Danzo: This Time, It Really Wasn't Me! (4K)

Let alone within the Uchiha Clan, this could cause a huge uproar even in Konoha. With a little guidance, a major incident would definitely occur within the Uchiha Clan.

"What does Elder Meikyō think we should do?"

Uchiha Yōsuke asked the Meikyō.

"I think Captain Yōsuke has already made his choice, hasn't he?"

Meikyō sat on the sofa, looking directly at Uchiha Yōsuke.

Uchiha Yōsuke paused for a moment, then pulled Uchiha Shinjō to his feet, and bowed to the opposite side to Meikyō.

"From now on, I hope Elder Meikyō will take good care of me!"

"Me too!"

In the eyes of Uchiha Shinjō and Uchiha Yōsuke, they had no other choice but to join Uchiha Meikyō.

In the past, they followed Uchiha Setsuna and stood on the opposite side of Fugaku. Even if Fugaku could tolerate them, they could only become marginal figures.

Choosing to remain aloof, yet fearing being Shimura Danzō.

Their only option was to seek refuge with Uchiha Meikyō.

After making this decision, they felt it seemed pretty good?

At least it's better than following Uchiha Setsuna before.

Clearly, as one of only two Uchiha Clan to possess the Mangekyō Sharingan, Meikyō is destined to become a dominant figure within the clan.

Moreover, he is the grand-disciple of the Third Hokage, with two powerful teachers, Dan Katō and Tsunade. His own strength is also among the two most outstanding young ninjas in Konoha. He has a promising future and, barring any unforeseen circumstances, may even have a great chance to become Hokage in the future!

"Very good, very good! With you two by my side, I feel like a fish in water!"

Meikyō put on an excited expression and grabbed one arm each from Uchiha Shinjō and Uchiha Yōsuke.

Regarding the disappearance of Uchiha Setsuna, both Meikyō and Fugaku tacitly attributed it to Shimura Danzō.

If Fugaku attributed it to Danzo, then his wife Mikoto thought so too.

Uchiha Mikoto knows, it means that her close friend Kushina also knows.

Kushina knows, it means Minato Namikaze knows.

Minato Namikaze even went to see Uchiha Meikyō for this.

At that time, Uchiha Shinjō and Uchiha Yōsuke were at Meikyō's house reporting on the matter of receiving Uchiha Setsuna's legacy.

Under the Jonin prompting of these two Uchiha who had once had close ties with Uchiha Setsuna, Minato Namikaze learned the truth and was filled with rage.

Minato Namikaze expressed his anger at the fact that his fellow villagers had been sacrificed for such a dirty political struggle, and that they had been killed by their own people. That afternoon, he dragged Meikyō to find the Third Hokage.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had just returned from the Daimyo's Mansion, hadn't even had a chance to rest when Minato Namikaze and Uchiha Meikyō on his door.

"Danzo... he actually did something like this again..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed his temples wearily, wanting to smoke a cigarette to calm down.

"Third Hokage-sama, if Elder Danzo were dealing with spies from other villages, I would not only have no objection, but I would also absolutely support him. However, Setsuna -senpai was also a comrade who fought and bled for the village on the battlefield. No matter what, I can never forgive using such dirty methods to deal with a comrade from the same village!"

Minato Namikaze spoke earnestly to the Third Hokage.

The Third Hokage generation turned their attention to the Meikyō.

"My view is the same as Minato's. From the day Konoha was founded, the Uchiha Clan has been the most loyal part of Konoha. Even that person could not take any of the clan members with him when he defected. The Uchiha will always be the Uchiha of Konoha. Shimura Danzō really went too far this time."

After Meikyō finished speaking, she turned her head and glanced out the window.

Sarutobi Asuma was eavesdropping from the corner outside the window, was suddenly startled and was quickly dragged away by Sarutobi Biwako by the ear.

The Third Hokage sighed helplessly.

He also felt that this was something Danzo would do, because it was so much in line with Danzo's style of doing things.

The Third Hokage only resented Danzo for not waiting for him to return so they could discuss things properly before taking action. Now, he had to clean up Danzo's mess.

"That Danzo guy actually did something like this while I was away..."

The Third Hokage exhaled a thick puff of smoke, his aged brows furrowed tightly.

"But now, Danzo and his Root are playing a very important role in the war. Danzo is in charge of a large part of the village's intelligence work. I have too many things to deal with. If Danzo, it will inevitably have an impact on the occupation."

"Is it really necessary to Danzo?"

Meikyō had already stood on the opposite side of Danzo in the previous events, so naturally she hoped to seize this opportunity.

"Dan is the best intelligence ninja and can replace Danzo. Orochimaru is also a perfect ninja in every way. He previously served as a deputy in Root and is also a very suitable candidate. However, they are both serving as commanders on the front lines and obviously cannot return."

Hiruzen Sarutobi put down his pipe and said.

"But Third Hokage-sama, are we just going to let Danzo like this?"

Minato Namikaze continued to ask the Third Hokage.

He had heard that Danzo's reputation among Jonin wasn't very good, but he still respected the village's elders and seniors. He never expected Danzo to be this kind of person.

Hiruzen Sarutobi silently watched the two young men in front of him.

Minato Namikaze is the successor he favors; it's best if he doesn't get too involved with the dark side of these villages.

Uchiha Meikyō is a suitable candidate, but he is already the vice minister of the Konoha Military Police Force and has the second most influential voice in the Medical Department after Tsunade. If he were to be given some of the Root's authority, it would seem that Meikyō has too much power.

The Third Hokage are not at ease.

"This matter is my fault. I allowed Danzo to go too deep into the darkness. I will summon Danzo at the Hokage Building in a while and give you an explanation."

The Third Hokage ultimately made the same decision as before.

If we drag it out and then act as peacemakers to smooth things over, the matter can be dropped.

Minato Namikaze chose to continue trusting the Third Hokage.

Although Uchiha Meikyō guessed what the Third Hokage would do, Danzo was not the Danzo did it. He just made Danzo take the blame and then took advantage of the situation.

He was already at a good deal; he even gained two subordinates Jonin Uchiha and inherited Uchiha Setsuna's legacy.

Of course, if it could cause Danzo a little trouble, Meikyō would be very happy.

Hiruzen Sarutobi acted swiftly, giving Meikyō and Minato Namikaze a reply a day later.

Danzo was removed from his position as leader of Root Danzo, and Hiruzen Sarutobi direct leadership. In effect, Mitokado Homura assumed the position that Orochimaru had held, overseeing all matters related to Root.

Danzo felt very wronged.

Because he really didn't do anything, he was inexplicably blamed.

"Monkey! How dare you do such a thing while you were away! Now you want me to bear the consequences!"

In the Hokage's Office, Shimura Danzō roared angrily at the Third Hokage with a look of resentment on his face.

He's taken the blame for so many Third Hokage!

Previously, when the Third Hokage tried to make him take the blame, they would at least hint at it or discuss it with him. Now, they just dumped the blame on him without saying a word.

"Alright, Danzo, you know what you've done. The village is still in the midst of war, and for the sake of the village's unity, we have no choice but to sacrifice you for now."

The Third Hokage looked helpless as he tried to comfort Danzo.

"Hiruzen! Now that the village is in dire straits, I am indispensable!"

"Danzo, that's enough!"

"Hiruzen, you'll regret this!"

"Danzo, I am the Hokage!"

"Bang!"

The door was slammed shut.

Summer cicadas and winter snow, it's all but a fleeting glimpse into the cycle of life.

Springtime has arrived in the new year.

The Land of Fire, Konoha, Training Ground 3.

"Wind Breathing - First Form - Dust Whirlwind - Slash!"

"Water Breathing - Seventh Form - Drop Ripple Thrust!"

The sounds of clashing swords were incessant.

Shiranui Genma and Ebisu are currently engaged in a fierce battle.

Meikyō had already taught the two of them the Wind Breathing and Water Breathing from the Inner Breathing Technique six months ago, after their physical fitness had reached the required level.

However, as of now, they have not yet mastered all the sword forms corresponding to their respective Breathing Technique.

Meikyō learned it all by Sharingan with Three Tomoe. Hatake Kakashi's talent is among the best of all regular ninjas, and he has a high compatibility with Thunder Breathing. He has now mastered the first six forms of Thunder Breathing.

As for the seventh form of Honoikazuchi no Kami, Agatsuma Zenitsu in another world did not undergo the same life-and-death training with Tanjiro as in the original timeline, nor did he experience the betrayal of his senior brother or his grandfather's seppuku as atonement. Therefore, he naturally did not develop the ultimate Thunder Breathing technique.

The situation of Might and his son is somewhat similar to that of Kakashi.

In terms of Ninjutsu, their talent is far inferior to that of the genius Kakashi, but they are excellent in Taijutsu.

Their bodies, honed through countless trials, and their unwavering will, as resilient as a rock, made their compatibility with the Stone Breathing incredibly high. In terms of learning the five forms of the Stone Breathing, they were not much slower than Kakashi.

Furthermore, they further improved the Stone Breathing based on the original Meikyō, making it more suitable for themselves—thanks to the experience Might Duy accumulated over the past twenty years in perfecting the Eight Gates Released Formation.

Therefore, the duel between Might Guy and Kakashi was far more intense than that between Shiranui Genma and Ebisu.

Half of the training ground was covered with deep pits and sword marks.

"Kakashi, do your best!"

Nohara Rin stood on the sidelines, jumping and waving to cheer Kakashi on.

"Cut..."

Uchiha Obito head away, looking jealous.

To be honest, he was quite envious of Kakashi and Might Guy.

Because they both mastered Professor Meikyō's Breathing Technique completely.

However, Uchiha Obito was different.

At Minato Namikaze's request, and also out of consideration for their shared clan, Meikyō agreed to teach Uchiha Obito the Breathing Technique, passing on the Flame Breathing method to him.

In the original timeline, Uchiha Obito became an unforgivable person for various reasons. However, in this world, he hasn't done those things yet. If something were to be done to Uchiha Obito because of this, not to mention anything else, Meikyō himself would face a lot of criticism and break ties with Minato Namikaze.

However, now that the world has changed so much, it remains to be seen whether those things will still happen to Uchiha Obito.

Meikyō is also confident that with her current strength, she is capable of making more changes.

If the same thing happens as in the original timeline, Meikyō is confident that he can personally eliminate Uchiha Obito.

Uchiha Obito's foundation was not as good as some of his contemporaries, so he started learning Inner Breathing Technique a month later than Shiranui Genma and Ebisu.

In five months, I only learned two forms of Flame Breathing.

"Wow, Meikyō's amazing. Kakashi and Guy are probably stronger than we were at the same age now."

Minato Namikaze stood with his arms crossed in a corner of the training field, a warm smile on his face, and said...

"Kakashi's strength should have reached the standard of Jonin by now, and Guy is close to it as well. They should be able to break our record, or at least Kakashi definitely can."

Meikyō looked at the two people fighting on the field and said.

Both he and Minato Namikaze became Jonin at the age of fourteen.

In fact, when Meikyō was twelve years old, he Jonin. However, at that time, he had not yet mastered the second Chakra Nature Transformation, and his own merits were also slightly insufficient. Therefore, he was only Special Jonin at that time.

As for those who were faster than them, only Orochimaru became Jonin at the age of thirteen.

"You seem to have more faith in Kakashi than I do."

Minato Namikaze said with a smile.

Meikyō has no doubt that Kakashi can become Jonin at a younger age than they did.

In the original timeline, Kakashi became Jonin at the age of twelve, and now that he's even stronger, he'll only become one sooner.

"You lost."

With a flash of lightning, Kakashi held the White Fang short sword in front of Might Guy's neck.

"Kakashi, as expected of you! But in the next duel, I might just be the one to win!"

Might Guy put away his nunchucks and gave a thumbs-up.

Kakashi risked injury to seize the opportunity, and although he won, his arm was injured by Might Guy.

"I'll wait."

Kakashi spoke indifferently, but his heart was far from calm.

At the beginning, the gap in strength between him and Might Guy was still very large. Although Kakashi could not kill Might Guy instantly, he could basically end the battle within a few moves.

But later on, Might Guy was able to hold his own against him for a long time, and even now, they can keep the game close and have a certain chance of winning.