Naruto: Playing Minecraft In Konoha

At the break of dawn, when the first light barely touched the sky, Acting Hokage Danzo Shimura arrived early at the Hokage Office.

Sitting in the same chair that once belonged to Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo narrowed his eyes, his hand gently brushing over the armrest.

The chair was old and worn, but to Danzo, it exuded an irresistible allure.

This was the pinnacle of power…

Last night, Danzo had stayed up all night, carefully selecting the most formal attire from his wardrobe.

It was evident how seriously he took this position.

Even as he left his residence this morning, he greeted his subordinates with a rare, benevolent smile.

He was acutely aware that his actions could no longer mirror the past. To solidify his hold on this seat, he needed to gain the approval of everyone.

As long as the villagers recognized him, even Tsunade's return would be inconsequential.

"Every decision is for Konoha! Gaining everyone's recognition is paramount!"

Danzo clenched his fist as he muttered to himself.

For a long moment, his gaze lingered outside the window, lost in thought.

"Hiruzen… In the past, I never understood the decisions you made.

But now… I think I'm beginning to understand."

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Knock, knock.

The sound of knocking brought Danzo out of his reverie. Straightening his collar, he cleared his throat before responding.

"Enter."

The door creaked open, and Yamanaka Fu stepped into the office with a stack of documents in hand.

Ever since Danzo assumed the role of Acting Hokage, he had replaced many of the office staff with his own trusted subordinates.

Yamanaka Fu was now officially his Hokage assistant—a strategic move to prepare for Tsunade's potential return.

Danzo planned meticulously. By surrounding himself with loyal allies and securing the villagers' trust, Tsunade's chances of reclaiming power would be nothing short of a pipe dream.

Not even a single misstep would be tolerated; he wouldn't let anyone exploit a potential weakness.

Danzo's gaze flickered to the stack of documents Fu carried. Anticipation and excitement surged within him.

Finally, he would get a firsthand experience of what a Hokage's day entailed.

Fu placed the thick pile of papers on the desk and hesitated, as if he had something to say.

Noticing Danzo's unusually cheerful demeanor, Fu wisely swallowed his words, knowing that dampening Danzo's mood might earn him a swift and unceremonious dismissal—if not worse.

After a brief pause, Fu bid Danzo farewell and left the office.

The moment the door closed, Danzo's solemn expression melted into that of a gleeful child.

Rubbing his hands together, he muttered under his breath.

"Let's see what's been happening in the village these past few days."

Due to his recent preoccupation with adapting to his new powers and transplanting Sharingan, Danzo had neglected to gather intelligence on the village.

It wasn't until yesterday, when he received the official appointment, that he fully realized his new position.

Under normal circumstances, no disturbance within the Hokage Building could escape his notice.

Picking up the top document, Danzo eagerly began reading.

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Regarding the Complaint Against Uchiha Sasuke and Haruno Sakura

The first document he opened detailed a complaint filed by villagers against Uchiha Sasuke, coupled with a request from Haruno Sakura.

Bang!

Danzo slammed the desk in fury.

How dare those two reckless brats!

"Fu!"

"Summon the Root ninjas immedia—"

Just as Yamanaka Fu re-entered the room, Danzo abruptly stopped mid-sentence.

"Yes, Hokage-sama?"

"...Never mind. Leave."

Rubbing his temples, Danzo sighed. He had instinctively reverted to handling matters as the head of the Root.

In the past, he could have dealt with the duo discreetly. But now, as Hokage, he had to act openly and justify his actions to the villagers.

He needed their trust.

Think, Danzo. How would Hiruzen have handled this?

If Hiruzen could manage such issues, surely he could do the same.

Danzo racked his brain, searching for the most diplomatic approach.

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Three minutes later…

"Damn it!!"

Danzo bellowed in frustration, slamming his fist on the desk.

"When Hiruzen was in charge, these kinds of problems didn't exist!!"

Being Hokage was proving to be a double-edged sword. While the position came with immense power, it also shackled him with invisible constraints.

Resolving to set the matter aside, Danzo turned to the next document.

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Request for Village-Wide Relocation

Reconstruction of Konoha's Outer Districts

The subsequent issues were relatively straightforward—primarily requests for funding Konoha's infrastructure projects.

Danzo approved them without hesitation, signing his name with gusto.

"Fu! Come in!"

When Yamanaka Fu entered, he glanced at the signed documents. His expression twisted into something between horror and despair.

"Hokage-sama…" Fu began hesitantly, his voice faltering.

Danzo, attempting to imitate Hiruzen's calm demeanor, gave a benevolent smile.

"Fu, there's no need to tread so cautiously. We now work in the open, no longer hiding in the shadows. Speak freely."

Fu stared at Danzo, momentarily stunned by the sudden shift in behavior.

He wanted to say that Danzo's smile was more terrifying than his scowl.

But he valued his life too much to say it aloud.

Taking a deep breath, Fu stammered, "H-Hokage-sama… Regarding the reconstruction of the outer districts…

The village simply doesn't have the funds to proceed."

Danzo's smile froze. Yet, surprisingly, he didn't lose his temper.

Instead, he lectured Fu with an air of authority.

"Fu, you're still young and inexperienced, so it's understandable you don't see the bigger picture.

Rebuilding the village is for the betterment of our people! It's a top priority!

If we ignore the villagers' hardships today, who will address them tomorrow?"

Fu pursed his lips, thinking that this newfound 'benevolence' made Danzo even more unnerving.

"The thing is… the village treasury is empty."

"Empty?"

"Yes. We've already exhausted the funds compensating villagers for damages."

Danzo's expression darkened. He grabbed Fu by the collar, practically spitting his words.

"Compensating villagers drained an entire year's budget?! Are you serious?!"

He rifled through the documents, rereading the complaint against Uchiha Sasuke and Haruno Sakura.

Ten minutes later, Danzo's fist smashed through the desk.

"Damn it! That cursed Uchiha brat!"

His face contorted with rage, and his breaths came in ragged gasps.

In that moment, Danzo wanted nothing more than to eliminate Uchiha Sasuke.

But as Hokage…

He couldn't.

Damn it! What should I do?!

Before he could devise a solution, two Konoha Elders burst into the office. Their voices were urgent, their expressions both panicked and oddly gleeful.

"Hokage-sama! There's a crowd of over a thousand villagers downstairs...

They demand an explanation!"

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