Naruto: I became a super shadow in the Anbu

This kind of task is extremely time-consuming, and my research has entered a critical stage.

Orochimaru looked at Danzo, implying that Danzo was aware of the research on Hashirama cells, which was about to enter the transplantation phase.

By transplanting Hashirama cells, it might be possible to obtain the power of the First Hokage, the god of the ninja world.

"I didn't ask you to investigate two fatal accidents," Hiruzen Sarutobi said.

"There is a lurking force in the village, plotting to disrupt the existing order and bring chaos and darkness to the village."

I decided to suppress them, starting by cutting off their hopes.

Orochimaru, you should strive to become the Fourth Hokage, not become obsessed with secret techniques and power.

"Hmm? The Fourth Hokage?"

Not only was Orochimaru surprised, but Danzo also slowly stood up from the sofa and stared intently at Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi continued:

"There are still young people in the Senju clan who say they want to become Hokage, and Sakumo Hatake has also said he wants to become Hokage before."

Their arrogance must be curbed, precisely because they believe they have a chance, that they resort to any means necessary.

Therefore, I have decided to train you to become the Fourth Hokage.

After his initial attraction, Orochimaru quickly realized that Hiruzen-sensei wasn't grooming him to become the Fourth Hokage because he valued him, but rather to block their path and make himself an obstacle for them.

He didn't point out Asuka-zaki's intentions, but instead said:

"In the ninja academy, six out of ten children have clamored that they want to become the Hokage of Konoha Village in the future."

When those children grow up, they will naturally realize that they are far from becoming Hokage, and they will only laugh at their past overestimation of themselves.

Becoming Hokage is just a fantasy for many people.

Jiraiya shouted that he wanted to become Hokage, Nawaki shouted that, Dan Kato shouted that, and Sakumo Hatake shouted that during his time at the Ninja Academy.

What can this show?

Hiruzen-sensei, don't be so nervous. Wanting to become Hokage is not a sin.

I'm not very interested in becoming Hokage..."

As he spoke, Orochimaru's voice grew much softer.

He saw a large scroll, a large scroll that had been moved out of the sealing chamber, the Book of Seals of Konoha.

Even Orochimaru is not qualified to casually peruse the Book of Seals.

The Book of Seals contains the secret techniques and forbidden techniques collected by the Third Hokage, as well as all the research conducted by the Second Hokage.

The position of Hokage seems somewhat attractive; the secret and forbidden techniques accumulated by Konoha Village are very tempting.

Following Orochimaru's gaze, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the Scroll of Seals, offered no judgment, and continued:

"Orochimaru, among the Konoha ninja aged 20 to 30, you are the only one with the strength to fight against Hatake Sakumo."

Sakumo Hatake is too strong.

Last week, several Sunagakure spies were executed. They were there to gather intelligence on Sakumo Hatake, specifically to find out when he would leave the village. Chiyo, the advisor of Sunagakure, planned to ambush Sakumo.

"Oh? Is that so?" Orochimaru said, "Then why didn't you leak the information to Chiyo?"

Orochimaru immediately realized, "Oh? You're not afraid that Chiyo will also be killed by Sakumo Hatake, thus giving Sakumo Hatake a great achievement for nothing, are you?"

The reason why conspiracies and tricks are so insidious is because they are impossible to counter directly.

Even the most renowned ninja could be defeated by Sakumo Hatake's White Fang short sword.

Chiyo is a puppet old woman, and she is at a great disadvantage in front of White Fang.

People with great fame but suppressed abilities can easily become stepping stones for White Teeth.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "The daimyo of the Land of Wind, the daimyo of the Land of Rivers, and the daimyo of the Land of Fire were all surprised to hear that Sakumo Hatake had killed Camel Thorn."

Before encountering Hatake Sakumo, Camelthorn was a Sand Ninja who caused headaches for all three countries. He had used puppets to assassinate several nobles from the Land of Fire and the Land of Rivers.

Thanks to the camel thorn, Hatake Sakumo also gained prestige in Daimyo.

Orochimaru and Jiraiya are unreliable, and Tsunade now only has the Senju clan in her eyes.

Only you can stand up against Sakumo Hatake.

Orochimaru glanced at the Scroll of Seals one last time and said, "I don't care. If you need me, I can compete for the position of Fourth Hokage."

Orochimaru got up and left.

Danzo stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi and said, "Are you really going to help Orochimaru become the Fourth Hokage?"

"Danzo, being Hokage is not just an honor, but also a responsibility. Look at me, I'm not even 50, but I look 60. Danzo, you're not fit to be Hokage," Hiruzen Sarutobi said.

"Have you read the records of the Dark Division's Copper Fox? You are just like him, acting in extreme ways, and there is absolutely no way you will ever come into the light."

You were too impulsive. How could you rashly kill a special Jonin of the Senju clan?

It was a terrible move that almost killed Singapore and Malaysia.

Now they've come for revenge; Shimura Tanjiro and Sarutobi Yuu have both been killed by them.

The problem now is that it's uncertain whether it was Tsunade, Sakumo Hatake, or the Uchiha clan who did it.

I have some doubts. Although these three parties have become the thorns in the side, none of them seem capable of doing such a thing.

Danzo thought to himself, "Now that things have gone wrong, you're calling it a bad move."

You've succeeded so many times before, why don't you say I, Danzo, am extreme?

Danzo ignored these questions and instead asked, "Who do you think carried out the assassination? Tsunade? White Fang? Or the Uchiha clan?"

Chapter 226 Proving His Innocence (Part 2)

"Who exactly carried out the assassination?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked down at the scroll and said:

"A master of Fire Release techniques, especially skilled in stealth..."

Although Shimura Tanjiro and Sarutobi Yuu were somewhat lacking in strength, they were able to kill them and their guards without hesitation, indicating that they were at least Jonin or even elite Jonin level.

Protecting Sarutobi Yu was the Ino-Shika-Cho trio. This combination was excellent in both offense and defense, yet they were killed by Fire Release techniques before they could even react…

After thinking for a moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Among the Jonin of the Senju clan, there are no people who are particularly skilled in Fire Release, so it doesn't seem like it."

The Senju clan now primarily focuses on operations around Konoha Hospital, and their combat strength is not as formidable as it used to be.

Sakumo Hatake's subordinates had no time to commit the crime, Kawai was in a stronghold in the direction of the Land of Waves, and Yamashiroji and Gekkomune were in the village.

Although Sakumo Hatake was ambitious and wanted to implement his self-righteous policies, he would not kill his fellow villagers to achieve his goals.

A Jonin of the Uchiha clan... Could it be from the Uchiha clan?

First, check where all the Jonin of the Uchiha clan are currently located.

After a moment's thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "I will speak with Tsunade, Sakumo Hatake, and Jon Uchiha in turn, and ask them to prove their innocence."

Meanwhile, the underworld and the core team are investigating covertly, leaving no clue unchecked.

The death of Sarutobi Yu caused Hiruzen Sarutobi great grief.

That was his own nephew, a very promising young man, who was an important assistant he left to his son.

Danzo then asked, "Should we kill some more? They're too arrogant; they dared to fight back."

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head and said, "Investigate the truth first, determine who the murderer is, and then use the truth to force them to submit."

Indiscriminate killing at this time could give others leverage against us, making us more vulnerable.

The struggle is a long-term one; don't rush it.

Danzo was disdainful, but he didn't object and turned to leave.

After leaving the Hokage Building, Orochimaru did not return to the Root base, but instead went to Konoha Hospital.

On the rooftop of the hospital's outpatient building, Orochimaru waited for Tsunade.

"Orochimaru, what do you want? You've been gone since you returned to the village; I've never seen you again."

Seeing the amused look in Orochimaru's eyes, Tsunade looked down at herself. She didn't seem to be acting strangely today, and she still couldn't see her shoes.

Orochimaru said, "Tsunade, I underestimated you. I didn't expect your counterattack to be so explosive."

"Counterattack? Who did I counterattack?"

Orochimaru said, "Whether you did it or not, they will assume it was a counterattack by you, Hatake Sakumo, and Uchiha Jon."

"I don't understand. What did I say in retaliation?"

"Shimura Tanjiro and Sarutobi Yu, two special jonin who were about to participate in the jonin exam, one died in the Land of Grass and the other died in the Land of Hot Springs."

"What does this have to do with me? The Jonin team is undergoing rounds of assessments. Why aren't they staying in the village? What are they doing in other countries?"

Orochimaru explained: "The guardian ninja of the Land of Rivers is from the Shimura clan, and the guardian ninja of the Land of Hot Springs is from the Sarutobi clan."

They were there to help their clans stabilize the situation. The Shimura and Sarutobi clans were ranked last in the Jonin Exams, so they had plenty of time.

Tsunade frowned, immediately realizing the seriousness of the problem:

"That's slander! I was indeed angry because the Third Hokage rejected the person I recommended, but how could I assassinate someone from my own village?"

I will not kill even members of the Sarutobi clan or the Shimura clan.

Could it be that the Sarutobi and Shimura clans offended someone else, and that someone else took advantage of the conflict between me and the Third Hokage over the Jonin recommendation to kill me?

Am I being used as a shield?

"No, I'm going to find the Third Hokage. This has nothing to do with me."

After saying that, Tsunade jumped off the rooftop and towards the Hokage Building.

Orochimaru shook his head repeatedly, and half an hour later, Tsunade returned in a huff.

"Anyway, I've explained it clearly enough. I didn't do it, and I'm not taking the blame."

Orochimaru thought to himself, "You went to explain? You went to rub salt into the wound."

He could even picture Tsunade and Hiruzen arguing.

Orochimaru ignored the retaliation against the Sarutobi clan and asked directly, "Tsunade, do you support me becoming the Fourth Hokage?"

"Who? You? You, Orochimaru? You want to be the Fourth Hokage?" Tsunade exclaimed in disbelief.

"Forget it, it would be better to make Jiraiya the Fourth Hokage."

"I'm asking you whether you support it or not."

All I can say is that I don't object.

"You don't object?" Orochimaru said, "That's enough. Your lack of objection is the greatest support you can give me."

"You really want to become the Fourth Hokage?"

Orochimaru raised his hands, stared at them, and said:

"I need power, I need secret arts."

The village's power and secret techniques are now in the hands of the Third Master.

I asked Hiruzen-sensei for the Book of Sealing several times, but he refused each time.

Hiruzen-sensei said that the knowledge contained in the Book of Seals is too powerful for me to control and would lead me astray.

I don't believe there's any power I can't control.

Since Hiruzen-sensei wants me to become the Fourth Hokage, then I'll do it.

Once the power is in my hands, I will make better use of it.

There is no power in this world that I cannot control.

Tsunade knew she was the one with the fewest flaws among the Legendary Sannin. Looking at the slightly deranged Orochimaru, she said:

"The Third Hokage has held the Book of Seals for many years, but have you ever seen him learn any forbidden techniques?"

Forbidden arts require talent and opportunity; to rashly learn forbidden arts will at least result in self-destruction.

Orochimaru, it's normal to pursue power; you and I both pursue power. However, don't pursue power that you cannot bear.