I am the new Hokage of Konoha.

Yun Ting has no grudge against Imai Daisuke, and besides, after today's experience, she will be able to get along with him more closely in the future.

Therefore, he would not do anything detrimental to the other party.

“However, to prevent any further accidents, Mr. Daisuke, I will trouble you to be carried by one of my subordinates. We must get back to Konoha as quickly as possible,” Yun Ting added.

Daisuke Imai, who breathed a sigh of relief, naturally did not object.

So the group began to speed up their journey.

"Target: Konoha, let's go!"

Yun Ting was the first to move, his eyes beneath the Hokage's hat filled with cold ruthlessness.

It's time for revenge!

Chapter Sixty-Four: The Man in the Dark

The main gate of Konoha Village.

In less than a day, Yun Ting and his group returned, travel-worn and exhausted.

As ninjas, they were alright; although they were a bit tired, they could recover after a rest.

On the other hand, Daisuke Imai, who was lying on the back of the largest of the three, had not exhausted any strength, but his face was still pale after the bumpy ride, and he couldn't help but vomit as soon as he landed.

The physical abilities of ordinary people and ninjas were clearly demonstrated at this moment.

"Ritsuko, go and take Mr. Daipu to Konoha Hospital first, and let the doctor take care of him," Yun Ting instructed.

Ritsuko Yamanaka nodded, then led Daisuke Imai, who reluctantly thanked Yunting, to the hospital.

Yun Ting glanced at the Shadow Guard members beside him, his eyes cold, and continued to give orders: "Next, target: Shimura Danzo's house. Let's go!"

No one objected, even though they knew that the place they were heading to in such a grand manner was the home of the Konoha elders.

......

Unlike other elders of Konoha who settled in the bustling center of the village, Danzo Shimura's home was on the edge of Konoha.

This place is remote and quiet, with few people coming and going, which is quite in line with the style of being a ninja in darkness.

Although it is called home, Danzo rarely returned here in the past, spending most of his time at the Root Base.

However, due to Yun Ting's stay-at-home order, this sparsely populated residence has become much more lively recently.

Aside from Danzo himself, there was only one ordinary old servant in his household who took care of his daily life, and his simple lifestyle was completely inconsistent with his status.

In addition, Yun Ting also specially arranged a team of ANBU ninjas outside to monitor his every move.

However, it now seems that it was all for naught.

At Danzo's home.

Although it was sunny outside, he habitually kept the windows and doors closed and sat alone in the dark indoors.

Because he was a step too slow back then, he had to say goodbye to the position of Hokage and was forced to plunge into darkness.

Although he has never forgotten the Hokage position he missed all these years, he may not understand, or may be unwilling to admit, that he, who has already sunk into darkness, is no longer accustomed to the light.

Even if one temporarily returns to the light, the scorching sunlight will completely expose the darkness within one's skin and bones.

Despite being completely out of place, they still insist on persisting, and in the end, they can only end up perishing.

Even so, he would sit down without hesitation.

Just like what he's doing now.

At this moment, in the dimly lit room, the sound of fingers tapping on the cane was much more rapid than before.

Danzo was not as calm as he appeared.

If nothing unexpected happens, the Four Symbols Squad will have already made their move.

Judging by the timing, it's about time to reply to the message.

So what will the outcome be?

The remains of the Fourth Hokage have vanished?

That would be perfect.

Although the death of the Fourth Hokage will make the situation of Konoha, which is currently in the midst of war, unpleasant, it is ultimately just a growing pain.

With Hiruzen and myself here, Konoha will soon be able to recover thanks to its deep foundation.

This is better than letting Konoha's future be ruined by that arrogant Fourth Hokage.

It's one thing to focus on expanding one's own faction and suppressing the elders, but the worst thing the latter could do is to loosen the shackles on the Uchiha clan again.

It should be noted that even a wise and powerful leader like the Second Hokage maintained a strong sense of vigilance towards the evil Uchiha clan. How could Senju Kumo-tei, as a junior, dare to overturn the former's strategy?

Arrogance, belligerence, and unprecedented extremism, coupled with immense power, make the Uchiha clan a powder keg within Konoha. A slight provocation could trigger an explosion, harming only themselves in the process.

Danzo, who had witnessed Madara Uchiha's arrogance and ego firsthand, harbored deep resentment.

He did not want to see such a being born again within the Uchiha clan.

Therefore, for the future of Konoha, a leader like the Fourth Hokage, who has completely deviated from Konoha's original path, must die!

As for the possibility of failure?

Danzo shook his head.

No one understood the power of the Four Symbols Seal better than him.

The Four Symbols Squad was established with the aim of perishing together with powerful ninjas.

Therefore, their training did not follow the ninja model, but focused more on speed, stealth, concealment, disguise, and so on.

In order to avoid being detected by the enemy, they even have very little chakra in their bodies.

The purpose is to lower the enemy's guard so that they will bare their fangs at the crucial moment and take decisive action.

When the enemy discovers their mistake, that's when the former will die.

In order to deal with the Fourth Generation, Root made an ingenious arrangement.

With all four members of the Four Symbols Squad deployed, Danzo, who had invested so much effort, believed that even if the Fourth Hokage possessed Wood Release, he would absolutely not be able to escape such a deadly trap.

You only have yourself to blame for blocking Konoha's path!

Danzo paused in his tapping, his eyes flashing with a fierce light.

......

Time passed second by second.

The sunlight outside was much dimmer than before.

The knocking inside continued, even quickening, revealing the homeowner's growing anxiety.

According to the time, the person who delivered the message should have arrived by now, so why hasn't he/she arrived yet?

What happened?

Danzo frowned as he remained motionless in the same spot for several hours, and even subconsciously began to ponder another possibility that he had previously been unwilling to mention.

What if the plan fails and the Fourth Hokage is still alive?

If that's the case, then what to do next is probably no longer being considered.

The one who should really be worried is himself.

The reason is that only Konoha can obtain and master the profound sealing technique, the Four Symbols Sealing Technique.

Such an evaluation level for an S-rank sealing technique is only accessible to a few high-ranking members of Konoha.

Thousand Hands Cloud Court isn't stupid; he knows without even guessing that it's highly likely he was the one who did it.

Although the Four Symbols Squad will die cleanly after taking action, leaving no evidence, since this situation has already occurred, the other party may not kill them because of the lack of evidence, but they will definitely receive a thunderous blow, and outsiders will have no right to complain.

In that case, it could result in a complete loss!

Danzo gripped his cane tightly with his hand.

In fact, he understood very well from the beginning that once the Four Symbols Squad was deployed, there would truly be no room for maneuver with the Fourth Hokage.

Therefore, we must succeed!

It can only be a success!

Thinking of this, Danzo's single eye became exceptionally resolute, like a wolf's.

However, some things are beyond human control.

Just then, a creaking sound came from the door.

Danzo was suddenly jolted.

With secret agents monitoring the area outside, his own men couldn't just walk in so openly, and his old servant certainly wouldn't enter without permission. So, the person who came was...

He slowly raised his head, and a striking red and white striped hem instantly came into view.

Chapter Sixty-Five: Punishment

The striking red and white striped hem was the Hokage's robe that Danzo was very familiar with and had always hoped to wear.

So, the plan failed?

As Danzo watched the person wearing the Hokage's robes push open the door and enter, and then turned his gaze to that young and familiar face, Danzo's heart clenched, and his once straight back instantly deflated and became extremely hunched.

It was a failure after all.

On the other side, Yun Ting strode in and said in an undisguisedly cold tone, "Danzo, are you surprised and disappointed to find that I'm not dead?"

At this moment, the atmosphere inside the room became extremely oppressive.

Ultimately, Danzo suppressed his inner turmoil after a few breaths, forcing a calm expression on his face as he asked, "Why does the Fourth Hokage say that? I have been confined to my home for some time and am unaware of what is happening outside. If there is any misunderstanding, the Fourth Hokage should speak plainly."

Seeing Danzo's reaction, Yun Ting smiled coldly, unsurprised: "The Reverse Four Symbols Sealing Technique, Elder Danzo is truly skilled! I wonder when Root has cultivated such powerful four assassins?"

"The Reverse Four Symbols Sealing Technique? I don't understand why the Fourth Hokage would say that. The Fourth Hokage knows the Root's roster; there is no such person."

Now that things have come to this, Danzo can only remain silent and deny it.