Dancer of Konoha

next day

Cold raindrops dripped from the haze in the sky, one drop after another, gradually forming an endless curtain of water.

On the roof of the Hokage Building, everyone bowed their heads in mourning despite the drizzle. The table in front of them, wrapped in black cloth, was already covered with portraits.

Looking at the white carnations in their hands, the ninjas who had been immersed in peace for many years felt the alarm bell ringing in their hearts again.

At the strong request of Nara Shikamaru, Uzumaki Naruto and others, the root ninja portraits that should not appear here are also listed here.

The childish faces even make people suspect that they are civilian children who were killed in the war.

"Yayyo...Mejing..."

Nara Shikamaru's eyes were red and he clenched his fists tightly. To this day, Yayoi's smile before his death and the trace of freedom and ease when his eyes were running towards death are still vivid in his mind.

No matter what he thought in his heart, he could not accept the fact that his companions died in front of him, and he lost his companions and comrades because of his own powerlessness...

"This feeling is really painful..."

Before white flowers were presented to the case, faint cries came from the crowd...

Sarutobi Asuma, who looked heavy, took out the cigarette case in his pocket out of habit, hesitated for a moment, and then put his hand down again.

Smoking here is not only disrespectful to the sacrificed Konoha shinobi, but also disrespectful to the children who regard death as home.

Unknowingly, he had ranked those root ninjas on an equal footing with the Konoha ninjas.

"The roots of Yanyan's subordinates..."

Sarutobi Asuma couldn't help but think of the enthusiasm in the eyes of those root genin when they mentioned Yan Yan, and the corner of his eye swept towards Yan Yan involuntarily.

"What is it that can cause those roots to change so much?"

When the memorial ceremony ended, the sky gradually began to clear up, but people's mood was still gloomy.

Yan Yan, who walked out of the Hokage Building, stared at the sky in trance, seeming to be wondering about something.

"Brother, is Danzo-sama giving you a hard time?"

After the crowd dispersed, Kong, who was walking beside Yanyan, asked uneasily.

Yan Yan has been looking like this since he came back from his roots last night.

"That's not true..."

Yanyan rubbed her chin in confusion. It should even be said that what she encountered was exactly the opposite.

"Then what are you doing, brother?"

"You'll know right away."

Yanyan, whose thoughts were still lingering about last night, walked towards the root training base with a chuckle...

"Don't you even think I can be Hokage?"

In the dim room, an old and cold voice came out, and the candlelight in the corner was trembling slightly, as if even the candle was in fear.

"Danzo-sensei, are you blaming me for saving the Third Hokage?"

Looking at Danzo Shimura who looked a little strange tonight, Yanyan asked curiously.

In fact, before Yan Yan came, he had already imagined how Danzo Shimura would be furious if his plan was disrupted.

But I never expected that Teacher Danzo would be so calm after meeting, and even... somewhat approachable?

"If I run for the Fifth Hokage, will the Masakawa family support me?"

Shimura Danzo, who had just returned from Konoha Hospital, did not answer Yanyan's question.

When he saw his old and best friend still in a coma, the Third Hokage had already died in his heart.

So, do you want the master of his dignified roots to say gratefully to his disciples, thank you for helping me save the life of this bastard Hiruzen?

"If the world is cruel and cold, then those who change it must be even more cold and cruel."

Yan Yan looked at Shimura Danzo with burning eyes and sighed with meaning.

"Isn't this what the world is like?"

Danzo Shimura straightened up immediately after hearing this, staring at his disciple with anticipation.

"Indeed, the world is like this. Every ninja village wants to start a war all the time, and one side dominates."

Yanyan shrugged his shoulders and said helplessly.

"But Konoha Village is not like this. A cold and cruel person is destined not to become Hokage."

Hearing Yanyan's change of tone and the hint of rejection, Shimura Danzo instantly became angry.

"That's because they are too naive! War! Disaster! Conspiracy! Chaos! It's everywhere, everywhere!"

However, facing Shimura Danzo's rage, Yanyan just said calmly.

"In any case, Mr. Danzo, you have to admit that the dedication and sacrifice of the Will of Fire have been deeply embedded in the hearts of generations of people in Konoha. If the iron-blooded policy of the Second Hokage period is re-implemented in the village, only resistance will come. "

Shimura Danzo is a rational person, so he is also thinking about what Enyan said, but he is not convinced. He is no worse than Sarutobi Hiruzen!

After this war, Hiruzen Sarutobi, whose body has completely declined, will inevitably abdicate. This is the best time for him to compete for the Fifth Hokage.

But what he didn't expect was that Hiruzen, a cunning old fox, had already arranged everything before the Chunin Exam.

When he went to find Koharu and Mito Kamenei to transfer to another dormitory, these two former teammates even wanted to persuade him to give up this idea.

"Isn't it appropriate that Sarutobi Hiruzen's extremely naive idea that day was appropriate!"

"The Will of Fire is not just a simple talk. I'll just say it and you can listen to it..."

Seeing Shimura Danzo gritting his teeth and expressing his inner dissatisfaction, Yanyan smiled instead.

"Under the iron-blooded suppression of the Second Hokage, all families in Konoha Village have stayed in their own right, even if they are as powerful as Uchiha Hinata, it is normal for families to appear to be in harmony with each other.

"I know all this, what exactly do you want to say?"

Danzo Shimura asked calmly after regaining his composure.

He has always regarded the Second Hokage's village management philosophy as a classic. At that time, each family was silent under the watchful eye of his teacher, and the village was in order. He still vividly remembers it until now.

How about Uchiha? What about Hinata? If you become Hokage, how can the Uchiha clan dare to think of rebellion!

It is correct to be in harmony but not in spirit. If these families unite, it will be the Hokage who will be unlucky.

Until now, Shimura Danzo still stubbornly believes that he is stronger than Sarutobi Hiruzen when it comes to being Hokage.

"People all have selfish desires, not to mention families. The excellence of the Third Hokage lies in uniting the hearts of the entire village."

Yanyan said pointedly, becoming Hokage is not only Danzo Shimura's obsession, but also his selfish desire. For his selfish desire, how could Konoha not be harmed?

"Humph......"

Danzo Shimura sneered. Who knew what happened back then better than him? How could Hiruzen Sarutobi go so smoothly without the fundamental threat and deterrence.

Seeing the thoughts of the person in front of him, Yanyan sighed and walked to Danzo Shimura's side, whispering:

"But this just puts you and the roots on the opposite side of each family. When the Third Hokage treats these families with tolerance, why should these families not be tolerant to the Third Hokage."

"It's just a mistake. If it continues to rot like this, it will be a disaster for Konoha."

Danzo Shimura argued disdainfully.

"Then what if war breaks out again before that?"

Yanyan's words instantly made Danzo Shimura's breathing stagnant, as if he thought of something.

According to the intelligence from the root, in this Konoha collapse plan, every family stood in the position they should go to. Even Hinata, as the clan leader who absolutely cannot have any accidents, Hinata and Hizashi actually went to fight in person.

And... own roots!

This is an indisputable fact!

Indeed, I will make every concession to you in peacetime, but if war breaks out again, then every word will be a military order!

Anyone who dies can be eradicated, and no one will be dissatisfied.

"Hiruzen can actually see so far?!"

Danzo Shimura suddenly had a terrifying feeling when he thought about it, and even the foreshadowing of many things could be traced back to when Sarutobi Hiruzen first became the Third Hokage.

He suddenly found that he didn't seem to understand this long-time friend at all...