Naruto: Starting from Eating the Gold Fruit

Something seems off about Chapter 217?

Danzo's arrival was within Yua's expectations.

This was beyond Jiraiya's expectations.

"Danzo? Let him in." Jiraiya, of course, had no idea what Danzo was there for.

However, as a member of Konoha, he would not refuse Danzo's request to see him.

Danzo, with half his face and one arm covered, walked in with an all-condescending gaze.

Yuya sat to the side, holding a greeting card from the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Fire, which adorned her cheeks.

He was afraid he wouldn't be able to hold back his laughter.

Danzo glanced at Yua, probably mistaking her for Shizune, who was by Tsunade's side. He only glanced at her before ignoring Yua and looking indifferently at Jiraiya.

"Jiraiya... I heard you became the Sixth Hokage?"

Jiraiya sighed helplessly and waved his hand: "It's just Tsunade saying this; she hasn't officially announced it yet."

As he spoke, Jiraiya glanced sideways at Yua. If it weren't for this guy, he certainly wouldn't be stuck here dealing with these headaches of official business...

It's because this guy tricked Tsunade into going out to rescue people that he ended up in this situation...

"Oh, really..." Danzo looked at Jiraiya and calmly continued, "The Akatsuki is now undoubtedly the number one enemy of all the ninja villages. Sunagakure, Iwagakure, and now even our Konoha, and Kirigakure, which is far away overseas, have been attacked."

"Given the strength of Pain, the leader of Akatsuki, our Konoha Village alone is simply no match for him, so..."

"So?" Jiraiya looked up.

"Therefore, all our ninja villages must unite."

In terms of political affairs, if Tsunade's abilities were barely passable, Jiraiya's would have plummeted.

It's not that Jiraiya's strength or abilities are lacking.

You can't expect someone to have never been involved in politics for most of their life. They might have spent their youth on the battlefield, then left the village, and still write novels, specifically about how capable Jiraiya, the young emperor, was at governing.

Just as Jiraiya said, Tsunade entrusted him with this title because he could win people's respect and prevent the villagers of Konoha, who were already on edge, from being frightened again.

For example, if Tsunade were to give the Hokage position in this world to Yua, regardless of whether Yua would agree or not, Konoha, which had already suffered a great calamity, would definitely fall into chaos once again.

Because the villagers had no idea who You Ya was.

But Jiraiya was different.

Although Yua and Tsunade both knew that this guy couldn't handle these political affairs, the villagers of Konoha might be very panicked if they heard that Tsunade had quit her job as Hokage to save people.

But then I saw the person who succeeded him, oh, it's Jiraiya-sama, so it's alright.

After all, as one of the Legendary Sannin, the villagers couldn't possibly know Jiraiya's governing abilities, but with that title, Konoha could temporarily maintain stability.

Without a doubt, in the wake of Pain's attack, the stability of Konoha is of paramount importance.

This is the postwar stabilization law proposed by Youya.

Tsunade accepted it; she had no choice but to accept it. If Sakura's limit was saving a dozen or twenty people a day, Tsunade could save at least ten times that number.

Of the tens of thousands of people that Konoha Village has now dug out from under the rubble, aside from the villagers who died on the spot, Tsunade will have to take matters into her own hands to save the rest.

Therefore, Jiraiya had no choice but to go.

Who else could Tsunade turn to besides him?

We can't let Koharu Tsukaima or Mitokado get involved, can we?

What? You mean Danzo?

Who is that?

Whether the villagers even know who this person is is another question.

Of course, Jiraiya must have known about Danzo.

Moreover, Jiraiya's first reaction to Danzo's proposal was...

Overjoyed.

"Hahaha, that makes sense!" Jiraiya didn't find anything wrong with it and immediately decided, "That's right! The Akatsuki is our common enemy! We must unite to deal with them!"

Danzo Shimura was completely bewildered. If Tsunade were here, she would definitely be able to understand what Danzo meant behind his words.

To put it bluntly, what kind of person is Danzo?

To put it more nicely, he was the leader of the Root organization within the Dark Division.

However, we need to understand one thing here: from the time the Third Hokage took office, the Anbu was always in the hands of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Hiruzen Sarutobi knew about Danzo Shimura's so-called "Root," but the villagers of Konoha did not.

In other words, the title of "leader" of Shimura Danzo should be put in quotes. His identity was never public, and he was not an official in charge of the Konoha ninja. It can only be said that his so-called "Root" was just a product of his own amusement.

Apart from himself and some Konoha Jonin who knew about it, the villagers of Konoha had no idea about it at all. What else could it be but self-entertainment?

Of course, this is the same principle as the Dark Division, which should never let others know about its internal structure.

But if we're really talking about the Hokage of Konoha, let's leave aside Hashirama Senju and Tobirama Senju for now. One of them founded the village, and the other created the Anbu, so let's skip those. Starting with Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Hokage of Konoha, and up to Jiraiya, the Sixth Hokage, which one of them didn't make a name for themselves on the battlefield?

The villagers of Konoha also knew this; the title of the Three Legendary Sannin was just something they talked about after dinner.

As for you, Shimura Danzo...

I don't know him. Is there such a person?

If Shimura Danzo said this to Tsunade, then he was definitely clueless and said something he shouldn't have.

Who do you think you are to talk about uniting with other villages?

Whether something is right or wrong is something Tsunade should think about; if you think about it, then you're overstepping your bounds.

However, Jiraiya didn't understand, and he even thought that Danzo Shimura's words made sense.

That's right! Our five great ninja villages should unite!

Then Shimura Danzo looked at Jiraiya with a bewildered expression and said, "Hmm, your suggestion is quite good, I'll consider it... By the way, why don't you go and talk to him about this?"

Danzo: "..."

At this moment, Shimura Danzo felt like a million grass mud horses were galloping through his mind.

No, why are you being so casual?

You're making such a big decision like this?!

but……

but……

It must be said that Jiraiya, who had absolutely no governing ability, inexplicably turned the tables on Shimura Danzo.

Danzo Shimura's meaning was quite clear: Konoha should unite with other villages, and to show that it was serious, the Hokage had to come in person, right?

Now that the Hokage has left the village, who will take care of it?

I, Danzo Shimura, am not very talented, but I am willing to offer my assistance.

That's what he was planning.

If the Hokage leaves the village, then it's up to Mitokado Homura, Utatane Koharu, and Shimura Danzo to call the shots.

Then Jiraiya happily replied, "Great! You said it, so go and do it."

Danzo: "..."

Jiraiya is absolutely vicious! If he handles this task well, it's because Jiraiya, the Sixth Hokage, has good judgment in choosing a person; if he doesn't, then Danzo will have to take the blame!

Danzo Shimura gripped his cane tightly.

That damned Jiraiya, with this kind of style, he vaguely saw that old bastard Hiruzen Sarutobi.

As expected of master and disciple, their methods are almost identical...

The main point is that Danzo Shimura could not possibly refuse this appointment.

As I said before, Danzo Shimura himself was aware of his own shortcomings.

He never stood in the sunlight, that is, openly and honestly stepped forward to oversee Konoha and let the villagers of Konoha see his management abilities, Shimura Danzo.

Therefore, he could not possibly give up this opportunity to negotiate on behalf of Konoha and the other four ninja villages.

Because if this matter is handled well, it will undoubtedly boost Danzo's reputation significantly!

Danzo Shimura thought for a moment, then tentatively asked, "I can certainly handle it, but... if I'm asked to contact the Kage of the other villages, could I take Kakashi, Naruto, and Yamato with me?"

Danzo Shimura was testing Jiraiya to see if he was just making a snap decision or if he was really thinking about it in his heart.

Jiraiya refused without even thinking: "Konoha Village urgently needs forces capable of fighting Pain, so you cannot take any of these people with you."

"But doesn't your Shimura clan have many ninjas?"

Danzo Shimura immediately shut up.

Just as I thought! Jiraiya did it on purpose!

Danzo Shimura left with a gloomy expression.

Jiraiya was somewhat confused. Had he done something wrong?

After Danzo left, Yuya, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Jiraiya looked over in confusion.

Yuya tapped the table in front of Jiraiya with the scroll in his hand: "Don't worry about it. You've already left this to Danzo, so what's there to be afraid of?"

Did you understand the design I gave you?

Jiraiya's face darkened. After thinking for a moment, he threw down the red pen in his hand and looked at Yua: "I don't think I should be here correcting these scrolls. I should go and check on the reconstruction progress of Konoha Village."

Yuya held Jiraiya down: "Hey~ What's the rush~"

Yuya chuckled as he looked at Jiraiya: "Tsunade is saving people, you can't really just leave all this to me, can you?"

Youya thought to himself: I finally managed to leave behind those annoying official duties and come to your world for a trip and to traffic some people along the way, and you still want me to deal with all this mess?

That's impossible, absolutely impossible.

He spoke with great righteous indignation: "Isn't this just dumping the blame for the Hokage on me? How can this be allowed? You are the Hokage, Jiraiya."

Jiraiya opened his mouth, then reluctantly picked up the red pen.

Ah, right, right, he is the Hokage...

This damn Naruto...

Do you really think I want to be one?!

……

One week later:

Jiraiya had completely collapsed into the chair behind the table...

When the exhausted Tsunade arrived, she saw Jiraiya, who was already exhaling more than inhaling.

And Yuya...

Yuya sat to the side, engrossed in reading a book by Jiraiya.

Tsunade's face darkened instantly. She walked over and slammed her hand on the table: "Jiraiya! What are you doing?!"

Tsunade felt wronged. She was risking her life to save people, and here she was, lying dead...

That's so embarrassing it'll make you lose face in another world!

Jiraiya finally came to his senses, and then, looking at Tsunade, an indescribable sense of grievance welled up inside him...

He threw down his pen, grabbed Tsunade's leg, and started crying, "Tsunade, you're finally here... Hurry up and go back to your Hokage seat! Waaaaah... I can't take it anymore!"

Enraged, Tsunade gave Jiraiya a sound beating.

After she finished beating him up, she sat down in the chair behind the table, looked at Youya, and said, "I'm sorry you had to see this."

Yuya placed the bookmark in her hand into Jiraiya's third "work," smiled slightly, and looked at Tsunade, saying, "It's nothing, and don't be too harsh on Jiraiya. He did a good job of monitoring me."

Tsunade was immediately embarrassed, but Yuya waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about it. If it were me, and a Hokage from another world came, I wouldn't just leave him unmonitored either. Actually, I've been cooperating with you. Haven't you noticed I haven't been anywhere these past few days?"

Tsunade was genuinely embarrassed. She looked at Yua and said, "When the Yamato Squad visited your world, we were very well taken care of. Now that Konoha has suffered such a calamity, as you have seen, we are truly unable to entertain you... I am so sorry."

Tsunade fully embodied the spirit of a craftsman; regardless of anything else, she would first bow and say "Sumimasai" before discussing anything else.

Yuya's lips curled up, and he readily said, "That's not necessarily true. You two haven't left for a week. The current Konoha Village... isn't just bare and empty anymore..."

Tsunade and Jiraiya were a little confused, and then Yua led the two away from the cave.

And as soon as you leave, all you can see are ravines and gullies.

Then came a scene of bustling construction.

It's worth mentioning that a workshop has been set up at the Hokage's office building, located below the Hokage Rock.

Tsunade looked closely and saw the three large characters "Cement Plant" on it.

Yuya pointed to the cement plant and said to Tsunade, "These are the basic building materials from our place. They were originally intended to be used in steel mills, glass factories, and other related factories. However, your place has been destroyed too thoroughly, and it's not realistic to bring the raw materials over in a short time. So I simply had two cement plants built first."

Jiraiya then noticed a building emitting black smoke in the distance; that was the second cement plant.

Yu Ya continued, pointing to the ditch below and the Konoha villagers working inside: "These are not only laying foundations, but also laying underground pipes, and at the same time, compacting the foundation to facilitate subsequent house construction."

Seeing Tsunade and Jiraiya's stunned expressions, Yua smiled slightly: "Of course... these things have to be done slowly, but if we have ninjas to help... then the price should be a little cheaper."

Tsunade was stunned for a moment, then looked sharply at Yua: "Price?! Do I have to pay for it?!"

Yuya looked at Tsunade with a puzzled expression, while Jiraiya turned his head away, his eyes filled with undisguised disdain.

Tsunade quickly waved her hand: "Ah, no, what I mean is... given the current state of Konoha... it's obvious there aren't many left..."

Yuya smiled slightly, put the Hokage hat on his head, and looked at Tsunade, saying, "That Akatsuki leader... only destroyed Konoha, he didn't burn it down..."

"There should still be some valuable things in Konoha Village..."

Tsunade fell silent. Her original intention was simply to put herself in a weaker position before negotiating the price, but how did she end up being seen as someone who wasn't going to pay?

Tsunade glared at Yua, annoyed. "Yes, yes, I'll definitely give it to you! How much does this... cement factory thing cost?"

Yuya cheerfully handed Tsunade a scroll. Tsunade opened it and her eyes widened in shock: "Two billion ryo?! Why don't you just rob someone?!"

I'm robbing them...

Yuya sighed inwardly, then looked at Tsunade and said, "This price is very fair. Turn to the next page."

Tsunade gritted her teeth and continued to pull back the scroll, and then she saw a very detailed city design plan.

Yuya: "This is the design plan for the outer city of Konoha in my world. Jiraiya should have told you that my world is divided into an inner city and an outer city. It's not that I won't give you the design plan for the inner city, it's just..."

Your skills are not up to par, so there's no need to give them anything.

Let's take care of what we can handle first.

After all, you can't bite off more than you can chew.

Tsunade remained silent.

Although something felt off, looking at the completed city plan on the design drawings, and then looking down at the Konoha Village already under construction below...

Tsunade nodded helplessly: "Alright, we'll give it to..."

Yuya's lips curled into a slight smile. The workers came from Konoha, the ninjas came from Konoha, the materials came from Konoha, the venue was also in Konoha, and then he pocketed two billion...

Isn't this just pure profit?!

While Yua, Tsunade, and Jiraiya were watching the bustling scene of work below...

A soft laugh came from behind.

Youya and the other two turned around...

"Orochimaru?!" Tsunade exclaimed in surprise, then realized that something was wrong with Orochimaru.

The reason for this is, of course, because Orochimaru was followed by two girls who looked very similar...

"Oh, Orochimaru, how's it going? Have you figured it out?"

Orochimaru gave a mocking smile and nodded, saying, "Sakumo Hatake has tracked down the location of the battle between those two members of Akatsuki a few days ago, and Might Guy has already led his squad there."

You Ya smiled slightly: "Then... lead the way."

As he spoke, Yuya looked at Tsunade and Jiraiya: "You two..."

Want to come along?

Tsunade and Jiraiya exchanged a glance and nodded solemnly at the same time.

"certainly."

(End of this chapter)