I'm in Konoha, and I have ten skill slots.

The moment those four words appeared, Danzo's expression turned even more ashen!

Chapter 173 Danzo's New Allies Attack

After leaving Konoha Hospital, Danzo returned to his Root organization base with a gloomy expression.

It was only when they returned here that Danzo truly began to fly into a rage.

"Just a lowly genin! He wants to become Hokage? He's dreaming!"

Danzo's anger stemmed not from Shigure's strength, but from the fact that Shigure's existence had begun to threaten him. After Sarutobi, Danzo had developed a strong desire for the Hokage position.

However, at this crucial moment, Jiraiya suddenly appears while also searching for Tsunade.

If Tsunade were really brought back by Jiraiya, Konoha would have had two Legendary Sannin at that time, and there would be no way he would become Hokage.

So there's only one way now: to settle the Naruto matter first.

"Looks like I'll have to make a deal with Orochimaru again!"

The only person who can stop Jiraiya from finding Tsunade right now is Orochimaru.

If we want Orochimaru's help, especially in this situation, ordinary offers probably won't be enough to entice him.

The only thing that would interest Orochimaru is... Uchiha Sasuke!

He would be very happy to trade Sasuke Uchiha to Orochimaru.

Even if Orochimaru's intervention cannot completely stop Jiraiya, as long as it buys him some time, he can smoothly take over the position of Hokage.

"That brat Shigure is also a potential problem!"

In this attack on Konoha, Shigure shone brightly and has been hailed as the "Light of Konoha" by many ninjas and civilians in the village!

Meanwhile, the reputation of the three monsters grew more and more renowned, and the momentum that Hiruzen Sarutobi created for the three Shigure members was quite effective.

Although the news that he deliberately released—that Shigure was a member of the Mugetsu clan of Kirigakure—had some impact on him.

But Shigure's performance this time was truly outstanding.

"I'm afraid even Homura Tomon and Koharu Utatane have already noticed Shigure!"

"If we keep this brat around, the Hokage's faction will definitely help him grow up quickly..."

A dark light gleamed in Danzo's eyes.

'No! I have to act immediately!'

Inside the Hokage Building, Konoha's three advisors, Homura and Koharu, arrived.

They looked at Danzo, who had come looking for them.

The two men frowned as soon as they entered. "Danzo, what do you want with us here for?"

Danzo: "Konoha is in chaos right now and is very weak. Hiruzen's condition is very dangerous, and we don't know when he will be able to return. Although we don't necessarily need to elect a new Hokage to take charge of the situation immediately, we still need to choose someone to temporarily replace him!"

Upon hearing this, the two paused for a moment, and then they probably understood what Danzo meant.

"Danzo, with your current status and position, even without specifically asking us, no one would disobey you in temporarily supporting the village's overall situation!" Menyan said calmly, implying that this was unnecessary.

Unless! They want to go even further!

"I have no problem temporarily taking charge of Konoha's affairs, but the problem is, what if Sarutobi doesn't wake up? Should we leave that issue for later?"

"Let's come up with a solution now!"

Danzo said, and the two exchanged a glance. "In the end, it's just a matter of electing a new Hokage. It's not like Konoha doesn't have people who can take on the Hokage position!"

Danzo: "Who do you think is suitable!"

Unexpectedly, Danzo posed this question to them. Based on their understanding of Danzo, shouldn't this guy say, "Then I'll become the Hokage!"

Koharu frowned. "Of course it's Jiraiya. As one of the Legendary Sannin and also Hiruzen's disciple, his strength is absolutely suitable!"

“Yes! That’s what I meant too!” Men Yan echoed.

Danzo smiled. "Indeed, Jiraiya is a suitable candidate!"

"I don't want to be Hokage!"

Suddenly the door was pushed open and Jiraiya walked in.

Menyan and Xiaochun were stunned. Why did Jiraiya suddenly come? Was he invited by Danzo?

That's strange! Could it be that Danzo has changed his ways?

Jiraiya himself was also puzzled that Danzo would be so kind as to invite him.

"Jiraiya, if you don't become Hokage, then who in Konoha is capable of becoming Hokage now? It would be fine if Sarutobi woke up, but what if he does!"

Yan and Xiaochun were stunned when they heard this. What was going on? Were they seeing things? What had they just heard?

Danzo is actually trying to persuade Jiraiya to become Hokage? Are you kidding me?

Could it be that Danzo has really gotten old and lost the ambition he had in his youth, and has now changed his mind?

"No! I don't want to be Hokage!" Although Jiraiya didn't know what Danzo was up to, he was determined not to take the position of Hokage.

"Then who should become Hokage!"

"Don't worry, I will bring Tsunade back. Even if the old man is beyond saving by then, Tsunade can become the new Hokage of Konoha!"

This method is very good. Menhou and Koharu also agree. Although Tsunade is slightly inferior to Jiraiya, she is fully qualified to serve as Hokage.

The two looked at Danzo, thinking, "Is everything alright now?"

Danzo smiled and said, "Tsunade is no problem, but how long will it take you to find her?"

"At most six months!" Jiraiya replied.

"Six months?!" Danzo stood up abruptly. "Konoha has to wait six months? That's impossible!"

The three of them now understood that Danzo was waiting for them here!

Jiraiya glanced at Danzo and asked, "Then how long do you want?"

"We must find Tsunade within a month, at most a month. Otherwise, not only will Konoha be unable to wait, but Hiruzen will be unable to wait either!"

After Danzo finished speaking, he looked at Menyan and Koharu, and what he said was indeed true.

The village can't wait that long, and neither can Hiruzen.

The two looked at Jiraiya. "One month. We must find Tsunade within one month. Jiraiya, can you do it?"

Jiraiya considered for a few seconds, then nodded. "No problem!"

"If Tsunade isn't found within a month, the village will need a new Hokage to take charge, and then we'll have to elect a new Hokage! Jiraiya might have no choice but to let you take over the Hokage position!"

"I will not become Hokage. If I fail to find Tsunade within a month, then Lord Danzo should become Hokage!"

After saying that, Jiraiya turned to leave, saying, "I'm taking the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki with me. He'll be helping me find Tsunade. I'm afraid someone might tamper with him if I leave him in the village!"

This was clearly referring to Danzo, but Danzo wasn't angry at the moment.

"can!"

Men Yan and Xiao Chun had no objections.

"Alright, since that's the case, let's go!"

"Wait until the county!"

Danzo called out to the two who were about to leave.

The two glanced at Danzo. "Is there anything else?"

Jiraiya has already left, so now there are only three of them left.

"Sunagakure has always been an ally of Konoha, but this incident shows that Sunagakure is unreliable. Furthermore, with the Fourth Kazekage dead, Sunagakure is now beset by internal and external troubles and is unable to provide any assistance to Konoha!"

Hearing this, the two began to think. Although they had opinions about Danzo, they would not oppose anything that was truly beneficial to Konoha.

"What do you want to say!"

Danzo looked out the window. "Konoha needs a new ally..."

Chapter 174 A Casual Attempt at Tailed Beast Creation

"A new ally!"

Men Yan and Xiao Chun muttered to themselves, and then the two of them suddenly had an idea.

Menyan: "You mean Kirigakure?"

The reason it's not Iwagakure or Kumogakure is that Iwagakure's strength is not much weaker than Konoha's, and it doesn't need allies.

The Hidden Cloud Village has always had conflicts with the Hidden Leaf Village, and at the same time, the Hidden Cloud Village is very powerful and has always been eyeing the Hidden Leaf Village covetously.

To become allies?

It's good enough that we don't go to war.

All that's left is Kirigakure. Kirigakure was originally very strong, but it went through the turmoil of the Blood Mist Village.

Kirigakure is not much stronger than Sunagakure.