The Master of Konoha's Legacy

For some reason, I attracted the attention of the daimyo and was invited to teach the two princes.

Upon entering the daimyo's mansion, I finally discovered Shinnosuke's true nature.

Danzo became interested and said in a deep voice, "Is Shinnosuke not just going to be a member of the Twelve Guardian Ninjas, but also carrying out some secret mission in the dark?"

Uchiha Tonan nodded solemnly and said:

"When I was teaching the two princes, I inadvertently learned that Shinnosuke often instilled the power of Konoha ninjas in the eldest prince at the time."

They subtly suggested that after the Crown Prince ascends the throne, he should abolish the other eleven ninjas and replace them all with Konoha ninjas.

Lord Danzo, I think you should know the consequences of doing this.

Danzo remained silent upon hearing this, the consequences of which were obvious.

The life and death of the daimyo are in the hands of the Hokage, and the so-called one village, one country system is simply a formality.

The ideas that have been ingrained in the hearts of people in the ninja world for thousands of years have long been rooted there.

Even during the most chaotic Warring States period, no one dared to do something like this.

Danzo coveted the Hokage position for so long, yet he never dared to even dream of becoming Daimyo.

I never expected Hiruzen to have such grand ambitions.

Uchiha Tonan continued his narration:

"His Highness was naive and unaware of the implications at the time."

Although I am a Konoha ninja, I know that the ninja village cannot extend its reach to the Daimyo's residence.

Doing so would be utterly rebellious.

It's clear that Sarutobi-sensei is no longer satisfied with controlling the ninja village; he wants to control the entire Land of Fire.

Under my secret persuasion, His Highness seemed to have firmly rejected Shinnosuke's proposal and became even more wary of Konoha.

Enraged, Shinnosuke assassinated the daimyo and attempted to frame the prince.

Fortunately, his framing method was full of loopholes and was exposed by the other eleven guardian ninjas.

Then they fought a great battle in the City of Fire, which nearly decimated a third of the city.

I hesitated for a long time, but finally decided to personally eliminate this destabilizing factor in the ninja world.

With the murderer dead, Sarutobi-sensei's plan fell through.

The Daimyo and Konoha wouldn't necessarily break off relations completely.

After listening, Danzo nodded subconsciously, then, as if remembering something, questioned:

"No, if it's really as you say, then why did you kill Asuma?"

Uchiha Tonan raised his head, gazed into the distance, and sighed deeply:

"By cutting off Sarutobi-sensei's selfish desires, he can focus wholeheartedly on governing Konoha."

Of course, I know this is unfair to Sarutobi-sensei, but I can find a way to make it up to him.

I would even be willing to take on the role of a son and honor him, in place of Shinnosuke and Asuma.

Everything, for Konoha, for peace.

A strange look flashed in Danzo's eyes.

I think this kid's thought process is really unusual.

However, such a stubborn and powerful person is perhaps the most suitable for cooperation.

He immediately coughed lightly and said, "What kind of person do you think I am?"

Uchiha Tonan glanced at Danzo and said bluntly:

"Ruthless and vicious, they will stop at nothing to do things."

They've repeatedly sent their men to cause me trouble.

Upon hearing this, Danzo clenched his fists slightly, thinking that Uchiha Tonan was about to turn against him.

But then, Uchiha Tonan's words dispelled his concerns.

"However, for every general's success, ten thousand bones lie buried; those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles."

In the past, I would have thought that Lord Danzo was an absolute villain.

But after returning from the City of Fire, I secretly observed you several times.

Especially today, when I suffered unfair treatment, Lord Danzo, you were willing to stand up for justice.

I suddenly realized that my previous views of you were somewhat biased.

If I'm not mistaken, Lord Danzo, you have designs on the Hokage position, which is why you've used various means to eliminate Sarutobi-sensei's support.

For example, Lord White Fang, and for example... me.

Danzo immediately confessed, "That's right, I did all those things."

Konoha had long been corrupt and decaying under Hiruzen's leadership.

Only I can lead Konoha to a new life.

Tu Nan, if you support me becoming Hokage.

I can guarantee that Konoha will be a thousand times better than it is now.

Uchiha Tonan immediately stared at Danzo with a solemn expression and said:

"This matter is of great importance. May I hear your governing philosophy, Lord Danzo?"

Danzo knew that the crucial moment had arrived.

If he could persuade Uchiha Tonan, he would gain a follower comparable to the Sannin for free.

He immediately took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "The first thing I will do upon taking the stage is..."

As Danzo narrated, Uchiha Tonan's expression shifted from frowning in thought to sudden realization and admiration.

In the end, Uchiha Tonan looked at Danzo with deep respect.

"I never expected that Lord Danzo's understanding of the Will of Fire was so profound."

Many of their ideas even coincide with mine.

"Once the war is over, I will do everything in my power to support you in becoming Hokage."

"War?" Danzo frowned upon hearing this.

Uchiha Tonan nodded and said:

"I have a feeling that war will break out soon."

During this period, I don't want Konoha to experience too much internal strife.

As the leader of Konoha's Root organization, Danzo receives news from various countries every day.

The war that Uchiha Tonan mentioned was not too surprising.

After all, from all perspectives, there is a possibility of war breaking out, only the exact timing is uncertain.

"I hope you remember what you said today."

It's unlikely that Hiruzen will give you the funds for the orphanage.

"That's alright, I can allocate the funds to you."

A look of joy appeared on Uchiha Tonan's face. He placed his hands on his knees and bowed deeply to Danzo, saying, "Then thank you very much, Lord Danzo."

Danzo nodded in satisfaction as he looked at Uchiha Tonan's demeanor.

Talented individuals like Uchiha Tonan will undoubtedly provide a powerful boost to his future bid for Hokage.

Recruiting talent cannot be rushed; today is just the prelude.

He immediately reached out and patted Uchiha Tonan on the shoulder, then turned and left.

After taking only a few steps, Danzo seemed to remember something, paused, and glanced sideways, saying:

"By the way, a few days ago Hiruzen Sarutobi demoted you from Jonin to Chunin."

The reason given was insufficient workload.

In addition, you have been replaced as a participant in the Honorary Chunin Tournament.

There's nothing I can do to change this; you just need to be careful yourself.

After Danzo left, Uchiha Tonan straightened up, his eyes slightly narrowed, and murmured:

"Looks like they want me to die in the City of Fire."

Then, Uchiha Tonan turned around and shifted his gaze to the brightly lit Konoha Hospital.

After this incident, that old woman Tsunade shouldn't cause me any trouble for a while.

In that case, it seems I have no legitimate reason to kill her.

Uchiha Tonan pondered for a moment, and then a smile gradually appeared on his lips.

If there's no reason, then you might as well make one yourself.

The reason needed to make Tsunade seem unreasonable, but also to be provocative enough for her.

As the saying goes, a gentleman doesn't leave a grudge unavenged.

Uchiha Tonan was a gentleman who held grudges and sought revenge.

A leaf fluttered down and fell towards Uchiha Tonan's head.

Just as it was about to touch Uchiha Tonan, Uchiha Tonan's figure disappeared from the rooftop.

At this moment, in Konoha Hospital.

Tsunade remained unconscious in bed.

It's not that her injuries were actually that serious.

However, the aftereffects of hemophobia were too severe, preventing her from waking up for a long time.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, Jiraiya, and Shizune were all staying in the hospital room.