Sarutobi Hiruzen and Fugaku: The Advantage Is Mine, A World Where Only Danzo Gets Hurt Is Achieved!

Sarutobi Hiruzen slammed his hand on the table, making the final decision.

Yes!

He would absolutely not agree to let Uchiha Jin join Root. After all, he was well aware of his old friend's intentions. Danzo would do anything for the Hokage position. Hadn't the members of Root already been brainwashed into tools?

If a genius like Uchiha Jin were to become a sharp blade in Danzo's hand, would he be able to sleep soundly at night?

But, similarly.

He also did not want Uchiha Jin to withdraw from the ninja ranks and become a private soldier within the Uchiha clan again.

He was quite confident in his "Will of Fire."

The current squad captain, Takada Fujiwara, was a Jonin from the civilian faction, naturally belonging to his Hokage faction.

His own Sarutobi clan was a witness to the oath of Ino-Shika-Cho. Kakashi, due to Hatake Sakumo's death, now naturally belonged to his Hokage faction...

Almost, one could say.

In a squad filled with his own people like this, he was confident he could cultivate Uchiha Jin into one of his own!

He couldn't help but recall a few days ago when Kakashi came to find him late at night, hoping to have Uchiha Jin as his teammate.

He was reluctant at the time, but considering Hatake Sakumo had just committed suicide, he had reluctantly agreed.

Thinking about it carefully now, perhaps this was fate's guidance!

Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but feel grateful to Kakashi.

What a good kid!

Of course.

If only he knew that Nara Shikaichi had a strained relationship with the clan, that Kakashi had already vaguely sensed the darkness within Konohagakure, and thus had developed a slight aversion to the "Will of Fire," and that the civilian Jonin Takada Fujiwara was being slowly corrupted by money...

He probably... would cry?

"This, this is acceptable!"

"I acknowledge the Hokage's arrangement. The Uchiha are willing to abide by the village's decision."

Although Fugaku was a bit displeased, he "unsurprisingly" relented.

This was normal!

If he had been able to stand firm, the Uchiha wouldn't have fallen to the point of annihilation.

He might have wanted Uchiha Jin to return to the clan, but compared to joining Root, the worst possible outcome, this seemed barely acceptable.

Although a regular squad had to carry out the village's missions, they would still return to the clan when there were no missions. At that time, he would naturally have the opportunity to win over Uchiha Jin.

He was quite confident about this.

After all, he was the Uchiha clan head. If he personally met that kid Uchiha Jin, wouldn't he be so excited he'd faint?

Then, with a little reward, wouldn't Uchiha Jin immediately submit?

Fugaku's face revealed a faint smile as he thought of this.

"Alright, Fugaku," Sarutobi Hiruzen said slowly. "You can go back now."

"Yes, Hokage-sama!"

After bowing, Fugaku left directly without even acknowledging Danzo.

Originally, according to Uchiha upbringing, such rude behavior would not occur. However, Danzo's words just now were too infuriating. Although Fugaku didn't dare to rebel with his entire clan or violate the village's orders, he dared to show Danzo no respect on such a small matter.

Seeing this, Danzo let out a cold snort. "So rude!"

"Enough, Danzo!" Sarutobi Hiruzen interjected. "Do you have anything else?"

Danzo leaned on his cane, his eyes narrowing slightly. "The Uchiha are all problematic, Hiruzen. You can't control them. Only Root can control that child."

"Don't even think about it. Absolutely impossible!" Sarutobi Hiruzen rolled his eyes.

Danzo's face darkened. "Then hand over the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to me. Uzumaki Kushina is too naive. I will turn her into Konohagakure's strongest weapon."

"You're spouting nonsense, get out!" Sarutobi Hiruzen was almost amused to death. He pointed directly at the door and roared, "Absolutely, absolutely impossible!"

Danzo's face darkened further!

He trembled all over with anger, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Uchiha Jin wouldn't be given to him, and Uzumaki Kushina wouldn't either?

This was too much!

But he still suppressed his rage and said through gritted teeth, "Kakashi has darkness within him. He should be fine, right?"

"Hand him over to Root to command. I will turn him into Konoha's sharpest blade, a blade more obedient and more powerful than Hatake Sakumo!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't help but sigh at this.

He truly felt helpless towards his old friend Danzo!

Was his brain just a pile of feces?

As the Hokage of the village, I know Root doesn't take orders from the Hokage. How could I possibly hand over the village's absolute elite to an organization that disobeys the Hokage's commands?

I'm letting Root do as they please now because they're still useful, acting as my dirty hands.

Does that guy Danzo really lack that much common sense?

And he still wants to contend for the Hokage position with me?

What's he thinking?

But he couldn't be bothered to argue with Danzo; after all, he had a mountain of other things to do.

So, he simply waved his hand: "Still no. Don't even think about it."

"Root already has enough experts, and I, as Hokage, know about all your little schemes behind my back."

"Listen to me, stop!"

Hearing these words, Danzo's face turned red with anger.

Damn it!

I've already taken a step back, two steps back, to the point where I can't retreat any further, and now I'm just asking for Hatake Kakashi.

And that's not allowed?

He felt like his lungs were about to explode. If he had stepped forward earlier back then, the person sitting in the Hokage's seat now would most likely have been him, Danzo!

But, damn it.

It was just one step short!

Thinking of this, a fiery rage burned within Danzo.

"Hiruzen, you will regret this!"

"Danzo, I am the Hokage!"

Danzo angrily threw down one last sentence before directly leaving the Hokage's Office, slamming the door shut behind him.

BANG!

Along with a loud noise, dust fell to the floor.

Sarutobi Hiruzen let out a sigh.

He truly felt helpless regarding his old friend, Danzo.

But, in the end.

Thinking that the old guy was still useful, especially with the current unstable situation in the ninja world, which looked like it could escalate into a ninja war at any moment; this was precisely when Danzo's Root would be needed to act, so he ultimately suppressed his anger.

"Someone, please summon Nara Shikaku!"

"Yes!"

As Sarutobi Hiruzen spoke, a figure emerged from a corner.

He knelt on one knee and spoke respectfully.

About ten minutes after he left, the pineapple-haired Nara Shikaku walked in: "Lord Hokage, did you need something?"

"Mmm, just a small matter," Sarutobi Hiruzen said slowly. "Your clansman, Nara Shikaichi."

"Do you have any impression of him?"