Konoha, somewhere underground.
The Root Organization base is buried deep beneath the ground of Konoha, which is naturally in line with the spiritual outlook of Root Organization - deeply rooted in pure darkness!
Today, almost all the members of Root are at a standstill, except for a few ears and eyes that are poking out to catch the wind in the surface world.
Deep in the base, there is a quiet room.
Danzo stood alone in the center of the darkness, with the only candle flickering in front of him - the weak tongue of flame licking the darkness, casting a dancing, restless shadow on the wall.
In his eyes as deep as a pool, the dim light of a candle reflected the ambition that had been suppressed in his heart for decades and finally boiled over at this moment.
Today, Chunin Ninja Exams, is also the day when the Orochimaru plan is implemented!
Orochimaru's "Konoha Collapse Plan" and Danzo were fully aware of it. Although they were not involved, they watched with cold eyes and also had a helping hand in secret.
He acquiesced and provided the items Impure World Reincarnation needed - the remains of Second Hokage and Fourth Hokage.
Orochimaru itself has cells of First Hokage.
In this way, Orochimaru holds the supreme power of three Hokage in his hands.
Three Hokage, one Hiruzen in the joint attack.
Especially First Hokage and Second Hokage, just Hiruzen, life or death!
When Hiruzen dies, the vacant throne will eventually belong to his Danzo!
Hokage!
The supreme power of a village!
He has been drinking this poison called power for too long!
Suddenly, that humiliating moment etched in the bone marrow tore apart Danzo's thoughts again!
The moment that always woke him up from his cold dreams was engraved in his mind like the most vicious curse.
It was Second Hokage and the six members of their Second Hokage Shadow Guards, caught in the Kumogakure Gold and Silver Brothers Elite Dead Situation.
If you want to leave alive, someone must stay as bait, and this bait will definitely die!
Facing Second Hokage's questioning look, he had already made a decision in his mind. However, when the words "I want to break up" came to his lips, Hiruzen beat him to it.
Just half a step!
Hiruzen was designated as Hokage on the spot!
And he, Danzo, spent decades, but he was always so close to that position!
However, now the opportunity has come!
Once Hiruzen died, Yan and Koharu, two mediocre people with no independent opinions, had no choice but to seek advice from him, the 'only remaining' veteran!
Feeling the restless beating heartbeat like a candle shadow, the heart in Danzo's chest began to beat like never before!
Beng Beng Beng~~~
The surging blood flow brought a sickly flush to his old face covered with grooves.
The decaying body seemed to be infused with a breath of fanaticism, and even every breath carried the illusion of strength.
Is this what power feels like?
In a daze, he Danzo seemed to have broken free from the shackles of the roots of darkness, stood alone in the spotlight, and gathered thousands of powers into one body - Hokage!
"Fifth Hokage Shimura Danzō!"
The low and hoarse whisper fainted in the dead silence, making his withered soul tremble!
The sound of footsteps coming from far away was heard outside the door. When he walked to the door, there was a knock on the door.
The password is correct.
"Come in!"
Aburame Torune, who was wrapped up tightly, entered from outside the door. The light in the room was dim. When he raised his head, even though he was wearing sunglasses, he was still shocked.
Danzo Master's face, which has always been sinister and unrippled like an ancient well, actually revealed an almost excited, unnatural blush!
This strange change is simply more bizarre than seeing a ten-thousand-year-old glacier blossom!
"Sir Danzo, there is new information coming about Chunin Ninja Exams!" Aburame Torune suppressed his surprise and stepped forward to hand over the information.
Danzo unfolded the note after examining it.
[Chunin Ninja Exams Everything goes well]
The plan goes well and can proceed as usual.
Seeing this, the corner of Danzo's mouth, which seemed to have been frozen by ice for decades, moved upward in an extremely rare move, forming a cold and twisted arc.
This was a miraculous sight, and Aburame Torune almost doubted whether he had been trapped in an illusion.
"That's right, let's investigate again and report again!" Danzo's voice contained a trace of imperceptible urgency.
He is eager to hear the exact news of the death of Hiruzen!
"Yes!"
Aburame Torune, full of surprise and doubt, respectfully left the room.
And Danzo's thoughts have already flown to the Hokage throne that is within easy reach, outlining the blueprint for the future.
We must never follow Hiruzen's weak and incompetent appeasement policy again!
He aims to reshape Konoha, and even the entire Shinobi World order!
The first priority is to transform all potential power into Absolute Military Power!
In addition: the layout of the Ninja Village, family power, talent gathering, and foreign strategy. The mess left by Hiruzen is full of benefits that can be grabbed and areas to be conquered!
That old guy's stupidity and short-sightedness allowed so many good opportunities to go to waste!
If I, Danzo, take charge, I will definitely let this corrupt Shinobi World see what real power and strategy are!
I don't know how long I've been sitting there, but then, thump, thump—
Aburame Torune once again sent a secret report from the front line.
There are two main contents:
1: Uzumaki Naruto, relying solely on Taijutsu, actually suppressed the rampaging One-Tail Shukaku, forcing him to escape back to the seal!
Two: Orochimaru has activated 'Konoha Collapse', and Four Violet Flames Formation has completely blocked the VIP roof!
These two pieces of news were like hot and cold venom, instantly soaking into Danzo's heart!
The good news is: the plan goes as usual!
Orochimaru and Hiruzen are both trapped in Four Violet Flames Formation's desperate situation. Their old rival Hiruzen is bound to die this time!
What is shocking is: Jinchuriki, a mere brat, actually suppressed One-Tail with brute force? How is this done?
Only subsequent detailed information can be viewed.
Before you can take a breather, the new report is coming again!
Uzumaki Naruto actually learned Flying Thunder God Technique? At this moment, he is using this technique to run rampant on the battlefield and reap the lives of enemies!
This retribution is like an ice pick, piercing Danzo's heart!
Where did this kid learn Flying Thunder God?
Could it be that that old guy Hiruzen buried a secret move when he was about to die?
Thinking of this, Danzo's fingertips trembled slightly!
He was afraid that Naruto would break into the barrier with a Flying Thunder God, drag Hiruzen out of existence, and make the plan fail.
Even though Hiruzen was ruined due to Orochimaru, and it is difficult for him to become a shadow, if Hiruzen is still alive, his road to becoming a shadow will be full of obstacles and extremely difficult!
Suffering from bone-gnawing anxiety, the latest news is finally here!
Naruto did escape into the barrier - but conveniently took away two Reanimated Body, First Hokage and Second Hokage!
Although it is completely contrary to expectations, I can only hope that Orochimaru will not make any mistakes again and that the annoying Hiruzen Sarutobi must be eliminated!
In the depths of this deathly silent prison, Danzo's haggard figure seemed to be restless, and even his breathing had a hint of unsteady urgency.
Time flowed slowly in deathly silence and suffering, and finally——
Aburame Torune brought back the final battle report that almost made him suffocate.
Uzumaki Naruto reappears on the battlefield! He even teamed up with Jiraiya, Kakashi and Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was supposed to be dead, to subdue Orochimaru!
It's over!
Seeing this news, Danzo almost crushed the seat armrest with his skinny fingers!
Although the plan was seriously off track, Hokage Position's vacancy was a foregone conclusion.
However,
As long as that old immortal Hiruzen is still stuck in Konoha High Command, he Danzo will never be able to reach the top in a legitimate way!
That being the case. Hiruzen must die!
Plans to clear obstacles need to be put on the agenda.
But, don't act impulsively at this moment!
The top priority is to clear away all potential stumbling blocks to the throne—analyze your competitors!
There are not many competitors for the Hokage throne. To be famous, you need to have a foothold. There are only a few in total.
Jiraiya?
I heard that he has returned to the village. But this guy has always been dissolute and uninhibited, and regards Hokage Position as a shackles, unable to make a difference.
Kakashi?
A young boy who lives up to his false reputation and indulges in the hatred of his late father.
After much deliberation, there are no competitors?
One can only look at who has risen to fame recently.
"So," Danzo's cold and hard voice was like the friction of ice, and he asked a few of his subordinates standing there, "Who is the person with the most enthusiastic reputation in the village today?"
He originally thought it would be some other famous Jonin, or a consultant, but he never expected that the name returned would have a familiar name - Uzumaki Naruto!
Uzumaki Naruto?!
That yellow-haired boy who just messed up his plan?!
I seem to hear this name all the time lately, what is Golden Flash, powerful, handsome and kind-hearted.
This sudden fame
Is Hiruzen Sarutobi secretly adding fuel to the flames?
Wouldn't he want a twelve-year-old kid with no hair to wear a Hokage bamboo hat?!
absurd!
He suddenly remembered something and picked up the strategy novel on the table that he had been pondering in his spare time - "Romance of the Five Nations".
My eyes are fixed on the troubled hero in the book who dominates the north and holds the emperor hostage to control the princes - Uchiha Mengde.
Uchiha·Mengde=Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Fire Daimyo of the Land of Fire=Uzumaki Naruto.
This contrast is extremely clear.
Hiruzen Sarutobi You think so deeply!
You want this fledgling, ignorant Uzumaki Naruto to stand in the spotlight and become your puppet Hokage!
And you! Then he hides behind the scenes, manipulates the puppets, and becomes the real uncrowned king who always holds real power!!
"Hmph! Don't even think about it!"
Danzo's withered body trembled slightly with extreme anger, and a beast-like roar came from his chest!
Let a child with a yellow mouth stand on the top of Konoha? Let your long-cherished wish become a stepping stone for others?
"As long as I, Shimura Danzō, am alive, Uzumaki Naruto. will never be Hokage!"