People are in Hokage, one person at a time

"Companions? Kisame, how can guys like you and me have companions? The Akatsuki organization is full of guys with ulterior motives. Even if you snatch the Nine-Tails for the Akatsuki organization, what's the use? Do you really think that a guy who has been relying on puppets to play tricks from beginning to end can bring peace to the ninja world?"

"Mr. Itachi is right. The leader is indeed confused, but..."

"I know you have to go, and I also know your concerns, Kisame, give yourself another chance, just take off this clothes..."

"So you chose Konoha. On the road to peace, Mr. Itachi, you have always stood on the side of Konoha?"

"I am a ninja of Konoha, and I am also a captain of the Anbu, but there is nothing wrong with Konoha's desire for peace."

"If that's the case, then why did Mr. Itachi want to slaughter the Uchiha clan? There is no place for the Uchiha clan on the road to peace. Even the people in the village cannot accept them. Mr. Itachi, your life seems to be much worse than others!"

Looking at Itachi's cold expression, Kisame unconsciously raised a self-deprecating smile on his face.

"You're going to die, Kisame."

"It doesn't matter. What matters is where I die and at whose hands."

Taking off his hat, Kisame slowly unbuttoned the Akatsuki uniform to reveal his silver-gray chest.

"But this is meaningless. Konoha knows all the plans of Akatsuki, including the entire Chunin Exam. This is a plot against Akatsuki. Kisame, you don't understand the power of Konoha at all. It's better to sacrifice yourself here in vain..."

"No need to say more Mr. Itachi. Although I appreciate your appreciation, Mr. Itachi, does it matter what the result is?"

In the sunlight, Kisame showed a 105c smile. Itachi was speechless for a moment. He could only take off the outer robe of the Akatsuki organization and then show his Mangekyō to look at the other party.

"so……"

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"So you've come after all, Hiruzen. I thought you wouldn't choose to take action today after weighing the pros and cons. But after so many years, you've made a lot of progress in your decision-making ability, Hiruzen."

Standing on the hillside, braving the scorching sun, with his body covered with bandages as if he was going to cosplay the Second-daite Tsuchikage Mu, Danzo said rather melancholy, "This was probably the feeling of being the only one sober while everyone else is drunk." Although Danzo was still vaguely happy in his heart, as the Third-daite Hokage, he also paid attention to his personal image.

"Danzo, look at Konoha now!"

About ten meters away from Danzo, Sarutobi Hiruzen, wearing black Warring States armor, was no longer as friendly as before.

Politics requires someone who sings a different tune from you. In the past thirty years, Sarutobi Hiruzen has always appeared as the good guy. He thought that Danzo would change his attitude depending on how popular he is in the Root, but his old friend is like a stone in a toilet. Even if he is blown to pieces, the stench that has penetrated into his bones cannot be washed away.

Surrounded by the crowd, as a former candidate for the Third Hokage, the direct disciple of the Second Hokage, and a famous Ninjutsu doctor in the ninja world, Danzo had to step forward at such a critical moment to save Konoha from danger and support the collapsing building. Danzo was too extreme. After fighting for so many years, it was time for Danzo to go down and enjoy himself.

"Now that the war has spread to Konoha, it is all the bitter fruit of your past deeds, Danzo. After a unanimous vote by all the jonin of Konoha, it is time to let go, Danzo."

"Let go? How can I let go? What am I holding on to? It's really not easy for you, Hiruzen, to find so many jonin who support you with a unanimous vote."

Danzo said with a sigh. Having been in this universe for decades, Atan, who had long been integrated with Danzo here, naturally brought the monkey and the peaceful ape in front of him together.

"Huruzen, I thought you would have done it earlier and united the ninjas of the village to force the Hokage to abdicate. Hiruzen, you didn't even ask who created such a good condition for them."

"That was gained at the cost of ninja lives, Danzo. Do you know how many people have died in Konoha over the years? The war cannot continue. No one denies your achievements, but Konoha has been fighting for more than fifty years since the death of Hashirama-sama. The ninjas of Konoha are already very tired. If it weren't for your insistence, how could we end up like this today? Wasn't it you who gave the order to blow up the town of Rain Country in order to destroy the main force of the Sand Ninja?"

"So what? The victors take it all. If Konoha doesn't fight back today, someone will attack Konoha tomorrow. Do you think the Sand Ninja will live in peace with Konoha or the Cloud Ninja will live in peace with Konoha?"

Danzo opened his eyes, and a pair of three-magatama Sharingan floated in the old man's eye sockets.

"Huruzen, you are too weak. Do you know why the teacher didn't choose you? Yes, you are indeed very capable, a doctor of ninjutsu and master of the five great escape techniques. But being a Hokage requires more than just strength. If you don't even have the courage to bear the infamy, Hiruzen, how can Konoha ever get better?"

"But Konoha should not be the culprit for the war in the ninja world, Danzo, your thinking is too extreme. Many times, a perfect solution can be achieved with just a little compromise, but you insist on negotiating with the other party with the toughest attitude. This is the case with Kagero Village and the same is true for the Sky Ninja Village. Have you forgotten the purpose of Danzo Hashirama establishing Konoha in the first place?"

"The ninjas were united into a large village, conflicts and disputes were resolved in the village, and the village gave the ninjas stability and protection. The purpose of establishing Konoha was never to wage war against the surrounding areas. Isn't the purpose of establishing a village essentially the ninja's pursuit of peace?"

"As the Sandaime Hokage of Konoha, you can't even figure these things out, and instead use the power of Konoha to wage war against the surrounding villages. Danzo, Konoha has never been a tool to satisfy your selfish desires. The ninjas of Konoha are tired of this life on the edge of a knife. Listen to my advice, put down the power in your hands and enjoy your life. You have been busy for so many years, Danzo, it's your turn now."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said this righteously. As Danzo's closest friend, although it was a bit inappropriate, he couldn't care less about it at this moment as it was urgent.

"Sandaimei Hokage Shimura Danzo, I am hereby giving you a formal notice. The Konoha Jonin Congress has unanimously decided that Sandaimei, you are expelled!"