Konoha: Becoming a God Starting with Aburame

Chapter 136 Your Regret, My Shadow

The Hokage's office.

"Sandstone Alliance?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi received the information, was taken aback at first, and then breathed a sigh of relief.

"The Sand and Iwa ninja have suffered heavy losses, so there's no need to worry too much. We can have Danzo find a way to sabotage them later."

"Right now, the most important thing is still the Mist Ninja and the Cloud Ninja. Minato did a good job, and his performance in the war against the Cloud Ninja was outstanding. Equipped with the Guyver Armor, he was able to suppress the Cloud Ninja's AB combination."

"The name 'Yellow Flash' is becoming increasingly well-known."

"bump!"

The door to the Hokage's office was pushed open violently, the impact causing a loud noise.

Hiruzen Sarutobi shuddered violently, recalling once again the terror he felt when Danzo caught him disrespecting his teacher, Tobirama Senju.

This matter has almost become Hiruzen Sarutobi's inner demon, even though others don't know about it.

"Hiruzen, the ninjas who retreated from the western front have rested enough. Send them to the eastern front and end this battle once and for all!"

A flame ignited in Danzo's eyes. His right arm and right eye gave him great confidence, and he couldn't wait to show his strength.

"This time, I will lead the charge!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi trembled as he put the pipe in his mouth, took a drag, and finally suppressed the shock and fear of being shattered.

"Danzo, put aside the question of whether to charge or not for now. From now on, knock before you come in, and don't slam the door anymore."

"We've replaced the door to the Hokage's office more than a dozen times. We need to consider the village's finances."

Danzo, annoyed that Hiruzen was rambling on and on and unwilling to get to the point, slammed his cane on the ground.

"Hiruzen, leave the eastern front to me. I will lead Konoha to victory!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Danzo speechlessly.

Do Konoha still need you to lead them to victory?

Konoha is now on the path to victory under my leadership!

Don't try to take credit for my work!

In the Third Shinobi World War, Konoha defeated four opponents, including the Sand Village and the Rock Village, achieving a great victory on the western front.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's reputation is growing.

Based on Danzo's understanding of Hiruzen, he had a vague feeling that Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to retire after achieving his goals.

With immense prestige, he brought his governing career to a perfect close.

This is a great opportunity for Danzo to become Hokage, and it's also why Danzo is so eager to show himself.

Danzo now regrets not having distinguished himself on the western front, and now he has to find ways to improve his reputation.

Danzo knew he had to bring out something real. "Hiruzen, my spy in Kirigakure has received information that a coup may be taking place in Kirigakure. This is a golden opportunity."

Hiruzen Sarutobi became serious upon hearing the news of the coup in Kirigakure.

The Eastern Front is not a decisive war for Konoha at present.

It's important, but not that important.

If Konoha were to send the ninjas who had returned to the village from the western front to the eastern front, neither the Mist Ninja nor the Cloud Ninja would be able to hold out.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi considered that Minato's current prestige was not enough, and that the Uchiha clan had become much stronger after being tested by war.

Thus, this matter was delayed by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

The ninjas of Konoha were unaware of Hiruzen Sarutobi's purpose in doing this.

But if the Hokage did this, he must have his reasons.

Moreover, on the eastern front, it was Konoha that was suppressing Kirigakure and Kumogakure.

And so the Eastern Front continued.

If a coup really occurs in Kirigakure, then Konoha could defeat Kirigakure and Kumogakure with its eastern forces alone.

"That's a good thing, too. Minato can lead everyone to victory against the Mist Ninja and the Cloud Ninja, and that will earn him enough reputation."

Hiruzen Sarutobi silently thought that the war against the Mist Ninja and the Cloud Ninja was Konoha's last major battle, and the prestige gained would be far greater than before.

Just as people only care about the first place, they will only care about the last battle.

"Hiruzen, let me go to the battlefield! I will lead Konoha to victory!"

Danzo stared intently at Hiruzen, his excitement finally bursting forth.

"Danzo, you are the root of Konoha, silently providing nourishment to Konoha in the darkness, but if the root is dug up and exposed to the sunlight, the root will lose its life."

"Therefore, Danzo, you cannot be exposed to the sunlight, and I will not let you go to the battlefield. Jiraiya and Minato are enough on the Eastern Front."

Konoha's performance in the Third Shinobi World War was so outstanding that Hiruzen Sarutobi was inevitably deified.

Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that he was actually unworthy of his current reputation.

But having gained fame, Hiruzen Sarutobi was reluctant to give it up, so he could only grit his teeth and bear it all, trying his best to retire with this exaggerated fame.

Danzo has become an unavoidable problem. In the past, Hiruzen Sarutobi was the Hokage who needed the Black Glove, but now Hiruzen Sarutobi has gradually been deified.

God doesn't need black gloves, so Danzo can only lurk silently in the shadows.

We absolutely cannot let Danzo show his face, wouldn't that be a slap in his face?

"Hiruzen, you'll regret this!"

"Danzo, I am the Hokage!"

Upon hearing Hiruzen's words, Danzo felt a burning flame of jealousy ignite within him.

Possessing a sharp weapon naturally breeds murderous intent!

Danzo now possesses Wood Release, Sharingan, and a giant suit, making him incredibly powerful.

Danzo felt that he could also take the Hokage position.

The title of Hokage is held by the strongest and most capable person!

Of course, this is a last resort; we should try our best to achieve it before that happens.

"Danzo, the progress of the Titan armor training program in the Training Department has been very slow. Do you know why?"

Danzo's expression changed slightly; the progress of the training department's giant armor program was naturally not slow.

The problem is that Danzo has always coveted the Titan armor. The slow cultivation speed is so that Danzo can later move the Titan armor directly to Root for cover.

After all, Danzo didn't want to let go of this kind of weapon of war, and even thought about piloting the giant armor to fight the Gedo Statue for another three hundred rounds.

Most importantly, half of the training department consists of Danzo's people, and the head of the training department, Shii, is his disciple.

It's like putting a piece of fat meat in front of Danzo.

Who could resist that?

With the help of Shii, the head of the training department, Danzo did it all quietly.

However, the difference in time cannot be eliminated. The cultivation time for the Titan armor has been extended significantly. Hiruzen Sarutobi knew after a moment's thought that this was Danzo's doing.

"It's probably because Zhiyi hasn't been in good condition lately. After all, no one can conduct research at a high intensity, so it's normal for the speed to slow down."

"Is that so? Shiichi must be having a tough time. Then I'll send Shinnosuke to help Shiichi train the Titan armor. Shiichi can ask Shinnosuke for anything he needs, and as the Hokage, I'll do my best to fulfill his requests."

"This will also speed up the cultivation of Titan armor, preventing the cultivation time from being extended too much like it is today!"

"Hiruzen, everything I did was for Konoha!"

"Your decision not to slow down the Titan armor development is for the sake of Konoha!"

"Hiruzen, after you..."

Danzo swallowed his last words.

Be patient; never let "you regret my actions" happen twice in a single day.

This was Danzo's last shred of dignity.

Danzo stormed out and slammed the door shut behind him.

"bump!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi shuddered again. Every time the door closed, it reminded him of the terror of almost being caught fantasizing about Tobirama-sensei.

So, he addressed the hidden ninja in the shadows:

"Tear down the door to the Hokage's office!"