Danzo: For Konoha, I Can Even Take an Uchiha as My Disciple!

I regret it--

He'll regret it again!

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't interrupt him now, but instead gestured for Danzo in detail.

"The Uchiha Clan, a clan that even Teacher Tobirama greatly feared!"

"These people are like wolves that can't be tamed. They can guard the house if they're chained up in the village, but once they're let out and see blood, they'll bite!"

Seeing that he was being asked to speak, Danzo's expression softened slightly, but his attitude remained resolute and intense.

Hiruzen Sarutobi in thought.

Danzo's approach to the Uchiha clan was based on and expanded upon Tobirama Senju's ideas.

In order to consolidate their legitimacy, successors often highlight their own stance by amplifying the signature policies of their predecessors.

The view of the Uchiha Clan is prevalent among the Ninja Clan of Konoha.

It's just that their analysis wasn't as thorough as the one Hokage Office Building, since they didn't have the various data on the Uchiha.

However, during the Warring States Period, the most eccentric Uchiha left an indelible impression on Konoha and even on all the major Ninja Clan in the Shinobi World, an impression that has been passed down from generation to generation.

Coupled with the resentment they've accumulated while working in the Konoha Police Force, the Uchiha generally have a poor attitude towards others.

Danzo's excessive targeting of the Uchiha Danzo actually received considerable praise from a significant number of people, who considered him a successor to the Second Hokage's will.

"The Teacher Tobirama set for the Uchiha was indeed a dead end."

"If we can't produce a Izuna or Madara, this clan will truly be slowly worn down like a frog being boiled in water—" Hiruzen Sarutobi thought to himself.

Other Hokage could turn a blind eye, but he couldn't.

Even setting aside the Will of Fire, the fact that these Uchiha haven't integrated into Konoha is already a huge Performance Metrics. If a few pairs of Mangekyou Mangekyō Sharingan loyal to Konoha were to emerge from time to time, each pair would be equivalent to a year-end bonus.

This all reflects Ninja Way Hiruzen Sarutobi's potential to become the Strongest Hokage.

We must never abandon them!

"This is indeed an objective hidden danger."

Hiruzen Sarutobi his ten fingers together. "However, the establishment of the Konoha Committee Member ' system means that if we don't include the Uchiha Clan, the targeting will be too obvious."

"It will also damage the credibility of this system and the village."

The "Konoha Committee Member" is essentially a group of non-core powers that the village relinquishes in exchange for the enthusiasm and participation of various factions within Konoha.

On this issue, even some Ninja Clan that dislike the Uchiha Clan would not want to see the Uchiha, who have two "Konoha Committee Member," have their reasonable demands rejected from the outset.

If they can treat the Uchiha like this today, they can treat others the same way tomorrow.

Moreover, in the public's perception, going to the battlefield is a matter of course for ninjas.

"Danzo, if you want rules and systems to have power, then you must implement them without compromise."

"The essence of a system is a public contract, and the reluctance of the rule-makers" is precisely the touchstone of the system's power, and also a reassurance to the ninjas.

"The big guys in the village are all watching us—" Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice.

Danzo did not immediately respond.

After Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped using the Hokage title to shut him up and instead engaged in a fact-based analysis with him—

Even the Darkness of the Shinobi could hear what was being said.

"That is indeed a problem." Danzo shook his head: "This Konoha Committee System you created—"

But after thinking it over, Danzo didn't voice his complaints.

This system, even in its trial phase, has already unearthed talents Hiruko and Hizashi, and has even broken the decades-old "Village within a Village the Hyuga Clan.

The elite members of the Branch Family joined the Anbu, Danzo, as the Anbu Chief, found it quite useful.

The list of names was extremely popular in the village. Even those Jonin and Chunin who couldn't be selected were enthusiastically discussing it in the tavern, dreaming of one day joining the ranks themselves.

As a result, the number of tasks completed in the village has increased slightly recently.

"Well, it's normal to have both advantages and disadvantages--"

"You said that, I remember," Danzo said. "That was when you discussed the Hyuga issue."

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at his old friend in surprise.

Why are you being so understanding today—no, I mean so pragmatic?

If you memorize what he said, how can you possibly find its source?

Hiruzen Sarutobi really wanted to say, "In this respect, you're really a bit extreme, Danzo!"

"I'm glad you understand. This is why I developed this technique."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pointed to his forehead, then seized the opportunity to say, "To guard against the emergence of powerful Uchiha ninjas, we must not let our guard down in terms of individual strength."

The issue of sending the Uchiha to the battlefield is now considered resolved.

Although as soon as gunfire erupts, all the ninjas in the village must obey Hiruzen Sarutobi's orders.

In daily matters, we should still listen to the opinions of Danzo, his assistant, as well as other advisors and Committee Member. We cannot force recommendations; we must always discuss and explore them.

"You're right, Hiruzen— " Danzo's heart sank; the feeling was complex.

It's good that Hiruzen can agree with his philosophy regarding the Uchiha.

However, it's not good to gradually fall behind him in terms of combat strength.

A sense of urgency welled up in Danzo's heart. He frowned and said, "But I feel this isn't enough—"

"If the Uchiha Clan has a member who Mangekyō Sharingan, or if a leader or a genius emerges, then they will unite as one."

We need to take precautions against this!

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled inwardly, but his face showed great worry. "Then tell me, what should we do?"

"Hiruzen, if such Uchiha appears, then leave him to me--"

"You want to kill her?"

"What are you saying! Do you think I'm that kind of person? That's too low-class—" Danzo retorted, quite dissatisfied.

That's really true--

Hiruzen Sarutobi silently complained to himself.

Danzo suddenly fell silent for a long while, then said with shining eyes, "If there is such Uchiha, I will contact him, combine the Will of Fire with my Will of Root, and instill it into his mind, making him a loyal henchman of Konoha."

"And thus dismantle the Uchiha!"

"For the sake of Konoha, Hiruzen, I can abandon my previous hardline stance, learn from Teacher Tobirama's conciliatory policy, and make an exception to accept that Uchiha as my disciple!"

Danzo's expression was quite smug, seemingly reveling in his own astonishing wisdom. "How about it, Hiruzen!"

"Look, which Uchiha could refuse to become my disciple, the Hokage's assistant? From now on, they'll be a true Hokage Faction. To put it bluntly, they've got their ticket to the Konoha High Command!"

Even if the Uchiha was unwilling, they had no choice but to bow down for this benefit.

"And as long as you get close to me, Hiruzen, I can mold him into the image of Konoha!"

Danzo, unusually smiling, said, "Does that solve the problem?"

But he was a little nervous.

There's a little selfish motive behind this.

If he were to take on a disciple from the Uchiha, his foundation would actually increase significantly.

This is extremely beneficial for him in his competition with Orochimaru for the Hokage position.

Their public Persona has also been enhanced to some extent, and it can be said that they are becoming more stereotyped as Second rich kids.

This was a perfect solution that Danzo came up with in a flash of inspiration, combining his usual study of Hiruzen's psychological warfare version of the Will of Fire.

But if Hiruzen doesn't agree, there's not much he can do.

Moreover, he is not the only one who can take on disciples; Orochimaru currently has no disciples under his command.

Danzo was worried that Hiruzen might favor him and pass this coveted disciple to him—after all, in terms of seniority, he was actually not in a position to take on disciples right now.

This would be considered giving the Uchiha an unfair advantage, so from that perspective, refusing him is reasonable.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath, calming his emotions.

He was just a hair's breadth away from breaking down.

What did he hear?

Shimura Danzō wanted to take Senju Tobirama his disciple?

Even someone as composed as Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but marvel at Danzo's bold imagination.

The Lord Hokage generously gave Danzo a thumbs-up, praising him loudly, "An extremely ingenious idea!"

"It's better for you to take on the Uchiha as your disciple than for me to do so. After all, I am the Hokage— "

"By assisting them in their recruitment, we not only demonstrate sincerity but also establish Buffer Layer, preventing the Uchiha's ambitions from becoming too inflated and causing them to covet the Hokage position too much at this stage."

"You understand the Buffer Layer theory I discussed with you before very well, Danzo."

"It truly feels like three autumns have passed in a single day! This is incredible!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's enthusiastic praise nearly made Danzo feel like he was floating on air.

He himself was completely unaware of it, because it was indeed the result of his study of Hiruzen's essence.

They deserve it all.

It can be said that hard work pays off!

"But wouldn't that be too tiring, Danzo— "

"After all, you're currently serving as both the Anbu Chief and the Hokage's assistant; you have too many things to do."

"If we also have to deal with a Uchiha, can you handle it?" Hiruzen Sarutobi's worry seemed almost tangible. "Old brother, you've already sacrificed so much for Konoha, I'm really afraid you'll overwork yourself."

"Firstly, I couldn't bear to do it; secondly, without your help—"

Hiruzen Sarutobi patted his Haori: "Even as Hokage, I don't feel at ease!"

Oops!

Look at what my old buddy is saying--

Danzo's lips curled upwards uncontrollably, but he forced the corners of his mouth down, forcing the smile that was about to come out of his mouth into a strange shape.

Was there a deeper meaning behind his taking on apprentices, a way to create Buffer Layer?

He's truly mastered Hiruzen's teachings; he's using them unconsciously!

And this concern for oneself--

Over the years, has anyone ever asked themselves if they're tired?

Only Hiruzen, only Hiruzen--

Shimura Danzō his chest confidently. "Don't worry, leave it to me—I'll never get tired of working for the village!"

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Danzo."

Hiruzen Sarutobi unconsciously pulled out a cigarette and started smoking.

For the first time, he experienced the stifling feeling of No-Man to share the teacher's revival with.

Danzo wants to take Tobirama as his disciple?

"You really are something!" Hiruzen Sarutobi mentally gave him another thumbs up.

"Teacher, I've already set up the stage for the Uchiha, refusing to assist in taking on disciples and Isshin to their cause."

Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed the ground, as if hoping to let Tobirama, a hundred meters deep, hear him: "Now it's up to you—"

Exhaling a puff of smoke, the Lord Hokage calmed himself for a moment before handing Danzo a document. "I won't say more, I've seen it all—"

"Have Koharu and Yan investigate these issues as quickly as possible. Once the money arrives, we need to find a way to spend it, otherwise it's just a waste of money."

"The ' Konoha Committee Member ' system should be established while the momentum is still strong."

Danzo accepted the order and went to carry it out without hesitation.