From undercover in Konoha, to I am the Hokage!

Chapter 133 Shimura Danzo's Choice (5k)

If the news that the Third Raikage and his troops were killed on the battlefield was sudden bad news for the Hidden Cloud Village, then it was a shocking reversal for Konoha.

When all the knowledgeable Konoha jonin were feeling distressed and almost everyone thought that Konoha would have to fight a replica of the tragic defense of Kikyo Castle on the border with the Land of Lightning like the Land of Wind, Sawara Kiri suddenly, like a meteor, easily crushed the Third Raikage, who was regarded as the greatest strength of the entire Hidden Cloud Village and was faintly known as the strongest ninja in the entire ninja world.

The impact of this incident, both on Konoha as a whole and on Sawara Kiri personally, cannot be underestimated.

After hearing the news, almost all Konoha ninjas' first reaction was disbelief.

Then came ecstasy.

When they received the news that the Konoha front was advancing towards the Hidden Cloud Village, the enthusiasm and surprise reached a peak.

However, even in such an environment, there are still some who are happy and some who are worried.

Mitomon House.

Mizuto Menyan knelt in front of the table with a calm expression, slowly poured himself a cup of tea, and silently watched the tea stems in the cup float from horizontal to vertical in the misty air flow. His eyes seemed to be looking into the distance through the small teacup. He pondered for a long time without speaking.

He is still waiting for someone.

In a short while, while the teacup was still warm, many people had already entered the private residence one after another.

The first person to arrive was Utane Koharu, followed by Sarutobi, Ino-Shikacho and several other leaders of the organization he founded.

Don't underestimate the position of Hokage advisor.

As close comrades of the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, both Mito Kado En and Utane Koharu hold considerable power in the village, and are involved in both economics, politics and the military - to control such a large force, they naturally need a lot of manpower.

However, when Mito Menyan took a look around, he saw that the number of people that usually filled the entire study room was now reduced by half.

Obviously, many people have keenly noticed the unspeakable contradiction between them and the three members of the "Entire Bank Group". At this time, they have changed from standing firmly on one side to sitting on the fence, waiting for the two sides to decide the outcome.

As for the people sitting here now, they can't be said to be very loyal. Some of them may have even surrendered to the "Zenhang Group". The reason they are still here is simply because the outcome is still unknown, or they feel that with the status of Mitomon and others, even if they are defeated, they will not lose so badly, and at least they can still retain a certain degree of power - in short, it's just speculation and luck.

Unfortunately, his close comrade-in-arms, Utane Koharu, did not see things as clearly as he did.

After noticing the missing seats in the room, Koharu Utane, who already had a bad temper, couldn't help but curse:
"These ungrateful bastards."

"All right."

Noticing the subtle emotions that were vaguely revealed by the people around him when they heard his words, Mitomon Yan immediately interrupted: "It won't be too late for those people to talk about it after the matter is over."

"Let's talk about the current problem first."

He first set the tone for the meeting, and then turned to look at the people around him: "The outcome of the Second Ninja World War has been determined, it's just a matter of how many wins we have in the future. The "All-Bank Group" will definitely start a new round of expansion after the war - not only the old guys like me, I'm afraid many of you will not be able to escape this disaster."

"If you have too much luck in your heart, the harder you will fall in the end."

As Mizuto Menen spoke, he swept a sharp gaze over everyone present. It was unclear who he was referring to, but it seemed like he was talking about everyone.

"The only way to protect your interests is to unite all of us and become a rock that even the whole bank cannot break."

Among the crowd, the current acting head of the Sarutobi clan was the first to speak, and his tone was very firm:

"Lord Mitomon, all we need to do is ask for your instructions."

"We, the Sarutobi clan, will always remember your kindness, sir."

In fact, he himself will remember his kindness.

Because after Sarutobi Hiruzen got into trouble and a vacancy appeared in the Sarutobi clan, this Sarutobi clan leader relied on the political power of Mito Kado En to rise to the top.

Now, his status can be said to be completely bound to the other party.

Seeing this, several others also took the opportunity to express their sincerity, with each one speaking louder than the last.

Only the chiefs of the Ino-Shika-Cho clan were waiting quietly. They looked at each other and saw that chief Nara had no intention of speaking, so they also shut up. In this group, although there were various forms of separations and reunions within it, in the end, it was still completely dominated by the Nara clan.

Mitomon Yan saw their reactions and was not surprised. He took a sip of tea and spoke slowly:
"Now, the 'All-Bank Group' has returned with a great victory. A head-on confrontation is not a good idea. Sawara Kiri's strength is not something we can underestimate."

"If this is the case, then the best option is to make friends with one of the "entire group" and divide them."

"The 'All-Roku Group' is not a monolithic group, and Jiraiya may not have any ambitions yet, but Orochimaru has always been open about his desire to become Hokage. That's why they have to fight each other internally. In this case, supporting Tsunade, who has both fame and strength but a weak personality, is the right answer."

Everyone nodded slightly upon hearing this, but the Nara clan leader continued to listen indifferently.

"In addition, we must also promote it from the perspectives of human relations, politics, and economy." Mitomon's voice became calmer, but there was an inexplicable ruthlessness in the silence. "If we can't make the 'All Bank Group' realize our capabilities, then they will definitely treat us as a soft persimmon to establish their authority and squeeze us hard."

"The faction headed by Chief Sarutobi needs to wait to control the market at a critical moment to ensure that the prices of food and ninja tools can be controlled."

"The president of the Disabled Ninja Association should pay attention to contacting and organizing the meritorious ninjas from the First World War, and be ready to act at any time to protect the interests of the older generation of meritorious ninjas."

"At the same time, we must also express to Tsunade's side our willingness to support her and help her take the position."

At this point, Mitomon Yan seemed to sigh helplessly and said calmly: "In fact, if we have a choice, there is no need for us to make things so awkward. If the pressure from the "All Bank Group" is not so severe, it is not unacceptable to shed some blood and cut some flesh."

"After all, we are also Konoha ninjas, we also love the Will of Fire, and we are also ninjas who have contributed a lot to the village."

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd burst into compliments.

It was not until he felt that what he heard was a bit corny that Mitomon Yan waved his hands helplessly at everyone and concluded:
"Okay, okay, that's how it is."

"In short, at this moment, we must be clear about the seriousness of the matter and not destroy the peace in the village because of a small matter."

"However, if the 'entire bank' really can't recognize it, then we will have no choice but to take action."

"Yes."

Amid the applause, the meeting continued for a while. Everyone discussed the specific details of the next action with each other. When everyone had almost understood everything, it finally ended.

Wait until everyone has left.

Utane Koharu was still sitting at the table, her brows wrinkled and wrinkled, and she seemed a little dissatisfied:

"Yan, isn't this a bit too soft?"

"You think I don't want to be tougher?"

Mitomon En had just picked up his teacup when he mentioned this matter and glared, saying dissatisfiedly: "Before he left, Danzo assured me confidently that he would definitely take down the Third Raikage."

"If he succeeds, then we will be in a much more complicated situation now."

"Now, not only do I have to bear the pressure for him, but I also have to take the blame for the defeat. Instead, that kid Sawara Kiri has taken all the credit. This is really..."

At the end of his words, Mizuto Menyan himself couldn't help but let out a low sigh.

Their original plan was not like this. At least they wanted to compete with the "Entire Bank Group". Why would they have to lie dormant like they are now?
But that's the situation.

"correct."

Utane Koharu seemed to suddenly remember something: "Where is Danzo?"

"Right now, it should be in the underground laboratory at the root."

Mitomon En put down his teacup and thought: "Although Hiruzen had collected his root before, he didn't touch the contents."

"Huruzen, ah."

Utane Koharu sighed again.

If Sarutobi Hiruzen were still alive, why would they have to suffer such injustice now?

Damn it, the Third Raikage.

And that damn kid Sahara Kiri!

Roots underground.

Danzo Shimura was looking at the research report in his hand while listening to his subordinates' summary of information in recent period.

At this time, a pale arm had been reattached to his right arm - in terms of Hashirama's cell resources alone, he should have the richest in the entire ninja world. Even Uchiha Madara did not have as many as he had.

After retreating to the rear after the defeat that day and discovering that the logistics center had only a hundred troops, he decisively gave up on blocking the second round of defense and resisting the Third Raikage. He instead headed back to the village in one breath, trying to reorganize a large army with his intelligence and resources.

This time he already had experience.

If one wants to deal with a strong man of the level of the Third Raikage, one must at least organize a large-scale encirclement group of about 10,000 people to continuously consume his physical strength and energy.

It was too stupid to fight the Third Raikage one-on-one like he did before or like Sarutobi Hiruzen did.

A wise man like him would not do such a thing.

Just like the first Hokage back then, is it possible for a normal person to confront him head on?

Anyone who resists is a fool.

Obviously, in Danzo Shimura's heart, he already regarded the current Third Raikage as a 'Ninja God' level strongman on the same level as the First Hokage.

However, he had just heard half of today's news when his ears suddenly moved. He turned back in disbelief and suddenly said:
"What was the last piece of information?"

"The Hidden Cloud Army retreated from the front line." The Root Ninja answered without any fluctuation in his voice.

"No, one more." Shimura Danzo said hurriedly.

"The Sawara Mist Formation killed the Third Raikage and wiped out the more than one hundred Kumogakure ninjas he brought with him." "What?!"

Shimura Danzo's eyes suddenly widened, and he stood up suddenly, overturning the stool behind him with a dull "bang".

He thought he had heard it wrong.

"Sahara Kiri!?"

It's not that he had never heard of this name. He could even be said to be very familiar with it. He had read almost all the information about him from childhood to adulthood.

But
"how can that be possible?"

Danzo Shimura walked back and forth in the dark office, repeating this sentence in a very puzzled tone.

The Third Raikage who transformed into a tailed beast was simply not something that could be defeated by any human power.

He had clearly experienced it himself.

As a result, a kid of about sixteen or seventeen suddenly jumped out and said that he had killed the Third Raikage.

Is this fake news?

wrong.

If it was really fake news, then the reaction of the Hidden Cloud Village would definitely be much greater than his.

However, the Hidden Cloud Village began to retreat to the rear.
After a brief moment of shock, Danzo Shimura immediately thought of the subsequent impact that this incident would bring.

If Sawara Kiri returns with a great victory, what will happen to the village?
Almost immediately, Danzo Shimura realized something.

The Third Hokage's advisory group is doomed.

He was an outsider now, and a rather obvious radical, and if he had the power of Sawara Kiri, he would be in a better mood if he hadn't killed all the obstacles that stood in his way to becoming Hokage.

The most important thing is that the overall strength of the advisory group is now weaker than that of the "whole bank group". Any resistance is like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. There is no resistance at all.

But at the same time, his guarantee of staying in the village would be gone.

Danzo Shimura was thinking about this and became more and more anxious, but he couldn't find a solution at all. He could only wander around the office like a headless fly.

Suddenly, he seemed to have made up his mind and said to the Root Ninja beside him:

"Contact Orochimaru for me."

"Just say that I have a powerful weapon to give him."

"It's related to Wood Release."

Hearing this, the Root Ninja beside him half-knelt on the ground without hesitation:

"Yes."

Only after he finished taking care of all these chores did he seem to be slightly relieved, but then he frowned with a headache and his mind became more and more confused.

Thinking of this, he took a step forward and walked deeper into the underground of the base.

I walked through a long corridor and into the deep and silent darkness. I didn't know how long I walked.

Only then did a faint light appear in Shimura Danzo's eyes.

That was the faint glow emitted by the biological incubator when it was running.

In the center of this underground laboratory stands a tall glass culture column.

In the center of the culture column, there was a young child floating in the culture fluid, wearing a respirator on his mouth and nose, naked, sleeping quietly.

Faintly, one could feel an extremely strong vitality coming from the child.

Danzo Shimura raised his head and looked at this child who had invested so much effort in him, and his brows finally gradually relaxed.

His code name is 'Tian Zang'.

This was the only experimental subject who had managed to survive after he and Orochimaru had conducted a full round of Hashirama cell cultivation. He was also the only Wood Release user in the entire Konoha today.

Although he is still young, after experiencing the power of Wood Release personally, Danzo Shimura can already imagine what kind of power this child will display when he grows up.

The only pity is that due to the limited carrying capacity of his natural cells, his upper limit is unlikely to reach the level of the first generation adult.

but.

As if he had thought of something, Danzo Shimura slowly exhaled.

He turned his head and spoke to Shennong who was recording data beside him:

"Do you have any idea for the 'body revitalizing' technique you mentioned before?"

Hearing this, Shennong immediately showed an excited expression and said immediately: "Yes, yes! Master Danzo! The basic structure of that technique has long been completed, but now..."

He lacks a sufficiently powerful chakra source.

Even if it is a forbidden medical technique, it is still a forbidden technique.

If this forbidden technique is used without a strong enough chakra source, the reduction in lifespan will be obvious.

Shimura Danzo's tone became calmer: "If I were to let you cast that technique on this child, would it be possible to make him grow up at the fastest speed?"

Shennong was startled when he heard this.

He subconsciously turned his head to look at the little one or two-year-old creature in the culture column, then looked at Shimura Danzo blankly and reminded him carefully:

"Danzo-sama, even if you use the Body Activation Technique to activate his body to the greatest extent, you can't make his wisdom grow as well."

"If you use it without permission, you will end up with a teenager with a body but the mind of a one or two year old."

dementia.

He didn't say the last words out loud, but he believed that Shimura Danzo could understand it.

This kind of thing, no matter how powerful it is, is of little significance to Danzo Shimura now.

However, Shimura Danzo ignored his reminder and looked at him calmly:

“I’m asking you if you can do this.”

Shennong was startled, but suddenly thought of the various resources he had obtained during this period of time, and immediately nodded with certainty:
"completely fine."

"That's good."

Shimura Danzo said calmly, "I need you to train this child to around 20 years old as quickly as possible, preferably within a month."

"In addition, I will send another team to adjust some of his soul secrets. You must remember to cooperate with their work."

When Shennong heard this, he became more confused.

What on earth does this guy Danzo want to do?
However, he continued to answer:

"Yes, I understand."

After hearing this answer, Danzo Shimura seemed to have finally put aside some of his worries and turned to walk out the door.

Shimura Danzo has always been a cautious person.

Don’t worry about winning, think about defeat first.

To him, it was common sense.

If not for this, he would not have been able to escape from the Third Raikage's hands a few days ago.

It was also because of this that while he was trying to get in touch with the "entire bank team", he was also considering the final path if he was rejected.

According to Shennong, the "body activation technique" can allow people to gain stronger cell activity - that is, chakra - at the cost of reduced lifespan and the number of cell divisions.

Well, with Tianzang's physique, if he could grow his body to around twenty years old in one go, the power he would be able to obtain would be astonishing.

Shimura Danzo didn't care about just a dozen years of life.

In addition, he had already copied a complete copy of his life's cognition and consciousness through sealing techniques and soul secrets.

Once all this soul information is engraved into Tenzang's young soul, his will can be quickly developed and grown into another Shimura Danzo in this world.

Strong power, young body, rich experience.
All of this will build the most powerful and cunning ninja in the world.

This idea actually came into Danzo Shimura's mind a long time ago. The reason why it was delayed until today was because he knew very well that even so, it was just a 'copy' of Danzo Shimura, not him.

For someone as extremely selfish as him, this was essentially a death.

If he had no choice, he really didn't want to take this step.

But now, at least everything should be prepared.

　First update.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)