From undercover in Konoha, to I am the Hokage!

Chapter 13: Fuck You, I'll Shadow You

In an instant, the entire Hokage's office fell into silence so deep that one could hear a pin drop.

Whether it was Minato Namikaze or Sakumo Hatake, they both glanced at the person at the center of the storm. Even though they knew it was unlikely, they were still prepared to take action at any time.

Danzo Shimura sat aside with his eyes closed.

Orochimaru folded his arms and looked at the young man who suddenly appeared in front of him with interest.

Only Uchiha Yayoi couldn't help but clench her fists. Although she was still trying hard to control her expression, one could clearly sense a sense of uneasiness emanating from her.

Sawara Kiri's expression remained unchanged.

As early as the moment he met Huisou in the Hokage Building, he had already prepared himself to face the current scene.

"call."

Sahara Kiri let out a long breath, his expression suddenly became very calm, and he met Sarutobi Hiruzen's majestic gaze directly without any fear:

"Of course this is also due to your negligence."

"Third generation sir."

Almost at the moment of hearing these words, the expressions of everyone present changed.

Even Sarutobi Hiruzen himself did not expect this to be the answer.

"fog?!"

Uchiha Yayoi, who was standing next to him, immediately grabbed his sleeve, trying to stop him from speaking next.

However, Sawara Kiri was like a completely desperate accuser, not giving in at all:

"Just as the information on your desk says, the Sawara clan has followed the ideas of the first generation since my grandfather's generation and joined the Hidden Leaf Village as ninjas. My grandfather is a ninja, my parents are ninjas, and my sister and I are also ninjas!"

"During the First Shinobi World War, my elders fearlessly followed the orders of the Nidaime and you, went to the front lines of the battlefield, and returned to the village as martyrs, sacrificing their lives for Konoha."

“But what have we, the children of the victims, gained?”

His heartbeat kept accelerating under control, and his eyes seemed to turn red due to the overflowing emotions.

Just like a real rebellious fifteen-year-old boy, he was completely controlled by his emotions and couldn't even control himself as he took a step towards the simple desk in front of him.

The Anbu guarding beside him immediately appeared and tried to stop him, but was stopped by Sarutobi Hiruzen with a wave of his hand.

Sawara Kiri's voice continued:
"Since my parents died when I was five years old, the pension received in the temporary account was only one-third of the stipulated standard. The limited meat supply in the village made it impossible for children of our age to even grab it. However, ninja orphans like us could get full protection and additional training equipment because of the protection of our family."

"After passing the ninja school selection, I was able to have basic food security, but apart from the pension, I only had seven taels of rice per day. Until my infant sister was three years old, she relied on this rice porridge to survive."

"Children in my situation would even abandon their younger children on the street to be adopted or to starve to death."

“Even village-run orphanages won’t accept babies who can’t take care of themselves because there are limited places and they are totally understaffed.”

"It was not until I graduated from Ninja School at the age of ten that I received the inheritance left by my deceased parents."

"However, because our house was damaged during the war, the cost of repairs alone has used up more than 90% of the funds in the passbook."

"Only children like Minato-kun, who are naturally intelligent and have the ability to manage themselves, and who show extraordinary talents at a very young age, or children of some noble family like Uzumaki Kushina, can be given adequate living security and training conditions."

Namikaze Minato was stunned when he heard this.

Sawara Kiri finally came to the front of the desk with slow steps, looking down at Sarutobi Hiruzen who was sitting on the wide chair, but his voice became calmer:
"even so."

"After all, Konoha has supported my family and I still truly love this village and would give my life for it."

"but."

"But I don't want my last family members to experience the same hard times I had when I was young, struggling to support the family."

"Until now, Yukie has finally become a mature ninja."

"I think she should be able to live on her own."

"So, it's time for me to give everything for Konoha."

Having said that, Sawara Kiri lowered his head slightly as if accepting his fate, waiting for his fate.

Danzo Shimura next to him twitched his brows suddenly.

Sarutobi Hiruzen glanced at him.

The entire Hokage office fell into silence in another sense.

However, the terrifying and intimidating aura just now had disappeared without anyone noticing.

"boom!"

"Such a thing actually exists!"

Suddenly, Sarutobi Hiruzen slammed the table, and his angry roar immediately resounded throughout the room.

"Strict investigation! Strict investigation must be carried out!"

Then, he sighed as if he felt extremely sorry: "The orphans of the martyrs actually experienced such unfair treatment. This is a big thing that affects the whole village."

"Mist, you should have told me earlier!"

As they spoke, even the way they addressed each other became much more intimate.

Ah.

Sawara Kirin didn't say anything, just kept his head down.

There is not a trace of fabrication in what he just said; it is all true.

What’s worse is that many of these orphans were pulled into the roots and became death warriors.

just.

Anyone who can stand before the Hokage will naturally not experience these things.

Anyone who can't even stand before the Hokage certainly can't say these words.

Don’t be fooled by the fact that in the original work Naruto is always hanging around in the Hokage’s office and going to a restaurant every day. That is a treatment that only the Twelve Guardians of Konoha can enjoy, and only the Jinchūriki, the children of famous families, and the genius test-takers can enjoy.

What's more, Sarutobi Hiruzen said he didn't know, so does that mean he really doesn't know?
It’s hard to say about Sawara Kiri.

Of course, he doesn't care.

The image he has created now is actually enough to transform him from a "little transparent" person to the focus of the village's publicity.

Roots are growing and sprouts are blooming!

Having experienced injustice and hardship since childhood, he still wants to give everything for the will of fire.

Extremely loyal!

Such a clear stance, such a bumpy experience.

Not to mention passing Sarutobi Hiruzen's level, you have to pass all 100 levels.

This is the public opinion demand during wartime, and it is also a political demand!
As a mature politician, Sarutobi Hiruzen thought quickly about this and immediately realized a way to turn the situation around and at the same time severely strike a blow to Shimura Danzo's arrogance.

If this little brother of his doesn't get beaten up every now and then, he'll be taking advantage of you.

The key point lies in Sawara Kiri who is in front of him!

"Mist-kun."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's tone softened a bit, and he said kindly, "Regarding what happened to you, your sister, and all the orphans of Konoha, the village will definitely give you an explanation."

"You should stay at home and have a good rest these few days."

"The village will first conduct a merit review for your contribution this time, and will also conduct a special ability review on you in order to assess a suitable level for you."

He stood up, patted him on the shoulder like an elder, and said earnestly:
"I saw that your dream on the Ninja School Graduation Exam was "I want to become a Hokage", right?"

"Young people like you are the real future of Konoha."

Sawara Kiri finally couldn't hold it in any longer, and tried to press the corners of his mouth downwards. His voice was faintly trembling, as if he had finally burst out under the pressure of a long-accumulated feeling of grievance:

"Yes!"

"Sandaime-sama!"

What a scene that is in line with the will of fire.

You are kind and I am filial.

How comforting.

Hatake Sakumo watched this scene quietly, feeling equally excited, with a bright gleam in his eyes.

Uchiha Yayoi breathed a sigh of relief.

Danzo Shimura and Orochimaru looked calm, as if they had no feelings about this at all.

Only Minato Namikaze.

He looked at Sawara Kiri, whose expression was throbbing, and who was suppressing her strong emotions, even her body was shaking slightly.

Subconsciously, his mind emerged with the scene he had witnessed when he arrived at the scene before, as well as the terrifying sense of crisis that seemed to penetrate deep into his heart.

For some reason, he felt a subtle sense of disharmony in his heart.

He is well aware of how talented he is.

In terms of both intelligence and talent, Minato Namikaze believed that he was far superior to his peers.

However, Sawara Kiri had been hiding right under his nose for so long that he didn't even feel the slightest bit of abnormality.

Is this man really what everyone sees now?

A hint of inquiry arose inadvertently in Minato Namikaze's heart.

Wait until the group leaves.

The door to the Hokage's office closed, and Orochimaru left with it.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, who had a kind and pleased look on his face just now, suddenly changed his expression and looked coldly and solemnly at Shimura Danzo who was standing beside him.

"Danzo, don't you have anything to say?"

Shimura Danzo looked calm: "That money was not spent on me. It was just a necessary price to pay for Konoha."

Sarutobi Hiruzen immediately became furious and shouted:

"Bastard!"

"I didn't allocate funds for the orphanage so that you can transfer them to the Root!"

Shimura Danzo, however, refused to give in at all, and had no intention of giving up this financial power. He also raised his voice:
"What do you know? Even if orphans with no self-control get the money, how much of it can they spend on meaningful things? It has no positive effect on Konoha at all! Isn't it enough to take care of their food and drink?"

"Only by selecting those who are qualified among them to join the Root can we bring intelligence, spies, and foreign bases to Konoha!"

"Do you think that all the achievements that the Root Department obtains from abroad every year are for nothing?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen became more and more furious: "It's meaningless? What does it mean to have two geniuses of the same generation, Namikaze Minato and Sahara Kiri? How many such geniuses are there in Konoha who are buried in the orphanage and in your hands!"

Shimura Danzo sneered, "They are just a lucky few."

"Since the founding of Konoha, how many Orochimaru and Jiraiya have there been in the entire village?"

"The Root is the one that maintains Konoha's safety in secret."

Sarutobi Hiruzen's expression suddenly became calm, and even his tone lowered: "In short, the Sawara Kiri incident must be resolved immediately."

"As a price, the Konoha Orphanage and its related financial systems will be taken over by the Anbu."

"Next time you want to select someone, report it to the Anbu first."

"Also, bring up the head of the Root Finance Management Department. He will be in charge this time."

Danzo Shimura was stunned when he heard this and stared at him, as if he had not expected that Sarutobi would make such a fuss.

Isn't it just an orphan who suffered a little injustice?
Noticing his silence, Sarutobi Hiruzen said coldly:
"Didn't you understand?"

Danzo Shimura said nothing, turned around and walked towards the gate.

Just before leaving the house, he paused for a moment and said in a harsh voice:
"Hiruzen, you're going to regret this."

Sarutobi Hiruzen turned a blind eye and responded calmly:
"Danzo, I am the Hokage."

(End of this chapter)