"You guys are too impulsive! Koharu, Homura!!!"
As soon as they walked down the Hokage Tower, Danzo ignored the Shinobi around, and glared at his two old partners with flustered and exasperated expression, wishing to use his cane to smash them so they could come back to their sense!
'Resign?'
'Are you two fools out of your wits?!'
Koharu sullenly ignored Danzo, turned and walked to the office building next to her with a sullen face. She was going to write down her resignation report today, and then packed her things and went home.
She would retire today, be a happy old lady, play with her children and grandchildren, and enjoy the warmth of family!
As for those bullshit matters in the village, she swore to never mind them again!
"Danzo, don't you understand?"
Homura sighed, "We are old people who grew up with Hiruzen. Hiruzen has already retreated to the second line. Those of us in the second line should also consciously retreat to the third line and fourth line and give up our positions to the youngster, otherwise, we will be hated."
Danzo was furious: "Homura, what are you talking about? Yondaime is too young, without old people like us…"
Homura shook his head and interrupted him: "You are wrong, Danzo, there are so many talents in Konoha nowadays. Jonin Commander, Nara Shikaku, has very strategic mind, far better than us. Inoichi's calmness is obvious to all and he can take on great responsibilities. Even the younger ninjas of Konoha have gradually grown up. Kakashi, Guy, Kurenai and the others are all outstanding. Besides, it is me and Koharu who resigned. Whether it's Hiruzen or you, you can still shine brightly, so don't keep thinking about the worst, as Konoha can still thrive even without us."
When Homura was in Hokage's Office, he was indeed discouraged to resign with Koharu, but when he went downstairs and thought about the current Konoha, he suddenly felt that his resignation didn't seem to be a bad thing. He can live in his old age comfortably and he can also make room for the young people. Everyone is happy!
Although they were a bit reluctant to retire when they were still in position, when they really made the decision, whether it was Homura or Koharu, they actually felt a long-lost relaxation.
Only Danzo, which still has fire burning in his heart, making him feel uncomfortable. He wanted to get angry, but he didn't know who to direct his anger at!
'Damn it!!'
Seeing Homura leave, Danzo walked around in place a few times, and suddenly thought of a key person!
'That's right, by asking Hiruzen to come forward, with him, Koharu and Homura can definitely be stopped!'
Danzo hurried to Hiruzen's house immediately.
The third floor.
Minato stood by the window and watched the two advisors enter the office building next to him one after another, and sighed slightly.
"Hokage-sama."
Kanpū stood in the back obediently. He could vaguely guess Minato's mood, and couldn't help but persuade him, "Both advisors are sixty-four this year. They have worked for the village for most of their lives. It's time for them to take a break and enjoy Konoha's prosperity."
Minato smiled wryly and said: "Although Advisor Koharu and Advisor Homura are old, they are very capable of handling government affairs. They haven't made any mistakes for so many years. If it wasn't for…"
If it wasn't for their political views in some aspects and even fierce conflicts between them, Minato would not have agreed to their resignation.
At this moment, Minato feels that he has transformed from a Shinobi to a politician.
Kanpū is not clear about Minato's inner drama, but he knows that the topic needs to be changed at this time, to change to… the main conflict!
So Kanpū said with emotion: "Unfortunately, Advisor Danzo did not resign with the two advisors. Although they are companions who grew up together."
'It was disappointing that they did not advance and retreat together!'
Minato's eyes turned serious, and he was indeed distracted by Kanpū. He then turned around and said seriously, "Kanpū, I was a little concerned about Advisor Danzo's performance just now. He seemed to… guessed in advance that I would put people in the Root."
Kanpū also felt that Danzo was a bit too calm just now, as if everything they did was proceeding according to the script of the other party.
"If that is the case, Advisor Danzo will definitely eliminate all the information and information about the Gozu Tenno."
Kanpū solemnly said, "Even if we enter Root, we may get nothing."
Minato thought for a while, shook his head and said: "The Gozu Tenno has not been completed yet, so he will not eliminate the data, but transfer it! Kanpū, after entering the Root, pay close attention to the Root's secret laboratory and station!"
"I understand." Kanpū responded earnestly.
"That's right."
Minato suddenly remembered something. He looked at Kanpū's right hand curiously and said, "When did your right hand's injury recover?"
"Yes, I…"
Kanpū looked down at his right hand and moved it a few times to feel comfortable. He blinked his eyes innocently, and said with a dry chuckle, "Just these two days, hehehe."
Minato didn't know whether to cry or laugh, then he shook his head and said: "Okay, remember to be prepared."
…
At this moment.
Hiruzen's house.
A letter was sent here from Land of Fire's Daimyo.
Hiruzen lost his wife in old age, his eldest son worked in Anbu, and his younger son was running away from home. He is the only one living alone in the huge house. So now, he can only bring some documents back for processing to hold back his loneliness.
When the letter arrived, Hiruzen immediately put down the document in his hand and quickly opened the envelope.
At first glance, it was sent from Daimyo's Mansion.
After reading the content of the letter, Hiruzen sighed.
'Twelve Guardian Shinobi?'
'That Asuma is really worrying, but at least he can be considered to be by Daimyo's side.' Hiruzen was a little relieved after knowing this.
"Hiruzen!" At this moment, Danzo rushed over in a hurry.
He didn't even knock on the door, just jumped over the wall and entered directly. After all, time waits for no one, and Koharu and Homura must not be allowed to complete the resignation process!
"Danzo? Why are you here?" Hiruzen frowned, 'Although we have a good relationship, how can you just come in without notice?'
"Something happened!"
Danzo can't care too much at this time, and said straight to the point, "Koharu and Homura are going to resign as advisors!"
"Resign?"
Hiruzen nodded slightly, "Everyone is not young anymore, so it is not surprising to resign."
Danzo stared at him with his one eye, full of shock and anger, 'Your two old partners want to resign, how could you react like this?'
Danzo took a deep breath, this time he changed his words, and said: "They were forced to resign by Yondaime!"
"Impossible!" Hiruzen immediately shook his head. He knows very clearly what kind of person Minato is. It is absolutely impossible for him to do this kind of thing!
Danzo's face twitched, as Hiruzen's reaction was different from what he thought!
When he came, he still thought about how shocked Hiruzen would look when he heard the news, and then he would actively ask him to work with him to prevent this from happening.
But now…
"In short, Koharu and Homura must not be allowed to leave just like this!"
Danzo looked at Hiruzen deeply, and said in a clear voice with emotion, "Yondaime is still young. Without us watching, he will definitely make mistakes! And Hiruzen, could you bear seeing Koharu and Homura being kicked out of their position just like that?!"
Hiruzen really can't bear it, after all, they are old partners for decades.
But he is also keenly aware of the… flaws in Danzo's words!
Even if Koharu and Homura resigned, he and Danzo will still be high-level advisors, and Minato will re-appoint several advisors later. With them, even if Minato make mistakes…
'Having said that, it seems that Minato has never make mistakes in recent years.'
'He's much better than I was back then.'
Hiruzen felt guilty when he thought of the absurd and embarrassing things he did with Danzo when he was young.
So Danzo's reason for making a mistake is not valid!
As for Minato driving away those two, he doesn't believe it.
Although Minato is Jiraiya's disciple, he slowly grows and rises above others under Hiruzen's eyes. He can be said to understand Minato's character better than anyone.
Even if his political views are not on the same, he will never drive people away, unless Koharu and Homura resign on their own initiative.
Thinking of this, a thought flashed through Hiruzen's mind: 'Is it because of the Uchiha Clan again?'
Koharu and Homura treat the Uchiha Clan with the same attitude as Danzo, and as long as they find opportunities, they will target the Uchiha Clan.
The last time Uchiha Clan's Shinobi fought in the downtown area, Koharu and Homura drove their clan to the corner that had just been developed.
But this obviously won't be the end.
As long as opportunities are found, Koharu, Homura, and Danzo will continue to target them!
So here comes the question, now that Shisui was ordered to defect from Konoha to be an undercover agent. If the village persecutes the Uchiha Clan too much at this time, will Shisui be forced to 'really' defect?
If this kind of thing really happens, then the secret information Shisui has is a sharp kunai that can tear through Konoha's heart!
Hiruzen's thoughts spun, he squinted his eyes and said with a chuckle: "Danzo, since Koharu and Homura have chosen to resign, we must respect their wishes."
"What are you talking about?"
Danzo was stunned, "Hiruzen, what do you mean?"
Hiruzen thought he had found the truth, so he was very calm, and even gave an example of his mood, and said with a smile: "Danzo, if Yondaime forces you to resign, will you leave?"
Hearing this, Danzo's face twitched: 'Isn't that nonsense?'
Hiruzen laughed heartily and said: "So, if Koharu and Homura don't want to resign, even if Yondaime drives them away, they won't leave."
Danzo was dumbfounded. At this moment, he found that Hiruzen's words made sense, and he couldn't refute it for a while!
"I will visit them tomorrow."
Hiruzen said again, "Danzo, together?"
'I…'
Danzo wanted to curse at the moment, but considering the consequences, he forcibly held it back.
"Root has something to do tomorrow, so I may not be able to leave." Danzo said in a low voice, resisting the urge to curse in his heart.
"That's okay, the four people of us will get together next time."
Hiruzen picked up a document beside him and said to himself, "Danzo, sometimes, I really envy you. You just need to handle the Root well. Unlike us, there are a lot of paperwork I need to read."
Danzo knew that this was a message to send him away, so he got up and said: "Then, I will take my leave."