I am the most popular character in Naruto!

He looked up at Chiaki, who was standing there constantly trying to make her presence known. If Chiaki were to learn to be invisible, then he would simply ignore her.

"Chiju Chiaki, do you have something to say?"

"Of course I should say it."

Chiaki nodded and smiled at Hiruzen Sarutobi, saying, "I'd like to suggest someone, but I don't know if it's suitable?"

"How dare you! Who are you? What right do you have to suggest candidates?"

Danzo sneered and directly rebuked Chiaki's words.

His meaning was simple: as a member of the Thousand Hands, you can listen in, but don't speak, and don't get involved in this matter.

"Shimura, it wouldn't hurt to listen to what the child has to say."

Hiruzen Sarutobi tapped the table, frowned, and said, "You're just too hot-tempered and too rigid."

“If we really follow the rigid rules, the Dark Division is my direct subordinate unit, and I don’t need to inform you who I appoint.”

"How about this, let's compromise. Xiao Qianqiu can suggest one person, and then you don't need to notify the elders on your side."

Chapter 190 The Roots of Konoha

Danzo had to back down to prevent Hiruzen Sarutobi from being directly appointed as the head of the Anbu.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is right. If things were really going to be done according to the rules, then the Hokage wouldn't need to go through the council of elders.

After all, the Anbu is a directly subordinate force, and it was separated out when Tobirama Senju established the Council of Elders.

As for why the Elder Council is needed now, it's because Tobirama Senju didn't trust Hiruzen Sarutobi back then, so he deliberately left the Elder Council as an auxiliary force.

Who knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi was truly capable, while the elders were truly incompetent, turning them into mere scum who hindered Konoha's development.

This is very embarrassing.

"Hmph, a proposal?"

"Alright, then you make the suggestion!"

Danzo snorted coldly, somewhat annoyed that he had been rendered unable to advance or retreat by Hiruzen Sarutobi's open scheme.

"Okay, then I'll make a suggestion..."

Qianqiu blinked and began to hold up her finger.

Just as Chiaki was about to reveal his name, Danzo's gaze suddenly fell on Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Chiaki with a smile, and that "cunning and treacherous" look immediately made Danzo's mind race.

Why did Hiruzen Sarutobi dare to directly remove Sakumo Hatake from his position?

Or did they so readily agree to the dismissal given the current situation where there is no one else to replace them?

If Sakumo Hatake is removed from his post, and he is not the head of the Anbu, then who else can take his place?

After silently counting in his mind, Danzo's gaze fell on Chiaki.

In terms of strength, Chiaki is a Jonin, not much different from an elite Jonin, and could be promoted with a little support.

In terms of ability, Chiaki, as a legendary medical ninja, is more than capable of winning over the public.

In terms of connections, Chiaki is the little princess of the Senju clan, has an excellent relationship with the three legendary Sannin of Konoha, and comes from the Hokage lineage, making her a true and upright person.

In addition, she is Hatake Sakumo's student. If she can't handle it, Hatake Sakumo will definitely step in to help, so she can't very well refuse.

As for seniority... what seniority does a pretty girl need? If she wanted to join the Dark Side, all the Dark Side members would agree with her with both hands and feet, or even with both hands and three feet.

Damn, this is going to happen.

After the Anbu Chief comes the Hokage. Hiruzen Sarutobi placed Chiaki in the position of Anbu Chief to enhance her prestige and train her to Kage level, so she could directly become Hokage!

Moreover, it conforms to the rule of one overt and one covert that was set from the very beginning, which is perfect!

His heart skipped a beat. Good heavens, this old man and this woman were teaming up to trap him?

No wonder they wanted Sakumo Hatake to stay. With Sakumo Hatake's support, Chiaki's rise to power is practically guaranteed!

No! This won't do! It must be stopped!

"Wait, you're not going to suggest it to yourself, are you?"

Danzo panicked and stared at Chiaki with a serious expression, asking, "If you're going to offer yourself, I don't think there's any need for you to speak up."

"Ok?"

Chiaki raised an eyebrow, Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes, and Sakumo Hatake straightened his back.

The atmosphere suddenly became heavy.

Swoosh

At this moment, another figure appeared. After a flash of golden light, Minato looked awkwardly at the solemn scene and couldn't help but shrink back.

He was just there to report on Kakashi's situation, but it seems he's run into something really serious again.

Why can't I propose it myself?

Chiaki glanced at Minato. She had originally intended to suggest him, since he was capable of serving as the head of the Anbu in all aspects.

After three years, Minato's strength has improved dramatically, reaching the level of an elite Jonin. Apart from a slight lack of seniority, everything else is quite solid.

When Danzo suddenly turned against her, Chiaki got angry.

Good grief, I haven't even settled things with you about Sakumo Hatake yet, and now you're coming to my doorstep?

Offering up one's head?

Sure, I'd love to.

"Yes, Shimura, tell me, why can't Chiaki suggest it himself?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi tapped his fingers and looked at Danzo strangely, asking a question.

As expected of my childhood rival, this old man immediately knew what I was thinking.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's intention was to support Chiaki, since his three subordinates were all unreliable, and Chiaki was more suitable for the position of Hokage.

Although her personality is as fiery as Tsunade's, that was only when she was twenty years old.

Based on Hiruzen Sarutobi's observations of Chiaki, he believed that Chiaki wouldn't always be as fiery as Tsunade; Chiaki possessed other qualities besides her arrogant personality.

In other words, Hiruzen Sarutobi's future can become more mature and stable, like a Hokage.

"Hmph, according to the Anbu's intelligence, Senju Chiaki, codename Seven, left the Anbu assessment mission without authorization and only returned three years later. Am I right?"

Danzo looked at Sakumo Hatake, while Hiruzen Sarutobi raised an eyebrow. "Is that so?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not participate in the Anbu assessment, and Sakumo Hatake completely suppressed information about Chiaki, so Hiruzen Sarutobi still thought that Chiaki was just out on a mission and had not returned.

"……some."

Sakumo Hatake remained silent for a moment, then nodded slightly. Minato, standing to the side, scratched his head. He hadn't expected that Chiaki would be gone for three years, and that the Anbu assessment was over before he returned.

Otherwise, this information probably wouldn't have reached Danzo's hands.

"What's going on, Xiao Qianqiu?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze fell on Chiaki, who immediately shouted out the future.

The blood-stained scarf around her neck transformed into a vision of the future in the astonished gazes of Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo.

"Future and I noticed something amiss with the world's rules and went to investigate, but we didn't expect it to take so long..."

Chiaki said shyly, and Mirai quickly bowed to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Oh, this..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at the future transformation technique with surprise. As the ninja world's doctor, he immediately saw the unique features of the future transformation technique.

Before he could even ask Senju about the rules of the world, Danzo, his face grim, barked at the two of them, "So there was another unrelated person listening in? Senju Senju, what are you up to?"

Danzo, who had not yet reached the Kage level, did not understand any rules. All he knew was that now was a good opportunity to get rid of Chiaki!

swish swish swish

In an instant, several Root ninjas surrounded Chiaki and Mirai. Chiaki protected Mirai and asked with a furrowed brow, "Lord Danzo, what do you want to do?"

Danzo said coldly, "You disappeared for three years without a trace, and you led unqualified personnel to steal Konoha's secrets. No matter which one of these points you have, I have to interrogate you!"

"Interrogation? On what grounds?!"

Qianqiu laughed angrily, "I haven't even had a chance to report the situation yet, what right do you have to interrogate me?"

"Because you are suspected of betraying Konoha!"

Danzo declared righteously, "As the root of Konoha, I must ensure that Konoha is not harmed!"

Chapter 191 Go after me! (Seeking monthly votes!)

As the root of the leaf.

Danzo's words were particularly well said, and they were probably the most convincing statement he had made so far that Hiruzen Sarutobi would nod in agreement.

As long as Danzo declares himself to be a member of Konoha's Root, Hiruzen Sarutobi will give him the green light to the greatest extent possible, and there will basically be no problems.

Unfortunately, Danzo is the only person in Konoha who is currently qualified to be the head of the Anbu.

Hiruzen Sarutobi desperately wanted Danzo to keep him in the Root organization, quietly handling some of Konoha's dirty and shady dealings. After all, someone had to get involved in the gray areas.

The person in charge of the gray industry must be loyal to Konoha and willing to make selfless contributions. At the same time, he must also have enough means, be ruthless and unscrupulous, and be able to help Konoha's development by any means necessary.

Coincidentally, Danzo was such a good candidate. Compared to Koharu Utatane or Homura Mitokado, he was much more suitable.

If Danzo could adopt the right attitude and quietly remain a member of Root, Hiruzen Sarutobi wouldn't mind granting him extensive privileges and even secretly providing him with countless benefits and preferential treatment.

pity……

Danzo was an ambitious man. He didn't want to rot silently at the roots of Konoha. He wanted to become the leaf at the very top of Konoha and guide the growth of the entire tree.

Even though the roots can control the direction of a tree's growth, they can never compare to the leaf at the very top.

He was not reconciled.

"I?"