Chapter 24 Pillar cells
Originally, Danzo planned to go home and have a good sleep in bed.
During this period of time, I was living in the open air, sleeping in a cave and on stones.
However, the people around him didn't care that it was already night time and were determined to check the accounts first.
Looking at Kakuzu, whose green light in his eyes had materialized, Danzo knew that if he didn't take him there, he would probably die in a certain sense.
then......
"This gentleman is called Kakuzu, and he will be the treasurer of our Root from now on."
Danzo introduced Kakuzu who was beside him to Xiangshan with an expressionless face.
I'm not afraid of him, I just chose to follow my heart.
Looking at Shan's puzzled eyes, Danzo didn't want to explain any more.
Just arrange for the other party to register all the corners, and then show him the accounts.
Looking at Kakuzu who couldn't wait to follow Shan away, Danzo finally breathed a sigh of relief.
I should be able to take a break now, right?
"Danzo-sama?"
Hearing a familiar voice behind him, Danzo slapped his forehead.
Come on, live again.
Danzo sighed helplessly, forced himself to suppress the displeasure on his face, and put on a kind expression.
Turning around, the person standing behind him was Kato Dan.
"Isn't this a break? Long time no see."
......
After exchanging some meaningless pleasantries with Dan, Danzo came to his office under the guidance of Dan.
This was the first time that Danzo came to his office. Unlike the darkness in his previous life, the lighting in the room was very soft and there were windows installed facing the sun.
There is a bunch of lilies in the vase on the table.
"This is what the kids prepared for you when they heard you were coming back."
Duan introduced Danzo with a smile.
"Your house is also cleaned by them every day. Everyone is looking forward to your return."
"Yeah......"
Danzo looked at the lilies in front of him and gently brushed a hand across the table.
It is very clean indeed.
This is the respect that I never received in my previous life.
Thinking back to what I did in my last life...
Finally, with mixed feelings, Danzo listened to a detailed report on the children's performance during this period.
He affirmed Duan's work and encouraged him well.
Seeing Duan leaving the office with a satisfied expression, Danzo finally relaxed, assumed a relatively comfortable posture, and slumped down in the chair.
Finally I can take a break.
I closed my eyes, felt the softness of the cushion, and closed my eyes.
It seems as if I will feel so comfortable that I will ascend to heaven in the next second.
Bang bang——
Danzo's eye twitched when he heard a knock on the door.
Can we still take a break?!
"come in."
Putting on a businesslike expression once again, Danzo sat up straight.
"Danzo-sama, the Anbu sent a message asking you to go to the Hokage's office immediately."
Zhiyi knelt on one knee, his tone as calm as usual.
Your uncle's.
This kid, Hiruzen, was the same in his previous life. He liked to summon me at night.
Is there anything that can’t be said during the day?
Aren't you going to look for Lake Biwa at night?
Even though I was cursing in my heart, I had to pretend to be calm on the surface.
"Okay, got it. Tell him I'll be there soon as I get ready."
Danzo accepted his fate.
The worst that can happen is that I won’t be able to sleep for one night. Who’s afraid of that?
You, Hiruzen, can't sleep anyway.
"Do you need me to accompany you?"
Looking at Shiichi who volunteered, Danzo looked pleased.
Good boy, you are willing to stay up late with your boss. If you don’t get promoted, who will?
Seeing Shichi being so sensible, Danzo was very moved and agreed to his request.
......
Hokage's office.
As soon as Danzo stepped into the office, his attention was immediately attracted by a "mummy" leaning on a cane.
I vaguely felt that the other person looked familiar, but for a moment I couldn't remember who he was.
"Oh, Danzo, thank you for your hard work during this period."
Hiruzen stood up and put on a gesture of sympathy for his subordinates.
An ordinary ninja would not be able to suppress that kind smile.
In mild cases, they burst into tears; in severe cases, they shouted the Will of Fire and went to the front line as cannon fodder.
Danzo didn't buy it. He pulled over a chair and sat down without any hesitation.
Completely ignoring the fact that Hiruzen was still standing there in front of him.
Seeing this, Hiruzen did not get angry, but sat back in his seat happily.
"Jiraiya and the others have already told me about your experiences during this period. Thanks to you, the war in the Kingdom of Wind is going so smoothly."
He praised Danzo's actions. After all, his own disciples were also involved. Giving credit to Danzo was equivalent to giving credit to his own disciples.
Rounding off means giving credit to Hiruzen himself.
"Of course, Yan also played a significant role in this war."
Hiruzen, who was well versed in the art of balance, also acknowledged Mitomon En's contribution.
"This is also my job."
Yan nodded in satisfaction in his heart, but his facial expression remained unchanged, and he still exchanged a few pleasantries with Hiruzen.
Good guy!
Danzo didn't realize the other person's identity until the "mummy" spoke.
Looking at his old comrade with pity in his eyes, Danzo considerately handed him a chair.
Right now, the only missing member of Konoha's F4 group is Utane Koharu, who is still on the front line.
......
The three began to discuss how to deal with this incident.
At Danzo's suggestion, Hiruzen agreed to hold Kumogakure accountable.
Although the person is dead, the body is in Konoha's hands after all.
They in Kumogakure can bite these guys to death because they are not theirs, and we in Konoha can naturally bite him to death because he is yours.
In this kind of situation, it depends on who has a tougher attitude.
The idea of Kumogakure is very simple, that is, they believe that Konoha is at war with two countries and they dare not offend them because of this.
Then we can also use Iwagakure to threaten them.
"Mito-sama is old, so you must keep a close eye on Kushina and not let her get hurt in the slightest."
Yan held the cane tightly in both hands and spoke in a firm tone.
"It's just right. Danzo has returned, and the plan for the Wood Release Ninja will be put on the agenda."
What?
Wood Release Ninja?
Danzo looked at Yan beside him with some surprise.
Shouldn't this proposal be proposed by myself? Why did you say my words?
In the previous life, it was clearly him who proposed to Hiruzen to start the research on Hashirama's cells after the war.
Why are you stealing my lines?
It seems that due to what I have done during this period, some things have begun to change.
The plan proposed by Mizutomon En was simple and crude.
Just find a few unlucky volunteers, transplant Hashirama cells into them, and observe their reactions.
Just by listening to this, Hiruzen felt it was unreliable.
He frowned and looked at Yan, then set his sights on Danzo.
"What do you think, Danzo?"
"I think it's feasible."
Seeing Hiruzen asking about his attitude, Danzo gave his answer.
"It's just that I want to be in charge of the research project."
Hashirama's cells are not something that ordinary people can withstand.
It was originally thought that people with the blood of the Thousand Hands clan would be able to suppress it, but in the end, they all turned into big trees.
Therefore, Hiruzen ordered a ban on this experiment.
Now that he has the experience of two lifetimes, he will naturally not watch the Thousand Hands bloodline die in vain.
Whether it is the future Four Wars or the later Battle of Otsutsuki.
They all need their strength.
Therefore, this research must be conducted under one's own control.
Yan doesn't care who leads the research.
His goal was to allow Konoha to control the Jinchūriki, and anyone could be in command as long as Danzo agreed.
"Yeah......"
Hearing Danzo's words, Hiruzen's eyes moved slightly, and he crossed his hands and placed them on the table.
He was actually somewhat tempted by the idea of being able to possess a Wood Release ninja again.
But as the Hokage, he had to oppose the excavation of the Shoda's tomb.
Otherwise, if it gets out, I won’t be able to survive.
[As expected, I really can’t take the initiative to take on the dark side of the village...]
In Hiruzen's opinion, Danzo was taking the blame for himself.
He secretly made up his mind to compensate his good friend in other ways.
"Then let's do as Danzo wishes."
Hiruzen looked at Danzo with eyes full of tenderness.
Looking at Hiruzen's affectionate eyes, Danzo felt a little unwell.
You stupid monkey, just agree if you want to. Why are you looking at me like that?
Feeling goose bumps all over his body, Danzo just wanted to escape from the room as soon as possible.