in as a disciple by Tsunade, the Konoha ninja clans were still observing and did not want to make any rash moves to get involved with the Uchiha clan, as this was one of the most sensitive issues for Konoha.

But after Mito Uzumaki's funeral, the situation suddenly became clear...

It seems the successor will be decided even if it's a generational gap, so what's there to think about!

Shouldn't we hurry up and grab first place?

Nara Shikaku stared blankly at Kakashi, who had created an incredibly awkward atmosphere, and sighed inwardly.

Indeed, social interactions are really troublesome; there are always all sorts of unexpected things to encounter…

Qingshui chuckled and gestured for Kakashi to sit down as well. He said softly, "Seniors, I am truly grateful for the many valuable gifts you have brought with you on your visit."

"We're all young, let's not stick to those old-fashioned rules, just relax a bit..."

The people standing in front of Qingshui all had some interesting backgrounds.

Kurama Kurokumo, Nara Shikaku, Akimichi Choza, Hyuga Hizashi, Yamanaka Inoichi…

These people are the most outstanding young generation in their respective families, but it is worth noting that the Hyuga clan sent Hyuga Hizashi from the branch family instead of Hyuga Hiashi from the main family.

The meaning behind this is rather intriguing.

However, the Hyuga clan has always been so strange.

Even with Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, they maintained a distant relationship. No Hyuga ninja joined the Anbu, and very few children even entered the Ninja Academy; most stayed in their clan schools.