"But according to how the future developed in the original parallel world, if I let that monkey die, I'd still have to wait more than ten years. How could I possibly wait that long?!"
"Not to mention, even after that monkey dies, they'll push Tsunade into becoming Hokage. If things follow the original course, the other Konoha higher-ups would never allow me to become Hokage."
"Since conventional means won't work, I can only seize the position of Hokage by force. But before that, I need to thoroughly weaken Hiruzen Sarutobi's strength!" A sinister glint appeared in Shimura Danzō's eyes as he spoke slowly.
Since the two present were both among Shimura Danzō's most trusted confidants, he did not bother concealing anything from them.
He directly voiced these plans that were meant only for insiders.
Although it was not the first time Shimura Danzō had revealed his grand ambition of becoming Hokage before his subordinates, it was the first time he had openly declared, before them, that he intended to seize the title of Hokage through force.
But now, with the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki in hand, Shimura Danzō, Aburame Tatsuma, and Sai all knew that he truly had every reason to be confident.
At this, Sai, who had lowered his head, had a sharp gleam flash through his eyes.
As expected, the effects of that lord's arrangements have already begun to show. Next, it's my turn to act.
With that lord's appearance, the course of history has already changed. If I don't plug the loopholes in advance, given Shimura Danzō's suspicious nature, my position will become awkward!
*I have to actively push Danzō into making more changes. That way, no matter what happens in the future, none of it can be traced back to me. Danzō himself will conclude that it was