Chapter 5 Soft, Regret, Shadow

Chapter 5 Soft, Regret, Shadow

"Huruzen wants to see me now?"

Looking at the Anbu who suddenly appeared in front of him, Danzo looked up at the moon outside the window.

According to his own experience, whenever Hiruzen wanted to see him late at night, it was definitely because he had done something bad and was discovered by him.

But I only have a little more than a day to be reborn, so it’s too late to do anything bad.

Could it be that he did it before his rebirth?

After racking his brains to recall for a long time, Danzo simply stopped thinking about it. After all, Hiruzen couldn't do anything to him.

Rejecting Yoshikazu Shiichi's request to accompany him, Danzo followed the Anbu in front of him to the Hokage's residence alone.

......

"You're here, Danzo."

"Well, why are you calling me here so late? Is there something wrong?"

Looking at Hiruzen taking off his Hokage uniform, Danzo was a little surprised.

Since becoming the Hokage, Hiruzen has never taken off the uniform that symbolizes his status as Hokage unless he is in battle.

Fortunately, Hiruzen was not wearing combat clothes at this time, otherwise Danzo would really doubt whether the other party was preparing to attack him.

"I heard that you want to absorb Kato Dan into the Anbu?"

"Yes."

Danzo nodded. He had planned to inform Hiruzen the next day, but it seemed that the other party's Anbu had already informed him of this matter.

"Duan is quite capable. I was planning to send him to the border."

"Why, the Hidden Rain Village declared war?"

Danzo initially thought that Hanzo had taken action in advance.

"No, not yet, but it will be soon. According to intelligence, a large number of Rain Ninjas have gathered outside the border."

When he heard that it was just a gathering, Danzo understood.

I almost thought the world line had changed.

"The situation in Yuyin should be in a stalemate for a long time."

"According to my information, Hanzo will attack Sunagakure first."

Hiruzen looked at Danzo with surprise.

Hanzo's own Anbu had not yet discovered this information about Sunagakure, but his good friend was able to know it.

It seems that Danzo has accumulated a lot of strength in secret.

But Hiruzen could never have imagined that the so-called information was actually just Danzo's memory from his previous life.

"The Hidden Rain Village is just a mustard disease. Your three disciples can suppress it."

"So you can immediately order the three of them to lead their troops to the front line and confront Yuyin."

"Once the other side declares war, let them invade the Rain Country immediately."

"But the three of you are still very young, so we need an older jonin to take charge and coordinate."

"I suggest that one of Yan and Xiaochun be appointed."

Based on his experience from his previous life, Danzo developed a slightly different plan from his previous life.

"I will also go to the Hidden Rain Village and fight against Hanzo when the time comes."

In the previous life, Konoha had no other high-end combat forces except the Three Ninjas in the battle against Amegakure.

The main purpose is to guard against Sand Village.

Today's Sunagakure, under the leadership of the Sandaime Kazekage, who is known as the strongest in history, makes no secret of its desire for the land of the Land of Fire.

The injuries Danzo suffered in his previous life were caused by the war with Sunagakure.

"Are you going to the Rain Country too?"

In Hiruzen's opinion, the tiny Rain Country was not worthy of such attention, and it actually required the intervention of two comrades.

"I have great confidence in my students. They can achieve victory even without our help."

"Hiruzen, it's not that I don't trust your disciple."

"My ultimate goal is to quickly end the battle with Amegakure, and then raid Sand Village from within the Rain Country."

Although he spoke nicely, Danzo's real purpose was to kidnap Nagato and the others.

He was not going to miss any opportunity that could cause trouble for Uchiha Madara.

"I see. An unexpected attack, huh?"

Hiruzen pondered the feasibility of this plan in his mind.

Seeing that Hiruzen stopped talking, Danzo did not urge him. He knew that the other party was thinking about whether there were any loopholes in this plan.

However, even if the other party does not agree in the end, I have to find a way to go to the Rain Country.

......

"I understand, Danzo, I'll do as you say."

Hiruzen took out his pipe which he had hidden somewhere and took two puffs.

Danzo can be said to be a professional in carrying out sneak attacks.

Assassination, sneak attack, and provoking trouble.

Danzo's three special skills.

Therefore, Hiruzen was not worried that the other party would fail.

"Since we are talking about war, I have a suggestion."

Originally, I planned to wait until the war started before telling the other party, but now is a good time.

"The Uchiha clan's ninjas can participate in this war."

The moment he heard the other party's words, Hiruzen's whole body tensed up.

Sure enough, this guy Danzo seemed to have some other ideas about Uchiha.

I just don't know what the other party's purpose is.

"This is a war after all, and the Uchiha are an essential fighting force."

Danzo took a few steps forward and stood next to Hiruzen.

"It's a bit of a waste to use this high-quality resource only for village security work."

"The relationship between the village and the Uchiha is too tense. It's time to ease it up."

"That's what Kagami wanted, isn't it, Hiruzen."

Hiruzen, who was a bit nervous at first, looked nostalgic when he heard Kagami's name.

"Yes, Jing is one of the few Uchiha who puts the interests of the village above those of his family..."

Hiruzen knew that Uchiha Kagami was the only Uchiha recognized by Danzo.

Ever since he died protecting Danzo during a mission, Danzo no longer believed that the Uchiha could change.

Danzo has always believed that only Mirror can change the Uchiha. Without Mirror, there will be no one to guide the Uchiha.

"But I never expected to hear these words from you, Danzo."

Hiruzen looked at the profile of his friend beside him, his tone somewhat sentimental.

Since Danzo mentioned the name of Kagami, it is enough to prove that he intends to guide Uchiha in a good direction.

"I originally thought that your trust in the Uchiha disappeared with Jing's sacrifice."

Even Hiruzen himself was extremely afraid of the Uchiha without Mirror.

Unexpectedly, this time, it was Danzo who walked ahead of him.

"Humph, people can adapt."

"Besides, this is all for Konoha."

Danzo snorted, feeling somewhat uncomfortable under Hiruzen's fiery gaze.

"In that case, I will notify Yan and Xiaochun to come over tomorrow morning and ask them to discuss this matter as well."

What the hell? Let those two consultants discuss it?

Danzo, who was originally a little embarrassed, exploded when he heard this.

Those two idiots who are always causing trouble but can’t do anything good?

"Hiruzen, you are the Hokage, and I am the Hokage's assistant. We can decide on this matter by ourselves. We only need to inform the two advisors. Why do we need to let them discuss it together?"

Danzo really looked down on the two consultants.

He was just a fool that he used to balance Hiruzen. He did have some strength, but his fear of Uchiha was no less than that of himself in his previous life.

"Didn't you just say that we are companions fighting side by side?"

"Yan and Xiaochun are also the teacher's students. How can we exclude them?"

Hiruzen didn't expect Danzo's reaction to be so great.

It was obvious that they were on good terms with each other before, but now they look like sworn enemies.

However, Hiruzen had no choice but to notify the two advisors.

If he settled the matter with Danzo without informing those two, he would probably be branded as a dictator right away.

Danzo naturally didn't care about fame, because he didn't have any.

But Hiruzen couldn't do that, because his position as Hokage was originally appointed by the Second Hokage himself, which did not conform to the election system established by Hashirama when the village was founded.

The reason why he was able to sit firmly on the throne of Hokage in the end was due to his comrades including Danzo, En, Koharu, and Tofu.

This is why Hiruzen still indulges Danzo and the two advisors even though he knows that they often do bad things.

[It's better to go to Feng and be his jonin obediently. 】

Thinking of that chubby teammate, Hiruzen's mouth corners inadvertently raised a little.

"Hmph, you're too weak, Hiruzen!"

Danzo soon understood the other party's concerns.

This is also what he hates most about Hiruzen.

How can a Hokage accomplish anything if he is so indecisive?

"I don't agree to let them both participate!"

"I am the Hokage, Danzo!"

"You're going to regret this, Hiruzen!"

Feeling his anger rising, Danzo finally uttered a harsh word and slammed the door and left angrily.

In the end, their conversation turned out like this.

Helplessly watching his old friend leave, Hiruzen gave a bitter smile.

"Hey, this guy.....I'm sorry to make you laugh, Qingshui."

As Hiruzen finished his words, a man in a white robe stepped out from the shadows.

The man had a resolute face and long black hair draped over his shoulders. The most eye-catching thing was his pair of white pupils.

This person is none other than the current patriarch of the Hyuga clan, the second most powerful clan in Konoha, and the father of Hyuga Hiashi and Hyuga Hizashi, Hyuga Shimizu.

"That's not true, Sandaime-sama. You and Danzo-sama are still so close."

Although Qingshui's words were full of joking, his expression did not relax at all.

They were of similar age and were the heirs of the first large families that participated in the building of the village of Konoha, so they had been hanging out together since they were young.

In his opinion, it would be strange if Hiruzen and Danzo didn't quarrel one day.

"Haha, let's not talk about that guy anymore, let's talk business."

Hiruzen laughed and didn't continue the topic.

The reason why he asked Shimizu to observe in secret was to confirm through the Byakugan whether Danzo was under the illusion.

"Danzo-sama shows no signs of being under a genjutsu."

In Shimizu's opinion, Danzo's chakra was extremely stable, and there was no sign of congestion in the meridians in his head, so it could be concluded that he was basically normal.

"Oh, is it so."

Hiruzen was not surprised by this conclusion, although his thoughts had changed a bit, Danzo's tone and way of dealing with the problem remained the same as always.

Especially the force with which the door was slammed at the end, which could be said to be just right.

"In that case, thank you for your hard work. Do you want to have a simple meal at my house?"

After all, he had asked the other party to come so late at night, so Hiruzen still said some polite things.

"No, Hiashi and Hiashi are still waiting for me at home."

Qingshui naturally knew that the other party was just being polite to him, so he politely declined the invitation.

After performing a "harmony between the king and his subjects" scene with Hiruzen, Shimizu instantly left the rooftop.

"Well, it's already this late, it's time to go home, otherwise Lake Biwa will get angry again."

After confirming that Danzo was fine, Hiruzen seemed a lot more relaxed, and his steps became exceptionally light.

He was in such a good mood that he even hummed a little tune on the way home.

He didn't expect that after so many years, he would still have a heart-to-heart talk with Danzo.

Happy.