Reborn Wind Shadow: Begins the Attack on the Fire Nation

Danzo said such straightforward words.

Not only did Uchiha Fugaku's expression change drastically, but the expressions of everyone else present also turned ugly.

Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Danzo who had caused such a big trouble for him, and could only cover up for Danzo and said apologetically to Uchiha Fugaku.

"Fugaku, what Danzo said is right, but please rest assured, there is no selfish motive in this, it is all for the village. Even the research on the cells of the first generation was initiated by Mr. Tobirama. It was just that after many failures in the later period, I ordered a ban. I didn't expect Danzo..."

Looking at Uchiha Fugaku's angry and humiliated expression, Sarutobi Hiruzen knew that if he didn't end the topic, something big would happen, so he spoke decisively.

"Danzo, in view of your private research on the Shodaime cells and the Sharingan, as well as the failure of this battle with the Sand Village, you will be stripped of all your authority in the village, and you will also be removed from your position as the leader of the Root."

Danzo did not refute because this was already a good result for him.

"The village has suffered such a huge loss this time. It is indeed my fault. I am willing to bear the responsibility. Besides this, do I have a way to alleviate the current crisis in the village?"

"???"

Except for Uchiha Fugaku, everyone looked at him curiously.

Danzo said with hatred in his eyes.

"You can tell Kumogakure, Iwagakure, and even Kirigakure that my arm was taken away..."

As soon as Danzo said this, everyone suddenly realized what was going on, except Uchiha Fugaku, who looked even more humiliated.

Unfortunately, Hiruzen did not give Fugaku a chance and directly made the final statement.

"I will let the Anbu handle this matter. You go down now, Danzo, and your punishment will be carried out immediately."

After saying that, he turned to Minato.

"Minato, I'm leaving the frontline matters to you. I've made up my mind. I'm old now, so you'll be the commander-in-chief of the frontline now!"

At this moment, it seemed as if everyone had forgotten their previous unhappiness. They all showed shock and unconcealable joy. Even Fugaku's expression became a little better. Only Danzo and Orochimaru had gloomy expressions.

Minato's expression was very calm.

"I understand, Hokage-sama, I will definitely drive Kumogakure and Iwagakure out of our Land of Fire!"

"Well, thank you for your hard work, Minato!"

Having said that, Sarutobi Hiruzen also sighed and said with a tired look on his face.

"The future of the village depends on you young people!!!"

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Konoha.

In the dark forest where the roots are.

Danzo and Orochimaru, who were relieved of all their duties, walked here slowly.

Orochimaru's signature eerie voice rang out.

"Hehe, I thought Elder Danzo would tell Hokage-sama all the information about the Fourth Kazekage."

Danzo said with a cold expression as he walked on the grass without stopping.

"What if I tell you? Not to mention that I don't have solid evidence, even if I did, what does the outcome of this war have to do with me now? On the contrary, it's you, Orochimaru. It seems that Hiruzen has chosen Minato as his successor. He abandoned you as his disciple and chose Jiraiya's disciple. Are you really willing to accept this?"

Orochimaru's pupils shrank, and then he let out a sinister laugh and said.

"I don't have any special obsession with the position of Hokage like Elder Danzo!"

Suddenly, both of them fell silent.

After a long time, they stopped when they were about to reach the root base.

Danzo turned around and said coldly to Orochimaru.

"I built the Root from scratch. Hiruzen's words cannot relieve me of my duties. Now, Root spies have sneaked into the Sand Village and are close to the Kazekage's wife. As long as we are sure that the Kazekage of the Sand Village really has the ability to deprive others of their bloodline limits, then we can take action. However, I alone am not enough, Orochimaru, I need your strength..."

"Oh, Elder Danzo hasn't given up yet?"

Danzo's eyes were sharp.

"I'm not the only one who hasn't given up, Orochimaru. Aren't you interested in the strange ability of the Kazekage of the Sand Village? That's a power that can even suppress the cells of the Shodaime-sama."

In response, Orochimaru just smiled strangely.

When Danzo saw this, he felt that everything was under control.

"I'll let you know when I have news."

After saying that, he turned around and left alone, heading for the root.

Orochimaru just watched.

After an unknown amount of time, the noise coming from the forest attracted Orochimaru's attention.

A small white snake came out from the woods, climbed up Orochimaru's sleeve and onto his arm. It raised its head and made a proud voice like a loli.

"Orochimaru, how are you doing with the things that the White Snake Sage asked you to do? Have you found the person that the White Snake Sage asked you to find? You have been procrastinating for too long."

Orochimaru had a slightly excited smile on his face.

"No... I haven't found it, but I roughly know who the White Snake Immortal is looking for?"

"who is it?"

"Hehe, before I answer your question, can you answer a question for me?"

The little white snake said with a slightly disgusted look on his face.

"Don't even think about it, Orochimaru. You can't learn the magic of the Ryuchi Cave. It's you who messed up your body. Otherwise, with your qualifications..."

There was a hint of regret on Orochimaru's face, but he quickly shook his head firmly.

"No... I just want to know, why are you looking for that person?"

"!!!"

A hint of thought flashed across the little white snake's vertical pupils, and then he spoke in a deep voice.

"I don't know either, but the White Snake Sage said that the fate of this world has once again reached a turning point. The last time it was the Six Paths Sage, but unfortunately, the group of stinky toads from Myoboku Mountain took the lead. This time, we must not let those stinky toads take it away."

Orochimaru's eyes lit up.

"Six Paths Sage, that's interesting... But you can rest assured this time, those toads at Myōboku Mountain will definitely not be able to take it away."

"why?"

"Because according to the information I know, the person you are looking for this time should be the Fourth Kazekage of the Sand Village. The Sand Village and Konoha are now mortal enemies. Jiraiya's disciple should inherit the position of Hokage soon."

The little white snake's pupils lit up and he spoke excitedly.

"I see, that's great. Can the snake in our Ryuchi Cave finally become a real dragon?! Orochimaru, well done. I'll go back and tell the White Snake Immortal. Don't worry, the White Snake Immortal's scales will be delivered to you soon as I promised you."

After saying that, he disappeared from the spot with a bang.

Orochimaru was left alone to savor the words just spoken.

"Interesting, a real dragon, what is that..."

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And in the other direction.

Minato and Jiraiya left the village and headed towards the battlefield.

Minato suddenly said to Jiraiya.

"Teacher Jiraiya, if this time I can really get what I want and temporarily stop the war, I would like to take this opportunity to go to Myoboku Mountain to practice fairy arts..."

This startled Jiraiya, and Minato explained calmly.

"Although Lord Danzo did not elaborate, I can confirm from the surviving companions that after defeating Elder Danzo so quickly, the Kazekage of the Sand Village has become stronger again. I can't just stand still..."

When Jiraiya heard this, he immediately understood. Feeling the changes in his disciple during this period of time, he nodded heavily.

"I understand, Minato, no matter what you do, I will support you..."