Konoha: Naruto, trained by Aizen

Upon hearing this, the third generation remained silent for a long time, his empty sleeves constantly reminding him that his disciple had completely changed.

But what he feared even more was Orochimaru's words: "Promise someone you won't kill me."

Who exactly is that "someone"?

It's definitely Danzo no matter how you look at it.

His prestige suffered an unprecedented blow after he was defeated by Orochimaru in front of everyone.

For Danzo, this was a great opportunity to rise to power.

The Third Hokage always understood Danzo's obsession with the Hokage position.

"Where is Danzo?" he asked immediately in a cold voice.

"Before organizing personnel to repair the buildings and assess the damage, I proposed temporarily assuming the position of Hokage," Jiraiya said after a moment's hesitation.

The third generation's eyes turned cold: "Tell them I'm awake."

"Old man." Jiraiya's eyes were almost overflowing with disappointment.

At a time like this, why are you still so obsessed with power?

He stood up.

"Have the ANBU outside pass on the message. I'm not a messenger. I'm leaving now. I'll follow Orochimaru's trail. I'll find the mastermind behind that monster."

After saying that, Jiraiya jumped out of the window, leaving the Third Hokage with a helpless expression.

In the end... he didn't even get to drink the water.

"Someone, summon Danzo to see me," he ordered, his eyes sharp.

He had so many questions he wanted to ask Danzo.

Chapter 125 Naruto is the most suitable successor for me

The base of the leaves.

The dimly lit underground space was filled with a putrid smell, and at the far end of the space, eerie roars echoed from behind a cold door.

Inside the door was a large space filled with the smell of disinfectant.

In the center of the space, a virtual being was bound to a special instrument, its limbs firmly restrained.

The illusory body tried to twist and turn, letting out a piercing, frenzied roar.

A dozen researchers in lab coats surrounded the Hollow. They painstakingly sliced ​​off pieces of the Hollow's body tissue with chakra blades for study.

"His body is formed from chakra and another kind of energy, making it very strong and able to withstand ordinary ninjutsu."

"The hole in my chest seems to be blocked by energy, making it impossible to penetrate easily."

"It has the mind of a beast, without reason, but it retains some human form in appearance."

“His internal organs…” The chakra blade slowly sliced ​​through Hollow’s chest.

"It has no internal organs; it is entirely composed of energy."

"The part will disappear in a short time after it is cut off."

The only sounds in the entire laboratory were the faint roars and the researchers' analytical voices.

"There are no human fibers or cells in its body. What a strange creature! How did it form? Did it appear out of thin air?" a researcher wondered.

“It’s somewhat like a summoned beast, with abundant energy within its body, but in addition to natural energy, a summoned beast also possesses a physical body,” one of the researchers added.

"This monster seems to be from another world. Could there be other worlds besides the Summoning World and the Ninja World?"

This hypothesis was unanimously accepted by the researchers.

"That's quite possible. This energy isn't as vibrant as natural energy, so it shouldn't belong to the Summoning World. Nothing similar has been found in the Ninja World so far. That leaves only the possibility of other worlds. Could it be the Pure Land?"

"When you talk about the Pure Land, you think of the soul. If it's a monster created from a soul, then it's understandable that it doesn't have cellular tissue."

Danzo stood in the corner of the laboratory, listening to the researchers' discussion, his face growing increasingly grim.

This Konoha Crush plan has far exceeded his control.

Konoha suffered heavy losses due to the Hollows' destruction.

No one knows where the void comes from.

Danzo, who had made a deal with Orochimaru, had a suspicion in his mind.

Only a mad scientist like Orochimaru could create such a terrifying monster.

Considering Orochimaru's personality, a comprehensive assessment is necessary.

It's not hard to guess.

Orochimaru's ultimate goal was to send the Hollow into Konoha for experiments.

He didn't even kill the third generation.

This differs from the terms of the deal they reached.

I, Danzo, the future Hokage of Konoha, have been tricked.

Danzo gritted his teeth in hatred.

I've decided to find some time to have a proper discussion with Orochimaru.

Ideally, we would find a way to produce and control that kind of monster.

after all.

The experimental materials for the transaction haven't been fully paid for yet.

Danzo's eyes were gloomy, and a confident smile played on his lips.

If we can control that unknown creature, Konoha will regain its glory.

At that moment, one of his men came down and whispered in Danzo's ear.

Danzo's lips curled into a disdainful smile.

"You couldn't wait to find me as soon as you woke up?"

He murmured to himself as he walked out of the laboratory, leaning on his cane.

.......

The unexpected changes brought about by this Konoha Crush plan were something Danzo had not anticipated.

On his way to Konoha Hospital, he was also thinking about the problems he might encounter next.

Arriving at the door of the ward, I pushed it open and went inside.

Then he saw the Third Hokage, who was missing an arm, sitting on the bed, looking out the window at the ravaged Konoha.

The old Konoha was once so prosperous, with streets bustling with people.

But now.

Collapsed houses were everywhere, and villagers could be seen crying out in pain from time to time.

Some people lost friends, and some lost loved ones.

The entire village of Konoha was shrouded in an atmosphere of sorrow.

For high-ranking officials, this is undoubtedly unacceptable.

The Third Hokage said with a sorrowful expression, "Do you see this, Danzo? This is Konoha, this is our home."

Danzo looked out the window, pursed his lips, and said nothing.

The Third Hokage continued sadly, "Our ANBU ninjas are all heroes. They did their utmost to block the attacks of the Sand Ninjas and the One-Tailed Shukaku, and they did not retreat even when they suffered heavy casualties."

"But," he changed the subject, "at this crucial moment, where are the Root ninjas? Danzo, can you tell me what mission the Root ninjas are on?"

"Also, where were you when the Konoha Crush plan began?" The Third Hokage turned to face Danzo, his eyes sharp as he questioned him.

Long-standing resentment towards Danzo erupted at this moment.

If Orochimaru hadn't held back this time, the Third Hokage might have really been killed.

Meanwhile, his old friend was still unharmed and safe.

Even the Anbu ninjas didn't see Danzo appear that day.

Despite the invasion of Konoha, the village's high-ranking officials hid in the shadows, spying on the situation like rats.

This reminded the Third Hokage of the scene when his teacher and the Second Hokage met them for the last time.

Back then, they were being hunted down by rogue ninja from Kumogakure. In order to preserve Konoha's lineage, one of them and the Second Hokage needed to stay behind to hold off the rogue ninja.

No one knew that this was the Second Hokage's final test for the position of Hokage.

At this critical moment, Danzo backed down, avoiding the Second Hokage's gaze.

Only the third generation himself stepped forward without hesitation.

As a result, the Second Hokage passed the Hokage position to the Third Hokage and stayed behind alone to hold off the rogue ninja from Kumogakure.

Now, a similar scene is happening again.

Danzo, just like before, hid in the shadows.

He dared not take responsibility, nor did he dare to stand up and fight.

Is he truly cowardly, or does he have ulterior motives?

The Third Hokage's eyes were filled with inquiry. He gave Danzo a meaningful look, and without waiting for a reply, changed the subject:

"This time I will take full responsibility, and I will relinquish the position of Hokage."

Upon hearing this, Danzo was overjoyed.

But what the third generation said next made his heart sink to the bottom.

"I will have Jiraiya find Tsunade and bring her back to the village to inherit the position of Fifth Hokage. Tsunade has been wandering for so long, it's time for her to come back."

The third generation looked at Danzo.

Even Danzo, with his deep-seated cunning, couldn't quite maintain his composure at this moment.