Became the mastermind behind the Akatsuki organization

Chapter 323 The Third Hokage and Shisui

Sarutobi Shinnosuke is his son and the current head of Konoha's Anbu. He possesses the strength of an elite jonin. If he continues to hone his skills for a few more decades, he will have a chance to reach the level of Kage.

The Third Hokage has always had the idea of ​​training Sarutobi Shinnosuke and having him run for the next or next-next Hokage.

Unfortunately, Sarutobi Shinnosuke's strength and achievements are not enough to run for Hokage, and the position of Anbu Chief is already Sarutobi Shinnosuke's limit.

If Shinnosuke replaces Danzo...would the war on the front line be easier?

The Third Hokage fell into deep thought, then shook his head slightly and gave up the idea.

Firstly, Shinnosuke's strength is not enough to lead a team to operate behind enemy lines. Secondly, Shinnosuke's heart is not dark enough, and he cannot be as decisive as Danzo in dealing with some issues.

The most important thing is that once you take the position of the root leader, that will be your lifelong position.

After giving up the idea of ​​letting Shinnosuke replace Danzo, the Third Hokage also gave up the idea of ​​letting Kakashi replace Danzo.

The Third Hokage didn't care about Kakashi's future, but Kakashi was not qualified to replace Danzo.

Compared with Shinnosuke, Kakashi not only has less qualifications, but his hard power is even weaker.

After thinking about this, the Third Hokage carefully considered whether there was anyone suitable to replace Danzo, and finally sighed softly.

There is no second Danzo in Konoha, and he still cannot leave Danzo. There are some things that only Danzo can do, and only Danzo can complete them on his behalf.

I just don’t know what kind of harsh conditions Danzo will put forward this time.

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Half an hour later, the Third Hokage appeared at the Root organization base.

After entering the Root organization base, the Third Hokage couldn't help but frowned at the newly renovated Root base.

He knew that he had once issued an order to reform the Root Organization, and he had also spoken at a meeting about the problem that the Root Organization was too dark and not in line with the Will of Fire.

But when did you, Danzo, ever listen to my advice? You actually made a major transformation to the roots.

But isn’t this transformation too thorough? This place doesn’t look like the Root at all, but rather like a ninja school full of the will of fire.

Everything Danzo does has a hidden meaning, and he must have an ulterior motive in transforming the Root base.

Could it be that Danzo really wants to clean up his act and get away with it?

After muttering a few words in his heart, the Third Hokage continued to walk deeper into the base and soon saw Danzo sitting in an office chair reading a book.

The book in Danzo's hand was not some reading material not suitable for children, but the notes of Tobirama Senju.

Seeing this scene, the Third Hokage felt even more uneasy.

After noticing the footsteps of the Third Hokage, Shisui raised his head. He squinted his eyes and looked at the Third Hokage and said, "Third Hokage, how come you have time to come and visit a idle person like me?" The Third Hokage found a seat and sat down, staring at Shisui and said, "Danzo, when did you behave like this? You even studied the books written by the Second Hokage."

"Of course, it's to study the spirit of Mr. Tobirama. In the past, I was managing the Root every day and had no personal time. Now that I have relaxed all of a sudden, I must pick up my old hobbies."

At this point, Shisui handed the Tobirama Notes to the Third Hokage, and then said: "Sarutobi, you can also read the notes left by Tobirama teacher more often. You will have different feelings when you read them at different times."

When he just replaced Danzo's identity, Shisui acted very cautiously, fearing that he might do something wrong and arouse the suspicion of the Third Hokage.

But as the time of playing the role increased, Shisui has adapted to the identity of Danzo, and has a new understanding of Danzo's identity, and began to interpret the role of Danzo from different angles.

Changing the decoration style was the first order he gave, and it was praised by Lord Bai Ye.

Moreover, Lord Byakuya also told him about the style of the ninja Danzo. Danzo's biggest characteristic is that he wants to become Hokage, and he always likes to use Senju Tobirama's opinions to suppress the Third Hokage.

From then on, Shisui began to read the books left by Tobirama Senju, and gradually agreed with the views in them, such as the Uchiha people were born evil, and the same was true for the Senju ninjas.

If the Uchiha clan are all villains, then all the Senju clan are hypocrites.

A ninja village established by villains and hypocrites under duress will sooner or later generate internal strife due to interests and gradually die out.

The Third Hokage did not take the Tobirama notes, but asked coldly: "Now is not the time to ask this. Why did you refuse my order and refuse to lead the Root to fight on the front line?"

Shisui took back the Tobirama notebook and said disapprovingly: "The Root has been disbanded. I alone cannot rush to the front line to carry out the mission. I am not refusing orders, but I have no choice."

The Third Hokage looked at Shisui and said, "Do you think I will believe that you disbanded the Root? When has your Root ever been truly disbanded? You just sent them out on a temporary mission and they will be back soon."

Shisui shook his head and said:
"The past is the past, and the present is the present. After solving the troubles of the Uchiha clan, the Root has lost its opinion of existence, so I will naturally not retain any extra personnel."

"Besides, after the Uchiha incident, it is not appropriate for the Root to show up again, otherwise it will arouse the vigilance of the major families in Konoha. Isn't this your original intention to disband the Root? Why do you still come to ask me?"

The Third Hokage frowned and said, "We need the Root on the front line. Without the Root's sabotage operations, we will lose more manpower in the war with the Hidden Rock Village."

Shisui continued to study his notes as he spoke, "Destruction behind enemy lines is not in line with the Will of Fire. Compared to temporary gains and losses, I think it is more important to ensure the Will of Fire."

The Third Hokage was stunned. He felt that Danzo seemed different from before, like a different person.

When he quarreled with Danzo in the past, he was the one who kept talking about the Will of Fire, but now Danzo has become inseparable from the Will of Fire, and he talks about it all the time.

After staring at Danzo for a few seconds, the Third Hokage stopped procrastinating and went straight to the point:

"The village needs the roots. State your terms. I can restore the funds for the roots, or I can agree to a condition that does not violate the will of fire."

Hearing this, Shisui raised his head again and said with a half-smile:

"Sarutobi, I really have one condition that you must agree to. Since the Root is an organization affiliated with the Hokage Building, any action of the Root must be endorsed by the Hokage. This also includes the Root's future sabotage behind enemy lines. These orders must have official documents and must be issued by you personally."

(End of this chapter)