Nine-Tails' Attack dealt a heavy blow to Konoha. The losses caused by Nine-Tails this time were even greater than the losses caused by Madara Uchiha and Nine-Tails to Konoha.
They didn't even know the identity of the person who came to cause damage, nor did they know where that person went.
They only know that in this battle, Konoha lost Fourth Hokage, and a large number of Ninja also died.
For a time, the situation in Konoha began to become turbulent, and people were panicking. After all, so many people had died, and Hokage was even dead. Many people began to worry about the future of Konoha.
Of course, some people are happy and some are worried. Not everyone is worried. On the contrary, some people are particularly excited and excited about it.
After Root, Danzo learned that Nine-Tails' Attack, Anbu Ninja and Shinobi Clan Ninja, and even Konoha, the most popular and youngest Fourth Hokage, had died, he almost jumped up with excitement.
"Hahaha, okay, okay, this is really great."
Danzo felt extremely happy after listening to the report from his subordinates.
"Now, Fourth Hokage is gone, and the old guy Hiruzen Sarutobi has also taken a back seat, so I will take the position of Fifth Hokage."
Originally, he had no intention of continuing to fight for Hokage Position. After all, he was already old, and Fourth Hokage was still so young. If he waited until Fourth Hokage abdicated, he might be gone before he could.
Unexpectedly, now Fourth Hokage has been sacrificed because of Nine-Tails' Attack, so it should be his turn to take the position of Hokage.
No, there seems to be someone else who is quite suitable.
"Orochimaru!"
A hint of coldness flashed through Danzo's eyes. For his nominal partner, Danzo had a hint of murderous intent at that moment.
But he soon gave up this ridiculous idea, not to mention that he might not be able to kill Orochimaru, not to mention that he still needed Orochimaru's help.
Orochimaru The research I am conducting now is very important to me.
But if he also has thoughts about Hokage Position, what should he do?
Give way to him? After all, Orochimaru is considered a young man compared to himself?
How is this possible? Isn't this Hokage Position what I have been pursuing all my life?
"In that case, let's go find out what this guy Orochimaru has to say first."
If the other party has no idea of competing for Hokage Position, then that would be great. But if the other party really has the idea of competing for Hokage Position, then the two of them can also discuss and exchange it.
At least, after discussion, a Hokage can be decided between the two of them. The other person can fully help the other party compete for this position, and then give the other party certain benefits after actually taking that position.
Root Secret Underground Research Institute, Danzo passed through numerous checkpoints and entered the underground research institute.
"Danzo Master!"
Outside Laboratory, a Root Ninja saluted respectfully towards Danzo.
"Well, has Orochimaru come out?"
"Back to Master Danzo, Orochimaru has never come out. He has been doing experiments in Laboratory."
Danzo nodded and asked again.
"Then has anyone come to send him a message?"
"No, Orochimaru he said no one should disturb him while he was doing experiments."
"Very good, please continue to guard. No one is allowed to see Orochimaru without my permission."
After saying that, Danzo pushed open Laboratory's door and walked in.
Before Orochimaru could be seen, Orochimaru's hoarse scolding voice came from Laboratory.
"Didn't I say that? Don't disturb me while I'm doing the experiment. My experiment has entered a critical step. If it fails because of your interruption, who will be responsible?"
"Orochimaru, it's me."
Hearing Danzo's voice, Orochimaru still didn't look back, and just focused on doing experiments on the experimental table.
"It turns out to be Danzo Elder. What do you want from me? I'm busy doing experiments. The experiment has reached a critical step."
"A big thing happened yesterday Konoha, did you know?"
"A big deal? You mean Fourth Hokage's wife gave birth to a baby, right? I've heard about it, and according to my calculations, it should have been born yesterday. But I think, Danzo Elder, you definitely didn't come to me to tell me about this."
"Indeed, just yesterday, a mysterious person attacked Konoha. Taking advantage of Nine-Tails Jinchuriki's weakness in production, he liberated Nine-Tails. Nine-Tails attacked Konoha, and Fourth Hokage and his wife died in the battle."
Upon hearing this, Orochimaru's hands paused, but he quickly continued the experiment.
"So that's it. I was just wondering why there was so much noise yesterday. So, Danzo Elder, do you want to discuss something with me?"
Although he was asking questions, Orochimaru was like a mirror in his heart.
After working with Konoha for so many years and working with him for so long, he still doesn't know what Danzo wants. He just wants to board that Hokage Position.
Danzo also knew that the other party knew what he wanted, so he simply had no idea of beating around the bush.
"I also want to sit for that Hokage Position, so I hope you can support me to become Hokage."
Finally, Orochimaru finished all the experiments, recorded the data, turned around, licked his lips and showed an evil smile.
"So, what's the benefit?"
"What do you want?"
Orochimaru looked at the solvent behind him and smiled.
"My research has completed one stage. Next, I need to conduct in vivo experiments and conduct experiments on living people."
Danzo nodded and agreed without any hesitation.
"Okay, I promise you."
"Then, happy cooperation."
That's how the two reached a cooperation.
For Orochimaru, after experiencing so many things, he has lost the passion of the past and no longer has any obsession with the position of Hokage.
Having seen too much life and death, for Orochimaru, the most important thing now is eternal life.
And he saw the possibility of immortality in his research on Hashirama Cells. If he continued to study this thing, studied it in depth, and studied it thoroughly for him, maybe he would be able to find the secret of immortality.
Danzo becomes Hokage, using the power of Danzo to help you conduct in-depth research, which can help you save a lot of time.
Hokage Building, at this moment Konoha is feeling distracted. After all, Konoha has just suffered a heavy blow, and all kinds of troubles are happening one after another.
Hokage Building Conference Room, Konoha High Command gathered together with representatives of major families.
The atmosphere inside Conference Room was extremely heavy, but Shimura Danzō didn't care about it. He was the first to stand up and speak.
"A country cannot live without a king, and a village cannot live without a shadow. Although Fourth Hokage's sacrifice is very heroic, we Konoha cannot live without a leader, so I suggest that a leader must be elected immediately to lead us Konoha out of the predicament."