Escape From Konoha

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"The refreshment is here."

"Understood, just leave it here, Mom."

Shikamaru turned his head and said to the older woman who brought tea into the room.

It may be because of the good maintenance, so from the outside, it looks like only twenty-seven or eight-year-old, but the actual age is thirty-six.

Yoshino Nara is the name of a woman.

She is the squad leader of Konoha Kamijin and the wife of Nara Shikahisa of the Nara clan.

She is also Shikamaru's mother.

"Thank you auntie."

Ino and Choji in the room said politely, thanking Yoshino for bringing refreshments at this time.

Dingji, in particular, already felt the corners of his mouth drooling.

"You at least say thank you."

Yoshino was very dissatisfied with Shikamaru's sloppy attitude, and seemed to want her to put down her refreshments quickly and drive her out.

"Thank you mom...is that okay?"

Shikamaru said in trouble.

"Have the same virtue as your father, and teach him a lesson when he comes back."

Even though she said so, Jino's eyes still showed a strong look of worry, and she was worried about the abnormal situation that her husband had not replied to the news for a few days.

"Dad, he knows the weight, it's not that easy to fall down."

Although Shikamaru is also very worried about the safety of his father Lu Jiu, after his father left, he is now the head of the family and cannot show any timidity.

Be like a good man who makes women feel reliable, just like my father said.

Jino sighed, put down the refreshment and left here.

"Aunt Jino looks very worried."

Ino couldn't help but said.

"She just cares about her father too much, that's why she is like this, but it's just strict on the surface."

Shikamaru said.

"Then what should we do next?"

Ino asked.

Immediately, she saw that Ding Ci was sipping the refreshments to himself, eating there without heart and soul, and immediately raised her brows.

"I know what to eat. Is it time to enjoy afternoon tea?"

However, in the face of Ino's harsh criticism, Dingji smiled nonchalantly:

"Ino, like Aunt Jinai, you care too much, so care is messed up. Father and the others have already arranged everything, and nothing will happen."

"But what if..."

"That kind of thing is something adults should deal with. Now, it's not our turn to intervene. We wait here quietly, that's the best support."

Although what Dingji said made sense, it seemed to Ino that he felt a little self-sacrificing.

"Dingji is right, Ino, our job is to wait here with peace of mind. There are some things that we shouldn't interfere with."

Shikamaru also took the tea and ate it.

"Why are you like this..."

"The situation outside is so chaotic, there is very little we can do. Besides, even the troublesome guy Naruto is involved..."

Shikamaru said with a headache.

"No, is the rumor that Naruto is the son of Hokage...is it true?"

Ino blinked, full of wonder.

Thinking of Naruto's unreliable behavior in the ninja school before, Ino couldn't imagine that he would be the son of Hokage.

Or the legendary Fourth Hokage.

It's simply a fantasy.

"Who knows this kind of thing. When I was at the ninja school, my father hinted to me more than once that I hoped to get along with Naruto and not isolate him. After that, I also secretly investigated Naruto's life experience."

"What's the result?"

"The level of confidentiality is very high, even the Joinin is not qualified to check. Also, don't you think Naruto's performance in the Chunin exam is very unusual? Just like that Gaara of Sandyin, there is something strange in the body. Something. That should be the so-called 'demon fox'."

Ino recalled the scene at that time.

"That look does look a bit like a fox."

Listening to Shikamaru and Ino's exchange of words, Dingji suddenly said, "So, do you want to visit Naruto now?"

Shikamaru put his hands behind his head, lay directly on the floor, and said helplessly:

"Then we have to be able to go out. The family has already given a foot restraint order. Even if we visit Naruto, we can only wait for the foot restraint order to pass."

"That is to say, that guy was heartless since he was a child, and now he should be able to support it by himself."

Ino was also worried about Naruto's condition, but under the foot restriction order, she could only stay in the Nara family and could not leave here.

Going to see Naruto is impossible.

"I hope this storm will pass soon..."

Shikamaru's mood is unprecedentedly irritable. Even if his mind is smarter than his peers, he doesn't know what to do in the face of such a situation.

I can only pray in my heart that my father can return safely.

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"It's really boring... I really want to go out to practice, but neither teacher pervert, lecherous fairy, nor teacher Kakashi is here."

Lying on the bed in a solitary apartment, head sinking into the soft cotton pillows

, I want to use this to cover up the rumors that are not true at all.

But the more you cover it up, the more the gap in your heart makes Naruto feel more uncomfortable.

Do you really have that kind of parenting?

Are you going to ask Grandpa Hokage for answers?

However, if the rumors spread outside are true...

Naruto was timid in his heart.

He couldn't believe that Grandpa Hokage, who he had believed in all these years, would be the image spread in rumors.

dong dong.

There was a knock on the door.

Let Naruto take a break from thinking.

He got out of bed, put on his slippers, and went to open the door.

"It's Kakashi-sensei..."

Naruto said this subconsciously.

"It's me, Naruto."

"Iruka-sensei? Why are you here?"

The one who came knocking on the door was not the Kakashi he had hoped for, but Iruka, who had not seen him for a long time.

Naruto's face showed joy, and he felt a long-lost peace of mind.

"So many things happened, so I came to see you. And this, for you."

Iruka put the convenience bag in his hand in front of Naruto and said with a smile.

"This is……"

Naruto smelled the food from the convenience bag.

"Yi Le Ramen!"

"You must be starving, hurry up and eat while it's hot."

"As expected of Mr. Iruka, thank you so much, I'm really hungry!"

Naruto unceremoniously took the convenience bag, put the packaged Ichiraku ramen on the table, and couldn't wait to open it.

"I'm gonna start now!"

After saying that, Naruto picked up his chopsticks and ate a lot, filling his long-starved belly with all his strength.

The ramen went into his stomach, and a sense of happiness called fulfillment surrounded Naruto, making his face fill with a fulfilling smile.

Seeing Naruto like this, Iruka showed a knowing smile.

Naruto is still the same as before, in terms of liking Ichile Ramen, nothing has changed.

"I heard about things outside."

When Naruto was about to wipe out Ichira Ramen, Iruka seemed to make up his mind and suddenly said to Naruto.

"Is that so...Iruka-sensei came to comfort me on purpose?"

Hearing Iruka's words, Naruto's eating ramen stopped lightly, with a smile on his face pretending to be relaxed.

But behind this laughter, there is Naruto's extremely complicated state of mind at this time.

Iruka could clearly feel this.

"There is a reason for this... No matter whether those rumors are true or not, it is difficult for you to agree with Naruto. After all, after so many years, it is difficult for anyone to accept this fact suddenly. ."

Iruka can't determine whether the rumors outside are true, but he knows that such rumors will definitely cause huge trauma to Naruto's heart.

He was a teacher at Naruto Ninja School. It can be said that he was a ninja who watched Naruto grow up. He also knew exactly where Naruto's inner sensitivity was.

"Yeah, suddenly there is another Hokage's father... I do feel uncomfortable, or more precisely, I don't feel it. However, if you think about it, it's not bad. The idol you worship is a father or something. …”

Naruto was still smiling.

It's just that this kind of smile is very reluctant in Iruka's view, as if it was forced out of the face, not from the heart.

He was still hoping in his heart that those rumors outside were just false existences, facts fabricated by someone, not the truth.

"I can understand, you have been working so hard all this time..."

Iruka took Naruto's body into his arms and brought his forehead close to his chest.

"Iruka-sensei..."

"Teacher, I was the same as you in the past. In order to solve the loneliness and loneliness in my heart, I like to pretend to be a fool, and I don't hesitate to use the way of a clown to attract people's attention and integrate into the group. fall……"

"But Iruka-sensei became like this because of the demon fox..."

Naruto's eyes dimmed.

"Teacher didn't say that long ago, that kind of thing doesn't matter anymore? Compared to that, your current strength may have surpassed mine... So, Naruto, try to recognize yourself."

Iruka let go of Naruto and laughed.

"Acknowledge yourself?"

Naruto raised his head and looked at Iruka's sincere gaze.

"Don't care about the things you don't want to hear, just be yourself. Recognizing yourself is something everyone must experience. You can't live under the 'approval' of others all your life. I care too much about other people's eyes and opinions, like a little idiot."

Iruka smiled.

"If you say that, isn't Iruka-sensei also an idiot?"

"That's right, I'm an idiot too, so I wasted too much time in the past. When I recall these past events, I'm full of wry smiles and helplessness. Now that I look back on the stupid things in the past, I'm really ashamed..."

Iruka scratched his cheeks with his fingers and looked away awkwardly.

"what the hell.

This kind of preaching tone that understands everything..."

Naruto puffed out his cheeks, slightly dissatisfied.

"Yeah, I won't be able to teach you any more in the future, because you are already a real ninja. Excellent ninjas, start by recognizing yourself. At least the third-generation purpose, I am afraid there is another inside story, don't let some people with ulterior motives misled."

"Of course I understand this kind of thing! I don't believe that Grandpa Hokage is that kind of person. Someone must have framed him!"

As if he had found resonance, Naruto's face gradually recovered his vitality, no longer resentful like before, with a dead knot that couldn't be solved,

"If that's the case, then I'm relieved."

Iruka rubbed Naruto's head.

"Compared to that, Mr. Iruka, buy me another bowl. No, buy two more bowls of Yile Ramen. One bowl is not enough."

Naruto rubbed his hands and wanted to invite Iruka to treat him, without the slightest embarrassment.

Iruka was stunned, and then smiled bitterly: "I told you..."

Forget it, eating can be considered a way to reduce stress.

"Okay, you wait here, I'll buy you two more bowls of Yile Ramen..."

Before Iruka finished speaking, there was a sudden knocking sound from the window lattice.

Naruto and Iruka turned their heads and saw that the window was opened.

Sasuke and Sakura stood outside the window.

"That one is not needed, we have already bought it."

Saying that, Sasuke and Sakura each carried a convenience bag with Ichiraku ramen, and stood outside the window and said.

"Sasuke, Sakura! Why are you here?"

Naruto asked in surprise.

"We're not deaf. The rumors outside have spread so violently that it's hard not to pay attention. Of course, I'm worried about some idiot who likes to dig into the bull's horns."

Sasuke and Sakura crossed the window and entered the house.

"Who's an idiot?"

"Of course it's you Naruto, otherwise we wouldn't be here."

Sakura put down the ramen and said to Naruto.

"Damn, why does Sakura even say that?"

Naruto let out a sigh.

"Long time no see, Iruka."

Sasuke greeted Iruka.

Hearing that Sasuke omitted the word 'teacher', Iruka said with a headache: "Sasuke, you are still the same and don't like to see outsiders. However, it seems that you are already a chunin, so congratulations to you."

"It's nothing, it's a simple matter."

Hearing Naruto speaking so lightly of Sasuke, the fire of jealousy in his eyes could no longer be concealed.

"Now the Hokage Building is completely blocked, and only a small number of Junin can enter, and I don't know what's going on inside. I want to ask, did Mr. Kakashi contact you?"

Iruka turned serious and asked Kakashi's whereabouts.

Sasuke shook his head and replied, "Ebisu Joinin has been guiding us these days. As for Kakashi, I haven't seen him for nearly a month, and I don't know what's going on with him."

"That's really bad."

Iruka sighed.

Although the Chunin is the backbone of the village, if you want to participate in the big events of the village, it is basically the above-ninja start.

Moreover, it is not just a casual Jōnin that can participate.

Although he asked to meet with the three generations of Hokage many times, he was rejected by the people who were guarding the door without exception.

And it's impossible to do it hard.

There is the residence of Naruto's office, and there is also a lot of confidential information about Konoha.

If found, they may also be executed on the spot.

"In the current situation, I can only believe that the above can properly arrange it, while the situation is not too serious to handle... Otherwise, it will not take long for people in the village to panic, and it will be troublesome to clean up."

Because of this incident, Sasuke doesn't even have free time to practice.

It can be said that Konoha is now showing signs of chaos.

"Especially you, Naruto."

Sasuke suddenly changed the subject to Naruto.

"Me? What's wrong with me?"

Naruto, who was eating Ichiraku ramen, blinked in confusion.

"Someone is using you to write an article to suppress the prestige of Hokage-sama... No matter whether the rumors outside are true or not, as long as Hokage-sama does not clarify, it may be false."

Moreover, Sasuke didn't say what he was most worried about.

Naruto's identity is likely to be real.

He had investigated Naruto's identity through Kakashi's authority.

In addition to the sensitive identity of the whirlpool family, and the confidentiality level of the identity, the son of the fourth generation of Hokage... This identity is probably not a fictional story.

However, the three generations of Hokage did not clarify when the rumors appeared, so that some people were not allowed to think wildly.

This made Sasuke very worried about the situation over the Hokage Building. There must be something critical that they didn't know about, and it was deliberately blocked by the people above.

"Then you stay at home honestly and don't walk anywhere. If you find something suspicious near your home

personnel, immediately send signal flares to cause riots as much as possible, so that secret enemies dare not act rashly. When you go to bed at night, keep your ninja gear ready for battle. "

Sasuke reminds Naruto.

"Then what do I eat during the day and night? Only half a carton of milk and three instant noodles are left at home."

Naruto asked a rather crucial question.

"..."

Sasuke walked to the table without saying a word, picked up the half-carton of milk that he hadn't drank, and threw it into the trash can.

"Wow, what are you doing? My milk!"

"It's almost expired. Sakura, buy milk, and deliver meals every day, you are responsible. I need to investigate some things."

"I see. But, Sasuke, is there a problem with you alone?"

Sakura asked worriedly.

"I will be careful, I must get in touch with Kakashi as soon as possible, otherwise, our side will be very passive."

To be honest, in the current situation, Sasuke can believe that Jinnin is very rare.

And Kakashi is the Minister of Anbu, his position can be very close to Hokage, it can be said to be a close minister of Hokage.

As long as Kakashi is found, many things can be solved easily.

Moreover, there is that unknown elder who frequently appears in rumors—Danzo, who is also a very suspicious investigation target.

"Do you want me to come with you? The school is closed right now."

Iruka volunteered.

"Compared to me, the situation on Naruto's side is probably more dangerous. There are too few people who can believe it now."

Hearing Sasuke's implication, Iruka nodded, and had to admit that Sasuke's consideration was very reasonable.

As one of the core figures of the public opinion storm, Naruto means that someone is secretly eyeing Naruto, and Naruto is in a very bad situation.

"Then please."

After speaking, Sasuke walked to the window, jumped down and disappeared into the street under everyone's attention.

Leaving Naruto's station, Sasuke returned to the Uchiha family's clan, but not toward his own home, but in the open woods near the clan.

The terrain there is complex and more suitable for concealment.

After finding the place where he usually practiced, Sasuke suddenly stopped, moved his ears slightly, and said to the surrounding air:

"Come out, you have followed me all the way from Naruto before. Your goal is not Naruto, but me."

Sasha's voice came from behind.

Sasuke turned around immediately, took out the kunai from the ninja bag, and pointed at the person who came.

It was a middle-aged man with an unfamiliar face, wearing a Konoha Jōnin uniform and a Konoha forehead guard on his forehead.

"Junin?" Sasuke murmured, and then his eyes became cold: "Who are you? What's the purpose of following me?"

The middle-aged man didn't care about the kunai on Assistant Assistant at all, and the vigilance in his eyes, he just said with a smile: "As expected of Itachi's younger brother, your strength will soon be able to reach the end. Although compared to Itachi , it seems to be a little less meaningful."

"Itachi? You know him?"

Sasuke narrowed his eyes.

"What do you know? He used to be a Konoha ninja. It's not strange that I know him. My name is Suizuki Teak, have you heard of it?"

the middle-aged man asked.

Sasuke frowned slightly and shook his head.

Shui Wuyue Teak, he has never heard of this name, and he does not know that there is also this name in Konoha.

After all, there are so many in Konoha, and some are stationed outside all year round. The ones he has seen are only a small part of Konoha.

"That's right, I'm still an inconspicuous little person. Sure enough, my genius guide, Junin, is not famous at all."

The middle-aged man Mizuki Teak smiled bitterly, as if mocking himself.

"Genius... instructing Joinin?"

"Ah, I'm your brother Itachi, who was instructing Joinin during the Konoha period."

Sasuke was slightly surprised when he heard the other party's explanation.

Afterwards, Sasuke regained his composure.

"Even so, what does that have to do with me? That kind of traitor, I will clear the door sooner or later, so you don't have to worry about it."

"Is that so? Like Itachi, she's really cute."

"What's the meaning?"

As the leaves swirl, Mizutsuki Teak smiled softly:

"It's a bit sudden to say that, and it may make you unacceptable for a while... However, let me say it anyway, do you want to know the truth about Uchiha's genocide?"

"That really doesn't look like something Hokage-sama would say."

Although all the ninjas and villagers standing on the stage heard Hiizaki's declaration, it was certain that there would be some commotion among the crowd.

But there are still some ninjas who don't believe this kind of words, it's from Naruto's original intention.

Red is one of them.

As a Shangnin, she is also the guidance of this year's graduates. She has not been in contact with Hokage very often. She dare not say that she fully understands it, but she never believes that the old man will reveal himself at such a time. 's mistakes.

"Asma, don't you know what happened?"

Red doesn't know what prompted Hokage to make such a decision, but the smell of the conspiracy inside has been clearly smelled.

With a lit cigarette in his mouth, Asma took off the cigarette butt, spit out a smoke ring, and said, "No, I haven't seen the old man much recently. The old man's behavior is indeed a little strange."

"The rest of the people are also in disbelief."

"Of course, as Hokage, how can you do such a disqualified thing. It's really indecent."

It was not Asma who said this, but Ebisu who was standing on Asma's right hand. His voice sounded very low and depressed.

Even during the end of the Third Ninja World War, many ninjas in the village were dissatisfied due to the appeasement policy implemented by Naruto himself, but the subsequent resignation was only decided through an internal Shangnin meeting. A public meeting like this is simply impossible.

"I didn't expect you to come. How about Naruto?"

Red asked.

"There is Kai there to protect him secretly. There is no problem for the time being. But Kakashi's whereabouts are still unknown, even Mr. Shikahisa. When we don't know, something must have happened above."

Ebisu stared at Hizan above, feeling a little uneasy.

Just as they were communicating, standing on the roof of the Hokage Building, looking down at the sun slash of the crowd below, he said again at this moment:

"...One of my faults, on the day of arresting Orochimaru, I failed to do my best, and the incident that led to Orochimaru's successful escape and release... This is absolutely true. At that time, I did have the strength to arrest Orochimaru. capture..."

The tone of voice changed from calm to sad, and what Hizan said made the atmosphere of the scene suddenly tense.

Many people looked at Xiang Ri Zhan in disbelief.

Because of Orochimaru's defection, Konoha's original reputation suffered a huge blow.

Not only that, the crime of Orochimaru's defection was to use the ninjas and villagers in the village recklessly for taboo human experiments.

Today, the families of the victims still live in the village of Konoha, and they detest defectors like Orochimaru.

And things are far more than that. In order to ensure that Konoha's confidential information will not be leaked, Konoha has set up the Joinin and Anbu teams to pursue Orochimaru many times over the years, but because Orochimaru is too cunning, the pursuit team is futile every time. He returned and suffered many casualties due to the pursuit of Orochimaru.

These old and new hatreds should have ended in the beginning.

As a result, because Hokage himself did not do his best on the day of the incident, more people died, and he failed to give justice to the families of the victims...

Therefore, the family members of the victims who appeared below because of Orochimaru looked at the Hokage Hizan in shock, as if they thought they had heard it wrong.

"What does it mean?"

"Lord Hokage, please give us an explanation!"

"What happened in the original Orochimaru negotiation?"

Such voices continued to be heard in the crowd, and they ignored the pain and guilt on Ri Zhan's face, and questioned them one after another.

Not only civilians, but even ninjas couldn't sit still.

Many of them were former supporters of Rijian.

They can't believe this kind of thing is real.

Of course, there are more instigators of the militant faction.

They have long been dissatisfied with Hirokage, who likes to implement the policy of appeasement, and such dissatisfaction was buried during the Second Ninja World War before the Third Ninja World War.

At this time, they saw that Ri Zhan was on the verge of falling, and naturally they were reluctant to let go of such a great opportunity.

After all, if Nippon Zhan himself didn't stand up and make a statement, they could only whisper in secret.

"...Second..."

Rizhan continued to speak with a sad expression on his face.

The voice below became smaller again, and the eyes looking at Xiang Ri Zhan were full of complexity and doubts.

The things that Hokage admits by himself can never be false.

It is for this reason that those who had believed in Rijian had such a low mood.

"I have to clarify one thing, that is, regarding the Kuo attack on Konoha twelve years ago, I did not deliberately delay the rescue time, causing the fourth generation to die in the battle with Kuo..."

He denied the untrue rumors that he framed the fourth generation.

Such words reassure many people.

However, before they could breathe a sigh of relief, Hizan said again: "However, the genteel in the village... Naruto Uzumaki is indeed the son of the fourth Hokage. I also concealed the identity of the hero's son of Naruto Uzumaki with my own hands..."

stunned.

Down

Fang's people stared at Ri Zhan in astonishment.

I didn't expect that there would be a reversal at this time.

The things that Naruto himself confirmed are naturally very convincing.

That is to say, Naruto, whom they have hated and despised for so many years, is indeed the son of a real hero, not a fiction.

The villagers and ninjas who once cursed Naruto were at a loss for a while, staring at their hands in a daze, as if saying, "What stupid things have you done?"

"Why is that?"

"Lord Hokage, why are you hiding such a thing?"

"Could it be that you really want to regain power..."

"If that's the case, isn't the testimony that you never framed the fourth generation of adults full of lies?"

"..."

Doubt, anger, bewilderment, puzzlement, questioning... In short, all kinds of voices came out, making everything here in a noisy and noisy atmosphere, making people feel extremely harsh.

Next, no matter how the working ninjas on the scene mediate, the emotions of the crowd below can no longer be suppressed.

Even some places went out of control directly, causing stampede incidents. Fortunately, ninjas were quick-witted to prevent such a thing, otherwise there would be a lot of tragedies today.

Facing the commotion below, Ri Zhan didn't say a word, just bent down and bowed, like a gesture of apology, and didn't look up for a long time.

"Sun Cut..."

In the back, watching Mito Kazuo and Koharu, who were watching Hizan, wanted to step forward to stop him, but he couldn't bear to suffer such humiliation for his old friend, but he felt the coldness coming from the side, so he put his palm down and closed it. Eyes sighed.

"Danzo, your goal has been achieved, don't torture Rizao anymore!"

Mito Menyan knew that the next public meeting could not be held at all.

The mood of the crowd was so turbulent that it was almost on the verge of getting out of control.

Whether it's Orochimaru or the disclosure of the four generations of Hokage's son, each of them is enough to make Hiyori unable to come to the stage.

And now the two broke out together, the consequences can be imagined.

Konoha's day has changed.

"Of course, I didn't intend to take his life. I can enjoy my old age in peace in the future, and I won't waste my colleagues."

Danzo looked calm.

He declined to comment at all on the cacophony surrounding him.

In fact, it's enough to reveal here.

Because, only these two things were indeed done by Rijian.

Although the cause of the matter has more complex constitutions, such as the intervention of the roots, etc., the angry crowd has already begun infinite associations.

And this kind of association will turn false things into reality, and all kinds of mistakes that are not mentioned, or even that Ri Zhan has not committed, will be pressed towards Ri Zhan.

Even if it is not true, it will become true.

Remove the root completely from it.

After all, if some things are said in too much detail, there may be loopholes.

"I hope you do what you say."

Mito Kazuya couldn't tell if Danzo's words were true or not, but he could only trust him at this time.

Then, he turned to Anbu not far away, and ordered: "Stop this public meeting and evacuate the crowd."

"Yes."

Anbu, who received the order, took action one after another, staring at the pressure of the crowd as if to eat people, and began to evacuate the crowd.

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"It turns out to be true... I am..."

With his back against the wall, Naruto was shrouded in the shadow of the wall, looking at the lines on his palm, his face was filled with indescribable loss.

Before coming, he had imagined that Grandpa Hokage, whom he respected, could clarify these untrue rumors and give him justice.

However, this time it really turned into a 'justice' for him.

Although this kind of 'fairness' was not what he hoped for.

"Naruto, you are here."

Shikamaru's voice came out from the side, and judging from the anxious look on his face, it was running over.

"It's Shikamaru... I'm sorry, I have something to do."

Naruto turned his head and glanced at Shikamaru, then turned around and headed back towards his apartment. He was very lonely, as if he had suffered a very serious blow.

"Naruto, wait-"

Shikamaru wanted to catch up.

"Don't worry about it, Naruto is not so fragile. It's best to let him calm down by himself now. If you go there now, it will only backfire."

Sasuke appeared behind Shikamaru and said with his back against the wall.

Shikamaru looked back at Sasuke, rubbed his brows in distress, and said, "It seems to be the case, but I didn't expect it to be true. Now things seem to be a little troublesome."

"It's not a hassle, but Naruto sometimes likes to get into the horns. After he calms down, he will naturally reply. Next, what are you going to do? Judging from the public speech of Hokage-sama just now, I'm afraid..."

Sasuke's words were interrupted here, as if he had predicted something.

"Ah, even if you say that, I don't know what to do."

Shikamaru spread his hands, as if giving up thinking.

Not only Orochimaru, but also with the heavy blow of Naruto,

It can be said that their Hokage-sama, it can be said that Hokage's position has already reached the end.

"Next, it's not hard to see that there will be huge changes at the top, and thus decide the candidate of the fifth Hokage. This is not a trivial matter. I don't know who the person called Danzo is, but he gave it to me. It feels very bad. It would feel very bad for him to be Hokage."

Shikamaru started to analyze the existing information and expressed his views on Danzo.

"Having said that, I don't know what to do at all. We are still the educated party, and it is impossible to intervene in high-level meetings."

Shikamaru continued to talk about his thoughts, full of pessimism.

Sasuke fell silent without saying a word.

His thoughts are similar to Shikamaru.

Although I am very sorry for what happened today, but this kind of thing is force majeure, even if I have become a Chunin, the right to speak in the village is still insignificant.

And the identity of the orphan of the Uchiha family, at this time, there is absolutely no way to use it.

"It feels like a natural disaster, making people irresistible..."

Shikamaru smiled helplessly.

"Even if it is a natural disaster, there is a way to resist it. The reason why we can't resist it is because we are too weak, and we are still children."

Sasuke retorted.

"I'm really confident. If that's the case, then I'm going back. Be careful, no one knows what's going to happen until the dust settles."

Sasuke put his hands in his trouser pockets, shook his flowing black hair, turned his back to Shikamaru and left.

"Ah, I will."

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"...In view of the many faults of Hokage himself, which have brought a huge negative impact on the village, after a high-level decision, the current position of the third-generation Hokage Sarutobi Rizan will be suspended."

After the public meeting that was interrupted, came the jounin meeting that the jounin must attend.

There were five people sitting at the front of the conference room.

In addition to the four high-level executives who attended the public meeting before, Lu Jiu, who disappeared for many days, also joined the decision-making level as the squad leader of the above ninja.

When Xiaochun read these remarks in bed, Lu Jiu sat silently by the side, and judging from his complexion, he was not abused. Seeing this, Ding Zuo and Hai Yi, who were sitting in the front seats, could not help but breathe a sigh of relief, as if they had found the backbone.

"Therefore, the next election about the fifth Hokage must be put on the agenda as soon as possible."

Seeing the discussion among the Shangin, Xiaochun turned to bed without realizing it, and continued to deliver his lines in calm words:

"In view of the Daimyo and Hokage, only two candidate lists have been given. Therefore, in the next election of the Five Hokage, the selection will be made between Shimura Danzo and Tsunade. The election meeting of the Five Hokage will be held in It will be held at 9:00 in the morning three days later. At that time, both candidates will need to be present. The above is the content of this Shangnin meeting. Do you have any questions about the Shangin?"

Turning to bed, Xiaochun turned to look at the hundreds of cadres sitting in front of him.

The Shangnin were not surprised by this decision.

Based on what Sun Zhan had done before, he had given up the ability and qualifications to continue to hold the position of Hokage, and he had to give up this position.

And the new Hokage, of course, was elected from among Konoha's many jōnin.

Fame, character, and strength are all within the scope of the key investigation.

After such remarks, a jounin raised his hand, stood up, and asked, "I want to ask, where is Tsunade-sama?"

"Currently, Jiraiya, who is also a Sannin, is being dispatched to find it."

Turning to bed, Koharu replied.

"Then what if Tsunade-sama doesn't have time to participate in this vote?"

The name Junin continued to ask, seemingly unwilling.

Obviously, he believed in Tsunade's ability more than Danzo.

It's hard to compare in terms of strength, but whether it's fame or character, Tsunade is more worthy of his trust.

Before Xiaochun turned to bed, Lu Jiu, who was the squad leader of Shangnin, took the lead and said, "If Tsunade-sama fails to arrive in time, it can only be treated as a waiver."

"Abstain from voting? Wouldn't it be too unfair to do so? Why don't you find Tsunade-sama first, and then hold this voting meeting."

Kamijin continued.

Many people are also nodding, agreeing with this approach.

Lu Jiu's voice was slightly lowered, and he responded to these people in a calm tone: "No. After these days of nonsense, the management system of the village has already appeared at the source of chaos, and the rest of the villages have almost learned about the situation here. Look at the jokes on our side. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the candidate of the fifth Hokage as soon as possible, concentrate everyone's strength, get through this crisis, and regain trust. Right now, what we lack is time. If Tsunade-sama can't arrive in time by then , that can only say sorry..."

"how so……"

"This is something that can't be helped. Konoha cannot lack Hokage. The sooner Hokage is decided now, the sooner the crisis in the village will be resolved. If the delay in deciding on Hokage causes other villages and countries to take advantage of it, I will wait. It's Konoha's sinner."

Lu Jiu's attitude was very firm.

Although he didn't like Danzo, but at this point, it was difficult for him to ride a tiger.

Otherwise, Danzo would not have released him at this time.

As for Tsunade's whereabouts, I'm afraid... only Danzo knows where it is.

With Danzo's shrewdness, she won't kill Tsunade ruthlessly and waste such an excellent medical ninja... But she will definitely control Tsunade so that she can't have any contact with the outside world, and thus miss this election. .

When the dust settles, even if Tsunade returns, nothing can be changed.

Now, whether from the family's point of view or the village's point of view, it is the best way for Shikaku to make Danzo the top five Hokage as soon as possible.

"Any questions?"

Mitomon Yan opened his mouth.

Some Junin looked at each other and wanted to say something, but in the end, because of scruples, they sat down and didn't speak.

"If that's the case, then, disband. The election of the five generations of Hokage will also be conducted among the villagers. The public security in the village will be temporarily controlled by everyone."

Compared with Chunin and Genin, the management and combat experience of the Shangnin, as well as their calm attitude in times of crisis, are better than those of Chunin and Genin.

With the help of all the Jounin, the work of the guards and Anbu will be much smoother and easier, and there will be no rush at that time.

And once the Hokage candidate is confirmed, the village will regain its past stability.

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Iron country.

The empty forest was covered with snow, the temperature was very low, and there was an icy pallor everywhere.

In the midst of ice and snow, a root ninja wearing a colorful animal mask stood in front of Tsunade and confronted her.

"How about it, Tsunade-sama, have you thought it through? If we agree, we will immediately return the silicon to Miss Mute without hurting a single hair on her."

"Shut up! You look like this, are you still Konoha's ninjas? You actually take hostages and endanger people in your village!"

Tsunade gritted his teeth and clenched his fists at the root ninja. He really wanted to punch the root ninja in front of him, but in the end he was worried about something, and finally restrained the urge to do it himself.

You can see the anger and helplessness in her heart.

In the face of Tsunade's murderous attitude, the nerves in the root ninja's body were all tense.

Although there is no fear in his eyes, the instinct of his body still makes him vigilant in his heart.

In any case, facing a ninja of the level of Sannin alone, he has no chance of winning.

In particular, Tsunade in front of her was a terrifying woman with unparalleled power.

To this day, Konoha's bathhouse still spreads the myths and legends of her immortality when she was young.

For example, Jiraiya, who is also a three-ninja, is dying with one punch... It shows the horror of this strange power, and it is definitely not a powerful attack that ordinary people can withstand.

"Our research on tailed beast drugs has reached a bottleneck. We need better ninjas to break the deadlock and create more effective tailed beast drugs. This is inseparable from Tsunade-sama's help."

"I said, I won't do this kind of human experiment for your roots! If you are sensible, hand over the mute to me quickly!"

Tsunade angrily flashed in front of the root ninja, grabbed his collar tightly with the palm of his hand, and picked him up with one hand effortlessly.

"This is for the future of the village... We must rely on this drug to balance the country of ghosts... Tsunade-sama's medical ninjutsu is an indispensable and important part."

The root ninja didn't seem to feel the murderous aura on Tsunade, and said without emotion.

"How many times do you have to tell me before you understand?"

"Please join Master Tsunade in the research. It is the supreme task given to us by Master Danzo. Even if we die, we must complete it."

The root ninja responded mechanically, as if he had no emotions of his own.

"You are really like puppets without souls. Then I will tell you, no matter how many times you threaten, I will not cooperate with your roots!"

Tsunade frowned in disgust, left the root ninja roughly on the snow, turned his head and left.

"Cough cough." The root ninja coughed and spat out the snow in his mouth, looked at Tsunade's back and said, "Is this really good? Miss Mute is Kato Kunein's niece, and Tsunade-sama, you are the most important. people..."

However, his threat only made Tsunade stay on the snow for a few seconds, and then left more firmly, as if he didn't care about the threat.

The root ninja stood up from the ground and slapped the snowflakes on his clothes.

"Thanks a lot."

The voice came from behind, it was a root ninja without a mask.

With an orange ponytail, he carries a ninja sword behind him.

He stared in the direction where Tsunade was gone, expressionless.

It is Danzo's trusted guard Joinin - Yamanakakaze.

"It seems that she has no doubts. She still thinks that we are forcing her to participate in the research of tail animal drugs, and I don't think that there is a problem in the village."

The root ninja whispered.

"Just hang her here, so that she can't detect our real movements. There is no one here, and she can't get any information from the outside world."

"Then Jiraiya is over there..."

The corner of Shan Zhongfeng's mouth twitched, confident.

"Have borrowed the three generations of Hokage

In the name, through Anbu, he was ordered to be transferred back to the village. Next, just wait for Danzo-sama to become Hokage. My long-cherished wish for many years, soon..."

Son of the Fourth Hokage?

Demon fox?

Died?

hero?

Who are they talking about?

Standing in the center of the street, Naruto fell into a state of incomparable daze as he listened to the various words gathered from the mouths of people from all directions.

The original plan was to just come out and enjoy a meal of Yile Ramen, but the change in the wind in the village caught him off guard.

So that, along the way, he subconsciously never regarded himself as the central figure of the public opinion storm.

Because it's so weird.

After all, he has always been regarded as a 'demon fox' by the villagers. He finally took advantage of the opportunity like the Chunin Exam to change the villagers' opinion of him a little... But now someone suddenly told him that he was the seal demon fox who died The Fourth Hokage Son of...

The idol you worship is your own father?

Aren't you a fox?

But the son of a hero?

What's the joke?

So, what's the point of the suffering that I have suffered over the years and the scorn I have suffered in the past?

Playing the role of the clown in the ninja school, trying to attract the attention of others, what is it for?

Countless days and nights enjoy the loneliness of a person by themselves, with puppy-like eyes, looking enviously at those peers who can rely on their parents... Do you not look like a real fool?

So, it must be fake!

This would have been weird!

How could he be the child of the fourth Hokage?

Naruto is full of self-denial.

"It's that kid... I didn't expect him to be a fourth-generation adult..."

"I looked at him like that before. If the fourth generation of adults knew about it, I would definitely blame me..."

"Yeah, who knew he would be..."

The whispers of the villagers still entered Naruto's ears intermittently.

His tone was full of remorse and self-blame, and he didn't have the same vicious words he used to say.

However, to Naruto's ears, it made him feel more complicated than the harsh words he had spoken in the past.

He would rather these people still treat him with the attitude of treating the 'demon fox', instead of being like this...beautiful to the point of unreal.

"It's all to blame for the third generation. I heard that he blocked the news that Naruto is the fourth generation of adults and children. If this matter had been announced earlier..."

"No wonder I see how Naruto is so similar to the fourth generation of adults, even the hair..."

"Do you think so too? I think so too, the two really look alike..."

"Not only that, the fourth generation of adults died at an early age, and it was also framed by the third generation of adults..."

"I can't tell at all that such a loving third-generation lord actually killed the fourth-generation lord..."

"Looking at the two Hokage adults back then, it seemed like they got along very well, but as a result, the three generations of adults... sigh..."

Such remarks continued to instill into Naruto's ears.

Along the way, such remarks are filled everywhere, as if this has become the most popular post-dinner talk in Konoha Village.

As long as this kind of thing is not discussed, it seems to be isolated.

Although these villagers talked like this, none of them dared to come forward and talk to Naruto.

In his eyes, there are also reverence and remorse.

Such a sudden change made Naruto very uncomfortable.

He really couldn't accept this fact.

These are all false.

Not a real thing at all.

He is not the son of the fourth Hokage at all.

His beloved Hokage grandpa is by no means such a despicable villain!

There must be someone out there doing shit!

Naruto didn't want to hear such slanderous remarks again, as if avoiding such remarks, he hurried back towards his apartment.

However, the words discussed by the villagers just now, like maggots on the tarsus, grabbed him and kept on reverberating in his mind, repeated over and over again, forcing him to accept this fact.

Let Naruto begin to question the real world like never before.

This is a dream.

◎

Naruto Building.

Listening to the information from the clansmen below, the worry on Dingzuo and Haiyi's faces could no longer be concealed, knowing that there must be an accident on Hizan and Lujiu's side.

Otherwise, it would be long overdue to return to preside over the overall situation, and would not allow the rumors outside to expand to this extent.

"It failed..."

"This is also something that can't be helped. It seems that the dark ninja is more decisive than we imagined, and he acts quickly..."

Using rumors to force Hokage to negotiate, but the negotiation itself is a well-designed trap... Although Dingza and Haiyi cannot deduce the detailed process, Danzo's general strategy is already clear.

But what does it mean to understand now?

When they understand this, it already means that the direction of things has been dominated by the roots.

They lost.

Next, just wait for the verdict of fate.

Their life and death depend on the dark face of the ninja.

Just when they thought so, suddenly at the intersection of the aisle, a figure walked out and walked towards them.

"Lord Hokage!?"

Seeing the true face of this figure, it was the three generations of Hokage Sarutobi Rizan they were thinking of, and Ding Zuo and Haiyi, who saw this scene, were surprised and happy on their faces.

However, before they could come forward to greet him, several figures suddenly appeared behind Ri Zhan.

It is the ninja of the roots.

The two stepped forward with a sudden pause, their expressions changed, and doubts and confusion appeared on their surprised faces.

How is this going?

Why does Hirazan, who is Hokage, come with the ninja at the root?

Things have developed to this point, and the two of them are confused and cannot understand.

Not only that, but Kakashi, Shikaku and the other four accompanying Anbu Junin were mysteriously missing.

Where did they go?

How's the negotiation going?

Who is victorious?

What is the purpose of root following here?

Too many reasons filled the brains of Ding Zuo and Hai Yi, and they were at a loss.

"Thank you for your hard work, Ding Zuo, Hai Yi, I'm fine."

Seeing Dingzuo and Haiyi who were here waiting for his return, Hiizana smiled peacefully as a sign of comfort.

"Lord Hokage, may I ask this..."

Dingzuo and Hai pointed at one another, and watched the root ninja behind Hizan with vigilance.

"Oh, this matter, don't worry, I have already negotiated with Danzo, and the farce in the village will soon subside."

Hiruzen said with a smile.

The smile is very peaceful, and in terms of feeling, it is no different from the usual Hokage-sama.

But... this kind of strange feeling that makes the two feel the slightest discord, can't be dissipated from their hearts.

Hai Yi glanced at Ri Zhan's face a little rudely.

It was found that Sun Zhan's expression was slightly paler than usual, as if he had experienced a hard battle, exhausting his physical strength and excessive chakra, and everything else was normal.

"Haiichi, are you suspecting that my Hokage identity is fake?"

When Ri Zhan said this, he still had a gentle and loving smile on his face, with a calm attitude.

"Don't dare."

Hai Yi's body trembled, and he lowered his head, not daring to look at Ri Zhan.

He just used the perception secret technique of the mountain clan to carefully perceive the chakra on Rijian's body, and found that this is indeed Rijian's original chakra's breath, and it was definitely not disguised by others with the transformation technique.

In other words, this is indeed Hokage himself.

But... what's the matter with this abnormal feeling of disobedience?

Where is the problem?

"Excuse me, Hokage-sama, Shikaku and Kakashi..."

Ding Zuo asked.

However, before he could finish speaking, a root ninja stepped forward and interrupted in a cold voice: "Lord Naruto is not someone you are qualified to question, hurry up and get out of the way!"

Ding Zuo was not afraid at all, just stared coldly at these root ninjas, and a powerful chakra erupted from his body, **** for tat with the root ninjas.

"Don't be ridiculous, stop everything for me, do you still have my Hokage in your eyes?"

Ri Zhan suddenly looked solemn and questioned sharply.

A more powerful chakra erupted from his body, suppressing Ding Zao and the root ninja behind him, causing their breath to stagnate for a moment.

Ding Zu and the root ninja had to snort each other coldly, withdrew the chakra, and did not dare to be presumptuous here.

"Because of the sudden incident, Shikaku and Kakashi have already been sent by me to perform a secret mission. After the mission is completed, they will return by themselves. Is this all right?"

Rizan looked at Ding Zuo, and it seemed that because of Ding Zuo's questioning, his tone revealed dissatisfaction.

"But--"

Ding Zuo, who was worried about the safety of his friend, wanted to ask another question, but suddenly his sleeve was pulled.

Ding Zu turned his head and saw Haiyi who was shaking his head lightly at him, so he had to take a deep breath, let the way out, and let Hizan and the ninja at the root pass.

Hizan and his group quickly disappeared from the turn of the aisle ahead.

Ding Zuo threw a punch and smashed a pothole on the wall next to him, his face ashen, in order to vent his inner humiliation.

"That guy from Danzo—"

Hai Yi was able to perceive the abnormality of Sun Slash, and he could naturally sense that Sun Slash was abnormal compared to his usual performance.

"It's useless to be angry like this. It seems that Shikaku and Kakashi have been controlled by them... The state of Hokage-sama is controlled by illusion."

Hai Yi sighed.

"You mean illusion? How is it possible that Naruto is a doctor of ninjutsu, how can he be controlled by mere illusions? Even the illusion of Sharinyan can't do this!"

Ding Zuo lost his voice.

"I just wonder if it's an illusion, let the people of the Hyuga clan come and see it. The means of that dark tolerance is really scary."

A dignified look flashed in Hai's eyes.

"In that case, I'll go to the Hyuga clan, and I'll leave it to you here."

"Be careful on the road, bring a little more

people past. "

Seeing Dingzuo who was rushing out of the Hokage Building non-stop, Haiyi could only pray that his trip went smoothly.

◎

In a room at the root headquarters.

"...that's how it is."

After the Root Ninja reported the news, he meticulously stood aside, waiting for Danzo to issue an order.

"That is to say, Qiu Dao Dingzuo and Yamanaka Hai are not planning to give up yet?"

Danzang's gloomy face had no joy or sorrow, and could not see any joy, anger, sorrow, and joy, but the gloomy aura reminded people of bad things.

"yes."

The root ninja asked tentatively.

"They are loyal to the Sarutobi clan... the ninja clan... the ninja clan..."

Danzo closed his eyes, seemed to be thinking about something, and kept repeating this sentence.

"Lord Danzo, do you need to take them..."

The killing intent in the eyes of the root ninja disappeared in a flash.

Now that the great cause is about to be completed, anyone who stands in the way must be removed mercilessly.

"No, these are the precious heritage of Konoha. Even if they die, let them die on the battlefield. Strictly speaking, they are not enemies."

With the strength of the martial arts faction alone, it is impossible to completely operate the giant Shinobi village machine like Konoha.

Although Danzo doesn't like the forces of the ninja clan that hold together in a group, many times, they have to admit the importance of these ninja clan to Konoha.

"But, if they're secretly making trouble..."

"Terai, don't just focus on the immediate gains and losses, but think about the future."

"Future? Danzo-sama means the land of ghosts in the west..."

The root ninja named Terai seemed to have thought of something, and his expression froze.

"The more chess pieces that can be played, the better. It's not time to clean them up yet. In comparison, this is where I am more gentle than Chiba Shiroishi, and it will give them room to breathe."

Danzo opened his eyes, flashed a fierce color, and said meaningfully.

"I see."

Terai understood.

The pressure exerted by the land of ghosts cannot be underestimated.

Only considering the big environment of Konoha, uprooting the power of the ninja as soon as possible, although Konoha will fall into an extremely weak state in a short time, but from a long-term perspective, it will be more beneficial to Konoha.

Unfortunately, Konoha is not the only Shinobi village in this world.

The complicated international situation does not allow them to target the ninja forces in this way.

Once started, Konoha will be destroyed.

Especially in the country of ghosts, they will never miss this opportunity to get down.

The ninjas can limit and even weaken their right to speak in the village, and bring more power into the hands of Naruto, but they must not be forced into a dead end.

At least not now, they need to contribute useful bodies to Konoha.

"Go down, continue to monitor the target, don't act rashly without my order. Also, ask Kakashi to come over."

"Yes!"

Terai bowed his head slightly, and the figure disappeared from the room.

The candle burns quietly on the candlestick, continuing to bring a little light to the dimly lit room.

After sitting and waiting in the room for about three minutes, when there was a knock on the door, Danzo said, "Come in."

Pushing open the door, Kakashi in Anbu costume walked in from the outside, and then closed the door with a backhand.

"Master Danzo."

Kakashi bowed his head slightly and saluted respectfully.

"How's the situation over there?"

"Most of the personnel have been controlled and left to be disposed of. The rest are still under arrest."

Kakashi answered without emotion.

"That's good. Next, you have a new mission."

"Please ask Danzo-sama to order."

Kakashi maintained a respectful attitude.

"Lead the people from the third and sixth teams to the Sarutobi clan to monitor their movements."

Danzo's voice was cold and hard.

"The Sarutobi clan?"

"Hokage, Anbu, and the three clans of the pig, deer and butterfly, under my arrangement, they are no longer a threat. The only remaining threat is the Sarutobi clan. Over the years, they have gained a lot of benefits by relying on the sun. It is inevitable that I won't be willing to be taken away from Hokage by me."

"Yes."

"In a few days, it will be the day when this old man succeeds Hokage. This matter is not allowed to be screwed up. Go."

Kakashi nodded solemnly, turned and walked to the exit, put his hand on the door handle, and was about to open the door.

puff!

The sound of the blade piercing the flesh sounded.

Blood spurted out of Kakashi's chest without warning, pouring on the door panels and walls like a blood moon.

The candlelight on the candlestick swayed for a while, and the light seemed to have dimmed a lot, with a ferocious color.

Kakashi's pupils widened, he rolled his eyes in disbelief, and looked back.

What he saw was the grim bandaged face on Danzo's side.

Revealing a determined and cold killing intent.

"Tuan... Lord Danzo..."

"I originally planned to control you with a writing wheel.

It got up, but unfortunately, Bie Tianshen is still cooling down, and there is no way to use it a second time in a short time. Can only do this. "

"For...why...I..."

Kakashi coughed and bleed, and the more he suppressed it, the more painful the voice leaked from his mouth.

"According to the report of the spy I placed on Orochimaru's side, you secretly met with Orochimaru many times during the Chunin exam, and you were planning some conspiracy. And these, you did not report to the root."

"But... Damn... Lord Orochimaru... I won't let it go..."

Kakashi wanted to struggle.

Danzo turned the blade in his hand.

Kakashi's body froze, his heart was crushed, his eyes dimmed, and he lost his divine light.

"I've already hinted to you many times, don't tread on two boats like this. You are to blame for such consequences, Kakashi. You still chose the wrong path in the end."

Pulling the blade out of Kakashi's body, losing the support of the blade, Kakashi fell to the side, motionless.

"It's a pity, but since you're a traitor, there's nothing you can do. Orochimaru... hum."

Danzo glanced at the corpse of Kakashi lying on the ground without pity, and sneered, disdain for Orochimaru's plan.

"You're a hundred years too early if you want to trick the old man, Orochimaru."

The meaning of the existence of tools is that they can be discarded when they are used up.

According to this principle, although it is a pity that a talent like Kakashi is a pity, Danzo is determined to eradicate it so as not to have too many dreams at night.

At this time, two figures fell, the root Junin who has been guarding in the dark.

"Master Danzo."

"Send Kakashi's body to the autopsy room for analysis. It is useless to grab the pocket and keep him. Let him and Ye Naiyu go to the dough gathering together. This is the last mercy the old man gives him. "

A sharp look flashed in Danzo's eyes.

The position of Hokage is already within reach.

Then, all the darkness here must be covered up.

All connections with Orochimaru must be cut off mercilessly.

Kakashi, Kakashi... With the help of the power of the roots, all the Orochimaru spies who were planted in the village were killed without leaving behind.

"Next, it's time to go there..."

As if thinking of something, a complex color appeared in Danzang's cold eyes.

◎

Accompanied by several root ninjas, Danzo came to a secluded corner of Konoha Village.

Compared with the already turbulent environment outside, this place has maintained a simple side from beginning to end and is not known to outsiders.

And here is the original root of Danzo.

Shimura family.

The family that raised him.

This huge family, which should have used his elder status to be able to wrestle with the Sarutobi clan, is now so difficult that it has almost been removed from the name of the ninja by Konoha.

You can see the elderly, children, elderly women, and other than that, young adults are almost invisible.

"Grandpa, what are you doing here?"

Hearing the boy running up to him asking himself with innocent eyes, Danzo subconsciously stretched out his hand and tried to make the smile on his face softer, but no matter how hard he tried, the smile on his face was full of icy coldness.

It was as if the body had lost functions such as smiling.

"Don't touch him!"

The woman sternly stopped Danzo's actions, and quickly picked up the boy, as if escaping from the plague god, hid in the room, and slammed the door tightly.

Looking at Danzo's eyes, hatred and fear filled his eyes.

"Lord Danzo..."

The root ninja seemed to want to say something.

Danzo shook his head, withdrew his hand in mid-air, and the 'loving' smile on his face disappeared, returning to his usual gloom.

The response of the adults here was within his expectations.

Because of his iron-blooded policy, not only did the Shimura clan not gain a status similar to that of the Sarutobi clan, but instead, during the war, young and middle-aged people were constantly sent to the battlefield, or absorbed into the roots, to complete the task of life and death.

This also led to the complete decline of the powerful Shimura clan in the early days of the village.

But Danzo doesn't think this is wrong.

Sacrifice for Konoha, these clansmen died well.

As the leader of the martial arts faction, he could only choose to carry the darkness on these people and move on.

"Tuanzang."

An old and trembling voice sounded, and an old man stood in the middle of the way Danzo and the others were advancing, preventing them from advancing into the hinterland of the Shimura clan.

Danzo knew the old man, nodded to him, and said hello.

"The tools you need are out of here, do you want to absorb even these kids into your roots?"

"You should hear the voice outside, right?"

Danzo did not answer the question.

"It seems that you finally got your wish. In this way, the sacrifice of the Shimura family is worth it. With the support of Hokage, our family will soon surpass the Sarutobi family..."

The aged old man sighed with emotion and breathed a sigh of relief.

"It belongs to Shimura

The family's pensions will be sent here one by one. But I also hope that I don't expect things that don't belong to the Shimura clan. "

Before the old man could imagine those beautiful visions, Tuanzang suddenly interrupted.

"What's the meaning?"

The old man's body trembled, looking at Danzo like a stranger, with a bad premonition in his heart.

"Over the years, Hijen has been trapped in the balance of the ninja clan, unable to get out of the quagmire. I don't want to become like him and become a nominal Naruto. The power of the ninja clan is too strong and must be weakened."

"...What is the sacrifice of the Shimura family over the years?"

The old man asked tremblingly.

"After the subsidy is paid, all you need to do is keep yourselves safe, and you can safely continue the blood of the clan. Those clansmen who died on the battlefield sacrificed for the village, and they are glorious and proud. I have never treated their family's pensions badly."

Tuanzang's tone was calm.

"But their surname is Shimura!"

"No, they are Konoha ninjas!"

"What if I say no? Will you target the Shimura family in the same way as the Uchiha family?"

The old man suppressed the anger in his voice, as if he was going to swallow Danzo alive, his eyes were full of resentment.

"If you want things to be that way."

Danzo's voice was lukewarm and he looked directly at the old man.

"Tanzo-"

"All that said, I hope you think twice before doing it."

"Danzo, you—"

The old man was about to scold angrily when his body suddenly stiffened.

Danzang's emotionless eyes stared at him coldly. The old man seemed to have felt some huge terror. He was strangled by his neck, and his lips twitched a few times, but he couldn't say a word.

"Let's go, there's nothing worth lingering about here."

After Danzo finished speaking, he turned around and left without any hesitation.

The root ninja followed and gradually moved away.

The old man stared at the back of Danzang's departure, turned into a puppet without a soul, sluggish~www.readwn.com~ Losing the hope of a family's rise, this is a cruel blow to the old man of the Shimura family. .

And what caused this situation was Danzo, who had high hopes for him. There is no more desperate fact than this.

On the way back, far away from the remote clan of the Shimura clan, Danzo forgot his previous unhappiness and looked up at the sun above his head. Because of the sunlight, he couldn't help squinting his eyes.

His mood improved a lot.

This is different from the dark scene, which makes him yearn for it.

The light that I have longed for so many times is now within my fingertips.

Nothing made him more happy than this.

"Today's sunshine is much more dazzling than a few days ago..."

"Not only that, but the next few days are also sunny."

"Really? It's really good news, it's like celebrating the victory of the old man. It turns out that walking in the sun is such a joy of body and mind..."