Forced to sell misery

Konoha, ward.

The third generation sat on a chair beside the bed, looking down at his good friend, Shimura Danzo, who was lying on the bed.

There were only two of them in the ward at this time. The other Anbu had been sent out by the Third Generation for various reasons. He wanted to spend some quiet time alone with his best friend.

He didn't know when it started, but his meetings with Danzo were either confrontations or arguments, and it was difficult for them to get along peacefully.

It seems to have started from when he succeeded the Third Hokage...

“Monkey, protect those people who admire the village and trust you, and train them to become people who can support the next generation.

From tomorrow you will be the Hokage.

Monkey, Konoha is in your hands."

The second generation went alone to lead off the Kumogakure's pursuers, and finally died in battle after exhaustion. He put on a bamboo hat and a shadow robe, and became the shadow who took over the will of fire and led the village.

Over the years, he felt that he was not a qualified Hokage.

Over the years, he had done many things he had to do, including the defeat in the Third War, the weak treaty with Kumogakure, sacrificing the interests of the Hyuga clan in the village, balancing the Uchiha clan... too many things.

As a shadow, his first priority is the village.

And Danzo...

There are also roots under Danzo

Danzo Shimura incarnates darkness, and while protecting Konoha in the darkness, isn't he also protecting himself?

Danzo was much more decisive than the indecisive me, and he also did many things that I wanted to do but didn't dare to do...

With Danzo's strength and qualifications, it would have been no problem for him to become a respected high-ranking member of Konoha, but he chose to become the Root of Konoha and chose to live in darkness.

Sarutobi thought he knew his good friend.

He and Danzo Shimura have been good friends since they were very young. After becoming his apprentice, they practiced together, carried out missions together, and experienced life and death together.

And they competed together and protected Konoha together. It can be said that Danzo and himself were not only friends and rivals for many years, but the bond between them was enough to be called half-brothers.

...He has always thought so.

Until something like this happened... He temporarily took over the roots under Danzo.

Even when protecting Konoha, Danzo firmly adhered to the principle of rather killing someone innocently than letting them go.

Not only did he secretly study Hashirama's cells after sealing up the Wood Release Project, cruelly sacrificing the lives of more than 60 babies, but he also hid the existence of the Wood Release Ninja Armor. He also used cruel means to train his subordinates, not only using curse seals to control the lives of his subordinates, but also planning to sever the bonds between his companions and kill them one after another. What hurt him the most was the incident involving the war orphan Kabuto Yakushi and the orphanage director Yakushi Nono...

After the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze died in the line of duty, the Konoha Ninja Village had no suitable candidate for Hokage, so he planned to go to the Daimyo of the Land of Fire and inherit the title of Hokage again in order to exchange for temporary peace.

However, Danzo sent the Root's Anbu ninja to assassinate him while he was on his way to the Daimyo Prefecture...

He could forgive all of this, not just because he and Danzo were close friends...

However, Danzo went too far this time. When the Uchiha rebelled against Konoha, Danzo actually attacked Uchiha Kagamiya, who represented the balance of the agreement between the two, in an attempt to snatch his Mangekyō Sharingan. Even before the Uchiha and Konoha reached a peace agreement, he secretly planned to exterminate the rebellious Uchiha...

Files, plans, correspondence...

Each and every incident is well-documented and shocking.

This is just what has been found out so far.

How much filth is hidden in the root of darkness...

……

Danzo, you and the monkey are always competing, but what is needed now is unity among companions without bringing in personal grudges.

It is true that you hesitate in making decisions, so first look at yourself and stay calm and understand yourself. If you remain like this, you will put your companions in danger.

Anyway, Danzo, Monkey. There is no need to rush at this age. That time will come. Save your life until then.

He thought back to what the Nidaime-sama had said.

"Keep your life, Danzo. Your time has not yet come."

It was rare for him to show his old age. The Sandaime took off the bamboo hat that represented his identity as a Hokage and held it in his hand. Now he was making this decision not as a Kage, but as himself.

"Konoha still needs you, and so do I. But I hope you won't be so stubborn anymore."

"Hokage-sama, the Uchiha clan's new protocol team has arrived in Konoha."

Outside the ward, an Anbu appeared instantly and raised his voice.

"I understand." Sandai stood up, put on the hat in his hand, and walked out of the ward.

And no one noticed that just as the door was completely closed, Danzo's bandaged fingers on the hospital bed moved slightly.

……

"Is it Itachi?" The third generation picked up the pipe that he always kept in his hand.

"Yes." Itachi lowered his head. This scene reminded him of the Third Hokage he met when he was working in the Anbu. In his impression, the Third Hokage always looked like a kind old man... He has always been very respectful to the Third Hokage.

"Greetings on behalf of my father."

"Sander Hokage." Sasuke, who was behind Itachi, saluted.

"Ah, you are Fugaku's youngest son, Sasuke? You are a spirited child." The third generation laughed heartily.

Sasuke was still unfamiliar with the Third Hokage, so he could only lower his head and remain silent.

"Although I know it's a bit forced, I still hope that Sasuke-kun can live a good life in the village."

Several people saw sincerity in the eyes of the three generations.

To be fair, Konoha is a powerful, peaceful and harmonious village. It is a happy thing to live here.

Sasuke thought that this might be one of the reasons why his brother decided to keep him in Konoha in his previous life.

However, in order to pursue greater power and catch up with his brother, he eventually left here and became a rebel ninja.

But...like Naruto said, Konoha is his final destination no matter what.

Sasuke had mixed feelings.

After agreeing on the specific matters, Sasuke followed Itachi out of the Hokage's office, but saw a familiar-looking guy.

"Is this the Kakashi teacher from the Anbu days?" Sasuke was a little surprised.

Kakashi at this time was probably in his twenties. Compared to the uncle who always looked listless in the future, the current Kakashi looked more like an elite jonin... and he was also his brother's boss.

"Hey, Itachi." Kakashi simply greeted, "Long time no see."

"Yes, Captain, it is true...long time no see." Itachi stopped.

"Have you decided to stay?"

"Yes…I have to stay and look after Sasuke."

Having said that, Kakashi looked at Sasuke, and Sasuke chose to hide behind Itachi a little awkwardly.

"Then...are you going back to your original position in ANBU?" Fortunately, Kakashi didn't pay too much attention to Sasuke.

Sasuke secretly breathed a sigh of relief. To some extent, his feelings towards Kakashi were quite complicated... In his previous life, this guy was his guiding jonin, and as a teacher, he also taught him many things.

"Probably..." Itachi hesitated a little, "Hokage-sama wants me to stay in Konoha as an ordinary jonin..."

"So what do you mean?" Kakashi asked casually.

"I... think I am more suitable for the Anbu's mission method." Itachi looked at Kakashi.

"Anyway, it depends on the decision of the higher-ups. Speaking of this, Lord Danzo..." Kakashi suddenly stopped talking.

He remembered that after Itachi had served in the Anbu for a period of time, Danzo had mentioned to the Sandaime that he wanted to transfer Itachi to the Root.

So...Danzo had already coveted the Sharingan back then? Was Itachi the one being targeted at that time?

"What's wrong?" Itachi's eyes flickered.

"Nothing." Kakashi casually changed the subject, "Speaking of which...are you still living in the clan's land? I heard that the higher-ups have decided to demolish it or something, so there may be some changes in the future..."

"Is that so?"

Obviously feeling that his brother was a little absent-minded, Sasuke tugged at Itachi's sleeve and said, "Brother, I want to visit my old home."

"Then I'll take my leave." Itachi said goodbye to Kakashi.

I originally wanted to send Itachi and the others over, but then I thought there was no need to do so. This also has another meaning... Let's go home.

Kakashi sighed.

He thought of Uchiha Jingye again. At that time, he didn't want to live alone in the deserted clan land, so he packed up his luggage and stayed at his home...

What a willful little devil.

Moreover, that guy lived in his apartment and was very casual, not considering himself a guest at all, and had no courtesy at all... His clothes were all messed up, and he didn't know how to take care of himself at all, not to mention his talent for cooking, which made him feel terrified just by thinking about it...

Kakashi sighed. Speaking of this, this guy left a lot of things at his home... I'll find a chance to return them.

Itachi is always very cautious and polite in his dealings with others... whereas Kagamiya can be said to be the complete opposite, and most of the time he is just a troublesome brat. The two are clearly brothers, but the difference in their personalities is really huge.

In the end, I still know nothing about that guy.

Uchiha Kagamiya...what kind of person are you?

Kakashi could never see through Lens Ye. No matter how he tried to test him, he was just an overly childish brat. However, he did something that many people would not even dare to think about.