Konoha Drunkard

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Several days later

Muye Village

Today is Itachi's funeral. Not many people came. Itachi didn't have many friends in the village, only Shisui and Garp, maybe one of his former teachers, the fat guy. The rest were mostly members of the Uzumaki clan and some Konoha high-ranking officials. It's a case of a parent outliving their child, and Shanks didn't want to make it too grand, as if he had cursed Itachi to death. As for the hero's ceremony proposed by the Third Hokage, it was unnecessary. He didn't even receive such treatment while alive; what's the point of such formalities after his death?

Just as they were about to be buried, the second male lead, Kuku, finally appeared. The crowd outside parted to make way for him. Kuku walked in with his usual gait. Looking at his brother, who seemed to be asleep, even the most emotionless person would shed tears.

"Sasuke, this is for you, Itachi."

Shisui handed the bottle and a letter to the second male lead. After a few quiet glances at Itachi, the second male lead turned and left without saying a word.

I guess there were too many people around, and it was embarrassing to say anything mushy...

The second male lead's eyes, which had turned into three-tomoe jade as he drove to the door, then began to spin rapidly. When they finally stopped, they formed a new pattern, and his aura grew stronger.

The two red-robed men in the room noticed the second male lead's change. Snake, lurking in the shadows, had a glint in his eyes, as if he'd grasped something and suddenly realized it was time to elevate his historical status...

"Lord Shanks, are you just going to let Sasuke go like this?"

Zhi Shui looked at the doorway where no one had left and felt a little reluctant. His good friend had passed away, leaving behind only a younger brother, and he naturally wanted to take care of him.

"Let him go. Forcing someone to leave is dangerous, and judging from his appearance, he's not someone who'll die young. Besides, he's already opened his eyes, so what's the rush?"

Shanks said indifferently, "Konoha is so strong now, it doesn't care about an immature Mangekyou Sharingan. Although the second male lead hid it well when he came in, Shanks still sensed the hatred in his heart, especially the way he looked at Danzo, which had a slightly unusual look in his eyes."

Lord Danzo couldn't escape this calamity after all...

But thinking about it, it makes sense. Danzo really was the one who caused the Uchiha incident, but not entirely. Anyway, it's very complicated. However, it was destined that the second male lead would target Danzo.

"Why....."

Shisui shook his head as he looked in the direction the second male lead had left. Everyone who had opened their eyes was a person of strong character. Now that Sasuke was gone, it would be very difficult to persuade him to come back. He didn't even know how to explain things to his deceased friend.

Itachi's burial place is also in the cemetery. This was obtained by Shanks carrying a big sword and scolding Danzo for several hours. I don't know why the old guy reacted so strongly to Itachi entering the cemetery. Maybe Shanks took away the feng shui treasure that he had his eye on.

The old man is quite superstitious...

771. This lineup could wipe out a nation.

"What? What do you Five Kage Summit want me to do? Aren't you afraid I'll fight Onoki?"

In the Hokage's office, Shanks stared wide-eyed at the three giants of Konoha. Usually, the Kage of each village would bring a few bodyguards to the Five Kage Summit, but for some reason, Hiruzen Sarutobi suggested that Shanks go along as well.

Shanks had no interest in getting involved. Normally, he wouldn't care, but things were different now. This was a crucial time for the ninja world to be a loving family. If Onoki disliked him and insisted on a fight, he had no reason to hold back. Onoki's anus still ached slightly after all these years of taking a dump...

It would be better to just stay in the village and wait for Uncle Haizang to bring the money.

"...This time, you were sent because Onoki was also there. He's an old thug, so Minato might not have the upper hand."

Hiruzen Sarutobi took a few puffs of his opium. If he could, he'd rather die than let that bastard go. Who knows if he'd sway the Five Kage Summit if he did? But then he remembered that Onoki, that old schemer, would be there too. It was a different story. Even though it was called the Five Kage Summit, Konoha was so powerful, and the main focus was on experimentation. If Minato was still so respectful of his elders, it was hard to say whether Onoki would steal the lead. So Shanks, that troublemaker, had to step in.

"No, I'm pretty busy right now. Didn't you see that my Karin has fallen for a piece of trash? I still need to figure out how to correct her. Third Hokage, I think you could go instead. You were the previous Hokage, so your qualifications and status are no problem. Besides, you seem to have more experience in this area than I do. You're quite good yourself. You're retired, so don't just stay cooped up in the village. Go see the outside world. Who knows, you might even have some amazing adventures and bring Asuma a stepmother... The Land of Iron is a man's paradise."

Shanks gave Hiruzen Sarutobi a knowing look. He usually spent high-level meetings in his dreams, and now he had to attend this incredibly boring meeting? Forget about it! Besides, looking at the Kage of those villages, apart from Onoki, who was an old acquaintance, he knew every single one of them. Going there wouldn't be any point.

Fourth Generation Thunder Sound?

He's very close to his father, but with him? So-so...

Water Shadow Girl?

He was more familiar with the tragic guy from the food stall, but he'd only met this girl once...

Gaara.....

It's better not to talk about it. When his older sister gets married to Xiaohao Chongtianpao, they'll become familiar with each other after receiving the bride price.

He doesn't know three of the five people well, so why is he meddling in? If Hiruzen Sarutobi wants to steal the spotlight, let him go. He might even win an Oscar.

"Snapped!"

"That's right! How could we not have thought of that? Hiruzen, it would be most suitable for you to go with Minato this time."

Soy sauce customer Mitokado Yan was really going all out to get screen time; he slapped his thigh hard, and even Shanks would feel pain just listening to it.

He wasn't too keen on Xiaochun going with Shanks at first, since Shanks was too unreliable. Although he was reliable at times, he was unreliable more often than not, which made him very uneasy. Now, after Shanks reminded him, he realized that having a partner was just right. Shanks was a bit of a hypocrite, but much more reliable than Shanks, and his status was also high enough.

"This...over Lake Biwa..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi's heart pounded as Shanks spoke. Of course he wanted to go; the Land of Iron, a man's paradise... However, ever since the incident in the Red Bronze Zone, Biwako knew that although he was old, he was still young at heart and his stamina was still decent, so she had been keeping a close eye on him, and it was still the same now. He was afraid that Biwako wouldn't let him go.

"It's alright, I'll go talk to Sister Biwako for you. Men, it's normal to play around sometimes. As long as you don't come back with the child and fight Asuma and Konohamaru for the inheritance, you should be fine..."

Shanks patted his chest and assured him, but he was also a little uneasy. What if Hiruzen Sarutobi completely lost his way and fell into depravity in the Land of Iron...?

"...I'm not that kind of person..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi glanced disdainfully at Shanks and said seriously, only he knew what he was thinking...

"Alright, Hiruzen will also go as Minato's right-hand man this time, and Sakumo and Shisui will go as well, just in case."

Koharu Utatane made the decision: Sakumo was definitely going to be the head of the Anbu. Both Hokage were involved, so regardless of their identities, their safety had to be paramount. As for Shisui, Koharu had some ulterior motives. Seeing that Sakumo was about to step down, and Kakashi wasn't suitable for the position, she wanted Shisui to try...

"...This lineup is capable of conquering entire nations..."

Shanks knew exactly what Koharu Utatane was thinking, but he didn't say anything. Shisui was qualified to become the head of the Anbu, after all, he was a double-flower red-ranked clerk... However, this lineup was indeed a bit crazy. Although Hiruzen Sarutobi was old and frail, he was not someone that ordinary people could defeat. At least a double-flower red-ranked clerk would be needed. His good buddy Sakumo was still at the tail end of his peak period. He was not at his strongest, nor was he the weakest double-flower red-ranked clerk.

Minato and Shisui were both at their peak, and they had a group of elite followers. Anyone who was foolish enough to try and climb over the two Hokage to get to the top would probably get their ass kicked...

.......

Danzo was precisely that kind of man who lacked common sense.

In the Root headquarters of Konoha, Danzo was incredibly excited. His chance had finally arrived! Although he had kept a low profile all these years, the fire of his ambition had never been extinguished. He had been preparing diligently, nurturing one generation after another of Root's future hopes, hoping that one day heaven would see his hard work and grant him a chance.

And now hope has finally arrived, and he is ready!

His best friend, along with Minato Namikaze and Sakumo Hatake, are all going to the Land of Iron. Isn't this a chance that God has given him?

If it were more than ten years ago, he probably wouldn't have had any thoughts about it. At that time, his best friend was at the end of his peak, and both Sakumo Hatake and Minato Namikaze were at their peak.

But things are different now. His best friend is getting old, and Sakumo Hatake is already at the tail end of his peak. Only Minato Namikaze and Shisui Uchiha are at their peak. It's a matter of the bold getting rich and the timid starving. Success or failure hinges on this moment. How could Danzo not be excited? As long as both Hokage and Sakumo Hatake are out there, his chance will come.

772. That old guy has so many tricks up his sleeve.

Shanks?

No matter how famous he becomes, he can't become Hokage. He'll ruin the village by then.

Tsunade?

If a gambling addict were to become Hokage, the village would surely be ruined by him.

As for the younger generation below, their popularity wasn't high enough, so Danzo thought and thought, only among those few, could he be considered qualified to rise to the top and become the leader, then reach the pinnacle of life and marry the old beauty of Konoha...

I'm so excited just thinking about it!

"Qu Gen, you'll be in charge this time. Once this is done, you'll be my loyal subject. Don't let me down."

Danzo said to the head female servant, Toru, who was in front of him.

"Lord Danzo, rest assured, if we fail, I will bring you my head!"

Aburame Torune was so excited that if his boss hadn't been groped in so long and his feet hadn't smelled a bit strange, he would have wanted to kneel down and lick them...

It's finally my turn. After decades of hard work, I've finally made it...

He originally thought that the boss would hand over the task to Yamanaka Hino, the king of boasting. Although the king of boasting was not strong, this operation did not require strength at all. All the combat power of the Root was mobilized. What kind of storm could three peak double-flower red sticks, an old man who was old and frail, and a small group of elite bodyguards stir up?

I never expected that the boss would think of me this time and give me such a big credit. It's really unexpected.

Danzo had considered having Yamanaka Higanbana lead the team, but thinking of Minato Namikaze's flashy Flying Thunder God technique, he worried that if Yamanaka Higanbana were to be instantly killed, who would he complain to? There was only one such talent in the ninja world. So, after much deliberation, Danzo decided to have Torune lead the team. There were many other insect-raising experts like Torune from the Aburame clan...

........

With both Hokage away, all political affairs were handled by the "Big Sky Cannon" and two powerful figures. The "Big Sky Cannon" was already regretting the next day for not going with Minato and the others... The two old guys next to him were just there to show off; when the documents were presented to them, one said his eyesight was bad, the other said he hadn't slept well and was tired, then tossed them all to him...

So why flaunt your seniority?

...........

“Sasuke, this is a good opportunity. During this Five Kage Summit, the Fourth Hokage and Sakumo Hatake have both left Konoha. Konoha is not at its strongest right now. This is your best chance to kill Danzo.”

In a certain place in the ninja world, Obito said to the second male lead, who was wearing pants.

Ever since successfully transplanting Itachi's eyes and seeing Obito's incredibly realistic will technique, the second male lead, Kuku, developed a deep hatred for Konoha and the Root of Konoha. After reading the will, Kuku, brimming with confidence due to activating the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, was ready to charge into Konoha and wreak havoc. However, Black Zetsu eventually stopped him, saying, "You've only just activated your cheat code and you already think you're the king of the world? Do you have to be so confident? It's one thing to wreak havoc on other villages, but you actually want to wreak havoc on Konoha? Do you want to die even faster?"

Others might know just how strong Shanks was, but he knew it all too well. Shanks was the only person he'd kept in check for so many years who he couldn't understand, not even his strength. He seemed eccentric and ordinary-looking, nothing like the extraordinary talents of Tobirama Senju or Madara. He just seemed so ordinary...

And this ordinary guy could easily beat Madara, even though it was an elderly Madara on his deathbed. That's still several times more powerful than the current second male lead, right? Plus, Konoha has so many powerful members. What are you thinking, going to clear the map all by yourself...?

Although the second male lead couldn't be persuaded to stop, as time went on, his feelings grew even deeper, and his hateful and resentful demeanor made Black Zetsu slap his thigh in exasperation.

The reincarnations of Asura are indeed all incredibly talented...

"I see...."

After the second male lead finished speaking, he stood up, shouldered his large sword, and headed out to Konoha. This time, he was going to make a name for himself as the Uchiha, and he wanted the world to remember his name, Uchiha Sasuke.

he!

Uchiha Sasuke is the true protagonist of the world!

he!

Uchiha Sasuke is the true king of the world!

"Will he... be in trouble like this?"

Looking at the back of the second male lead in the pants, Obito sensed a strong chuunibyou (delusional) aura emanating from him. Somewhat uncertainly, he asked Black Zetsu, "Could this be a side effect of the eye transplant? Thank goodness I don't have any brothers..."

"It should be...no problem...Lord Madara was like that before..."

Black Zetsu gave an uncertain answer, but for the sake of saving face, he still forcibly dragged Madara into the mess.

Uncle Ban: You bastard! I'm such a chuunibyou!

..........

With Minato and Hiruzen Sarutobi absent, and Danzo, a relatively unknown junior in the village, taking over the affairs, Danzo became quite active during this time.

Every day, just like Hiruzen Sarutobi, he would get up early and go to Konoha Park to do morning exercises with the elderly, then greet them with a smile and ask after their well-being.