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

The enemies Cangyue had just faced were several times more dangerous than Orochimaru. There had been four of them, each with Kage-level strength!

They were all reasonable people, so they understood.

"I know you're all grieving. I, too, am saddened by Hiruzen's death. But the village has just endured a war, suffered heavy losses, and lost its Hokage. We're facing a dangerous situation."

Shimura Danzō walked toward the crowd, leaning on his cane. More than a dozen powerful Root members followed him.

"Your first priority is to choose a new Hokage as soon as possible. I'll notify the Daimyo to attend the meeting."

Shimura Danzō swept his gaze over them and said evenly, "You're all excellent ninja. I trust you'll make a sound judgment."

There would be no time to mourn Hiruzen Sarutobi's death. The next Hokage would be me, Shimura Danzō!

Hiruzen Sarutobi, you're finally dead. I'll become the new Hokage. Only I can protect this village!

Refusing to Become Hokage: Kurenai Yuhi Takes a Stand!

Mei Terumi lightly tugged at Cangyue's sleeve. She studied Danzo in the distance and asked quietly, "You pervert, who's that?"

She had never seen Shimura Danzō before, but one look told her that the old man wrapped in bandages was dangerous.

Aogetsu Hyuga smiled faintly. "Guess."

"You..." Mei Terumi's brows drew together. She was about to scold Cangyue when something occurred to her, cutting her words short.

How stupid of me.

I actually asked about another village's ninja right to his face. Intelligence can decide a battle. That's why so many ninja take missions to steal information from other villages.

"Sorry, Lady Mei, but we can't give you that information. I can tell you he's a thoroughly unpleasant man." Kurenai Yuhi pushed between Cangyue and Mei Terumi, deliberately separating them.

"His Chakra is