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Chapter 55 Danzo, Land of Water
Within the Land of Water, in the damp and chilly air.
Danzo stood on a secluded high ground, gazing at the distant land shrouded in a misty rain.
Ambition is like the constant, fine raindrops, dense and all-pervasive.
Back when Danzo served as Hokage's assistant...
Taking advantage of the chaos within Kirigakure, he secretly planted a large number of Root's pawns, firmly establishing himself in this war-torn country.
Seeking an opportunity to incite even greater chaos...
He was well aware that these pieces could play a significant role if used properly.
What surprised Danzo was that he had just betrayed Konoha...
An invitation from the Land of Water arrived in his hands first.
The Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure, upon learning of his defection from Konoha, extended an olive branch to him, expressing his willingness to unconditionally accept all the power of Konoha's Root.
This unexpected invitation stirred something within Danzo, instantly clarifying his previously uncertain next move.
In fact, for Danzo, this invitation was a rare opportunity.
The Hidden Mist Village's proactive attitude immediately dispelled all his concerns.
Of course, Danzo was not without his doubts. He knew all too well that Kirigakure, this mysterious and internally chaotic ninja village, was known for its intrigue and betrayal.
Behind the Mizukage's overtures may lie a larger conspiracy and trap.
But Danzo didn't care...
He is no longer the same person he was in the past.
The immense power he wielded was enough to control the Water Shadow...
Thinking of this, Danzo's lips curled into a confident yet sinister smirk: "The Mizukage, huh...?"
Hidden Mist Village...
Even the entire Water Kingdom will be under his control, becoming a springboard for him to realize his greater ambitions.
On the other side, Tobirama Senju rubbed his head...
"Such a serious incident happened in Amegakure, and you only told me now?"
In the Hokage's temporary office, Tobirama Senju, who had just finished a whole night of work and arranged the daytime supply collection operation, was now staring at Jiraiya, who looked embarrassed, with a gloomy expression.
Jiraiya's expression turned slightly unpleasant. He had only come to give Tobirama a routine report on the surveillance of Kakashi and Naruto.
It was only then that he remembered to tell Tobirama and Hiruzen about Amegakure.
As Tobirama listened to Jiraiya's report, his expression grew increasingly grim...
Tobirama was somewhat speechless: "When Danzo appeared in Amegakure that day, didn't you suspect his motives? Besides, it involved such important information as the Rinnegan, and you've been keeping it from us until now?"
Jiraiya stammered as he explained, "Well... I was indeed negligent before, I didn't realize the situation was so serious..."
Tobirama stared coldly at him: "So, that Payne was your former student?"
"yes..."
Jiraiya nodded cautiously, his expression a mixture of guilt and complex emotions.
Rinnegan...
Moreover, judging from Pain's words, it seems unlikely that he will bow down to the Five Great Ninja Villages.
"Since you knew your student possessed such immense power, and even had a fierce conflict with Danzo, why didn't you report it sooner?"
This information is all crucial...
Tobirama's tone was extremely stern, and his expression carried a hint of anger at his son's lack of ambition.
Jiraiya was speechless for a moment, his face extremely embarrassed.
He knew he had handled the situation poorly, so he could only lower his head and remain silent, daring not to offer any further explanation.
"Furthermore, Danzo deliberately provoked your student... What was his purpose? Could it be that there's something we don't know about involving the corrupted Sharingan and Rinnegan?"
Tobirama Senju sighed deeply, pressed his forehead, and felt an overwhelming sense of irritability and exhaustion.
The Jiraiya in front of me is not bad in strength, but he is carefree and irresponsible, and often acts without any sense of propriety.
His clumsy and simple-minded nature is quite similar to that of his older brother Hashirama, but unfortunately he is far from possessing Hashirama's formidable strength to suppress the ninja world.
Moreover, he had heard that this guy had some strange bad habits.
How could a man like that be worthy of his granddaughter Tsunade?
Also, the personality of that Akatsuki leader...
Tobirama compiled and documented this series of intelligence gathering activities...
He hasn't returned for decades, and the village is a mess of people and things...
They are all completely unfamiliar now.
The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, stood quietly to the side...
He remained expressionless and silent, seemingly having no intention of intervening.
A moment later, Tobirama looked up again and said sternly, "Now, tell me in detail everything that happened in Amegakure that day, without omitting any details!"
Compared to the third generation...
Jiraiya was also somewhat afraid of this Second Hokage...
He quickly gathered his thoughts and recounted in detail the entire process of arriving at Amegakure, discovering Danzo's conflict with Pain, and Kakashi's arrival to resolve the situation.
Tobirama listened quietly, his pen constantly taking notes.
He pondered for a moment, then astutely pressed, "So, you mean Kakashi saved Danzo before you did?"
Jiraiya was slightly taken aback, then subconsciously nodded in acknowledgment...
"Yes, at that time Pain had already launched an attack on Danzo and the others. In order to prevent the Konoha ninja from being slaughtered, Kakashi did not hesitate to stand in front of Pain."
"Even you realize that Danzo's appearance is strange, yet he still chooses to protect him?"
Jiraiya was speechless upon hearing this.
He wanted to say something to explain, but for a moment he couldn't find the right words to defend Kakashi.
He really wanted to say that back then, he felt Kakashi was exactly what a Hokage should be like...
But seeing Tobirama's cold expression, he immediately shrank back...
Tobirama pressed further, "Did Kakashi and Danzo leave Amegakure together? Where did you go during that time?"
Jiraiya quickly explained, "I... I only met up with Kakashi later, and we returned to Konoha together..."
Upon hearing this, Tobirama said, "So, Kakashi had plenty of time to have in-depth exchanges with Danzo while he was in Amegakure? Perhaps even reached some kind of understanding?"
You wouldn't know unless you asked, and once you did, everything seemed suspicious...
Jiraiya looked flustered and was about to explain when Tobirama coldly waved him off, saying, "Never mind, I roughly understand."
"Go back and keep an eye on Kakashi and Naruto. Report any movement immediately, without any concealment!"
"yes..."
Jiraiya nodded in relief and quickly turned to leave.
After Jiraiya left, the room fell silent, leaving only Tobirama and Hiruzen.
After a moment of silence, he finally spoke: "Now that things have developed to this point, it's basically certain that Kakashi and Danzo are involved..."
The room remained quiet, and Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent...
Seeing the monkey's expression, Tobirama's tone softened for once: "Are you very dissatisfied with me?"
Hiruzen said calmly, "No, perhaps this is what a true Hokage should be like."
They answered so lightly, like a soft cotton ball.
Looking at Hiruzen's appearance, Tobirama clenched his fists...
I really want to punch that old monkey...