Lord Danzō Definitely Wants to Be Hokage!

Chapter 33: Lord Danzō Definitely Wants to Be Hokage!

Why does everyone always try to trick me?

Who dares say Danzō Shimura doesn't get angry easily?

Can Konoha find anyone more prone to temper tantrums than Danzō Shimura!

Akihara Kagura quietly watched the old man's smiling face. This old guy was clearly the culprit who made Danzō Shimura want to kill him!

"Let's go fishing first!"

The old man slowly blew out a smoke ring, his smile appearing very kind. "If you don't eat enough at night, little one, it will affect your growth..."

Seeing that Akihara Kagura seemed unmoved, the old man continued, "If you go back too late and Danzō gets angry, I'll help you persuade him."

"Oh?"

Akihara Kagura raised an eyebrow, revealing a provocative expression. "Lord Danzō is the Hokage Assistant of the village. Does your word hold any weight?"

"Danzō and I have been old friends for many years..."

The old man nodded, his eyes clearly showing confidence. He was very sure he could keep Danzō in check. "He listens when I speak."

"Old people always like to boast..."

A clear hint of displeasure appeared on Akihara Kagura's face.

"Grandpa is the Hokage of the village!"

Naruto Uzumaki quickly responded, then clenched his small fist and added, "But that's only temporary. When I grow up, I'll definitely be able to replace him and become Hokage, and I'll definitely surpass him!"

As Naruto Uzumaki said, the old man was indeed Konoha's Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, though he wasn't wearing his Hokage hat this time.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had originally planned to observe the village's situation after watching the farce in the Forest of Death from his office. However, he ended up seeing Akihara Kagura and Naruto Uzumaki together.

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately thought of taking the opportunity to meet these two youngsters and pass on the Will of Fire to the future of the village, something he always enjoyed doing.

Because Hiruzen Sarutobi wasn't one to put on airs, the children, including Naruto Uzumaki, felt no fear towards the Third Hokage, only respect.

Of course.

Some children in the village didn't know that the old man who always wandered around was the Hokage. When they suddenly found out from others, they would always exclaim 'Wow!' with great surprise, and their attitude would turn respectful.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was happy to affectionately pat those children's heads at such times, showing that the Hokage of the village was a gentle and kind old man.

These types of children would often love the old man even more.

These types of children were also more likely to have the seeds of the Will of Fire planted in them.

However...

Today was a bit unexpected.

After Akihara Kagura learned that the old man before him was the Third Hokage, his expression showed shock, followed by a hint of wary hostility!

"Heh heh..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's face still held that kind smile, seemingly unbothered by Akihara Kagura's hostility. He knew that the children under Danzō were all a bit unusual.

"You... are the Third Hokage?"

Akihara Kagura vigilantly stared at Hiruzen Sarutobi, his brows furrowed. He shook his head. "You don't look like the Hokage at all. The true Hokage should be like Lord Danzō..."

As Akihara Kagura said this, he seemed to recall the declaration Naruto Uzumaki next to him had made about wanting to become Hokage.

"Children shouldn't just dream!"

Akihara Kagura placed his hand on Naruto Uzumaki's head and ruffled his hair. "You have no chance. Konoha's Hokage will definitely be Lord Danzō in the future!"

"Take your hand off!"

Naruto Uzumaki grabbed Akihara Kagura's wrist and retorted loudly, "Impossible! I will be the Hokage! That person called Danzō has no chance!"

"Why is it impossible?"

Akihara Kagura patted Naruto Uzumaki's head. "Konoha can be without anyone, but it cannot be without Lord Danzō! Lord Danzō will definitely become Hokage!"

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was observing all this, showed a hint of sharpness in his eyes.

However, this sharp demeanor immediately vanished without a trace. The old man quickly returned to his kind attitude, as if he had never appeared.

"Oh?"

"Danzō wants to become Hokage?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled lightly and slowly continued, "We grew up together since childhood, and I've never heard him express a desire to become Hokage..."

"..."

How could you say such a thing?

How could you say such a heartless thing?

Don't you know Danzō's thoughts at all, you old fellow?

Yes.

Danzō never told me.

But as Lord Danzō's most trusted confidant, I definitely know Lord Danzō's thoughts!

Akihara Kagura, while suppressing Naruto Uzumaki who wanted to continue arguing, solemnly asked Hiruzen Sarutobi, "Does Lord Danzō really not want to become Hokage?"

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was momentarily unsure how to answer.

If he lied about this question, he might be exposed, leaving the young man before him with the impression that he was a liar. How could he then pass on the Will of Fire to him in the future?

"Perhaps he thought about it."

Hiruzen Sarutobi decided to use a vague approach.

"I knew it."

Akihara Kagura patted Naruto Uzumaki, signaling the little guy to quiet down, and then looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, continuing, "Actually, Lord Danzō originally wanted to become Hokage too, right?"

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi silently nodded.

"Didn't the Third Hokage just say he and Lord Danzō were friends?"

Akihara Kagura seemed to have grasped the truth and began to fabricate carelessly, "Maybe back then, both the Third Hokage and Lord Danzō had the chance to run for Hokage. Lord Danzō had a high chance of becoming Hokage, but he didn't want to compete with his friend and risk losing their friendship, so he had to give the position of Hokage to the Third Hokage..."

"..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression turned somewhat displeased.

His position as Hokage was personally designated by his teacher, the Second Hokage Tobirama Senju; he could even be said to have taken the position in a moment of crisis. Danzō Shimura had never had a chance to become Hokage!

This kid...

His perception of Danzō Shimura is too biased!

Hiruzen Sarutobi vaguely felt that the topic of conversation with Akihara Kagura was veering off course. Wasn't he here to impart the Will of Fire to the future of the village?

Why were they discussing him and Danzō Shimura competing for the position of Hokage?

"Kid."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a long drag of his pipe, exhaling a large smoke ring, determined to bring the conversation back on track. "Hokage is not a position people fight for; it is a responsibility that must be borne. The Hokage bears the expectations and recognition of everyone in the village..."

"Hokage..."

Akihara Kagura lowered his head, lost in thought, seemingly convinced by Hiruzen Sarutobi's words. "Must bear the expectations and recognition of everyone in the village?"

"Yes..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice was somewhat weary.

Seeing Akihara Kagura and Naruto Uzumaki both lost in thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi finally nodded with satisfaction, intending to give these two youngsters a good lesson.

"Third Hokage."

Akihara Kagura's expression suddenly turned serious. "My expectation is to be able to eat a bowl of steaming hot Ichiraku Ramen when I'm hungry..."

"Me too! Me too!"

Naruto Uzumaki quickly raised his hand, looking at Akihara Kagura and saying, "When I become Hokage in the future, I'll definitely treat you to ramen every day!"

"...Alright, I'll treat you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi gripped his pipe tightly.

After all, he had just said that the Hokage must bear everyone's expectations and recognition. If he didn't satisfy them now, they might not be willing to continue listening to the lesson on the Will of Fire...

First update!

You can see the chapter comments in the backend...

Feel free to scold Danzō. After you scold him, you can't scold me anymore!