Danzo's Resolve

Konoha

At Danzo's residence, Danzo at the tea table, reading the scroll in his hands word by word.

"Was the transplant 100% successful? It seems the research into these mysteries still requires Orochimaru..."

Danzo's connection with Orochimaru had never been severed, and now he had finally received some fairly good news.

Orochimaru's Wood Release experiments can be performed through limb transplantation, with 100% implantation of Wood Release Cells, without any risk.

Furthermore, Sharingan can be implanted into the limbs of those who use Wood Release techniques, allowing the Yin Release and Yang Release powers to be combined and stabilized without causing any harm to the host.

It can be said that they have overcome the backlash that would occur if they had transplanted the Sharingan without Uchiha blood, as well as the strain the Sharingan would place on their bodies.

By Sharingan, the powerful Yang Power of Wood Release can be neutralized, preventing the host's body from turning into a large tree due to the excessive Yang Power.

Danzo the scroll in his hand, deep in thought. Having colluded with Orochimaru, he knew Orochimaru's personality very well.

Knowing Orochimaru wasn't a benevolent figure, that his actions were mostly driven by self-interest, and that he was obsessed with Ninjutsu, the purpose of this letter...

Da da da

Hearing footsteps outside the door, Danzo closed the scroll and hid it in his robes.

"Danzo."

Sarutobi Hiruzen, with a pipe dangling from his lips, gave a long, decrepit greeting and stepped into the living room of Danzo's residence.

Danzo hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's voice, a shadow Flash Cut across Danzo's left eye, and he responded softly:

"Hiruzen"

"Haha, Danzo, your self-control is getting better and better. I can smell the fragrance of this tea from the courtyard."

Sarutobi Hiruzen, pipe in mouth, chuckled as he approached the living room tea table and sat down opposite Danzo.

Danzo did not answer Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, but silently Sarutobi Hiruzen hot tea for Sarutobi Hiruzen and pushed it in front of him.

Sarutobi Hiruzen his teacup, took a sip, and with a somewhat exaggerated expression, loudly praised:

"Wow, not bad, not bad at all. Ordinary green tea, after your skillful processing, has actually developed such a fragrance. That's really impressive."

"Hiruzen, are you making fun of me?"

Danzo remained expressionless upon hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's praise.

Of the Group of Four, apart from Danzo, the other three are still contributing to Konoha.

The Anbu has been completely taken over by the Fourth Hokage, and his Root members are being continuously eliminated from the Anbu.

Apart from his clandestine Root, Danzo has completely lost power in Konoha and is unable to participate in Konoha's political affairs.

The Third Hokage, who were unwilling to relinquish their power, have held onto their authority for many years as Department of Education, and have lost their initial desire to compete with the fourth generation.

"I was just stating the facts, how did that become a joke?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen pursed his lips slightly as he explained, glancing at Danzo before continuing:

"Old buddy, you haven't let go yet? Konoha is peaceful and prosperous now, and the Land of Fire is at peace and its people are safe and sound."

Although the true culprit behind the Nine-Tails Incident has not been found, the Fourth Hokage has issued an S-rank warrant for Uchiha Zensui, and he will be brought to justice sooner or later.

The fourth generation is gentle and enlightened, combining strength and flexibility. He is exactly the successor of the Will of Fire we have been hoping for, Naraku is fully capable of taking on the responsibilities of this era.

Danzo, put away those inappropriate thoughts. Isn't it better to enjoy this peace and tranquility, planting flowers and trees?

The return of Sarutobi Hiruzen's youngest son, Asuma Sarutobi, greatly pleased Sarutobi Hiruzen. Asuma, having spent many years traveling, had matured considerably and come to understand the true meaning of the jewel.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's concept of "Jade" refers to the seedlings and future of Konoha, a concept that Asuma has recognized and faithfully practices.

Of course, during the Third Shinobi World War, Asuma Sarutobi's departure from the village was due to Sarutobi Hiruzen. During the Shinobi World War, how could Konoha Ninja be allowed to leave without a reason?

Sarutobi Hiruzen approval was precisely to allow Asuma to avoid the Shinobi World War and prevent Asuma's name from being engraved on Memorial Stone. At the same time, it was to plant a seed of doubt among the Guardian Shinobi Twelve.

The Fourth Uchiha Nara, was enlightened and fair, which Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart. This was the Konoha he had hoped for.

Sarutobi Hiruzen knew that his old comrade Danzo unwilling to be mediocre and had always harbored ambitions. But Sarutobi Hiruzen believed that time would heal all wounds.

After years of silence, the tea ceremony of Danzo is the best proof.

"Hehe..."

Danzo hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, Danzo's usually impassive face revealed a mocking expression.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, Utatane Koharu, and Mitokado Homura can land safely. However, Danzo's Danzo Root has always been ruthless and committed countless evil deeds.

The Sharingan he secretly plundered, and his Sharingan technique Izanagi, can be said to have been built upon the remains of the Uchiha.

Danzo did too many secret and immoral things, and many of them were unknown even to the Third Hokage.

Danzo also wanted a peaceful landing, even though the Fourth Hokage hadn't dealt with him all these years. But the subtle feeling of being watched made Danzo deeply uneasy.

Furthermore, given that the Fourth Uchiha Nara served as the Uchiha leader for many years, it was impossible for him to have been completely unaware of the past acts of secretly stealing Sharingan and harming the Uchiha.

Even though Danzo was confident in his secretive methods and believed there were no clues or evidence, he was still afraid of being haunted by ghosts after doing something wrong.

More importantly, the Uchiha becoming Hokage did not align with the wishes of their teacher Second Hokage Tobirama Senju.

"Hiruzen, have you completely abandoned the will of the First Hokage and Second Hokage? Konoha is under the control of the Uchiha; something bad is bound to happen sooner or later."

You know Uchiha Zensui. He was the Fourth Hokage's close bodyguard. He sought my cooperation to assassinate Uchiha Nara after awakening the Mangekyō Sharingan.

A loyal bodyguard undergoes a drastic personality change after acquiring the Mangekyō Sharingan.

According to the teacher's extensive research, there are quite a few such cases involving the Uchiha.

Konoha must not be allowed to be controlled by such a dangerous clan...

Danzo spoke slowly, his face expressionless. At the same time, Danzo felt a pang of sadness in his heart, for he was the only one who had faithfully carried out the will of the Second Danzo.

The Third, personally appointed by the Second Hokage, has now deviated from the Second Hokage's ideals, which is undeniably ironic.

"Teacher, you were wise throughout your life. Your only mistake was passing the Hokage position to the Third Hokage. I, Danzo, will definitely carry out your ideals to the end, ensuring that the evil Uchiha will never rise again..."

Danzo was deeply moved; facing Sarutobi Hiruzen, Danzo's feelings were extremely complex.

"Danzo and Uchiha Zensui are just exceptions. Uchiha Fugaku, who also awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, has always been very calm and reliable."

We cannot generalize from individual cases to the entire family. The Fourth Hokage may very well also possess the Mangekyō Sharingan. But look at the Fourth Hokage; he is tolerant and open-minded, and never views any family with prejudice.

Even among the four of us, we never hesitated to suppress the Uchiha. Look at the Fourth Hokage; he still values us highly. When have we ever shown any disrespect?

This magnanimity is something we should all learn from.

With a Hokage like this, Konoha is blessed. Danzo, put aside those inappropriate thoughts...

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed softly and offered words of advice to Danzo.

Sarutobi Hiruzen knew that Danzo was an ambitious man, and might even be secretly plotting something.

Therefore, Sarutobi Hiruzen had to stop Danzo and couldn't allow Danzo to cause damage to Konoha.

The Fourth Hokage had been in office for six years, and the initial unpleasantness had been worn away over time. Even Sarutobi Hiruzen had to admire the Fourth Hokage's magnanimity and open-mindedness.