Naruto: Are you worthy of being called Sage Mode?

Sarutobi Hiruzen's rhetorical question did not make Danzo panic, because he felt that he had a chance to win.

In order to drive away Orochimaru, he had made a lot of preparations.

It can be said that Orochimaru has to leave, and Konoha can no longer tolerate him.

The death of Hatake White Fang, Nebu's inaction during the battle between the Fourth Generation and the Kyuubi, and the various encounters with Orochimaru now are all Danzo's attempts to clear out his competitors.

In order to become Hokage, Danzo can be said to have exhausted all means, even if it weakens Konoha's power.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was very surprised. How could the name of Hokage be so attractive?

Perhaps, the ninja who grew up in Konoha will have a deep obsession with Naruto.

"Danzo, do you really want to become Hokage?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen's sudden question made Danzo stunned.

He never expected that Sarutobi Hiruzen would suddenly ask him if he wanted to be Hokage.

Danzo has never said in front of everyone that he wants to be Hokage, but almost all ninjas who know Danzo know that he wants to be Hokage.

How could Sarutobi Hiruzen not know?

It's just that this kind of thing cannot be said openly, that's what politics is.

We know they are lying, they know they are lying, they know we know they are lying, we know they know we know they are lying, but they are still lying.

Everyone knew what Danzo wanted, but Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't speak, and no one else dared to say anything.

After all, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo are teammates and are both disciples of the second generation. At the same time, two high-level consultants, Koharu and Mito Kadeno, also have a close relationship with Danzo.

Even if Danzo wanted to become Hokage, it would only be a matter for a small circle of high-level people in Konoha.

Now that Sarutobi Hiruzen took the initiative to mention this matter, the meaning was different.

Seeing that Danzo was silent, Sarutobi Hiruzen chuckled.

"What? Is this your temperament?"

Danzo immediately reacted. He felt very strange to be so squeezed and looked down upon by Sarutobi Hiruzen. Perhaps "embarrassed" would be a more appropriate description.

This may also be one of the characteristics of the Naruto world. People of the same sex will always go from fighting and hating each other to finally becoming a bond of sympathy.

The most typical example is Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara. The two people have known each other since childhood. They have different stances, but they founded Konoha Village together, but in the end they separated due to the conflict of ideas.

Sarutobi Hiruzen and Danzo also knew each other since childhood and worked hard for a common dream, but in the end only Sarutobi Hiruzen became the recognized Hokage.

The conflict between the two people's ideas is getting bigger and bigger, but because of their past fetters, they can't really make up their minds.

Sarutobi Hiruzen naturally knew what Danzo was thinking, but for the former Sarutobi Hiruzen, how could Danzo not be the softest corner of his heart?

Danzo couldn't understand why Sarutobi Hiruzen said such things, but he didn't want to lose his face in front of Sarutobi Hiruzen.

"Hokage... is indeed my dream."

"Then give up your dream, you have no chance with Hokage."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said it categorically without any hesitation.

Danzo's eyes narrowed.

"Hiruzen, what do you mean?"

The clenched fists and furrowed brows all proved that Danzo was not at peace in his heart at this moment.

"Roots buried deep in the soil and exposed to the air will only cause the tree to wither."

"We are old and it is time to leave the village to the young people."

After hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, Danzo seemed to have heard some big joke.

"Hiruzen, are you qualified to say such things to me?"

Danzo is the person who knows Hiruzen best, but he doesn't know that the most familiar old friend in front of him is no longer the Sarutobi Hiruzen he once was.

The former Hiruzen Sarutobi was indeed not qualified to say such things to Danzo. Even in the fourth generation era, Hiruzen Sarutobi had not completely delegated his power, and most of the power was still in the hands of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

It can be said that Sarutobi Hiruzen's greed for power and status is not much less than that of Danzo.

"Qualifications? Do I still need qualifications?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen chuckled.

"Give up your illusions. Even if you get the Blood Wheel Eye and the first-generation cells, you are still a weak person. Your habit of hiding in the shadows makes you so weak and narrow-minded!"

After Sarutobi Hiruzen revealed his biggest secret, Danzo's expression could no longer be tense.

Orochimaru, Orochimaru must have betrayed him!

At this moment, Danzo could no longer calm down. Whether he was transplanting the first generation cells, coveting or even transplanting the blood ring eye on his arm, as long as the people in the village knew about it, he would never be able to become Hokage again.

"I am for Konoha! Uchiha must be eradicated, and someone must inherit the power of the first generation!"

Danzo said it confidently, and it was obvious that he really thought so.

It is obviously useless to discuss the three views with a crazy ninja, but as a cultivator, Sarutobi Hiruzen does not want the troubles in this village to become his inner demon when he goes through the tribulation in the future.

"I have made a decision on all this. The roots will temporarily stop all activities and accept the inspection of the ANBU, and you and Koharu Menyan will be Konoha's consultants."

He took a puff of the cigarette and blew it out again. The smoke lingered, covering Sarutobi Hiruzen's face.

But that sharp gaze made Danzo feel a little tingly in his body.

Naturally, it was impossible for Danzo to just surrender, and it was even less possible for him to give up his roots and become a consultant with no specific position or real power.

"Hiruzen, stop joking!"

Danzo roared angrily, and immediately two members of the Roots flashed in from the door and stood beside Danzo.

Almost at the same time, five or six figures appeared in the office, including Sarutobi Shinnosuke and Sarutobi Hinaiko, all of whom were ANBU directly under the Hokage.

Confronting the Hokage in the Hokage Building was something only Danzo could do.

When the two of them were talking just now, they naturally set up a barrier around the office to prevent the conversation from being eavesdropped, but Danzo naturally had a way to communicate with his subordinates.

Now Danzo just wants to leave as soon as possible, leaving Qingshan without worrying about having no firewood. If he is left behind, the roots of his business that he has been operating for many years may really not be preserved.

"Danzo, I am not joking with you, nor am I discussing with you, but I am ordering you in the name of Hokage!"

Although Sarutobi Hiruzen is usually very restrained, it is undeniable that in Konoha, the Hokage's power is unlimited!

Sarutobi was naturally prepared for today's events.

Dealing with Danzo is not as complicated as imagined!