The Master of Konoha's Legacy

"Come in and let's talk. You came to see me because you must have something to say to me."

Uchiha Tonan shook his head and said, "No, I won't go in. Staying too long might arouse suspicion."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath and guessed what Danzo wanted to talk to Uchiha Tonan about.

During this period, I myself was also extremely stressed about this matter.

They were trying to win over ninja clans and Konoha's high-ranking officials everywhere.

However, the results were not satisfactory.

After all, people with a certain amount of power are the most well-informed.

Everyone knows that Hiruzen Sarutobi's power is waning.

Most of them gave perfunctory responses to Hiruzen Sarutobi's attempts to win them over.

However, Uchiha Tonan, who made the greatest contribution to this war, came to Danzo's door immediately after their conversation, which means there is still a chance for things to turn around.

But a glimmer of hope flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes as he said:

"Tunan, what did Danzo say to you?"

Uchiha Tonan said indifferently:

"Lord Danzo said that my battle achievements are very high."

They will nominate me to be the Hokage advisor after some time.

He was in charge of four departments: the Intelligence Department, the Torture Department, the Medical Department, and the Logistics Department.

"You agreed?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked, frowning.

Uchiha Tonan remained calm and said leisurely:

"I haven't given him a definite answer yet."

I just think his performance was a bit too aggressive.

As he was leaving, he said he was willing to give me the position of leader of the Dark Guard.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's pupils contracted slightly upon hearing this, somewhat shocked by Danzo's relentless efforts to win over Uchiha Tonan.

Putting myself in his shoes, I doubt I could ever bear to give Uchiha Tonan such power.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice:

"Don't trust him. He's the kind of person who likes to make unrealistic promises."

The old man, even on his deathbed, still couldn't let go of his power and still wanted to get something for nothing.

It's like a dream.

But Uchiha Tonan remained unmoved, turned his wheelchair around, and said:

"I came here just to let you know."

I don't actually think you're a good Hokage either.

Perhaps my actions will make you feel disheartened in the future, I hope you won't mind.

I just want the village to become a better place.

Now we can only pin our hopes on Lord Danzo.

Seeing that Uchiha Tonan turned and left immediately, Hiruzen Sarutobi no longer doubted the truth of what Uchiha Tonan had just said.

He immediately called out, "Wait a minute."

Uchiha Tonan paused in pushing the wheelchair, turned his head slightly, and said calmly:

"Is there anything else, teacher?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally couldn't just stand by and watch Uchiha Tonan side with Danzo.

But the bargaining chips Danzo offered were far too heavy.

It was so heavy that I couldn't afford any more.

The only way forward is to turn Danzo's bargaining chips into something that is rightfully his.

Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly approached Uchiha Tonan from behind, a gentle smile appearing on his face as he said:

"You may not yet realize the significance of the battle achievements you have made."

Not to mention the thousands of enemy village ninjas you killed.

Based on your feat of killing the Kazekage and Raikage.

Those positions were all deserved by you, not given to you by Danzo.

Danzo is just taking advantage of your lack of knowledge.

When the time comes to settle the war merits, I will also suggest that you take charge of these departments.

I hope you will think it over carefully. Danzo is too ruthless and is not suitable to be Hokage.

Otherwise, the Second Hokage wouldn't have passed the Hokage position to me.

Even if you don't believe me, you should at least believe the second generation.

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Tonan paused slightly, then frowned, lowered his head, and began to ponder.

Hiruzen Sarutobi stood quietly behind Tonan Uchiha, looking at the back of Tonan's head with anticipation.

Time passed little by little...

As long as Uchiha Tonan doesn't openly support Danzo becoming Hokage, there's still a chance for things to turn around.

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio and Minato Namikaze have also made significant contributions, so they still have a say in the matter.

All they need to do is keep shifting the blame and give away more of their profits.

Presumably, the position of Hokage will still belong to him.

After a long while, Uchiha Tonan sighed and murmured, looking up:

"The legendary, resourceful Second Hokage...?"

I'll think about it.

Actually, those positions were just an opportunity for me to serve the villagers.

As for the best candidate for Hokage...

I'm sorry, I can't make a decision right now.

To be honest, I don't have a high opinion of either you, teacher or Lord Danzo.

Uchiha Tonan paused, turned his head slightly, and said slowly:

"but.......

Lord Danzo showed me the information he possessed.

Sarutobi-sensei, I really didn't expect you to be this kind of person.

I'm genuinely afraid that Konoha will descend into chaos if this information gets out.

You'd better watch yourself.

After leaving behind these ambiguous words, Uchiha Tonan pushed his wheelchair away under the gaze of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Slowly disappearing into the darkness.

Hiruzen Sarutobi opened his mouth, but ultimately gave up on trying to persuade Uchiha Tonan.

It’s too late.

Uchiha Tonan is still hesitating.

If you act too hastily, you might just push the other person directly to Danzo's side.

"They actually spent such a huge amount of money."

"You really want the Hokage position that badly...?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi murmured as he watched Uchiha Tonan's figure disappear into the darkness.

Uchiha Tonan's reason for seeking out Hiruzen Sarutobi was certainly not because he truly wanted to defect.

Instead, they wanted to play both sides and profit from both.

These tangible benefits are all yours; if you're going to enjoy them, you should enjoy them securely.

Only in this way can we be worthy of the hard work we put in on the battlefield.

Only then can we do justice to those good comrades from Konoha who died in battle, whose names are engraved on the memorial tablet.

As for Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo...

So what if they change their minds? Are they going to eat them?

This kind of thing can't be publicized.

By then, neither of them will be Hokage anymore, and I will have all the power in my hands.

Two old guys who are about to die.

They are not as strong as me, not as powerful as me, and not as prestigious as me.

Do you dare to be so presumptuous?

Uchiha Tonan kept the two of them alive simply to create an opportunity for the future massacre of the Uchiha clan.

Once Minato Namikaze dies, he will become their number one enemy.

They will definitely try to clip their own wings.

The Uchiha clan would naturally be the first to be affected.

All I need to do is feign weakness and give them some ammunition to use against me...

Eighteen years—time is of the essence.

Uchiha Tonan did not live to see the next generation of Uchiha grow up.

We must make a big harvest in the future to obtain enough eye power and see if we can forcefully break through to the Eternal Realm.