Chapter 235 Shimura Danzo: Make Konoha great again!
The early contacts of the Anti-Konoha Alliance, although the four ninja villages were conducted in secret, were quickly noticed by Konoha.
There is no way around it. In this era, it is very normal for spies to be placed between various ninja villages.
Although the four ninja villages had no intention of publicity before the alliance was established, the unusual communication of messengers between the four ninja villages was eventually noticed by the root ninjas under Shimura Danzo.
Moreover, at this critical moment when the ninja villages have just recovered from the damage caused by the Second Ninja World War, it is undoubtedly irrational to launch a war against Konoha.
Therefore, the idea of the Third Raikage is just like the previous story of He Zong and Lian Heng. After forming the anti-Konoha alliance, he first called on all countries to launch an economic blockade and use all available non-war means to suppress the development of Konoha first.
When Konoha's development gradually slows down under the layers of siege by the blunt knives of various ninja villages, it will be the time for the Four Kingdoms Alliance to officially launch an attack on it.
However, these preliminary preparations cannot be hidden for too long. After paying a huge price at the root, Shimura Danzo finally learned about the betrayal of Kumogakure and Iwagakure and the establishment of the anti-Konoha alliance.
"Treachery and dishonesty... These barbarians from the plateau are really a bunch of barbarians!"
Konoha, the Hokage Building, in the Hokage's office, Shimura Danzo looked at the information in his hand and couldn't help but snorted.
Obviously, Shimura Danzo selectively ignored what he had done to Sarutobi Hiruzen at this time, and his words were full of disdain for Kumogakure and the Third Raikage.
"Sir, the current situation is that Iwagakure and Kumogakure have not only betrayed their alliance with us, but are now contacting Kirigakure and Sunagakure to form an anti-Konoha alliance in an attempt to strangle us in the Land of Fire."
After Aburame Ryoma's death, Aburame Haruhiko, who took over his duties and became Shimura Danzo's bodyguard, said so.
"During the last Ninja World War, the Ninja Villages of the Three Kingdoms jointly attacked us and it was so difficult for us to resist. This time around the Four Kingdoms Alliance, we should find a way to destroy them first!"
"Destroy? It should be destroyed, but is it so easy to destroy the alliance between them?"
Shimura Danzo snorted coldly. He naturally knew the purpose of the four countries' alliance.
To be honest, when he first learned about the Four Kingdoms Alliance, Shimura Danzo was not only angry, but also a little bit proud.
After all, apart from Konoha, which ninja village in the world can unite the other four major ninja villages to deal with it?
Doesn't this exactly reflect Konoha's current strength and status in the ninja world?
For Danzo Shimura, who pursues militarism, this is simply the greatest compliment.
The only flaw is that the current Konoha was not developed under his hands...
"But it doesn't matter anymore. The past is in the past. From now on, Konoha has officially entered the Shimura Danzo era. All the traces left by our predecessors in Konoha will disappear with all my actions."
"History will prove that I am the only hero who can save Konoha!"
Danzo Shimura thought with satisfaction, but in a flash he began to think about how to solve the current difficult international situation.
"But having said that, this alliance also needs to be treated with care. With the current strength of Konoha, it is indeed impossible to resist the attacks of four countries at the same time."
boom!
Just when Shimura Danzo was deep in thought, thinking about how to destroy the current anti-Konoha alliance that was extremely detrimental to Konoha, the door of the Hokage's office was suddenly pushed open.
Sarutobi Hiruzen came here with Koharu and Mito Kadeni in a hurry.
"Danzo! Have you heard about the Four Nations Alliance?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen went straight to the point and told the reason for their hurry.
When Shimura Danzo heard this, his eyes suddenly narrowed.
"I got the news so quickly. It seems that there are still a lot of people in the ANBU with this old guy! I have been busy talking to the major ninja clans recently, but I have neglected this point. It is indeed time to clean up the team!"
Although he was determined to cleanse the ANBU, Danzo Shimura remained calm on his face and nodded in agreement with Hiruzen Sarutobi's words.
"I just heard about it too."
"We had a hard time dealing with the three countries in the previous Ninja World War. In the end, we turned to the Kirigakure Village to act as peacemaker when all parties suffered heavy losses, and that ended the last Ninja World War."
Naturally, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't know what Shimura Danzo was thinking, so he took a heavy puff of smoke and said with a serious face.
"Now if four countries unite to launch an offensive against us, then the village will definitely be defeated!"
"Danzo, as Hokage you must come up with a solution now!"
Come up with a solution?
In this case, let me take the lead in solving it!
Shimura Danzo looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen who only emphasized the urgency of the matter but couldn't come up with any plan, and couldn't help but feel angry in his heart.
"So, Hiruzen, do you have any good ideas?"
"method?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen was stunned, looked at Shimura Danzo with a puzzled face and said, "You are the Hokage now, and I am not the Hokage. How can I possibly come up with a solution?"
"As Hokage, shouldn't you be the one to make the decision in this situation? Why do you always think about asking for help from others?"
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's identity change so smoothly, without any sign of the speechless look he had previously made, Danzo Shimura couldn't help but feel a tightness in his chest.
Why, why are you so skillful at throwing the pot away!
I originally thought that since Sarutobi Hiruzen's accusation against him was so strong, there must be a solution no matter what.
When the time comes, after Hiruzen Sarutobi says it, he directly forcibly picks out a few mistakes, and finally ends with "Hiruzen, I am the Hokage", then the old guy Hiruzen Sarutobi will definitely be humiliated and defeated.
But why is he adapting to his identity so skillfully?
How come you mastered the essence of the opposition party so quickly!
Seeing Shimura Danzo's speechless expression, and noticing the unspeakable atmosphere between the two, Mito Kado and Koharu couldn't help but change the topic.
"The current situation is indeed extremely dangerous for us in Konoha. It can even be said that this is the biggest crisis Konoha has faced since the village was founded."
Mito Kabuto pushed up his glasses with the middle finger of his right hand and introduced the situation in a calm tone.
"According to intelligence, the four countries of Wind, Earth, Thunder, and Water have reached an alliance agreement in private. All this has just not been made public yet."
"The best news for us now may be that their current idea is to use non-war means such as undermining Konoha's diplomacy, economic blockade, internal dissension, and public opinion guidance to weaken our strength first, instead of launching a war immediately."
"Otherwise, if the four countries immediately launch an attack on us, then Konoha may not be far from destruction."
"Launch an attack now? They dare!"
Danzo Shimura snorted immediately after hearing this. He pursues militarism and is the toughest talker among the people present. No matter how critical the situation is, at least he cannot lose in terms of rhetoric.
"Although I, Konoha, have just recovered from the last ninja war, how about the other villages?"
"The Kirigakure Village did not participate in the war, but their strength... ha! It's not that I look down on the Kirigakure Village. Apart from the Ghost Lantern Crescent Moon, the Kirigakure Village is garbage!"
"With their strength, even if they can destroy Konoha now, Konoha will be able to replace any two of them even if they fight to the death!"
Danzo Shimura's cane hit him hard, which directly pointed out the reason why the Shikoku ninjas only dared to use non-war means to cut their flesh with blunt knives at this time, instead of starting a war immediately.
"I really don't believe that a loose alliance like them dares to stand up at this time, betting that Konoha will use them as a backing!"
When the other three heard this, they also showed proud smiles on their faces.
Yes, this is the intimidating power of Konoha, the number one ninja in the world!
To defeat them, not only do the other four ninja villages need to unite, but they also need to use various despicable means to weaken them before these ninja villages dare to take action!
"However, we have to do something after all. If they are allowed to use these methods, the gap between the village and them will inevitably become wider and wider. By then, if the gap is large enough to a certain extent, they will be able to bear this When we lose, Konoha will no longer have any hope of making a comeback.”
After a brief moment of pride, the three consultants present returned to reality.
"Yes! And regardless of other things, in terms of the number of tailed beasts, the other four ninja villages combined have six tailed beasts. If Kiden Crescent Moon returns the five tails to Iwagakure Village, it will be seven tailed beasts. .”
"The Nine-Tails is certainly powerful, but with one against seven, the chances of winning are definitely slim! And the current Nine-Tails Jinchuuriki is not Mito-sama, so it is still unclear whether he can control that power as perfectly as Mito-sama! "
When Shimura Danzo heard Koharu's complaining words, his heart suddenly moved, and he remembered a key to breaking the situation.
"If I remember correctly, except for Kirigakure Village, the tailed beast Jinchuriki seals in other ninja villages are not very strong, right?"
Although it was strange for Shimura Danzo to change the subject, Mito Kadoen thought for a while before answering.
"That's right, except that we and the Kirigakure Village have the sealing technique from the Uzumaki clan, which can achieve a powerful seal on the tailed beasts, the tailed beast jinchūriki of the other three major ninja villages have to make a fuss from time to time."
"Especially in Sunagakure Village, since the death of the old monk Fenfu, the one-tailed Jinchuuriki has never lived more than three years."
"Since Iwagakure Village and Kumogakure Village destroyed the Whirlpool Country a few years ago and failed to seize the Whirlpool Seal Technique, their villages have had tailed beast riots basically every few years."
When Shimura Danzo heard this, a hint of emotion suddenly flashed in his eyes.
"In that case...what do you think we give them the tailed beast sealing technique?"
"Leave it to them?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen and the other three were stunned for a moment, thinking carefully about Shimura Danzo's proposal.
"That's right, just give it to them! It's just that instead of giving it to the three families of Feng, Tu and Lei, it will be given to the two families of Feng and Tu!"
After Shimura Danzo straightened out his thoughts, he became more and more excited as he talked.
"The strength of Cloud Hidden Village is already lower than ours. If we give them the Tailed Beast Sealing Technique, they will become an enemy. But Sunagakure Village and Iwagakure Village are different. Even if the strength of these two villages is strengthened, we can still cope with it. "
"We can use the Tailed Beast Sealing Technique in exchange for the two villages to abandon the dark side and turn to the bright side... No, it is better to let them continue to lurk in the alliance, wait until the critical moment to betray the alliance, and give the Cloud Hidden Village and Kirigakure Village a critical blow. Make the most of it!”
Danzo Shimura waved his fist and stood up suddenly.
"With this kind of calculation done mentally and unintentionally, Yunyin Village and Kirigakure Village will definitely suffer heavy losses!"
After thinking for a while, the three consultants found that this was indeed a solution, but Hiruzen Sarutobi still had questions after all.
"But what if the Iwagakure and Sunagakure villages accept the sealing technique and fail to perform their duties?"
If you want the other party to lurk in the alliance and betray you at the critical moment, you must pay the other party in advance, and this tailed beast sealing technique is a one-time deal. If the other party takes the money and refuses to admit it, won't this be over?
After all, it would be too naive to try to bind the ninja with a contract.
"If you want people not to dare to violate the contract, you have to use both benefits and threats."
Danzo Shimura smiled faintly, "When I handed over the Tailed Beast Sealing Technique to them, I can make it clear and straightforward that if they dare to violate the contract, then when the war breaks out, Konoha will not care about it and will only pursue the Sunagakure and Iwagakure ninjas! "
"We will even deliver the Nine-Tails directly to the base camps of the two ninja villages for a desperate attack!"
Danzo Shimura clenched his cane with both hands, his eyes full of murderous intent.
"If they don't keep their word, Konoha will be dead anyway. If they are not afraid of Konoha dragging them down, they will just take the money and do nothing!"
"Duanzo, this method works!"
After the other three people heard these murderous words, their faces were filled with emotion.
The feasibility of Shimura Danzo's plan can be said to be very high. If this method is followed, it might be possible to turn defeat into victory and catch Kumogakure and Kirigakure villages by surprise.
Danzo Shimura's ambition is not only to crush the alliance's attack, he also wants to take this opportunity to severely damage Kumogakure and Kirigakure villages. If possible, he even wants to destroy these two villages. !
After all, if Konoha has always been the number one in the ninja world, then it is foreseeable that this four-nation alliance will definitely happen again.
So it's better to just get it done and eliminate Yunyin Village and Kirigakure Village directly, so that there will be no worries.
But this is not the safest thing. Of course, the safest thing is for another ninja like Senju Hashirama or Uchiha Madara to appear in Konoha, so as to ensure the long-term peace and stability of Konoha.
In other words, as long as the Wood Release or the Mangekyo Sharingan appears again, Konoha can sit back and relax.
Fortunately, Orochimaru's wooden escape experimental plan has already yielded results.
The Uzumaki tribesman named Uzumaki Sankai who came to Konoha with the Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki Uzumaki Michiko, had successfully awakened Wood Release in Orochimaru's experiment.
And if there is a feasible way to awaken this wood escape, Danzo Shimura might not be able to awaken this first blood successor in Konoha!
"Wood Release + Mangekyou, the power of Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara, the two top ninjas in the ninja world, are combined into one. I will probably become the two transcendants by then, a powerful ninja comparable to the Sage of Six Paths, right?"
Danzo Shimura couldn't help but touch his right eye, feeling the silent kaleidoscope hidden under the bandage, and his emotions became increasingly high.
"If I have that strength, then I, Shimura Danzo, will surely lead Konoha to greatness again!"