Avengers of the Whirlpool Family

"Soon, it will be my turn soon!"

Danzo murmured in his heart.

Immediately, he took a step forward and strode towards the top floor of the building.

By the time Danzo arrived at the Hokage's private office, there were already four figures sitting inside.

Mito Kado En, Utane Koharu, Jiraiya, and Nara Shikaku who serves as the Hokage's think tank.

While seeing these people.

Danzo's eyes couldn't help but narrow slightly.

Just then he slowly walked to the sofa on the left and sat down.

Mizuto Menen in the opposite position spoke.

"Danzo, you came at the right time. We just happened to discuss the key issue. With Hiruzen already dead, although the village needs to deal with many problems, the top priority is to decide on the candidate for Hokage. Koharu and I both think Jiraiya is the most suitable candidate. We plan to report this directly to the Daimyo. You should also sign your name."

Of course, the succession of the Kage of the five major ninja villages requires the approval of the daimyo of their respective countries, and then has to go through a formal appointment procedure, but in fact, everyone knows that this is just a process. Among the Kages of the five major ninja villages over the decades, which one was really selected by the daimyo?

The so-called leader and monarch of the entire country is really just a nominal symbol for the ninja village.

It is impossible for the daimyo to really interfere in the affairs of the ninja village.

Especially regarding the selection of Kage, as long as a consensus is reached here in the Ninja Village, there will absolutely be no reversal at the national level headed by the Daimyo.

They just have to agree.

In the original work, there is only one scene where the Hokage's choice is obstructed and changed. That is when Tsunade fell into a coma and Kakashi was to succeed as the Sixth Hokage. However, the key point was not the Fire Country Daimyo, but Danzo's interference and conspiracy manipulation.

Otherwise, with the approval of the vast majority of people, Kakashi could definitely succeed as the Sixth Hokage.

Whether in the original work or in this time and space, when Sarutobi Hiruzen died in battle, Danzo had obviously already set his sights on the position of the Fifth Hokage.

But the moment when Mitomon Yan, his old friend, said this.

Danzo's heart sank.

"Well, Yan and I have the same opinion. Jiraiya is the right candidate at the moment. Danzo, you should have the same opinion, right?"

Utane Koharu opened her eyes slightly, looked directly at Danzo who was sitting opposite her, and said in a deep voice.

As close friends of Danzo Shimura for many years, both Mito Kado En and Utane Koharu knew Danzo's personality too well. Although Sarutobi Hiruzen did not directly say everything that he did in his early years, as advisors to the Hokage, both of them were very clear about it.

But they had the same opinion as Sarutobi Hiruzen, that the Hidden Leaf Village needed Danzo to do something special, but they also had to suppress Danzo at all times.

Danzo cannot be allowed to interfere in the important affairs of the village.

For example, for the current position of the Fifth Hokage, Mito Kado En and Utane Koharu both think that Jiraiya is the most suitable candidate for their Konohagakure Village right now.

Whether it is strength, prestige, or status!

These are the most correct choices to restore stability to Konohagakure Village. Konoha now needs a powerful Hokage to lead it.

This is to be expected though.

But when I heard that my two best friends had the same opinion.

Danzo's expression also became very gloomy.

The temperature all around seemed to drop suddenly.

Also one second later.

Danzo seemed to have gathered his composure again. He glanced at Jiraiya calmly, and then snorted and said nonchalantly, "If you think it's okay, then it's fine."

These words were spoken in a plain and calm manner.

Only Danzo himself knew the anger in his heart.

Lu Jiu, who was standing on the other side, looked expressionless, but in fact he was secretly relieved.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 128 Problem Orientation

At present, Shikaku can be regarded as a quasi-senior level official of the Hidden Leaf Village, and he is also the core leader of the three major families of Ino, Shikaku and Chou. Shikaku has a very thorough understanding of some of the dark sides and dirty things in the village.

What kind of person is this Elder Danzo of ours?

Shikaku saw it clearly.

In the Nine-Tails Rebellion twelve years ago, the annihilation of the Uchiha clan five or six years ago, and this time's joint attack by the Sound and Sand Ninjas, their Elder Danzo played a not very glorious role.

Shikaku really doesn't want to see Danzo become the supreme ruler of Konoha, as that would definitely mean disaster for Konoha.

Shikaku firmly hopes to see Jiraiya become the representative of Konohagakure ninja as Hokage, and he also believes that the people from the major families in the village now certainly want to see a similar result.

"Well, I knew that you, Danzo, would have the same opinion as us. Then, Shikaku, report this result to the Daimyo-sama, keep all the ceremonies simple, and then send a note to other ninja villages as soon as possible."

Mito Kado En deliberately pretended not to understand the hidden meaning of Danzo's words, and directly decided that this was a decision made by the three elders and consultants.

"Yes, then I will..."

Shikaku nodded in response, before he could finish his words.

"Wait a minute, I'm not the most suitable candidate for Hokage. You should also know that my personality is not suitable for being Hokage at all."

On the opposite side, Jiraiya, who had remained silent just now, spoke directly.

This is the words spoken.

Danzo's brows couldn't help but move, and a hint of anger and desire was revealed deep in his pupils.

When Shikaku heard Jiraiya's words, he was suddenly shocked.

Lord Jiraiya is unwilling to serve as Hokage?

How could this be possible!? Are they really going to let Danzo be the Hokage? That is definitely a development that Shikaku doesn't want to see.

Mitomon En, who was sitting opposite him, frowned and said directly, "Jiraiya, this is not just a problem for you alone. This is an important matter for the entire Konoha. You must understand that Konoha is now at its most dangerous moment. You must take on your responsibilities."

"Of course I know, so you don't need to nag me. I'm not shirking my responsibilities, but there is someone who is more qualified to be the Hokage than me, don't you think?"

Jiraiya waved his hand, interrupting Mito Kado En's words, and leaned forward slightly, saying these words.

It also made everyone present stunned.

Shikaku was the one who reacted the fastest, in less than a second.

Shikaku then realized who Jiraiya was talking about.

'If it is that gentleman, it is indeed the most suitable, especially in terms of status.'

There was a hint of thought in Lu Jiu's pupils, and he was thinking secretly in his heart.

"Are you talking about Tsunade? That is indeed a more suitable candidate."

After all, Mitokado En and Utane Koharu are old, and unlike Jiraiya who occasionally came back a few times over the years, Tsunade has not returned to Konoha for more than ten years. Naturally, the two of them did not react for a while.

But it was only a delay of a few seconds.

Utane Koharu was the first to react.

After hearing this, Mizuto Menyan also nodded slowly.

"Well, if it's Tsunade, then that's fine, but, Jiraiya, Tsunade is not in the village right now, you..."

"I'm responsible for finding Tsunade, is that all right?"

Jiraiya looked up at Mito Kado En and said in a deep voice.

"Of course you can, but I have to say one thing first, Jiraiya. If you can't find Tsunade, or if Tsunade is unwilling to come back, you still have to be the Fifth Hokage. This is not a question of whether you are willing or not, but the request of the entire village. Do you understand?"

After making eye contact with Utane Koharu, Mizuto Menen turned around and looked at Jiraiya with a serious expression and said.

Although Mitokado En and Utatane Koharu were not as opposed to Danzo becoming the village Hokage as Shikaku was, they did think that Jiraiya and Tsunade were the most suitable.

Strength and status are the same thing.

What’s more important is the prestige and trustworthiness in the village.

After all, Danzo is the person in power in the Root. Ordinary ninjas may not know about the dark things he has been involved in over the years, but how could the people in power in the big families not be aware of it?

It is generally difficult for these people to accept Danzo becoming Hokage.

Mitomon En and Utane Koharu both see this point very clearly.

Danzo himself could more or less see this, and that was why, over the past few years, Danzo had been drifting away from his close friends, to the point where he sent people to assassinate Sarutobi Hiruzen.

If necessary.

It is not difficult to ruthlessly kill Mitomon En and Utane Koharu.

Danzo is now completely obsessed, with his only focus on the throne of Hokage.

That obsession has been engraved deep into Danzo's soul.

'snort! ’

Danzo, who was standing aside, also looked expressionless, but in fact he was filled with anger and resentment in his heart.

He just couldn't accept it, why couldn't he become Hokage! ?

"Don't worry, I will definitely find Tsunade and I will definitely convince her."

Jiraiya waved his hand and spoke in a very firm tone.

"I'll send a few ANBU to go with you then."

Mizuto Menen nodded, and then obviously planned to prepare an additional insurance measure.

"Don't bother with that. If I really want to do something, can a few Anbu stop me? Don't worry, it's different now than before. I know this very well. I won't forget my identity."

Jiraiya sat up straight and replied with a serious look on his face.

Seeing Jiraiya being so persistent.

Mitokado En and Utane Koharu didn't say much. They also believed in Jiraiya. Even if he might seem careless on some other issues, this time it was a big issue involving the entire Konoha, so Jiraiya would definitely think twice before acting.

"In addition, there is the issue of the Sand Village, Orochimaru, and the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki - Uzumaki Menma. This is the most important issue besides the selection of the successor to Hokage, especially the latter. Uzumaki Menma must be captured in the shortest possible time."

After Mizuto Menen nodded, he spoke with a stern look.

The Sand Village betrayed the alliance.

Orochimaru's attack on Konoha and his killing of Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Hokage, were indeed major events, and would shake the core issues of Konoha's foundation, but compared with the defection of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, they seemed less important.

The tailed beasts were important "weapons" that the major ninja villages relied on to intimidate other countries.

Not to mention the most powerful Nine-Tailed Fox.

This is the highest priority issue for the Hidden Leaf Village and must be dealt with immediately.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 129 Ambition and Dispute (Part )

Even though Konoha has never used the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki on a frontal battlefield in the past few decades, it does not mean that Konoha does not need the Nine-Tails.

Not to mention that this itself is a very strong deterrent, more importantly, once the Nine-Tails is obtained by other ninja villages, the situation will be such that it will pose a real threat to Konoha's status and safety.

"Leave Orochimaru and Uzumaki Menma to the Root. Those who betray need to be punished in the most severe way, especially the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. It would be most reasonable for me to arrange it myself."

And that was just when Mitomon En's words fell.

Danzo Shimura on the other side spoke first.

It was obvious that he could no longer compete with Tsunade or Jiraiya for the position of Hokage. No matter how confident Danzo was, he knew that he could not compete with the two of them for the time being in terms of identity, strength, prestige, and many other conditions. But when it came to the issue of the Nine-Tails, Danzo would definitely not let go.

As early as 12 years ago, Danzo had always wanted to bring Menma to the Root to train him personally, but he had always been obstructed by Sarutobi Hiruzen. Now that there was such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in front of him, Danzo would never miss it.

"In addition, there is the One-Tail Jinchuriki of the Sand Village. I also think it is most appropriate to hand it over to the Root for imprisonment. This way, the risk of the One-Tail revolting again can be kept to a minimum."

And it's not just the Nine-Tails. Even when he had just captured the One-Tails from the Sand Village, Danzo clearly showed his greedy fangs.

In his opinion, as long as he could take advantage of this opportunity to successfully control the two tailed beasts, his ambitions and his great cause would surely be realized.

"Leave the issues concerning Orochimaru and Menma to me, so there's no need to trouble Elder Shimura."

Jiraiya's expression suddenly changed, and he turned his gaze directly to look at Danzo, saying without giving in.

Not to mention Orochimaru, just the problem of Menma alone, there is no way Jiraiya would let Danzo handle it.