Chapter 210 Danzo’s Ambition

Time passed day by day, and Uchiha Gen lived a regular and comfortable life every day. He clocked in at work and spent some time in the morning and afternoon as he pleased.

For Konoha, the situation has gradually become clearer. Kumogakure alone will never be able to shake the foundation of Konoha.

Not to mention it was just a small-scale war, even if Kumogakure launched a full-scale attack, it would not be in vain against Konoha alone.

Peace talks are a matter of time, and the dawn of peace has already appeared before our eyes. In addition, the influence of the Nine-Tails Rebellion has basically passed, and the matter of the new Hokage has gradually been put on the agenda.

Yes, even though Sarutobi Hiruzen had tried his best to suppress Orochimaru, there was still a time when jounin who supported Orochimaru proposed a new Hokage at the jounin meeting.

Although the jounin who made the suggestion did not name him by name, he meant that he wanted Orochimaru to become the fifth generation Hokage.

There is nothing that can be done about it. As the leader of a force, Orochimaru, even if he has given up the position of Hokage, the people below him will still push him to climb up.

This is not based on Orochimaru's will. The human heart is the most complex and difficult to control thing.

There is a difference between Hiruzen Sarutobi being the temporary Hokage and not coming back to serve as Hokage again.

As a retired old Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't directly say that he didn't want Orochimaru to be Hokage, he wanted to be the top himself.

As soon as this incident came out, it could be said that one stone stirred up a thousand waves. It soon triggered extensive discussion among ninjas, and quickly spread to ordinary villagers.

In Konoha Village, the Hokage is the top streamer with his own traffic, and anything related to the Hokage can cause overt or covert discussions.

Konoha BBQ Q Box, Uchiha Gen, Yuhi Hong, Mitarashi Anko, and Uzuki Yuga gathered together.

Girls naturally develop earlier than boys. The three girls, who are similar to Uchiha Genjo, are already tall and graceful, with buds ready to bloom, and have the seven-point grace of adulthood.

It is worth mentioning that Uozuki Yugao has also become a chuunin, and now all the chunin in the team.

The sound of sizzling barbecue sounded, and the rich aroma of meat filled the air. The four of them chatted while eating barbecue.

"Brother, is our teacher going to become Hokage?"

Hearing this, Hong and Xiyan quickly cast their eyes on Uchiha Gen.

If Orochimaru-sama becomes Hokage, it will obviously be very beneficial to them as Hokage-sama's disciples, subordinates and teammates.

"It can't be done." Gen Uchiha shook his head and said.

"Why?"

"There is no more suitable person in the village than a teacher, right?"

Anko moved the meat away from her mouth and said with a confused look on her face.

"The explanation is very complicated and involves many things. It's better if you don't know. It will do you no good if you know."

"Then senior brother, just tell me briefly."

"Well, to put it simply, there is a better person in the village than a teacher."

"impossible!"

"Tsunade-sama and Jiraiya-sama are both not in the village. Where is there a more suitable candidate than a teacher?"

Hongdou and Xiyan nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

"The one in the seat now."

After Gen Uchiha said that, he picked up the chili powder and sprinkled it on the grilled meat on his plate.

For him, barbecue without chili powder is soulless.

"Ah?" the three women exclaimed in unison.

"Master, he's not too young now, so it won't be like this, right?"

"You're not too young, but you're not too old either."

"But why?"

"Master is not too old now, but he will be in a few years."

"Why not hand over the seat to the next generation like before?"

Uchiha Gen said calmly: "Why, you need to think carefully about it yourself."

"What I can tell you is that Konoha is not as glamorous as you think. Where there is light, there will be darkness."

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore and focus on eating barbecue."

Anko, Kurenai, and Yugao were eating barbecue while trying to figure out the meaning of Uchiha Xuan's words.

…

That night, Danzo came to Sarutobi Hiruzen's mansion, and the two went to the teahouse to talk.

"Hiruzhan, I came here tonight to confirm your feelings."

"Will you nominate Orochimaru?" Danzo, who was kneeling on the ground, said with a serious face.

Sarutobi Hiruzen shook his head and said calmly: "I have already made my choice before, and my choice remains the same today."

"Not only did he fail to get out of the wrong path, but he fell deeper and deeper into it."

"You still want to nominate Orochimaru?"

Danzo shook his head and said, "Not this time."

This time he wanted to do it in person, but Tsunade and Jiraiya were not in the village, and his only competitor was Orochimaru.

As long as Orochimaru is defeated, isn't it a sure thing that he will become the fifth Hokage?

Apparently, Danzo ignored the possibility of Hiruzen Sarutobi ascending the throne again.

Some people become very stubborn once they get older and cannot listen to other people's opinions at all.

Just like Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo, they always think that only they can keep Konoha's foundation intact and bring Konoha to glory!

Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't speak when he heard this, but just looked at Danzo deeply.

"Hiruzhen, since you and I have such opinions, then in order to calm public opinion, something must be done."

"We need to find a reason to abolish Orochimaru's qualification to become Hokage in an honest and fair manner." Danzo said seriously.

Bang, Hiruzen Sarutobi exhaled a puff of smoke and said in a deep voice: "What do you want to do?"

“What do you think about public opinion versus public opinion?”

"no."

"Why?"

"Using public opinion is a double-edged sword. If you are not careful, you will lose control and harm Konoha."

"You won't forget what happened to Sakumo, right?"

"Huh, that's what you agreed to."

"Besides, who would have thought that the majestic White Fang of Konoha could be so mentally fragile..." Danzo said confidently.

"I just agree with you to weaken White Fang's reputation, and I don't want you to make it so big."

"You bastard even secretly made the decision to let the ninja who was saved by Sakumo come out to accuse him, thus causing Sakumo to completely collapse."

"It's not enough that you caused Konoha to lose a shadow-level powerhouse. Do you want to cause Konoha to lose another one?"

Back then, Konoha White Fang Hatake Sakumoge's strength, military exploits, and prestige were all superior to those of the three ninjas. In the eyes of many ninjas, he was the best candidate for the fourth generation!

It's just that Hatake Sakumo is not from the Hokage family...

If your reputation is ruined, you will not be able to become Hokage. You can only become a thug that can be easily used by higher-ups, unless you are strong enough to force your way to the top.

"Hmph, it's been so many years, why are you bringing it up?"

"Then what do you want to do?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen thought for a moment and said: "To find a crime against Orochimaru, the crime must be able to abolish the possibility of Orochimaru becoming Hokage, but it must not force Orochimaru to defect."

Yes, in Sarutobi Hiruzen's view, it was impossible for Orochimaru to commit suicide due to his nature. The most he could do was defect.

But the consequences of defecting are no better than committing suicide. A noble disciple of the Hokage and the son of the Sannin of Konoha have defected. How can we not let the outsiders' imaginations wander and get ready to make a move?

"It would be best if Orochimaru could take the initiative to give up the position of Hokage, so that the impact on Konoha can be minimized."

"Do you want to see Konoha in turmoil because of this?"

"I don't want to, but the difficulty is too high, right?" Danzo frowned.

"High talent shows your abilities. The Hokage is a talented person. I am optimistic about you."

When Danzo heard the hint, he felt happy and quickly expressed his stance: "I will do my best."

"I trust you."