Naruto: Across Worlds

Hidden Leaf Village, Hokage Building.

After Jiraiya left the Hokage Building, Sarutobi looked at the sky outside, sighed, and then slowly walked outside.

Not long after, Sarutobi came to a relatively private place, and then he saw him pressing his hand on a big tree. In an instant, he only heard the sound of "click, click, click", and then, on top of an earth wall, , revealing a door.

Seeing this, Sarutobi walked in. Along the way, he found many ninjas observing him around him. He couldn't help but think to himself: "The root is really not that simple. I didn't expect there to be so many talents."

Although many ninjas continued to explore Sarutobi, they probably knew his identity and did not take action.

When he walked through the second gate, a root ninja jumped to his side and greeted him respectfully: "Hokage-sama, why are you here?"

Hearing this, Sarutobi did not answer, but simply said: "Where is Danzo, take me to see him."

"Hi, Hokage-sama, please follow me," the root ninja replied, and then led the way.

Along the way, Sarutobi looked at the roots under the ground and was extremely surprised. Unexpectedly, the roots had almost hollowed out most of Konoha's underground. There were various facilities, which showed that the development of the roots over the years was still very optimistic.

Sarutobi sighed inwardly and continued to follow without any change in his expression.

About ten minutes later, Sarutobi, led by the root ninja, came to a very dark room. At this time, Danzo was sitting on a chair and seemed to be thinking about something.

Seeing this, the root ninja was about to speak a warning, but was interrupted by Sarutobi with a wave of his hand, and then asked him to go down first.

Sarutobi slowly approached and found Danzo's brows furrowed, as if he had encountered some difficulty.

About a minute later, Danzo came back to his senses. When he saw Sarutobi, he said, "Why are you here and no longer processing documents in the Hokage's office?"

Hearing this, Sarutobi chuckled and said, "I haven't seen your friend for a long time. Let's take a look. The roots have developed quite well in the past few years. Thank you for your hard work, Danzo."

"Haha, this is just what I should do. For the sake of Konoha's strength, these are not considered hard work. Tell me, do you have anything to do with your visit this time?" Danzo smiled conspiratorially and spoke. asked.

"That Jiraiya guy is back, you should know this," Sarutobi said after walking aside and sitting down.

Hearing this, Danzo did not show the slightest surprise, but said calmly: "Of course I know, but he is back as soon as he comes back. Do you want me to avoid him?"

Danzo's voice was a bit dissatisfied, thinking that Sarutobi was here to question the enemy.

At this time, Sarutobi smiled and said: "Danzo, you are overthinking. You are an elder of Konoha and have made great contributions to Konoha. Besides, if it hadn't been for the teacher's decision back then, I'm afraid you would be the Hokage in Konoha now."

Hearing this, Danzo felt very uncomfortable, because in the second generation's test, he took over Sarutobi and stood up first, and was finally entrusted with important tasks by the second generation.

He regretted it very much at that time, but he didn't expect that Sarutobi would bring up the old matter again today. Isn't this just adding salt to his wounds?

"Okay, Sarutobi, this matter is over. Besides, as long as it is for the good of Konoha, I said, these are nothing. If you have something to say, just say it. If nothing happens, go back first.

You are the trunk of Konoha, I am the root and the shadow, this place is not suitable for the image of a positive person like you."

Danzo was impatient and prepared to issue an eviction order.

However, Sarutobi waved his hand and said with a smile: "You, you have been so temperamental over the years.

Still hasn't changed, still so anxious. In this case, I will explain my purpose."

Having said this, Sarutobi paused for a moment, then raised the drink in his hand and took a sip before continuing: "I have asked Jiraiya to take over the ANBU."

"Jiraiya, Sarutobi, this won't work. Jiraiya is too young to take on this big responsibility. If you hadn't been the head of the ANBU, I would have taken this position long ago," Danzo said very excitedly. It looked like he was anxious.

Seeing this, Sarutobi sighed and said with difficulty: "What happened in the Hokage Building today was your doing, right?"

Hearing this, Danzo's pupils shrank slightly, and he said very unhappily: "What's the matter? That guy Jiraiya has been outside for five years, and there has been no news about him from the outside world. Who knows if he has betrayed Mu?" leaf"

"Danzo, he is my disciple and an elite Jonin of Konoha. Don't say that he has not betrayed Konoha. Even if he has, you cannot take action against him without my consent."

Originally, Sarutobi still held on to a glimmer of hope that Danzo was not responsible for this matter, but now, the truth is clear. Based on his understanding of Danzo, he knew that this matter was related to Danzo just from his expression.

Unfortunately, Danzo was none other than Danzo. He directly yelled: "As long as it is a threat to Konoha, I have the right to deal with it. Sarutobi, you have to know that everything I do is for the strength of Konoha."

Danzo turned his back and yelled regardless of Sarutobi's expression.

In an instant, a powerful aura from Sarutobi rushed towards Danzo, shaking him. Sarutobi said very domineeringly: "Duanzo, don't forget, I am the Hokage of Konoha."

Hearing this, Danzo's heart trembled. Yes, Sarutobi is the Hokage of Konoha. At most, he is just an assistant to the Hokage. Even if he thinks that he is the root and Sarutobi is the trunk, but Sarutobi is the trunk of the tree. Fei's words represent great justice and are not something he can veto.

Thinking of this, Danzo snorted coldly: "Then why do you come to me and decide directly? Or, do you want me to take responsibility for what happened not long ago?"

Danzo looked like he had smashed a jar. Suddenly, Sarutobi sighed: "Duanzo, this matter has passed. I came here for the friendship between us for so many years. This matter will never happen again." If we pursue it, alas, don't interfere with other things in the future, just take care of the roots.

From now on, all the big and small matters will be decided by you yourself, so you don’t need to ask me anymore, but I don’t want something like this to happen again in the future, do you understand?”

Perhaps because he felt that his words were too harsh, Sarutobi's face softened. He looked at Danzo and said seriously: "You know, if this happens again, Danzo, I can't protect you. Since I’m afraid Laiya’s strength has surpassed mine.”

These words really came from the bottom of my heart, and were said in the tone of a companion.

In an instant, Danzo's pupils shrank slightly and he said in surprise: "What you said is true."

"It is absolutely true that even you and I together may not be his opponent. Unless we are desperate and risk our lives, there may still be a chance."

After Sarutobi finished speaking, he became silent. Often the shadow of a village is the strongest person in the village, but this is not the case in Konoha. There is Uzumaki Mito, the nine-tailed Jinchuuriki, and his own disciple. Lai Ye, and the most terrible thing is that these two people are actually a united front.

If any conflict occurs, I'm afraid Mito will not support him.

In addition, although Mito has no rights in Konoha and does not care about anything, her prestige cannot be erased by anyone.

Seeing Sarutobi's distressed look, Danzo remained silent for about ten minutes before he said word by word: "Okay, I promise you, I will not interfere with anything on the surface in the future."