Danzo, you must still be dreaming!

With the Third Hokage dead, Konoha's top priority now is to elect a new Hokage.

Besides Jiraiya, Legendary Sannin Jiraiya who had just returned to Konoha, Danzo, the leader of the Dark Root, also had some ideas.

Jiraiya was easygoing and loved his freedom, and wasn't particularly interested in the Hokage Position. He directly suggested that Tsunade, who was traveling, be brought back.

Tsunade is also one of the Legendary Sannin, the granddaughter of the First Hokage, and a princess of the Senju Clan.

In terms of reputation, status, and family background, Tsunade is more than qualified to be the next Hokage.

Danzo, who coveted the Hokage Position, naturally didn't want Tsunade to return. So, he approached Tōka to make a deal, but the offer he made was met with disdain by Tōka.

As I emerged from the Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force Interrogation Room, the sky was overcast, as if the heavens were weeping for the passing of the Third Hokage.

Tōka walked alone on the street in the misty rain. The Funeral ceremony for the Third Hokage had ended, and pedestrians with umbrellas were walking along the street one after another.

Whispers could be heard every now and then, and Tōka snapped out of her reverie and listened carefully.

"Why do you think Lord Jiraiya didn't want to be the Fifth Hokage? If it were Lord Jiraiya, Konoha would definitely be much better." Three Chunin Ninja Vest walked by quickly, holding umbrellas.

"It's alright, Lord Jiraiya recommended Princess Tsunade," the other person replied.

"Princess Tsunade is at least better than that guy..."

The ninjas of the Hokage Faction had little affection for Danzo. Danzo was treacherous, ruthless, and cruel, which made him unpopular.

Upon hearing this, Tōka stopped listening and vanished into the rain like a ghost.

Deep underground, a building complex had a row of flickering torches hanging on its walls, the dim light barely illuminating the passageway beneath its feet.

Rustling...

In the silence, a soft footstep suddenly broke the silence.

Danzo told Tōka to come find him, and Tōka came very quickly!

"Come out, or do I have to invite you?" After walking through the narrow, dimly lit passage, Tōka appeared in a wide open space.

The branch bases of the Root are almost identical, except for the different channels connecting them to each other; the main locations remain unchanged.

The plaza beneath Tōka's feet was the place where Danzo gathered members of the Root.

Behind the two menacing stone statues directly in front is a sturdy gate, leading to the core of the Root, where Danzo is located.

With a loud rumble, the massive door, weighing a thousand pounds, was flung open.

Danzo led two of his trusted confidants, both wearing Oni Mask, out slowly. They immediately spotted Tōka standing casually in the open space.

This kid must be a sensory-type ninja, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to find this place so quickly.

Danzo was confident that his hiding place would not be discovered, so he assumed that Tōka knew a kind of sensory Secret Technique.

"Perfect timing! Tsunade has been found and is on her way back to the village," Danzo said, regaining his composure.

"What do you want me to do?" Tōka asked Gate of Opening.

"Hold Tsunade, make sure she can't return to Konoha for three days!" Danzo's tone turned cold, and a sharp glint suddenly flashed in his exposed eye. "If possible..."

"Let her never be able to return to Konoha!"

Never to return? Wouldn't that just mean Tsunade dying out there?

Tōka raised an eyebrow. Danzo was really ruthless. In a way, Tsunade should call him her uncle, and Danzo had watched Tsunade grow up.

Tsk tsk tsk...

He truly deserves to be called the Darkness of the Ninja World, a figure whose mere mention of the ninjas of the Four Great Nations evokes fear!

"Oh? Is it that simple?" Tōka's face always held a faint smile, but his eyes were narrowed without any hint of amusement.

"What?" Danzo frowned unhappily; Tōka's words sounded extremely grating to him.

In the silence, their gazes collided fiercely in the air like an arc of electricity, crackling and bursting forth with a dazzling flash of Kakkō.

The atmosphere became tense. The two Elite Ninja behind Danzo lowered their bodies slightly, gathered their strength in their feet, and raised their hands slightly, ready to Hand Seals at any moment.

"What benefit would I get?" Tōka's smile turned cold, and he said expressionlessly, "Don't spout nonsense about letting me leave Konoha."

"A mere Konoha can't hold me back!"

Upon hearing this, Danzo's face darkened, as if shrouded in gloom, and his murderous intent, barely concealed, was revealed as he teetered on the edge of rage.

Want some chips? Hmph!

Danzo didn't think Tōka was that strong; he just thought Tōka's abilities were troublesome, and that even Kage-level could be instantly killed if one wasn't careful.

However, this does not Danzo has no way to deal with Tōka.

Danzo deliberately brought two ninjas with him today as part of his plan to deal with Tōka.

After a cold laugh, Danzo raised his cane and slammed it into the ground. "Is that so? I'd like to try!"

Swish!

The two rushed towards Tōka one after the other. Tōka raised an eyebrow, a strange interest rising within him.

I'd like to see what kind of trouble you two can get up to!

Tōka stood there with his hands in his pockets, looking lazy, neither defending nor dodging, just standing there indifferently.

"Earth Release - Earth Spear Formation!"

With a low shout, the ground beneath Tōka's feet immediately began to churn, sharp Rock bursting forth, and a fierce aura swept over him.

It's not an ordinary Earth Spear; Earth Spear is simply a single Rock thrust.

Tōka sensed a massive flow of chakra beneath his feet, causing the ground within a radius of hundreds of steps to tremble.

"A ninja proficient in Earth Element Release: Transformation? His strength is not bad."

Tōka nodded approvingly. Improving a Ninjutsu requires not only talent, but also the strength to support it.

However, such techniques were not very effective against him.

With a slight dip in his body, Tōka unleashed a burst of power from his legs, instantly soaring into the air. His nimble figure leaped out of the range of the Earth Spear Formation, stepping on the protruding sharp Rock.

It's not over yet!

Secret Technique: Camouflage Insect Curtain!

Another ninja wearing a blue Oni Mask narrowed his eyes, spread his five fingers as if making a grasping motion in mid-air, and unseen chakra surged out wildly.

As Tōka soared high into the sky, he suddenly sensed countless black dots wriggling at his landing point below.

Clang!

Eternal Tenseigan - Awakened!

Tōka's eyes darkened, and Ice Blue aura instantly filled them, while a clearly visible chakra emanated from the dimly lit plaza.

Insects? Insects disguised as those on the ground?

Buzzing...

Countless buzzing sounds entered his ears, Tōka's body was suspended in mid-air, with nowhere to put pressure on it to change the direction of his fall.

The Earth Release is a technique used to lure the enemy; the real trump card is this swarm of countless insects.)

"Aburame Torune, this kid's got a really good life. He didn't even die in that situation last time?" Tōka glanced sideways at the blue- Mask-faced Ninja was forming hand Hand Seals and releasing Ninjutsu.

He calmly took one hand out of his pocket and held it up in front of him.

What Ninjutsu is most suitable for dealing with insects?

Nothing more than Fire Release!

"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!" Tōka took a deep breath, then opened his mouth and blew out the fire-attribute chakra he had gathered.

A huge fireball hurtled towards them, and a scorching wave of air swept over them, causing thousands of insects to stir restlessly.

The Kakkō illuminated the dim square, and the scorching heat dispelled the icy chill.

A series of crackling and crunching sounds followed, the sound of the insects being burned alive by the fireball.

However, the scene before him did not Aburame Torune; he quickly withdrew his outstretched hands and formed Hand Seals.

Buzz!

Chakra gathers, Jutsu Formula activated.

"Insect Secret Technique: Corpse Worm Poison Explosion!"

A strange aura suddenly swept by, and the swarm of insects, burned black, exploded with a bang. At that moment, Tōka's toes just touched the ground.

These things can explode even after they're dead?

A series of explosions rang out, the One Flash through Tōka's mind before his figure was swallowed up.

"Hmph, this is Secret Technique that Torune specifically developed to deal with you." Danzo leaned on his cane and took two steps forward, seemingly wanting to get a closer look at Tōka's death.

Aburame Torune is a member of the Aburame Clan with special abilities, and Danzo valued his ability to kill Nano-Sized Venomous Insects.

What Tōka saw as chakra mist particles was not a single poisonous insect, but a swarm of hundreds of millions of Nano-sized Venomous Insects.

Because Tōka's ability is extremely lethal, killing anyone who touches it, Danzo specifically chose Earth Release ninja to work with Aburame Torune Danzo order to deal with Tōka.

Earth Release is not only good at defense, but it can also easily change the terrain in attack, forcing Tōka into the Aburame Torune.

The explosion of over 100 million venomous insects released all the toxic components from their bodies back into the air.

The burst of energy created a hurricane that swept in all directions.

Even if Tōka held his breath, his body would still be contaminated by the toxins scattered in the air if he was within the blast radius.

It was a very simple plan: use Earth Release to lure the Tōka into a trap, then use Aburame Torune's special ability to kill him.

The simplest strategy also has the fewest flaws.

Danzo successfully made things unfold according to his script...

As the storm subsided, the wreckage revealed its true form, but something was missing...

"Hmm? No corpse?" Danzo was slightly taken aback, a look of doubt flashing in his eyes.

He knew about Aburame Torune; her highly corrosive toxins could devour a person in an instant, completely corroding away bones and flesh.

But even if there are bits of clothing residue... there should at least be some trace left!

"Be careful, that kid might not be dead yet!" Danzo tensed up, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings.

A soft chuckle suddenly rang out in the empty darkness.

The three immediately turned their heads and looked in the direction of the sound, only to see Tōka's eerie figure with a faint smile slowly Earth Flow, breaking through the darkness and becoming clearer as he drew closer.

"As expected, you're still alive!" Danzo glared coldly at Tōka. Under those circumstances, it was impossible for anyone to survive.

The guild leader had unwavering faith in Aburame Torune's Secret Technique!

"Actually, I understand your true intentions. You want me to assassinate Tsunade, so that whether I succeed or not, you can use the opportunity to get rid of me, right?"

Tōka spoke softly, her tone suggesting that she wasn't the main character at all, and that she didn't care at all.

Danzo's eyelids darkened slightly. This was indeed what he was thinking. He knew Tōka's background better than the Third Hokage.

Such a person must not remain in Konoha. Even if we cannot kill him, he must be expelled!

Danzo knew Tōka's background, but he had no evidence. If Tōka agreed to his conditions this time and assassinated Tsunade...

That would kill two birds with one stone, the perfect ending!

Since the two sides have already torn off all pretense of civility, there's nothing more to say; the only thing left to do is to settle things with a fight!

Tōka slowly raised his right hand, his five fingers outstretched and pointing at Danzo and the other two, seemingly giving them time to prepare.

"All-Killing Ash Bones..."

Upon hearing these four words, Danzo and the others' expressions changed. All three of them knew about the battle at Kikyo Mountain.

This was also the battle in All-Killing Ash Bones, a feat that made them famous Ninja World!

You absolutely must not get hit, you must avoid it!!

In an instant, a putrid smell filled the dim space, and the cracking sound of bones breaking suddenly rang out.

The crisp sound stimulated the eardrums of Danzo.

Earth Release Barrier: Earth Prison Dome!

Using earthen walls to create an earthen prison to trap the opponent inside, the caster fills one side of the earthen wall with chakra. Even if the opponent attacks the earthen wall, it will immediately recover. While trapping the enemy, the caster can also absorb the opponent's chakra.

In the empty square, the ground around Tōka's body trembled violently, and the sand and soil began to boil as if in boiling water.

Rumble!

After a moment of earth-shaking, the earthen wall was erected, and the Jutsu Formula was completed in the blink of an eye, trapping Tōka inside the heavy Rock.

Buzz!

At the same time, a low hum was heard, and Tōka's technique was activated instantly.

A beam of white light descended from the sky, crackling with arcs of electricity—it was a bolt of lightning as thick as a wrist falling down!

"Lightning Release?" Danzo's eyelids twitched. How fast is lightning? It's at least faster than one person could react to and dodge it!

The three of them were so angry they wanted to curse. Weren't they supposed to All-Killing Ash Bones? Why was there such a thick bolt of lightning?

Boom!

Lightning Release: Divine Thunder Descends from Heaven!

Tōka, who was surrounded by the earthen wall, suddenly swung his arm downwards.

As he moved his arm, lightning poured down.

In an instant, the three bodies were completely engulfed, and the flashing arcs of electricity illuminated the entire dim and dark square, making it as bright as day for a moment.

"Do you think I can just say we'll All-Killing Ash Bones and that's it? Can't I lie to you?" Tōka's figure flickered, breaking through the Void and escaping the Earth Prison Dome.

He glanced at Danzo, whose body was charred black, but who still faintly Danzo of life.

Tōka paused slightly as he raised his hand, hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not continue.

Although Danzo knew a lot about him, Danzo was definitely a menace if he stayed in Konoha.

A menace to Konoha!

This is why Danzo repeatedly provoked Tōka, but Tōka never killed him.

The cunning Third Hokage is dead. If nothing unexpected happens, Tsunade will become the Fifth Hokage. Compared to the Third Hokage's shrewdness, Tsunade is far inferior.

Danzo was left Danzo hinder Tsunade...

After such a thought flashed through Tōka's mind, he glanced coldly at the three people lying on the ground like dead dogs, and a Black Vortex appeared beside him.

In the blink of an eye, Tōka's figure became distorted and illusory, and then he was sucked into the Black Vortex.