Participating in the Chunin Exam, I Was Broadcast Live!

When Tobirama Senju was the Second Hokage, he took on disciples and established the system where Jonin had to lead Genin.

However, his system wasn't quite perfected yet; he personally led six people.

They were Hiruzen Sarutobi, Kagami Uchiha, Choza Akimichi, Danzō Shimura, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu.

Danzō had a distinguishing mark: two X-shaped scars on his chin.

And now, this middle-aged man, nearing old age, still had those X-shaped scars on his chin, making it highly probable that this was Danzō.

After all… decades had passed in Konoha since he, Tobirama Senju, died.

[Might Guy]: Second Hokage-sama, indeed, this is Danzō-sama. I applied to join his Root Organization but was rejected.

[Tobirama Senju]: Root Organization?

[The Potent Hokage]: It's an organization very similar to Anbu, but it doesn't report to the Hokage. Instead, Danzō controls it, or it's even independent, with goals for Konoha's development.

They're responsible for espionage and various other matters.

However… based on my own experience, that might not be the case.

For example, Kitahara Kaede was found in Root's secret laboratory.

So Danzō has been hiding things.

[Might Guy]: Huh? There was something like that?

[The Potent Hokage]: You are too bright, Might Guy.

[Tobirama Senju]: Oh… now that you mention it, I feel like my disciples are doomed.

Previously, Tobirama Senju had always wanted to find the Third Hokage, thinking that his choice of the Third Hokage might have been a mistake.

As it turns out… now…

[Tobirama Senju]: Then my disciples, Choza Akimichi, Kagami Uchiha, they…

[The Potent Hokage]: Now the remaining disciples of the Second Hokage are only the Third Hokage, Danzō, and the two advisors, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu.

[Tobirama Senju]: Is that so…

Tobirama felt that times had changed and people were no longer the same.

[The Potent Hokage]: But Second Hokage-sama, why is the mark of the 5.5th Hokage appearing above Danzō's head?

[Tobirama Senju]: The Hokage position… actually, in the past, I considered Danzō as a candidate for Hokage. Or rather, he was the one I valued the most.

Tobirama explained it according to his understanding.

[Tobirama Senju]: But he lacks Hiruzen's decisiveness.

[Tobirama Senju]: After the First Great Ninja War ended, when I went to the Cloud Village in the Land of Lightning to sign an agreement, I was ambushed. At that time, I tested them, and the result was that Hiruzen was very decisive.

However, what Kakashi is saying, I don't think it can be so one-sided.

I understand Danzō, after all, I placed significant importance on him.

Therefore, he might have his own considerations.

In other words, although Tobirama Senju was disappointed in the Third Hokage, he felt that Danzō was still acceptable.

And even though Kakashi and the others didn't have a good impression of Danzō, he didn't want to completely dismiss him.

So, everyone, continue to watch.

These are people from Konoha.

As someone from Kirigakure, Mei Terumi has also appeared, but for now, she just needs to spectate.

She had hoped to persuade Kisame to return, but since Kisame wouldn't, she decided to continue pretending to be insignificant.

She had already latched onto Kitahara Kaede's influence, and she felt she had done quite well.

Then, in everyone's sight, Danzō turned around and entered Kitahara Kaede's apartment.

"How was it, carrying out a mission?" Danzō said.

It seemed like he and Kitahara Kaede had a good relationship.

However, people in the chat also found it normal, after all, Kitahara Kaede had come out of his laboratory before.

"Average," Kitahara Kaede replied. "But I don't like people intruding into my home."

"Is that so… it seems your wings have hardened. You should know that if it weren't for me and Orochimaru, you wouldn't have been able to awaken Wood Release."

Danzō said.

"Don't be deceived by the Third Hokage's false benevolence."

"That guy is too indecisive."

"I've come this time to cooperate with you."

"The Chunin Exam is starting soon. Do you want to join forces with me?"

"If anything happens during the Chunin Exam, the Third Hokage will surely be held responsible."

"I'll be the Fifth Mizukage, and you'll be the Hokage candidate," Danzō said. "I'll be the Fifth Mizukage, and you'll be the Sixth!"

This statement immediately sparked interaction within the group.

[Hashirama Senju]: Hashirama, are you even capable? Your disciple actually wants to start an internal conflict!

[Weakened Hokage]: This feels so familiar. Danzō-sama tricked me the same way in the past.

[Might Guy]: Kakashi!?

Might Guy was unaware that Kakashi had once been tricked into attempting to assassinate the Third Hokage.

[Old Maid Who Won't Get Married]: Ooh hoo—

Mei Terumi couldn't help but chime in.

This was because the condition Danzō Shimura offered was the same as hers.

If Kitahara Kaede came to Kirigakure, she would be the Fifth Mizukage and he would be the Sixth.

However, since she was still in office, he would have to be a Mizukage candidate for the time being.

To gain some experience.

As it turned out... she wasn't the only one who had taken notice of Kitahara Kaede.

[Minato Namikaze]: It seems the Third Hokage is very unpopular.

At this point, Minato's gentleness finally ran out.

He was reminded of how miserable his son, Naruto-chan, had lived.

And all of this... was due to the Third Hokage's [arrangements].

So, if someone was willing to bring down the Third Hokage, he would probably support them.

[Tobirama Senju]: ...Eh.

Tobirama sighed.

[Tobirama Senju]: If that's the case, then it's fine for Danzō to overthrow Hiruzen.

[Tobirama Senju]: Although I hate to admit it, I might have misjudged him back then.

[Tobirama Senju]: I also recognized Hiruzen's talent, but Hiruzen may only be a general, not a strategist. And I also misjudged his personality...

If he hadn't misjudged, the Fourth Hokage's son wouldn't have had such a difficult life.

His disciples were not up to par, and Tobirama sighed, even feeling a great sense of responsibility.

[Hashirama Senju]: So, we're just going to watch Danzō bring down Hiruzen Sarutobi?

[Tobirama Senju]: Hiruzen isn't suitable, so we can only let Danzō take over. I still have some hope for Danzō.

[Weakened Hokage]: Is that so...

Kakashi, however, was thinking about how when he joined this group, the prompt indicated [Sixth Hokage]. And if Danzō succeeded, the Sixth Hokage should be Kitahara Kaede. So... why did the system prompt him as the Sixth Hokage?

Didn't that feel inconsistent?

Just as Kakashi thought this, he noticed Kitahara Kaede on the screen suddenly move.

"I refuse," Kitahara Kaede said. "I am slightly interested in the position of Hokage."

"But you are not someone who can assist me."

"Hahaha..." Danzō suddenly laughed.

His face was typically stern and unsmiling, but this time he genuinely laughed.

This was because Kitahara Kaede had not only rejected him but had also turned the tables, positioning Danzō's own role as that of an assistant.

Truly, truly...

"You're really quite defiant."

"Do you really think Wood Release is invincible?" Danzō said.

But suddenly, a flash of light appeared before him. Then, the light passed through the bandages on his right hand and the bandages on his right cheek, both of which were completely destroyed by the flash.

And as his eyes strained to see, he saw Kitahara Kaede, who, at some unknown time, was holding a kunai in his right hand.

The flash he had just seen was the kunai slicing through his bandages.

The bandages were removed, revealing what was underneath.

"Then do you think your concealment is that good?" Kitahara Kaede said coldly.

He slightly raised his right wrist, and the kunai he used to cut the bandages shot out, embedding itself deeply into the concrete wall.

And it was at this moment that Danzō's secret was revealed.

Chapter 031: So Third Hokage, why are you, Danzō, still young? (Requesting Data)

Snap!

The bandages wrapped around Danzō's right hand and face immediately gave way where Kitahara Kaede's kunai had sliced through.

With a snap, all the bandages shattered.

This was the secret Kitahara Kaede had mentioned Danzō was hiding.

It truly was a secret.

After the bandages came undone, his right eye was revealed to be a scarlet Sharingan, and it was in the Mangekyo shape.

His right arm and body had different skin tones, as if they had been transplanted.

But this hand... it had a total of 10 Sharingan on it.

The Sharingan on his arm were not of very high quality, only having two or three tomoe, no Mangekyo, but they suddenly burst open, still causing surprise.

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[Hashirama Senju]: Holy crap, can one person have this many Sharingan!

[Brother of Hashirama Senju]: I am deeply shocked.

[Elderly Unmarried Woman]: I am also very surprised.

[Honest Kisame]: !

Kisame, who was acting like a mute, was also surprised.

[Kidney-Weak Hokage]: I am greatly surprised.

[Might Guy]: That's explosive! Did all the sacrificed Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan end up on him?

Might Guy's words were undeniably impactful.