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Chapter 296 Deceiving Danzo (First Update)

"Alright, now it's time to have a heart-to-heart talk with our Lord Danzo."

Deactivating Sage Mode and restoring his Sharingan to normal, Li Chuan instantly vanished from the spot using Apparition.

His figure slowly appeared in the forest behind the Hokage Rock of Konoha, and then, based on his senses, he walked towards the approximate location of the Root base entrance.

He hadn't gone far when two masked ninjas wielding samurai swords appeared and blocked his path.

"This is a restricted area. You are not permitted to enter. Please return!"

"Go tell Danzo that I have something very important to discuss with him, something that concerns whether he can become Hokage."

Li Chuan said nonchalantly.

Upon hearing Li Chuan's words, the two ninjas exchanged glances. One of them remained to guard the area, while the other turned and quickly left.

About two minutes later, the ninja returned and said respectfully:

"Your Highness, Lord Danzo requests your presence."

Li Chuan nodded and followed the ninja toward the entrance to the base.

The base at the root was built beneath the entire Leaf Village, with the entrance located in the forest of the training ground, about one kilometer from where Li Chuan appeared.

Led by the Root ninja, Li Chuan entered the base. After wandering around for a while, he found Danzo waiting for him in a spacious rock room, where he had already prepared tea.

"Your Highness, it's so late, why are you still taking a walk in the training ground instead of sleeping? You're in quite the mood."

Danzo pushed the brewed tea towards Li Chuan.

Li Chuan picked up his teacup, took a sip, and replied with a smile:

"Lord Danzo, it's so late, and you're still awake?"

"Haha, unlike you young people, I'm old and don't get such good sleep. Three or four hours of sleep at night is enough for me."

Danzo took a sip of tea with a forced smile and replied.

Li Chuan waved his hand:

"That's not how it works. Lord Danzo only sleeps three or four hours a day. It's not that he can't sleep, but that he's working hard for Konoha. It's truly admirable."

"I've always felt that Lord Danzo was more suited to be Hokage than the Third Hokage. What a pity."

"Oh, perhaps it's just my imagination? I think His Highness prefers the Third Prince, and you are the Third Prince's fourth disciple."

Danzo narrowed the eye that was exposed.

Li Chuan shook his head, a slight smile playing on his lips:

"There's no other way. Without becoming the Third Hokage's disciple, one isn't qualified to become Hokage. And without becoming Hokage, how can Lord Danzo become Hokage?"

"I'm getting old, and I don't quite understand what Your Highness is saying."

Danzo put down his teacup, revealing a cryptic expression.

When he first met Li Chuan, he had a good impression of Li Chuan because of the attitude that Li Chuan expressed on behalf of the daimyo.

Later, after Li Chuan saved the Third Generation and became his disciple, he only felt disgust towards Li Chuan. He felt that Li Chuan had just been playing him for a fool.

But tonight, Li Chuan came to the base late at night to find him and said these words, which left him somewhat puzzled.

Could it be that Li Chuan also has designs on the Hokage position?

That would be wishful thinking. Given his status as a prince of the Land of Fire, the Third Hokage might accept Li Chuan as a disciple to win over the daimyo, but he wouldn't make Li Chuan the Hokage.

"I know that Lord Danzo is eager to succeed the Fifth Hokage, but you should know very well that the Third Hokage would never allow you to succeed as Hokage, and the same goes for the other two advisors."

Furthermore, even if the Fifth Hokage wasn't Jiraiya or Tsunade, he must have been a close confidant of the Third Hokage.

"By then, the Third Hokage will be relegated to a behind-the-scenes role as an advisor, assisting the Fifth Hokage in governing Konoha. If nothing unexpected happens, Lord Danzo, you might never become Hokage before you die."

Li Chuan did not directly explain, but instead recounted Danzo's current predicament.

Upon hearing Li Chuan's hurtful words, Danzo's expression immediately changed.

Indeed, even if he used all his skills and took advantage of the attack on Konoha to force the Third Hokage to step down, the possibility of him succeeding as the Fifth Hokage was extremely slim.

Because the three generations of the daimyo were immortal, he, along with the two advisors and the daimyo, only had the right to make suggestions, not the right to make the final decision.

But if he doesn't seize this opportunity to fight for it, and continues like this, he won't become Hokage even after he dies, and he won't be able to fulfill his ambition of expanding Konoha and annexing other ninja villages.

"Hmph, I should thank you for this. If you hadn't intervened, I might be Hokage by now."

Having said all that, Danzo no longer held back and revealed his anger towards Li Chuan.

At this moment, Li Chuan also put away his smile and said in a strong and resolute tone:

"Lord Danzo, it's no use saying all this now. You have to understand that some things can only be looked forward to. You have no chance of becoming the Fifth Hokage, but if you help me, I have a great chance."

"And when I become Hokage, the next Hokage will be you, you will be the future Sixth Hokage!"

"Hahaha, do you think I'm an idiot?"

Even if I were to help you, it would be very difficult for you to become Hokage given your status as a prince.

Even if you do become Hokage, why would you pass the position back to me? What would be the point of being Hokage then?

Danzo was so angry at Li Chuan's words that he laughed. They were utter nonsense.

Seeing this, Li Chuan showed no anger whatsoever; his expression remained as serious as ever.

"Because my goal isn't to become Hokage, but to become Daimyo."

My uncle is too cowardly, just like the Third Hokage. Our Land of Fire is the strongest country, and Konoha is the strongest ninja village, yet we repeatedly fail to make progress and only retaliate when other ninja villages attack us.

Therefore, I will take my uncle's place as Daimyo, and then find an ambitious Hokage to join me in building an empire.

And that person is you, the Hawk of Konoha, the Hokage I admire most.

"You help me become Hokage, and I'll pass that title on to you. Then you help me become Daimyo. If we join forces, nothing can stop the Land of Fire, nothing can stop Konoha's rise!"

Upon hearing Li Chuan's explanation, Danzo was stunned.

Although this explanation seems a bit far-fetched, upon closer reflection, it actually makes perfect sense.

Based on the current situation, he has absolutely no chance of becoming Hokage unless something unexpected happens later.

However, the three generations of cunning and scheming individuals were no less than his, and finding their weaknesses would not be easy.

Furthermore, if Jiraiya were to actually find Tsunade, given Tsunade's status as the Senju princess, her past achievements, the people she had saved, and her cooperation with the Third Hokage, he would have even less of a way to deal with her.

If what Li Chuan said is true, then perhaps the only way for him to become Hokage is to become Hokage himself.

The key question is, how much of what Li Chuan said was true, and how much was false?

(End of this chapter)