So... I am enjoying this one a lot. It's a bit of a slow burn but I expect the story is going to pick up the pace as of the latest chapter. Although I have one nitpick, it's that Hiruzen was not evil. I can understand that this world could be an AU, but Hiruzen as manipulative as he is, is kind-hearted. In canon, he was a good guy while every one of his friends was corrupt. It didn't help he was a pushover when it came to Danzo. That blind faith is why he is seen as evil.