Konoha's Root.
The dark underground space was filled with a rotten smell. At the end of the space, a strange roar came from a cold door.
Inside the door was a huge space, filled with the smell of disinfectant.
In the middle of the space, a Hollow was tied to a special instrument, his limbs firmly bound.
Hollow tried to twist his body and let out an ear-piercing and crazy roar.
A dozen researchers in experimental uniforms surrounded Hollow. In his hand, Chakra's blade cut off Hollow's body tissue with great difficulty to conduct research.
"His body is condensed from Chakra and another type of energy. It is very strong and can resist ordinary Ninjutsu."
"The hole in his chest seems to be blocked by energy, and it can not be easily penetrated."
"It is completely the consciousness of a wild beast. It has no reason. From its appearance, it has retained a certain human form."
"His internal organs." Chakra's blade slowly cut off Hollow's chest.
"There are no internal organs in the body. They are all made of energy."
"When the parts are cut off, they will disappear in a short period."
In the entire laboratory, there was only the roar of Hollow and the analysis of the researchers.
"There is no human fiber in the body, and there are no so-called cells. What a strange creature. How did he form it? Could it be produced out of thin air?" A researcher asked in confusion.
"It's a little like a psychic beast. The energy in its body is abundant, but apart from natural energy, the psychic beast also has a certain body," One of the researchers added.
"This monster is like a product of another world. Could it be that there are other worlds apart from the spirit world and Shinobi world?"
This guess was unanimously approved by the researchers.
This possibility is not low. This energy is not as full of vitality as the natural energy. It should not belong to the Psychic World. Shinobi world has not found anything in this world, so there is only the possibility of other worlds. Could it be the Pure Land?
Speaking of the Pure Land, I think of the soul. If it is a monster produced by the soul, then it is understandable that there is no cell tissue.
Danzo stood in the corner of the laboratory, listening to the discussions of the researchers, and his face became more and more ugly.
This time, the collapse plan of Konoha had far exceeded his control.
Under the destruction of Hollow, Konoha suffered heavy losses.
No one knew where Hollow came from.
However, Danzo, who had made a deal with Orochimaru, guessed in his heart.
Only the mad scientist, Orochimaru, could create such a terrifying monster.
Combined with Orochimaru's personality, he had to consider everything.
It was not difficult to guess.
Sending Hollow to Konoha for an experiment was Orochimaru's ultimate goal.
He did not even kill Sandaime.
This was different from the contents of the deal they had reached.
I, the future new Hokage of Konoha, Danzo was tricked.
Danzo gritted his teeth in hatred
He decided to find a time to discuss it with Orochimaru.
It would be best if he could obtain the method to produce and control those monsters.
After all.
The experimental materials for the transaction had not been fully paid yet.
Danzo's eyes were dark, and the corners of his mouth held a confident smile.
As long as we control that unknown creature, Konoha will be glorious again.
At this time, a subordinate came and whispered in Danzo's ear.
The corner of Danzo's mouth suddenly curved up in a disdainful arc.
"You can't wait to find me as soon as you wake up?"
He murmured and walked out of the laboratory with his cane.
....
The change in Konoha's collapse plan was something that Danzo did not expect.
On the way to Konoha's hospital, he was also thinking about the next problems he might encounter.
He came to the door of the sick room and pushed it open.
He saw that Sandaime, who had lost an arm, was sitting on the bed, looking through the window at the riddled Konoha.
The original Konoha was so prosperous, and the streets were full of people.
But now.
There were collapsed houses everywhere, and from time to time, villagers could be seen screaming in pain.
Some people lost their friends, and some lost their loved ones.
The entire Konoha was shrouded in a sad atmosphere.
For the higher-ups who were in high positions, this was undoubtedly unqualified.
Sandaime looked sad: "Do you see that, Danzo? This is Konoha, this is our home."
Danzo looked out of the window, curled his lips, and did not speak.
The Sandaime continued to say sadly: "Our Anbu ninjas are all heroes. Did they try their best to block the offensive of Sand Shinobi and Shukaku? They didn't back down even though there were heavy casualties."
"But." He changed the topic, "At this critical moment, where is Root's Ninja? Danzo, can you tell me what task Root is on?"
"Also, where were you when the collapse of Konoha started?" Sandaime turned his head to look at Danzo, his eyes fierce as he asked.
The long-term dissatisfaction with Danzo exploded at this moment.
If Orochimaru had not held back this time, Sandaime might have been killed.
And his friend, who he knew, was still unscathed and safe.
Even Anbu Ninja did not see Danzo appear on that day.
Konoha was clearly invaded, but the higher-ups of Konoha were hiding in the dark, peeping at the progress of the matter like a mouse.
This reminds the Sandaime of the scene when the teacher and the Nidaime Hokage met for the last time
At that time, they were chased by Kumogakure's rebels. To preserve the incense of Konoha, they needed one person and the Nidaime Hokage to stay behind to block the rebellion.
No one knew that this was the final test of Nidaime Hokage's position.
At this critical juncture, Danzo retreated and avoided Nidaime Hokage's gaze.
Only Sandaime stood out without hesitation.
As a result, Nidaime Hokage passed the position of Hokage to Sandaime, leaving him alone to block the rebellion of Kumogakure.
Now, a similar scene occurred again.
Danzo hid in the dark just like at that time.
He didn't dare to take responsibility, nor did he dare to stand out and fight.
Was he really as timid as a mouse, or did he have ulterior motives?
Sandaime's eyes were full of inquiry. He looked at Danzo meaningfully and changed the topic without waiting for the other party to answer.
"I will bear everything this time. I will give up the position of Hokage."
Hearing this, Danzo was happy in his heart.
But Sandaime's next words made his heart fall to the bottom of the valley.
"I will let Jiraiya find Tsunade and return to the village to inherit the position of the Godaime Hokage. Tsunade has been wandering outside for so long, it is time to come back."
Sandaime looked at Danzo.
No matter how shrewd Danzo was, at this moment, his expression was a little strained.
"Tsunade has not returned to the village for more than ten years. She is not the most suitable candidate for Hokage." Danzo's tone was filled with unwillingness.
"What do you mean?"
"Let me do it, Hiruzen. We have worked together for so many years. It will not be a problem for me to take over Hokage's position."
Danzo's shamelessness made Sandaime smile helplessly. He felt extremely helpless in his heart.
He had never expected that his good friend would have such a deep obsession with the position of Hokage.
"Danzo, you have not made any commendable contributions in this incident. On the contrary, Jiraiya, who defeated the giant snake and Hollow, is deeply popular and his reputation has increased."
"I'm afraid that you will not be able to convince the public if you become Hokage." Sandaime shook his head and said earnestly,
"Moreover, your relationship with me is so close. If I let you become Hokage like this, I'm afraid it will arouse the dissatisfaction of the villagers."
Sandaime patted Danzo on the shoulder with one hand and sighed, "We are all old. Let's allow the young people."
Danzo just wants to be angry.
He had been craving for Hokage for thirty to forty years, but in the end, he was sent away by the word "old".
If you don't want to spread it, just say it. Why are you saying these fake words of Hollow?
Danzo took a deep breath.
He knew that it was not so simple to become Hokage.
In terms of battle credits, he did not have any. Other than a few battle credits from the Nidaime Hokage, he was also hidden in the dark.
In terms of reputation, everything that Root had done was unknown. If not for the title of elder, the villagers would not even recognize him.
In terms of strength, some could barely be considered to be good Kage experts.
In terms of connections, other than Root, there seemed to be no such thing.
If he wanted to become Hokage like this, it would be extremely difficult.
However, he still wanted to fight for it for himself.
"But, Hiruzen, I..."
"Danzo! You haven't done anything worthy of praise in this incident. You will not be able to become Hokage if you make the villagers feel moved." Sandaime's voice became sharp.
"I don't understand where you were at that time, even the Root appeared at the end, why did you choose to preserve your strength when Konoha was facing a crisis? I don't understand the reason, and neither do those ninjas, even the villagers don't know, how can I hand over the position of Hokage to you?"
"I have decided. I will let Jiraiya find Tsunade as soon as possible. Don't forget." Sandaime turned around and looked straight into Danzo's unwilling eyes. "I am Hokage."
"You will regret it, Hiruzen." Danzo's eyes were cold: "You know everything that Root has done all these years. Without Root, there will be no present Konoha. You can not erase my efforts."
Hearing this, Sandaime could not bear it. Danzo had been helping him all these years. Without him, Konoha would not have been so organized.
From a certain point of view, Danzo had helped a lot.
"Let's talk about this later." His tone softened a little, and he felt a little guilty.
"Hiruzen, you know me. My feelings for Konoha are no less than yours." Danzo's tone was a bit heavy: "I just want to have what I should have."
Danzo walked out of the sick room with his walking stick, his hunched back full of vicissitudes.
The guilt in Sandaime's heart reached the extreme at this moment.
All along, Danzo organized Root and turned to the dark side of Konoha to clean up all the difficulties for himself.
However, the achievements they did could not be known to the villagers.
"Danzo, Konoha is now extremely weak. We need Tsunade to bring hope to the villagers." Sandaime could not bear to call out to Danzo.
Danzo slowly turned around. "I understand. Then, I want to become Naruto's Sensei."
"I have lived for most of my life, and I don't even have a successor. I want Naruto to be my successor, take over the roots, and become Hokage in the future." Danzo said sincerely
"Our Root's research experience will help him develop Kekkei Genkai better. With Root here, we can ensure that his feelings for Konoha will not deteriorate."
"Hiruzen, believe me."
"I will make Naruto the best Hoakage in history!"