76 Danzō, don't think I'll take the blame for you
It's decided!
The Third's words have set the tone for this meeting, not allowing any further questions or changes.
This is the true spirit of a ninja!
Kyōichi thought to himself.
There were reasons why Hashirama Senju valued Hiruzen Sarutobi.
When it was time to be decisive, he indeed had a decisive side, only...
It seemed not very often.
This time the Third was really provoked.
From what Kyoichi observed, it was clear that the Third knew about some of the relationship between Orochimaru and Danzō, and this was just the fuse that set everything off.
With a blank expression, Danzō stood up and left.
He got the message.
So, it's pointless to say more.
Orochimaru's expression didn't change much, still smiling, even quite strangely—
This time, the smile seemed genuine!
"My old friend, they're right about one thing, we've been too far from the battlefield, maybe we should go to the front line to see more."
"..."
Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane left quietly, the scene was chaotic, but as soon as the three elders left, the atmosphere improved significantly.
"Sensei, this is up to you! You are the Hokage, do you need them to point fingers?"
Tsunade leaned back in her chair.
After this meeting she respected the Third more than before.
At least she didn't call him "old man".
"We can't say that, everyone has different considerations, just... perhaps their considerations are no longer suitable for the future of Konoha."
The Third sighed.
The last several years of rule, Konoha did not grow stronger, but continued to weaken.
The strategies of the young ones like Kyōichi made Konoha improve greatly in a short time.
These days, he often wondered.
Is heaven really favoring the Senju clan?
His final conclusion was—
It doesn't matter.
He just wanted Konoha to be stronger!
"Sensei, regarding your thoughts, I have a different opinion, some forbidden jutsu should be lifted, but for others, it doesn't mean we should give up on them."
Orochimaru said, "If the result of studying forbidden jutsu is to forbid them, then why did the Second Hokage research so many jutsu?"
"Orochimaru, this is my final stance."
The Third warned.
"..."
Orochimaru remained silent for a moment, then stood up, bowed slightly and said, "I understand, I have some research to do on my end, when you have a decision about this meeting, please let me know."
Tsunade didn't speak, her mood plummeting.
Something was indeed off with Orochimaru!
Her suspicions were right.
But.
She didn't understand, why Orochimaru would do this...
Tsunade knew him well.
If he didn't want others to know, he definitely wouldn't reveal such a big flaw.
What was his intention?
"Ladies and Gentlemen, today's meeting has been unexpected, everyone's discussions have been very emotional, I think we should stop here for now, once the basic tone is set, everyone can go back and think carefully, we can decide on the final details in the following days," said Minato.
The atmosphere...
Was too tense.
"Alright, let's pause for now, Tsunade, you stay."
The Third waved his hand tiredly, signaling the others to leave.
After everyone else had left.
Tsunade showed impatience: "Speak up, I need to leave soon."
"Can't you stay? I wish you could succeed me... I'm getting old, and as a teacher, I've also failed!"
Boom!
His response was a more shattered conference table.
"Only a fool would be Hokage!"
After saying this, Tsunade jumped out the window directly.
The Third sighed with bitterness.
He wanted to retire.
But.
Among his three disciples, he couldn't find a qualified successor - even of Tsunade, he was not particularly satisfied, as he vaguely knew what Tsunade's problems were.
Now it seems, Tsunade's problems are probably not as simple as he thought.
...
Kyōichi left the building.
Outside, he saw Tsunade who had jumped out of the window, and Shizune was quickly running over from a distance.
"Lady Tsunade, weren't you upstairs?"
"There's nothing good to talk about with that old man, let's go, to the bar! Don't go back until drunk!"
Tsunade was blunt.
Saying this, she waved her green robe and stepped forward.
"Lady Tsunade, I didn't expect you to come."
"Kid, if I didn't come, you would be eaten alive."
Tsunade sneered.
"Well, not exactly, though it would have been more troublesome."
Kyōichi shook his head.
Without Tsunade, Eight Gates and Seven Heavens Breathing Method could still be promoted, it would just take a bit more haggling.
"It doesn't matter now, this time I came back, I also had a good rant, I'm feeling a lot better."
Tsunade smiled.
She turned to Koharu, Homura, and Danzo.
Three old guys, she had wanted to vent on them a long time ago, but there was never an appropriate opportunity, this time she finally got the chance.
A stinking scolding, none of the three could refute.
Of course.
The performance of the Third surprised her.
She sighed softly, turned her head to look, and asked, "You said you wanted to research Yin Seal, have you tried it yet?"
"I have tried, it can't be said to be completely successful, but I can use it, barely.."
Kyōichi talked about the status of his Yin Seal.
Tsunade listened to Kyoichi and pondered for a moment, and couldn't come up with any solution for the time being.
The directions veins on the brow were too complicated.
To change the direction of the veins is absolutely impossible, but in terms of the Yin Seal, Kyōichi has done his best.
It can only be like this for the time being.
"What you said about the use of chakra, I have tried it simply, it's not difficult for me, but I fear it would be very difficult to pass on to others."
Tsunade sighed.
She could understand Creation Rebirth Technique as soon as she heard the method.
This was based on Tsunade's extremely powerful chakra control ability and medical knowledge accumulation.
If it was someone else, even if they had this chakra control, they might not be able to spread the chakra stably throughout their body.
"Take it one step at a time, you can start by learning other chakra modes, such as..."
Kyōichi spoke, his body fully engulfed in Wind Release Chakra.
'Wind Release Chakra Mode!'
Tsunade paused for a moment, pondered, and then nodded, saying: 'If you can go from simple to complex, step by step to reach our level, there is still a chance to succeed, but the threshold is still high.'
"No way, S-ranked ninjutsu was not created for the general public…"
…
'Forbidden techniques were never meant for widespread use, they are only for a few who are qualified to master them. Now it is the Eight Gates and Seven Heavens Breathing Method, what's next? Danzō, we must stop Hiruzen!'
"We should proceed with this slowly."
Danzō neither agreed nor disagreed.
Homura and Koharu had a few more words before leaving in frusturation.
He squinted his eyes, then gave a cold laugh.
There is no mistake in that saying.
These two people, apart from talking, know nothing practical.
Fools!
He used Body Flicker Technique and left.
Upon returning to the lab, Danzō saw Orochimaru packing up. He frowned, "Orochimaru, are you planning to betray me too?"
"Heh, Danzō, I was only collaborating with you, not serving you," Orochimaru replied with a cold smile.
Danzō's face was expressionless, but he spoke with a touch of anger, "You think you can leave?"
"I know what I'm doing. Perhaps I was hoping someone would stop me... Of course, most importantly, this experiment is meaningless, I already have a better plan."
"Kyōichi?"
Danzō, who was usually calm, seemed to have his defenses broken this time, hence his apparent irritability.
"Regardless, our collaboration is over," Orochimaru turned to face Danzō.
This time, he was very serious.
"Danzō, those who lurk in shadows are not fit to be Hokage."
"Heh, you must think you're very noble now, don't you?"
"No, I'm the same."
'...'
Danzō was very confused.
This guy...
Does he think that if he stops, Sarutobi will let him go?
He roared in anger, "You have no way back, only I can help you with that jutsu!"
"I have a new idea, Danzō, don't expect me to take the blame for you."
