"Father, the other two statues should be First Hokage Hashirama Senju, and Madara Uchiha, right?"
Valley of the End.
"Yes, the statue of Hashirama Senju is similar to the one on Konoha Hokage Rock. The other one is Madara Uchiha.
This place hasn't been here for many years, and I don't even know when the statue was built here.
Moreover, Konoha didn't even say anything here, but he actually built a statue for me!" Takenaka Kaguya said with a smile and nod.
To be honest, he didn't expect that Konoha's people would actually build a statue of him here. After all, he basically didn't contribute much during the first battle of Valley of the End, and the protagonists were completely Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha.
Of course, since the statue has been built, let's do whatever. Anyway, the statue does look quite pleasing to the eye.
Next to him, Mingyue Takenaka looked at the statue of Madara Uchiha, with Chakra looming on his body, as if he would explode directly in the next second and destroy the statue of Madara Uchiha.
Fortunately, Mingyue Takenaka didn't do that. He just looked at it hatefully and said, "It's boring, father, let's go!"
"Okay!"
Afterwards, the group changed their route again and headed in the direction of Uzushiogakure.
Let's talk about Konoha and Hokage Office.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was completely relieved when he heard that Anbu came back to report and told Takenaka Kaguya and others the itinerary.
These days, he is really worried that his inner thoughts will be probed by Takenaka Kaguya.
Fortunately, now Takenaka Kaguya is finally gone!
"Monkey, what are you thinking about?"
Suddenly, Shimura Danzō's voice came, interrupting Hiruzen Sarutobi's thinking.
He looked up and saw that Shimura Danzō's face was full of displeasure and he was staring at him with his eyes open.
"Sorry, I thought of something and got distracted.
Regarding Amegakure, we don't need to continue discussing it. I think that so far, Amegakure dare not really declare war on us.
Unless, Amegakure is backed by Sunagakure or Iwagakure, but, obviously, according to the information detected by our intelligence personnel, Hanzo of the Salamander will not accept being a knife in the hands of others." Hiruzen Sarutobi came to his senses, casually said sorry, and then looked at Shimura Danzō and said.
"Then you mean we don't have to worry about the border?" Shimura Danzō asked with a frown.
Shimura Danzō has the determination to dominate Shinobi World, but does not have the strength to support it.
Now, because of Amegakure's incident, Hiruzen Sarutobi released him. At first, he thought that Hiruzen Sarutobi was going to send him to the border to take charge of the overall situation.
Looking at the confusion in Shimura Danzō's eyes, Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled and nodded affirmatively. He figured out the border matter by himself after discussing it with Black Zetsu.
It was just an excuse to directly interrupt Chunin Joint Exams and then send away Takenaka Kaguya, a dangerous person.
"Don't worry, Amegakure will not attack us, I can guarantee this.
Okay, I asked you to come here because I have other important matters to discuss."
Immediately, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Utatane Koharu, Mitokado Homura and Shimura Danzō and said again.
"What's the matter? You actually pay so much attention to it?" Shimura Danzō frowned.
"You all know that in terms of overall strength, we Konoha can be said to be the most powerful among all ninja villages.
However, in terms of top combat power, one Takenaka Kaguya can overwhelm everyone.
Only Takenaka Kaguya survives for a day, and none of us can be strong-willed in front of him. I think everyone should understand this deeply, right?" Hiruzen Sarutobi said seriously and seriously.
As soon as the words fell, Utatane Koharu immediately nodded with a wry smile and said, "After being in contact with Takenaka Kaguya these days, I feel like my life is controlled by him at any time. This feeling makes me very insecure."
"Yes, even if he suddenly kills me, I don't think the village will seek justice for us. Instead, it will try its best to please him to avoid causing greater losses to Konoha.
Although it is embarrassing for Konoha to say this, it is the fact that anyone in front of Takenaka Kaguya will feel inferior." Mitokado Homura agreed with deep emotion.
This is the imbalance of strength. During this period of time, Hiruzen Sarutobi has not shown up, and only he and Utatane Koharu have entertained Takenaka Kaguya.
Although Takenaka Kaguya will not do anything excessive, they are always cautious at any time, worried that their words or actions will cause Takenaka Kaguya's dissatisfaction.
Not only that, they all have a deep understanding that Takenaka Kaguya is too powerful, so powerful that it is inhuman. Therefore, they all have a feeling that even if Takenaka Kaguya pinches them to death, Konoha's reaction will not be to avenge them and seek justice, but will do their best to please the other party.
Since becoming Konoha's high-level consultants, they have enjoyed the benefits of power and the feeling of being superior. Suddenly, they are groveling and smiling, which makes them very uncomfortable.
However, it is uncomfortable to feel uncomfortable, but it cannot be expressed.
Now, when Hiruzen Sarutobi said this, the two of them naturally couldn't help but speak out their true thoughts.
On the side, Shimura Danzō snorted coldly. Did he not feel this way?
When he thought of when Takenaka Kaguya bullied him and Hiruzen Sarutobi on Konoha Street, he still couldn't forget the feeling as if he was a small boat sailing on the sea in a storm that might be swallowed up at any time.
Moreover, he knows very well that Hiruzen Sarutobi, this Third Hokage, is a person without much backbone, just like Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura said, even if It was Takenaka Kaguya who killed them. The first thing Hiruzen Sarutobi would do was definitely not to avenge them, but to find a way to eliminate Takenaka Kaguya's anger.
"Humph, what can you do if you are embarrassed? Since Master First passed away, none of us Konoha can compete with Takenaka Kaguya." Shimura Danzō snorted coldly.
After finishing speaking, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that the topic he had thrown out was accepted by his three friends, so he stood up, sighed to the three of them and said, "I thought this was just my feeling, but I didn't expect that we all were the same.
Indeed, Takenaka Kaguya is so powerful that even if we, Konoha, use all our strength, we may not be able to defeat him.
Everyone can only accept compromises.
However, these days, I have learned from my experience that we cannot continue like this. We must do whatever it takes to cultivate a strong person who can fight against Takenaka Kaguya.
Otherwise, we Konoha will have no choice but to succumb to Takenaka Kaguya for the rest of our lives. If he is not happy at all, we need to be worried in advance.
Everyone, it's time to make a change!"
As soon as these words came out, Shimura Danzō, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura reacted immediately. Then, Mitokado Homura asked in a deep voice, "Hiruzen, how should we change? There are only four of us here. If you have anything to say, just say it!"
"Yes, as long as we can cultivate a strong person with the strength of Takenaka Kaguya, I will agree even if it takes my life!" Shimura Danzō said firmly.
He has had enough of this feeling of being controlled by others, even though Konoha and Uzushiogakure are still in an alliance.
Takenaka Kaguya is not the enemy of their Konoha, but there are thousands of them, so it is better to have them yourself.
Just like when Konoha allocated the remaining Tailed Beast, the strongest Tailed Beast Nine-Tails was retained. This is the case.
There is a big difference between yes and no!
If Danzo is a time traveler, then he will definitely know this sentence, there is a sword and there is no sword to use, and there is no sword to use, these are two completely different concepts.
Next to her, Utatane Koharu didn't speak, but it could be seen from the expression on her face that she meant the same thing!
Looking at the three people one by one, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, and then under the gaze of the three people, he directly took out the Hashirama Cell Cultivation Project that Black Zetsu had given him before.
"Let's take a look at it first, and then tell us what you think after reading it."
Here, Shimura Danzō was the first to take the scroll and read it carefully.
For a moment, he frowned and wanted to say something, but seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's expressionless face, he immediately said nothing.
After about ten minutes, all three people had finished reading the scroll.
At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "I accidentally found this thing from Madara Uchiha's hiding place. I know that disturbing Lord First's sleep is treason and is not allowed by nature.
However, I am very much looking forward to the fact that our Konoha can cultivate a truly top-notch strongman who will no longer be controlled by others, even if this person has no ill intentions towards us!
So, today I take this thing out for you to see, and I also want to know what you really think.
Should we stick to our inner conscience and always be controlled by others, or should our sins be in the present and our merits be in the future?"
After the words fell, the three of them remained silent. This matter was too important. Once people knew about it, none of them could bear this responsibility.
After a long silence, Shimura Danzō looked deeply at Hiruzen Sarutobi. After exhaling heavily, he said, "Hiruzen, since you took this thing out, it means you agree with this research, right?"
"Not bad!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and said nothing more.
Upon seeing this, Shimura Danzō instantly understood what Hiruzen Sarutobi was thinking.
He agrees with this research, but is unwilling to cause trouble. After all, he is Third Hokage of Konoha, and his reputation is greater than anything else.
Even though the original intention of this research project was to cultivate top experts for Konoha, and the starting point was good, he didn't believe in himself, the person who had always coveted Hokage Position.
Every move of Root, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Hokage is likely to be discovered by him.
Once you threaten him with this matter, he will have no choice but to step down.
Thinking of this, Shimura Danzō smiled bitterly, then he shook his head and sighed, "Monkey, you still underestimate my ability.
I understand what you mean. Let me preside over this project. I am not Hokage. I am not afraid that I will fall into your hands. If this project is discovered in the future, I will bear all the blame!"
"Danzo!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi did not expect that Shimura Danzō would agree so simply. Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura on the side also looked shocked.
They are not stupid either, and they naturally understand how Danzo will be criticized once he is discovered in the future if he takes over this research project.
"Danzo, think about it again, this matter is no small matter, if..."
Before Mitokado Homura finished speaking, Danzo interrupted Teuchi.
"Okay, let's let it be settled. I know the consequences. If one day it is discovered, I said that I will take all responsibilities.
Rather than being controlled by others and letting Konoha live under the sharp sword Takenaka Kaguya hanging above his head, I am willing to give everything I have, including my life, so that Konoha can no longer be afraid of anyone." Shimura Danzō said firmly.
"Danzo, we are not as good as you. Perhaps, the teacher should have chosen you to be Third Hokage." Hiruzen Sarutobi said with emotion, as if he was moved by what Shimura Danzō said.
"Ha, hypocritical guy, you are so shameless that you are more suitable for Hokage's position than me." Shimura Danzō sneered and mocked without giving any face.
On the side, Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura also saw it at this moment, but they didn't say anything.
It can only be said that Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shimura Danzō are both willing to fight and suffer!
Moreover, everyone is a millennium fox, is Shimura Danzō really that great? Of course not, he just thinks that once this project is successfully researched, he will be the first to enjoy the benefits brought by this project.
"In that case, let's settle it. If you need anything, Danzo, you can send it directly in the name of Root Headquarters, and I will approve it then." Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled and nodded, not taking Danzo's scolding him for being hypocritical at all.
Although he also wanted to be a bitch or build a memorial arch, the four people here are all too familiar with each other. Who doesn't know who?
Instead of that, there is no need to say any extravagant words.
"You don't need to say it, it's settled."
Just when Konoha F4 was discussing and deciding on the Hashirama Cells research project, Takenaka Kaguya had not yet left the scope of Land of Fire. The intelligence personnel arranged by Uzushiogakure along the way had already handed over the latest information from Shinobi World.
At this moment, looking at the message scroll in his hand, Takenaka Kaguya frowned, and then did not say anything. He just read the content again, and then Chakra rushed into his palm, and a ball of thunder and lightning flashed, instantly burning the message scroll in his hand to ashes.
"Father, what happened? You look a little unhappy!"
On the side, I saw that Takenaka Kaguya's face turned ugly after reading the message. Mingyue Takenaka asked in a low voice while passing the grilled fish over.
After coming back to his senses, Takenaka Kaguya took the grilled fish and sneered, "Nothing, it's not a big deal, it's just that someone seems to have put a little more thought into it."
Takenaka Kaguya didn't say anything, and Mingyue Takenaka didn't dare to ask anymore. He just changed the subject and asked, "By the way, husband and wife, I heard Konoha say before that a fight is likely to break out between them and Amegakure. For this reason, Chunin Joint Exams was specially suspended.
But I think Amegakure should not start a war with Konoha. After all, the strength gap between the two hidden villages is too big.
Once the war starts, Amegakure won't be able to stop Konoha's counterattack!"
"It's just ulterior motives. Who can say clearly whether to start a war or not?" Takenaka Kaguya commented noncommittally.
"Father, I remember that you have been to Amegakure. Have you met Hanzo of the Salamander, the current leader of Amegakure? I heard he is a very powerful person!"