At the entrance of Konohagakure Village.
Knowing the reason for the beauty in his arms' illness, Patriarch Hitoshi seemed much happier.
And after a long wait, Shimura Danzo, the epic hero of Konohagakure, finally stepped into the village.
He puffed out his chest, looked around with his head held high, and strode forward confidently.
When he left, he was like a dog that had lost its family, carrying the blame for the Nine-Tails' disturbance. Even the commoners dared to curse behind his back and spit on the ground he walked on.
But upon his return, he transformed as if returning home in glory.
He was the deity who saved Konohagakure from fire and water!
Every move he made was filled with confidence.
From now on, who would dare to look down on Shimura Danzo?
"You've had a hard journey."
As the applause ended, the old village chief came over eagerly and shook Danzo's hand.
"Although it's not quite the right place to ask, I still have to ask on behalf of everyone in the village, is Tsuchikage certain to take action against Kumogakure Village?"
Nothing else mattered.
This was too important and had to be made clear.
If the strategy succeeds, it will surely be the most celebratory news for Konohagakure lately!
"Mission accomplished!"
Danzo shook off the old village chief's hand, then wiped his clothes, as if afraid of catching the scent of the chief's injuries, and stood with his hands behind his back, looking down his nose at Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"I've turned the tide on the front lines; what's there to fear from a mere Kumogakure Village?"
"Three strategies, my aim is to crush Kumogakure Village in one fell swoop, even pushing further into the Land of Thunder!"
Great!
Such spirit!
Hyuga Hitoshi couldn't help but give Danzo a thumbs up.
"Don't just talk about fulfilling the mission, I'm asking if Iwagakure Village has indeed started fighting with Kumogakure Village!"
The old village chief frowned, dissatisfied with Danzo's response.
What about the details?
The process?
The cost of negotiating with Oonoki?
When will we coordinate a counterattack against Kumogakure Village? At least mention these issues!
Are you just back to show off?
The old village chief looked anxious, and it wasn't that he didn't trust Danzo, but his old buddy's ability to handle things was indeed questionable, and he couldn't rest easy without a definite answer!
But Danzo, seeing the old chief like this, showed a hint of displeasure.
"Didn't I say mission accomplished? What more do you want me to say?"
No wonder Sarutobi's management of the village is deteriorating; he's lost even the basic Satoru nature.
It seems this village should indeed have me as Hokage.
Hmm?
Hokage?
Danzo narrowed his eyes, waiting patiently.
"Danzo, what I mean is"
That's it!
Danzo's eyes lit up, and he immediately interrupted Sarutobi, then began to scold loudly.
"Enough, Sarutobi! I'm the one who gets things done!"
This tone seemed somewhat familiar.
Sarutobi, stunned by the shouting, flashed a look of confusion, then reflexively showed a look of frustration.
"Danzo! You will regret this"
No, that's not right!
He was led astray!
Sarutobi reacted quickly, almost finishing his sentence, which made Danzo sigh in disappointment.
And the people of Konohagakure, after a moment of silence, were speechless. They never expected the so-called hero of Konohagakure to be so bizarre.
Even more bizarre was that Hokage-sama joined in the hero's antics.
If you want to play, can't you go back and play? Everyone's been standing here for half a day, and it's almost time for lunch!
"What do I have to regret!"
After all, it's not the Hokage's office, and the final scene lacked the cool exit of slamming the door.
Just pebbles, not worth half of me.
Danzo looked disdainful, sweeping a glance at Sarutobi before showing a self-satisfied face.
"Do you think I'm like you, an inheritor of the Will of Fire who dares not go to the battlefield?"
"Who doesn't know my brilliant plans secure Konohagakure? Having a talent like me is a blessing for the village!"
You just keep going, don't you?
The old village chief's face twisted, I don't go to the battlefield, don't you know the reason why?
Others might talk behind his back, but what gives you, Danzo, the right to insult me with this matter?!
Amidst the watchful eyes of the crowd, Sarutobi grew angrier the more he thought about it. He really wanted to slap Danzo across the face, but he had to restrain himself. After all, wasn't Danzo a hero of Konohagakure?
But just because he didn't dare speak up, didn't mean others wouldn't!
Hearing the words "brilliant plan for Konohagakure," Tsunade, in Hyuga Hitoshi's arms, couldn't hold back any longer. She was so angry that her fear of blood seemed to lessen, and she pointed at Danzo, ready to lash out.
But considering the distance, her scolding might not carry well, so the considerate Patriarch Hitoshi carried Tsunade-hime to the front of the crowd.
"Go ahead and scold."
Ready to go, Hyuga Hitoshi lifted Tsunade's arm again, pointing her finger at Danzo.
You...
Tsunade's brewing emotions paused briefly. After a confused glance at Hyuga Hitoshi, she blushed, shook off the hand fixed at her waist, and took a deep breath.
"That's a pathetic excuse for a plan! Giving away half of the Land of Fire's territory, and you call that understanding war?"
Too weak an attack, and lacking in force.
Hyuga Hitoshi shook his head, critiquing Tsunade's performance.
"No one understands war better than I do!"
Danzo said calmly.
"I disdain to argue with a greenhorn, even if she is Tobirama's granddaughter. Her perspective is still limited."
"Of course, I wouldn't rule out that this limitation is inherited from Tobirama himself. Essentially, Tobirama wasn't much of a genius either. I am the one who has surpassed the master."
Two sentences.
The whole place fell silent.
Everyone stared at Shimura Danzo in shock.
Even Fugaku was taken aback, his eyes wide open.
Huh?
Someone in Konohagakure dares to disparage the Second Hokage to rise above?
Wait, didn't Sarutobi actually rise to power over the Second Hokage's dead body? As the Hokage's guard, he let the Hokage die in battle while he survived.
That's actually quite accurate!
However, Hitoshi, holding Tsunade, couldn't agree with this.
Of course, his reasons for disagreement were different from others.
Where is Tsunade-hime a greenhorn? Isn't that an insult?
She's not at all...
Remembering the scene he saw in the rundown town, Patriarch Hitoshi's thoughts drifted slightly.
"The Second Grandpa's biggest limitation was sacrificing his life to bring back these failures!"
But Tsunade's angry words in his arms brought Hyuga Hitoshi back to reality.
Her words seemed to include Sarutobi Hiruzen in the scolding.
But to Patriarch Hitoshi, it made perfect sense.
"How am I a failure? And don't you dare compare me to Sarutobi! That's an insult to me!"
Danzo seemed to feel endlessly wronged, pointing at Sarutobi, whose face was a mix of emotions, as an example.
"If it weren't for me, Kumogakure Village would have attacked our village by now! You're all alive thanks to my efforts! Not knowing gratitude is one thing, but to speak nonsense is another!"
"If you dare disrespect me again, don't blame me for not showing respect to Teacher Tobirama and being rude to you!"
Danzo said coldly.
In a war of words, the cunning Danzo, who had prepared a showy vocabulary, naturally overwhelmed Tsunade.
So, at a loss for words, Tsunade felt her anger rising, her fists clenching tighter and tighter.
Clearly, she was on the verge of exploding.
But just as Tsunade was about to lose control and Danzo was not yet done with his grandstanding, Anbu Deputy Chief Yuuhi Shinku rushed in.
His face was anxious, seemingly bearing urgent military news.
"Urgent report from the front line! Iwagakure Village and..."
But before he could finish, Danzo ruthlessly interrupted.
"The news from Iwagakure Village should be announced by me! I am the one who promoted the alliance!"
You say?
Yuuhi Shinku's mouth twitched, looking at the Konohagakure hero with a complex gaze.
"So, the alliance between Iwagakure Village and Kumogakure Village was really orchestrated by you?"
"Of course, it was me, right?"
The next moment, Danzo was stunned. He thought he had heard wrong, but he no longer had the chance to confirm with Yuuhi Shinku.
"Hokage-sama, Iwagakure Village and Kumogakure Village have formed an alliance and are attacking Konohagakure's front line! Nara Shikaku can't hold on and is requesting immediate support!"
What?
A battle report nearly made the old village chief collapse, and Danzo turned pale with a jolt.
"Danzo, oh Danzo, you've done a fine job indeed, surpassing your teacher."
As the room fell silent, stunned by Danzo's 'achievement,' only Fugaku remained clear-headed, even taking the opportunity to mock.
Meanwhile, Hyuga Hitoshi pondered for a moment, then gently slapped Tsunade on the back.
A gentle chakra entered her body, and Tsunade, whether out of anger or embarrassment, turned bright red and dashed out like a stray dog.
The turnaround was too quick, and the moment of face-slapping had arrived!
Adjusting her posture in mid-air, a long-missed strength swept through her body.
Tsunade swung her arm and punched Danzo in the face!
"To hell with the 'hero' of Konohagakure!"
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