Chapter 52 : Danzo, You are.....!!!
"A dark history, you say?"
"Calm down?"
Danzo clenched his fists in secret.
If the light curtain was indeed as the Third Hokage had described, revealing some of his secrets, he wouldn't be able to handle it calmly.
He had done many things without informing the Third Hokage.
Of course, in his own mind, all these actions were for the sake of Konoha.
However, others might not see it the same way.
Thinking this, he glanced at the Third Hokage and murmured to himself, I hope you understand, old friend.
[Shimura Danzo is the founder and leader of the Root Organization of Konohagakure Village in the Land of Fire.]
[Even if it means carrying a heavy burden, he will tirelessly work day and night to help others.]
[After graduating from the Ninja Academy, he committed his entire life to the village.]
[He founded the Root Organization with the aim of leaving a mark in the bustling ninja world and aiding those in need.]
[In response, the villagers affectionately called him "Danzo-sama."]
[But he always said that his efforts were not solely his own.]
[Comrade from the same village, Uchiha Kagami, often helped him out of danger.]
[Years later, Kagami had already sacrificed himself and been forgotten, but Danzo kept his benefactor in his heart.]
"Hiruzen, this doesn't seem like it will expose my dark history as you suggested."
Danzo was puzzled.
This didn't seem like an attempt to discredit him at all.
If this was what the Third Hokage meant by exposing his dark history, Danzo felt it could be more intense.
"This."
The Third Hokage also felt a bit numb.
The light curtain hadn't shown this when reviewing him.
Why was it that as soon as it came to Danzo, it was filled with praise?
Something must be off.
Not only did the Third Hokage sense something wrong with the light curtain, but everyone in Tobirama's office felt as if they were being served fake wine.
Why did it keep praising Danzo?
"I think you are just jealous and can't stand seeing me succeed."
The younger version of Danzo was very pleased.
Initially, after reading the Third Hokage's review and finding some clues, he felt that he would surpass the Third Hokage within forty years.
To resolve these concerns, when he arrived in Konoha forty years later, he did not try to stop the enemy. Instead, he sought out his older self from that time period.
Unfortunately, within just one hour, he failed to locate his older self, rendering his efforts fruitless.
He was particularly anxious while watching the light screen today.
He feared that he might have done something terrible in the future and would be reprimanded by Tobirama-sensei.
Now, Hayashi Sora had been praising him continuously, and he was almost embarrassed by it.
"Praise? I don't think so. It could be sarcasm."
Hiruzen frowned at Danzo's arrogant demeanor.
Why are you pretending? You may not realize who you are, but don't we know? Can't you see that you're being criticized in the video?
Can this be a good thing?
"Hiruzen, just admit it. You're simply jealous of me."
"Haha, let's wait and see."
Hiruzen was too lazy to argue with him. He didn't believe that Hayashi Sora would genuinely praise Danzo. He was convinced there would be a significant reversal later.
He was right to think so; a major reversal did occur, and it came very swiftly.
When Hayashi Sora mentioned that Uchiha Kagami had been forgotten and that only Danzo was grateful, the light screen suddenly revealed Danzo's right arm, wrapped in bandages, covered with Sharingan—all of which were three-tomoe Sharingan.
[He used his hands full of Sharingan to remember his fallen comrade.]
"Danzo, you are so special."
Uchiha Kagami was furious.
He glared at Danzo, his anger so intense that he wished he could beat him to a pulp.
Danzo, seeing his own hands covered with Sharingans on the light screen, began to panic.
He quickly tried to explain: "Kagami, calm down. This isn't me."
"Yes, Kagami, try to stay calm."
Senju Tobirama was also taken aback. He hadn't expected Danzo to be so cruel.
But as Danzo said, the figure on the light screen wasn't him; it was the consequence of his actions forty years into the future.
Tobirama was willing to overlook the mistakes made by the Third Hokage during that period, and he felt the same about Danzo.
He was confident that with the intervention of the light screen, neither Hiruzen nor Danzo would repeat the same errors.
It seemed somewhat unfair to judge people today based on their future actions.
"Danzo will definitely not end up like this."
"Exactly. With the light screen, our teacher, and our presence, Danzo will never become the person in that image."
Everyone was trying to reassure Uchiha Kagami.
Kagami now looks truly terrifying.
Not only had his Mangekyō Sharingan been activated, but his entire presence was like a fierce beast, as though he could tear someone apart if they weren't careful.
"Teacher, everyone, don't worry, I understand."
Kagami took a few deep breaths and closed his Mangekyō Sharingan.
He appreciated everyone's concerns.
He knew that Danzo forty years from now would not be the same as Danzo today.
But he couldn't help his feelings.
He was already deeply distressed by the destruction of his family and had believed that the Third Hokage was responsible.
Only then did he glance at the light curtain and discover that the true culprit was Danzo.
It was clear just by looking at the Sharingan on his arm. If he wasn't the one responsible, then where did he get so many Sharingans?
"Don't worry, Danzo. If I seek revenge, I'll find the person responsible forty years later. It has nothing to do with you."
"Thank you, Kagami."
Danzo felt a sense of relief upon hearing Kagami's response, but at the same time, he was somewhat dissatisfied with himself forty years later, even looking down on him a bit.
The power of the Sharingan is indeed formidable, but can one become Hokage when appearing as a half-human, half-ghost? It's even more difficult.
Who would let a monster with Sharingan on his hands become Hokage?
Don't the ninjas of Konoha care about their dignity?
"I don't know what's going on with the old monkey, but he must look very unhappy right now."
What young Danzo thought was correct. The Third Hokage's expression was indeed grim at this moment, shifting between blue, white, and black. He could have opened a dyeing factory.
In addition to him, the Fifth Hokage Jiraiya and the elderly Danzo himself also appeared displeased.
Orochimaru, on the other hand, seemed quite composed. After all, Danzo's right hand had been successfully reconstructed with his help.
However, he hadn't anticipated that Danzo wanted his right hand containing Hashirama's cells to embed the Sharingan.
I must say, this guy is really bold.
"Elder Danzo, do you have an explanation?"
As he spoke, Jiraiya the Fifth Hokage signaled to Orochimaru with his eyes, who immediately understood and pulled a chair, sitting down by the office door.
The intention was clear: to prevent this guy from escaping.
Danzo appeared calm on the surface but was actually very anxious inside.
He ignored the question from the Fifth Hokage Jiraiya and addressed the Third Hokage, saying, "Hiruzen, do you believe me?"
The Third Hokage smacked his lips and replied in a deep voice: "Even if you say so, I..."
"Just tell me whether you believe me or not."
Danzo interrupted the Third Hokage and forced his old friend to take sides in a stern tone.
The Third Hokage was helpless, as on one side was an old friend with whom he had been friends for many years, and on the other side was his own student.
The palms and backs of his hands were all fleshy, so he was also in a difficult situation.
Finally, he relented and said, "Jiraiya, you should finish watching the video first and then deal with Danzo's problem."
The fifth Hokage, Jiraiya, nodded.
While giving his teacher face, he also wanted to know what else this disgusting guy Danzo would do.
After we finish looking at the light curtain, we will settle both old and new accounts together.
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