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After disposing of Danzō, Takuya returned to the village and wrote an article in the newspaper office overnight.
"The Guilty Conscience of the Thief: The Shinobi Darkness Who Defected Overnight!"
Takuya described in detail the overnight defection of a group of Root shinobi led by Danzō. He included the fact that Danzō brought a large amount of classified information. Attached were a few photos, the most eye-catching being Danzō's arm with several transplanted Sharingan.
Of course, Takuya did not forget to praise himself in the article. After all, this was a perfect opportunity to enhance his and the Senju clan's prestige.
The next day, newspapers were published as scheduled. Soon, news that Danzō had escaped with a large amount of confidential information spread throughout Konoha.
"Damn it, Danzō, this guy even took a lot of confidential documents with him when he defected!"
"That bastard, such a moron. Why does he still have so many followers?"
"Our Konoha should be completely renovated. It is because of people like this that Konoha has declined to this point."
"Thankfully Takuya-sama was there. Otherwise, Danzō would have caused great losses if he had escaped."
"One person can take down nearly a hundred elite shinobi. Takuya-sama is indeed our hope for the future of Konoha."
The people of Konoha Village were very angry about Danzō's escape. After all, once so much confidential information is leaked, the village will suffer huge losses. At the same time, they had great admiration for Takuya, who stopped this conspiracy. If Konoha could possess such powerful shinobi earlier, would the first two Shinobi Wars still have happened? Would other villages still dare to provoke Konoha?
"However, have you ever thought about why so many people fled and the village didn't even respond at all?"
"Yeah, if it's just one or two people, it's one thing, but if a hundred people defect at the same time, how does the village not notice?"
"What kind of people are we protecting in this village?"
"Lord Hokage is really old. He is no longer suitable to continue to be Hokage."
"That's right, speaking of which, Danzō is also a Hokage advisor. It was the Hokage's negligence that something like this happened!"
Although Danzō was hated, he was dead after all. The people of Konoha Village naturally transferred their anger to Hiruzen. Everyone felt that the reason why a parasite like Danzō had been able to thrive in Konoha for so many years was all because of Hokage's negligence. In addition, Takuya united various clans to fuel the fire. Soon, the calls in the village for Hiruzen to step down were getting louder and louder.
Hokage Building.
Hokage office.
Hiruzen looked out the window, holding the extinguished pipe in his mouth, silent for a long time. The sky outside the window was gloomy, just like his mood at the moment.
Danzō...died.
Although he was mentally prepared for this result, Hiruzen still had mixed feelings when he actually heard the news.
"Hiruzen...what should we do now?" Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura asked in a panic. As Hokage advisors, they were also affected by Danzō's incident. Many people asked the village to investigate them to prevent another Danzō from appearing.
"You should resign," Hiruzen said calmly.
"Resign?"
"But once we lose power, it will be difficult to continue some of the things we have in hand," Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura said reluctantly.
These years, they have been using their power to seek personal gain for themselves. If we ask them to resign now, won't they make a lot less money in the future?
"Snort! It's up to you. Don't blame me for not reminding you, you have also seen what happened to Danzō," Hiruzen waved his hand irritably.
After they left, Hiruzen sat dejectedly. Things had escalated beyond his control.
"D... in that case, I'll resign from the Hokage position,"Hiruzen sighed and began to prepare for matters related to resigning Hokage. Rather than being forced to step down, it is better to resign voluntarily. This can also save some dignity. In addition, Hiruzen also hopes that Takuya will let him go if he takes the initiative to show his kindness. After all, he was once a disciple of the Second Hokage Tobirama and Tsunade's teacher.
Senju clan land.
The reception hall was full of people. Anyone among them is the leader of the ninja clan of Konoha Village. But at this moment, their faces were filled with flattering smiles. If outsiders saw how these normally aloof and majestic clan leaders looked in front of Takuya, their jaws would definitely drop.
"Everyone has been waiting for a long time." After a while, Takuya slowly walked into the room. As soon as everyone saw Takuya appear, they immediately stood up and bowed.
"Takuya, what's the reason for calling us here this time?" Hiashi asked.
"Danzō is dead. Hiruzen's resignation is a certainty. I would like to hear your opinions on the next Hokage candidate," Takuya said calmly.
"Takuya, I think it is most suitable for you to be the next Hokage."
"Yes, with your strength and prestige, becoming a Hokage is what everyone expects."
"That's right, everyone supports you in becoming Hokage!"
The heads of the ninja clans immediately agreed. Originally, they followed Takuya's lead because of their own interests. Now Takuya defeated Danzō and by extension, Third Hokage Hiruzen. With such strength and skill, no one dares to offend Takuya.
"Since everyone is so supportive, I feel relieved," Takuya nodded with satisfaction. To become a Hokage, the first thing you have to pass is the Jōnin vote. Most of these Jōnin are members of various ninja clans in Konoha. Now, with the support of these ninjas, passing the Jōnin vote is not a problem. Finally, after coming to the Naruto world for so many years, he succeeded in taking the power of Konoha into his own hands again. The Senju clan has once again become the most prestigious family in Konoha. When the population of the Senju clan increases in the future, the goal of reviving the Senju will be truly achieved!
Next, Takuya discussed some issues related to business cooperation with the heads of various ninja clans. After giving up some of their benefits, these clan leaders all laughed from ear to ear. Adding sweet dates to a big stick has always been Takuya's best trick. After all, as long as we take those core industries of mining, electricity, machinery manufacturing... into our own hands, it doesn't matter if you give up some of the remaining benefits.
After taking care of the various ninja clans, Takuya went to the Konoha newspaper office. Next, he is about to start building momentum for himself. Within the next month, Takuya began to publish articles about the deeds of the Senju family in newspapers. At the same time, he also began to criticize a series of policies implemented during the reign of Hiruzen. Takuya's reputation continued to increase, while Hiruzen's reputation plummeted.
For a time, there were growing calls for Takuya to take over as the next Hokage.
"I didn't expect that the Third Hokage would have so many problems when he was in power. I respected him before."
"Speaking of which, thet guy who framed Sakumo-sama last time was a ninja from the Sarutobi clan, right?"
"Don't say that, I think the Third Hokage is pretty good."
"Naive, you wouldn't think that the Third Hokage didn't know anything about the things Danzō did, would you?"
"But now that Takuya-sama is here, everyone doesn't have to worry."
"Yes, with Takuya-sama's strength and mind, it won't be a problem for our village to return to the prosperity of the First Hokage's period."
"Yes, support Takuya-sama to become Hokage!"
With growing support, Sarutobi Hiruzen announced his resignation as Hokage. However, feeling that his image was ruined due to Takuya's continued public attacks, he no longer wanted to compromise. At the Hokage's resignation ceremony, he publicly announced that he wanted Orochimaru to become the next Hokage and called him back from the front line.
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The Valley of the End, far away from Konoha Village.
Orochimaru looked at Takuya in front of him with a very curious look on his face.
"Takuya-kun, you asked me out. Do you have something to say to me?" Orochimaru asked in a hoarse voice.
"I want you to withdraw from the Hokage campaign," Takuya said calmly.
"Oh? Takuya-kun, I am also very interested in becoming Hokage. Your request is a bit overwhelming."
Orochimaru chuckled and did not agree to Takuya's request.
"You know what you have done. Danzō has already been ruined. Do you want to be like him? I just want to talk to you. If you listen to my conditions, you will be moved," Takuya said patiently.
"Thanks for the reminder, Takuya-kun. But... I have no interest in your terms. And as long as I kill you, the things I did before won't be a problem."
Orochimaru stretched out his long tongue and licked his mouth, his murderous intent rising sharply.
"Yeah? It seems we have no choice but to take action," Takuya shook his head. He knew that guys like Orochimaru would be dishonest unless dealt with decisively.
"I heard that Takuya-kun defeated Jiraiya not long ago. Then let me see how much you have learn."
Orochimaru put away his smile and said coldly. Takuya's attitude made him a little unhappy. Since the Second Shinobi War, no one dared to stand in front of him so arrogantly.
"Hidden Shadow Snake Hands!" Orochimaru suddenly took action, and countless snakes entangled towards Takuya.
"Fire Style: Great Fireball Technique!" Takuya formed a seal with his hands, burned all the snakes to death with a huge fireball, and rushed towards Orochimaru.
"Wind Style: Great Breakthrough!" "Formation of Ten Thousand Snakes!" After Orochimaru used Wind Style to blow away the fireball, he lay on the ground and spat out countless snakes from his mouth. Soon, Takuya was surrounded.
These snakes were all highly venomous. As long as one bit, the outcome of the battle could be determined. Looking at the countless snakes, Takuya raised his hand and threw a kunai towards Orochimaru.
"Takuya-kun, this method can't hurt me." Facing the incoming kunai, Orochimaru tilted his neck confidently.
"Yeah?" Takuya's voice rang in Orochimaru's ears.
"What?!" Orochimaru's vertical pupils shrank suddenly. Takuya, who was originally dozens of meters ahead, appeared behind him.
"This move... Flying Thunder God Technique?!" Orochimaru said in surprise. Immediately, his body was blown away like a kite with its string broken. Boom! With a loud noise, Orochimaru's body made a big crater on the ground.
"Damn... Takuya-kun, I almost fell into your hands." Orochimaru crawled out of the mouth of his original body with a look of fear on his face. If it hadn't been for the "Orochi Style Body Replacement Technique," he would have been seriously injured if not dead.
"How about it? Can you talk to me now?" Takuya said calmly.
"No hurry. I haven't lost yet." Orochimaru's fighting spirit continued to rise. Although he just suffered a big loss, he thought he just needed to be more careful next time.
"You are really stubborn," Takuya shrugged and clasped his hands together. "Wood Style: Birth of the Tree World!"
Countless trees sprouted from the ground, forming a tree boundary of nearly a hundred meters in the blink of an eye.
"Is this the power of Wood Style?" Orochimaru's face became a little more excited. He would like to experience for himself how powerful the legendary power that can calm troubled times is.
Orochimaru spat out the Grass Pheasant Sword from his mouth and slashed at the huge vines that kept coming.
"The power of Wood Style is indeed powerful," Orochimaru couldn't help but sigh in admiration. With the sharpness of the Grass Pheasant Sword and the wind attribute chakra attached to it, it turned out to be very laborious to cut off those huge vines. It is conceivable that ordinary shinobi may have no way to deal with these tough trees.
"But... that alone can't stop me." Orochimaru picked up the Grass Pheasant Sword and rushed upward, trying to break through the siege of the tree world. But soon he discovered, with his strength, there was simply no way he could do it.
"Orochimaru, don't waste your efforts," Takuya smiled faintly outside. If you want to forcefully break through the tree world, you can only use Susanoo like Uchiha Madara or Onoki's Dust Release to instantly cut a huge gap in the tree world. Orochimaru's plan to rush out with just a Grass Pheasant Sword was a bit fanciful.
Orochimaru also frowned at this time. He was careless. He didn't expect Wood Style's power to be so formidable.
"Wood Style: The World of Flowering Trees is Coming!" Takuya continued to increase the output of chakra, and countless huge flowers bloomed again.
"Not good!" Looking at the overwhelming pollen, Orochimaru quickly stopped breathing. He still had some understanding of Wood Style and knew that this pollen was poisonous. If he inhaled it into his body, he would instantly lose his fighting power.
"Still struggling? In this case... Big Spiraling Ring!" A very inconspicuous jet black ball of light appeared in Takuya's hand. As soon as the light ball appeared, a terrifying aura of destruction filled the area. Although Takuya did not inject too much chakra, it should be enough to destroy the tree world.
Feeling this aura, Orochimaru's face showed a look of horror for the first time. Damn it! How many more killer moves does this bastard have hidden?!
Orochimaru suddenly regretted it. If he had known this, he would have just listened to Takuya's conditions. Seeing Orochimaru's expression, Takuya chuckled lightly and threw the "Big Spiraling Ring" in his hand into the tree world.
"I hope you're still alive," Takuya laughed and clapped his hands. The large spiraling ring expanded instantly.
"Fivefold Rashomon!" Feeling the danger of death, Orochimaru mobilized all his power and summoned the five Rashomon Gates to block his way. This was the limit of what he could do.
The next second, the entire tree world was instantly enveloped in light.
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