Konoha Crush Plan 2

Naraka smiled to himself. He drifted a few steps forward and lowered his voice. "Orochimaru, another collaborator from the Nine Nether, and I are about to present Konoha with a grand 'crush plan.'"

"When the chaos begins, we can help you clear away a few obstacles: Hiruzen Sarutobi, Jiraiya, Tsunade, even that future Hokage, Kakashi Hatake."

"Once they're gone, who would be more qualified or capable than you, Shimura Danzō, to take charge of Konoha amid the ruins and lead it toward a 'new beginning'?"

Shimura Danzō gave a cold laugh. The tempting vision hadn't clouded his judgment. "Nothing comes for free. What do you need me to do?"

"Nothing at all," Naraka said lightly. "You need only keep your Root in check and have them stand down at the right moment."

"Once the dust settles, step forward first to clean up the aftermath and reassure the people. Then you can take up the Hokage's hat as a matter of course."

Shimura Danzō's lone eye flickered as he weighed the proposal. After a moment, he said gravely, "It sounds tempting. But Hiruzen's strength is unfathomable, and Jiraiya and Tsunade are no ordinary opponents. What makes you so sure you can kill them this time?"

Naraka let out a deeper, more sinister laugh, his black body swaying slightly. "I knew you'd ask. That's why we've prepared a second plan to make absolutely sure."

"Lord Danzo, come closer..."

Shimura Danzō hesitated, then leaned in. Naraka moved closer and whispered something only the two of them could hear.

As Naraka spoke, Danzo's expression shifted from solemn to surprised, then settled into a cruel, knowing sneer.

He slowly straightened and studied Naraka with his lone eye. "Exploit a weakness in the human heart and strike a fatal blow at the crucial moment. That's a