From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 148 A Long-Awaited Wish Finally Fulfilled: 3.5 Hokage!

The four major ninja villages of Mist, Cloud, Sand, and Rock have simultaneously declared war!

At this moment, Hiruzen Sarutobi was recalling in his mind whether he had committed some heinous crime.
Otherwise, what merit or ability did Hiruzen Sarutobi possess to make the four great ninja villages, who were hostile to each other and harbored deep-seated hatred for one another, choose to join forces and declare war on Konoha!
Stay calm, stay calm! The Hokage must not panic, much less lose composure!
In particular, if even he, the Hokage, panics in front of thousands of Konoha ninjas, it will inevitably cause unnecessary chaos!

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath and repeated it several times before he finally managed to lower his blood pressure.

However, his increasingly rapid heartbeat and the bulging veins on his forehead gradually blurred his vision. Suppressing the dizziness, he grabbed Koharu, who was sitting next to him, gritted his teeth, and said in a low, hoarse voice, "Koharu, Menyan...go...go and call Danzo!"

"Hiruzen, you have to hold on!"

Koharu, who was turning the room, also realized that now was not the time to fight for power, so she quickly went to call for help.

But just then, another member of the secret service appeared.

Ignoring the commotion below, he lowered his voice and said anxiously, "Lord Hokage, an urgent report from Kumogakure!"

Can I not listen?
Hiruzen Sarutobi had a feeling that this was definitely not good news.

However, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Minato Namikaze, and Muneki Uchiha, the only remaining high-level combat force in Konoha, made him very worried, so he braced himself and asked, "What is it?"

"Minato Namikaze has been successfully rescued and is on his way back to Konoha with Kushina Uzumaki," the Anbu reported.

Upon hearing this news, Hiruzen Sarutobi breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good, that's good."

This was probably the only good news he had heard so far, and he even felt his blood pressure drop significantly, which instantly eased his depressed mood.

"Oh right, where's Uchiha Munetsuki?" Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly remembered and asked.

Upon hearing this, the Anbu lowered their heads deeply and said in a trembling voice, "Uchiha Munetsuki killed the Third Raikage alone in Kumogakure. He was cut in half at the waist and his whereabouts are currently unknown."

Boom!

Hiruzen Sarutobi was struck dumb, his mind going completely blank for a moment.

His blood pressure, which had just eased somewhat, immediately felt like it was rushing to his head. He still couldn't quite believe it, his astonishment mixed with a hint of doubt: "What...what did you say? Say it again?"

"Reporting to the Hokage."

The Anbu member paused, then gritted his teeth and repeated, "Uchiha Munetsuki killed the Third Raikage alone in Kumogakure. He was cut in half at the waist and his whereabouts are currently unknown!"

"Ah, he killed the Third Raikage?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes were vacant, as if they had lost focus. He twitched his lips and gave a meaningless smile: "Heh, he killed the Raikage? Hahaha. He killed the Raikage!"

"Daily Slayer?"

Looking at the abnormal Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane suddenly felt a little worried.

"He killed the Raikage!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's forehead veins bulged, a metallic taste rose in his throat, his vision turned bloodshot, and he spat out a jet of blood.

Immediately afterwards, the world spun around him, and the dizziness and weightlessness caused him to fall straight backward.

Boom!
A heavy thud was heard.

The Third Hokage, who was on the podium, suddenly collapsed to the ground in front of numerous clans, ninjas, and civilians.

Koharu was stunned. The situation before her eyes was completely beyond her expectations. She didn't have time to catch him, or rather, she didn't even have time to react. She watched helplessly as Hiruzen Sarutobi hit the back of his head on the steps, then rolled several times in a sorry state before tumbling off the stage.

"Hiruzen!"

"Lord Hokage?!"

"Lord Hokage!"

The crowd seemed to be instantly ignited.

The Hokage, who was usually highly respected, powerful, and a pillar of strength, had actually lost his composure and rolled off the podium.

The shocking scene deeply stunned the genin and chunin present, as well as some civilians.

Countless people shouted and tried to rush forward, but they were blocked by the surrounding ANBU. Only a few Jonin were able to get close.

"Hiruzen! Hiruzen!" Koharu Utatane cried out in alarm, running down the street and picking up Hiruzen Sarutobi. "Wake up! Hold on! You can't be hurt!"

With the four great ninja villages declaring war simultaneously, Konoha absolutely cannot afford any more trouble!
If the Hokage, who is the backbone of the village, were to be harmed, it would be a huge blow, and even before the war began, it would cause Konoha to lose half of its confidence. Hiruzen Sarutobi was well aware of his current situation.

Konoha must not lose its Hokage.

Since being with Danzo, his body had been somewhat weak, not to mention the two consecutive episodes that caused him to suffer from sudden blood loss and heart palpitations.

Especially now, at this critical juncture when the four great ninja villages have declared war, someone has to step forward!
With Minato Namikaze absent, Orochimaru unsuitable for important tasks, Jiraiya and Tsunade gone from the village, and Muneki Uchiha unsuitable for crucial responsibilities, Hiruzen Sarutobi went through everyone in his mind in just a few seconds, only to sadly realize that he had no choice.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, barely holding on to his last breath, gripped Koharu Utatane tightly, his eyes blazing with fury: "Go! Go quickly and invite Danzo to temporarily assume the Hokage position!"

After saying that, his head lolled to the side and he fainted.

Koharu Utatane paused for half a second, took a deep breath, and knew she couldn't hesitate any longer. She had to maintain the situation as soon as possible. So she rallied herself and shouted to Hiruzen Sarutobi's confidant, "Rinkaku, did you hear Hiruzen's order?"

"Yes, sir."

After a half-second pause, Lin Jiao answered in a deep voice.

"What are you waiting for? Go and carry out the orders!"

Koharu Utatane's voice was stern, and she gave him a sharp look: "The rest of you, protect Hiruzen and take him to the hospital for treatment!"

With a heavy heart, Lin Jiao arrived at the headquarters of 'Root'.

A seductive and alluring figure sat in the shadows of the darkness, watching him walk in. With a languid tone, she said, "Aren't you Hiruzen's confidant? What brings you here to see me?"

After a moment of silence, Linjiao gritted his teeth and knelt on the ground: "By order of the Hokage, I request Lord Danzo to temporarily assume the position of Hokage."

Danzo on the platform was stunned for a full half minute before his brain could barely process what was happening. He stammered, "What...what did you say? What happened? Tell me quickly!"

"The Hokage suddenly received news that the four great ninja villages had simultaneously declared war on Konoha, and that Uchiha Muneki had killed the Raikage. Overwhelmed with anger and grief, he collapsed and fainted on the spot." Linjiao truthfully recounted the events that had just occurred: "Before he completely lost consciousness, for the sake of Konoha's greater good, the Hokage has decided to appoint you as the acting Hokage!"

Acting Hokage!

These four simple words ignited a raging fire in Danzo's heart.

"okay, I get it."

He tried to remain calm and said, "You go first, I'll be there in a bit."

Lin Jiao silently withdrew.

in the dark.

Danzo's lips curled up, gradually evolving from a low chuckle into a loud laugh and then into a maniacal laugh.

"Ha ha ha ha."

"Hahahaha"

"Hahahahahaha."

"Finally! Finally! Finally... it's my turn, Hiruzen!"

That beautiful and alluring face was now distorted by extreme emotional fluctuations, filled with an indescribable strangeness.

"Your subordinate congratulates Lord Danzo."

Ryoma Aburame silently stepped forward, looked at Danzo who was laughing wildly, and said in a completely calm voice, "In this way, the power of Root can expand once again!"

"This time, I'm going to take back everything I've lost!"

Danzo was full of confidence and ready to make great strides, sketching out a bright future in his mind.

On the surface, Aburame Ryoma was obedient and respectful, bowing his head and kneeling on one knee, but a strange smile appeared on his face.

The more extensive the 'roots' expand, the better it is for him.

Danzo was part of Root, but he would never know that the Root he created no longer belonged to him!
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February 7th, sunny.

Cleaning, buying New Year's goods, and I have to go to a wedding to take photos tomorrow. I'm so annoyed! What kind of company is this that makes people work during the New Year?!

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