That's when time moves forward a little bit.
Probably not long after Naruto and Sasuke returned from their mission.
This is Konoha.
Since the end of Fourth Great Ninja War, the development of the major ninja villages has not been very good during this period.
In addition to the overt and covert restrictions imposed by the Feudal Lord's Mansion, there are also various treaties signed between Land of Grass and Land of Grass at that time, so that the development of major ninja villages is now restricted.
Especially the entry of Land of Grass Manufacturing and the spread of Grass Ninja Entertainment... this caused even more headaches for the directors and senior officials of each village.
Think about it, every day you see your own village shouting Flame Dragon Kick, using the enemy's things, wouldn't this give you a headache?
And the convenient and fast communication all indicate... Land of Grass's sharp blade is hanging over their heads, and it is beginning to control their daily lives bit by bit.
Especially Konoha...
Once the greatest ninja village in Shinobi World, but now it has been reduced to this, can you not sigh with emotion?
Therefore, as the problems exposed in the village become more and more serious, as Third Hokage——Hiruzen Sarutobi also understands... it cannot go on like this!
Hiruzen Sarutobi crossed his hands and placed them in front of his chin. He looked at the senior executives of Konoha in front of him and asked in a solemn tone, "What do you think...?"
Nothing more.
The words fell.
The meeting room that used to be lively and filled with people talking freely has now become very depressing!
After hearing Hokage's words, everyone suddenly looked at each other.
them.
I really don't know how to look at it!
After all, the problem is indeed too serious!
Not only external problems, but also internal problems!
All kinds of problems!
As for fighting?
At that time, Siying couldn't defeat him personally, so how could he defeat him now?
Especially... since the end of Fourth Great Ninja War, for some reason Three Great Ninja Villages has become extremely disgusted with Konoha, causing the alliance of Four Great Ninja Villages to immediately break up.
To this day... they have not investigated why.
Everyone fell silent, sometimes frowning, sometimes sighing melancholy.
His face was full of helplessness.
They really don't know what to do with the predicament they are facing now?
And Hiruzen Sarutobi, who saw this scene in front of him, felt extremely melancholy in his heart.
Once upon a time... were they Konoha so cautious when dealing with a small ninja village?!
You must know that even when faced with the siege of Four Great Ninja Villages, they Konoha were still fearless~
No matter what.
After the end of Fourth Great Ninja War, Kusagakure straddled the gap between Three Great Nations, took control of the Five Ninja Village, and controlled their important transportation. I don't know how far the strength has expanded now?
During this period, although they Four Great Ninja Villages have recovered to some extent, they have even made a lot of changes.
Especially when I heard about Kumogakure above... After Fourth Great Ninja War ended, Fourth Raikage returned to the village not long after, and began Great Sword to carry out drastic reforms in Ninja Village.
Now I heard that the whole Kumogakure has a new look!
It shows a different mental outlook than before.
But no matter how he recovers, it is estimated that he will not be able to catch up with Kusagakure who let go of his hands and feet in such a short period of time.
This is a fact that even he, Konoha Hokage, has to admit.
Seeing the silence in front of him, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that... today's meeting was in vain again, and he shook his head with emotion.
The whole village's senior officials were hesitating and hesitating, but no one dared to speak out!
"That's fine~"
Feeling a little disappointed, he shook his head.
So why would Danzo be like this here? Whether he fights or not...Danzo will give his own suggestions instead of being silent like now.
He waved his hands and said, "Everyone, go down and think about it..."
However.
The words are not finished yet.
After hearing Hokage's words, everyone felt ashamed and were about to hide their faces and leave.
At this time.
Sudden.
"Creak!!!"
The conference room door is opened!
Everyone couldn't help but... turned their heads and looked towards the door.
The meeting was just about to end, but it wasn't over yet. Who opened the door at this time?
How ignorant of etiquette!
My heart suddenly felt dissatisfied, and I was about to scold and criticize him.
"Isn't the meeting over yet?"
A dull voice entered the conference room, accompanied by the familiar crisp sound of a cane tapping the floor.
Everyone in the conference room raised their heads and looked over.
"It looks like I'm not late yet~"
I saw.
The door!
A figure.
A familiar figure!
His right hand and the right half of his face were bandaged, and he was leaning on a cane with his left hand. His eyes were staring forward like a divine light, and he stood calmly in front of the door.
Yes...
Master Danzo?!
"What's wrong? Looking at me like this?" Looking at the shocked people in front of him, Danzo smiled lightly, leaned on his crutches with both hands, glanced at the conference room, and said with a smile, "Is it possible that you don't recognize me anymore?"
As he said that, he raised his head slightly and looked at the figure sitting in the main seat of the conference room. The corners of his mouth could not help but curl up slightly.
"Hiruzen!"
The words fell.
As a close friend of Danzo, Third Hokage - Hiruzen Sarutobi also saw Danzo at the door, and the corners of his mouth could not help but curl up slightly, "Are you here? Danzo~"
"Yes! I'm coming! Hiruzen!"
The two of them looked at each other with smiles as if they didn't see anyone else around them.
Nothing more was said.
But all words are left unsaid!
They are here!
Konoha There is still hope!
I don't know how long it took.
"Cough cough cough!" Hiruzen Sarutobi was the first to come back to his senses and fake coughed twice. Looking at Danzo in front of him, the Da Shi that had been pressing in his heart seemed to have dropped. There was a serious expression on his face, "You are here just in time. Next..."
However.
The words are not finished yet.
"No need to say more!" Danzo waved his hand directly, interrupting Hiruzen's words. He glanced at the people around him and snorted coldly.
This moment.
Everyone couldn't help but jump in their hearts, as if they saw the second-in-command Konoha, Hokage's Assistant, Konoha Darkness of Ninjutsu appear again.
They all lowered their heads, not daring to look at them.
Lord Danzo... or Lord Danzo!
"I already know what you want to say!" Danzo nodded slightly, then looked at Hiruzen, his eyes narrowed, "I only have one word!" With a decisive tone, "Fight!"
One word fell.
Everyone's faces were filled with shock, and even Hiruzen Sarutobi's hand holding the pipe trembled slightly.
beat?
There is no hesitation!
really.
This is the simplest and most useful method, why don't they know it?
As long as Land of Grass is frightened, the four Feudal Lord's Mansion will probably not dare to mess around, and they will no longer have to worry about Land of Grass causing trouble again.
But the problem is...
Can't beat it!
At that time, Four Great Ninja Villages joined forces, and even if their four shadows took action, they still lost!
Hiruzen Sarutobi jumped up from the table without hesitation and said with a serious face, "No! Danzo, it's not like you don't know..."
However.
Still haven't finished speaking.
"Don't worry! I will be absolutely sure when I come out this time!"
"You said the same thing last time! You said the same thing last time, and you said the same thing last time!"
"..."
"Cough cough cough!"
Why does this Hiruzen always hold on to his previous problems?
Seeing that the atmosphere had become strangely cold again, Danzo did not hesitate, and quickly faked a cough twice. He looked firmly at Hiruzen who still wanted to say something, and said, "This time is different! This time I brought a secret weapon!"
As he said that, without waiting for anyone else to say anything, he waved directly with a calm tone.
"Come out!"
The words fell.
"???"
Secret weapon?
What secret weapon can defeat today's Land of Grass?
Just when everyone looked at him in confusion.
I saw.
Another figure appears...
With a smile on his face, he slowly walked out from Danzo and looked at Third Hokage, "Long time no see, old man!"