The Master of Konoha's Legacy

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"I was wrong. My understanding of the Will of Fire was wrong."

Perhaps it should be said that something is missing.

People can be divided into good and bad, and villages can be divided into friend and foe.

The Will of Fire should also be divided into two aspects.

Where leaves dance in the air, fire burns eternally.

That was how they treated the villagers, their fellow countrymen.

But to use the Will of Fire to forgive bad people and enemies is an injustice to good people and a desecration of fallen heroes.

Where leaves dance in the air, evil has nowhere to hide.

The blazing flames will eventually dispel all darkness.

It provides safety and warmth to the germinating seeds.

Danzo nodded in agreement and said, "Not bad, this little guy's ideas are somewhat similar to mine."

Then continue reading.

The more I watch, the more I become engrossed in it.

The diary entries no longer reflect the beautiful idealism of the past.

Instead, his cynicism and deep-seated hostility made Danzo feel extremely comfortable.

"My dear parents, clansmen, and even my fellow countrymen in Konoha, they died on the battlefield of the Second Shinobi World War."

They are heroes who burned themselves to light up the village.

But what a result!

Konoha won the war, but what did they gain?

In the name of so-called "great village spirit," they so easily signed a peace agreement with their enemy village.

What a magnanimous and generous spirit!

Foolish! Ignorant!

"Well written!"

Danzo slammed his hand on the armrest, this damned sense of immersion made him eager to turn the page.

"Unfortunately, Konoha's ideals are missing."

I understand everyone's desire for peace.

But blood debts must be repaid with blood.

If they want to fight, then fight them. What are the men of Konoha afraid of? We are not afraid of war.

If we lose, we'd rather die a glorious death than live a shameful life.

If we win, then let them pay a heavy price.

It's a pity...it's tragic...it's lamentable...

"Hey~"

Danzo sighed heavily, shook his head, and felt a little heavy-hearted.

The scene that came to mind was Hiruzen Sarutobi signing the peace treaty after the two Shinobi World Wars.

I always vehemently opposed it, but what good did it do?

Who told him he wasn't the Hokage, and who told Hiruzen Sarutobi to be stronger than him?

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"Sarutobi-sensei is a good Hokage with enough charisma and appeal."

They were able to unite all the forces in the village when foreign enemies attacked.

But once victory in the war is near, or in times of peace, the village falls apart again.

There is a huge chasm between the ninja clan and the common people.

Talent, resources, connections.

These are things that ordinary people do not have.

Except for a very small number of people, most civilians, even if they become ninjas, are nothing more than cannon fodder in war.

There is also competition among the ninja clans, and this competition has even reached a very vicious level.

In a war, as long as the scales of victory tip in our favor.

Those ninja clan members began to shirk their duties in order to preserve their own strength.

At the same time, they hoped that other ninja clans would take the lead and deplete their strength.

Those who can get into the Ninja Academy are either geniuses or the worst students in their clan.

The genius is there to increase the family's fame, while the bottom student is just there to fill a spot and make an example for everyone.

The vast majority of children were secretly taught within their tribes.

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"I've been observing Lord Orochimaru recently; he's one of the legendary Sannin of Konoha, renowned throughout the ninja world."

I think he is very likely the one who can change Konoha.

Sarutobi-sensei will probably retire in a few years.

The next Hokage should be Lord Orochimaru.

According to the rumors, Lord Orochimaru will probably be a ruthless Hokage.

Upon seeing this, Danzo sneered, "Hmph, you've misjudged him. Orochimaru is a naturally cold-blooded and selfish person."

"I am the best candidate for Hokage."

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"I thought about it for a long time and made a difficult decision."

I gathered the clansmen who still had feelings for Konoha, and prepared to go with them to kill Lord Orochimaru.

Lord Orochimaru is conducting human experiments, and he's even using villagers as his subjects.

A person who is lost in the pursuit of power cannot be the person I am looking for.

He's a demon, I must kill him.

I cannot let Konoha be destroyed in his hands.

Even if it means facing nine deaths and one life...

"I'm back alive. Lord Orochimaru must be dead."

I could tell that Sarutobi-sensei intended to let Orochimaru go.

But even the deadest insects do not die completely; just as cutting weeds can eradicate them at their root.

I cannot allow such a powerful individual who harbors hatred towards Konoha to escape, otherwise the consequences will be dire.

I don't know what to do about Konoha's future.

To be honest, I was very disappointed with Sarutobi-sensei's performance today.

He is the Hokage, and he should prioritize the village's interests in everything he does, but today he acted on emotion.

I wonder when someone with an iron fist will appear to lead Konoha to glory.

I have no regrets about killing Orochimaru.

Everything, for Konoha.

Upon seeing this, Danzo silently added to himself, "Isn't this the kind of person who possesses an iron fist?"

After a long time, Danzo finally finished reading Uchiha Tonan's diary.

He raised his head and sighed, "It seems my prejudice was too deep. It turns out this brat is the same kind of person as me."

He immediately proclaimed in a loud voice, "Dragon Horse!"

A dark figure flashed by and knelt down on one knee in front of Danzo.

"Your subordinate is here."

Danzo said in a deep voice, "Tell Nonou to copy the contents of Uchiha Tonan's diary whenever she has the chance; it will be very useful to me."

"Yes."

After Ryoma Aburame left, Danzo reluctantly put down his diary and murmured:

"Perhaps we shouldn't have become enemies."

[Chapter 187. Friends' Dinner Party - Obito's Hostility]

"cheers!"

Inside the barbecue restaurant, Uchiha Tonan and Minato's team were having a meal together.

Obito Uchiha took a sip of juice and said with envy, "We just finished a mission, and you're already a Jonin. That's too fast."

Nohara Rin, chewing on her straw, glanced at Uchiha Tonan and said calmly, "Obito, how can you compare yourself to Tonan? He beat Orochimaru."

Uchiha Tonan squinted and smiled, "I attacked together with my clansmen, so it can be considered an unfair victory."

"If Sarutobi-sensei hadn't arrived in time, I probably would have been done for."

Kakashi quickly pulled down his mask when no one was looking, took a sip of juice, and said:

"I didn't expect the gap between us to widen so much. It seems I can't catch up with you."

Uchiha Tonan adjusted his glasses and said gently:

"At the top of the same mountain, some people arrive first, and some people arrive later."

But they all ended up at the same altitude.