Konoha's lexicon of ninjas

Chapter 125 This guy has a criminal record! (10,000-word update, please subscribe and vote)

After leaving the Hokage Building, Hoshino Hideichi let out a long breath and then headed towards Konoha Hospital.

However, halfway there, Hoshino Shuichi was stopped by two Root ninjas and thus encountered Danzo.

"You killed the Third Kazekage?"

Danzo's direct question surprised the three Root members behind him.

Hoshita Shuichi exclaimed in surprise, "The Third Kazekage is dead?"

Why does Lord Danzo believe it's me?

"I went to the Daimyo Prefecture on a mission regarding the Tailed Beast Weapon project."

Danzo frowned, his attention diverted: "Tailed Beast Weapon? Daimyo?"

Hoshino Hideaki said, "This is exactly what I wanted to report. The Third Hokage has secured the support of the Daimyo and also obtained funding."

We have the support of the daimyo!

Is this okay?

Danzo felt he had a new idea.

However, if he were to go to the Daimyo, it would be tantamount to betraying the Third Hokage, and even Konoha Village.

But what Hiruzen can do, I can't?

Danzo thought to himself, "I'm not really cooperating with the daimyo; I just need some funds..."

After quickly making a decision, Danzo immediately said, "Given the current situation, this is the most opportune time to prepare for war and reclaim the interests of the Land of Rivers. What do you think, Hoshita Shuichi?"

Hoshita Shuichi pretended to ponder for a moment before saying, "Lord Danzo is right, but this doesn't align with the Third Hokage's strategy."

Danzo felt a little better after hearing this, but then Hoshino Shuichi changed the subject: "Lord Danzo, what we think is not important; what's important is the Third Hokage's decision!"

"Lord Danzo, you are not the Hokage after all!"

Danzo's expression instantly darkened, and resentment surged within him.

The image of losing the Hokage position by falling behind back then resurfaced in my mind.

"If I had acted one step faster back then... if I were the Hokage now, Konoha would definitely be even stronger!"

"hateful……"

At that moment, an evil thought began to grow in Danzo's heart.

That is to remove Hiruzen Sarutobi from the position of Hokage.

But at the same time, he knew very well that this was extremely difficult!

Because Hiruzen Sarutobi possessed sufficient prestige and strength.

"In that case, let's lie low... With Hiruzen's cowardice, he'll pay the price sooner or later, and that will be our opportunity."

With this in mind, Danzo immediately began to consider another question.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi steps down, who is the most suitable candidate for Hokage?

Or rather, whoever rises to power is in his best interest!

Orochimaru!

Danzo quickly identified a candidate.

……

Danzo's inner turmoil was actually fleeting. He glanced at the outwardly respectful Hoshino Shuichi and said, "If a Jonin meeting is held, I hope you will support me!"

Hoshita Hideyuki nodded and smiled, "Of course, that's no problem, as long as Lord Danzo can meet my needs."

Danzo wasn't surprised at all: "What do you need this time?"

Hidetoshi Hoshino smiled innocently and said, "Hashirama cells!"

Danzo's pupils contracted slightly, and his heart skipped a beat, but he calmly asked, "Hashirama cells?"

"This is a forbidden experiment in the village. What are you using it for?"

Hoshita Hideaki said, "Lady Tsunade and I are developing a forbidden medical technique. The data from the last experiment is not enough, so we want to observe Hashirama's cells ourselves and do some small experiments."

"If Lord Danzo has any difficulties, I can have Lady Tsunade apply to the Third Hokage."

Upon hearing Tsunade's name, Danzo immediately replied, "No need, I'll give you the Hashirama cells!"

Hoshita Hideaki immediately flashed a genuine smile: "Then thank you very much, Lord Danzo!"

"Remember your promise!"

After Danzo finished speaking, he turned and left with his men.

Hoshita Shuichi stood there watching Danzo leave, a cold smile playing on his lips: "Danzo, you used to be the guardian of Konoha's darkness, but from now on, you will be a sinner rotting at the roots of Konoha!"

He not only wanted to kill Danzo, but also to make him the biggest villain in Konoha.

……

Hoshino Hideichi did not stay at Konoha Hospital for long. He came here to let the pharmacist Nono and Shizune know that he was safe.

After leaving Konoha Hospital, Hoshino Hideichi created a shadow clone to go home, while he himself went to Tsunade's house.

Tsunade was still engrossed in developing forbidden medical techniques when she saw Hoshino Shigeaki appear, and immediately asked in surprise, "When did you get back?"

Hoshita Shuichi sat down opposite Tsunade: "You just got back, so Lady Tsunade must be very touched right now, right?"

Tsunade pouted, "You'll definitely go to the old man's place first, then Konoha Hospital, right?"

Hoshita Shuichi showed no embarrassment at being exposed: "I went to the Hokage to report on the mission, so Tsunade-sama is still second in my heart."

"Smooth-talking!"

Tsunade showed no appreciation: "Keep researching!"

Upon hearing this, Hoshino immediately abandoned his playful mood and said seriously, "Lady Tsunade, I think it's necessary to study the cells of the First Hokage!"

Tsunade frowned.

Hoshita Shuichi continued, "I didn't intend to study Wood Release. Without strong Yang Release life force, Wood Release won't be stronger than other bloodline limits."

"What we need to obtain from the First Hokage's cells is the secret to their highly activated cells!"

"Our research has stalled at this stage!"

"Once this secret is unlocked, the technique we need will advance by leaps and bounds, with no further obstacles!"

Tsunade was very tempted: "The old man..."

Hoshita Shuichi joked, "All you have to do, Lady Tsunade, is barge into the Hokage's office and smash his desk!"

Tsunade's face darkened immediately upon hearing this, her fists clenching: "You wretched brat..."

Hoshino Hideichi quickly said in a serious tone, "If Lady Tsunade applies with me, the Third Hokage will approve it."

"Furthermore, I just asked Danzo for the First Hokage's cells, and he agreed!"

Tsunade's anger vanished instantly: "Danzo?"

"That guy... why did you ask him for your grandfather's cells?"

Hoshino Hideichi laughed and said, "I'm a double agent now. He wants me to support his war against Sunagakure during the Jonin meeting."

Tsunade's face immediately showed disgust upon hearing this.

Xingxia Xiu said, "I originally thought this would be a difficult request for him, but I didn't expect him to agree."

Tsunade, however, said without any surprise, "Danzo was a staunch supporter of that experiment back then. He didn't agree to end the experiment at the time, but the old man dared not continue it because the losses were too great."

"So it's not surprising that he kept some of his grandfather's cells."

Hoshino nodded and did not continue the topic, instead guiding Tsunade to discover that Danzo and Orochimaru were researching Hashirama cells.

Revealing it now won't harm Danzo.

It will also offend Orochimaru.

Once we've achieved something, we'll snatch it from Danzo and make him furious!

"Yamato should be out by now, right?"

I'm not entirely sure about Hoshino Shizuka.

Tsunade, however, had already made her decision. She stood up and said, "Come with me to the Hokage Building!"

Hoshita Hideichi shook his head: "You can go. I just created a shadow clone to report the deal with Danzo to the Third Hokage."

Tsunade scoffed, "Little fox!"

……

Meanwhile, after returning home, Hoshinoichi's shadow clone went into the study, wrote down the deal with Danzo, and then had a crow deliver it to Sarutobi Shinnosuke.

Of course, just like with Tsunade, Hoshino Shuichi did not deliberately guide the conversation about "Danzo's research on Hashirama cells".

However, in the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi couldn't help but ponder after reading the contents of the note: "Did Shuichi notice something?"

At that moment, Shinnosuke Sarutobi emerged from the ground: "Third Hokage, Lady Tsunade has arrived!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi felt a headache coming on and sighed, "Open the door and let her in!"

So Sarutobi Shinnosuke opened the door, and Tsunade rushed in.

However, before she could speak, Hiruzen Sarutobi preemptively said, "Shuichi and I have already been informed about the research on the First Hokage's cells. This can proceed, but it must be supervised."

"Also, such human research must never be conducted."

Tsunade, no longer displaying the aggressive demeanor she had when she arrived, nodded earnestly: "Yes, I know."

Hiruzen Sarutobi added, "Also, Tsunade, you must keep an eye on Shuichi and absolutely prevent him from fusing with the First Hokage's cells."

Of course, he wasn't worried that Hoshino Shuichi would try to acquire Wood Release.

Instead, they might take risks to develop medical ninjutsu.

This guy has a criminal record!

Tsunade, however, was puzzled.

Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately revealed that Hoshinobu Shuichi had risked fusing with the power of the Four-Tails, which surprised Tsunade.

She really didn't know about it.

With a solemn expression, Tsunade said earnestly, "Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on him!"

(End of this chapter)