Konoha Year 41 In April, two major events happened to Konoha that shocked Shinobi World.
First, Hidden Cloud Village ninja died mysteriously in Hyuga Clan Compound.
Regarding this matter, Konoha and Cloud both insisted on different opinions and refused to give in. Ninja War, which had been completely calm for almost a year, made waves again.
However, from the perspective of discerning people, it is impossible for the war to really start. Fourth Raikage is just trying to use the influence of this incident to gain some benefits from Konoha.
But Hyuga patriarch Hyuga Tenko became hardened and resolutely accused Hidden Cloud Village of coveting Byakugan. He even made wild promises to fight Hidden Cloud Village with the power of his family.
Shinobi World was talking a lot, and while this matter was still fermenting, Konoha broke another shocking news.
Shimura Danzo, known as the root of Konoha, conducted human research and transplanted a series of Kekkei Genkai such as Wood Release, Sharingan.
Only two days after the rumors spread, Konoha Lightning Uchiha Chen led Senju Nawaki and Hyuga Hiashi to besiege Root Base, asking for an explanation.
Soon, Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi announced Shimura Danzo as Rogue Ninja, and ordered Special Class Pursuit Order.
With the help of his direct descendants, Danzo fought bloody battles and finally escaped from Konoha, and has been missing ever since.
As soon as the news came out, Shinobi World was shocked.
The impact of Danzo becoming Rogue Ninja is far more profound than the death of Cloud Envoy.
Even greater than the impact of Fugaku's attack on Konoha.
Konoha Crush Plan did not cause large-scale ninja deaths, but only damaged some buildings. As long as you have enough time, you can recover in a year and a half.
But it's different when Danzo becomes Rogue Ninja.
Danzo Who is this person?
Second Hokage's disciple, Gen's leader, Sarutobi Hiruzen's most loyal and closest friend and comrade-in-arms, and one of Konoha High Command...
It is no exaggeration to say that Danzo knows all the secrets of Konoha. Once leaked, all the secrets of Konoha in Shinobi World will be lost.
On the surface, Five Great Nations is in peace, but secretly, every village sends ninjas to search for Danzo's location.
As long as we have this "Shadow" in our hands, what other spies are needed?
For a time, Shinobi World once again became bloody and undercurrent.
Hokage Building Conference Hall.
"As for the pursuit of Danzo, we still need to increase the intensity, but the focus should be on preventing other villages from finding him. If necessary, there is no harm in breaking out a battle directly with other villages."
Third Hokage said this while sitting in front of the table.
There was a hint of exhaustion in his voice. He was also very tired from dealing with the things left over from Danzo these days and nights.
Although Third Hokage ensured that Danzo would leave safely, he also wanted to ensure that the ninjas from other villages would not find him.
Fortunately, Danzo also has many bases in other countries, so safety can generally be guaranteed.
Following Third Hokage's instructions, the ninja below just nodded and said nothing more.
Nowadays, the word Danzo is as taboo as Madara back then.
You can't say anything, and you can't ask too much.
After all, there were too many doubts about that day. If we really dig into it, Danzo was able to safely leave Land of Fire while vigorously pursuing him. No one knows the truth.
In fact, the best candidate to hunt down Danzo is Homura Mitokado.
Homura Mitokado is one of several high-level officials. He knows how to secretly expose the enemy, but the ninja below, Third Hokage, is not easy to explain.
But Homura Mitokado left Konoha.
He didn't believe that Danzo would choose to become Rogue Ninja, so he chased after him.
He even vowed to bring Danzo back to the village...
When he heard about this for the first time, Chen looked strange. Isn't this what Jiraiya and Naruto would do?
Third Hokage's head is a little green.
Chen glanced at Third Hokage.
Third Hokage still said expressionlessly, "In addition, I will appoint Orochimaru to temporarily take charge of Root."
"Yes, I understand." Orochimaru nodded.
Although his face was expressionless, he was actually very happy in his heart.
In fact, Orochimaru is also the best candidate now.
This position should always be left in the hands of the person you trust the most. Orochimaru is extremely suitable from every aspect.
The meeting ended quickly.
Third Hokage didn't mention how to compensate Uchiha Clan, and Chen didn't ask either.
Since that day, Konoha seemed to have suddenly entered the rainy season. At dusk during the continuous rain, Chen walked out of Hokage Building silently and looked up at the gloomy sky.
Then he saw a familiar figure waving to him, and after following him, the two walked side by side.
Some ninjas in the distance were stunned when they saw this scene. In the rain, Third Hokage was holding an umbrella for Chen!
But Chen didn't even refuse!
Third Hokage said, "This time Danzo becomes Rogue Ninja, Konoha is in turmoil, and Fourth Raikage seems to really intend to start a war."
From Konoha Crush Plan of December, to Cloud's death as a ninja, to now Danzo's defection... Konoha has been in turmoil.
Before, Fourth Raikage might have just wanted to fake a war to gain profits, but when Danzo became Rogue Ninja, he seemed to really think he had a chance and was ready to fake it for real.
This matter was mentioned during the meeting, but Third Hokage only vaguely mentioned it.
Bring it up now...
Chen immediately said, "If Fourth Raikage really starts a war, I will go directly to Hidden Cloud Village.
I heard that Eight-Tails Jinchuriki is in the Cloud Lightning Gorge Valley. If something goes wrong with Eight-Tails, Fourth Raikage will probably retreat. "
Third Hokage patted Chen on the shoulder and said with a satisfied smile, "You kid actually had this plan for a long time, right?"
Chen nodded.
Third Hokage did not expand on this topic, but asked, "If you become Hokage, what will you prepare to do?"
Chen answered bluntly, "I want to do First Hokage first, and then Second Hokage."
First Hokage created One Country One Village System, and by making First Hokage, I want to be like him and create a new era.
Konoha was established, and Second Hokage, as the successor of First Hokage, almost created most of the village's systems, which were also imitated by other villages. These systems continued for decades.
If you want to be Second Hokage, you must be like him and lay an institutional foundation for future generations.
Third Hokage is so sophisticated. He has been in charge of the village for half his life, so he naturally understood the truth quickly.
Third Hokage, who was also helping to hold the umbrella, thought carefully for a while and said with emotion, "I'm old, I guess I can't see that far..."
Having said this, Third Hokage turned to look at the young man who had now surpassed him in popularity and asked, "If you have done First Hokage and Second, who do you want to do next?"
Chen pointed at himself.
Third Hokage smiled and said nothing.
The two walked past Commercial Street and looked at the familiar buildings. Third Hokage said to himself, "Logically speaking, I should have killed Danzo at that time, but... I hesitated, and then he ran away, and Homura chased him. This matter... Let's end it here."
Chen remained silent.
Unknowingly, the two of them walked to the Ninja Academy at Konoha, and a group of children were coming out of it, playing and making noise.
Looking at the two people in the corner, they also held their breath and became cautious.
Third Hokage walked forward, pulling several children to ask questions and laughing from time to time.
Chen did not follow. He looked at the back of the old man and then at the dark sky. For some reason, there was no sunset or afterglow above his head, but Chen still felt that someone holding up Konoha Year 20 was about to walk into the twilight.
Danzo became Rogue Ninja, which also dispersed the last bit of Third Hokage's spirit.
Chen looked at Third Hokage.
Third Hokage felt the sight behind him and turned to look back.
In a trance, Jing's figure could be vaguely seen on Chen's body. Different from the previous similarity in appearance, this time, it was a similarity in temperament!
In an instant, Sarutobi Hiruzen saw in Chen a vitality that he had also experienced back then.
Third Hokage suddenly smiled, turned around, and handed the umbrella in his hand to Chen.
"From now on, it's up to you to support me."