Don't Forget, I Brought You Into Konoha

Chapter 37: Don't Forget, I'm the One Who Brought You to Konoha

Danzō Shimura was furious.

People always hated it when others gossiped about them behind their backs.

Even Danzō Shimura was no exception. Especially since the person gossiping about him was none other than Hiruzen Sarutobi, the person Danzō Shimura hated most in his life.

Hearing that Hiruzen Sarutobi had mentioned him to Akihara Kagura, he couldn't even bother with brainwashing Akihara Kagura anymore. All he wanted to know was what that old geezer had said.

"The Third Hokage didn't say anything..."

Akihara Kagura seemed a little intimidated by Danzō Shimura's gaze and quickly used clumsy words to cover up, lest his superior get too angry.

"Kano, tell me everything that happened!"

Danzō Shimura saw through Akihara Kagura's thoughts at a glance and said in a deep voice, "Don't hide anything about tonight. That Monkey is always hypocritical; you could be deceived by him if you're not careful..."

"Yes."

Akihara Kagura slowly nodded.

"After passing the second stage of the Chunin Exam, it was already late. On my way back, I ran into the Third Hokage and a brat named Naruto Uzumaki..."

"The Third Hokage wanted me to go fishing with them. I was worried Lord Danzō would be angry, so I just wanted to hurry back to the base...

"However, the Third Hokage wouldn't let me return. He told me that within the village, even Lord Danzō had to obey his orders..."

As Akihara Kagura spoke, he seemed a little sad and uneasy. "I was worried that disobeying the Third Hokage's orders might cause trouble for Lord Danzō..."

"Hmph..."

Danzō Shimura snorted coldly when he heard this and said dismissively, "From now on, don't worry about causing trouble for me. No one in the ninja world can cause me trouble."

"Yes."

Akihara Kagura quickly agreed.

Regardless of whether his superior was bragging or not, as long as his superior made a promise, it was best to note it down to avoid being blamed by his subordinate if something happened in the future.

"Oh, right."

Akihara Kagura, keenly sensing his superior's impending anger, had no choice but to change the order of his report and say something his superior would like to hear.

"The Third Hokage also said that he and Lord Danzō are old friends..."

"The Third Hokage also seemed to bring up some past events, mentioning something about the Hokage, but I couldn't quite understand it..."

Akihara Kagura rubbed his temples, and as he recalled, he casually shifted the blame: "Because that brat Naruto Uzumaki kept clamoring about becoming Hokage, I wasn't listening accurately at the time. I don't know if I remembered it correctly..."

"Just tell me."

Danzō Shimura didn't suspect Akihara Kagura of lying.

That Nine-Tails Jinchuriki brat, Naruto Uzumaki, had indeed been instilled with the idea of becoming Hokage by Hiruzen Sarutobi since he was young, always clamoring about becoming Hokage...

Such a thing...

Many people knew about it.

"The Third Hokage said..."

"The Hokage is not a position to be fought for, but one that requires carrying the hopes and recognition of the entire village, and the responsibility to protect the village..."

"The Third Hokage even mentioned when he said this that Lord Danzō once wanted to compete with him to become Hokage, but the Hokage needs to bear the responsibility for many people. Lord Danzō believed he lacked the responsibility and burden to become Hokage, and later gave up the idea of becoming Hokage..."

"..."

Danzō Shimura's expression suddenly fell.

It was one thing for Hiruzen Sarutobi, that old bastard, to instill the Will of Fire into the village's brats, but this time he had even taken the opportunity to attack him!

Who said this old man lacked the responsibility and burden to become Hokage?

As long as this old man became Hokage, he could also bear the responsibility of Konoha, and he could do a better job than that old bastard Monkey!

"I got a little angry, so I argued with them a bit..."

Akihara Kagura cautiously glanced at Danzō Shimura and continued, "I told them that Konoha could be without anyone, but it absolutely could not be without Lord Danzō. Only Lord Danzō could become the next Hokage of Konoha."

"...Mm."

Danzō Shimura nodded slightly.

This was the moment Danzō Shimura was most satisfied with that night. These were words Danzō Shimura himself had wanted to say but dared not say to anyone directly.

"Continue."

Danzō Shimura wanted to hear more.

"I remember after I finished speaking..."

Akihara Kagura's expression was a little strange as he continued, "The Third Hokage's expression seemed a little frightening, but he quickly smiled again..."

"Hmph, still so hypocritical!"

Danzō Shimura immediately attacked his old friend.

That bastard Hiruzen, he was so unhappy when Akihara Kagura mentioned that he would be the next Hokage. He never intended to let this old man take the position of Hokage!

"What else did you talk about?"

Danzō Shimura glanced at Akihara Kagura, who paused slightly, and continued, "Monkey... did he talk about anything else? For example, did he mention anyone in the village who could bear the responsibility of Hokage?"

"..."

Akihara Kagura felt Danzō Shimura wanted to know a bit too much.

Sometimes, superiors get curious about things, and that curiosity can cause trouble for subordinates, so it's necessary to find a way to stop it promptly.

Moreover...

The more he said.

The more likely he was to reveal a weakness.

Most importantly, today's goal wasn't to sow discord, but to remind this superior that he held a fatal leverage over him.

Akihara Kagura wanted to tell Danzō Shimura that as long as this leverage existed, he wouldn't need to doubt his betrayal after entering the Anbu.

"The Third didn't mention those things."

"And it's a bit strange..."

Akihara Kagura frowned, looking a bit puzzled, "It was a bit chaotic tonight, possibly because that brat Naruto Uzumaki was causing a ruckus nearby. I don't know why I ended up telling the Third Hokage about my past..."

"What!"

Danzō Shimura's expression immediately became tense.

"I was still wondering how he suddenly met you!"

The old man finally couldn't sit still, cursing coldly, "That bastard Monkey actually used a confession-inducing tactic on you, trying to find out your origins. If he finds out..."

"I only mentioned that I came from an orphanage."

Akihara Kagura quickly reassured his superior, regaining control of the conversation, "The Third Hokage already knows I'm a child from the orphanage. I was captured and subjected to Wood Style human experimentation..."

"That's good then."

Danzō Shimura slowly nodded, his expression softening. He quietly observed Akihara Kagura and finally remembered something important.

This brat could never betray him!

Because this brat wasn't a Konoha orphanage child at all, but an experimental subject from Orochimaru. He held the key to his life at any moment.

"Go rest."

Danzō Shimura waved Akihara Kagura away, his attitude becoming cold, even returning to the condescending demeanor he had when they first met.

"This old man believes..."

"You won't disappoint this old man in the Anbu."

"Don't forget one thing: it was this old man who brought you to Konoha."

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