At Last, This Enormous Fortune Has Fallen into My Lap

Hearing this,

Danzo felt a surge of excitement.

He had spent a long time carrying out missions outside the village, but he was still aware of the changes within it.

The First Hokage had died of illness, his teacher had become the Second Hokage, and his three friends had joined the Shadow Guard.

By comparison, only he had seen no changes. He was still carrying out missions outside as the captain of the Third Division. He felt neglected and forgotten, and quite a bit of frustration had built up in his heart.

Anbu division captains might appear to hold higher status than the Shadow Guard, but all their operations were hidden in the dark, and the villagers would never know of their achievements. The Shadow Guard, on the other hand, held no real authority, yet they remained by the Hokage's side, appeared publicly every day, and looked immensely impressive in the villagers' eyes. They could gain as much prestige as they wanted.

Though Danzo was unwilling to accept it, he did not dare voice his feelings before Tobirama.

Only after receiving Tobirama's recall order did his thoughts begin to stir.

He did not even have time to return home, rushing straight to the Hokage Building to demonstrate his loyalty. Just as he had expected, Tobirama intended to have him take over Hiruzen's mission as soon as he spoke.

It gave him a sense of being entrusted with an important duty.

Danzo had long vaguely sensed that Tobirama favored Hiruzen greatly. This reassignment made him wonder whether Tobirama had finally seen Hiruzen's shortcomings and intended to focus on cultivating him instead.

If that was the case, then he might not be without a chance at becoming Hokage in the future----

A powerful ambition quietly began to grow within Danzo's heart.

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