Chapter 139 Irregularities

Konoha, Hokage Building.

"Hokage-sama, we have searched all over Konoha but there is no trace of Orochimaru!"

An ANBU ninja knelt on one knee and reported to Hiruzen Sarutobi, who had once again taken over the position of Hokage.

From last night to now, Sarutobi Hiruzen has been active on the front line. As soon as he finished dealing with Minato's matter, he immediately thought of Orochimaru.

He thought that Orochimaru was too tired after the battle and returned to the village to rest early. At that time, many people did see him returning to the village.

In that case, without thinking too much, Minato died after explaining his funeral.

Kushina, on the other hand, held on longer, but she also passed away this morning.

Since then, Konoha's fourth Hokage and his wife have died one after another.

This news has not completely spread yet, and Sarutobi Hiruzen does not intend to make it known to everyone.

It's bad enough that people in Konoha are panicking now, if the impact of this matter is further expanded, the villagers will probably fall into panic.

"Are you sure you've found it clearly? What did Danzo say?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked a little haggard, his old face with many wrinkles had heavy dark circles under his eyes, and his hair was half white, as if he had aged by more than ten years overnight.

This matter was being smoked non-stop, and after hearing the ANBU ninja's report, his expression was a little sinister.

"Hmph! I suspect that guy has defected!"

Before the ANBU ninja could reply, a murderous voice came from the door.

The person who came was leaning on a cane, one hand was hung on his chest by gauze, and the remaining one eye was full of anger and murderous intent!

"Danzo! What did you say?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi was very surprised when he saw this person coming. He was not surprised that Danzo would come here, but he was surprised by what he said.

Last night, he saw with his own eyes the terrifying strength displayed by Orochimaru, which was no less than Minato, and even stronger.

But now it's better. You told me that someone ran away early in the morning?

Is it because I stayed up late that my eyesight is dizzy and my ears are ringing? Or is it because you, Danzo, have eaten gunpowder?

How can a mouth with a temperature of 37 degrees say such cold words without leading you to talk such nonsense?

"The roots have already reached his house and scraped the ground three feet away. The place has long been deserted!"

At this point Danzo kicked the ANBU ninja who was half kneeling on the ground with an angry look on his face.

"uh-huh?"

The ninja was caught off guard and kicked aside, then glared at Danzo.

Who did he provoke? Don't vent your anger on innocent people. Do you really think of yourself as a wild dog on the roadside? If you don't like it, just kick it?

But when he faced Danzo's ferocious, abstinent, fire-breathing face, he forcefully swallowed the words that came to his mouth to greet his mother.

"Tell me carefully what's going on?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't sit still after hearing this, and quickly stood up, staring at Danzo.

He knew that Orochimaru was very ambitious, and he might be a little dissatisfied with not being able to become Hokage before.

But now that Minato is dead in battle, shouldn't it be the best time for him to take over?

These are not the most important. The most important thing is that if a ninja with terrifying strength like Orochimaru really defectes, it will not only be a big loss for Konoha.

If Orochimaru has a grudge against Konoha, the consequences will be disastrous!

"The laboratory I provided for him was burned down by a fire last night, and the root ninja who guarded the laboratory has no body left!"

Danzo gritted his teeth and said bitterly, slapping the desk angrily as he spoke.

"His disciple named Hongdou also disappeared with him. I'm sure he must have defected!"

There was another thing he didn't say. The eye-roll he had worked so hard to get last night was given to him before he could warm it up.

I thought today would be a good day, but not only did the Fourth Hokage die, but my Sharingan arm also had hope.

Unexpectedly, not only was the office desk empty this morning, but I also learned from my subordinates that the laboratory had been burned down.

This is how Orochimaru, the deadbeat snake, repays me!

At the critical moment, I gave you a look back and moved around so that no one was seen!

You can imagine how angry he is right now. If this wasn't the Hokage's office, he would have flipped the table.

"Is it possible that something happened?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was still reluctant to believe that Orochimaru would defect, because the image of him fighting the tailed beast alone last night was really deeply rooted in people's hearts.

He just stood up to save Konoha last night, and he defected today.

One moment he was a hero of Konoha, respected by all the people, and the next moment he was a traitor who committed a heinous crime?

"Do you believe what you say? I have known for a long time that Orochimaru is not a good bird and is a rebellious person. I never thought that he has become a bastard now!"

Danzo spat, and when he got excited, he pointed directly at Sarutobi Hiruzen's nose and scolded him.

Anyone is qualified to say this, but can you imagine that this is what justice said from Danzo's mouth!

"What kind of disciples are you teaching? Every one of them either ignores the village or runs out every two days. Now, they just disappear without even saying hello!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen was livid when he heard Danzo say that Orochimaru was a traitor. After all, he was the disciple he taught, so he was in the wrong.

But after hearing him accuse Tsunade and Jiraiya in passing, he finally couldn't sit still.

"enough!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen also slapped the table and yelled to stop!

The two old guys looked ugly and glared at each other with gloomy expressions.

It stands to reason that after living a long life, I should be good at cultivating qi, and I am not prone to being anxious at ordinary times.

It's just that too many things happened overnight, and both of their chests were so tight that there was no result if they continued to spray like this.

"Ugh……!"

After a long stalemate, Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed heavily, his face seemed to have aged a few years.

Why are my three proud disciples so uneasy?

Tsunade ran away from home, Jiraiya slipped up at the critical moment, and Orochimaru was really in trouble, but he did something like this afterwards.

"It's too difficult for me, alas! It seems that I am really old. The chick has grown into an eagle and I can't control it anymore!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen picked up his pipe and smoked it again. Danzo also sat opposite him, saying nothing, and the atmosphere fell into silence again.

That ANBU ninja has long been missing. Mortals suffer when gods fight, and being kicked inexplicably is enough!

"The dragons cannot be leaderless. It is urgent to elect a new Kage to lead Konoha. The village cannot be in chaos!"

After a while, Danzo was the first to speak. It seemed that he still had no intention of giving up the position of Hokage.

Isn't it just a matter of words? Danzo is obligated to do so!

If Orochimaru was still in the village, he would most likely become the next Hokage based on his performance against Kyuubi last night.

But now that the building is empty, Danzo is still a little lucky in his heart, maybe he can give it a try?

Even if he is still in Konoha, he cannot be Hokage.

Why? Because it's against the rules!

If Orochimaru knew that Danzo thought this way, he would definitely slap him twice in the mouth.

"Last year they said I was not qualified, this year they said I was out of line! Saving Konoha is worse than saving a dog, at least the dog will still wag its tail at him!"

"I plan to come out again and continue to lead Konoha until the right person for Hokage appears!"

Before the little Jiujiu in Danzo's heart could succeed, Sarutobi Hiruzen's words brought him back to reality, and in an instant he fell into the abyss again!