Konoha:Live Comparison: Naruto

Chapter 10: Chapter 10: Playing With Fire



Chapter 10: Playing With Fire

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When they saw who had arrived, the senior officials of the Four Great Ninja Villages and the Akatsuki organization all showed slightly tense expressions.

The person who entered was none other than Shimura Danzo, the infamous "Darkness of the Shinobi World."

Fourth Raikage: "I was wondering who it might be. So, it's the Shinobi Darkness himself, Danzo."

Ohnoki: "I recall that Danzo and Hiruzen have quite an... unusual relationship."

Terumi Mei: " Danzo? I've heard of him. I believe he's from the militant faction in Konoha Village."

Rasa: "Hehe, he's a ruthless one, that's for sure."

Shimura Danzo: "Huh! Says one to another."

Naruto: "Who is Shimura Danzo?"

Naruto and the others turned their eyes toward Kakashi.

Kakashi: "He's part of the upper echelons of Konoha Village."

Kakashi didn't elaborate further and quickly fell silent.

His past experiences had taught him to avoid meddling in conflicts among the higher-ups.

Getting involved could be a headache, and if mishandled, it could even cost him his life.

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["Oh..."]

["It's Danzo. What wind blew you in this direction?"]

["Did you come to see me for something?"]

[Hiruzen greeted Danzo with a smile as soon as he entered.]

[Danzo remained unmoved.]

[However, in his heart, he felt disdain: This old man... He clearly knows why I'm here, yet he still pretends to act natural.]

Uzumaki Naruto: "..."

Haruno Sakura: "..."

Yamanaka Ino: "..."

Uzumaki Naruto: "Uh... how should I put this... Didn't that man named Ohnoki say their relationship is unusual? Why does it feel like their relationship isn't as good as he implied?"

Uzumaki Kushina: "Naruto, the world of adults is very complicated. I just hope that when you grow up, you won't end up like them."

Shimura Danzo: "Kushina, I can't just pretend I didn't hear that."

["I came to see you about the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki."]

[Danzo narrowed his eyes and got straight to the point: "After careful consideration, I believe that the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki must be handed over to me for management."]

["Leaving it in your hands is far too dangerous."]

["Hiruzen, I never imagined you would allow a member of the Uchiha clan to interact with the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki."]

["Are you insane? Or just losing your judgment?"]

["Right now, the relationship between Konoha Village and the Uchiha clan is hanging by a thread. Do you want Konoha to be destroyed under your watch?"]

[Danzo's words were sharp and direct.]

[Hiruzen immediately dropped the smile he had been wearing. His expression turned serious and slightly embarrassed: "I've told you many times, Naruto will not be handed over to you."]

["The training methods of your Root organization are not suitable for a Jinchūriki."]

["As for asking Itachi to guide Naruto, that was a coincidence. Naruto specifically requested him to teach shuriken throwing."]

["Besides, no matter where the relationship between Konoha Village and the Uchiha clan goes, Itachi is always on Konoha's side."]

["He is a true ninja of Konoha Village, embodying the Will of Fire."]

["As for you, Danzo..."]

["Your influence is extending a little too far."]

["Hiruzen!" Danzo shouted angrily.]

["What does Uzumaki Naruto know as a child? What designation does he have?"]

["I believe this was arranged by you, Hiruzen."]

[The two locked eyes for a few seconds before Hiruzen continued: "To maintain the balance of the Tailed Beasts, Minato sealed the Nine Tails inside Naruto."]

["You are also aware of the role of the Eight Trigrams Seal. Whether it's Minato or me..."]

["The Nine Tails within Naruto is not some mascot for Konoha Village."]

["And I'm sure you've received reports from your subordinate Anbu. Naruto is currently training diligently, and his talent is far from low."]

["Huh! Give him to me, and I can provide him with far more support. Allowing Uchiha Itachi to interact with him is unacceptable—not just to me but also to Koharu and Homura."]

[Danzo, naturally, had no intention of listening to Hiruzen. Pressing further, he said: "I think the four of us need to hold an open meeting to decide Naruto's guardianship."]

["Danzo, I have not held you accountable for sending Root Anbu to spy on Naruto—that is already an act of leniency."]

["Your arguments are futile. Even if you summon Koharu and Homura, my decision will not change."]

["Hiruzen!"]

["Danzo..." Hiruzen hesitated for a moment, but Danzo could not stop himself from trembling under the sharp gaze Hiruzen directed at him.]

[Even the crutch in Danzo's hand shook as his body reacted. He could hear it clearly in his mind:]

"I am Hokage!"

[This phrase was a constant nightmare in Danzo's heart.]

[Despite being the Hokage's assistant and commanding the Root organization, which even Hiruzen could not interfere with, he was still, in the end, only an assistant—not the Hokage himself.]

[The ultimate authority to appoint and dismiss anything rested solely in the hands of the Hokage.]

["Snort!"]

[After composing himself, Danzo flicked his sleeve and left. As he reached the door, he suddenly stopped, turning back to look at Hiruzen, who was holding his pipe.]

["Hiruzen, one day, you will regret this decision."]

[Boom!]

[The office door slammed shut with a firm finality.]

[Danzo stood quietly in the corridor, unable to calm himself for a long time.]

- Hokage

- If I hadn't been a step too late back than, the position of Hokage would have been mine....

["Master Danzo..."]

[At that moment, Danzo was startled out of his thoughts by the voice of a Root Anbu operative.]

["Third Hokage...?"]

[In response to the Anbu's question, Danzo exhaled deeply, his tone becoming unnervingly calm, as though nothing had happened.]

["The Third Hokage is playing with fire."]

["His actions will undoubtedly worsen the relationship between Konoha Village and the Uchiha clan."]

["That man has completely placed us and the Uchiha clan on opposing sides. He's trying to control Konoha entirely through his own means."]

["However, someone as naive and cowardly as him will only lead Konoha Village to its ruin."]

[Danzo muttered under his breath, his voice so soft that only he could hear it.]


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