Chapter 145: Chapter 145: Danzo: The Advantage is Mine
The Hyuga clan.
In the courtyard, Hinata Hyuga and Hiashi Hyuga were sparring.
Since both of them possessed the Byakugan[b]Byakugan[/b], every move they made was directed at the vital parts.
Of course, there was a huge gap in strength.
Hinata Hyuga couldn't possibly hurt an elite Jonin[b]Jonin[/b].
Hiashi Hyuga also didn't use full force and controlled his strength.
It looked dangerous, but in fact, it was just a guiding spar.
Bang!
Hiashi Hyuga took half a step back and nodded secretly.
The strength was good.
He had already noticed that Hinata Hyuga had made great progress recently.
It wasn't in the Gentle Fist[b]Gentle Fist[/b] or the Byakugan[b]Byakugan[/b], but in physical fitness.
Hiashi Hyuga even suspected whether she had secretly consumed some powerful tonics.
But it was impossible.
This kind of speculation seemed too absurd.
After more than ten minutes, the two stopped sparring.
After all, Hinata Hyuga was too young, and her Chakra[b]Chakra[/b] wasn't enough to support her to continue fighting.
But Hiashi Hyuga was quite satisfied.
"Hinata."
Rinka Hyuga, holding Hanabi Hyuga, took out a silk scarf[b]silk scarf[/b] and said, "Wipe the sweat off and take a rest."
Seeing this scene, Hiashi Hyuga showed a smile.
Just then, Hizashi Hyuga walked in.
"You guys talk."
Rinka Hyuga said tactfully, "Hanabi should be hungry. I'll go and feed her something."
She also took Hinata Hyuga away on purpose.
"Hizashi, you're not at the Hokage Building[b]Hokage Building[/b]. How come you have time to come back?"
Hiashi Hyuga turned around and asked in a flat tone.
"Clan leader, there's something that needs your decision."
After bowing, Hizashi Hyuga told Hiashi about what Natsume had requested.
Since Hiashi Hyuga had used the Caged Bird Seal[b]Caged Bird Seal[/b], Hizashi Hyuga no longer called him brother, but clan leader.
This represented the strict regulations of the Hyuga clan.
"Agree to him."
Hiashi Hyuga didn't hesitate at all.
"Why?"
Hizashi Hyuga was puzzled and asked, "This will offend the two Hokage advisors[b]Hokage advisors[/b]."
"Hizashi, you're being stupid."
Hiashi Hyuga shook his head and asked, "Natsume is the Hokage[b]Hokage[/b]'s disciple. Would he ask you for help on his own?"
"Does the Hokage[b]Hokage[/b] mean it?"
Hizashi Hyuga immediately grasped the situation and showed an enlightened look.
"The Hokage[b]Hokage[/b] has just taken office. Different from The Third, she has a fiery temper. She probably wants to take this opportunity to pull the two Hokage advisors[b]Hokage advisors[/b] down."
Hiashi Hyuga nodded and instructed, "Hizashi, try your best to cooperate. This is a good opportunity."
He couldn't admit that he was afraid of Natsume.
But Hizashi Hyuga thought this temporary reasoning made a lot of sense.
Tsunade, as a young and ambitious Hokage[b]Hokage[/b], would never allow anyone to share her power.
At this time, if the Hyuga clan helped, it would definitely win the Hokage[b]Hokage[/b]'s favor.
"Hizashi, you need to remember."
Hiashi Hyuga said seriously, "The reason the Hyuga clan has remained stable until now is that it can comprehend and uphold the Hokage[b]Hokage[/b]'s orders, no matter who the Hokage[b]Hokage[/b] is. Just like the branch family[b]branch family[/b] of the Hyuga clan upholding the main family[b]main family[/b]."
"Yes."
Hizashi Hyuga's face looked a bit gloomy.
This was undoubtedly a caution.
Make him remember that even if he has some power now, he can only serve the main family.
"You can leave now."
Hiashi waved his hand.
The authority of the clan leader surpasses that of an older brother.
For the long - standing traditions and rules of the Hyuga clan, he had to be ruthless.
Time passed quickly.
Danzo's residence.
Since losing Root, Danzo had returned to live in the Shimura clan's residence.
Although the original story didn't mention much about the Shimura clan, it didn't mean it was weak.
As one of the founding ninja clans of the village and having produced Danzo, a Hokage, its development was naturally good.
"Lord Danzo."
Tatsuma Aburame, wearing a black robe, appeared and knelt on one knee, saying, "Two Hokage advisors want to see you."
"Let them in."
Danzo narrowed his eyes slightly.
Although Root had been disbanded, its main members still served him. So he knew exactly what was happening in the Hokage Building.
Just three days ago, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado almost got into a fight with Hizashi Hyuga because of a disagreement.
It was finally stopped by Tsunade, but a grudge has been formed.
The problem is that if they keep encroaching bit by bit, in two years, their positions as Hokage advisors will be nothing but a formality.
Who could stand it?
Not long after, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado entered the hall together.
"You finally came to see an old pal when there's trouble."
Danzo held his walking stick with both hands and said casually.
Both of them were surprised, which meant that although he was out of power, he still had remarkable intelligence - gathering abilities.
In fact, the training in Root was far more intense than the Will of Fire.
Members who entered Root, no matter how they were before, would become loyal dogs of Danzo afterwards.
Those so - called 'Root' people had no names, no emotions, no past, no future, only missions.
At the same time, for the sake of secrecy, everyone was cursed with the Cursed Seal (Seal of Tongue Vortex Root Eradication)[b]Cursed Seal (Seal of Tongue Vortex Root Eradication)[/b].
They couldn't say anything about Danzo.
This was why it was as if Root hadn't been disbanded.
Those who have fallen into darkness are hard to pull back.
"Danzo."
Koharu Utatane stepped forward and said, "We're all old friends, so I won't beat around the bush. I just want to ask you, do you still want to be the Hokage?"
Danzo's face darkened immediately, and he asked, "Do you have a way?"
Oh!
"Kill Tsunade, and you'll be the Hokage."
Koharu Utatane took a deep breath and said, "Tsunade's strength is far inferior to Hiruzen's. You have a good chance of succeeding."
"Hiruzen is old and has been hit hard by the loss of his son and grandson."
Homura Mitokado continued, "If Tsunade dies, he won't act as the Hokage again like he did after Minato's death. Instead, he'll find someone else."
A look of interest flashed in Danzo's eyes.
Based on what they said, it's truly a great opportunity.
Hiruzen Sarutobi had no intention of managing Konoha.
Jiraiya had left.
Although Orochimaru failed to show up last time, there should be no problem this time.
With the support of Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, the position of Hokage was within reach.
The only thing to solve was Tsunade.
The most troublesome things for her are the Yin Seal[b]Yin Seal[/b] and the Strength of a Hundred Technique[b]Strength of a Hundred Technique[/b].
Not to mention how powerful they are in combat, but they are really hard to deal with.
However, Danzo Shimura also has a way to counter them.
The Sealing Technique[b]Sealing Technique[/b].
After the Uzumaki Clan was destroyed, the Sealing Team[b]Sealing Team[/b] of Konoha was established.
Many high - level members also learned the Sealing Technique[b]Sealing Technique[/b].
Among them, the best practitioners are Minato Namikaze, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Danzo Shimura.
As long as the Sealing Technique[b]Sealing Technique[/b] can restrain Tsunade, the rest of the things will be easier.
The Yin Seal[b]Yin Seal[/b] and the Strength of a Hundred Technique[b]Strength of a Hundred Technique[/b] have their limits. If she suffers several fatal injuries, she will find it hard to hold on.
"I can't take action in Konoha Village."
Danzo Shimura finally couldn't hold back. Becoming the Hokage[b]Hokage[/b] has been his greatest obsession.
He has waited from the time of the Third Hokage[b]Third Hokage[/b] until now, when Tsunade is the Fifth Hokage[b]Fifth Hokage[/b].
If he waits any longer, he'll be too old.
Moreover, without Root[b]Root[/b], it won't be long before everyone forgets about him.
By then, he'll have no more chances to become the Hokage[b]Hokage[/b].
He can't wait for Tsunade to step down.
"Two of us will figure out a way to lead Tsunade outside the village."
Homura Mitokado immediately said, "Then you can take action."
"Are you sure?"
A flash of worry crossed Koharu Utatane's eyes. "If Tsunade gets away, the three of us will find it hard to stay in Konoha Village."
"It doesn't matter. Tsunade is no match for this old man."
Danzo Shimura waved his hand confidently.
He has Wood Release[b]Wood Release[/b], the Sealing Technique[b]Sealing Technique[/b], and the Three - Tomoe Sharingan[b]Three - Tomoe Sharingan[/b].
Coupled with two uses of Izanagi[b]Izanagi[/b], it's enough to deal with Tsunade.
Moreover, he's not alone.
There are also his Root[b]Root[/b] members like Tatsuma Aburame, Torune Aburame, Fu Yamanaka, and Tanuki Shigaraki.
Each of them is a Jonin[b]Jonin[/b] - level Ninja[b]Ninja[/b].
In short, we've got the upper hand.
"It's best to lead Tsunade out alone."
Danzo Shimura added, "She has found several bodyguards recently. It's a bit of a hassle."
"Got it."
A confident look appeared on Homura Mitokado's face. "We can use Hiruzen's order as an excuse to lead her out."
"Alright."
Danzo Shimura has long since lost his feelings for Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Before, their relationship was very complicated.
But generally speaking, they complemented each other.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was like a leaf bathed in the sun, while he was like a root buried in the dark.
The two had cooperated many times and made outstanding contributions to maintaining the peace of Konoha.
However, as time passed, Danzo Shimura found that he was constantly frustrated and didn't gain any benefits.
Now, he's even been removed from his position, and Root[b]Root[/b] has been disbanded.
"Hiruzen, you gave up on me first."
Danzo Shimura's heart was as cold as ice. After dealing with Tsunade, Hiruzen Sarutobi would be next.
It's time to pay off the debt after all these years.
The Konoha Police Force[b]Konoha Police Force[/b].
With Kosuke Maruboshi taking office, this institution has started to operate again.
According to Natsume's suggestion, it has been divided into the Ninja[b]Ninja[/b] Department and the Villager Department to manage different matters.
Although Kosuke Maruboshi is a Genin[b]Genin[/b], he has extremely high prestige.
After Tsunade announced it, even Hiruzen Sarutobi had nothing to say.
Because in fact, the two are fellow apprentices.
Asuma Sarutobi is a whole generation younger.
Moreover, the crucial thing is that he is more powerful.
Hiruzen Sarutobi could only sigh that Asuma Sarutobi didn't have the destiny to become the Hokage.
After that, he decided to let Asuma Sarutobi be a team - leading Jonin and gradually work his way up to become one of the Konoha high - ups.
Since he had a master - disciple relationship with Tsunade, arranging this wasn't too difficult.
As for more, Hiruzen was simply unable to do more.
The deaths of his son and grandson had hit him too hard.
"Grandpa Kosuke."
Natsume knocked on the door and entered the office.
Kosuke Maruboshi was old, with all - white hair.
He originally wanted to refuse, but couldn't resist Natsume's persuasive words and emotional appeal.
Natsume said something like "Konoha is exhausted and it's a critical moment of survival, and we really need a veteran like you to step forward."
Kosuke Maruboshi was an absolute executor of the Will of Fire, so he agreed right away when he heard that.
"Oh, it's Natsume. What's the matter?"
"There's something that needs the Konoha Police Force to investigate."
Natsume took out a document and said, "Recently, a total of nine ninjas have died in explosions. They're all the same. I suspect there's someone causing trouble behind this."
To be honest, he could hardly believe that he'd found Danzo Shimura's handle so easily.
It could only be said that this guy was really blatant.
This experiment is mentioned in the original story. It's called [Gozu Tennō].
Based on Hashirama cells, they created a bomb - like summoned beast named [Nue].
It can continuously absorb Chakra, and when it reaches saturation, it will cause a huge explosion.
Danzo Shimura wanted to use it to protect Konoha and attack other ninja villages.
This operation was similar to what Kiri used to do by using the self - destruction of San.
It was just very unstable at this time and still in the experimental stage.
Natsume approached Kosuke Maruboshi because he valued his character and also wanted to give a big gift to the reborn Konoha Police Force.
This was definitely a big case that would shock Konoha and was enough to build its reputation.
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