"What did you say? Tsunade's sick, and you want the three of us to attend the Five Kage Summit?"
Mitokado Homura stared in shock at Danzo, who had come to see him.
Danzo nodded. "Yes... I've always said Tsunade wasn't fit for the job. She dropped the ball at such a critical moment. At a time like this, it's up to veterans like us to step in."
Despite his words, both Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu could see the delight in his eyes.
After all... Danzo had coveted the position of Hokage for decades. Now, he finally had a chance to make that dream come true.
His term might be short, but... if he played his cards right, this temporary appointment might become permanent.
For instance... he could secure the greatest possible benefits for Konoha at the summit, then have Root spread the news throughout the village. After that, he could pull a few strings with the Land of Fire's Daimyo, perhaps hit him with Kotoamatsukami...
Wouldn't the position of Hokage be his in no time?
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu's thoughts weren't nearly so complicated.
The two were weighing the pros and cons.
There were certainly benefits. Attending the Five Kage Summit would solidify their positions as elders.
As for the downside? They were both somewhat afraid of dying... what if something went wrong and they ended up dead?
Perhaps noticing their concerns, Danzo offered them some reassurance.
"Don't worry! I'll be there, along with Root's elite... your safety will be guaranteed!"
Only after hearing Danzo's assurance did the two breathe sighs of relief and agree to attend the Five Kage Summit with him.
After successfully persuading his two old friends to attend the Five Kage Summit, Danzo returned to his underground base.
Once there, he received