Konoha Drunkard

"......"

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Homura Mitokado, who was just a casual customer, and thought, "They all have people who care about them, so why don't you care about me too?"

"...Do you know who it is?"

Soy Sauce Guest Mitokado Homura clearly didn't understand the meaning behind Hiruzen Sarutobi's gaze. He said with a serious expression, "This matter is very serious. Just a few hours ago, our comrade was killed, and now the two Hokage have been intercepted and killed."

"...I was just about to ask Danzo. Bring Danzo here!"

When this topic was brought up, Hiruzen Sarutobi flew into a rage, his eyes blazing with fury.

"...Unfortunately, Danzo was killed by Sasuke Uchiha a few hours ago and is currently checking in at Uncle's place. If you want to find him, either I have to summon him, or you'll have to wait until you kick the bucket."

When Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu were silent for a while, Shanks spoke.

"What? Danzo is dead? What happened?"

True friends are true friends. Upon hearing that Danzo was dead, Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had been furious, immediately asked with a sorrowful and shocked expression.

"I'm not quite sure either. Last night when I got up to pee, I felt a strong chakra fluctuation in the Root area, so I went to see what Danzo was up to. When I got there, Danzo was already dead. He must have swallowed half of the bridge support. In the village, I found Uchiha Sasuke preparing to attack Shikaku. Luckily, I found out in time and chased him away. Otherwise, it wouldn't just be Danzo."

Shanks glanced at Mitokado and Koharu as he spoke.

"...I think he's blaming us for the Uchiha clan's actions, but since you were able to drive him away, why didn't you capture him?"

Mitokado Homura, the soy sauce customer, lamented that although he wasn't afraid of death, it depended on the circumstances. A glorious death was fine, but if it was as humiliating as Danzo's, he'd rather live a few more years...

"You're really talking without thinking. Do you know how powerful Uchiha Sasuke is now? His eyes have evolved to the level of my idol Madara. I was able to drive him away, and instead of praising me, you're blaming me."

Shanks said, clearly annoyed.

"What? You mean Madara Uchiha's eyes?"

This time, it wasn't just Hiruzen Sarutobi who was shocked; Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane also looked at Shanks in astonishment. These kids hadn't experienced Madara's era, and many of them hadn't even heard of Madara's name. But the three of them were different. They were born in the Warring States period and lived there until they were eight years old. Madara's domineering figure was deeply etched in their hearts. He was the one who led the Uchiha clan from the Land of Fire to the Land of Water. "Without Wood Release, who can compete with him?" That was the saying. Tobirama Senju had said that Madara's eyes were definitely not just simple Mangekyou Sharingan, but he couldn't explain what they were like.

The three of them were utterly disheartened to see those eyes reappear.

780. It's obviously his work.

Good riddance!

Good riddance!

If they can't drive them away, they're doomed. Although they didn't witness the Battle of the Valley of the End firsthand, their strength to change the terrain meant that if they couldn't drive them away, the entire Hidden Leaf Village would be gone.

"How could Uchiha Sasuke have eyes like that?"

The three old guys don't have time to grieve for their friends anymore. Old Man Ban's eyes are such a terrifying thing; their fathers have all been thoroughly beaten by them.

Especially Hiruzen Sarutobi, the thought that the second male lead is named Sasuke, just like his father, makes me feel like I've eaten shit. Why did I ever agree to let him have that name...?

"Don't worry so much. The eyes are the same, but the people are different. Uchiha Sasuke isn't that strong yet. Besides, even if the sky falls, the tall ones will be the first to hold it up. I'm 1.78 meters tall. By the way, Minato, how tall are you?"

Seeing the three old guys looking uneasy, Shanks comforted them, saying that he hadn't expected Madara to have such a powerful presence, still able to make these three old guys who had seen the giant snake defecate worry and be afraid.

"...I'm 1.81 meters tall..."

Minato, having regained some strength, sighed helplessly. He hadn't even dealt with Danzo's remaining Root underlings, and now Madara's eyes had popped up. Moreover, he'd noticed that ever since he became Hokage, trouble had been piling up in both Konoha and the ninja world, as if fate was deliberately targeting him...

"Three adults, shouldn't we deal with Root first? This attack on the two Hokage by Root must have been planned and premeditated, and Danzo is definitely involved..."

Seeing that the topic had strayed a bit too far, Big Cannon interrupted.

"Have the Dark Division eliminate everyone in the Root organization, leaving no one alive."

Koharu's face was serious. That bastard Danzo had even considered killing her precious godson, crossing her bottom line. She'd tolerated Danzo's antics in the village before, as long as he didn't cross her boundaries—after all, they were childhood friends. Even when she learned he was dead, she felt heartbroken and saddened; so many years of camaraderie weren't so easily severed. But now it was different. She wished Shanks would summon Danzo so she could beat him up and send him to his death...

Women's minds are so terrifying, especially those of older, unmarried women...

"...Sakumo, find out how many people are in Root. Danzo has cursed seals on their tongues. Find a way to break the seals. If you really can't break them..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed and said to Sakumo Hatake, "Although I also hate Danzo after this incident, he's still my good friend of many years. Besides, many people in Root were raised by Danzo from childhood, so strictly speaking, they're all innocent. There are still many people among them who can be used by me, like that Yamanaka Hinata..."

The thought of receiving the same treatment as Danzo in the future, having him blow on his hair every night before bed and every morning upon waking up, made me realize I could live a few more decades in peace...

"Third Hokage, about the Five Kage Summit..."

Minato asked Hiruzen Sarutobi, "The Five Kage Summit is still about a month away. Logically, even a week's journey would take us to the Land of Iron. The reason we're going so early is because Hiruzen is eager to investigate the differences between the girls of the Land of Iron and those of Konoha, hoping to improve Konoha's entertainment industry..."

Secondly, since they were the initiators, they should arrive early to greet the guests out of courtesy... If the great Konoha didn't even have this much courtesy, wouldn't they be laughed at to death by Onoki Red Nose?

"...We'll set off in a week. Let's deal with Danzo's roots first."

Hiruzen Sarutobi thought for a moment and then spoke.

Compared to the development of the village's entertainment industry, the roots left by his best friend are obviously more important. Danzo has been developing for decades, and heaven knows how huge the Root has become. Moreover, they only listen to Danzo's orders and even dared to kill him, the former Hokage. This is outrageous.

.......

After everyone discussed and agreed, a bloody storm swept through Konoha within a week. Because Hatake Sakumo had a list handed over by Yamanaka Hiroo containing the names and information of Root members, the Anbu were able to handle the situation relatively quickly. However, Danzo's brainwashing work was too effective, and many Root members had already regarded Danzo as their faith. As a result, many people stubbornly refused to cooperate with the Anbu. During the day, the villagers of Konoha lived happily, but at night, the Anbu and the Root members who had been discovered fought from one end of the village to the other. Several times, because they attacked Sasori's amusement park, several Root members were captured by Sasori and used as toys.

Although his actions were excessive, from a moral standpoint, Scorpion's behavior was also protecting Konoha. It was just that his methods were somewhat inhumane. Hiruzen Sarutobi turned a blind eye, out of respect for Aunt Chiyo...

It's really hard to imagine having a terrorist living in the village. Even if Konoha has the resources, other villages wouldn't dare to do it...

"Lord Sandai, apart from a few people outside the village who could not be located, Danzo's Root personnel have been captured. Among them, Aburame Torune resisted too stubbornly last night and was killed by Lord Sakumo."

Shisui no longer needs to wear a mask; he has returned to the Anbu as vice-commander. It is estimated that after two or three years of familiarizing himself with the work, Hatake Sakumo will retire and let him take over.

Sakumo entrusted this matter to him as a training exercise, since Danzo was, after all, a friend of the three giants, so Minato wasn't upset about it. Moreover, since Hiruzen Sarutobi was so enthusiastic, he simply handed it over to him.

"Thanks a lot."

Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at Shisui with satisfaction. In Shisui, he saw the shadow of his first close friend, Uchiha Kagami. They were so alike—the same talent, the same appearance, even their character was impeccable. If Shisui weren't from the Uchiha clan, he would undoubtedly be the next Hokage...

........

"Sasuke, are your face and head alright?"

In an underground entertainment complex in the ninja world, Obito asked the second male lead, who had become taciturn since returning, with concern.

When the second male lead, Kuku, returned with a bruised and swollen face, looking at the huge bump on his head, he knew without asking Obito or Black Zetsu that he must have encountered Shanks in Konoha. Who in the ninja world was so powerful as to punch someone in the head and create such a big bump? It was obviously Shanks's doing.

A week has passed, and although the second male lead's face is not as swollen as before, it has not yet returned to its former handsome state. As for the bump on his head, it seems that Konoha's Red Hair hit him too hard, and there is no sign of the swelling going down. At this rate, it will take at least a month for the swelling to go down.

781. Even his farts are extraordinary.

"...Hey, don't be too discouraged. Shanks of Konoha is indeed very strong, and your eyes have only recently awakened. It's not a big deal if you can't beat him. There are plenty of people in the ninja world who can't beat him. Use this time to familiarize yourself with your eye abilities. The Five Kage Summit will be the time when you become famous throughout the ninja world."

When Obito saw that the second male lead was silent for a while, he assumed that he was traumatized by Shanks, so he said some encouraging words to help him regain his confidence. This kind of high-level fighter is not easy to find.

Kids are such a pain; they can't take it after just one beating. I was beaten by Tsunade so many times back then, did she ever see me this frustrated...?

"..."

The second male lead, dressed in trousers, stared silently at himself in the mirror, stroking his swollen, handsome face, tears welling in his eyes...

Gone.

My handsome face is gone just like that.....

You bastard! Wasn't it said that Konoha's Shanks only hit his head and not his face? Why did he actually hit his face this time...?

"Hey!"

Seeing that the second male lead hadn't reacted at all after he'd said so much, Obito shook his head and turned to leave. These kids these days are too easily discouraged; they're nothing compared to him. Back then, he was hit countless times, but he still persevered to the end!

"...How's Nagato's situation? When do you plan to capture the Eight-Tails and Nine-Tails?"

Obito asked White Zetsu, "We've acquired the new tailed beast from Kawanin Village recently. Although I haven't seen it, White Zetsu said that the beast's chakra is very evil and completely different from the chakra of the other tailed beasts. Could it be a fake?"

However, Black Zetsu remained adamant, believing the tailed beast to be real. After all, it was just a fart from the old man of the Six Paths; it would be strange if it weren't extraordinary...

After hearing Black Zetsu's explanation, Obito couldn't help but marvel at the Sage of Six Paths' greatness; even his actions were extraordinary!

Old Man Liudao: Bullshit! It's all that red-haired brat's nonsense!

"Nagato is almost there. Kakuzu and Hidan are already searching for the Eight-Tails, but I don't know where Kumogakure has hidden the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki. I've searched the whole village but can't find him."

Bai Jue spoke as he manually operated the device, occasionally letting out sounds that sounded very comfortable.

"........."

Looking at White Zetsu's wretched state, Obito truly regretted teaching him this skill in the first place. To be so unrestrained in public was simply too indecent...

"By the way, I found this thing at least in Orochimaru's lab, it might be useful for our plans!"

As he spoke, White Zetsu pulled out a ninjutsu scroll with the four large characters "Impure World Reincarnation" written on it.

"Haha, heaven is on my side! I never expected Orochimaru to have even left this ninjutsu in the Land of Rain!"

When Obito saw this ninjutsu, he wasn't disgusted at all. His eyes lit up as he took the scroll and laughed loudly. He thought that having hundreds of thousands of White Zetsu clones was enough, but he didn't expect Orochimaru to give him such a big gift.

"This ninjutsu must be the Impure World Reincarnation technique developed by Tobirama Senju. I didn't expect Orochimaru to perfect it. He's really amazing!"

As Obito opened the ninjutsu scroll, Black Zetsu looked at its contents and said...

"Let's go, let's prepare a big gift for the various ninja villages..."

Brother Obito walked out with his eyes shining like gold and drool dripping from his mouth.

Where are we going?

"Digging up graves..."

............

"Lord Shanks, please save our village! Two mysterious men came recently, not only kidnapping our Jinchuriki but also wreaking havoc on our village. If you don't go, our village will be destroyed..."

Inside the Hokage Building, a middle-aged man covered in wounds was sobbing uncontrollably, clinging to Shanks' leg. The scene was truly heartbreaking...

"Brother, are you mistaken? Your village was destroyed, shouldn't you be looking for the person who destroyed it? Why are you coming to me? I've never been to your village."

Shanks stared blankly at this middle-aged man who, despite his advanced age, was still trying to curry favor with others. Didn't he know how embarrassing that was? Minato and Hiruzen Sarutobi had just left yesterday, and today someone supposedly from Kawagakure came looking for him. Shanks thought Kawagakure had recently made a fortune and was giving him the final payment. He never expected that he would be currying favor with someone as soon as he arrived. He didn't even realize what was going on.

"Lord Shanks, you promised to protect our village during the last auction, you can't go back on your word!"

Upon hearing Shanks's emotionless words, the middle-aged man burst into tears again. It was already difficult enough for them, a small ninja village, to survive in the perilous ninja world for so many years. They never expected that their luck would finally turn around and allow them to buy a Tailed Beast, but instead of happiness and fulfillment, the Tailed Beast brought them disaster. Who could they turn to for justice? In the end, the village leaders decided to send him to Konoha for help.

"Explain yourself clearly first. What exactly happened? Who took your tailed beast? And who's causing trouble in your village?"

Shanks rubbed his temples. Couldn't they have sent someone with a bit more culture? They can't even tell a proper story. They cut off the beginning and the end, leaving only the middle part, making it all confusing.

"Here's what happened. When our Kawakage brought the Tailed Beasts back, the Jinchuriki in the distance immediately sealed them. Things went smoothly and nothing unexpected happened. I must say that Shanks is truly a conscientious businessman."