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Chapter 301 New Hokage Candidate (Second Update)

Previously, Nagato was unable to use the Rinnegan to revive Madara using the Rinne Rebirth Technique. Now that Nagato can do it, Obito felt that instead of reviving Madara, it would be better to let Nagato continue leading Akatsuki in collecting the Tailed Beasts.

Why not just wait until he becomes the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki and unleashes the Infinite Tsukuyomi himself? Why revive Madara?

If Madara wasn't telling the truth, given his immense power, he wouldn't be able to control the situation after his resurrection.

He's not the easily fooled boy he used to be. Rather than leaving his fate in someone else's hands, he'd rather take control of it himself. Anyway, as long as the Eye of the Moon plan succeeds in the end, it will fulfill Madara's wish, won't it?

"Absolutely brilliant!"

At Pain's call, the pitcher plant Zetsu immediately emerged from the ground.

"Chief, what are your orders?"

"Go and monitor the area near Konoha. I need to know the records of all ninjas who have entered and exited Konoha during this period."

Pain gave the order.

Jue nodded and sank beneath the tower.

"Go and inform the other members to drop everything and return to base first."

Pain turned to look at Obito, who then activated Kamui and vanished from the spot.

In a room at the foot of the tower, Konan looked at Nagato, who was as thin as a skeleton and whose back was covered with black rods, and said with a worried tone:

"I always felt that this Uchiha Madara had ulterior motives, so it's best to be careful with him."

"Whether Uchiha Madara is truly useful or not is still unknown. He still has some value for us now. Once the tailed beasts are collected, if he makes any unusual moves, kill him immediately!"

Nagato coughed twice, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

He never fully trusted this man who called himself Uchiha Madara from beginning to end.

"His intangibility ability can only last for five minutes at most. If he dares to betray you, I will help you kill him."

Konan gently tidied Nagato's hair and said softly.

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"Sarutobi, why wasn't I on the shortlist for the Fifth Hokage?"

Inside the Hokage Building in Konoha, Danzo stared at the list of candidates for the Fifth Hokage in his hand, his face filled with anger as he questioned them.

Jiraiya, Tsunade, Kakashi, Hiashi Hyuga, and Shikaku Nara were the five candidates the Third Hokage nominated, but Danzo, who had made countless contributions to Konoha and most wanted to become Hokage, was not among them.

"Shimura, don't be angry. I know you want to contribute to the village, but you're about the same age as me. Even if you were to become the village head, how many years could you serve?"

Why not give the opportunity to the younger generation?

Besides, Root still needs you to take charge. If you become Hokage, does that mean Root will merge with the Anbu?

The third generation offered kind words of advice.

Koharu and Homura, who were standing nearby, also nodded and joined the Third Generation in trying to persuade him.

They could not allow Danzo to become Hokage, not only because Danzo was a hawk and their ideologies clashed, but also because if Danzo became Hokage, he would take control of Konoha's Anbu and Root.

In this way, Konoha would essentially become Danzo's personal fiefdom, and neither of them would have a good time.

What they need is for Konoha's two largest powers, Danzo and the Third Hokage, to fight each other so that they can gain power.

Just like now, whenever Konoha makes an important decision, Danzo and the Third Hokage disagree, so they have to try to win them over to take sides before a decision can be made.

Upon seeing this, Danzo immediately understood that this list was actually prepared in advance by the Third Hokage and two advisors, excluding him.

He knew the Third Hokage didn't want him to succeed as Hokage, but he didn't expect the Third Hokage to be so ruthless as to exclude him from the candidate list, completely extinguishing his hopes.

"It seems we have no choice but to cooperate with that prince."

Danzo gritted his teeth, having already made up his mind.

These past few days he's been thinking about Li Chuan's words, feeling that things weren't so simple, but the intelligence he's gathered seems to make some sense.

He simply couldn't believe that someone could go from someone who didn't know ninjutsu to someone with such strength in just over a year, because it wasn't a matter of genius or not, but rather that it was impossible.

Therefore, based on his line of reasoning, Li Chuan is a genius, but he must have been exposed to ninjutsu at a very young age.

He had been pretending to be unable to use ninjutsu and to be in poor health, staying in his princely residence year-round. His purpose was probably quite simple: to deceive others and lower the guard of the daimyo and everyone else.

If he wasn't after power or a prestigious position, then there would be no need for him to pretend for so many years.

Now that I'm completely out of luck, I might as well bring in the scheming Li Chuan to cause trouble. Anyway, things can't get any worse.

"You're right. I am indeed getting old and not suitable to take over as Hokage. Besides, Root really needs me to manage it."

Danzo's angry expression vanished, and his attitude suddenly softened.

His change of heart surprised the third generation and the two advisors.

They assumed that, given Danzo's personality, he would definitely cause a scene for a while. In order to appease Danzo, the Third Hokage even planned to relinquish some power, such as approving Danzo's previous proposal to increase the number of Root personnel.

He certainly has the greatest decision-making power in choosing the Hokage, but if things get too ugly, it won't be a good thing for the entire Hidden Leaf Village.

As a leader, he knew very well that he couldn't act unilaterally in everything.

"However, I have a suggestion: to add another candidate for Hokage."

Danzo tapped his cane.

Upon hearing this, the Third Hokage suddenly realized that there was another scheme behind it all, which was more in line with Danzo's style.

"Of course, Shimura, who else do you think would be suitable? I'll add them to the list right now."

As long as it wasn't Danzo himself, the Third Hokage didn't care which Root ninja he nominated.

The Third Hokage knew very well that Danzo was qualified to run for Hokage, given his experience and achievements. Danzo had made significant contributions to Konoha, and there were many supporters and families in the village who shared his ideals.

However, the Root ninja he recommended, no matter who he was, had absolutely no chance of being one of them.

Many of the Root ninja's missions are top-secret and kept secret, as they work silently for the village in the shadows.

Therefore, some of their contributions cannot be openly discussed, and naturally they will not be recognized by the normal ninjas and villagers in the village.

How could a ninja who cannot be recognized by the public possibly become Hokage? Even if he didn't intervene in the end, the outcome would not change.

Upon hearing the Third Hokage's words, Danzo narrowed his eyes, then said in a calm tone:

"I recommend your fourth disciple, His Highness Prince Enkawa. I believe he meets all the criteria for a Hokage candidate!"

(End of this chapter)