Uchiha, starting from the destruction of the ninja world

Chapter 26 Danzo's temper is getting weirder and weirder

Konoha Village, Hokage's office.

Upon hearing this information, Hiruzen Sarutobi sat upright at his desk, his face extremely grim.

My heart was somewhat at ease thanks to Jiraiya and Tsunade's successful return.

But the new information Kakashi revealed filled him with renewed fear...

"The Rinnegan? And Orochimaru?"

The Third Hokage knew that Itachi Uchiha had infiltrated the Akatsuki organization...

But he never imagined that this organization would possess the legendary Rinnegan!

How could a bloodline limit that exists only in myths and legends actually appear in the ninja world?

"What exactly does the Akatsuki organization want to achieve?"

"What good would it do them to destroy the ninja world? What is the reason they claim to feel pain?"

Kakashi was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "The Akatsuki's infiltration of Amegakure might be related to the history of the Fourth Shinobi World War..."

This seemingly simple statement clearly depicts the Akatsuki organization's almost insane logic of destroying everything and exchanging grief for so-called peace.

It struck a nerve with Jiraiya, touching upon his deepest pain...

Jiraiya took a deep breath...

For a moment, his gaze...

It's as if we've traveled through time...

He saw Nagato, Konan, and Yahiko, the three children he had personally taught in Amegakure many years ago.

Their young and innocent faces kept flashing through his mind...

In the blink of an eye, they seemed to distort into cold and painful faces.

Yahiko, Nagato, Konan, and the others actually went down this path...

Jiraiya was filled with guilt and self-blame.

But Jiraiya quickly came to his senses, and his eyes became clear.

"I'm going to Amegakure to find out for myself what's going on."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was taken aback, then frowned immediately: "Jiraiya, you..."

"Teacher, only I am suitable to go there."

"The Rinnegan might be related to those children... I must take responsibility for this myself."

"It's most appropriate for me to investigate the matter of Amegakure."

After Jiraiya finished speaking, he forced a smile, trying to ease the heavy atmosphere: "As for Tsunade... I think she's more suited to stay and succeed as the Fifth Hokage."

"Hey! You idiot, don't make these decisions for me without my permission!"

Tsunade glared at Jiraiya with displeasure.

Despite her verbal protests, she knew that the current situation in Konoha no longer allowed them to delay any longer, and taking over the position of Hokage seemed to be an inescapable responsibility for her.

Looking at the somber atmosphere inside the room...

Kakashi was caught in a deep internal struggle.

He should have revealed Obito's true identity right now...

But whenever the words are about to come out, I always hesitate and can't bring myself to speak.

He simply couldn't understand why he was so determined to protect Obito, even to the point of lying to everyone and shifting all the blame onto the Akatsuki organization in Amegakure.

Own...

"By the way, old man, Kakashi told us on his way here that he wanted to become Hokage."

At that moment, Jiraiya's words interrupted Kakashi's thoughts...

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at Kakashi, his eyes filled with satisfaction...

It seems that ever since the fourth generation died in battle...

Kakashi, who had been isolating himself, finally felt relieved...

Meeting the Third Hokage's gaze, Kakashi lowered his head, feeling a pang of self-reproach.

He knew he was no longer pure...

That short essay ignited his hope...

It quietly took root and sprouted deep in his heart, even filling him with an unbearable sympathy and understanding for his former comrade Obito.

Kakashi lowered his eyes, pondering deeply the true and hidden thought deep within his heart.

He didn't think everything he was doing was right, but at that moment he couldn't control himself from protecting Obito.

I just want to protect my companions.

The mission and the village are important, but your companions are just as important...

"A person who cannot protect his comrades does not deserve to be called a ninja."

This contradiction and struggle almost tore his heart in two.

In any case, now is not the time to reveal the whole truth.

On the other hand, since Jiraiya was determined to leave Amegakure, Hiruzen agreed...

"You must be very careful..."

Jiraiya burst into laughter upon hearing this: "Don't worry, old man..."

After arranging this matter, Hiruzen looked at Kakashi and smiled.

Kakashi is, after all, a direct descendant of the Hokage lineage.

If he, as a key member of the new generation, is willing to pull himself together, that would be wonderful...

"Kakashi, from now on you will leave the Anbu and join Tsunade as my bodyguards at the Five Kage Summit."

Kakashi might not know the meaning of the title "Holy Kage's bodyguard," but Tsunade and Jiraiya certainly do...

The old man included Kakashi in the Hokage reserve for training.

"yes!"

As the crowd gradually dispersed, the office returned to silence, leaving only Hiruzen Sarutobi alone.

For a moment, he felt a little tired...

The duties of the Hokage had never been so difficult for him.

The date for the Five Kage Summit has been set; it will be held in the Land of Iron in two days.

This time, he had to go in person to meet with the leaders of the other ninja villages and discuss the future of the ninja world.

Hiruzen repeatedly rehearsed various possible scenarios in his mind, making sure that every step was meticulous and appropriate to ensure that Konoha remained as solid as a rock amidst the impending turmoil.

Just as he finished making these arrangements, a familiar yet chilling aura suddenly appeared in the room without warning.

"Hiruzen..."

A deep, gloomy voice rang out, and Danzo slowly emerged from the shadows, his face, half-hidden under bandages, exuding an indescribable coldness.

Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of impatience and wariness.

He didn't turn to look at Danzo, and said with annoyance, "What are you doing here again?"

Danzo smiled faintly, but a chilling aura emanated from that smile: "Tsunade is back?"

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen felt a surge of anger: "This is none of your business, Danzo. Why did you specifically come to ask about this?"

Danzo's eyes suddenly sharpened...

He slightly raised his head, his only visible eye revealing scrutiny and dissatisfaction, and his tone gradually hardened.

"Do you really think Tsunade is suitable for the Hokage position?"

"Danzo, don't forget, I am the Hokage of Konoha. My decisions are not for you to question."

"you?"

"Hiruzen, you are ultimately too naive. The current situation requires an iron fist and decisiveness, not your kind of hesitant sentimentality."

Hiruzen looked at Danzo with a mocking smile: "I've always known exactly what I'm doing."

"Danzo, if you still have any sense, you should reflect on whether your current image is consistent with that of a Hokage bathed in sunlight."

The one basking in the sunlight is the Hokage.

The subtext is...

And you, you only deserve to exist in the shadows...

These words would have angered Danzo in the past, but now he remained indifferent as he stared at Hiruzen.

"Hiruzen, you will regret your decision today sooner or later."

The same dialogue, but with different tones...

Watching Danzo's departing figure, Hiruzen Sarutobi muttered to himself, "Strange... Danzo's personality seems to be getting weirder and weirder. Is it because he's getting old?"