Traveling through three generations: Making Konoha great again!

Chapter 81 Danzo: For Konoha, I'd even take the Uchiha as my disciple!

I regret it.

He'll regret it again!

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't interrupt him now, but instead gestured for Danzo to explain in detail.

"The Uchiha clan, a clan that even Tobirama-sensei greatly feared!"

"These people are like wolves that can't be tamed. They can be kept in the village to guard the house, but once they're let out and see blood, they'll bite!"

Seeing that he was being asked to speak, Danzo's expression softened slightly, but his attitude remained resolute and intense.

Hiruzen Sarutobi seemed lost in thought.

Danzo's approach to the Uchiha clan was based on his inheritance and expansion of Tobirama Senju's ideas.

In order to consolidate their legitimacy, successors often highlight their own stance by amplifying the landmark policies of their predecessors.

The view of the Uchiha clan is prevalent among the ninja clans of Konoha.

They just didn't analyze it as thoroughly as the Hokage Building, since they didn't have the Uchiha's various data.

However, during the Warring States period, the most eccentric Uchiha clans left an indelible impression on Konoha and even on all the major ninja clans in the ninja world, an impression that has been passed down from generation to generation.

Coupled with the resentment accumulated from working in the Konoha Police Department, the Uchiha clan members generally have a poor attitude towards others.

Danzo's excessive targeting of the Uchiha clan actually received considerable praise from a significant number of people, who considered him a successor to the Second Hokage's will.

"The trap that Tobirama-sensei set for the Uchiha clan was indeed a dead end."

"If we can't produce a Izuna or Madara, this clan will really be slowly worn down like a frog being boiled in lukewarm water—" Hiruzen Sarutobi thought to himself.

Other Hokage could turn a blind eye, but he couldn't.

Even setting aside the Will of Fire, the fact that these Uchiha clan members haven't integrated into Konoha is already a huge achievement. If a few pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan loyal to Konoha were to emerge from time to time, each pair would be equivalent to a year-end bonus.

This all reflects Hiruzen Sarutobi's potential to become the strongest Hokage.

We must never abandon them!

"This is indeed an objective hidden danger."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pressed his ten fingers together: "However, the establishment of the 'Konoha Committee' system means that if we don't include the Uchiha clan, the targeting will be too obvious."

"It will also damage the credibility of this system and the village—"

The "Konoha Committee" is essentially a group of non-core powers that the village relinquishes in exchange for the enthusiasm and participation of various factions within Konoha.

On this issue, even some ninja clans that do not have a good impression of the Uchiha clan would not want to see the Uchiha, who have two "Konoha committee members," have their reasonable demands rejected from the very beginning.

If you can treat the Uchiha like this today, you can treat others the same way tomorrow.

Moreover, in the public's perception, going to the battlefield is a matter of course for ninjas.

"Danzo, if you want rules and systems to have power, then you must implement them without compromise."

"The essence of a system is a public contract, and the reluctance of the rule-makers" is precisely the touchstone of the system's power, and also a reassurance to the ninjas.

"The big guys in the village are all watching us—" Hiruzen Sarutobi said in a deep voice.

Danzo did not immediately respond.

After Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped using the title of Hokage to shut him up and instead engaged him in a fact-based analysis—

Even the darkest hour can hear what is being said.

"That is indeed a problem." Danzo shook his head: "This Konoha Committee system you created—"

But after thinking about it, Danzo didn't voice his complaints.

This system, even in its trial phase, has already unearthed talents like Hiruko and Hizashi, and has even broken the decades-old "village within a village" problem within the Hyuga clan.

The elite members of the branch family joined the Anbu, and Danzo, the head of the Anbu, found it quite useful.

The list of names was extremely popular in the village. Even those Jonin or Chunin who couldn't be selected were enthusiastically discussing it in the tavern, dreaming that one day they could join the ranks.

As a result, the number of tasks completed in the village has increased slightly recently.

"Well, it's normal to have both advantages and disadvantages—"

"You said that there are no perfect solutions to real-world problems, I remember," Danzo said. "That was when you were discussing the Hyuga issue."

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced at his old friend in surprise.

Why are you so understanding today—no, I mean so pragmatic?

You even memorized what he said and were able to find its source?

Hiruzen Sarutobi really wanted to say, "In this respect, you're really going to extremes, just like Danzo!"

"I'm glad you understand. This is why I developed this technique."

Hiruzen Sarutobi pointed to his forehead, then seized the opportunity to say, "To guard against the emergence of powerful ninjas from the Uchiha clan, we must not let our guard down in terms of individual strength."

The issue of sending the Uchiha clan to the battlefield is now considered resolved.

Although as soon as the sound of gunfire rang out, all the ninjas in the village had to obey Hiruzen Sarutobi's orders.

In daily matters, we should still listen to the opinions of Danzo, his assistant, as well as other advisors and committee members. We cannot force recommendations; we must always discuss and explore them.

"You're right, Hiruzen—" Danzo's heart sank; the feeling was complex.

It's good that Hiruzen can agree with his philosophy regarding the Uchiha clan.

However, it's not good to gradually fall behind him in terms of combat strength.

A sense of urgency welled up in Danzo's heart, and he frowned, saying, "But I feel this isn't enough—"

"If the Uchiha clan has a member who has awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, or if a leader or a genius emerges, then they will unite as one."

"We need to take precautions against this!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled inwardly, but his face showed great worry: "Then tell me, what should we do?"

"Hiruzen, if such an Uchiha appears, then leave him to me—"

"You want to kill her?"

"What are you talking about! Do you think I'm that kind of person? That's too low-class—" Danzo retorted, quite dissatisfied.

That's really true—

Hiruzen Sarutobi silently complained to himself.

Danzo was silent for a long time, then his eyes lit up as he said, "If there is such an Uchiha, I will contact him, combine the Will of Fire with my Will of Root, and instill it into his mind, making him a loyal henchman of our Konoha."

"And thus dismantle the Uchiha clan!"

"For the sake of Konoha, Hiruzen, I can abandon my previous hardline stance, learn from Tobirama-sensei's conciliatory policy, and make an exception to accept that Uchiha as my disciple!"

Danzo's expression was quite smug, seemingly reveling in his own astonishing wisdom: "How about it, Hiruzen!"

"Look, which Uchiha could refuse to become my disciple, who assists the Hokage? From now on, they'll be a true member of the Hokage's lineage. To put it bluntly, they've got their ticket to the higher echelons of Konoha!"

Even if the Uchiha clan was unwilling, they had no choice but to bow down for this benefit—

"And as long as Hiruzen gets close to me, I can mold him into the image of Konoha!"

Danzo, unusually, laughed as he said, "Does that solve the problem?"

But he was a little nervous.

There's a little selfish motive behind this.

If he were to take on a disciple from the Uchiha clan, his foundation would actually increase significantly.

This is extremely beneficial for him in his competition with Orochimaru for the Hokage position.

Their public persona has also been enhanced to some extent, and it can be said that they are more stereotyped as second-generation rich kids.

This was a perfect solution that Danzo came up with in a flash of inspiration, combining his usual study of Hiruzen's psychological warfare version of the Will of Fire.

But if Hiruzen doesn't agree, there's not much he can do.

Moreover, he is not the only one who can take on disciples; Orochimaru currently has no disciples under his name.

Danzo was worried that Hiruzen might favor him and pass this coveted disciple to him—after all, in terms of seniority, he was not actually in a position to take on disciples at the moment.

It would be considered an attempt to elevate the status of the Uchiha clan, so from that perspective, refusing him is reasonable.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a deep breath to calm himself down.

He was just a hair's breadth away from breaking down—

What did he hear?

Danzo Shimura wanted to take Tobirama Senju as his disciple.

Even someone as composed as Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but marvel at Danzo's bold imagination.

The Hokage generously gave Danzo a thumbs-up, praising him loudly, "An extremely ingenious idea!"

"It's better for you to take on the Uchiha as your disciple than for me to do so. After all, I am the Hokage—"

"By assisting in the recruitment, we not only demonstrate sincerity but also establish a buffer zone to prevent the Uchiha's ambitions from becoming too inflated and causing them to covet the Hokage position too much right now."

"You understand the buffer layer theory I discussed with you before very well, Danzo."

"It truly feels like three autumns have passed in a single day! Incredible!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's enthusiastic praise nearly made Danzo feel like he was on cloud nine—

He himself was completely unaware of it, because it was indeed the result of his study of Hiruzen's essence.

They deserve it all.

It can be said that hard work pays off!

"But won't this be too tiring, Danzo—"

"After all, you are now serving as both the head of the Anbu and the Hokage's assistant, so you have too many things to do."

"If we also have to deal with a genius Uchiha, can you handle it?" Hiruzen Sarutobi's worry seemed almost tangible: "Old brother, you've already sacrificed so much for Konoha, I'm really afraid you'll overwork yourself."

"Firstly, I couldn't bear to do it; secondly, without your help—"

Hiruzen Sarutobi patted his divine robe: "Even as Hokage, I don't feel at ease!"

Damn!

Look at what my old buddy is saying—

Danzo's lips curled upwards uncontrollably, but he forced the corners of his mouth down, turning the smile that was about to come into his mouth into a strange shape.

Was there a deeper meaning behind his taking on apprentices as a way to create a buffer?

He has truly mastered Hiruzen's teachings, and he can now use them unconsciously!

And this concern for oneself—

Over the years, has anyone ever asked themselves if they are tired?

Only Hiruzen, only Hiruzen—

Danzo Shimura patted his chest confidently: "Don't worry, leave it to me—I'll never get tired of working for the village!"

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Danzo."

Hiruzen Sarutobi unconsciously pulled out a cigarette and started smoking.

For the first time, he experienced the stifling feeling of having no one to share the teacher's resurrection with—

Danzo wants to take Tobirama as his disciple?

"You really are something!" Hiruzen Sarutobi mentally gave him a thumbs up once again.

"Teacher, I've already set up the stage for refusing to assist in taking on disciples and focusing solely on the Uchiha clan."

Hiruzen Sarutobi rubbed the ground, as if to let Tobirama, a hundred meters deep, hear him: "Now it's up to you—"

Exhaling a puff of smoke, the Hokage calmed himself for a moment before handing Danzo a document: "I won't say more, I've seen it all—"

"Have Xiaochun and Yan investigate these issues as soon as possible. Once the money arrives, we need to find a way to spend it, otherwise it's just a waste of money."

"The 'Konoha Committee' system should be established in one fell swoop while this momentum is still strong."

Danzo accepted the order and went to carry it out without hesitation.