Naruto: I can take people to the future ninja world

"you are?"

"Wait, those eyes!"

Danzo finally noticed Xiayou.

It was because he was beaten so hard by teacher Tobirama that he was screaming and had no time to observe other people.

At the same time, he was immediately frightened by the pair of [Samsara Eyes].

Nagato's Pain puppet had left such a deep impression on him before that he couldn't help but tremble when he saw the Samsara Eye.

"This is the [Yudao Immortal], you can just call me Sir. It was Sir who brought me here."

Danzo was shocked.

Anyone who can be called an immortal is not a simple person.

Apart from the [Six Paths Sage], only the ancestors of several major spiritual holy places have this qualification.

Who is this guy?

"Immortal, Immortal?!!"

Tobirama did not hide it and simply explained to Danzo about Xia You's identity and that he had traveled through time from 34 years ago.

After hearing this, Danzo couldn't believe it and felt that his entire worldview was shattered.

but.

The teacher Tobirama in front of me and the severe pain of his skin being torn apart could not be fake!

The other party might really be an immortal.

Only the power of immortals can take people through time and space, right?

"Wait... Tobirama-sensei, you've already met Hiruzen?"

Danzo seemed to have thought of something and asked quickly.

"Yes. I saw him once about half a month ago, on the night when the Nine-Tailed Fox went on a rampage."

"ah?!!"

Danzo was stunned and started to curse Sarutobi Hiruzen in his mind.

No wonder when Minato took the initiative to step down, Hiruzen didn't take over the power of Hokage.

It turns out that he had been punished by Teacher Tobirama a long time ago!

So everyone knows it, but you don't? And you keep jumping up and down like a clown.

Hiruzen misled me!

Danzo wailed in his heart.

If I had known that Sensei Tobirama was still alive, he would have traveled through time and space to visit me.

How dare he show off?

I have already tucked my butt in and behaved myself. At most, I dare to do some small things in secret...

Of course, Danzo knew this in his heart.

If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed it even if Hiruzen told me.

……

"Okay, do you have anything else you want to ask?" Tobirama asked with a straight face.

Almost half an hour had passed, and he didn't have much time left to stay in this world.

Danzo paused, then said hesitantly:

"Teacher, am I bad in your eyes?"

"Yes."

"..."

Danzo's face turned pale. Nothing could make him more ashamed than the denial from Tobirama.

Tobirama is not very good at comforting people. He is better at arguing with people, especially the Uchiha.

Really, if Danzo wasn’t his disciple, and the young Danzo on his side was performing well.

Tobirama would have killed this guy a long time ago.

Even Tobirama suspected that this Danzo had been replaced in the middle of the journey?

"Teacher, I have one last question."

"ask."

"If, if I was the first one to speak up and stay behind, would I be able to become Hokage?"

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Danzo asked about the knot that had been buried in his heart for decades.

Danzo, the No. 4 ninja world, has always been worried about this deadlock.

I always thought it was my own cowardice.

This caused him to fall behind Sarutobi and thus lose the best chance to inherit the position of Hokage.

As a result, regret tormented me for decades.

In the following decades, he behaved extremely radically and cruelly after taking over the Root, and he also had a compensatory psychology in this regard.

Even until death, it was difficult to let go.

And now, Mr. Tobirama has traveled through time and space and appeared in front of him.

This is a good opportunity to resolve this knot!

Danzo knew that he was going undercover in the Sand Village and that he had a very high chance of death.

That’s why I want to get one last answer before I die!

"cannot!"

Tobirama gave a direct answer.

"what?"

Danzo stood there in a daze, feeling completely confused.

Didn't I lose there? Didn't I lose the chance to become Hokage because I didn't take the initiative to cover the retreat first?

"Hey……"

Tobirama sighed and asked very unconvincingly:

"Danzo, how do you think you can become Hokage?"

"I……"

Danzo choked up in his throat, not knowing how to respond.

After hesitating for a long time, he asked tentatively:

"Is it absolute power?"

"Strength is important, but it's not the most important thing. Besides, do you have absolute power?"

Does Danzo have enough power?

How many lives did it take to defeat the second pillar of Kaleidoscope? How can we talk about strength?

He can only bully opponents below the level of Kage.

Moreover, even if one possesses absolute power, he may not be able to become Hokage.

This was the case with Uchiha Madara in the past.

Looking across the entire ninja world, there are few people who dare to say that they are stronger than Madara.

"That's power! As long as you have enough power, you can sit on the throne of Hokage!"

Danzo was a little obsessed and still indulged in the wonderful power of life and death over the Root.

But Tobirama whipped him again and woke him up.

"Snapped--!"

"what!!!"

"I formed the Anbu to strengthen the power of the Hokage and to weaken the ninja clan system in order to bring a more stable and peaceful environment to the village."

"Instead of greedily demanding more power before you even become Hokage!"

Tobirama cursed loudly and couldn't help but whipped him a few times.

My good intentions were ruined by Monkey and Danzo.

They even established some kind of shitty foundation to completely ruin the reputation of the Anbu...

On his side, all the ninjas in the village were proud to be able to join the Second Hokage's [Assassination Tactics Special Forces].

But now, Konoha almost equates the Anbu and the Root with the devil's den, which is simply putting the cart before the horse!

It can even be said that Danzo became what he is today because Sarutobi Hiruzen deliberately separated a root and made Danzo the darkness hidden in the shadow of Konoha...

"Are you awake?"

"Wake up!"

Danzo nodded quickly, not daring to refute at all.

Seeing that Danzo had not yet understood, Tobirama also said bluntly:

"Strength, power, character, fame, etc... are all necessary to become a Hokage."

"But in essence, if you want to become Hokage, you need to represent the interests of the majority of villagers and bring a bright future to the majority of people!"

Tobirama, who is well versed in the art of politics, understands the key and essence of this better than any other Hokage.

"You can only become Hokage if you get everyone's approval!"

"Instead of becoming Hokage and then seeking everyone's approval..."

"Danzo, you got the order wrong!"

"Once you embark on the wrong path, you will only go further and further away from becoming Hokage..."

"Your actions will never be recognized by everyone!"

Tobirama pointed out the root cause of Danzo's mistake in one sentence.

These two choices, two paths.

They seem the same, but they are actually very different.

The former: Before becoming Hokage, he has already gained enough recognition, united most of the forces, and represented most of the interests. It is a natural process for him to become Hokage, and he will be able to sit on the position very stably.

The latter: reverses the goal and cause and effect, and takes becoming Hokage as the first goal. It is easy to become selfish and will do anything to become Hokage. Before becoming Hokage, they will infringe on the interests of many people, thus being hostile to the whole village and bringing pain to the village.

Figuratively speaking.

Among Uchiha Fugaku, Hyuga Hiashi and others, why did they choose Minato instead of you, Danzo?

What are the benefits of choosing you?

What do they want from you?

Can you lead Konoha to victory? Can you resist the Four Nations Alliance? Or can you make the Shimura clan prosper and expand, and squeeze the living space of other clans?

A guy who only likes to hide behind the scenes, likes to persecute fellow ninjas with the roots, and likes to take risks with other people's lives.

Who will choose you?

Hearing this, Danzo's face showed a strong bitterness, and he basically understood.

But there is still one last glimmer of hope in my heart:

"Teacher, if I had become Hokage back then, would the results have been different?"

"No. Even if I appoint you to be the Hokage, you can't be the Hokage..."

"Impossible! Everyone respects you so much, if you just ask, I will definitely become the Hokage!"

"You still don't understand!"

"Sarutobi was able to become the next Hokage because he had been recognized by the majority of people and represented the interests of the majority."

"It can't be specified by just one word from me."

"If I had to choose again, even if you were willing to stay behind to cover the retreat before the monkey, I would not let you inherit the position of Hokage."

“It’s cruel, but I can tell you.”

"Danzo, you are not qualified, either then or now!"

Tobirama's words were like ruthless blades, tearing open the last layer of Danzo's flesh and blood and chopping all his fantasies into pieces!

Just like that, I was exposed naked in the sun, scorching hot.

Lies don't hurt people, but the truth from Mr. Tobirama is the most deadly!

This almost made Danzo collapse on the spot!

But what Tobirama said was true.

That follow-up test was not used to decide the position of Hokage.

It was just for Sarutobi to show up and prove himself, to give Danzo a warning, and to make the six of them more united when they escaped back.

Just like Minato was the Fourth Hokage designated by Sarutobi?

Actually not...

Long before Sarutobi passed on the throne, he had already been recognized by most of the Konoha ninjas.

In other words, he can represent the interests and future of all non-bloodline ordinary ninjas, and will not threaten the original major families of Konoha, and can use his strength to protect Konoha from external dangers.

That's why he was able to get to the top.

Only then can you gain everyone's recognition and become the Fourth Hokage!

Sarutobi was able to represent all the ninjas who joined Konoha, and had the support of Utane Koharu and others, so he was able to sit on the throne of the Third Hokage.

It can sit more steadily for decades.

But after Sarutobi betrayed the Hyuga clan and allowed Danzo to kill all the Uchiha clan.

He gradually lost everyone's recognition and became an opponent of the village and various ninja clans.

As a result, he lost the support of most people.

Even when he was killed by Orochimaru alone, few Konoha ninjas were willing to rescue him.

……

...

Danzo stood there in a daze, the pain in his body felt numbed, and the regret in his heart was beyond words.

"I was wrong?"

"Have I been wrong all along?"

"But, bearing the darkness for the village is also a kind of merit!"

"Without me, who will do the dirty work for the Hokage?"

Danzo asked excitedly.

Tobirama stopped him with just one sentence:

"Danzo, do you think Brother, do you think I, and do you think Minato need to do those dirty deeds?"

"I……"

"Even if we did it, do you think we don't have the courage and awareness to bear this sin?"

"I……"

"Don't make the mistake of thinking that you are the only one who can bear the darkness!"

"Darkness is not scary. What is scary is being in the darkness and being polluted and swallowed by it..."

"Moreover, as long as the vitality is strong enough, Konoha's roots don't even need to be rooted in the dark soil; even if it is soaked in water, it can still thrive!"

Danzo was speechless and nearly mentally collapsed.

The whole person collapsed to the ground, as if he had turned into a ball of mud.

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