Konoha: Becoming a God Starting with Aburame

Chapter 166 Danzo: Sarutobi, it's time to settle things!

Hidden Mist Village.

"Oh, you want to conduct experiments on celestial monsters, but you want to do it all by yourself?"

"Yes, Lord Mizukage."

Uehara Shi said, forcing himself to speak, that there was no time to plan carefully, and he could only gamble for Lord Danzo.

Given his extensive understanding of the Third Mizukage over such a long period, the Third Mizukage might be surprised, but he wouldn't delve into the details.

The Third Mizukage looked at the Upper Stone with interest, seemingly curious about its suggestion.

"Even with my help, this celestial monster is in great danger. If you try to go alone, you'll likely face a near-death experience. Even so, do you still want to go?"

"Please grant my request, Lord Mizukage."

Uehara Ishi firmly stated that since Lord Danzo had given such an order, he would carry it out.

"Although I don't know why you want this, I can grant your request."

Hearing the Third Mizukage's words, Uehara Ishi breathed a sigh of relief.

Because his request was practically a blatant declaration: I have a problem, come and arrest me.

Fortunately, the gambler made the right move. Just as he had thought, the Third Mizukage didn't care about his secret.

The Third Mizukage handed over a precious gem engraved with curse marks to Uehara Ishiki.

This precious gem represents a stage in the research on Hozuki Mangetsu's transformation into a water spirit. The process of the Third Mizukage becoming a celestial demon was digitized and then imprinted onto the precious gem using chakra and a cursed seal.

"Integrating this into your body will automatically induce demonic transformation. However, this research is not yet successful, and using it is a near-death experience. You should think it over carefully."

The Third Mizukage spoke up, adding, "If you succeed, tell me how it goes; I need the data on this too. Never mind, I'll come find you if you succeed."

After obtaining the precious gem, Ueharashi breathed a sigh of relief, carefully held it, and then immediately took his leave of the Third Mizukage.

Uehara arrived at a deserted place and used a summoning jutsu to summon a unique summoning beast of Root.

"Hand this precious jade over to Lord Danzo immediately!"

The spirit beast swallowed the scroll containing the sealed gem, nodded, and then disappeared.

……

After the Hokage election.

root.

Danzo stared expressionlessly at the cold Root ninjas below.

"I am the root of Konoha, Konoha cannot be without me! If Hiruzen, you insist that I disappear with you, then I would rather die in the sunlight!"

"Let's act! We have to be quick! This is my last chance."

Upon receiving Danzo's order, the ANBU ninjas immediately went to the village to spread rumors.

Danzo silently looked in the direction of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen, don't think that just because you live in the sunlight now, you can forget the darkness and sins that once stained your body!

"The Third Hokage was a short-sighted fool! In this great conflict, if Lord Danzo had joined the fray, he would have already led Konoha to dominate the ninja world!"

"Lord Danzo took thirty years to regain his heartbeat, three years to regain his will, and will reclaim his Hokage position in just three days!"

"Lord Danzo is the most suitable person to become Hokage. Without Lord Danzo, there would be no Konoha!"

Konoha was instantly abuzz with discussion, leaving the villagers bewildered and the ninjas at a loss.

Danzo is also a special existence in Konoha. He is the Hokage's "white glove" and, in a sense, is part of the Hokage.

Everyone knows Danzo's obsession with the Hokage position.

But now that the Hokage has already been chosen, isn't it a bit too late to stir up public opinion now?

Also, wouldn't this be considered a rebellion?

Upon hearing this, the Uchiha clan was overjoyed and began sharpening their knives.

Danzo, that old bastard, has always targeted the Uchiha clan. Now that he has finally seized an opportunity, one that no one can refute, he must make the most of it!

This matter also falls within the jurisdiction of the police department, and their actions can be seen as the Uchiha clan expressing goodwill towards the new Hokage, Minato Namikaze.

The Uchiha clan demonstrated through their actions that they would support Minato Namikaze and crack down on any other entity attempting to seize the Hokage position.

After all, Obito Uchiha was one of Minato Namikaze's direct disciples, and the Uchiha had successfully entered the Hokage master-disciple succession system.

Obito Uchiha resolutely became the hope of the entire clan.

"So it's come to this."

Hiruzen Sarutobi watched as the public opinion stirred up by the Root ninjas was suppressed.

Danzo knew that doing so was pointless, but it was just a habit he had developed over the years that made him act this way.

However, the most important thing now is to bring things to a close.

……

The Valley of the End holds special significance for Konoha, as it is the site of the great battle between the two founders of Konoha, Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha.

Danzo stood alone beneath the enormous statue of the First Hokage, awaiting Hiruzen Sarutobi's arrival.

This was an unspoken agreement between them: Danzo and Hiruzen Sarutobi would settle everything here.

Danzo knew his chances of winning were slim, but even with only a sliver of hope, he would not give up. He refused to accept being stripped of everything and dying in obscurity.

Next to Danzo is a huge statue of the First Hokage, a spot Danzo deliberately chose.

Because the First Hokage was the victor in the battle between the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha!

Although it was pointless, Danzo wanted to do it anyway.

Footsteps sounded, and Hiruzen Sarutobi, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit and carrying his Ruyi Jingu Bang, appeared in front of Danzo.

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Danzo, who was already prepared, and felt extremely complicated.

Danzo, why have we come to this?

"Danzo, stop now, it's not too late. I'll protect you!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi, still clinging to a past relationship, wanted to persuade Danzo once more.

"If you continue like this, you will probably become the biggest traitor in Konoha's history, and you will not have a good end."

"Hiruzen, it's too late. I won't give up! And the biggest traitor? Have you forgotten that one of the two founders of Konoha was a member of the Uchiha clan?"

Danzo showed no mercy in confronting Hiruzen Sarutobi. Now that Danzo was about to lose everything, he was fearless.

"..."

Danzo is right.

"Are you really going to do this, Danzo?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi raised his eyes.

"You should understand that there are limits to human capabilities, just like how you were afraid of not being able to lead Konoha to become strong."

Danzo continued talking to himself.

"Hiruzen, do you know that when I realized your intentions, my first reaction was fear?"

"Because it was then that I realized my power came from you. Without your support, I was nothing but a stray dog."

"But it's all over now. When I took that step, it was magnificent and exhilarating, like a flower on a cliff."

"The reason we find the flowers on the cliff beautiful is because we stop at the edge of the cliff, unlike those fearless flowers that can take a step towards the sky."

"All of you... Hiruzen! There's nothing more to say. Today, it's either you or me who dies!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed as he looked at Danzo's resolute eyes.

Emotionally, Hiruzen Sarutobi was unwilling to take this step with Danzo.

They were once comrades who grew up together, fought together, and could entrust their lives to each other, but now they have to turn against each other and kill each other!

But heinous acts will never be tolerated!

Hiruzen Sarutobi also made up his mind to give Danzo a dignified end, rather than letting him die as a criminal or a rogue ninja.

(End of this chapter)