Became the mastermind behind the Akatsuki organization

Chapter 92 Konoha
After sending the reply, Danzo couldn't wait to return to Konoha to carry out the next stage of Wood Release experiments.

Only by cultivating a ninja with Wood Release Bloodline can he and Orochimaru win the battle for the Fourth Hokage and enjoy true freedom in the Konoha Village.

After spending several days, Danzo returned to his Root Base, but saw the Anbu directly under the Third Hokage in front of the Root Base.

The Anbu ninja waited until Danzo returned, then stepped forward and said respectfully, "Danzo-sama, the Hokage asked you to go to the Hokage Building."

Although Danzo was in a rather unhappy mood, he still followed.

He wanted to see what Sarutobi wanted to do.

After arriving at the Hokage Building, Danzo saw the Third Hokage who was working in the office. The Third Hokage also raised his head and looked at his subordinate and part-time friend who had been away for several months with extremely sharp eyes.

Different from the aged Third Hokage more than ten years later.

At this time, the Third Hokage was only in his fifties. Although his physical fitness had declined a little compared to his peak period, his years of experience were enough to make up for the gap in physical fitness. The Third Hokage was still one of the top ninjas in the ninja world.

After a moment's silence, the Third Hokage said to Danzo:

"Danzo, the situation in the ninja world has changed a lot during your absence. Currently, except for the attitude of the Hidden Cloud Village, the Hidden Mist Village and the Hidden Rock Village have both expressed their intention to negotiate. The war will end soon."

"I plan to hold a jonin meeting in a month to hold the election for the Fourth Hokage."

"What does the Hokage election have to do with me? Last time I nominated myself for the Hokage election, wasn't it rejected by you, Xiaochun and Yan?" Danzo snorted, and then said:

"Besides, I don't think a young man like Minato Namikaze can manage the village well."

"Danzo, it would be a joke for us old leaves to run for Hokage again. Let the young people have more opportunities to show their talents."

The Third Hokage chuckled. He knew that Danzo had always wanted to become Hokage, but he couldn't let Danzo become Hokage, not even the qualification to run for it.

On the one hand, it’s because Danzo stayed in the dark for too long and was contaminated by too much darkness.

On the other hand, Danzo is old, and even he has thought about retiring. It is enough for people of the same age as Danzo to be advisory elders and participate in the village.

It is not easy to train another ninja who is willing to fall into darkness.

He also knew that Danzo had been supporting Orochimaru in his campaign for the Fourth Hokage and even had thoughts of cheating, but regardless he did not think that Orochimaru could defeat Minato Namikaze.

Minato's achievements in this Ninja World War were so dazzling that they even overshadowed his brilliance as Hokage.

After talking about the Fourth Hokage, the Third Hokage's face gradually became serious. He took out a scroll from the drawer and said:

"Alright, alright. This time I asked you to come here not only to tell you that you will be running for Hokage, but also to have a mission that requires you to work hard."

"It's a request from the Daimyo of the Wind Country. They need us to fight against the wandering ninjas..."

"I don't want to bother you at this time, it's really..."

The Third Hokage wanted to say something but stopped himself, but Danzo already understood what he meant and he snatched the scroll away, taking a casual glance at it.

This mission is issued by the Daimyo of Wind Country to crack down on the wandering ninjas in Wind City.

On the surface, it was to crack down on wandering ninjas, but in fact it was to crack down on the spies of the Sand Village who were monitoring the Daimyo in the Wind City. It could be said that this was a mission for Konoha and the Daimyo of the Wind Country to join forces to weaken their allies.

This kind of task is usually impossible for a jonin to complete, and those who can complete it care about their reputation.

Only a ninja like him who was willing to live in the dark was willing to carry out this mission, and he had already carried out similar missions countless times. However, the Third Hokage apparently asked him to carry out this mission.

In fact, he was warning him not to interfere in the Hokage election and he deliberately found a reason to send him away from the village. His intention was really vicious.

After thinking for a moment, Danzo finally accepted the task.

He glanced at the Hokage's chair and left the Third Hokage's office.

Many years ago, he was only one step away from the position of Hokage, and many years later it was still the same. He had been waiting for decades to sit on this position.

But at the critical moment of the election for the Fourth Hokage, Sarutobi actually sent him away.

If I cannot become Hokage through normal election, can I follow Byakuya's example and use those two methods to achieve my wish of becoming Hokage?

Thinking of this, Danzo felt a little upset, but he suppressed it.

Not to mention that he has lost most of his men now. Even in the heyday of the Root, its power was far from comparable to that of the Anbu. He also has no allies other than Orochimaru.

The chances of winning are too low, so it is better to stay in the dark and survive as a root.

After capturing Danzo, the Third Hokage walked to the rooftop. From here, he could look down and see most of the scenery of Konoha.

Looking at the quiet and peaceful village, the Third Hokage felt a strong sense of pride.

Although the village suffered considerable losses in this war due to his failed decisions and lost many young and strong jonin, many young people were also trained and grew.

Among them, his favorites are the master and apprentice Minato and Kakashi.

The former has grown into one of the most powerful men in the ninja world, capable of taking on the responsibilities of Hokage, and the latter has also demonstrated his ability to stand on his own, and if trained well, he can become another Konoha White Fang.

However, although peace is about to come, undercurrents are surging in the dark.

Danzo who wants to become Hokage, the Uchiha clan who are eyeing the position of Hokage, and the Hyuga and other powerful ninja clans must all be dealt with slowly.

Weaken the ninja clan and strengthen the power and influence of the Hokage Building.

It is his way to secure his position as Hokage, and it is also the only way to maintain the stability of the village. I don't know if Minato Namikaze can handle it.

If Minato can't do it...

The Third Hokage fell into deep thought and began to think about his relationship with the Fourth Hokage after retirement.

However, what even the Third Hokage did not notice was that the scene of him standing on the rooftop thinking about life was seen by Obito and Black Zetsu.

After Black Zetsu convinced Obito to become Madara's successor, they went to Konoha together.

On the one hand, he came to visit his former friend and get his own eyes back, and on the other hand, he came to investigate to see if there was any chance to weaken Konoha and get the Nine-Tails' chakra.

Before the Third Hokage's gaze swept over them, Obito and Black Zetsu used Kamui and left.

Standing in the Kamui space, Black Zetsu said to Obito: "Don't even think about it. Konoha will never give you the Nine-Tails Chakra. It's better to take Kakashi's Sharingan as soon as possible so that you can collect a pair of Mangekyō."

(End of this chapter)