Konoha's Zhige

"I have a mission for you two."

After Uchiha Shisui took the mission scroll handed over by Danzo, he bowed and waited for instructions.

"According to the information from the ANBU, Kazekage is undergoing repairs in Platycodon Castle. He cannot be allowed to return to Sunagakure Village alive!"

Danzo said murderously.

During non-war periods, the target is the shadows of the five major ninja villages, which will undoubtedly trigger a war in the ninja world. However, the Kazekage betrays the alliance and launches a plan to collapse Konoha, causing the fourth and third generation Hokages to die heroically and causing Konoha to suffer. Huge loss.

There is nothing wrong with the mission itself. The fourth and third generations of Hokage have died in battle. Until a new leader is elected, there is no problem with Danzo being responsible for commanding Konoha.

But Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi hesitated. They suspected that Lord Danzo had ulterior motives. It was really unwise to start a war again and it was not what they wanted.

"The war is not over yet. I have received intelligence that Yanyin Village, which is good at taking advantage of the situation, is ready to make an attack. The Kingdom of Thunder may be preparing to launch a second invasion."

Half true and half false, the scheming Tsuchikage did intend to take advantage of the situation. As for which country he would rob, he didn't know. The Kingdom of Thunder was mainly preparing its troops to show off its muscles.

Danzo continued: "The war is far from over. Before and after the next Hokage takes over, the crisis will always exist. I have lost two backbones at once. How to regain trust and how to prove that Konoha is still the largest country. These are what I have to consider. .”

Uchiha Itachi said: "So Danzo-sama means to use Kazekage's head to scare other countries. Konoha is still the original Konoha!"

Uchiha Shisui: "Sunagakure Village betrays its covenant first. We occupy the great righteousness. What about Kumogakure's side?"

"If it is just to deter other countries, the stronger Kumogakure Village is more suitable. However, once the Raikage is moved, the Kingdom of Thunder will inevitably mobilize the whole country to launch a war, which is not in the interests of Konoha."

The persimmon was squeezed softly, and Danzo ordered: "You will carry out this mission as ordinary ninjas!"

"Yes!"

The two men bowed and replied.

"!"

On the way to Platycodon City.

"What's wrong, Itachi, you look worried!"

Shisui asked with concern.

"Nothing? I just can't figure something out?"

Itachi replied absently.

"Is there something you can't share with me?"

Shisui said warmly.

Itachi smiled knowingly, Shisui was also a teacher, a friend and a brother to him.

"The sound ninja, Sunagakure, and Kumogakure instigated this rebellion. The village had not noticed any clues before. It is so unusual. We can explain that Orochimaru confused his vision and focused all his attention on Zhi Ge and Sasuke's 'curse seal' was on him, so he made a mistake in his defense."

Itachi paused and continued to express his point under Shisui's increasingly serious expression.

"Uninformed and unprepared beforehand, but afterwards"

Although Itachi didn't say anything further, Shisui also knew what he meant. Another point was that arranging the two of them to protect the daimyo seemed to be a very correct decision, but when you think about it carefully, it is questionable in every way.

Orochimaru sneaked into the Chunin qualifiers, showing his determination to take the Sharingan. According to Danzo's character, he should be determined to destroy Orochimaru.

But when they took the initiative to apply, they were rejected by Danzo. The reason was: the Chunin Trials were the most important thing.

After Itachi mentioned this again, Shisui became even more suspicious of Danzo.

It is impossible for Kumogakure, Sunagakure and Otogakure to mobilize such a large number of ninjas without any movement. It is unreasonable that Danzo's intelligence network knows nothing.

Then why now, the movements of Iwagakure Village and Kumogakure Village are all under Danzo's control, and even the whereabouts of the Kazekage have been found out.

It's like going straight from mediocre to wise and mighty.

The above are just speculations by the two of them. Before there is real evidence, Shisui and Itachi can only summarize these as: because the painful lessons of this rebellion put Lord Danzo into a state of alert.

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In the Hokage's room in Konoha Village.

"I didn't expect that Minato and the Third Master would be lost in this riot, and two Hokages would be lost at once. Such a major loss has never happened since the founding of the Fire Nation."

The Daimyo of the Land of Fire stated with a hint of sadness. (The third generation is called "sama" because of his age.)

Koharu turned to bed and angrily yelled: "Damn Orochimaru, if it weren't for him, Konoha's barrier wouldn't be in vain, allowing Kumogakure and Sunagakure to attack the hinterland of Konoha without any hindrance."

Mito Kadoyan: "The important thing now is to determine the next Hokage as soon as possible and lead Konoha through this crisis."

The daimyo put away his fan and said slowly: "Are there any candidates for the two advisors?"

The two of them said in unison: "Jiraiya!"

The daimyo said: "Jiraiya, one of the three ninjas, is a disciple of Lord III. I heard that he has been traveling around and his whereabouts are unknown."

Koharu turned to bed and replied: "He has returned to Konoha!"

"~Oh!"

Mito Monobu noticed that the Daimyo seemed not satisfied with Jiraiya, so he asked: "Does the Daimyo have the answer in his heart?"

"What do you think of Namikaze Minato's wife Uzumaki Kushina? I heard that she defeated the Eight-Tails Jinchuuriki this time."

The daimyo has his own selfish motives, and he has a good personal relationship with Namikaze Minato.

Hearing this answer, the two advisors were very surprised. Konoha had always decided on its own choice of Hokage, and reporting to the daimyo was just a symbolic formality.

Now that the daimyo puts forward his own ideas, the two advisors must also take them seriously.

Mito Kadenen first said: "In terms of strength, Kushina is no problem."

Koharu went to bed and added: "In terms of prestige, she has been standing behind Minato during the Third War. In this collapse plan, it is feasible to overpower the Eight-Tails Jinchuuriki."

The daimyo added another fire: "Emotionally speaking, she is the wife of the Fourth Hokage, and Namikaze Minato died heroically in order to defend Konoha."

The two consultants were silent. They were thinking about the feasibility. Originally, Namikaze Minato's position was somewhat favored by Jiraiya. Sarutobi had always wanted Jiraiya to inherit the position of Hokage. The two old friends originally wanted to Fulfill Sarutobi's wish.

But now the daimyo proposes another candidate. With Jiraiya's temperament, if he were to know, he would definitely support it with both hands and feet.

Mito Monohan nodded to Koharu who had gone to bed.

After turning to bed, Koharu said: "Then Uzumaki Kushina will inherit the fifth term."

"Absolutely not!"

At the critical moment, Danzo burst in angrily.

Both consultants frowned and said without giving in: "Why not? And why are you so late?"

Danzo glared at the daimyo first, and the latter's pupils shrank, obviously frightened.

"The Uchiha clan is plotting again!"

Danzo first explained the reason for his late arrival.

The house leaked and it happened to rain all night. It happened to be at this time, and the third and fourth generations of Hokage died in battle. It was not surprising that Uchiha, who was already ready to take action, had his thoughts.

It is unimaginable that if the Uchiha clan had a hand in this plan, the consequences would be disastrous. What an afterthought!

"We must never let the Uchiha clan taint the position of Hokage!"

This is the prejudice against the Uchiha clan that the two advisors inherited from their teacher, the Second Hokage Senju Tobirama.

Danzo also had the same idea, but recently, under the influence of a certain person, his thoughts have become slightly biased.

Putting Uchiha's problems aside for now, the most important thing now is to determine the position of Hokage.

"What's wrong with Uzumaki Kushina inheriting Hokage?" Koharu's tone gradually became more serious as he turned to bed: "Or you have other ideas, answer me, Danzo."

Mito Kaden is completely on Koharu's side. Danzo is their old partner. They can listen to Danzo's opinions on other matters, but they cannot make concessions on the matter of Hokage.

Danzo is too extreme. If he is allowed to become Hokage, Konoha will not be at peace, and the entire ninja world will be in trouble. This is what they don't want to see.

"I have no intention of robbing the Hokage."

Danzo surrendered first. This was not in line with his plan. It was not yet time. He needed the right person to lead Konoha through this crisis first. He had to wait a few years and then slowly make plans.

Why he strongly opposed Kushina's succession to the Fifth Hokage? The reason is very simple. He transplanted the cells and Sharingan of the first Hokage. His goal is very clear to control the Nine-Tails; if a Jinchuriki becomes Hokage, then his All plans came to nothing.

"The Jinchuuriki has a gloomy personality and is not a suitable candidate for Hokage. The "Blood Mist" of the fourth generation Mizukage of Kirigakure Village is still vivid in my mind. Isn't it worthy of your careful consideration?"

"This?"

Danzo's reasons are very good, and Koharu and Mito Kaden cannot refute it. The special status of Jinchuuriki is indeed worthy of consideration.

The daimyo chose to keep silent, and friendship was friendship. There was only so much he could do for Namikaze Minato. It was not worth sacrificing his life for others, and he was still quite afraid of Danzo.

"Then the only choice is Jiraiya!"

After turning to bed, Koharu looked directly into Danzo's eyes and said, showing an attitude of never retreating.

"If he wants to, that's fine with me."

Danzo replied.

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A B&B in Platycodon City, in order to hide the wind and shadow from others, did not stay in the inn.

Kazekage said: "Maki, you need someone to help Gaara and the others. If Gaara is captured by Konoha, don't act rashly. This operation failed."

Markey: "But!"

"It's nothing but a broken arm. I'm fine!"

Kazekage directly interrupted Ma Ji. He looked at the candles that were about to burn out in front of him with clear eyes: "We can't lose Shukaku, do you understand?"

"Yes, please take care of yourself, Kazekage-sama!"

Maki bowed respectfully to the Kazekage and rushed towards Konoha.

""

Feng Ying shouted into the air: "Come out!"

"Now that we have been discovered, why did you let your men leave? Is it possible that Master Kazekage is confident that he can repel the two of us in this situation?"

Uchiha Shisui and Itachi walked out openly.