Konoha: Starting with the Tenseigan and Taking Charge of Team 7

"Asuma Sarutobi? He's trash."

Shimura Danzō's low voice dripped with contempt. He had never taken Asuma or the others seriously. Asuma might have been Hiruzen's son, but he couldn't compare to his father.

Shimura Danzō turned and looked down coldly at the ANBU man. "There's no need to deal with that trash yet. Any move we make now could jeopardize my becoming Hokage."

"Once I've secured the Hokage Position, I'll eliminate everyone who resists me. Every ninja in my village will obey my orders."

Shimura Danzō sneered inwardly.

Every ninja in the village must obey me completely. I must be the only one with a say. That's how the village will become the strongest Ninja Village!

That was how it was under the First Hokage, and under the Second too. The First Hokage didn't rule the village by force, but his sheer power gave him an authority no one dared challenge.

But Hiruzen... you were too soft, Hiruzen!

I'll protect the village and make it the strongest Ninja Village.

Once the Dojutsu Power in my right eye recovers, I'll start with Aogetsu Hyuga. After dealing with Cangyue, I can bring the Hyuga Clan under my control.

As long as my right eye is at full strength, even Cangyue is trash!

"From now on, your name is Sai. Send word of my becoming Hokage to every Ninja Village within three days." Shimura Danzō took a Scroll from his sleeve and tossed it in front of Sai, who knelt on one knee.

He would prove to everyone that he, Shimura Danzō, was the Hokage.

Sai picked up the Scroll. "Yes, Lord Hokage," he said evenly, with a trace of respect.

At the words "Lord Hokage," excitement flashed through Shimura Danzō's eyes. He couldn't stop the corners of his mouth from lifting.

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