Chapter 231 Ending (1)

   The failure to pursue Orochimaru was not beyond Danzo's expectations.

  As a collaborator of Orochimaru, he is more aware of Orochimaru's ability and strength than Hirazan who is Hokage. It is a poisonous snake that cannot be killed. If it is forced too hard, it may be bitten back.

  From this point of view, even though he maintains a cooperative relationship with Orochimaru, Danzo is somewhat vigilant in it.

  The information from Kakashi basically matches his guess.

  Even if Anbu dispatched two ministers, Sannin would not be able to stay.

  Although those two are also Konoha's excellent jounin, their joint strength is only close to that of Orochimaru. If they can successfully capture Orochimaru, Danzo will give them a high look.

   "However, it's really strange."

  In a room in Anbu, the oil girl Ryoma stood there and said in a puzzled tone.

   "What's weird?"

   "Why did Orochimaru use the villagers and ninjas in the village to do human experiments? Obviously, as long as we are notified, countless human bodies can be obtained from the roots. There is no need for him to take the risk himself."

   and Orochimaru used to have business affairs, the oil girl Ryoma knew how cautious Orochimaru was, and would never leave such a big mistake.

   Unless he did it on purpose.

  It's like a child's tricky prank.

   But this prank was really too big.

  Even the third generation of Hokage can't cover it up, and can only suppress the influence in the future.

  But Orochimaru has defected, even if the subsequent impact is suppressed, the loss cannot be recovered.

  This method of handling, like the mass defection incident five years ago, controlled the public opinion in the village, but it could not change the cruel fact that Konoha's strength had declined. It was just a fig leaf for himself to cover up.

   "Because of this, this matter will hit Hiruzen very hard."

  Danzo did not directly answer the question of Younv Ryoma, but said this and sighed lightly.

   Orochimaru would defect, which was also beyond his expectations.

  The way of defecting is also deliberately done for everyone to see.

  If it was a normal defection, it wouldn't hit Ri Zhan so hard. On the contrary, it is precisely because of this kind of mischievous defection that it is really fatal to Ri Zhan.

  Because Orochimaru denies not only the village, but also everything about Hizaki, the teacher who taught him.

  Compared to Orochimaru's defection, these negations brought about by Orochimaru's defection are a sharp blade directly inserted into Hizan's heart.

  This kind of betrayal is no less than the degree of father and son killing each other.

  The oily girl Ryoma nodded half understanding.

   Immediately, he remembered something, and said to Danzo: "By the way, although Orochimaru has defected, he has sent someone over in advance to deliver what we need, and it is now being stored in the laboratory. Master Danzo, when do you plan to transplant it?"

  A gleam of ambition flashed across Danzo's eyes, he suppressed the excitement in his heart and said: "There is no rush for now, the thing is in hand, and it will be transplanted at any time. How is Uchiha Itachi?"

   "He has officially entered school, and how far he can grow depends on his own good fortune. But, will this kind of person really join the root?"

  Oil girl Ryoma doubts this.

   "Of course. The will in his eyes is darker than any Uchiha clansman. He is a clansman who perfectly fits the roots. It is simply the opposite of the mirror back then."

  Danzo gave such an evaluation.

   "Since Danzo-sama said so, let me look forward to it a little bit."

  The oil girl Ryoma never doubts Danzo's vision of seeing people.

  Especially those who have darkness in their eyes, they will be attracted by the darkness in Danzo, and then join their roots.

  So is his deputy, and so are all the ninjas in the root.

   Attracted by the darkness of Danzo, he voluntarily dedicates everything to Danzo and the village.

   "When he graduates from ninja school, contact him again. Before that, there are two things to deal with."

   "Two things?"

  One of the oily girl Ryoma knows, that is the battle with Yunyin, which is now intensified, and the roots will also be active because of this.

   Therefore, it is necessary to send a large number of people to the front line to assist Konoha troops and Yun Yin in the battle.

   Just like in the previous battlefields between the Land of Grass and the Land of Rain, the roots will make Konoha win regardless of life, death and loss.

   As for the despicable and cruel methods used in this, it doesn't matter. What is important is to let Konoha win all the victories, which is the result that Root really wants.

   This is the meaning of root existence.

   Therefore, the dispute with the Third Hokage can be properly put down.

  As for the other thing that Danzo said, the oil girl Ryoma didn't know.

  Maybe it was a matter of Danzo's temporary decision.

What could it be?

   "Oshemaru's defection, we can use this incident to have a certain impact on Ri Zhan. Moreover, I also want to give Ri Zhan a chance to redeem everything. I hope he can be more decisive this time and don't let me down again."

   Danzo stood up from the seat, walked to the window, and sighed softly.

   "Then what to do?"

   "Spread the news that Uzumaki Naruto is a nine-tailed demon fox in the village."

  Danzo turned his back on the oil girl Ryoma, and gave this order coldly.

   "..."

  The oily girl Ryoma shook her body and nodded slightly.

"yes."

  He knew what kind of life the son of four generations would usher in after spreading the news.

  There is only one way to break the situation, and that is to expose his other identity—the identity of the Fourth Hokage Son, so that he can change from a disgusting Renzhuli to a "hero" who protects the village and is loved by the villagers.

  So... how will the Third Hokage deal with it?

  Is to choose exposure, or keep secret.

  The oil girl Ryoma is looking forward to it.

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  The defection of Orochimaru eventually spread in the village.

  Three generations of Naruto personally issued an order to list him as an S-rank wanted criminal and notify all countries in the ninja world.

  The reactions of the major ninja villages vary, but they must be secretly sneering in their hearts.

   Moreover, Yunyin Village's attack on the Fire Nation has become stronger, and the pressure on Konoha has also increased.

   And all of this is too far away for Itachi, so the current goal is to become stronger.

  In a forest somewhere belonging to the Uchiha tribe, today is another day of practicing with Shisui.

   "Itachi, how is the ninja school? Are you used to life there?"

  After finishing the warm-up exercise, Shisui asked Itachi with a smile.

  Itachi is already six years old, and entered school at the beginning of April this year, and now counting it, it has been almost a month.

   Itachi took a look at Shisui who was not panting at all after finishing the warm-up exercise. He felt a little dissatisfied, but he still said:

   "That's it. But I think, being with you, Shisui, can make me stronger."

  Itachi expressed his thoughts frankly, expressing his recognition and respect for Shishui.

   "Really? In school, don't you have any rivals that make Itachi worth watching?"

   Zhishui became slightly curious.

   You know, there are still quite a lot of new students enrolled this year, not to mention the major ninjas, Uchiha and Hinata also have many new students enrolled, Shisui found that there are a few talented people among them, and they can definitely become the backbone of Konoha in the future.

   "I'm not following them."

  Itachi picked up the shuriken and shot at the target ten meters away in a standard posture.

  The movement is standardized, and the speed and strength are also very good, far exceeding the level of his peers.

"Why?"

   "Because it's meaningless. From the performance of the usual practice class, I don't think they are any powerful characters, and they don't deserve my attention."

  Is there still no one else in your eyes? Zhishui thought with a slight headache.

   "You are very much like me in the past."

   Zhishui sighed.

   "Oh? Shisui, do you think so too?"

   Itachi seems to have found a topic worthy of resonance.

  Zhi Shui didn't answer.

  In the past, he was indeed like this, but after becoming a real ninja, he discovered how small and powerless his own strength is.

  This kind of insignificance and powerlessness certainly does not refer to one's own force.

   In terms of force, Zhishui has always been satisfied with himself.

  He thinks that he is small and powerless, because he is so powerful, or because he cannot make the village and family live in peace. No matter how powerful he is alone, what's the point?

  Facing those clansmen who chatter and only complain about the village, Zhishui feels powerless.

  Facing the villagers who always smear the behavior of the Uchiha clan behind their backs, as well as the public opinion against Uchiha from various aspects, they also feel weak.

  The problem is not only in the family, but also in the village.

   Just how to do it? Shishui's eyes became dazed again.

   Putting away these complicated thoughts, Shisui paid more attention to Itachi's mental health issues, so he changed the subject and asked another topic cleverly:

   "Itachi, after graduating from the ninja school, they were all in groups of three, plus a guiding ninja. At that time, teamwork was the key, you..."

   Before Shisui finished speaking, Itachi had already replied: "Don't worry, Shisui, I understand this. If they are weaker than me, I will protect them. If they are as strong as me, I will fight side by side with them. If they surpass me, I will try my best to catch them and try not to hold them back."

  Zhishui stared blankly at Itachi, speechless for a while.

  Although Itachi gave an almost correct answer, Shisui felt that something was wrong.

  Because this answer is too normative and too correct.

   However, Itachi can answer like this, it seems that he does not understand the importance of teamwork.

   Itachi still cherishes the so-called companions in his heart.

   This made Shisui feel relieved.

  Two hours later, when Itachi was in the midst of cultivating, Shisui stopped and said to Itachi, "Let's stop practicing here today."

"What's wrong?"

   Itachi looked at Shishui in doubt.

  Zhishui smiled and said: "Because I still have tasks to deal with, sorry, I can't practice with Itachi next."

  As Anbu directly under Naruto, and not included in the Anbu system, he can be said to be a very special member of Anbu.

  Oshemaru, one of the Sannin, defected, and his work has become busy recently, so it is impossible for him to practice with Itachi all the time.

   "It's okay, Zhishui, your task is important, don't worry about me."

   Itachi didn't care.

  Although I am curious about what Shisui's mission is, and I have never met Shisui's teammates, but such a powerful ninja, Shisui must be performing a difficult and confidential mission.

  So, choosing not to ask is the best choice.

   "See you in a few days."

   After Zhishui finished speaking, he disappeared from the spot and left.

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  In the office of the Hokage Building, an Anbe stood there and reported something to Hizhan.

   "...Master Hokage, the above is what happened. All the people involved in the case have been monitored."

   "I see, you go down first. I'll think about it."

   Hirizhan sighed, waved his hand, and told Anbu to go down.

   "Yes. However, the minister suggested that I hope Hokage-sama will make up his mind as soon as possible. After all, the impact of this matter is not good."

   After speaking, Anbe stepped back.

  After Anbu retreated, Hirizhan's face became cloudy, and he was on the verge of rage.

  The incident of Orochimaru’s defection, the follow-up impact has not been eliminated, and another thing that happened in the village now is what really annoyed him——

  Nine Tails Jinchuriki's identity leaked.

   The rumors spread from nowhere, turned Naruto Uzumaki into a village of destruction, killing the fox incarnation of Konoha Ninja, fanned the emotions of the people, and completely exploded this public opinion.

  The women who brought up Naruto also abandoned Naruto and ran away from Naruto's house. No matter what they said, they refused to go back to feed Naruto.

   And the person who has the ability to do this, there is no one else in the village who can do it except that person.

  Because this kind of incident is too similar to the incident of Bai Fang's public opinion, exactly the same.

  The same method, the same speed, and hit the vital point directly.

   But the difference is that this time it is targeting Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, a baby under one year old.

   "Danzo... why are you doing this?"

  Ri Zhan gritted his teeth, clenched his fists on the table tightly, bloodshot eyes appeared in his eyes, obviously his anger had accumulated to a terrifying critical point.

  Let’s not talk about Naruto’s identity as the son of the Fourth Hokage, even his identity as Jinchuriki, it is impossible to casually expose it, it is the top secret in the village.

  Hizun couldn’t figure it out, why did Danzo do this?

  Genbu does things to the extreme, and it is impossible to be so stupid as to expose the identity of Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

   No matter how you look at it, for the current Konoha, it is all harmful but not beneficial.

  Ri Zhan looked at another document on the table, which was a transfer letter about root.

  At 8:00 this morning, the root leader Shimura Danzo led a large number of root ninjas to the cloud hidden battlefield to help out. At this moment, he had already left Konoha early.

   Ri Zhan realized that the object of his anger could not be found.

  Danzo has already left early, and the root support is related to Konoha's victory in the Hidden Cloud Battlefield, and it is determined that he, Hokage, dare not do anything to him.

   "..."

   It took a long time for the day to calm down the anger in my heart.

  The identity of Kyuubi Jinchuriki was exposed. This matter is a foregone conclusion. In that case, it is enough to strengthen the protection of Naruto. Even if the identity of Jinchuriki is exposed, Konoha’s protection will not be so weak.

   But the more troublesome part is the ultimate orientation of those public opinions.

  Naruto was portrayed as a nine-tailed demon fox who tried to attack Konoha and killed hundreds of Konoha ninjas. Many villagers have signed a letter, hoping that the incarnation of Naruto, a fox incarnation, can be executed immediately to ensure the safety of the village.

   Hirizhan was angry at Danzo's audacity, and even more helpless at the ignorance of these villagers.

   Therefore, the real key is to rectify Naruto's name next.

   is also the only way to break the game.

  I wanted Naruto to spend a happy and peaceful childhood in peace and stability, which can be regarded as an insignificant return to Minato and Kushina.

   Things have come to this point, I can only rectify Naruto's name as the son of the fourth Hokage, and let Naruto get through this difficult time.

   Otherwise, if this continues, Naruto will become embarrassed even in the village. This is really unfair to Naruto, the son of a hero.

  Hizan figured this out, and immediately wrote a document, intending to issue an announcement, making it public in the village that Naruto is not the nine-tailed fox who killed the Konoha ninja, but Konoha's hero.

  In this way, all the unfavorable public opinion on Naruto in the village can be reversed.

   After writing the paperwork and planning to let Anbu release it, the movements in Hirizhan's hands suddenly stopped.

  He suddenly realized that things might not be as simple as he thought, and it was easy to break the situation.

   What if he chooses to do this, and it happens to be in Danzo's arms?

  The son of the fourth generation of Hokage is Naruto's last protection card among the leaves.

  If this card is played, the public opinion in the village still cannot be calmed down, but it will make the public opinion more and more fierce. No matter how fierce Danzo uses, as Hokage, he may not be able to withstand it.

  If this is the case, what is the purpose of Danzo at all costs?

  Hizan smiled wryly, and immediately thought of something, it was because of his position as Hokage.

  Danzo's purpose is not difficult to guess.

  Oshemaru defected, his prestige has been greatly reduced.

   It is indeed a good time to shoot him.

  Now he can no longer suppress some of the voices in the village, especially the voices of the Wudou faction over Danzang.

  Danzo's traps have always been one after another, and it is impossible for him to break through so easily.

   To make the matter so big, I am afraid that he, as the son of the fourth generation of Hokage, will rectify Naruto's name, and it may be a trap designed by Danzo for him.

  If Naruto’s identity is disclosed, the problem cannot be solved, but Danzo will grab other painful feet and use the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki to launch another public opinion attack. Not only Naruto, but also his Hokage position may also be lost.

  Once his Hokage position is lost, Naruto's control will fall into the hands of Danzo, which is the most terrifying thing for Konoha.

  Hi Zhan let out a soft breath, and put down the written document.

   "Let's wait and see what happens. As for Jiraiya, I hope he can calm down..."

  Intense worry that could not be resolved appeared on Ri Zhan's old face, as if a old man who was about to step into a coffin was sitting there.

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  People must never compromise with their own hesitation.

   This is the most painful and regretful memory of Danzo back then.

  Because of a momentary hesitation, he lost to his close friend Hirizan in the battle of the three generations of Hokage, and missed the position of Hokage.

  From that time on, he understood that one thing must be done thoroughly, without the slightest hesitation and fear, looking forward and backward.

  Those who are timid cannot accomplish great things.

  If you hesitate, you will lose.

  One compromise leads to another compromise.

  So Danzo, who broke this fate, has always considered himself an excellent and powerful ninja.

   Break the restrained fate, carry out your will to the end, and abandon the hesitation and cowardice in the past.

  Doing one thing without hesitation or compromising with anyone is the way of a ninja.

  Because of this, he was able to gather so many ninjas, establish a root, and become the only pillar in the hearts of all ninjas in the root.

   "Master Danzo."

  In the forest on the way to the eastern border of the Land of Fire, Ryoma, the oil girl, caught up.

   There are twenty-two people who acted with Danzo, including himself and Ryoma, and more than half of them are jounin.

  In order to win the Yunyin battlefield, Genbu can be said to be the best team this time.

  Danzo turned his head slightly and looked at the oily girl Ryoma.

"explain."

   "News from the village."

  The oily girl Ryoma whispered.

   "What's the final situation? Hirizhan, have you justified the name of that kid named Naruto?"

  Danzo asked.

  Girl girl Ryoma shook her head, said with a smile: "No, the third Hokage didn't do anything, and compromised with our roots."

   This is the first time that the roots have achieved the fruits of victory in a real sense.

  Since the establishment of the root, it has been suppressed by the three generations of Hokage.

  The countermeasure was successful this time, thanks to the special identity of Kyuubi Jinchuriki, who made a suspicious strategy and confused the third Hokage.

   "Really? Compromise..."

  Danzo said such a thing.

  The oil girl Ryoma gave Danzo a strange look. He thought that Danzo would be very happy to mock the third Hokage when he heard the news.

   "Master Danzo, what's wrong with you?"

   "It's nothing, I just feel that Ri Zhan now is very similar to me back then."

   The look in Danzo's eyes is very complicated.

   ache, regret, sigh, mourn.

   Only without sarcasm and excitement.

  The oily girl Ryoma fell silent and did not speak.

   "What's going on with Jiraiya?"

  Danzo asked instead.

  Naruto is the child of Jiraiya's disciple. As a Sannin, it is impossible for him to remain indifferent in the village.

   "According to the information, it is only known that he was drunk in a tavern on the second day of the incident, and was finally carried back home by Anbu. He seemed to be very drunk."

  The oily girl Ryoma sighed endlessly.

  Hizan compromised with their roots, and Jiraiya also compromised with his teacher. This pair of masters and apprentices is really interesting.

  The inheritance of the three generations of Hokage, is it a cowardly compromise policy?

  Yuyue Ryoma thought for a while, and thought of the fourth Hokage Namikaze Minato who died young. If he hadn't died in the battle of Kyuubi, he might not even have a chance to stand up.

  That's a yellow flash that shows no mercy to the enemy on the battlefield.

   None of the ninjas who have fought against him would want to fight him a second time.

  Even among the roots, there are many ninjas who worship him.

   "It seems that Ziraiya is now the same as Orochimaru. He is very disappointed in his teacher. Hirizhan...he is old after all. Now he has become cautious, and I just switched places with me at that time. The blow to him by Orochimaru's defection was beyond my expectations."

  Danzo knows that in Hirizhan's heart, there is already a seed of fear that he buried, and this seed will take root and sprout at any time.

   Immediately, he changed the topic, and the color in his eyes became sharp.

   "However, his hesitation and compromise is just a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our roots. The more luxuriant a tree is, the deeper its roots will go into the bottomless darkness. Since the light has lost its meaning of existence, then use the darkness of the roots to completely replace the light of the village!"

  (end of this chapter)