Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 146 Danzo: The Advantage Lies With Me

Hyuga clan.

Hinata Hyuga and Hiashi Hyuga are sparring in the courtyard.

Because both sides possess the Byakugan, every move they made was aimed at vital points.

Of course, the gap in strength is too large.

Hinata Hyuga could not possibly harm an elite Jonin.

Hiashi Hyuga didn't use excessive force, controlling his strength.

It looks dangerous, but it's actually just a guided exchange of skills.

Bang!

Hiashi Hyuga took a half step back and nodded silently.

The force is good.

He has noticed that Hinata Hyuga has been making rapid progress recently.

It's not about gentle punches or eye rolls, but about physical fitness.

Even Hiashi Hyuga suspected that she had secretly taken some kind of highly nutritious supplement.

But it's impossible.

This speculation seems utterly absurd.

A dozen minutes later, the two stopped sparring.

Hinata Hyuga was ultimately too young, and her chakra was insufficient to sustain her in the fight.

But Hiashi Hyuga was already quite satisfied.

Hinata.

Hinata Rinka hugged Hinata Hanabi, took out a silk handkerchief, and said, "Wipe your sweat and take a rest."

Hiashi Hyuga smiled upon seeing this.

Just then, Hyuga Hizashi walked in.

"You guys chat."

Hinata Rinka tactfully said, "Hanabi must be hungry, I'll go feed her something."

Even in the meantime, they didn't forget to take Hinata Hyuga with them.

"Hizashi, aren't you at the Hokage Building? What brings you back?"

Hiashi Hyuga turned around and asked in a calm tone.

"Chief, there is something that requires your decision."

After bowing, Hyuga Hizashi told Natsume what he had asked for.

Ever since Hiashi Hyuga used the Caged Bird Seal, he no longer addresses his elder brother as "Clan Chief."

This represents the strict rules of the Hyuga clan.

"Say yes."

Hiashi Hyuga did not hesitate for a moment.

Why?

Hyuga Hizashi asked, puzzled, "Will this offend the two Hokage advisors?"

"Hizashi, are you confused?"

Hiashi Hyuga shook his head and asked, "Natsume is the Hokage's student, do you think he would ask you for help without permission?"

"What does the Hokage mean?"

Hiashi Hyuga immediately understood the cause and effect, and a look of sudden realization appeared on his face.

"The Hokage has just taken office and is different from the Third Hokage. She has a fiery temper and probably wants to take this opportunity to bring down the two Hokage advisors."

Hiashi Hyuga nodded and instructed, "Hizashi, cooperate as much as possible. This is a good opportunity."

He can't exactly say it's because he's afraid of Natsume, can he?

Hyuga Hizashi found this hastily deduced reasoning quite reasonable.

Tsunade, as an ambitious Hokage who is still young, would never allow anyone to share her power.

At this time, if the Hyuga clan were to offer assistance, it would undoubtedly win the Hokage's favor.

"Daily variation, you need to remember that."

Hiashi Hyuga said with a serious expression, "The reason the Hyuga clan has stood strong to this day is because they understand and uphold the Hokage's orders, regardless of who the Hokage is. This is just like how the Hyuga branch family upholds the main family."

"Yes."

Hyuga Hizashi's expression was somewhat gloomy.

This is undoubtedly a warning.

Make him remember that even though he now wields considerable power, he can only serve the main family.

"You may leave."

Hiashi Hyuga waved his hand.

The clan leader is older than his elder brother.

For the sake of the Hyuga clan's long-standing traditions and rules, he had to harden his heart.

Time flies.

Danzo House.

After losing his roots, Shimura Danzo returned to live in the Shimura clan's settlement.

Although the Shimura clan wasn't mentioned much in the original work, that doesn't mean they were weak.

As a founding member of the village and having produced a powerful figure like Danzo Shimura, their development was naturally quite impressive.

"Lord Danzo."

Ryoma Aburame, dressed in a black robe, appeared and knelt on one knee, saying, "The two Hokage advisors wish to see you."

"Let them in."

Danzo Shimura narrowed his eyes slightly.

Although Root was disbanded, its main members continued to serve him, so they were well aware of what was happening at the Hokage Building.

Just three days ago, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado almost got into a fight with Hizashi Hyuga because of a disagreement.

Tsunade eventually stopped them, but the feud had already been formed.

The important thing is to seize a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow, and in two years, their Hokage advisor will be a mere figurehead.

Who can tolerate this?

Not long after, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado entered the hall together.

"When something happens, they're willing to come and visit old friends."

Danzo Shimura, holding his cane in both hands, said casually.

Both men were taken aback, which showed that although he had stepped down, he still possessed a considerably different intelligence capability.

In fact, the training at the root is far more intense than the Will of Fire.

Those who join the Root organization, regardless of their past behavior, will become loyal dogs of Shimura Danzo.

The so-called "roots" have no name, no emotions, no past, no future, only a mission.

To maintain secrecy, everyone was also placed under a curse that would sever all tongue vortexes.

I cannot say anything about Danzo Shimura.

This is why the root system, even when dissolved, is essentially the same as if it hadn't been dissolved at all.

Those who have fallen into darkness are very difficult to bring back.

Danzo.

Koharu Utatane stepped forward and said, "We're all old friends, so I won't waste any more words. I just want to ask you, do you still want to be Hokage?"

Danzo Shimura's face immediately darkened, and he asked, "Do you have another way?"

"Kill Tsunade, and you'll become Hokage."

Koharu Utatane took a deep breath and said, "Tsunade's strength is far inferior to Hiruzen's, so you have a great chance of succeeding."

"Hinzan is old and has been hurt by his son and grandson."

Mitokado Homura continued, "With Tsunade dead, he won't be able to take over as acting Hokage again like Minato did; instead, he'll find someone else."

A flicker of interest crossed Shimura Danzo's eyes.

According to them, it is indeed a very good time.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had no intention of managing Konoha.

Jiraiya has already left.

Although Orochimaru broke his promise last time, he will definitely be fine this time.

With the support of Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, the position of Hokage was practically within their grasp.

The only one who needs to be dealt with is Tsunade.

Her biggest problems are the Yin Seal and the Hundred Healings Technique.

Regardless of its combat strength, it is indeed difficult to kill.

However, Danzo Shimura also had ways to restrain himself.

Sealing technique.

After the Uzumaki clan was wiped out, Konoha's Sealing Team was established.

Many people in the upper echelons also learned the sealing technique.

But the best are none other than Minato Namikaze, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Danzo Shimura.

Once Tsunade is subdued with sealing techniques, the rest will be relatively easy.

The Yin Seal and the Hundred Healings Technique have their limits; if fatal wounds are inflicted repeatedly, it becomes difficult to withstand.

"I can't bring myself to do it in Konoha."

Danzo Shimura finally couldn't hold back; the position of Hokage was his greatest obsession.

From the Third Hokage to the current Fifth Hokage.

If we wait any longer, he'll get too old.

Moreover, since it has no roots now, it won't be long before everyone forgets its existence.

At that time, there will be no more chances to become Hokage.

He couldn't wait for Tsunade to step down any longer.

"The two of us will try to lure Tsunade out of the village."

Mitokado Homura immediately said, "You can make your move then."

Are you confident?

A hint of worry flashed in Koharu's eyes. "If Tsunade escapes, the three of us will find it difficult to maintain our foothold in Konoha."

"It's alright, Tsunade is no match for me."

Danzo Shimura waved his hand confidently.

He possesses Wood Release, sealing techniques, and the Sharingan with three tomoe.

With two Izanagi attacks, that would be enough to deal with Tsunade.

And he wasn't the only one.

Other members of his Root organization include Ryoma Aburame, Torune Aburame, Fu Yamanaka, and Tanuki Shigaraki.

They were all Jonin-level ninjas.

In short, the advantage lies with me.

"It would be best to lure Tsunade out alone."

Danzo Shimura added, "She recently hired some guards, which is causing some trouble."

"clear."

Mitokado Homura's face revealed confidence as he said, "We can use Hiruzen's orders to lure her out."

"Alright."

Danzo Shimura had long since lost any feelings for Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Previously, the relationship between the two was very complicated.

But overall, they complement each other.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is like a leaf bathed in sunlight, while he is like a root buried in darkness.

The two collaborated on numerous occasions, making outstanding contributions to maintaining peace in Konoha.

However, as time went by, Danzo Shimura found himself frustrated at every turn and gained nothing.

Now, he has been removed from his position and his roots have been disbanded.

"Hiruzen, you were the one who gave up on me first."

Danzo Shimura felt a chill in his heart. After dealing with Tsunade, Hiruzen Sarutobi would be next.

After all these years, it's time to pay off the debt.

Konoha Police Department.

With the appointment of Kosuke Maruhoshi, the organization resumed operation.

Following Natsume's suggestion, they were divided into a Ninja Club and a Villagers Club to manage different matters.

Although Maruboshi Kosuke is a genin, he has extremely high prestige.

When Tsunade made the announcement, even Hiruzen Sarutobi was speechless.

Because, in truth, the two were actually fellow disciples.

Sarutobi Asuma was a whole generation younger.

And more importantly, he is stronger.

Hiruzen Sarutobi could only lament that Asuma Sarutobi wasn't destined to become Hokage.

After that, let him become a Jonin leader and rise to the top ranks of Konoha.

He and Tsunade had a master-disciple relationship, so it wasn't difficult for him at this time.

No matter how much more, Hiruzen Sarutobi was powerless to do so.

The deaths of his son and grandson were a devastating blow to him.

"Grandpa Kosuke."

Natsume knocked on the door and entered the office.

Maruboshi Kosuke is quite old, and his hair is completely white.

He originally wanted to refuse, but he couldn't resist Natsume's reasoning and emotional appeal.

Forget about Konoha being exhausted; this is truly a critical moment of life and death, and it is precisely when a veteran like you is needed to step up.

Kosuke Maruboshi, being an absolute executor of the Will of Fire, agreed immediately upon hearing the offer.

"Oh, it's Natsume. What's up?"

"There's something that the Konoha Police Department needs to investigate."

Natsume took out a document and said, "Recently, nine ninjas have died in explosions, all with the same pattern. I suspect someone is behind this."

To be honest, he could hardly believe that he had found Shimura Danzo's weakness so easily.

All I can say is that this guy is really blatant.

This experiment is mentioned in the original work and is called the Bull-Headed Heavenly King.

A bomb-summoning beast called Nue was created based on Hashirama cells.

It can continuously absorb chakra, and once it reaches saturation, it will produce a powerful explosion.

Danzo Shimura intended to use it to protect Konoha and to attack other ninja villages.

This tactic is similar to how Kirigakure used the Three-Tails' self-destruction.

However, it is very unstable at this time and is in the experimental stage.

Natsume sought out Maruboshi Kosuke because he valued his character, and also to give the reborn Konoha Police Department a great gift.

This was definitely a sensational case in Konoha, enough to make a name for themselves.

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