From the Navy Admiral to the Gotei 13

In fact, it does.

Diarmait always felt that his strength was no worse than that of Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama in their prime. Sometimes he even felt that he was stronger.

But these are ultimately just speculations he made based on the information he knew.

In fact, he couldn't even refer to it.

However, strength can never be truly judged by speculation. Only by fighting with one's own hands can one truly verify it.

It’s a pity that both Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha are dead.

So Diarmait had no other options.

Danzo Shimura did not say anything, but instead glanced at Kabuto Yakushi, who also had a curious look in his eyes.

Orochimaru of course also noticed this, and whispered to Kabuto Yakushi beside him: "You go wait for me outside first..." Kabuto Yakushi sighed in his heart, it seems that he did not gain complete trust.

But this is normal. It would be strange if Lord Orochimaru trusted me so easily.

Therefore, although Kabuto Yakushi regretted that he could not continue to listen to the transactions between these bigwigs, he still nodded tactfully and said, "Yes, Lord Orochimaru." After that, he opened the door and walked out.

After the door was closed, Orochimaru looked at Shimura Danzo again and said, "You can tell me now."

"Sarutobi Hiruzen has been approved by the Konoha high-level officials and has resumed his duties as Hokage." said Danzo Shimura.

"Oh?" Orochimaru was slightly surprised, and then said, "I thought this matter had not been finalized yet."

Shimura Danzo's expression was a little depressed, but he still did not explain his stupid move. Instead, he continued, "Although he has already received the approval of the village leaders, there is still an important process that has not been completed."

"Meet the daimyo and receive the official title in the daimyo's mansion." Orochimaru said with a smile.

That’s right, no matter who becomes the Hokage of Konoha, he must be officially recognized by the Daimyo in the end to be considered legitimate.

Otherwise, something is wrong.

Sarutobi Hiruzen did serve as the Third Hokage, but he did step down, and his resignation as Hokage was also noted by the Daimyo Prefecture.

Therefore, there is nothing wrong with him temporarily serving as Hokage for a period of time, because the village now needs someone in charge to manage and restore order.

But this time cannot be too long. After Sarutobi Hiruzen has sorted out the situation in the village again, he must go to Daimyo Castle, meet the daimyo again, and receive the official title from the daimyo, so that he can truly serve as the current Hokage again.

This is the rule, no one can change it.

Shimura Danzo nodded, then said, "That's right. So theoretically speaking, he's not the real current Hokage yet, but only the Acting Hokage. So, the next step is my chance. Currently in Konoha, apart from Sarutobi Hiruzen, no one can compete with me for the position of Hokage. For this, I have made a lot of preparations. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Of course." Orochimaru said naturally, his expression did not change at all. Then, he uttered cold words: "You want to kill the old man, right?"

2.9 Sarutobi Hiruzen is Orochimaru's teacher, but Danzo Shimura told this to Orochimaru, as if he didn't care about this identity.

This is also based on Danzo Shimura's understanding of Orochimaru. He believes that Orochimaru will not cause any trouble in this matter.

Shimura Danzo's eyes flashed with a coldness as he said, "I don't really want to do this. After all, Hiruzen and I... But all this is for Konoha. He is too weak and unfit to be Hokage. Only I can lead Konoha to a stronger future."

Orochimaru regarded these words as nonsense. In the final analysis, it was just an excuse for Danzo Shimura to fulfill his ambition.

But he really didn't expect that Danzo Shimura had become so cruel and ruthless that he even wanted to kill Sarutobi Hiruzen?

Before this, Orochimaru felt that as former teammates and fellow disciples, even if these two had different ideas and conflicts, they had not yet reached the point where they would kill each other.

Now it seems that I underestimated Danzo's ruthlessness.

In fact, in the original story, after Minato Namikaze died, Danzo Shimura did plan an assassination attempt on Hiruzen Sarutobi.

At that time, he was sitting in the Hokage's office feeling smug, but Sarutobi Hiruzen was fine, happily received the title of Daimyo, and returned to Konoha, leaving Danzo feeling very embarrassed...

This time, he seemed to be planning to ask Yorozuya to take action and kill Sarutobi Hiruzen at the right time.

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Chapter 625: There’s no way, I can’t help you, goodbye.

After a moment's thought, Orochimaru said, "This matter is of great importance. I cannot make the decision for Diarmait. So, I will let him come and talk to you in person."

Shimura Danzo frowned slightly when he heard this, then said, "Time is running out, and I have no way of judging when Hiruzen... no, when Sarutobi Hiruzen will go to the Daimyo's mansion. If we wait until Diarmait arrives, perhaps everything will be too late."

"Don't worry, it will be quick." Orochimaru said with a grin.

As soon as he finished speaking, he formed a spiritual hand seal with his hands, and then pressed his palm on the ground.

Danzo Shimura was shocked to see that the figure sitting behind the desk had a kunai in his hand.

Although he didn't think Orochimaru would do anything irrational, he had just told him that he wanted to kill Sarutobi Hiruzen. It was not impossible that this guy would suddenly think of his master-disciple relationship with Sarutobi Hiruzen and plot against him here.

Therefore, Danzo Shimura was very vigilant and ready for battle.

But Orochimaru smiled and said, "Don't be so nervous."

Then, the smoke from the summoning technique dissipated, and a snake almost as thick as Orochimaru's waist coiled on the ground, but it seemed that the snake was dead?

No, it's not that he's dead, it's that he has lost his consciousness, like a living sacrifice.

"What is this?" Shimura Danzo murmured in surprise.

What does it mean that you channeled something like this?

However, Orochimaru did not explain anything to him, and quickly made a series of seals with his hands. This time, Danzo Shimura did not understand what the seals were, so he also judged that this was a technique he had never seen before.

"Ninja technique. Shadow Transmission Technique." Orochimaru said in a low voice.

As soon as Orochimaru finished speaking, the body of the giant snake that was unconscious on the ground began to twist. An unknown substance, grayish white in color, a bit like the 'Immortal Reincarnation' of the Impure World Reincarnation, quickly wrapped around the body of the giant snake and then began to take shape.

In just a moment, the figure that looked exactly like Diarmait was standing in front of Orochimaru.

Then, Diarmait slowly opened his eyes and saw the confused Shimura Danzo. He then turned his head and looked at Orochimaru behind him and asked, "Why did you contact me suddenly?"

A long time ago, Diarmait had been dissatisfied with the communication technology in the ninja world. It was so backward that people had to rely on their legs to pass on a message.

If you're more powerful, you can use some psychic skills, but it's just inconvenient in many ways.

Not to mention that there were mobile phones in my previous life, even in the world of pirates, there are very convenient Den Den Mushi to use.

Here, there is nothing. It is obvious that scientific research and technology are quite advanced in some places, electricity is basically universal, and even some wealthy families have installed landline phones.

But it is still quite backward.

Diarmait had also considered landline phones, but that technology was currently limited to within a village at best, as it required a telephone line to operate.

It is also impossible for Konoha to pull a telephone line to the Rain Country to connect with Diarmait.

So Diarmait was always trapped and troubled by the backwardness of communication, which was very annoying.

Since he was trapped here, Diarmait certainly would not sit still and wait for death, so he often studied how to communicate with others, and it would be best if he could develop something like the "Phantom Body Technique".

Unfortunately, there hasn't been much progress.

That's true. If this kind of communication technique is so simple to develop, then there are so many "inventors" in the ninja world before, but they haven't come up with anything decent.

Until the Hidden Rain Village was conquered, Diarmait obtained the "Elephant Transformation Technique".

As an S-level forbidden technique, the Elephant Transformation Technique is extremely powerful and cruel, and can control a fake body to fight from a long distance.

It was a very interesting technique, but Diarmait also saw the technology he had been looking forward to in it.

Then, for a period of time, he and Orochimaru worked together to research and develop this technique, and finally, they came up with this "Shadow Transmission Technique".

It shares many principles with the Elephant Transfer Technique, but it greatly reduces the requirements. It no longer requires a living person to be used as a medium for sacrifice. Only a piece of fresh meat is needed. It doesn't matter what kind of meat it is. Orochimaru often uses this kind of half-dead snake.

Using this substance as a medium, Diarmuid's 'shadow' is summoned through chakra connection, achieving synchronous communication and dialogue.

Of course, because the demand and difficulty of this technique were lower, Diarmait's shadow didn't possess much combat power, and it was more like a 'long-distance video call'. After hearing Diarmait's voice, Orochimaru grinned and said, "Danzo-sama has a new request from our Yorozuya."

"Really?" Diarmait nodded, then turned to look at Shimura Danzo and said, "Danzo-sama, it's been a while. You don't seem to be in a good mood. I suggest you get more rest and don't overwork yourself all the time. Otherwise, if something happens to your body, I'll be sadly losing a partner."

Danzo Shimura's expression was a little subtle. If you, a bastard, hadn't come to blackmail me, I wouldn't be so tired.

Calling everyone "adult" and "your" all the time, saying the most polite words, but doing the most irritating things...Fuck you.

However, although he really wanted to give Diarmait a beating, Danzo quickly put on a smile and said, "I'm sorry to trouble you, Diarmait, but my body can still bear it." "Well, that's good." Diarmait responded casually at first, and then said, "It seems that our previous agreement, cooperation and remuneration matters have been discussed, right?" Danzo was even more annoyed. What the hell are you talking about?

Instead, Orochimaru followed up with a sentence: "Well, it's been negotiated. Lord Danzo is willing to pay our wages." "Hahahaha, I knew that Lord Danzo is a very trustworthy partner." Diarmait laughed.

Shimura Danzo was distressed, but things had come to this point. Any gloomy expression would only make him more embarrassed. So Shimura Danzo waved his hand calmly and said, "It's nothing." "I admire your courage, Master Danzo," Diarmait praised him again, and then asked, "So, what important commission do you have this time that requires me to meet with you in person to discuss it?"

Finally getting to the point, Shimura Danzo was no longer so embarrassed. He straightened his expression and said, "The situation is like this. Currently, the situation in Konoha has stabilized, and Sarutobi Hiruzen has temporarily been recognized by the Konoha high-level officials and has resumed the position of Hokage. However, he still needs to take one last step, and that is to go to the Daimyo's mansion..."

Shimura Danzo quickly briefed Diarmait on the matter, and finally said in a deep voice: "So this is a very good opportunity. As long as Lord Diarmait helps kill Sarutobi Hiruzen on the way, no one in Konoha will be qualified to compete with me for the position of the Fifth Hokage. In this way, my great cause will be accomplished. At that time, I will definitely give Lord Diarmait a reward that will satisfy you. In the future, the Hidden Rain Village and Konoha can also form an alliance. I think this is very beneficial to both of us, so please..."

Diarmuid only listened to half of what Shimura Danzo meant.

I also remembered that this happened. After Minato Namikaze died, Sarutobi Hiruzen temporarily took over as Hokage, and then went to the Daimyo's mansion to formally finalize this matter.

However, he was assassinated on the way by the Root organization sent by Danzo Shimura, and Kakashi was also involved.

He had a rough impression, but he couldn't remember the specific circumstances.

And now, it is obvious that Danzo Shimura still wants to kill Sarutobi Hiruzen, but he has a better choice. He doesn't have to use the power of the Root anymore, but wants to entrust it to himself.

In this way, no matter what happens, it has nothing to do with him anyway. Judging from Shimura Danzo's thick skin, as long as he denies it, it won't make much sense even if Diarmuid exposes him.

Diarmait's external image is somewhat arrogant and unruly, like a madman.

He has killed the Raikage and beaten the Mizukage, and it sounds absurd that he wants to kill a Hokage of Konoha, but if you think about it carefully, it doesn't seem that outrageous?

Anyway, this is a very good opportunity for Danzo Shimura, and Diarmait, a man with a crazy temperament in the ninja world, is the most suitable person to do this.

However... Diarmait had no intention of taking on this matter.

To be honest, even though he always brags to Danzo about things like "I fully support you in becoming Hokage",

It seems like he is very compatible with Danzo and is very optimistic about him.

But in fact, Diarmait never took this matter seriously.

Because this is totally against his interests. What kind of Danzo is a standard, good partner that suits Diarmait's wishes?

That must be Danzo who has been scheming to become Hokage but has never been able to do so.

Because in this state, Danzo Shimura will do anything that is beneficial to him, and he will not blink an eye even if it means betraying the interests of the village.

Because he has a very strong need, and only with need can there be a basis for cooperation, and Diarmait can continue to squeeze out 870 benefits from him... The most important thing is that he can put many blames that he himself is not convenient to bear on this Konoha King of Blame.

But once Danzo fulfilled his lifelong pursuit and became the Fifth Hokage of Konoha, it would be completely against Diarmait's best interests.

Just like some of his previous analyses of Danzo, Diarmuid felt that his analysis should be correct.

It is true that Danzo Shimura is a selfish guy, but he is a relatively simple person. This can be seen from his simple attire, his low-key and dark office without even any extra decorations, and his ability to abandon his own reputation and hide in the darkness of the Konoha organization, all aspects of his life that are never seen in the light of day.

He is not a corrupt guy, and his selfishness is not for his own enjoyment.